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#250 Customer Insights | Matt sits down with Shoshana Kordova, a 3x founding product marketer and former journalist who now helps B2B tech startups craft customer-infused messaging through her consultancy, Peel Product Marketing. Shoshana recently launched a customer insights playbook for the PMM Jetpack, equipping marketers with tools and templates to run more effective customer interviews.Matt and Shoshana cover:Why a customer insights program is more than “just talking to customers” and how to turn interviews into a repeatable system that drives messaging, positioning, and case studiesHow to collaborate across teams (especially with CS and product) to get buy-in and avoid stepping on toesThe most common mistakes B2B marketers make with interviews and how to get the kind of insights you can actually useWhether you're a product marketer, content strategist, or leading a GTM team, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to build messaging that resonates.Timestamps(00:00) - – Intro (02:13) - – Meet Shoshana: From Journalism to Product Marketing (03:23) - – What Is “Customer-Infused Messaging”? (05:08) - – Why Customer Insights Beat Surface-Level Deliverables (07:08) - – How to Work with CS and Sales Without Stepping on Toes (10:08) - – Navigating Competing Priorities Across Teams (12:28) - – Selling the Value of Customer Interviews Internally (16:28) - – The 6 Steps to Building a Customer Insights Program (18:23) - – Step 1: Aligning Goals with Stakeholders (20:03) - – Step 2: Building a Customer Interview Pipeline (22:08) - – Step 3: Keeping Stakeholders in the Loop (Hint: Use Slack) (27:34) - – Step 4: How to Run a Great Customer Interview (33:04) - – Focus on Problems, Not Just the Product (35:39) - – Uncovering Real ROI with Better Follow-Ups (36:49) - – Step 5: Documenting What Actually Matters (39:09) - – How to Organize Insights into a Shared Database (41:59) - – Step 6: Putting Insights to Work (Case Studies, Messaging, ICPs) (44:19) - – Should You Hire an External Interviewer? (46:34) - – What's a Realistic Interview Cadence? (48:04) - – Other Places to Find Customer Insights (When Interviews Aren't Possible) (49:39) - – Final Tips: Mining G2 Reviews, Webinars, and Internal Teams (50:53) - – Wrap-Up and Where to Find Shoshana Send guest pitches and ideas to hi@exitfive.comJoin the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterCheck out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership***Today's episode is brought to you by Knak. Email (in my humble opinion) is the still the greatest marketing channel of all-time.It's the only way you can truly “own” your audience.But when it comes to building the emails - if you've ever tried building an email in an enterprise marketing automation platform, you know how painful it can be. Templates are too rigid, editing code can break things and the whole process just takes forever. That's why we love Knak here at Exit Five. Knak a no-code email platform that makes it easy to create on-brand, high-performing emails - without the bottlenecks.Frustrated by clunky email builders? You need Knak.Tired of ‘hoping' the email you sent looks good across all devices? Just test in Knak first.Big team making it hard to collaborate and get approvals? Definitely Knak.And the best part? Everything takes a fraction of the time.See Knak in action at knak.com/exit-five. Or just let them know you heard about Knak on Exit Five.***Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.Visit hatch.fm to learn more

Holly directs the Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine, providing beginner, certificate and CEU-approved courses, especially curricula for brain and mental health. She is the author of 8 nonfiction books in 3 languages with her 8th due in March: Once Upon a Place: Forests, Caverns, and Other Places of Transformation in Myths, Fairy Tales and Film. She coaches organic businesses and also aspiring authors. Holly is co-hosting Herbal Tuscany 2025 in May and June of this year to explore botanical gardens, herbal sanctuaries, and the food, wine and art of Tuscany's hilltop towns. A few spaces are still left for this trip; please visit https://school.hollybellebuono.com/herbal-tuscany-retreat to sign up.Hollybellebuono.comFacebook @ holly.Bellebuono

Holly Bellebuono discusses her book Once Upon A Place: Forests, Caverns, & Other Places of Transformation.Holly Bellebuono (Massachusetts) is an award-winning author, herbalist, international speaker and entrepreneur. Through courses, workshops, and retreats, she guides people to think creatively about success, business, healing, and purpose. She is the author of eight books, including ONCE UPON A PLACE: Forests, Caverns & Other Places of Transformation in Myths, Fairy Tales & Film (Llewellyn Worldwide). HollyBellebuono.com.Host Bonnie Burkert melds the worlds of media and higher consciousness, sharing tools for transformation to find our highest truth and live our brightest life. https://www.instagram.com/yogi_bon/

I've been emailing with Holly for years, but as much as we've interacted via email and recipe exchange, this was our first time face-to-face and it was great to finally get the chance to meet her! In this episode, Holly shares so much fascinating information about elderberry (one of my very favorite herbs!) - from folklore, to crafty uses for the twigs, to tips for harvesting the berries, and of course the many ways this amazing plant can be worked with medicinally!Holly also shared her recipe for Bright Vinegar for Colds, which just looks so delicious and enticing! You'll find a beautifully-illustrated recipe card for Holly's recipe here: https://bit.ly/4gGhZar When might you turn to elder leaves, flowers, and berries for your health?► When you need a soothing remedy for angry emotions, angry fevers, or angry skin► As a topical first aid ointment for burns► To help shorten the duration of colds and flu (or prevent them from starting in the first place!)► As delicious and nutrient-rich food and drinkIn addition to discussing the many benefits of elderberry, Holly also shared some fantastic tips for learning about herbs, especially for the beginning herbalist - so if you're new to herbalism you'll want to be sure to give this episode a listen!By the end of this episode, you'll know:► Why it's important to experience herbs hands-on and not just through book learning► A fun tip for harvesting elderberries from high up in its branches► How elderflowers can be worked with for emotional support► Nine medicinal benefits of elder berries, flowers, and even leaves!► and so much more…For those of you who don't know her, herbalist, entrepreneur and author Holly Bellebuono has spent 30 years teaching plant medicine and business courses for natural and organic product makers. She directs The Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine and Selle Impact Consulting.Holly lectures globally at conferences, retreats, and universities. Her documentary book Women Healers of the World: The Traditions, History & Geography of Herbal Medicine was named Book of the Year by The International Herb Association.Holly's seven nonfiction books have been published in three languages. Her 8th book will be released Spring 2025: Once Upon a Place: Forests, Caverns, and Other Places of Transformation in Myth, Fairy Tale, and Film.I'm delighted to share our conversation with you today!Are you interested in learning more about Holly's herbal Tuscany retreat, which will be happening in May of 2025? You can find information about it on her website here - but if you want to join, don't delay, as spots will fill up quickly!Holly also has a new book, Once Upon a Place: Forests, Caverns & Other Places of Transformation in Myths, Fairy Tales & Film, coming out in March of 2025. You can pre-order her book here.Access the transcript for this episode:https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/podcast156.html----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using...

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https://www.patreon.com/jarmedia Find us on Spotify and iTunes under: "Jar Media Posdact" Find the original episodes under: "The JARChive" Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/jar-media-store Twitter: https://twitter.com/FourFunnies Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 02:10 Housekeeping 11:59 Question Catch Up: Jar Keywords Scanned 15:48 Brief Aside About The Fallout Show 19:02 Back to Keywords 23:34 Mid Break 24:19 What would make you stop the cast? 32:31 Derek Savage Retrospective 35:46 One set. 10 Dips. Leave. 42:58 Americans Raging at Roundabouts 46:53 Other Places to Visit in America 51:15 Deep Relationships with Media 57:00 Local Druid Reincarnation of King Arthur

In this episode, we are exploring the Pura Vida lifestyle in Costa Rica. The phrase “Pura Vida” means “pure life” in English, but in Costa Rica, it represents a lot more. It's a way of life, an attitude, and a perspective that highlights the importance of appreciating life's simple pleasures and finding happiness in the little things. It has been quite some time since our last visit, so we invited a friend of ours who is from Costa Rica to share an itinerary that anyone can follow to experience their own Pura Vida in this beautiful Central American country. Mile will guide us on where to go, what to do, and what to eat while we are there. So, let's hop on a short flight from Florida, pack light, and don't forget to bring your bathing suit as we embark on a journey to Costa Rica. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. Find your Perfect Stay at sunshinetravelers.com/booking Do More with Viator. Visit sunshinetravelers.com/viator to book local tours & experiences you'll remember. Here's a few places that we have been that we would recommend: Restarurante y Mirador Ram Luna La Paz Waterfall Gardens Marriott San Jose Hacienda Belen Here's Mile's recommended itinerary and lots of tips: Day 1: Arrival in San Jose San Jose, our capital, is a lively mix of old and new right in the heart of the country. You'll find charming colonial touches alongside a modern vibe. Wander through places like Barrio Amón, dive into the bustling Central Market, and savor our diverse cuisine. It's not just a city; it's a cultural hub, a starting point for adventures, and a piece of our Costa Rican life. Morning: Arrive in San Jose. International Airport Juan Santa María (SJO) Afternoon: Visit the National Museum or the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. Explore the historic neighborhoods of Barrio Amón and Barrio Escalante. Evening: Have dinner at a local restaurant in Barrio Escalante, known for its vibrant culinary scene. Day 2 & 3: Arenal Volcano Drive time from San José to La Fortuna: 3.5 hrs approx Arenal Volcano is a big, impressive volcano. You can hike around it, soak in hot springs, and see a cool lake nearby. It's a great place to enjoy nature and maybe even spot the volcano at night. Morning: Head to Arenal Volcano National Park. Stop at La Fortuna Waterfall for a refreshing swim. Afternoon: Explore Arenal Volcano National Park, take a hike, and enjoy the scenic views. Relax in the Hot Springs. Evening: Stay in a hotel with a view of Arenal Volcano El Silencio del Campo Arenal Kyoro Tabacon Where to Eat & What to Eat Visit the La Fortuna down town, many good restaurants and local cousine La Parrilla de Maria Bonita Chocolate Fusion Café Day 4 & 5: Guanacaste - Playa Conchal Drive time from Arenal to Conchal: 4.5 hrs approx What makes it special is its unique sand – it's not the typical sand, its made up of tiny, crushed shells. The water is clear and calm, perfect for swimming or just relaxing by the shore. It's a serene spot with a tropical vibe, surrounded by greenery. Great place to unwind and enjoy the sun and sea. Morning: Head to Playa Conchal. Relax on the beach or take part in water activities. Afternoon: Go have lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy some good ceviche, fried fish, patacones, or any seafood Opt to take a boat tour to see the local marine life. Evening: Enjoy a farewell dinner at a beachside restaurant. You can stay at a hotel or an Airbnb depending on your preference Food Recommendations: Casado: A traditional dish with rice, black beans, plantains, salad, and a protein (chicken, fish, or beef). Gallo Pinto: A popular breakfast dish consisting of rice and beans, it usually comes with different sides like fried plantains, fresh cheese, bread and eggs. Ceviche: Fresh seafood marinated in citrus juices. Chifrijo: a mix of refried beans, rice, pico de gallo, fried pork rinds and avocado. Taxes and Tips are included in the check but locals will appreciate any tips Accommodations: San Jose: Consider staying in a boutique hotel in Barrio Amón, a Hotel closed to La Sabana park or even Airbnbs, there are plenty of cute and modern Airbnbs to choose from. Arenal: Opt for a hotel with a volcano view. Guanacaste: Pick a beach resort with spa for relaxation or a local Airbnb Travel Logistics / Transportation: Fly to International Airport Juan Santa María (SJO) Rent a car in San José and return it in Liberia: Fly back from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) Some highways will have tolls; you can pay with a credit card on some of them, but it's also advisable to have some cash with you. $30 should be enough for tolls Waze is the more accurate GPS app in Costa Rica Tips Climate: Costa Rica has a tropical climate, and temperatures can vary based on the region and elevation. In general terms temperature usually stays between 60°F and 80°F in the city. Central Valley (San Jose): Daytime temperatures typically range from 70°F to 80°F (21°C to 27°C). Evenings: temperatures ranging from 50°F to 60°F (10°C to 16°C). Coastal Areas (Guanacaste, Puntarenas, Limón): Daytime: range from 80°F to 95°F (27°C to 35°C). Evenings: temperatures around 70°F to 75°F (21°C to 24°C). Arenal and Monteverde: Due to higher elevations, temperatures are cooler in these regions. Daytime: can range from 65°F to 80°F (18°C to 27°C). Evenings: ranging from 50°F to 65°F (10°C to 18°C). Caribbean Coast: The Caribbean side tends to be humid and experiences more rainfall. Daytime: can range from 75°F to 90°F (24°C to 32°C). Evenings: temperatures around 70°F to 75°F (21°C to 24°C). If you plan to visit the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, September and October are considered the best weather months. During this time, there is typically less rainfall, allowing for more enjoyable exploration of the region. Costa Rica's summer, considered the dry season, occurs from December to April. This period is ideal for exploring the country's diverse landscapes and outdoor activities. Rainy Sesaon goes from May to October. Showers are common in the afternoons, but mornings are often clear. This season offers lush greenery and fewer crowds. Currency: The official currency is the Costa Rican Colón (CRC), but U.S. dollars are widely accepted. However, it's advisable to have some local currency for smaller establishments and markets. Language: The official language is Spanish, but many Costa Ricans in tourist areas speak English. Learning a few basic Spanish phrases can enhance your travel experience. Health and Safety: Costa Rica has excellent healthcare facilities, but it's advisable to have travel insurance that covers medical expenses. Tap water is generally safe to drink. Transportation: Renting a car can be a convenient way to explore, especially if you plan to visit multiple destinations. Roads can be winding, so be prepared for some longer travel times. Wildlife and Nature: Costa Rica is known for its biodiversity. Respect the wildlife and follow guidelines to observe animals in their natural habitats without causing harm. Pack Accordingly: Pack lightweight, breathable clothing, especially if visiting during the dry season. Don't forget essentials like sunscreen, insect repellent, a rain jacket, and comfortable walking shoes. Local Cuisine: Try local dishes like casado, gallo pinto, and ceviche. Embrace the diverse culinary scene, and don't hesitate to explore local markets for authentic flavors. Culture: Costa Ricans are known for their friendly and laid-back nature. Embrace the "pura vida" lifestyle and be respectful of local customs and traditions. Other Places to Consider Limón: Make sure you enjoy a delicious Rice & Beans, Tamara's is my favorite place but Lidia's Place and La Nena are excellent options as well. Cahuita: Drive time from San Jose: 4.5 hrs approx Renowned for its white-sand beaches and Cahuita National Park. Afro-Caribbean influence, vibrant music, and reggae rhythms. Excellent for snorkeling and diving with colorful coral reefs. Manzanillo: Drive time from San Jose: 5 hrs approx Pristine beaches and lush rainforest surroundings. Home to the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge for biodiversity. Reflects Afro-Caribbean culture, offering an authentic and tranquil escape. Poás Volcano: is located within Poás Volcano National Park, one of the most visited national parks in Costa Rica. It is conveniently located about 1.5 hours northwest of San Jose, making it a popular day trip destination. Poás is an active stratovolcano with one of the largest volcanic craters globally, featuring a sulfuric, greenish-blue lake at the bottom. The park offers stunning panoramic views of the Central Valley and the surrounding landscapes. The park is home to diverse flora and fauna, including the endemic Poas Magnolia and numerous bird species. Irazú Volcano: located in the Irazú Volcano National Park, approximately 32 kilometers (20 miles) northeast of San Jose. It is easily accessible by car, and the drive to the summit offers breathtaking scenery. Standing at 3,432 meters (11,260 feet), Irazú is the highest volcano in Costa Rica and the highest point in the Central Mountain Range. The volcano has several craters, with the main one, Diego de la Haya, containing a stunning greenish-blue lake. The terrain surrounding Irazú is characterized by volcanic ash, giving it an otherworldly appearance. On clear days, you can see both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans from the summit. Sign up for free travel deals and exclusive content here. Read more about this and other travel destinations on our BLOG Follow our travels on Facebook Follow our travels on Instagram here and here Save our travel ideas on Pinterest See our travel videos on You Tube Music Credit Music by OYStudio from Pixabay

“O cinematógrafo é uma escrita com imagens em movimento e sons.” (Robert Bresson) Mantendo-se fiel a Bresson, inauguramos nossa coluna sobre cinema e produções audiovisuais, VULTOS & SOMBRAS. Uma homenagem aos movimentos indistintos e fantasmagóricos que surgem no canto de nossos olhos e que nos oferecem, mediante rituais adequados, nossa cota de maravilhamento com a narrativa audiovisual. Episódio de hoje: Do Paraíso ao Inferno & Outros Lugares (um documentário sobre Swedenborg) Filmes citados: “Heaven, Hell and Other Places” (2012, dir. Jacob Cartwright e Nick Jordan). O filme encontra-se disponível, na íntegra, no seguinte endereço: https://youtu.be/4UR-ik9JQT0?si=rThsezfsfGbW26Lt Conheça nossa campanha “Franz Kafka | Testamento”, em que estamos ao lado da Ex Machina para trazer aos leitores material espetacular de Franz Kafka, relacionado ao seu espólio: https://www.catarse.me/testamento Entre para a nossa sociedade, dedicada à bibliofilia/cinematografia maldita e ao culto de tenebrosos grimórios/projeções: o RES FICTA (solicitações via http://raphuspress.weebly.com/contact.html). Nosso podcast também está disponível nas seguintes plataformas: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NUiqPPTMdnezdKmvWDXHs - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-da-raphus-press/id1488391151?uo=4 - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDlmZmVjNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw%3D%3D Apoie o canal: https://apoia.se/podcastdaraphus. Ou adquira nossos livros em nosso site: http://raphuspress.weebly.com. Dúvidas sobre envio, formas de pagamento, etc.: http://raphuspress.weebly.com/contact.html. Nossos livros também estão no Sebo Clepsidra: https://www.seboclepsidra.com.br/marca/raphus-press.html

This episode of "The Other Side of The Bell" is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. Please enjoy this conversation with John and world-renowned trumpeter, Chris Botti. Chris was featured back in  Episode #24, and now again in Episode #113 with the release of his first album in over 10 years.  A video version of this episode is also available on YouTube. About Chris Botti Trumpeter Chris Botti s renowned for his versatility in both jazz and pop music. His mother, a pianist and teacher, was his first musical influence. Botti began playing trumpet at nine and fully committed to it at 12 after hearing Miles Davis. His early achievements include performing at Carnegie Hall with the McDonald's All American High School Jazz band. During his formative years, Botti was significantly influenced by his time at Indiana University, where he studied under renowned jazz educators David Baker and William Adam. This period was crucial in shaping his musical style and approach. Botti's career took off with short touring stints with Frank Sinatra and Buddy Rich, and his relationship with Paul Simon in the 1990s further expanded his musical collaborations. Additionally, Botti's association with Sting, particularly touring as a featured soloist in Sting's "Brand New Day" tour, played a pivotal role in his career. This collaboration not only broadened his musical exposure but also significantly influenced the trajectory of his career, marking a key phase in his development as a musician​​.His solo debut album, "First Wish," was released in 1995, marking the start of a successful solo career. Botti's work often bridges jazz and pop, demonstrated in albums like "A Thousand Kisses Deep" and "When I Fall in Love." His album "Impressions" won a Grammy in 2013 for Best Pop Instrumental Album, a category for which he had received several nominations. Chris Botti's current projects showcase his enduring creativity and versatility as a musician, including his Blue Note Records debut, "Vol. 1," released on October 20th. This album marks a fresh start for Botti, emphasizing a return to the jazz essence of his artistry. "Vol. 1" features beautiful new ballad renditions of standards, including “Old Folks,” “My Funny Valentine,” “Someday My Prince Will Come,” and “Blue In Green.” This project signifies Botti crossing back to acoustic jazz and classic standards after achieving crossover success in both jazz and pop arenas​​​​​​​​. In addition to his new album, Botti is embarking on an innovative venture, "Botti at Sea." This luxury cruise, personally curated by Botti, promises an exceptional experience of ensemble entertainment and showmanship. Scheduled to sail from February 8 to 15, 2024, the cruise departs from Miami with stops in Aruba and Curaçao. "Botti at Sea" is set to offer a unique blend of music and luxury, further highlighting Botti's flair for combining artistic pursuits with novel experiences​​​​​​. Jump Ahead [0:04:16] Changes since the last podcast, focusing on Botti's decision to record a new album despite previous reservations. [0:06:22] Botti talks about his switch to Blue Note Records and working with David Foster [0:08:00] Details on the production and concept of the "Vol. One" album. [0:09:37] Conversation about the recording process of the album. [0:12:32] Botti's approach to choosing the song "Fix You" for the album. [0:14:24] Discussion on the dynamics of recording in a studio with live musicians. [0:17:22] Plans for future volumes following "Volume One." [0:20:14] Botti's live shows and the contrast between studio and live performances. [0:21:39] Chris Botti's routine and practice habits while touring. [0:24:07] Botti discusses his musical approach and practice techniques. [0:26:53] Insights into Botti's process of learning and transcribing solos. [0:29:37] Botti talks about current musicians he admires and learns from. [0:31:04] Botti's stage presence and preparation for live performances. [0:33:00] The mental and physical aspects of playing the trumpet in live shows. [0:34:07] Botti discusses the challenges and rewards of maintaining a touring schedule. [0:35:22] Reflections on Botti's decision to study at Indiana University. [0:36:50] Botti recounts his experience with Buddy Rich's band and his decision not to play in big bands. [0:39:15] Botti's career choices, including the decision not to tour with the Rolling Stones. [0:41:46] Story of how Botti started his first horn section in New York. [0:47:08] Anecdote about forming a horn section with Michael Davis and the importance of seizing opportunities. [0:52:29] Discussion about Botti's approach to live performances and audience engagement. [0:56:36] Insights into Botti's continuous inspiration for touring and performing. [0:58:55] Botti talks about his choice of musical instruments and equipment. [1:01:09] Botti reflects on his admiration for Wynton Marsalis and their meeting post-pandemic. Links chrisbotti.com bottiatsea.com Other Places to Listen trumpetpodcast.com bobreeves.com/spotify bobreeves.com/itunes Podcast Credits “A Room with a View“ – composed and performed by Howie Shear Audio Engineer – Preston Shepard Podcast Logo – Phil Jordan Video Production - Paul Peltekian Podcast Host – John Snell

(00:06) Introduction and Background of Sevinc TurkonSevinc Turkon earned a Ph....(01:35) Sevinc's Multilingual Background and Journey into TranslationsYou know Turkish, Bulgarian, and German....(04:12) Sevinc's PhD Dissertation and the Need for Multiple TranslationsYour PhD dissertation was about the need for multiple translations....(09:34) Sevinc's Experience Teaching Orhan Pamuk's WorksYou wrote a book on teaching the works of Orhan Pamuk....(17:40) Sevinc's Insights on Contemporary Turkish LiteraturePlease talk about, uh, contemporary Turkish literature....(22:40) Current Socio-Political Situation in TurkeyBefore we get on to the book, The Stone Building, can you please talk about the current socio political situation in Turkey?...(26:48) Sevinc's Translation Journey with 'The Stone Building and Other Places'Now, please introduce the book, The Stone Building and Other Places, and talk about the author too....(38:34) Discussion on the Story 'Prisoners'The first one is prisoners....(43:21) Discussion on the Story 'The Wooden Birds'One of the best endings that I read in a short story is from the story called The Wooden Birds....(53:05) Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThank you, Sevin, for your time and patiently answering all the questions....Introduction: Sevinc Türkkan earned a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Illinois-Urbana with specialization in Translation Studies, Cross-Cultural Pedagogy, and Certification in Gender and Women Studies.She is an assistant professor at Syracuse University, teaching courses in writing, translation, and creative nonfiction. Her translation of 'The Stone Building and Other Places' was a finalist for the prestigious PEN translation award.She was named acting Judge for the PEN translation award in 2021.Synopsis:Sevinç Türkkan, a translator known for her work on Asli Erdogan's 'The Stone Building and Other Places'. Türkkan imparts her journey growing up with Turkish ethnicity in Bulgaria and learning multiple languages as a result. . The importance and challenges of literary translation are discussed substantively, with Türkkan sharing her struggles translating Asli Erdogan's unique style into English while swaying between the captivating original text and crafting an autonomous English counterpart. The topic transitions to the politics and contemporary literature of Turkey, focusing on the Kurdish question, its influence on writing, and the dynamics represented in Turkish literature today. The plight of author Asli Erdogan under the Erdogan regime was emphasized, her literary brilliance celebrated, and the role of translations in her international breakthrough lauded. Türkkan concludes by reading a passage from 'The Stone Building and Other Places' in English and Turkish.To buy the book -https://bit.ly/3QggtiA* For your Valuable feedback on this Episode - Please click the below linkhttps://bit.ly/epfedbckHarshaneeyam on Spotify App –http://bit.ly/harshaneeyam Harshaneeyam on Apple App –

Hey everyone, here's the result of our first book club choice; as many of you pointed out this was a great choice to start with. I don't know if we're going to be able to be this in-depth with other books, so this format will probably change over time. Gotta start somewhere though, and I think this is a great way to deep dive into some of the history that is becoming important to understand a bit more clearly.Here's the youtube link for those that prefer that platform: https://youtu.be/XPbmbcZ0G6w00:00 - Introduction 02:11 - The Author and Sources 07:31 - Preface 08:43 - Breaking American Ciphers - And Starting a War 10:04 - Two Views of Culture 12:31 - Target: The American Embassy 16:48 - Inside a Deadly Purge 22:18 - Into Foreign Intelligence - And England 28:59 - A Mole and a Tunnel 33:54 - "Why Do You Need All Those People Here?" 36:10 - A Unique Look at the Hungarian Revolution 36:28 - Spy Center Vienna 36:54 - The KGB's Nazl Underground 38:46 - Richard Sorge Redux 39:55 - Organizing to Disinform 41:22 - Active Measures 43:27 - "How Could CIA Ever Have Believed in Than Man?" 47:54 - The Top Hat Paradox 49:47 - Prague Spring at the Politburo 50:26 - Other Places 51:08 - The Irony of Helsinki and Watching it End 51:44 - Epilogue and Appendix 52:50 - Closing Thoughts and Comments  Notes and Corrections: *16:09 - Not American, he was Swedish.

Welcome to the 6th Round Retro Post-Fight ShowThis is the show that digs into the archives and gives you a comprehensive review of classic MMA events that span as far back as UFC 1, PRIDE, K-1, and now DREAM!This episode: DREAM 1Join Eddie Mercado & Victor Rodriguez as they delve into the world of the DREAM (a popular MMA Promotion) based out of Japan. We conducted a retroactive post-fight show for the inaugural ‘DREAM 1: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 1st Round' event this week, straight out of the archives of yesteryear. So let's take a trip back to Sat, Mar 15, 2008.The guys will explore the inaugural MMA Promotions event, which featured the first seven tournament bouts, fought at 154 lbs (70 kg), along with a trio of open-weight fights – complete with results, analysis, and of course a few laughs. The event was broadcast LIVE across Japan on the TBS Television network, from the Saitama Super Arena, in Saitama, Japan. The event remarkably attracted a sellout crowd for its debut, with 19,120 viewers.For those of you not in the know, the ‘DREAM Grand Prix Tournament Series' required all bouts be fought under their own ‘DREAM Mixed Martial Arts Rules', which amounted to a ten-minute first round and a five-minute second round, with the fights judged overall.Bloody Elbow Podcasts are now 100% listener-financed broadcasts. To receive new shows and support our Podcast Team, consider becoming a paid subscriber today.The evening's main event showcased the 2007 ‘HERO's Middleweight Champion', J. Z. Calvancanti of Brazil throwing down with Japan's own judoka, Shinya Aoki. “Hero's” was another Japanese MMA Promotion at the time, affiliated with K-1. HERO's was discontinued in order to create the new DREAM franchise in collaboration with former PRIDE FC executives. And if you aren't familiar with PRIDE - well, I don't know what to tell you… you had best go down a google-search-rabbit-hole this weekend and learn about one of the most innovative and legendary promotions in the history of the sport.Anyway, we had the exciting, fun, new, promising DREAM MMA Promotion debuting a tournament series with a card featuring a total of ten bouts; with half of them ending in finishes! Take away the four decisions and we got three knockouts and two submissions… then throw in one no contest thanks to an injury via illegal elbows (which btw, spoiler alert, happened to be the result of the main event) and you had one helluva event.Watch with usIf you would like to watch the bouts, Victor says he found the event on YouTube in its entirety. I had no such luck, but was able to locate most of the individual bouts and some highlight reels, they are all linked into this post. As of the time of this writing, a message has gone out to Victor to try to obtain this elusive link; if located, the post will be updated with it as soon as possible. If a bout was split into two clips, I have them one after the other in the timestamp segment of the post.Join us to rediscover all the action and discuss as we go along! Let's check it out!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 INTRO to the show / Segue into the event…8:50 Opener: Ikusha ‘Minowa-Man' Minowa (40-27-8) vs. the debuting Korean Baseball Pitcher, Lee Kwan Bum (0-1), who never fought again after the one minute and 25 second bout, ending in a killer kneebar.12:25 Bout 2: Hayato Sakurai (32-7-2) vs. Hidetaka Monma (14-8-3), knocked out (punches) in 4:12 of Round 16:55 Bout 3: Joachim Hansen (17-6-1) defeated Kotetsu Boku (5-7) via UD in the first tourney match on the card20:18 Bout 4: Luiz Firmino (12-3) submits Kazuyuki Miyata (5-7) vía Rear Naked Choke at 7:37 of Round 128:00 Bout 5: Katsuhiko Nagata (4-2) wins via UD over Artur Umakhanov (9-4)30:16 Bout 6: Mitsuhiro Ishida (16-3-1) wins via UD over Bu Kyung Jung (0-2)32:38 Bout 7: Mirko ‘Cro Cop' Filipović (23-6-2) knocks out (punches) Tatsuya Mizuno (3-3) in a mere 56 seconds35:26 Bout 8: Eddie Alvarez (13-1) knocks out (punches) Andre Amade (6-2-1) at 6:47 of the first round40:00 Bout 9 Co-Main Event: Tatsuya Kawajiri wins via UD over Kultar Gill (7-7)42:02 Bout 10 Main Event: Shinya Aoki (14-2) fights to a no contest ending with Gesias Cavalcante (14-1-1) injured by illegal elbows only three minutes and 46 seconds into the first round49:36 Event Recap51:50 Wrap Up52:17 OUTROThank you for listening to this Bloody Elbow Podcast Production. This post is public so feel free to share it.Have you loved this show? We always have. Sadly, this is the final round for the RETRO…Due to our Podcast Network now being 100% listener-financed, we have been forced to make some changes to our Broadcast Schedule recently. We crunched the numbers, looked at the ratings, listened to feedback and just had no choice but to let some shows go, at least for now. In addition to letting some shows go, we also made the decision to cease production of “non-UFC-event week podcast content”…. the RETRO falls into that category, and we are all sad to see it retired. We would like to sincerely thank you all for listening to Vic and Eddie here on the Bloody Elbow Podcast Network over the years, though. And thanks for joining us here today, as well.If you want to keep our new broadcast schedule going and hopefully help us bring you new content in the future, please consider pledging your support to our podcast team and becoming a paid Substack subscriber by giving us your email and five bucks (one less Happy Meal, you guys.) Do it now, the button is right here↘︎Follow UsFollow Eddie at @TheEddieMercado and Vic at @VicMRodriguez us as @BloodyElbow on twitter, facebook, instagram, and at BloodyElbow.Substack.com & BloodyElbowPodcast.Substack.com. Thanks for Listening!Our Podcasts Have a New HomeBloody Elbow Podcasts on Substack is your place for all the BE shows you love, like 'The 6th Round Post-Fight Show', 'The MMA Vivisections', 'The MMA Depressed-Us', 'The MMA Bunker', 'MMA Tête-À-Tête', 'The Level Change Podcast', 'The Hey Not The Face! Podcast', and more.Our BE Podcast Network is 100% listener-supported, meaning paid subscriptions help make sure these shows continue to run. So, please support our team by joining us for bonus content and bonus podcasts on Substack today.Other Places to Find Our ShowsCatch the entirety of the last RETRO for FREE, anywhere! In addition to our Substack, you can still find our shows on the following platforms: AMAZON MUSIC, AntennaPod, Apple Podcasts, audible, Castaway/Castaway2, Castbox, Chartable, DownCast, Google Podcasts, iCatcher!, iHeartRadio, iVoox, Listen Notes, Luminary Podcasts, MOON.FM, MMApodcast, Muck Rack, Overcast, Pandora, PlayerFM, PlayPodcast.net, Pocket Casts, PodbayFM, PodBean, Podcast Addict, Podcast App, Podcast Republic, Podchaser, Podkicker Pro, Podtail, Podvine, RSS Radio, Simplecast, SoundCloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Substack, ThisMMALife, & TuneIn! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.comJOIN USOur 6th Round Post-Fight Show, hosted by resident Bloody Elbow Fight Analysts, Zane Simon and his co-hort, Eddie Mercado airs late Saturday night after the fights. The guys will recap all the action that just went down between No. 3 ranked Heavyweight contender, Sergei Pavlovich and No. 4 ranked former NJCAA wrestler, Curtis Blaydes, complete with hot takes, possible next fights and reactions to the overall event.VIDEOWe brought the show back to LIVE VIDEO recently — and have a plan on how to keep the train rolling forward. For every Fight Night event the show will air live on our Bloody Elbow Podcast YouTube Channel (formerly known as: Bloody Elbow Presents Channel). For every PPV event the show will air live on our Bloody Elbow YouTube Channel (“The Big One”) directly after our all new free LIVE stream PPV Watch Parties! Which will debut for UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo, Live From The Prudential Center In Newark, New Jersey, on May 6, 2023.BONUSESCan't catch the live events? We've got you covered, on Sundays (starting with UFC 288), we will be publishing enhanced video packages of the shows, with added on bonus segments the guys will be recording after the shows usually wrap up. Zane and Eddie have implemented a new ‘numerical star rating system' for reviewing the bouts on the card during these segments, which is highly entertaining. All you need to do is join us at BloodyElbowPodcast.Substack.com, share your email with us so we can notify you when new shows drop, and pledge your support to our podcast team — so we can keep bringing the shows to you, especially in video.The 6th Round Post-Fight Show is a 100% viewer-supported broadcast. To receive new posts and support our podcast work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.What Transpired?Check back here on Fight Night, after UFC Vegas 71, for a summary of every result and updated record from Batgerel Danaa vs. Brady Hiestand in the Opening Prelims through Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes in our Main Event. We will be updating the live chat on the show, and the post with post-fight Bonus Awards details, as well.Thank you for watching this Premium Video Bloody Elbow Podcast. This post is public so feel free to share it.UFC Vegas 71: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes Fight CardMain Card ESPN+ | SAT. APR. 22 — 7/4PM ETPT12. Sergei Pavlovich (17-1) Vs. Curtis Blaydes (17-3)11. Brad Tavares (19-7) Vs. Bruno Silva (22-8)10. Bobby ‘King' Green (29-14-1) Vs. Jared Gooden (19-6)9. Iasmin Lucindo (13-5) Vs. Brogan Walker (7-3)8. Jeremiah Wells (11-2) Vs. Matt Semelsberger (11-4)Prelims Card ESPN+ | 4/1PM ETPT7. Ricky Glenn (22-6-2) vs. Christos Giagos (19-10)6. Rani Yahya (28-10-1) vs. Montel Jackson (12-2)5. Karol Rosa (16-4) vs. Norma Dumont (8-2)4. Mohammed Usman (8-2) vs. Junior Tafa (4-0)3. Francis Marshall (7-0) vs. William Gomis (11-2)2. Priscila Cachoeira (12-4) vs. Karine Silva (15-4)1. Batgerel Danaa (12-4) vs. Brady Hiestand (6-2)Zane's Picks!Here are Zane's picks from the UFC Vegas 71 MMA Vivisection shows earlier this week:Main Card Picks12. Blaydes11. Tavares10. Green9. Lucindo8. SemelsbergerPrelims Card Picks7. Glenn6. Jackson5. Rosa4. Usman3. Marshall2. Cachoeira1. BatgerelFollow Your HostsPlease follow Zane (@TheZaneSimon) and Eddie (@TheEddieMercado) on Twitter. Also follow @BloodyElbow while you're at it.Our Podcasts Have a New HomeBloody Elbow Podcasts on Substack is your place for all the BE shows you love, like 'The 6th Round Post-Fight Show', 'The MMA Vivisections', 'The MMA Depressed-Us', 'The MMA Bunker', 'The Level Change Podcast', 'The Hey Not The Face! Podcast', and more.Our BE Podcast Network is 100% listener-supported, meaning paid subscriptions help make sure these shows continue to run. So, please support our team by joining us for bonus content and bonus podcasts on right here on Substack today.Other Places to Find Our ShowsIf you enjoy what we do, please give us a shout out in the comments here on Bloody Elbow. Thank you for tuning in to this Bloody Elbow Podcast Network Production. Subscribe to Bloody Elbow Podcast Substack to get these shows directly in your email inbox and instant notifications for when your favourite pod drops.In addition to Substack you can still find our shows on the following platforms:Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Simplecast, TuneIn, Overcast, Castbox, Castbox Premium, Podchaser, Podvine, Podbay.fm, RSSRadio, AntennaPod, Podkicker, Podkicker Pro, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, iHeart Radio, SiriusXM, Pandora, Stitcher, PodcastApp, PocketCasts, Player.fm, PodCruncher, thisMMAlife.com, Podbean, Podtail, Owltail, Listen Notes, & iVooxApp. The shows will soon be available on these platforms, too:Castro, Podcast Addict, Podtail, Owltail, Podbean, Chartable, imdb, podtoppen.se, Podcast Republic, DownCast, iCatcher!, Castaway, Castaway2, & BeyondPod!

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.comJOIN USOur 6th Round Post-Fight Show, hosted by resident Bloody Elbow Fight Analysts, Zane Simon and his co-hort, Eddie Mercado airs late Saturday night after the fights. The guys will recap all the action that just went down between No. 3 ranked Heavyweight contender, Sergei Pavlovich and No. 4 ranked former NJCAA wrestler, Curtis Blaydes, complete with hot takes, possible next fights and reactions to the overall event.VIDEOWe brought the show back to LIVE VIDEO recently — and have a plan on how to keep the train rolling forward. For every Fight Night event the show will air live on our Bloody Elbow Podcast YouTube Channel (formerly known as: Bloody Elbow Presents Channel). For every PPV event the show will air live on our Bloody Elbow YouTube Channel (“The Big One”) directly after our all new free LIVE stream PPV Watch Parties! Which will debut for UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo, Live From The Prudential Center In Newark, New Jersey, on May 6, 2023.BONUSESCan't catch the live events? We've got you covered, on Sundays (starting with UFC 288), we will be publishing enhanced video packages of the shows, with added on bonus segments the guys will be recording after the shows usually wrap up. Zane and Eddie have implemented a new ‘numerical star rating system' for reviewing the bouts on the card during these segments, which is highly entertaining. All you need to do is join us at BloodyElbowPodcast.Substack.com, share your email with us so we can notify you when new shows drop, and pledge your support to our podcast team — so we can keep bringing the shows to you, especially in video.The 6th Round Post-Fight Show is a 100% viewer-supported broadcast. To receive new posts and support our podcast work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.What Transpired?Check back here on Fight Night, after UFC Vegas 71, for a summary of every result and updated record from Batgerel Danaa vs. Brady Hiestand in the Opening Prelims through Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes in our Main Event. We will be updating the live chat on the show, and the post with post-fight Bonus Awards details, as well.Thank you for watching this Premium Video Bloody Elbow Podcast. This post is public so feel free to share it.UFC Vegas 71: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes Fight CardMain Card ESPN+ | SAT. APR. 22 — 7/4PM ETPT12. Sergei Pavlovich (17-1) Vs. Curtis Blaydes (17-3)11. Brad Tavares (19-7) Vs. Bruno Silva (22-8)10. Bobby ‘King' Green (29-14-1) Vs. Jared Gooden (19-6)9. Iasmin Lucindo (13-5) Vs. Brogan Walker (7-3)8. Jeremiah Wells (11-2) Vs. Matt Semelsberger (11-4)Prelims Card ESPN+ | 4/1PM ETPT7. Ricky Glenn (22-6-2) vs. Christos Giagos (19-10)6. Rani Yahya (28-10-1) vs. Montel Jackson (12-2)5. Karol Rosa (16-4) vs. Norma Dumont (8-2)4. Mohammed Usman (8-2) vs. Junior Tafa (4-0)3. Francis Marshall (7-0) vs. William Gomis (11-2)2. Priscila Cachoeira (12-4) vs. Karine Silva (15-4)1. Batgerel Danaa (12-4) vs. Brady Hiestand (6-2)Zane's Picks!Here are Zane's picks from the UFC Vegas 71 MMA Vivisection shows earlier this week:Main Card Picks12. Blaydes11. Tavares10. Green9. Lucindo8. SemelsbergerPrelims Card Picks7. Glenn6. Jackson5. Rosa4. Usman3. Marshall2. Cachoeira1. BatgerelFollow Your HostsPlease follow Zane (@TheZaneSimon) and Eddie (@TheEddieMercado) on Twitter. Also follow @BloodyElbow while you're at it.Our Podcasts Have a New HomeBloody Elbow Podcasts on Substack is your place for all the BE shows you love, like 'The 6th Round Post-Fight Show', 'The MMA Vivisections', 'The MMA Depressed-Us', 'The MMA Bunker', 'The Level Change Podcast', 'The Hey Not The Face! Podcast', and more.Our BE Podcast Network is 100% listener-supported, meaning paid subscriptions help make sure these shows continue to run. So, please support our team by joining us for bonus content and bonus podcasts on right here on Substack today.Other Places to Find Our ShowsIf you enjoy what we do, please give us a shout out in the comments here on Bloody Elbow. Thank you for tuning in to this Bloody Elbow Podcast Network Production. Subscribe to Bloody Elbow Podcast Substack to get these shows directly in your email inbox and instant notifications for when your favourite pod drops.In addition to Substack you can still find our shows on the following platforms:Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Simplecast, TuneIn, Overcast, Castbox, Castbox Premium, Podchaser, Podvine, Podbay.fm, RSSRadio, AntennaPod, Podkicker, Podkicker Pro, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, iHeart Radio, SiriusXM, Pandora, Stitcher, PodcastApp, PocketCasts, Player.fm, PodCruncher, thisMMAlife.com, Podbean, Podtail, Owltail, Listen Notes, & iVooxApp. The shows will soon be available on these platforms, too:Castro, Podcast Addict, Podtail, Owltail, Podbean, Chartable, imdb, podtoppen.se, Podcast Republic, DownCast, iCatcher!, Castaway, Castaway2, & BeyondPod!

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.comJOIN USOur 6th Round Post-Fight Show, hosted by resident Bloody Elbow Fight Analysts, Zane Simon and his co-hort, Eddie Mercado airs late Saturday night after the fights. The guys will recap all the action that just went down between No. 3 ranked Heavyweight contender, Sergei Pavlovich and No. 4 ranked former NJCAA wrestler, Curtis Blaydes, complete with hot takes, possible next fights and reactions to the overall event.VIDEOWe brought the show back to LIVE VIDEO recently — and have a plan on how to keep the train rolling forward. For every Fight Night event the show will air live on our Bloody Elbow Podcast YouTube Channel (formerly known as: Bloody Elbow Presents Channel). For every PPV event the show will air live on our Bloody Elbow YouTube Channel (“The Big One”) directly after our all new free LIVE stream PPV Watch Parties! Which will debut for UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo, Live From The Prudential Center In Newark, New Jersey, on May 6, 2023.BONUSESCan't catch the live events? We've got you covered, on Sundays (starting with UFC 288), we will be publishing enhanced video packages of the shows, with added on bonus segments the guys will be recording after the shows usually wrap up. Zane and Eddie have implemented a new ‘numerical star rating system' for reviewing the bouts on the card during these segments, which is highly entertaining. All you need to do is join us at BloodyElbowPodcast.Substack.com, share your email with us so we can notify you when new shows drop, and pledge your support to our podcast team — so we can keep bringing the shows to you, especially in video.The 6th Round Post-Fight Show is a 100% viewer-supported broadcast. To receive new posts and support our podcast work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.What Transpired?Check back here on Fight Night, after UFC Vegas 71, for a summary of every result and updated record from Batgerel Danaa vs. Brady Hiestand in the Opening Prelims through Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes in our Main Event. We will be updating the live chat on the show, and the post with post-fight Bonus Awards details, as well.Thank you for watching this Premium Video Bloody Elbow Podcast. This post is public so feel free to share it.UFC Vegas 71: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes Fight CardMain Card ESPN+ | SAT. APR. 22 — 7/4PM ETPT12. Sergei Pavlovich (17-1) Vs. Curtis Blaydes (17-3)11. Brad Tavares (19-7) Vs. Bruno Silva (22-8)10. Bobby ‘King' Green (29-14-1) Vs. Jared Gooden (19-6)9. Iasmin Lucindo (13-5) Vs. Brogan Walker (7-3)8. Jeremiah Wells (11-2) Vs. Matt Semelsberger (11-4)Prelims Card ESPN+ | 4/1PM ETPT7. Ricky Glenn (22-6-2) vs. Christos Giagos (19-10)6. Rani Yahya (28-10-1) vs. Montel Jackson (12-2)5. Karol Rosa (16-4) vs. Norma Dumont (8-2)4. Mohammed Usman (8-2) vs. Junior Tafa (4-0)3. Francis Marshall (7-0) vs. William Gomis (11-2)2. Priscila Cachoeira (12-4) vs. Karine Silva (15-4)1. Batgerel Danaa (12-4) vs. Brady Hiestand (6-2)Zane's Picks!Here are Zane's picks from the UFC Vegas 71 MMA Vivisection shows earlier this week:Main Card Picks12. Blaydes11. Tavares10. Green9. Lucindo8. SemelsbergerPrelims Card Picks7. Glenn6. Jackson5. Rosa4. Usman3. Marshall2. Cachoeira1. BatgerelFollow Your HostsPlease follow Zane (@TheZaneSimon) and Eddie (@TheEddieMercado) on Twitter. Also follow @BloodyElbow while you're at it.Our Podcasts Have a New HomeBloody Elbow Podcasts on Substack is your place for all the BE shows you love, like 'The 6th Round Post-Fight Show', 'The MMA Vivisections', 'The MMA Depressed-Us', 'The MMA Bunker', 'The Level Change Podcast', 'The Hey Not The Face! Podcast', and more.Our BE Podcast Network is 100% listener-supported, meaning paid subscriptions help make sure these shows continue to run. So, please support our team by joining us for bonus content and bonus podcasts on right here on Substack today.Other Places to Find Our ShowsIf you enjoy what we do, please give us a shout out in the comments here on Bloody Elbow. Thank you for tuning in to this Bloody Elbow Podcast Network Production. Subscribe to Bloody Elbow Podcast Substack to get these shows directly in your email inbox and instant notifications for when your favourite pod drops.In addition to Substack you can still find our shows on the following platforms:Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Simplecast, TuneIn, Overcast, Castbox, Castbox Premium, Podchaser, Podvine, Podbay.fm, RSSRadio, AntennaPod, Podkicker, Podkicker Pro, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, iHeart Radio, SiriusXM, Pandora, Stitcher, PodcastApp, PocketCasts, Player.fm, PodCruncher, thisMMAlife.com, Podbean, Podtail, Owltail, Listen Notes, & iVooxApp. The shows will soon be available on these platforms, too:Castro, Podcast Addict, Podtail, Owltail, Podbean, Chartable, imdb, podtoppen.se, Podcast Republic, DownCast, iCatcher!, Castaway, Castaway2, & BeyondPod!

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.comJOIN USOur 6th Round Post-Fight Show, hosted by resident Bloody Elbow Fight Analysts, Zane Simon and his co-hort, Eddie Mercado airs late Saturday night after the fights. The guys will recap all the action that just went down between No. 3 ranked Heavyweight contender, Sergei Pavlovich and No. 4 ranked former NJCAA wrestler, Curtis Blaydes, complete with hot takes, possible next fights and reactions to the overall event.VIDEOWe brought the show back to LIVE VIDEO recently — and have a plan on how to keep the train rolling forward. For every Fight Night event the show will air live on our Bloody Elbow Podcast YouTube Channel (formerly known as: Bloody Elbow Presents Channel). For every PPV event the show will air live on our Bloody Elbow YouTube Channel (“The Big One”) directly after our all new free LIVE stream PPV Watch Parties! Which will debut for UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo, Live From The Prudential Center In Newark, New Jersey, on May 6, 2023.BONUSESCan't catch the live events? We've got you covered, on Sundays (starting with UFC 288), we will be publishing enhanced video packages of the shows, with added on bonus segments the guys will be recording after the shows usually wrap up. Zane and Eddie have implemented a new ‘numerical star rating system' for reviewing the bouts on the card during these segments, which is highly entertaining. All you need to do is join us at BloodyElbowPodcast.Substack.com, share your email with us so we can notify you when new shows drop, and pledge your support to our podcast team — so we can keep bringing the shows to you, especially in video.The 6th Round Post-Fight Show is a 100% viewer-supported broadcast. To receive new posts and support our podcast work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.What Transpired?Check back here on Fight Night, after UFC Vegas 71, for a summary of every result and updated record from Batgerel Danaa vs. Brady Hiestand in the Opening Prelims through Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes in our Main Event. We will be updating the live chat on the show, and the post with post-fight Bonus Awards details, as well.Thank you for watching this Premium Video Bloody Elbow Podcast. This post is public so feel free to share it.UFC Vegas 71: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes Fight CardMain Card ESPN+ | SAT. APR. 22 — 7/4PM ETPT12. Sergei Pavlovich (17-1) Vs. Curtis Blaydes (17-3)11. Brad Tavares (19-7) Vs. Bruno Silva (22-8)10. Bobby ‘King' Green (29-14-1) Vs. Jared Gooden (19-6)9. Iasmin Lucindo (13-5) Vs. Brogan Walker (7-3)8. Jeremiah Wells (11-2) Vs. Matt Semelsberger (11-4)Prelims Card ESPN+ | 4/1PM ETPT7. Ricky Glenn (22-6-2) vs. Christos Giagos (19-10)6. Rani Yahya (28-10-1) vs. Montel Jackson (12-2)5. Karol Rosa (16-4) vs. Norma Dumont (8-2)4. Mohammed Usman (8-2) vs. Junior Tafa (4-0)3. Francis Marshall (7-0) vs. William Gomis (11-2)2. Priscila Cachoeira (12-4) vs. Karine Silva (15-4)1. Batgerel Danaa (12-4) vs. Brady Hiestand (6-2)Zane's Picks!Here are Zane's picks from the UFC Vegas 71 MMA Vivisection shows earlier this week:Main Card Picks12. Blaydes11. Tavares10. Green9. Lucindo8. SemelsbergerPrelims Card Picks7. Glenn6. Jackson5. Rosa4. Usman3. Marshall2. Cachoeira1. BatgerelFollow Your HostsPlease follow Zane (@TheZaneSimon) and Eddie (@TheEddieMercado) on Twitter. Also follow @BloodyElbow while you're at it.Our Podcasts Have a New HomeBloody Elbow Podcasts on Substack is your place for all the BE shows you love, like 'The 6th Round Post-Fight Show', 'The MMA Vivisections', 'The MMA Depressed-Us', 'The MMA Bunker', 'The Level Change Podcast', 'The Hey Not The Face! Podcast', and more.Our BE Podcast Network is 100% listener-supported, meaning paid subscriptions help make sure these shows continue to run. So, please support our team by joining us for bonus content and bonus podcasts on right here on Substack today.Other Places to Find Our ShowsIf you enjoy what we do, please give us a shout out in the comments here on Bloody Elbow. Thank you for tuning in to this Bloody Elbow Podcast Network Production. Subscribe to Bloody Elbow Podcast Substack to get these shows directly in your email inbox and instant notifications for when your favourite pod drops.In addition to Substack you can still find our shows on the following platforms:Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Simplecast, TuneIn, Overcast, Castbox, Castbox Premium, Podchaser, Podvine, Podbay.fm, RSSRadio, AntennaPod, Podkicker, Podkicker Pro, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, iHeart Radio, SiriusXM, Pandora, Stitcher, PodcastApp, PocketCasts, Player.fm, PodCruncher, thisMMAlife.com, Podbean, Podtail, Owltail, Listen Notes, & iVooxApp. The shows will soon be available on these platforms, too:Castro, Podcast Addict, Podtail, Owltail, Podbean, Chartable, imdb, podtoppen.se, Podcast Republic, DownCast, iCatcher!, Castaway, Castaway2, & BeyondPod!

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On today's Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, Crystal is joined by political consultant and principal partner at Prism West, Riall Johnson! Crystal and Riall discuss a controversy in Burien following a homeless encampment clearing, because another encampment (predictably) reappeared a block away because the people without housing still lacked housing, and homelessness is caused by a lack of accessible or affordable housing. The King County Council approved a $3.5M contract to rent 50 beds from the SCORE facility in Des Moines, WA, despite Executive staff saying that it won't make much of a difference. They also discuss the seemingly lackluster results from the new bonuses designed to attract more SPD officers. They end with a discussion of the over 30 Seattle City Council candidates and how the upcoming election might unfold.  As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find today's co-host, Riall Johnson, at @RiallJohnson.   Riall Johnson Riall began working in political campaigns in 2012 after he retired from a 9 year career as a professional football player. His first campaign was as a field organizer in Cincinnati, Ohio for President Obama's re-election campaign, which was also where he started his professional football career when he was drafted to the Bengals in the 6th round in 2001. Riall's focus in politics has always been on the field side of grassroots campaigns. He has knocked thousands doors for campaigns in six different states, organized the collection of over 900,000 signatures, and created grassroots volunteer groups that are still self-sustaining today.   For the past few years, Riall has been focusing his work in his home state of Washington, where he has led impactful campaigns focused on gun violence prevention, police accountability, and criminal justice reform.  After directing ballot initiative I-940, Riall founded Prism West (formerly Prism Washington) in 2018 to focus on getting progressive candidates of color in office to increase representation in government and bring real transformative policy to fruition. Many of his clients have broken many barriers by becoming the first of their demographic to be elected to their offices. He is currently working on bringing rent control back to the State of California.   Resources The Case for the Crisis Care Centers Levy with King County Executive Dow Constantine from Hacks & Wonks   “After Removing Encampment, Burien Considers the Options: Provide Shelter, Ban Camping, or Both?” by Erica C. Barnett from PubliCola   “Burien faces hard choices around homeless encampment” by Anna Patrick from The Seattle Times   “King County Commits Millions to Make Jail Slightly Less Crowded” by Ashley Nerbovig from The Stranger   “Slog AM: Trump Indictment Drops Today, Harrell Drags on Police Alternatives, Election Day in Other Places” by Ashley Nerbovig from The Stranger “Slog AM: SPD Hiring Lags Despite Big Bonuses, WA Stocks Up on Abortion Pills, More Cringe from Elon” by Vivian McCall from The Stranger   Transcript   [00:00:00] Crystal Fincher: Welcome to Hacks & Wonks. I'm Crystal Fincher, and I'm a political consultant and your host. On this show, we talk with policy wonks and political hacks to gather insight into local politics and policy in Washington state through the lens of those doing the work with behind-the-scenes perspectives on what's happening, why it's happening, and what you can do about it. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get the full versions of our Friday almost-live shows and our midweek show delivered to your podcast feed. If you like us, the most helpful thing you can do is leave a review wherever you listen to Hacks & Wonks. Full transcripts and resources referenced in the show are always available at officialhacksandwonks.com and in our episode notes. If you missed our Tuesday midweek show, Executive Dow Constantine filled me in on why King County voters should support the Crisis Care Centers Levy by voting Yes on Proposition 1 this April. The proposed levy would raise funds to address our urgent behavioral health crisis by building five new crisis care centers across the county, stabilize and restore residential treatment beds, and cultivate the behavioral health workforce pipeline. Today, we're continuing our Friday almost-live shows where we review the news of the week with a cohost. Welcome back to the program, friend of the show, and today's cohost: Principal Partner at Prism West, Riall Johnson. Hey. [00:01:28] Riall Johnson: What's up? [00:01:29] Crystal Fincher: You have been jet setting all over the place. You're an - certainly an interstate, maybe an international man of mystery at this point in time - just working all over. What have you been up to? [00:01:42] Riall Johnson: I'm Canadian, so I guess I'm international - or half-Canadian - and currently I'm in California, Southern California, working on bringing back rent control to the state of California. That's been, that's my most - my recent project. But also, I'm still involved vaguely in Washington politics - I'm still keeping a little track. And I plan on returning - probably next year for some more - help with some of my clients getting reelected as well, and trying to push things further, finish the mission that we set out to when we started Prism. [00:02:17] Crystal Fincher: Absolutely. There's a lot of news that has happened this week. We cover local government. There's a lot of national federal news that broke out this week, whether it's the arrest and arraignment of former President Trump, to a litany of anti-trans legislation, to the unjust expulsion of two Black members of the Tennessee legislature, to Biden backtracking and issuing a betrayal of sorts and saying that, and not being equivocal about trans people being able to participate in sports and saying that maybe there are some situations where they shouldn't be allowed to, or may not be allowed to - which was a completely unnecessary action to take. I do not know why that happened - it's pretty disappointing. But in the midst of all that, we have a lot happening locally. There's been conversation in the City of Burien - and we have talked to councilmembers from the City of Burien - really interesting city to follow. And right now, they recently cleared an encampment at a site. And as predicted, as we have seen after encampment clearings in Seattle and many, many other cities - because we're not actually providing any meaningful housing, people just relocate to another location. In Burien, they relocated to another location just like a block away to another city-owned property, which caused consternation from a number of people there. Some residents concerned that - Hey, we still haven't done enough to provide these people with housing options that make sense for them and that can help them out of their situation. And other people predictably - seemingly being more worried about the visible part of the homelessness, not necessarily what people who are unhoused are going through - but mad that they have to see that and feeling that it's somehow them being spurned by people who have no place to stay moving to somewhere else where they're allowed to exist. How do you read this? [00:04:27] Riall Johnson: It's just - it's typical city behavior. You see this nationwide - they think that if you bully these folks, you push them out of their immediate space, they're gonna just be gone forever. They're gonna disappear. And we have this constant attempt of disappearing the homeless - of trying to - and not realizing they're actually people and they have to live somewhere. They're going to live somewhere, so they can't just drive across the state or somewhere so you don't see them again. And if they're still homeless, they're gonna be homeless somewhere else. So all we're doing is taking turns pushing them back around, like a pinball machine. And it's sad to watch 'cause people need to realize - if you don't wanna see them - if you gave them homes, you wouldn't see them. Or you wouldn't know they're homeless 'cause we still have to live - when you have a home, you have to leave your home and go work and do things, even though - people don't realize about 47% of homeless people have jobs. So the whole get-a-job narrative is stupid 'cause they get a job and they're still homeless 'cause we simply can't afford homes. And that's the main problem - is that housing is just not affordable. Even when they call it affordable housing, it's not affordable 'cause the AMI is skewed all wrong. So we need to build public housing. We need to go back to how we had - before Reagan cut the housing authority in the '80s - where we actually had federal funding for these houses, for housing for people. And we could actually treat it as a regional solution, which - I hate that term, but actually - 'cause we could provide housing throughout the country in spaces, not just in the City of Seattle. 'Cause you see this - in Burien, or any other city outside of Seattle, has no right to complain about homelessness because you look at the numbers from the regional housing authority - Seattle and I think one other city are the only ones that contribute to the fund. And Seattle contributes 95% or 98% of the funds to the regional solution. So the only ones that even put any money up, the only ones who even put any services up - so of course people are going to gravitate there 'cause there's services, but they put in the fund and then the other cities don't kick in anything. And they just push everything to Seattle and then point at Seattle like they're the problem - Look at all the homelessness. Well, you push all your people there constantly. So it's just typical. And you see this - I see this in LA, I see this in Long Beach. You see this in bigger cities and you see it in San Francisco. You see it in New York and Denver, Miami - the bigger cities carry the load of it and then everyone wants to crap on the big cities - Look at these Democrat run cities 'cause they're, look at all the homeless people. They're the only ones that actually treat them like humans in any sense - remotely, 'cause you don't see, when you get up close, it's like they're not even treated well here - but it's the lesser of many evils that they have to face. And they're just going to where they're going to be bullied the least. [00:07:22] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, it's a challenge. And I think it is just a continual reinforcement that - as you said, this is a problem that is caused by a lack of housing. There are lots of people who try to suggest that homelessness is really an addiction problem. It's really a crime problem. And if we just treat these people like they're addicts or we treat these people like they're criminals, that that will clean everything up. We have been trying that and that approach has been failing - truly for decades now, for years and years and years. And the question really is - when are we going to stop doing the thing that has been failing and start doing the things that have been shown to be much more effective? This is a problem with the affordability and the accessibility of housing. If homelessness was primarily a crime problem, places with the highest crime rates would have the most homelessness - that's not the case. If homelessness was primarily an addiction problem, places with the highest addiction rates would have the highest rates of homelessness - that's not the case. What is the case is that areas with the highest level of housing that is unaffordable to the local populations have the highest rates of homelessness. It's because people cannot afford to live where they're at. It really is that. And so we have to provide housing to people to get them off of the street. We have to help people transition back into permanent housing. And money that we spend on criminalizing this solution, on locking people up, on putting up fencing, on making areas unavailable, on paying for security and park staff and police officers to kind of police these encampment sweeps and move people all around - it's just a recipe for failure. We know that. Why do we keep trying that? Let's provide housing and follow the evidence for what other people are doing that is working, what other cities are doing that's working. We can and need to do better. And so I did not find it surprising at all that if you sweep one location without providing people with any path to permanent shelter - yeah, you're just moving the problem around. And it sounds like the people are unhappy - a lot of people who testified were just unhappy that they didn't move the problem far enough away. But we can't keep punting to other jurisdictions, to other cities, to other counties, to other regions to help solve this problem. Every city needs to kick in and do things to meaningfully allow and provide more housing, and to keep more people in their homes, and to keep people from being evicted. [00:10:11] Riall Johnson: Yeah, I think the other - and on top of that, this is an American problem where we just need to get over - of not accepting poor people having nice things. And then we just - 'cause we have the money for it. We always have the money. It's the richest country in the world. Always have the money. Seattle's one of the richest cities in the world - has the money. Bellevue and all these other cities around - are richest suburbs and suburban towns in the world - they have the money. The thing is, and it's funny how even when you explain to people who want these sweeps or are pro-sweep - which is mind-boggling - if you ever talk to someone who really just wants them swept and kicked out, you tell them how much more it costs to sweep them, and to jail them, and to do the cleanup, and all that stuff - and it's gonna cost us more. Because essentially - hopefully we can organize all the homeless folks that are being swept all the time to sue the cities for all the possessions that they've lost and been stolen - 'cause we're really robbing these people of their stuff. 'Cause you give them no notice, you show up, you clear them out, and they don't get to get all their things, or they literally take it from them half the time and throw the stuff out. And I think there was another city - I forget which one - that actually successfully sued the city for millions of dollars as a class action lawsuit, which I hope Seattle does at some point. And I would definitely help organize that. The thing is - we spend so much more doing this cruel stuff, and people have said this before - that the cruelty really is the point. People relish in treating these people so badly, knowing that they would save more money if we just provided homes for them. But they don't wanna spend money on that - even being told and shown straight data that it costs more doing what we're already doing - to sweep them, and jail them, and assault them, and clean up the stuff. It costs us more money. Just give them homes and we save money. And bonus, you don't have to see them anymore. At least - and that's the problem - you'll see them. You just won't know they're homeless, so you won't be able to label them as such. And that's - we just have to get over just giving poor people nice things, which is a home. But we don't want - we just don't want to. We can do it, we just don't want to. [00:12:30] Crystal Fincher: Absolutely. Speaking of another situation where it seems like there may be other better options of what we can do, but we don't want to - is this week, the King County Council voted to extend a contract or to enact a contract with the SCORE Correctional Facility in Des Moines, Washington, to offload some of the King County jail population to that Des Moines Center - in the wake of studies, calls from employees who work there, the Public Defenders Association and many others saying that the jail is overcrowded, understaffed, a hazard to the health of the people that are living there, and there just is not enough staff support to keep anyone safe, and it's a mess. And so you had an unusual alliance of corrections facilities employees - the jail guards - in addition to public defenders saying, This is untenable and unsustainable. We need to lower the jail population. You also have a prior promise from King County Executive Dow Constantine to close the jail. Yet, it seems like policy is moving in the opposite direction, and they're spending millions of dollars to offload - what was it - 50 people to that facility. And really saying - Okay, is this meaningfully addressing this problem? Or are we just once again kicking the can down the road here to figure this out? - to spend $3.5 million to rent 50 beds in Des Moines. It was a 7-2 vote with King County Councilmembers Jeanne Kohl-Welles and Girmay Zahilay voting against the measure to transfer the inmates, really saying that they don't have enough information to really determine that this is the best alternative and that there are functionally deeper problems than this is going to solve, and we're spending money on this kind of stopgap solution that could be really, really helpful to spend in areas that may be more likely to keep people more safe. How do you read this situation? [00:14:49] Riall Johnson: It's funny. I think - it's not funny. It's ironic that it was just Girmay and Jeanne Kohl-Welles. And I would expect Girmay Zahilay to vote No on this 'cause - knowing him. I didn't expect Jeanne Kohl-Welles to vote for this, but it's amazing how principled some elected folks get when they're not running for reelection and they're not looking for - or higher office. And the funny thing is - this is what I've said in politics overall - is you don't have to trust people in politics, you trust their ambitions. And I had a very interesting conversation while - up in Snohomish with a prosecutor - and it opened my eyes because, and we're talking about bail reform - just letting them out. Why are we even putting these people in jail for minor stuff? Why are we even putting - they don't even have to be there. And that's the thing - why is this conversation, are we having in the "most progressive county" - I'm quoting, you can't see me - that we have a full jail? And it's because we have to just redefine what crime actually is. These people that they're bringing in for "crimes" aren't crimes in most other parts of the world. So they shouldn't even have to be there. It's minor offenses that they're in there, that they could just either pay a fine or not be a crime in the first place. And so we should - if we just redefined that, we wouldn't do that. But we're already stuck in this narrative that we're not tough on crime at all. We're the toughest country on crime in the world. And this is what this prosecutor told me was, and it shows - 'cause he's gonna, obviously he was gonna run for reelection at the time - when he said, I want to let these people out, but all it takes is one. All it takes is one of them to recommit and do something egregious and do something really bad. And the whole thing is gone. And it made me realize that - Yeah, he's not right. He's right about himself - his world is turned up now. His reelection chances are gone. His job, it's - his future is in jeopardy if that happens, not everyone else's. Because the thing is, no matter - the longer you hold people in jail, they're gonna - and you can't put people in jail for life. You're gonna get out at some point. They're worse off - they're gonna be - and more likely going to commit something more serious because they're in a worse situation than before. They're more damaged than before. So the effect is that we're even - why we're even putting these people in the jail, or most of these people in jail, in the first place is trivial. So we shouldn't even have to vote to relocate them or borrow beds from other states, other counties - because they shouldn't be in jail in the first place. And they're not realizing that solution. But every one of those people - all seven that voted for it - are all still planning on running for something in the future. And that's what they're scared of. They're scared of that one person that gets out of jail, commits something bad, worse, and they get blamed for it. They don't - and this happened to Chesa Boudin - 'cause he let a lot of people out of jail. And one person assaulted someone in the - actually, I think in the Asian community - and they used that as a cudgel, and just - [00:18:23] Crystal Fincher: And that was in San Francisco, right? [00:18:24] Riall Johnson: Over and over and over - yeah, in San Francisco. And that's what - they're all scared of that - you can see. And that's my theory, 'cause you talk to them one-on-one - they all wanna vote No, they all wanna do this, the right thing - but they know they can't because they're scared of the reelection chances, or further election chances, including Dow Constantine. [00:18:47] Crystal Fincher: It's something that we commonly see, and unfortunately they're afraid of - they're afraid of following the data for fear of weaponization of the anecdote. Because yes, there are certainly people who are invested in the status quo in our current system, who are salivating to use anything to help bolster their position or discredit others. Because they know that they have to rely on the anecdotes, because the data is not on their side. But there's a lot of money to be made from the existing system and what they're doing. There's a ton of money to be made in a variety of facets, but really the impact of that - and what we need to not pepper over - is that you're selling out the rest of the community, you're harming the rest of the community. Because the data is what it is. We know that overall, fewer people are going to be harmed and victimized if we change the approach that we take, if we stop focusing on these punitive, punishment-based approaches - based on us not feeling like people are worthy of humanity, or we need to personally feel like we punish them. Does that feeling justify the increased likelihood and increased events of harm that are really happening to real people? It's a challenge and it's a shame. You said Jeanne Kohl-Welles - also not running again and seeming to be a little freer in her comments and considerations - she did call on Dow to follow through on his promise to close the downtown jail. And she also expressed, as did Girmay and some other council members, expressed concern that because this appears to be such a stopgap measure that doesn't seem to be robust enough to solve the actual problem, that they're concerned about getting another request for funding, and a request for an extension, and a request for expansion of this - because this doesn't actually solve the problem, even though we're forking over millions of dollars to make that happen. So they took some votes to ensure that an automatic extension or an automatic expansion couldn't happen, that their approval is gonna be required for that. But also if you're approving this - even if that does happen, what is the logic of voting No if you voted for this? Again, I'm not quite sure what that is, but it'll be interesting to follow. We will continue to follow this, and it's a conversation that we continue to have. Also this week, we got news that bonuses so far have not shown to recruit many new officers. And for the amount of money that's invested - not just in salaries and benefits for police, but also these signing bonuses - certainly I think most people were hoping, who viewed this as a solution, to get much more bang for their buck as they did. It's interesting in that we have heard the Harrell administration talk about data and dashboards and all that information. And the data that we have received on this doesn't seem to be too promising, yet that doesn't seem to be deterring many people. They said it's too soon to figure out that this is a failure, or to conclude that this is a failure. We did see an uptick in some of our hiring and have a bit of a larger class, so maybe there's some benefit that we're getting from this. Although we have heard from officers themselves who've said - These signing bonuses don't make a difference. If someone is leery to come, and especially given the salary, throwing an extra $10,000 at them isn't really going to be big enough to make the difference here. Now it could with a lot of other positions that have shortages in the City, but we seem to be focused on police right now. And so it is just going to be interesting to see if it's just - well, the data didn't look like we wanted it to, but we're just going to keep pushing forward and not adjust - while expressing the importance of better performance and getting data and metrics from other public safety initiatives or things that are running behind, like alternative response. And really this is money that could be invested in other areas. How do you see this? [00:23:48] Riall Johnson: It's just another - I feel like I'm repeating myself - it's typical. It's typical American exceptionalism - thinking that the country with the most police than any other military force, with more police than any other military force, is going to solve this. There's never been a correlation of more police and less crime - never. If anything it's gone the opposite - less police, you get less crime. We're so invested as a country - that more police is going to solve our stuff. And we have more police than ever, always. And it's just never affected crime. And if anything, it just affects more arrests - and it's just arrests for bull crap - told you I wasn't going to cuss. So I think it's - sarcastically speaking - if we were just nicer to cops in Seattle, more of them would come 'cause that's what - don't take this out of context 'cause like someone's clips this, 'cause it's - that's the narrative you see in the newspaper. Cops don't want to be here 'cause they're not nice to us here. There's too much protest, and too liberal, and it's too progressive. You hear this narrative outside - that's what's deterring - if that's deterring cops, it's too bad. Your job's tough, I'm sorry. You completely say - We're proud, we support the blue, and it's the toughest job - f*cking do it. They don't want to do it. They want an easy job where they can bully people and get away with it more often. So they're not afraid of being - and it's not so much being treated bad - they're afraid of accountability 'cause they feel like Seattle might hold them more accountable. I think it just doesn't matter 'cause - and I'm happy actually that less and less people want to be cops because probably - you see this generation's growing up - seeing more and more of what cops are doing, less of them want to be that. And I hope that's gonna be a nationwide trend overall. Gen Z and Gen A, I think are growing up - they're seeing more and more police violence. We didn't get to grow up seeing those constant videos. All we saw was a Rodney King video - we didn't have the cameras. I'm turning 45 this month. I didn't see constant police violence growing up. I grew up - I was 16 when Hillary and Joe Biden and Bill Clinton brought us the crime bill. I was a super predator in their eyes. And we were sold on that - me and my generation and everyone else - was sold on that stuff that more police is gonna solve this. And all it did was just lock more people up - for the same stuff I saw at Stanford University, tons of kids do. And boy, they weren't kicking down those doors. So it's never - more police has never solved crime - is not going to. So I'm actually happy that it's failing because it's going to show - and you see the stats of crime is still staying the same or going down, even with less cops. If we invest more in the communities and provide more housing and more services, we'll have less crime - 'cause we'll have less poverty and we'll have less need - because most of them is just crimes of poverty. So I think this is something I want to see nationwide - is just less cops, people wanting to be cops, because we're opening people's eyes to the culture of it. And a lot of younger generation growing up don't want to be part of that culture. And I hope that - so I say, keep filming people, keep filming them all the time, put them on blast, hold them accountable as best you can. And hopefully this is a trend that we see nationwide. [00:27:33] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, absolutely. And it will be interesting to see where these trends follow. It'll also be interesting just to see the electoral trends. We also saw this week, the City of Chicago opted to elect a progressive mayor who the police union was vehemently opposed to. They said that they would walk off the job if this person were elected and they're just going to do that. And well - the city's voters called their bluff. [00:28:02] Riall Johnson: Please leave. Please don't go - oh no. We'll see if they do - they won't, they won't. [00:28:11] Crystal Fincher: Maybe a couple might, but once again, I think this is an area where residents continue to be out ahead of elected officials in this area. Residents don't seem to have the hang up over conversations about comprehensive public safety, and public safety being much bigger than policing and having to be much bigger than policing. We have to have conversations about meeting people's basic needs. We have to have conversations about poverty and homelessness and all of that. And really addressing the roots of those problems - making sure people's basic needs are met - that impacts our public safety, that impacts how many people are victimized, it reduces the amount of people who are victimized in a variety of ways. And that really is the bottom line - we become safer when we do that. Think voters are there - there's certainly a large percentage of them - winning percentages of voters are there. And we just need actions by our elected officials that reflect that. [00:29:15] Riall Johnson: It's funny - unless you've been in a situation where you can't afford food, can't afford rent, can't afford a place to stay, you can't judge people if they're taking from major corporations. Meanwhile, corporations are committing exponentially more wage theft than you could ever steal from the cosmetic aisle. And it's very hard to combat the narrative as a consultant or in politics when they only have to show one or three videos - one to three videos - of the same shoplifting over and over and over, and then say it's a crime spree. They have the illustration advantage to do that. It's very hard. It was very hard to combat that in 2021 and to this day. So apparently, if you listen to the right narrative - the narrative on the right - crime has been skyrocketing for so long. But the stats show it's lower or the same - it's apparently gone through the graph and come back up to the bottom to go right back where it was. But every year, crime's skyrocketing. So where is it skyrocketing to? Apparently, everyone's a criminal at this point if you say - what is skyrocketing and what is actually crime. I used to do crime all the time when I was in college. I was at Stanford University, one of the richest schools in the country, and I shoplifted all I got, all I could 'cause I was broke. I couldn't work. I wasn't allowed to work. This is before the NIL [name, image, likeness] stuff. I stole groceries constantly. I'm admitting to the crime. I testified on this during the whole, and when we were trying to legalize college athletes getting paid. 'Cause when I can afford food, I don't have to steal it. But I have to eat somehow. And I had to eat at a level of a college athlete, of a college football player. So I stole groceries from Safeway constantly, every chance I got. And thank God I was good at it - but also, I had to. What else was I going to do? My parents couldn't send me money, and I couldn't even get a job 'cause it was illegal for me to get a job while I was in college. I was fortunate to not grow up in poverty, and my parents were middle class, but they weren't obviously able to just send me money every week while I was in college - sitting there broke. So I stole - I just stole food. And if they even had it, I was scared to ask them for it. I felt more dignified stealing food than asking for money from my parents - even if it was like 20 bucks, so I can go grocery shopping, which that could actually get some groceries back then, 1998. So we have to understand - it's not about who's doing the crime or what's happening - it's like why? Why is this happening? And they think it's just 'cause people are criminals and we need to lock up more people. Even though as a country, we lock up more people than anywhere else in the world - at four times the rate. And we think doing that more is going to solve the problem. [00:32:11] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, to me - it's just telling - okay, if that's what we have been doing for 30 years, and we feel that things now are worse than they've ever been - maybe that's a signal that it's not the best solution. Maybe that's a signal that that approach has failed and we should try something else. That is not how people invested in keeping things the way they are feel about it, by and large, unfortunately. But I guess the other news is that there - wow, is a whole lot more people who are less and less invested and actually invested in changing the way that things are. And those are becoming majorities in many cities and areas and states. And we're seeing that play out in a lot of these elections. So we will continue to follow that conversation and what happens. Also just wanted to cover - since you're here, since we do elections and politics - so at my latest count, I believe there are 36 declared candidates for Seattle City Council across all of the districts. That is a big number - and there are a lot of people at this point in time. A lot fewer people have qualified for Democracy Vouchers. I think we're gonna get an update on Monday perhaps to see who else may have qualified. But out of everyone, it looks like in District 1, Preston Anderson and Rob Saka have completed the Democracy Voucher qualifying process. In District 2, Tammy Morales has qualified for Democracy Vouchers. In District 3, Joy Hollingsworth and Alex Hudson have completed the qualifying process. In District 4, Ron Davis as well as Kenneth Wilson have completed the qualifying process. In District 5, no one has at this point in time via the publicly available information on the Democracy Voucher website. In District 6, Dan Strauss, the incumbent, has completed the qualifying process - as has incumbent Andrew Lewis in District 7. Those are all of the people who have been reported as successfully qualifying for Democracy Vouchers - obviously a big gate and necessary accomplishment for a campaign. But there are a lot who are in a lot of different positions. There is a sea of candidates. So I guess I'll just open it up to you on your thoughts - about anyone in particular, or this crop of candidates overall, and what this means for the City of Seattle. [00:34:53] Riall Johnson: I think it was - did you say 36? I think 49 ran last - four years ago. I think there was more open seats. I think there was only one incumbent. Debora Juarez was the only incumbent running. So now we only have two - no, three incumbents this time with Tammy, Dan, and Lewis. I used to work with Dan by the way - we were coworkers long time ago. [00:35:23] Crystal Fincher: Really? [00:35:23] Riall Johnson: Yeah, for the Alliance for Gun Responsibility. I'm a fan of Dan Strauss - personally. I disagree with him a lot, but a fan of Dan. But either way, this year is gonna be weird 'cause 2019 - going off 2019 - it was a big rally for progressive and it was a big progressive wave there, especially when Amazon dropped that million dollar bomb at the end, on top of the million dollars they already spent through the Chamber. I think this is gonna be interesting. I'm a big fan of Tammy, obviously - she's a client, or former client - I'm not doing any elections this year. So I don't think - she doesn't even need help. She was one of the best campaigners I've ever seen, so I think she's going to - she'll win on her own. She's gonna win. I think she's got - working with somebody, she's in good hands - but I don't see anyone beating Tammy. And in terms of the other races, it's just gonna be weird to see - they're not gonna have this narrative about fighting Amazon and stuff 'cause Amazon actually learned, the Chamber learned to step out of it and then distribute their money through other channels. They're still gonna put the same amount of money - they're just gonna put it so it's harder to track. So I encourage people to just look - you can still find it - look where the money's going. Look where it's going - they're gonna go through another entity. They're gonna distribute through other different donors. They're still gonna be backing the people. So just look where all the rich people, the same donors you see every year putting behind their own corporate police candidates. And you're gonna see that. And then that's gonna tell you all you really need to know - who's in what. 'Cause the thing is this is what - it always irks me about Seattle and a lot of cities nationwide, but especially Seattle - a lot of these races actually in the end are irrelevant unless you get a really super majority. The whole narrative of Seattle being this progressive place is false. Seattle has no income tax. It's a libertarian utopia, in my opinion. But they blame all their problems on a Brown woman named Kshama because she's the only socialist in there. If you're outside of Seattle or the narrative, thinks like Kshama runs the City. No, there's no way any city council member can run the City. The mayor runs the city. And we've had a corporate mayor for the last 46 out of 50 years, I think. The only mayor that actually did anything progressive was Mike McGinn. And it's funny - you look at the stats, you look at the homelessness rate after 2013 - it's gone up pretty - a whole lot since 2013. [00:38:11] Crystal Fincher: As has the crime rate. [00:38:12] Riall Johnson: Exactly. [00:38:14] Crystal Fincher: I think it was lower - McGinn enjoyed the lowest crime rates in the last 40 years, which - he would be the first person to tell you - were not only because of his policies, he did benefit from policies from Greg Nickels also. But numbers don't lie. [00:38:34] Riall Johnson: Yeah, and we stopped investing in housing overall. And the City - and even if the City Council gives and puts money in housing, it's not like - they just give you the money or approve it, the mayor's got to execute it. And Jenny - I remember seeing Jenny Durkan literally just declined to use the money in any sort of way. She promised a 1,000 or 10,000 tiny homes or whatever - she built a hundred. It's - we got the corporate mayor we've asked for - the Chamber's got their candidate for the last two decades, or the last decade. They got Murray, they got Jenny, they got Tim what's-his-name? The guy who was council for - [00:39:10] Crystal Fincher: Briefly, Tim Burgess. [00:39:11] Riall Johnson: Tim Burgess. Bruce Harrell twice now. And it's gonna go the same way every time. As long as you get a mayor that can't do anything unless they get approval from their corporate overlords - we all call it - we're gonna have this problem all the time, no matter who we elect to City Council. So Tammy's gonna win. Everyone else that I see on the table is just gonna be - is some semi-progressive right now that's just gonna go with the status quo. And she's probably gonna be a lone voice, lonely voice on that council. And then she's now gonna start getting the blame because they can't - they're not gonna have Kshama to blame anymore. And so it's gonna be sad to see all problems - even though it's like you got the mayor you wanted, you got the city council candidates you wanted - you're not gonna have Kshama, you're not gonna have Teresa, all you're gonna have is Tammy. And somehow Tammy's gonna be - they're gonna try and blame Tammy for the - all the problems they have when they've caused it. So it's just, it's gonna be funny to watch this after the election, but in terms of who I see - I just don't, I'm sorry - I'm not paying attention enough, but I don't see anyone outside of Tammy Morales that kind of fits my - what I wanna see in a councilmember. That's my biased opinion, so - as much as I love, I like Dan Strauss as a person, and I think he's better than the person that's challenged him obviously. Me and Dan would have disagreements face-to-face if we met, if we saw, if I saw him again. I just don't see it. I see - either you have to get a major majority of veto-proof votes constantly that's going to actually defund the police, that's actually going to provide housing, that's actually going to fund transit. We're gonna be in this cycle over and over and over as long as we have a mayor that refuses to actually do the things and is beholden to the large corporations we have here in Seattle. So I don't see - I see these elections as inconsequential, somewhat irrelevant in the overall scheme of things. They're important, obviously - you want the support, but the one city councilmember in your district is one-ninth of about 15% of power in the City. That's how much the city council pretty much has - 15-20% of the power. The rest of the 80-90% is the mayor's office. And that's - but the overall narrative - it's hard to get that across 'cause you watch local news, you watch Fox News or cable news, you think this radical socialist Brown woman is running Seattle because that's who they put on the face of it. Never smiling, always with her mouth open yelling - when you, if you meet Kshama, she's the nicest person possible, she's always smiling. But they always want to get it - it's just funny how that narrative is painted on these things. And same with Tammy - they're going to put Tammy on there with - it's typical misogynistic stuff you see with - they always put her with - as she's speaking and then they get her at the worst moment possible with her mouth open. And they're going to do this over and over and over to put the blame on them so they can avoid accountability. [00:42:26] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, it is - that trope basically is well-worn. And they do like to pick a favorite progressive person to pick on - that's a lot of P's, but anyway - for me, I need to get more familiar with a lot of candidates, certainly. But I think I'm with you just on the - I'm, I can't say across the board, 'cause there have been a couple that I have heard some conclusive opinions on - taking away almost whether or not I agree with people on issues, it is just hard in this crop to find people really saying where they stand on it. And again, certainly there have been a few who have, but it seems like the majority is afraid to say anything. And to your point that the candidates who have been favored by the Chamber and corporate interests, those candidates for mayor have won for the past decade. And there is no one who has any more power in the City than the mayor. The City Council, to your point, can fund things and can direct policy. But it provides the funding - it actually can't spend that money itself. That is up to the executive. The executive has to spend the money. They manage and implement all of the things in the City. Every department answers to the mayor, including the police department - and what happens there is completely the mayor's responsibility. That is the executive, that is the person with the most power. And it feels like that goes by the wayside because there has been a person on the council that they've been able to demonize from the progressive side that - it reminds me just of conversations about racism or sexism or anti-trans messaging where it's like - simultaneously, the people who you're railing against are somehow deficient in their eyes, but also so smart and powerful and numerous that they can do everything and every bad thing is their fault. And there's this big magical conspiracy that is happening that people are, I guess, communicating telepathically to coordinate all of the horrible things that as conservatives would say, liberals want. But it's just - yeah, I don't know. I don't know. I'm not quite inspired by the crop of candidates, but I think it's just - you're gonna have to decide to do something. And we're at the point where we've had now 10 years worth of really mayors painting themselves as the adult in the room, the people who can bring together people who disagree, and bring everyone together and figure out where people agree and can make progress. And that's just messaging to excuse people not taking action. That has not materialized. What that equates to in practice is just gridlock and nothing happening. And I think we're seeing the result of nothing happening for so long. This is why so many - homelessness has skyrocketed, income inequality is skyrocketing - continuing to do so - so many of the things that we have labeled crises have only gotten worse because the people who said that they were gonna bring everyone together and stop making people mad, like those divisive progressives - it turns out you do have to make a decision at some point. And if you don't, the bad thing continues to happen and that happens. And I think lots of people are at the point with Bruce Harrell - you've made lots of promises that sound great. It seems like you forgot about some of those promises and other of those promises are running like late, way behind schedule. Maybe you changed your mind. Maybe that was just rhetoric. But you said things and we want to see you deliver, and we're waiting. [00:46:45] Riall Johnson: Yes. We'll see what Backroom Bruce does in the next two years, which - we'll see. I've met Bruce - actually he's a nice guy, charismatic guy - he wins people over pretty easily. And actually I turned him down. I couldn't do it. 'Cause it's just - you can't, I just can't give in to corporate interests like that. This is the thing - I don't know how much time more we've got 'cause this is - I'm going back to 2019 and my experience. And this is a problem that needs to be said in Seattle about the progressive left - the power players in the progressive left - they don't want change either. They just want power. And if anyone's listening, they can see - I think I have it on my pinned tweet back in 2019 - the problem I saw and I identified it. And I burned a lot of bridges saying this out public. And I'll say it again though, 'cause it needs to be called out. There was a big movement behind progressive candidates. "Progressive candidates." They put about a million dollars behind six candidates for the open seats. There was three white candidates and three candidates of color. They put over $900,000 behind the white candidates and about $23,000 total behind the candidates of color - 18 of that 23,000 went to Tammy. The other 2,000 each went to Kshama and Shaun Scott - it was a literal direct correlation of skin color by who got more money. And they spent more money against Mark Solomon - Tammy's candidate, who was also Black, a Black man - than spending more money for Shaun. That's how anti-Black the Seattle left is. Seattle is 6% black. 20 years ago, it was 13% Black. So somehow this pro-Black, equitable, progressive city has been systematically kicking Black people out of this city for the last 20 years. And I'm one of them. So it's just - it's a false narrative, I think, to think that there's people who claim to be for this. And you'll literally see in Seattle where someone will have a sign saying, "In this house, Black Lives Matter, love is love," blah, blah, blah, all that stuff. And then right next to it, literally it'll say, "Don't rezone this property, make it so historic." Like it's all platitudes I see. And I see it not just with voters, but I see it with the people in power - the people in the "progressive" movements that actually have the money, and they don't put their money where the mouth is. There's never a movement supported by this. They don't put the money behind actual progressive candidates, or abolitionists, or whatever. They just talk the talk. They put all this money behind Dan Strauss, Andrew Lewis, and Lisa Herbold - and they all waffled on all their votes. They didn't do anything. They just did middle of the road stuff. But meanwhile, the candidates that actually were pushing for real progressive transformative policies, like Shaun Scott, Kshama Sawant, and Tammy Morales - they didn't support that way. And the reason - I burned bridges - I'll burn them again, I'll burn the ships. 'Cause it needs to be said. And it needs to be - look where the money's going, and you'll see where people stand. And the funny thing is we just - and this is why you see a lot of these candidates, even this year, waffling on stuff. They're coming out middle of the road. They say they're progressive. They come from progressive organizations that are well-funded, and they're not taking proper stands because they're scared to - because the organizations that support them are scared to as well. So I think this needs to be said and needs to be called out - until we have some real progressive candidates that can stand on their own and stand against even their own backers, like the unions and the progressive organizations that - I'm not gonna name names, I've already done that. But they know who I'm talking about and they know I'm talking about them, and I don't care. But the thing is we need candidates that will do that, and we need more communities to stand up against that, and fight on their own. And it's very hard to do that because - ultimately, you're turning away resources - because these are well-resourced organizations as well and progressive organizations. And it's hard to do that without resources. And once - when you do that, you gotta realize you're gonna be on your own and you're gonna have to do this on just pure human power - with a little bit of money. And just - and I guess, hopefully vouchers - on a minimal budget, that you could, that hopefully you can win by. [00:51:42] Crystal Fincher: Thank you for all of your insight today, Riall Burn the Ships Johnson. Appreciate your insight and reflections and perspective. And with that, I thank everyone for listening to Hacks & Wonks on this Friday, April 7th - it's April 7th already - 2023. The producer of Hacks & Wonks is Shannon Cheng. Our insightful cohost today is Principal Partner at Prism West, Riall Johnson. You can find Riall on Twitter @RiallJohnson, that's R-I-A-L-L Johnson. You can follow Hacks & Wonks on Twitter @HacksWonks. And you can find me on Twitter @finchfrii, that's two I's at the end. You can catch Hacks & Wonks on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts - just type "Hacks and Wonks" into the search bar. Be sure to subscribe to get the full versions of our Friday almost-live shows and our midweek show delivered to your feed. If you like us, leave a review. You can also get a full transcript of this episode and links to the resources referenced in the show at officialhacksandwonks.com and in the podcast episode notes. Thanks for tuning in - talk to you next time.

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Welcome to our ICONversations, a series where you will hear iconic Black feminist anthropologists answer five questions about their intellectual projects and growth, what their work has meant to them, and the imprints they want to leave on the world. We're doing something a little different today: We had the opportunity to speak with Tracy Heather Strain, award-winning writer, director, and producer whose most recent work covers the life and times of Zora Neale Hurston. Her work aims to reveal the ways that our positionality shape lives and reflect and challenge society's narratives. As she says: "I feel a great responsibility to try to bring complexity and nuance to Black women's lives on screen." Be sure to check out Tracy's work American Experience presents Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space on PBS! Other Places to Find Tracy The Film Posse Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by sharing it on social media! Tag us @zorasdaughters on Instagram and @zoras_daughters on Twitter. Find Tracy on Twitter.

Welcome to our ICONversations, a series where you will hear iconic Black feminist anthropologists answer five questions about their intellectual projects and growth, what their work has meant to them, and the imprints they want to leave on the world. In this first episode, Alyssa and Brendane sit down with Dr. Irma McClaurin, an anthropologist who defies definition. In her words: "I don't do academic windows." Dr. McClaurin is a bio-cultural anthropologist, author, leader, and entrepreneur. She has, and continues to walk in alignment with her life's purpose: creating space for Black women to thrive, to be celebrated and remembered. Be sure to check out Dr. McClaurin in the PBS Documentary Claiming a Space about the life and work of Zora Neale Hurston. Other Places to Catch Dr. McClaurin ‘Why We Still Love Zora': Irma McClaurin on PBS Documentary ‘Claiming a Space' and Zora Neale Hurston's Legacy (Janell Hobson, 2023) Women of Belize (Irma McClaurin, 1996) Black Feminist Anthropology (Irma McClaurin, ed., 2001) Black Feminist Archive at UMass If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by sharing it on social media! Tag us @zorasdaughters on Instagram and @zoras_daughters on Twitter. Find Dr. McClaurin on Twitter and Instagram. Speak to you next week with Part II!

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Our guest this week is Pedro Silva from Drone by Dro. Since getting his Part 107 license, Pedro has worked on a variety of drone photography and videography jobs, including construction work, real estate listing photos and videos, and even a video for a hospital that recently did a huge renovation. (The video he created for the hospital actually won an award!) Pedro's been able to quit his job as a waiter and focus on building Drone by Dro full-time. An interesting thing about his business is that since he lives near Washington, DC, he has to request special authorization to fly in the restricted airspace that surrounds the US capitol. To hear more about Pedro's business and how he's been able to get authorization to fly in the restricted airspace around Washington, DC, be sure to listen to this week's podcast episode!   Connect with Pedro: Website: https://www.dronebydro.com/ Instagram: @dronebydro Twitter: @dronebydro   Have a Drone Business? Want to be Interviewed for the Drone to $1K Podcast? Complete this questionnaire: Drone to $1K Business Owner Application   Training from Drone Launch Academy Part 107 Exam Prep Course ($50 off) Aerial Photo Pro Course ($50 off) Aerial Video A to Z Course ($100 off) Aerial Roof Inspection Pro Course ($100 off) Drones 101 Course ($20 off)   Other Places to Listen iTunes Stitcher Spotify TuneI

This week's guest is Chris Francescani from Sunset Beach Films. Chris was a journalist and reporter for 25 years. Now, he uses drones to create marketing and promotional videos for local businesses in Eastern Long Island. Chris has been able to find new clients by joining chambers of commerce and networking with business owners who could use social media drone videos to promote their businesses. Be sure to listen to this week's Drone to $1K Podcast episode to hear more about Chris and his journey of starting a drone business! And be sure to play this week's two truths and a lie game for a chance to win a Drone Launch prize: https://dronelaunchacademy.typeform.com/to/DFYpPnDo   Connect with Chris: Website: https://sunsetbeachfilms.com/ Instagram: @sunsetbeachfilms Facebook: Sunset Beach Films   Have a Drone Business? Want to be Interviewed for the Drone to $1K Podcast? Complete this questionnaire: Drone to $1K Business Owner Application   Training from Drone Launch Academy Part 107 Exam Prep Course ($50 off) Aerial Photo Pro Course ($50 off) Aerial Video A to Z Course ($100 off) Aerial Roof Inspection Pro Course ($100 off) Drones 101 Course ($20 off)   Other Places to Listen iTunes Stitcher Spotify TuneI  

On today's episode… Alex Jones attorneys accidentally sent years and years of text message and financial records to the lawyers for the Sandy Hook families, ugh oh (00:24:04). A man set an entire forest in Utah on fire after trying to kill a spider with a lighter (while high), the earth is spinning faster than it should be, and a town in South Korea make a TV commercial too hot for TV commercial to promote their garlic crop. (00:00:00) - Timestamps Cup of Coffee in the Big Time (00:08:07) - Joke of the day - Chest Hair (00:11:04) - NFL Challenges It's Own Deshaun Watson Decision (00:16:22) - Indiana Republican Rep. Jackie Walorski dies in car accident (00:20:32) - Hard hitting stories on Tacos Cream of the Crop (00:24:04) - Alex Jones “Attorneys Messed Up” Accidentally Leak All His Records (00:36:24) - Stoned Man Burns Down Forrest Attempting to Kill Spider with Lighter TikTok International Moment( 00:44:19) - South Korea - Garlic Farmers in South Korea Upset Many with Sexy Garlic Ad (00:57:26) - The World is Spinning Faster Than Ever These stories, and much more, brought to you by our incredible sponsors: Mizzen+Main - The inventors of the performance fabric dress shirt. Mizzen+Main just turned 10, so they've got great deals running on their site all summer long. Right now, if you go to MizzenAndMain.com and use promo code HARDFACTOR, you'll receive $25 off any regular price order of $130 or more Private Internet Access - The most transparent VPN provider on the market. If you want to start securing your digital life you can now get an amazing 82% discount on Private Internet Access! That brings it down to just $2.11 dollars a month, and you also get 3 extra months added to your subscription for free. And since Private Internet Access comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and 24/7 Customer Support, it's all risk-free for you. So, head to privateinternetaccess.com/HardFactor and get Private Internet Access today. PredictIt - go to http://PredictIt.org/promo/HardFactor40 to get your first $40 matched on us in the stock market of politics and bet on this year's Midterm Elections Go to store.hardfactor.com and patreon.com/hardfactor to support the pod with incredible merch and bonus podcasts Leave us a Voicemail at 512-270-1480, send us a voice memo to hardfactorvoicemail@gmail.com, and/or leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts to hear it on Friday's show Other Places to Listen: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Lots More... Watch Full Episodes on YouTube Follow @HardFactorNews on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hard-factor/support

Our guest this week is Grant Puckrin from 19th UAS Precision. Grant's drone business started out doing real estate photography and videography. Now, Grant wants to expand into the agriculture industry. Growing up on a farm, Grant experienced firsthand the hard work and long hours that farmers put into their jobs. He wanted to find a way to use drones to help them save time and resources. Grant bought a multispectral drone AND a spraying drone and is waiting on his paperwork to be finalized before he can get started with his crop spraying services. To hear more about Grant's drone work, be sure to listen to this week's Drone to $1K Podcast episode! And don't forget to play this week's two truths and a lie game: https://dronelaunchacademy.typeform.com/to/ZYlImGKT   Connect with Grant: Website: https://19thdesigns.com/ Facebook: @19thuasprecision Instagram: @19thuasprecision YouTube: 19th Designs   Have a Drone Business? Want to be Interviewed for the Drone to $1K Podcast? Complete this questionnaire: Drone to $1K Business Owner Application   Training from Drone Launch Academy Part 107 Exam Prep Course ($50 off) Aerial Photo Pro Course ($50 off) Aerial Video A to Z Course ($100 off) Aerial Roof Inspection Pro Course ($100 off) Drones 101 Course ($20 off)   Other Places to Listen iTunes Stitcher Spotify TuneI

GETTING OVER THE PAST Amazing Shiur by Rabbi Yaron Reuven https://youtu.be/WDxQNuHNxXs Baruch HaShem the 7th CHIZUK EVENT was full of Major BH News Announcements and Chizuk in Emunah. Some of Notable Points of The Night: Real Strategy To Overcome Past Issues and Difficult Relationships That Are Making Your TeShuva More Difficult, Where Is Gehinom Mentioned In Halacha, The Upcoming SIYUM ORAL TORAH Israel Event and The WINNER OF BIG RAFFLE FLIGHT TO ISRAEL EVENT. Amazing Work by Team BeEzrat Hashem in setting up a Beautiful Event With Lots of Valuable FREE Gifts. We Had Guests Fly In From Chicago, Texas, New York and Other Places, All Leaving With Newfound Inspiration and Knowledge Baruch HaShem. The Rav Met With Everyone That Attended and Wanted One-on-One Meeting, Each Getting As Much Time As Needed. We Started At 6:30 PM and Left The Place At 2AM. The Meetings With The Young Kids and Teenagers Are Usually The Most Interesting, As Their Questions and Issues Are Always Clever and Enjoyable For The Rav To Answer. Baruch HaShem a Big Thank You To Our Generous SPONSORS Who Can Be Certain That Their Spiritual Portfolio's Value Skyrocketed In Last 24 Hours. Praiseworthy Are They For Bring Nachat To HaShem.

On today's episode… Russia announces that they are foisting us with the retirement of the International Space Station (ISS) starting in 2025 (00:15:25), Brittney news, Lake Mead bodies, RIP Michael J Fox, Meth Murderer, Zombie Spiders, US' recession proof definitions, and much more… (00:00:00) - Timestamps Cup of Coffee in the Big Time (00:05:35) - Fun Fact - Michael J Fox's real name is Michael A Fox (00:07:00) - Joke of the Day from Survivor Shaun (00:07:40) - Brittney Spears is still putting out GREAT photos while feuding with her mom (00:10:05) - Hope Solo is allegedly doing better after rehab (00:11:40) - More dead bodies surfacing as Lake Mead dries up at the Hoover Dam (00:15:25) - Russia is leaving the International Space Station after 2024 + Cumming in Space Cream of the Crop (00:20:10) - RIP Wally Cleaver and Michael J Fox Which One's Worse?? (00:29:50) - Insane Crystal Meth addict named Crystal in Minnesota Commits Murder by Scissor after Attending “PowWow” (00:35:35) - Zombie Spiders are being made at Rice University in Texas TikTok International Moment (00:42:30) - Canada - Man has his 2 cats sent to San Francisco when his Visa prevented him from joining the flight (00:52:55) - London - Queen's Guard lays down the law over horse reigns Do Recessions Even Exist? (00:56:50) - We discuss whether it's even possible for the USA to enter a recession as huge financial news drops this week These stories, and much more, brought to you by our incredible sponsors: Upside - Upside is an incredible app for anyone who buys gas, groceries or dines out. Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code hardfactor to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. Black Buffalo - Are you still dipping traditional tobacco or those white portion things? If so and you're 21, it's time to get with Black Buffalo. It's everything you love about dipping, just without the actual tobacco leaf or stem. Head to BlackBuffalo.com and use promo code HARDFACTOR at checkout for 25% off your first order. PredictIt - go to http://PredictIt.org/promo/HardFactor40 to get your first $40 matched on us in the stock market of politics and bet on this year's Midterm Elections Go to store.hardfactor.com and patreon.com/hardfactor to support the pod with incredible merch and bonus podcasts Leave us a Voicemail at 512-270-1480, send us a voice memo to hardfactorvoicemail@gmail.com, and/or leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts to hear it on Friday's show Other Places to Listen: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Lots More... Watch Full Episodes on YouTube Follow @HardFactorNews on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hard-factor/support

Our guest this week is Joe Morgan from Eyes Above Texas Imagery. Joe's been a Part 107-licensed drone pilot since 2017. Since then, he's gained tons of experience in the drone industry. He's skilled in photography & videography, mapping & photogrammetry, and inspection work. Over the past several years, Joe's built a reputation as a safe and professional drone service provider that always delivers quality work. To hear all about Joe's drone work and his advice for aspiring drone business owners, give this week's Drone to $1K Podcast episode a listen! And don't forget to play our 2 truths and a lie game for a chance to win one of this week's prizes: https://dronelaunchacademy.typeform.com/to/D92UH9Un And if you want to join Drone Launch Connect for just $1 for your first month, just click here: www.dronelaunchconnect.com   Connect with Joe: Website: https://www.eyesabovetx.com/ Instagram: @eyesabovetx Facebook: @eyesabovetexasimagery LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-morgan-340463154/   Have a Drone Business? Want to be Interviewed for the Drone to $1K Podcast? Complete this questionnaire: Drone to $1K Business Owner Application   Training from Drone Launch Academy Part 107 Exam Prep Course ($50 off) Aerial Photo Pro Course ($50 off) Aerial Video A to Z Course ($100 off) Aerial Roof Inspection Pro Course ($100 off) Drones 101 Course ($20 off)   Other Places to Listen iTunes Stitcher Spotify TuneIn

Eric Hellinger from Vivid Flight Media is our guest for this week's episode. Eric only started flying drones about a year and a half ago, and he's already running a successful drone business that specializes in providing FPV videos. If you're not familiar with FPV, it stands for first person view. Eric has created FPV videos for a variety of businesses and organizations, from schools to laboratories to wineries. To hear more about Eric and the cool FPV drone jobs he's worked on, give this week's episode a listen! And if you want a chance to win a Drone Launch prize, don't forget to play our 2 truths and a lie game: https://dronelaunchacademy.typeform.com/to/fCVZxvX2 Plus, you can join our brand new online community, Drone Launch Connect, for just $1 for your first month: www.dronelaunchconnect.com If you want to check out any of the videos/resources Eric mentioned in this episode, here are links to some of them: The FPV bowling alley video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgS54fqKxf0 Joshua Bardwell's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshuaBardwell   Connect with Eric: Website: https://www.vividflightmedia.com/ Instagram: @hellinger_fpv Facebook: @VividFlightMedia YouTube: Hellinger FPV   Have a Drone Business? Want to be Interviewed for the Drone to $1K Podcast? Complete this questionnaire: Drone to $1K Business Owner Application   Training from Drone Launch Academy Part 107 Exam Prep Course ($50 off) Aerial Photo Pro Course ($50 off) Aerial Video A to Z Course ($100 off) Aerial Roof Inspection Pro Course ($100 off) Drones 101 Course ($20 off)   Other Places to Listen iTunes Stitcher Spotify TuneIn

It's the finale of season 2! We get the thing that people thought was gonna be the last ever Twin Peaks TV content and shotgun two eps in a super length ep. We talk about: Luke Has That Twin Peaks Vid Living Rent Free In His Head, Ohio Crypto, Ashley Watches Smart Movies, LEO IS THE WORST, Norma Is Pageant Royalty, Ben Becomes A Religion Guy, Hardworking Andy, Femme Straight Guy, Is Lana The Worst Character, Anne Interrupts Diane, Dance, Deleted Scene, You're My Dad, Molly Got A Thing Wrong, Glastonbary Grove, Coffee Commercials, Andrew Betrays Pete, Dark Lodge, Slow Old Men, Explosions, Everyone Is Here, Other Places, Sheryl Lee Is So Scary, Psych, Evil Coop, How's Annie, Original Plan For Season 3, Death Stranding, Season 2 Plots, Cliffhanger Shows, Soprano Spoiler 2:35:12 - 2:35:22, Cohost, Bonus Episode Plans,

Those cooks at the FDA finally did it an banned Juul Vapes a smaller American company - paving the way for Big Tobacco to stroll on through and reclaim 100% of the market (00:09:52); in response to this ban, or for some other reason like just being totally crazy, Ezra Miller has taken in an entire family he met in hawaii (besides the husband) (00:24:33); Wes does the darkest TikTok International Moment of all time; and MUCH More… (00:00:00) Timestamps Cup of Coffee in the Big Time (00:03:46) (00:03:46) - Holidays: Museum Comes to Life Day + We Missed Hard Factor Day… (00:08:18) - Fired Google Engineer Says AI has Requested a Lawyer (00:09:52) - FDA Officially Bans JUULs (vapes), while ALL the Other Big Tobacco Brands Skate Free! (00:12:50) - Arch Manning Commits to the UT Longhorns (00:15:18) - Olympic US Artistic Swimmer Anita Alvarez gets knocked out under the water (00:17:53) - Brad Pitt Went Treasure Crazy in France for a While/Duck Dynasty Treasure show (00:19:51) - Ukraine becomes EU Candidate… but it doesn't mean much. Also Usky/Joshua 2 (00:22:34) - Largest Python ever Caught in Florida is MASSIVE and full of eggs (00:24:33) - Ezra Miller CUCKS a Man and Gets CPS Called on his Gun/Weed Compound in Vermont TikTok International Moment (Which One's Worse??) (00:35:40) - Turns out there are bugs in almost all tea (00:42:52) (00:42:52) - Australian man accidentally tosses his bride out of their cart on a beautiful Whitsunday Islands Honeymoon… tragically killing her (00:45:20) - Tanzanian mother has her baby stolen and killed by pack of monkeys Hive Five (00:51:17) - Notes/Questions, Comments, Reviews, Videos, and Voicemails from the Hardo Hive These stories, and much more, brought to you by our incredible sponsors: Next Evo Natural - Get this high grade CBD that hits you in 10 minutes and get 25% of orders of $40 or more at http://nextevo.com with promo code HardFactor Sunday - If you want the best lawn in your neighborhood and want it pesticide free and done in 15 minutes get Sunday and get 20% off your kit at http://getsunday.com/factor Feals - Become a member today and get 50% off your first order of this amazing premium brand cbd and free shipping at http://feals.com/factor PredictIt - go to http://PredictIt.org/promo/HardFactor40 to get your first $40 matched on us in the stock market of politics and bet on this year's Midterm Elections Go to store.hardfactor.com and patreon.com/hardfactor to support the pod with incredible merch and bonus podcasts Leave us a Voicemail at 512-270-1480, send us a voice memo to hardfactorvoicemail@gmail.com, and/or leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts to hear it on Friday's show Other Places to Listen: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Lots More... Watch Full Episodes on YouTube Follow @HardFactorNews on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hard-factor/support

Season 5 of the Drone to $1K Podcast is here! This week, Dusty Jolley joins us as our first podcast guest of season 5. Since getting his Part 107 license back in 2020, Dusty has been able to quit his job in insurance (which he was miserable at) so he can pursue 2 of his hobbies: flying drones and welding. Over the past couple of years, Dusty's been doing a variety of drone work, including cinematography, mapping, and even FPV. Aaaand, we're excited to announce that Dusty is now part of the Drone Launch team in an awesome new role. (We'll tell you more about it during this episode.) To learn more about Dusty, some of the cool drone jobs he's done, and his new role at Drone Launch Academy, listen to this week's episode! And if you want a chance to win a Drone Launch prize, don't forget to play our 2 truths and a lie game: https://dronelaunchacademy.typeform.com/to/NByITabu   Connect with Dusty: Instagram: @_d_jolley   Have a Drone Business? Want to be Interviewed for the Drone to $1K Podcast? Complete this questionnaire: Drone to $1K Business Owner Application   Training from Drone Launch Academy Part 107 Exam Prep Course ($50 off) Aerial Photo Pro Course ($50 off) Aerial Video A to Z Course ($100 off) Aerial Roof Inspection Pro Course ($100 off) Drones 101 Course ($20 off)   Other Places to Listen iTunes Stitcher Spotify TuneIn

 We head to Berkeley this week and see the UC Berkeley MFA show and a great show by Candace Lin at BAMPFA. Maysoun is very secretive about touching butts and we dance along to a video with a multi-boobed cow figure. The music in this episode is by Vector HoldImm Thai Street FoodSave SFAI facebook groupClass Action SFAISFAI Faculty UnionUniversity of San Francisco to Acquire SFAI by Sarah HotchkissBART short story contestOther Places art fairThis is where we recorded this week.

5/24/22: Power Ranger Curse, Amish Teslas, Greek Con Artists, and Sick Motel Goers On today's episode…..The Curse of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers strikes again as the Red Ranger was arrested on PPP covid relief fraud (00:19:02). An Amish man passed out in his buggy but his horse was in auto-pilot, he still got a DUI (00:49:07). A restaurant in the Mykonos islands called ‘DK Oyster' is gouging tourists by charging them 100 euros a drink and not letting people know until the bill arrives (00:39:15). The motel room that Casey and Vicki White hid out in is on a 70 person waiting list to stay in (00:56:36). (00:00:00) - Timestamps Cup of Coffee in the Big Time (00:05:22) - Fun Fact: The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers cast was originally paid $600 a week (00:07:30) - Ukraine invasion update(00:12:10) - Biden Time: Joe said yes he would defend Taiwan militarily and what's the deal with gas prices?(00:16:53) - Monkeypox update from the WHO says this outbreak has mainly been transmitted through anal sex (00:19:02) - Juneteenth and Gay Pride ice cream flavors now for sale at Walmart (00:21:36) - Cream of the Crop: The Curse of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers strikes again as the Red Ranger was arrested on PPP covid relief fraud TikTok International Moment (00:35:05) - Spain - A group sex sauna is where the monkeypox outbreak likely began (00:39:15) - Greece - A restaurant in the Mykonos islands called ‘DK Oyster' is gouging tourists charging them 100 euros a drink and not letting people know until the bill arrives Double Trouble, the Crime Corner (00:49:07) - An Amish man passed out in his buggy but his horse was in auto pilot, he still got a DUI (00:56:36) - The motel room that Casey and Vicki White hid out in is on a 70 person waiting list These stories, and much more, brought to you by our incredible sponsors: Feals- Premium CBD to help you relax or help with pain. Go to https://feals.com/factor and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping Black Buffalo - If you're 21 or over and dip or chew, it's time to get with Black Buffalo. It's everything you love about dipping, just without the actual tobacco leaf or stem. Head to https://BlackBuffalo.com and use promo code HARDFACTOR at checkout for 25% off your first order Go to store.hardfactor.com and patreon.com/hardfactor to support the pod with incredible merch and bonus podcasts Leave us a Voicemail at 512-270-1480, send us a voice memo to hardfactorvoicemail@gmail.com, and/or leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts to hear it on Friday's show Other Places to Listen: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Lots More... Watch Full Episodes on YouTube Follow @HardFactorNews on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hard-factor/support

On today's Hard Factor… Amber Heard's nightmare in court continues as her late night elevator rendezvous with James Franco is revealed in court as well as audio where she wants her penis sucked (00:24:10). Is Lionel Messi coming to the MLS as a player/coach/owner in Miami? (00:49:24). What you don't want a cop to do when you call them to investigate a crime at your house (00:54:40). (00:00:00) - Timestamps Cup of Coffee in the Big Time (00:05:25) - A ‘Yellowstone' and ‘1883' spinoff, ‘1932' starring Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford is coming (00:08:42) - MLB pitcher Matt Harvey is suspended 60 games for distributing drugs (00:11:44) - Ted Cruz won a Supreme Court case on campaign finance reform (00:15:44) - Who Wears the Pants? Democratic PA Senate primary winner John Fetterman suffered a stroke on election day and his wife is stepping in and taking over the campaign (00:24:10) - Cream of the Crop: Amber Heard and James Franco elevator to penthouse rendezvous video was released as was a colorful audio clip of Depp and Heard Lightning Round (00:32:05) - Garbage trucks are going up in flames in Mesa, Arizona (00:35:05) - Johnny Cash is peeing from a water tower in Arkansas (00:37:30) - Bad groom Daniel Carney sentenced for sexually assaulting bridesmaid(00:39:41) - Man in Japan gambles away $360,000 in wrongfully given covid relief funds TikTok International Moment (00:45:10) - Russia - All 850 McDonald's are going bye bye in Russia (00:48:10) - Ukraine - Ukrainians have completely taken over their north easter city of Kharkiv and abandoned Mariupol to Russia (00:49:24) - Qatar - Lionel Messi currently of PSG was seen with David Beckham and rumors are he may be buying 35% of Miami's MLS team and becoming a player coach in 2023 Beat Cop (00:54:40) - A San Jose police officer took the law and himself into his own hands and jerked off at a victim's house These stories, and much more, brought to you by our incredible sponsors: Stamps - Sign up with promo code HARDFACTOR for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, plus free postage and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts https://stamps.com Titan - Check out Titan if you want to aim to become the smartest, wealthiest investor you've ever been. So head to https://titan.com/factor to get $50 when you invest with Titan. You MUST go to this URL Go to store.hardfactor.com and patreon.com/hardfactor to support the pod with incredible merch and bonus podcasts Leave us a Voicemail at 512-270-1480, send us a voice memo to hardfactorvoicemail@gmail.com, and/or leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts to hear it on Friday's show Other Places to Listen: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Lots More... Watch Full Episodes on YouTube Follow @HardFactorNews on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hard-factor/support

On Podcast #26, Greg, Bob, and Jerry discuss the Reddit Army, the GameStop $GME events, Robinhood's stopping of trades, and what this means for the market going forward. Book Club Discussion on "The Money Game" by Adam Smith. We also look at our trades for next week. Other Places to Follow Us

On Podcast #24, Jerry & Greg, discuss the how they're building financial resiliency and trying to best prepare for black swan & outlier events such as job losses, broken A/C, a housing crisis, a stock market crash, or perhaps, maybe ... a GLOBAL PANDEMIC? Other Places to Follow Us

On Podcast #23, Jerry & Greg, and Bob discuss the Electronic Vehicle markets and ways to get involved with individual stocks and ETFs such as TSLA, AAPL, ARKK, QCOM, IDRV, MVIS, QS. Other Places to Follow Us

On Podcast #22, Jerry & Greg, and Bob look at some of their favorite small caps and discuss their overall portfolio strategies. Other Places to Follow Us

On Podcast #21, Jerry & Greg, discuss lessons learned in their investing endeavors throughout the year, and their trade ideas for next week. BTC, ETH, XRP, FCX, ARKQ and ARK Genomics, MIK, 43:08 - Small Exchange 10 Year Yield Futures. Other Places to Follow Us

On Podcast #20, Jerry, Greg, and Bob discuss the numerous opportunities in the energy sector. Other Places to Follow Us

On Podcast #19, Jerry, Greg, and Cindy discuss tips and tricks for saving money during the holiday season as a family. https://www.lazarusnaturals.com/ - 60% off CBD products for those that qualify https://www.redweek.com/ - rent a timeshare Save leftovers Thrift Stores and much, much, more! Other Places to Follow Us

On Podcast #18, Jerry, Greg, and Bob discuss dividend investing, and highlight 3 interesting stocks for consideration: $O, $AAPL, $T. Other Places to Follow Us

Jerry, Greg, and Bob discuss the technicals and fundamentals for Square $SQ, and 4 tips for becoming a millionaire quickly. Other Places to Follow Us

Jerry, Greg, and Bob discuss the technicals and fundamentals for 2 stocks, $SPOT and $GOOG, and a criteria to review before picking a stock for your portfolio. Other Places to Follow Us