Podcasts about Parallels

In the 1,009th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by 888poker, Chad Holloway sits down with Albert Cheng, the Chief Growth Officer of Chess.com. Poker may experience a boom among chess players as a popular chess website with millions of daily users launched a poker site and training program. Gambit, launched by Chess.com, is a free-to-use poker software where players can play against bots, friends, and other online users. They can also be walked through the basics of the game, take poker strategy lessons, and track their poker stats. Gambit is specifically aimed at helping new players become introduced to the game without having to lose money or be pushed in-app purchases. "Here's what it is: a poker site built for learning," Chess.com Chief Growth Officer Albert Cheng said in a May blog post. "No real-money gambling. No rake. Just the parts of the chess playbook that have made it work for millions of people, applied to poker." Gambit, which is available on desktop as well as iOS and Android, will be immediately familiar to Chess.com users as the two share the same interface and graphics. A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time    Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show 00:30 | Albert Cheng joins the show 01:11 | Who is Albert Cheng? 03:00 | Parallels between poker & chess 04:57 | How did you learn poker? 06:41 | How did Gambit come about? 10:10 | Not real money 16:30 | Getting new people into the game 19:09 | Alexandra Botez & the Gambit Cup 23:20 | Might other games be coming to Gambit? 25:30 | Quick hitter questions 27:00 | What can we do to grow poker? 28:25 | Grandmasters movie  29:40 | Hellmuth book giveaway

2 Hours and 33 MinutesPG-13Alex Petkas is a former academic and host of the Cost of Glory podcast.Alex joined Pete to go over some examples of political and electoral issues in the Roman Republic that correspond to today's political environment and to talk about great men of the past. These are episodes 1109 and 1127Alex's Website Alex's Authoritative Speaker's GuidePete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

It took Goldman Sachs 30 years and a billion-dollar partner exodus to finally vote for permanent capital, and Chris Batz suspects today's law firm partnerships are running the same clock. On the Future is Bright, Chris draws from Chapter 15 of Lloyd Blankfein's Streetwise to examine the parallels between Goldman Sachs and today's law firms. When rivals could advise and finance clients under one roof, Goldman could only advise. Chris calls this asymmetry: a door that opens from one side only. What does a 1990s investment bank have to do with your law firm? Law firms distribute their profits every year, so when partners leave, capital and revenue go with them. New competitors backed by private capital can offer equity to top talent, and a partnership can only answer with cash. AI is also raising a compensation question the billable hour can't answer. Why do partners keep delaying decisions they know are coming? At Goldman's 1998 meeting, partners spoke against the IPO for six hours, then voted three to one in favor by secret ballot. Open debate showed what felt safe to say. The private vote showed what people wanted. Chris closes with a principle borrowed from Henry Paulson: structure follows strategy. Is your firm's structure supporting its strategy, or quietly canceling it?   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Lessons From Goldman Sachs' IPO for Law Firm Leaders 05:47 The Impact of Market Changes on Goldman Sachs 09:11 Permanent Capital and Equity: How Law Firms Mirror 1990s Goldman 12:07 The Future of Law Firms in a Changing Landscape 14:57 Where the Goldman Sachs Comparison Breaks Down 20:51 Capital vs. Culture and Generational Fairness in Law Firm Private Equity   Connect with Chris Batz: Know more about Columbus Street  Connect with Chris on LinkedIn  Get a copy of the Streetwise Book    Follow Columbus Street on LinkedIn Columbus Street Website  MergerWatch Website   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Joint Dynamics Podcast! In this episode, JD podcast host Andrew Cox | Joint Dynamics sits down with licensed clinical and performance psychologist, certified Somatic Experiencing practitioner, and author Dr. Richard Oelberger PhD.Dr. Oelberger brings an extraordinary, eclectic background to human performance - spanning from training alongside a Navy SEAL and Shaolin monks in China, to working in high-pressure environments like LA's Skid Row, maximum-security prisons, and the SMART crisis team, to advising elite MMA fighters and professional athletes. In this deep dive, Andrew and Richard explore how deep somatic trauma release, subtraction, and mental conditioning translate into practical execution skills under pressure.In this episode, we explore:Somatic Experiencing & Crisis Burnout: How physical tension and trauma are stored in the body (referencing Peter Levine's SIBAM model), and how somatic release helps practitioner and patient step out of chronic "crisis mode."Lessons from Skid Row & Maximum Security Prisons: The power of subtraction for breakthroughs, meeting mistrust with care (including a story about negotiating over four bananas), and why rehabilitation and connection trump punishment.The Origin of The Zero Method: How Richard's PhD research, spiritual psychology, his father's health decline, and his own back surgery shaped his book The Zero Method: Awaken the Hero Within.Identity & "Aging into the Body": Parallels between MMA fighters and everyday life recovery, learning self-compassion, and shifting from raw competitive intensity to longevity-focused movement like swimming, yoga, and dancing.Tough Love, Legacy & Community: Insights from Shaolin monks and Navy SEALs on complete commitment, transitioning from personal success to legacy, and the critical role of connection and men's groups in emotional healing.

Stijn Schmitz welcomes back Investor, Speculator, Founder & CEO of Rule Investment Media, Rick Rule to the show. Mr. Rule begins by discussing his current focus on preparing for increased market volatility by deeply re-valuing his major holdings, emphasizing the importance of understanding value over price to capitalize on market fluctuations. He notes that while few sectors are truly hated now, geopolitical war zones and lesser-known jurisdictions like Ivory Coast and Kazakhstan present unique opportunities. Addressing gold, Rule expresses a substantially higher outlook over five years, though he warns of short-term headwinds from rising US interest rates. He draws parallels to the 1970s, explaining that high interest rates and a rising gold price can coexist if driven by inflation fears, but also highlights the current environment’s worse government debt ratios and less favorable demographics, balanced by technological advances. The conversation shifts to gold miners, with Rule bullish on their potential to outperform the metal due to structural underinvestment in exploration, driving significant merger and acquisition activity. He identifies strategic, tactical, and arbitrage-driven acquisitions as key themes for the sector, noting that single-asset producers are prime takeover targets. On energy, Rule remains long-term bullish on oil due to chronic underinvestment in sustaining capital, though he cautions that a near-term resolution to geopolitical conflicts could cause a sharp price drop. He concludes with advice for resource investors: do the necessary fundamental work, maintain patience for multi-year holds, and cultivate tolerance for volatility. Finally, Rule directs listeners to his free resources at ruleinvestmentmedia.com, the Rule Classroom, and his bank, Battle Bank. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:03 – Preparing for Market Volatility 00:04:31 – Investing in Hated Sectors 00:05:28 – Raising Cash for Opportunities 00:07:53 – Gold Price Outlook 00:11:12 – Parallels to the 1970s 00:12:30 – Technology and Demographics 00:17:30 – Debt, Inflation, & GDP 00:22:04 – Gold as Portfolio Liquidity 00:31:30 – Gold Miners Leverage Potential 00:33:00 – Mining M&A Opportunities 00:46:00 – Energy Sector Analysis 00:52:50 – Rule Investment Media Guest Links: X: https://x.com/@realrickrule Website: https://ruleinvestmentmedia.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RuleInvestmentMedia Classroom: https://ruleclassroom.com Battle Bank: https://battlebank.com Rick Rule has dedicated his entire adult life to many aspects of natural resources securities investing. Besides the knowledge and experience gained in a long and focused career, he has a global network of contacts in the natural resources and finance sectors. Mr. Rule is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and is regularly interviewed for radio, television, print, and online media outlets concerning natural resources investment and industry topics. Prominent natural resources-oriented newsletters and advisories frequently quote him. Mr. Rule and his team have expertise in many resource sectors, including agriculture, alternative energy, forestry, oil and gas, mining, and water.

Astrologer Thea Anderson joins the podcast to discuss the astrology behind the recent AI swarm attack that happened to the Hugging Face website in July, which ended up coinciding with the Mars-Uranus conjunction in Gemini. Experts are saying that this was the first AI swarm attack of its kind in history, and Thea helps walk us through the astrological timeline, and then we discuss the implications. This is episode 550 of The Astrology Podcast Thea's Websites: https://theaanderson.substack.com https://www.instagram.com/theaastrology Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction: Hugging Face AI attack00:03:17 Overview of autonomous AI hacking incident00:05:09 May timeline: OpenAI sandboxes and reinforcement learning00:07:58 June 26: AI discovers admin privileges in the "holy s" chain of thought00:12:20 July 4: Artifactory message pad outage aligns with the Mars-Uranus conjunction00:15:21 July 8 to July 13: The AI swarm escalates and the hack begins00:17:46 Mercury Retrograde Cazimi and Saturn/Neptune stations00:21:10 August 26: Public report released near the Pisces lunar eclipse00:23:56 AI regulation discussions and the Uranus station in Gemini00:27:37 Parallels to World War II, the atomic bomb, and previous Mars-Uranus conjunction00:29:31 AI mimicry and Uranus in Gemini significations00:32:32 Implications of the hack for global infrastructure00:34:42 Future Mars-Uranus conjunction dates in 2028, 2030, and 203200:36:27 Where to find Thea Anderson's astrology work00:37:46 Outro, Patreon supporters, and sponsors Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMpQ9ReW_Io - Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

Piccarda Donati doesn't stop her monologue with the cryptic line about her life after the convent. She turns to another figure in the lunar landscape: Constance I of Sicily, the Holy Roman Empress and mother of Frederick II, the stupor mundi.Piccarda offers Constance a parallel life to her own. The problem is, Piccarda's account doesn't match the historical record.But maybe Dante has other fish to fry. Maybe he's more interested in Constance's son, the Holy Roman Emperor that many are insistent on calling “the anti-Christ.”Join me, Mark Scarbrough, as we work through the final lines of Canto III, the shortest canto of PARADISO.Here are the segments for this episode of WALKING WITH DANTE:[01:22] My English translation of PARADISO, Canto III, Lines 109 - 130. If you'd like to read along or drop a comment about this episode, please find its entry on my website, markscarbrough.com.[03:02] Linguistic and poetic details at the end of Canto III: shades, dark spots in redemption, Narcissus, line rhythms, and a seal in the wax.[10:24] Constance I of Sicily, the mother of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and the grandmother of Manfred (PURGATORIO, Canto III).[14:17] Parallels with the Donati family in COMEDY and a possible rehabilitation for Frederick II.[17:17] The sphere of the moon, a community of women (only women?)[20:10] When they vanish, where do they go?[21:36] Rereading the passage: PARADISO, Canto III, lines 109 - 130.

I. The Parallels of Nahum to Jonah 1. Just as Jonah declared that God is long suffering and gracious (4:2), so Nahum acknowledged divine grace while affirming the Lord is also jealous and avenging (1:3).2. In Jonah, God appointed a storm and then calmed the sea (1:4, 15-16; 2:10-3:5), and in Nahum, God directed the rivers to flood Nineveh in order to destroy the city (1:8; 2:6).3. In Jonah, God allowed the prophet to reach dry land (2:10), and in Nahum, God rebuked the sea and made it dry in judgment (1:4).4. In Jonah, the common people were spared (3:5-10), but in Nahum, all the people were scattered (1:2; 3:18).5. In Jonah, the message reached the king, and he repented (3:5-10), but in Nahum, God addresses the king and describes his demise (3:18-19).6. In Jonah, both the sailors and the prophet offered vows to God (1:16; 2:9), so Nahum called Israel to pay their vows and give praise to the Lord for His judgment (1:15).7. In Jonah, the book ends with a question (4:11), so the Book of Nahum ends with a question (3:19). The only two books in the Bible that do that. BTW - They are two very different questions! 8. Nahum's description of the Ninevites mourning at the fall of their city intended to evoke the prophet Jonah and his hopeful mission. Nahum described the woman moaning like doves (2:7), that is what Jonah's name means (“dove”). Nahum means “comfort,” and he was true to his name, for God comforts those decimated by the evil of others.I.  The RISE of Assyria (History)II. The RESCUE of Assyria(Jonah)III. The FALL of Assyria (Babylon)•  The Character of God = Exodus 34 (again) - Jonah 4:2; Joel 2:13; Nahum 1:4= Sin must be punished (“guilty”)= Wrath & Grace - “The Lord is good” - Psalm 1:5; 9:16; 19:9 (NASB); 36:6; 51:4; 105:5; 119:120 •  The Judgment of God = against Assyria (by Babylon) = against Babylon (by Persia)= against Persia (by Greece)= against Greece (by Rome)•  The Comfort of God = for Judah = until Babylon (587 BC)= Then Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Zechariah, & Malachi = Comfort in the Bible - II Thess. 1:5-12; Revelation 11:15-18

In this episode, we explore the latest releases in basketball trading cards, focusing on the 2025-26 Topps Pristine NBA and the 2026 Panini Prizm WNBA set. We discuss their features, pricing, autographs, parallels, and the overall market impact, providing insights for collectors and enthusiasts. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to New Basketball Card Releases 00:14 Details of the 2025-26 Topps Pristine NBA Set 00:23 Design and Autograph Features of Pristine Cards 00:37 Market Pricing and Value of Pristine NBA Cards 00:43 Discussion on Parallels and Autographs in the Set 00:48 Analysis of WNBA 2026 Panini Prism Set 00:49 WNBA Card Market and Player Highlights 00:50 Market Value and Autograph Controversies in WNBA Cards 01:02 Future Outlook for Basketball Trading Cards  key  topics 2025-26 Topps Pristine NBA release details Pricing and market value of basketball cards Autograph and parallel card features Comparison between NBA and WNBA card markets Collector insights on card design and value Impact of rookie cards on market prices Autograph signing practices and controversies Market trends and future outlook for basketball cards  Check Out Our Other Content:  New Product Releases with Mrs. Doc - Every Wednesday Pack to the Future Podcast - Flagship - Livestream YouTube Thursday, Podcast Saturday

Coming up with an open source strategy that will be successful and sustainable for your company over time trips up more organizations than it should. One of the missing components to this is the foundational understanding of how the open source ecosystem works and what that means for your company.I asked Ruth Suehle about her experience in the OSS ecosystem, mostly focusing on her corporate journey working with multiple companies to build and run their OSPOs and help them with building their open source strategy.Learn more about:- The one OSS business model that's fundamentally wrong- How to build a list of strategic OSS projects for your company- The key to the success of the open source ecosystem AND your company- The odd transition time of the AI curve, and its affects on open source- Parallels between AI and indoor plumbingLearn more about InnerSource with:- Clare Dillon - The Secrets of InnerSource - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAjD-Zoky9E- Tom Sadler - Increase Cross-Team Efficiency with InnerSource - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr4cvtE65tA#opensource #community #collaboration #experience #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW NOTES What makes a television show remain beloved for 60 years? In this special episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with actress, author, producer, speaker, and voice artist Kathy Garver to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the classic television series Family Affair. Kathy is best known for portraying eldest daughter Cissy Davis throughout all five seasons and 138 episodes of the beloved CBS sitcom. She takes listeners behind the scenes of the series, shares what made its cast and stories so memorable, and explains why its message of love, loyalty, and unconventional family still connects with audiences today. Kathy also reflects on beginning her career as a child, being noticed and cast by legendary director Cecil B. DeMille in The Ten Commandments, and building a remarkably diverse career across television, film, theater, writing, producing, speaking, and voice acting. Animation fans may also recognize her as the voice of Firestar in Spider Man and His Amazing Friends. Kathy is now hosting a special Family Affair anniversary marathon on Catchy Comedy featuring eight personally selected episodes that follow Cissy's journey from adolescence into young adulthood. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN • Why Family Affair continues to resonate 60 years later • How Kathy was selected to portray Cissy Davis • Kathy's favorite memories from the set • What she learned from beginning her career at a young age • How she continued reinventing herself throughout her career • Why perseverance has been central to her longevity • What viewers can expect from the anniversary marathon WATCH THE SPECIAL EVENT Family Affair 60th Anniversary Marathon Hosted by Kathy Garver Sunday, September 13 1 to 5 p.m. Eastern and Pacific Catchy Comedy Visit CatchyComedy.com to find the network schedule and learn where to watch. summaryKathy Garver, known for her role as Sissy on Family Affair, shares behind-the-scenes stories, her acting journey, and the legacy of the show as it celebrates its 60th anniversary. Discover how her personal growth paralleled her character's evolution and the secrets behind the show's enduring appeal.   Key Topics Kathy Garver's acting career and early start in Hollywood Behind-the-scenes insights from the set of Family Affair The evolution of Sissy's character and Garver's personal growth The challenges and unique filming techniques of the show The legacy and enduring popularity of Family Affair Garver's reflections on her personal life and career parallels The significance of the show's message of love and family Details about the 60th anniversary marathon and its significance Takeaways Kathy Garver's career began with a role in the Ten Commandments at age 4 The filming of Family Affair involved shooting scenes from multiple episodes in a single day Garver's personal growth was closely linked to her character's development The show was one of the first in color and featured innovative filming techniques Garver's behind-the-scenes stories reveal the complexity of TV production in the 1960s The enduring appeal of Family Affair lies in its message of love, loyalty, and family values Garver's experience reflects the transition from movie to television in Hollywood The 60th anniversary marathon aims to rekindle nostalgia and highlight the show's legacy Sound Bites "Celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of Family Affair" "The show was about a situation comedy with reality" "Sissy wanted to go to the Peace Corps" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kathy Garver and Family Affair 02:16 Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Family Affair 03:09 Choosing Favorite Episodes and Sissy's Evolution 04:53 Behind-the-Scenes of Filming Family Affair 06:39 Innovative Filming Techniques and Production Challenges 08:51 Personal Growth and Parallels with Sissy 10:54 Legacy and Message of Family Affair 11:37 Upcoming Marathon and Final Thoughts

We are wrapping up our Camp Half-Podyssey summer (even though it's late September, oops) with a discussion of our favorite, and most unhinged, Odyssey parallels in media! We each present the case for two different movies and argue why they're Odyssey parallels. The movies include: The Spongebob Movie (2004), Oh Brother Where Art Thou (2000), Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993), and Ice Age 4: Continental Drift (2012).

In this solo episode of the Explaining History Podcast, we explore the Macmillan years – that remarkable, contradictory period of post-war British history when the country was forced to confront its diminished place in the world, even as it sought to cling to the vestiges of imperial power.When Anthony Eden led Britain into the Suez Crisis in 1956, he did so believing that Britain could still act unilaterally on the world stage. The rebuke from Eisenhower told a different story. The crisis exposed the weakness of Britain's post-war economy, triggered a run on the reserves, and revealed that the country could no longer act without American permission.Harold Macmillan – who became Chancellor in the aftermath and then Prime Minister in January 1957 – understood the lesson. Suez had been a tactical defeat, he told his cabinet, but it could yet prove "the prelude to a strategic victory." What followed was a decade of managed decline: the military budget was cut, national service was abolished, and the white paper on defence argued that spending 10% of gross national income on defence was excessive.Drawing on Kenneth Morgan's *The People's Peace*, we examine the "one nation Toryism" that characterised Macmillan's government – a form of liberal conservatism that would be denounced by today's Tory party as "creeping Bolshevism." We trace the withdrawal from empire: the end of the Mau Mau emergency in Kenya, the winding up of the Cyprus troubles, the independence of Ghana and Nigeria, and Macmillan's famous "wind of change" speech before the South African parliament in 1960.But we also confront the darker side of British decolonisation – the concentration camps and torture in Kenya, the police state in Nyasaland, and the selective memory that allows Britain to present its retreat from empire as "relatively tranquil and civilised."**Topics covered:**- The aftermath of Suez and the reality of decline- Macmillan's "strategic victory" and one nation Toryism- The 1957 Defence White Paper and massive retaliation- The abolition of national service- The end of the Mau Mau emergency and the Hola Camp scandal- The Cyprus settlement and the release of Archbishop Makarios- Macmillan's "wind of change" speech- The dissolution of the Central African Federation- Britain's diminishing role in the Middle East- The intervention in Jordan, 1958- Parallels with American decline today---*If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us – we are migrating from Patreon to Substack. Details in the show notes.*Explaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1965, John and Mary Beth Tinker went to school in Des Moines wearing black armbands to protest the Vietnam War. They were suspended, and the incident led to a landmark Supreme Court decision that guaranteed free speech rights for public school students. Host Charity Nebbe revisits this history with John and Mary Beth and they discuss present day threats to the First Amendment. Then, Donna Reed is beloved for roles like Mary Bailey in 'It's a Wonderful Life' and Donna Stone in 'The Donna Reed Show.' She was born in Denison, Iowa, where the Donna Reed Foundation keeps her legacy alive. We speak with her daughter, Mary Owen, board member and treasurer for The Donna Reed Foundation. (Portions of this episode were originally produced on Jan. 13, 2026 and Sept. 22, 2025)

In this episode of Scene N Nerd, Sarah and Will dive deep into the intense fifth episode of the new DC series, Lanterns, titled "Lights Out." As the Macon family's history unfolds, Rushville braces for an escalating threat while John Stewart finds himself in an impossible situation. The episode opens with a gripping flashback to 2007, revealing the backstory of Kerry Kane and her complex ties to Zoe, shedding light on the dynamics of loyalty and power in Rushville. The hosts discuss the intricate layers of Kerry's character, her connection to Gotham's organized crime, and her ambiguous loyalties to both Hal and John. They explore the Faustian bargains made in the shadows and the tension between John and Zoe as she attempts to manipulate him. As the stakes rise, the conversation shifts to Hal's desperate plan to confront the Manhunter, leading to a riveting climax that tests the characters' moral codes and their evolving understandings of trust and power. Listeners can expect a thought-provoking discussion that delves into themes of agency, the consequences of choices, and the rich lore of the Lanterns universe. With sharp insights and engaging commentary, Sarah and Will leave fans eager for the next chapter in this thrilling series. 00:00 Exploring the Past Betrayals and Unresolved Motivations of a Character's Quest for a Ring 00:31 Podcast Introduction and Initial Discussion of Lanterns Season 1 Episode 5 'Lights Out' 01:18 Deep Dive into Kane's Backstory, Her Connection to Zoe, and the Mystery of Her Father's Crime Family Ties 03:34 The Faustian Bargain and Carrie's Shifting Loyalties: Unraveling the Complexities of Her Relationship with Macon and Zoe 04:33 Analyzing Kane's Strategic Decisions and the Significance of the 'Miracle' Mentioned in Relation to Noah 06:16 The Revelation of Young Noah Macon and the Unfolding Mystery Surrounding His Parentage and Zoe's Influence 07:29 Exploring Zoe's Potential Motivations, Including the Possibility of Cloning and Desire for Children 09:09 Noah's Pivotal Role and the Intertwined Plans of John and Hal Amidst Escalating Threats 10:17 Deconstructing Hal's Risky Plan to Frame William Macon and the Consequences of His Gut Feelings 12:22 The Ramifications of Hal's Actions, the Car Accident, and Zoe's Intervention with John 13:38 Analyzing Zoe's Strategic Use of John as Bait and the Parallels Between Hal and John's Actions 15:23 The Evolving Understanding and Parallel Decision-Making Between Hal and John, and the Guardians' Role 17:18 Zoe's Presentation and the Guardians' Perspective on Earth's Diversity and Blind Spots 19:08 The Unique Diversity of Humankind and Its Significance Within the Galactic Context 20:32 Examining Liana's Choices and John's Distrust of the Guardians, Leading to His Rejection of the Ring 23:39 John's Moral Code and the Programming Behind His Actions and the Earned Nature of the Ring 26:00 Sinestro's Influence on Hal's Plan and Zoe's Attempts to Leverage Her Relationships for Control 27:09 Zoe's Final Gambit, John's Choice to Kill Her, and the Parallels with Hal's Restraint 29:01 The Impact of Zoe's Genocide and the Core Honor of Hal and John Despite Their Flaws 30:16 John's Epiphany and Rejection of Working for the Guardians Due to Their Sinful Legacy 31:42 Anticipating Future Storylines, Including Hal's Fate, Guy Gardner's Role, and the Unexplored Ten Years 35:48 Reflections on the Show's Consistent Storytelling, the End of a Chapter, and Debunking Fan Theories 36:53 Podcast Wrap-up, Listener Engagement, and Final Thoughts on the Manhunter and Benefactor Identity Follow Scene N Nerd on X, Blue Sky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, and visit SceneNNerdPodcast.com. Rate, follow, and leave a comment on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

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Chris Wright is joined by longtime journalist and Media Executive, now the Founder of The Alliance For Trust In Media, Eric Schurenberg (US), co-presenter of “Weekend Breakfast” on Times Radio, Rosie Wright, and Jean-Monnet Professor of European Integration at the National University of Ireland Maynooth, John O'Brennan.Topics:Rise of far-right parties in EuropeRole of social media and misinformationEconomic inequality as a driver of extremismMedia landscape and regulation challengesHistorical parallels with 1920s and 1930s EuropeImpact of foreign interference and Russian footprintsFuture of elections and political stabilityChapters00:00 Introduction to Current Political Climate in Europe01:53 The Rise of the Alternative for Deutschland Party03:03 Historical Context and Parallels with 1920s-30s Europe04:59 The Role of Economic Inequality in Extremism08:02 Campaign Strategies and Voter Psychology in Germany10:11 The Influence of Social Media and Russian Interference13:01 The Misinformation Landscape and Its Impact16:49 Media Literacy and the Future of News Consumption19:02 The Decline of Literacy and Education Challenges20:48 AI and Technology's Role in Society and Education22:53 UK Political Landscape and Immigration Policies27:12 Reform UK Conference and Political Scandals31:06 The Future of Immigration and Public Perception35:13 US Politics, Trump and Midterm Elections44:08 Global Economic Impact of War and Debt50:02 Media Censorship and Political Discourse in the US52:57 Election Campaigns and Political Strategies54:03 Closing Remarks and Future Outlook'I Hit The Nail Right On The Head' by Billy Bremner. © Fridens liljor/Micke Finell.Rock around the clock productions AB.www.rockaroundtheclock.co This episode was produced by Sound SapienSoundsapien.com

SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter: http://riskreversal.substack.com/ Guy Adami and Dan Nathan are joined by SoFi's Liz Thomas, back on Market Call for the first time since April, for a deep dive into a bond market that's doing a lot of the Fed's work for it. The 10-year is pushing toward 5%, and Liz lays out her case for buying it here — plus why she thinks a rate hike next week (or even before the midterms) is unlikely. She also walks through a chart comparing today's setup to the late-1990s hiking cycle, and why the market historically doesn't roll over until several hikes in. They cover industrials quietly underperforming as a possible early warning sign, the debt-fueled AI buildout and what happens if demand cracks, gold's case despite the recent pullback (with central banks still repatriating reserves), and a bearish call on memory/DRAM stocks now that "the fever has broken." Later: Salesforce, Anthropic, and the debate over whether AI kills or complements SaaS, John Butters' latest FactSet earnings-season inflation data, and a look back at Nvidia's wild chart. -- Learn more about FactSet: https://www.factset.com/lp/mrkt-callFollow us on Twitter @MRKTCallFollow @GuyAdami on TwitterFollow @CarterBWorth on TwitterFollow us on Instagram @RiskReversalMediaLike us on Facebook @RiskReversalWatch all of our videos on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bible Study | Gospel Parallels 200 | September 09, 2026 | Victory Church

CHARLIE KIRK, 9/10 AND 9/11: THE PARALLELS WE CAN’T IGNORE. Will Charlie Kirk’s legacy truly be remembered? Was his martyrdom in vain? REPUBLICANS MAKE HISTORY WITH THEIR FIRST MIDTERM CONVENTION! Trump isn’t on the ballot—but can he save the republicans who are? Will it push Ken Paxton over the finish line or will insane Talarico take the senate seat? THE CLANCY CASE ISN’T OVER—AND WAIT UNTIL YOU HEAR THE SAN DIEGO CONNECTION. What’s next for Clancy? What did her defense attorney ask of Trump? What does the Clancy case have to do with San Diego? With Jennifer Kelly, GOP Strategist, Drew Allen, Author, “For Christ and Country, the Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk". Support Our Mission: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZMGRBFGDJKRS8See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can rigorous DNA research and religious scripture coexist? Years ago, Murphy’s groundbreaking DNA research directly challenged traditional Book of Mormon claims about Native American origins. It was a stance that put him at odds with his own stake president and nearly cost him his membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For many in the Mormon studies world, Murphy’s name has been synonymous with that controversy ever since. Now, Murphy returns to Gospel Tangents with something new: his first full-length book, Unsettling Scripture: Iroquois and the Book of Mormon. And this time, the conversation isn’t just about DNA — it’s about history hiding in plain sight. https://youtu.be/NYOCqWRKC6w Don't miss our other conversations with Thomas: https://gospeltangents.com/people/thomas-murphy/ Copyright © 2026 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Check out a transcript of the interview on Amazon. Book of Mormon Connection Few Have Considered Murphy’s central argument in this episode is striking: the Smith family had real, documented contact with Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) communities living near Palmyra, New York, in the years leading up to the Book of Mormon’s publication. Rather than treating the Book of Mormon’s narrative as emerging in a vacuum, Murphy asks what it means that Joseph Smith grew up in close proximity to a living, sophisticated Native nation with its own oral traditions, history, and worldview. It’s a question that doesn’t get asked nearly often enough in Mormon history circles — and Murphy brings decades of anthropological training to bear on it. Why This Conversation Matters Whether your interest lies in: Mormon history and the origins of the Book of Mormon DNA and genealogy research as it intersects with religious claims Native American history, specifically Haudenosaunee/Iroquois communities Or the broader question of how faith and scholarship can coexist — this conversation offers a rare perspective from someone who has spent his career at the intersection of all three. Chapters 0:00 Thomas’s Background in Indigenous Studies/DNA 3:29 DNA Research Impact 8:10 FARMS/FAIR attacks, taking a break from Mormon studies 12:02 Unsettling Scripture Overview 16:31 Parallels between Book of Mormon and Haudenosaunee narratives Watch or Listen to the Full Conversation This is the first of four segments in our conversation with Dr. Thomas Murphy. Subscribe to Gospel Tangents to catch the rest of the series, where we’ll dig into topics ranging from seer stone divination to the ongoing Heartland versus Mesoamerica geography debate. Or you can get the whole episode at Patreon.com/gospeltangents Unsettling Scripture: Iroquois and the Book of Mormon by Dr. Thomas Murphy is available now. Don't miss our other conversations with Thomas: https://gospeltangents.com/people/thomas-murphy/ Copyright © 2026 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Check out a transcript of the interview on Amazon.

Rest in peace to the universally beloved Andy "The Butcher" Williams of Every Time I Die, Atomic Rule and All Elite Wrestling. When it comes to leading by example, Andy was THE ultimate example to follow from the moment you met him. A beacon of kindness, the benchmark of cool, and an unbreakable pillar of love and support to everyone in his life. To know Andy was to love Andy, but more importantly, to know Andy was to feel loved by Andy.Andy was our second ever guest on HardLore, and technically our 3rd ever recorded episode. In his honor, we've upscaled this original episode to 4K to preserve this important conversation in the highest possible quality. We will love and miss Andy forever and I can't wait to hear the band that he and Bo will surely be working on. Goodbye my friend.Originally aired May 11th, 2022:"Colin and Bo welcome Andy Williams to the show to recount some of his favorite tour stories, from his early days touring with Buried Alive, his long tenure with Every Time I Die, and how he went on to be able to balance his music career with wrestling full time for AEW as half of The Butcher and The Blade."__________00:00:00 - Remembering Andy Williams00:05:29 - 10 Bell Salute00:05:58 - HardLore Episode 4: Andy Williams00:07:01 - The Parallels Between Music & Wrestling00:11:53 - What Set Andy on a New Path00:17:13 - Andy & Buried Alive00:22:54 - Andy's Music Taste Refining00:30:08 - Andy Asks the Worst Places We've Stayed On Tour00:35:22 - ETID's 1 Star Hotel Gimmick00:39:19 - Andy Tour Stories00:48:04 - Balancing AEW & ETID00:52:32 - Andy Loves Little Gear Now, Tour Stories Cont.00:58:29 - Wrestlers and Their Musical Interests01:03:27 - Wrestling Is Songwriting01:11:16 - ETID Setting the Example For Touring Bands01:16:45 - Andy on the End of ETID

A Massachusetts jury spent a week unable to decide whether Lindsay Clancy was responsible for killing her three children; seventy-two years ago Maine never asked that question about Constance Fisher at all, and five years later it sent her home to her husband… to have more children… and to kill them as well.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/SixSmallGravesLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. 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I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: September 04, 2026LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks

Bible Study | Gospel Parallels 199 | September 02, 2026 | Victory Church

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageSomebody flipped a switch and more than a hundred hours of work disappeared. That's not a metaphor. Our Mojo Academy YouTube channel gets terminated with a single email citing “impersonation,” no warning, no specific video, and no clear explanation and it forces a blunt question: if a platform can erase your work instantly, what do you actually own?We walk through what the ban feels like, why the appeal process matters, and why this is bigger than one channel. When the rules are invisible and the decision-maker is unaccountable, “platform” starts to look a lot like “landlord.” So we talk practical resilience for creators and builders: backups, diversified distribution, and why Substack and a podcast feed can protect your relationship with your audience when algorithms and policies change.Then we zoom out to politics with Matthew Goodwin's Suicide of a Nation, the concept of “suicidal empathy,” and the claim that Britain's institutions have drifted from the people they exist to serve. We connect that UK warning to American concerns about borders, trust, and parties that stop listening to their voters, drawing parallels to books like Douglas Murray's work and Todd Bensman's Overrun.We close by explaining what the Mojo Academy Book Brief is, why we built it, and what's coming next with longer Academy Reviews and narrated audio. If you care about free speech, deplatforming risk, immigration debates, and staying grounded in real arguments instead of hot takes, hit play, subscribe, and share this with a friend. After you listen, leave a review and tell us: where are you building what you can't afford to lose?Key Points from the Episode:• YouTube channel removal with no warning and no named violation • Why deplatforming feels like erasure of work • The “platform vs landlord” lesson and owning distribution • “Suicide of a Nation” and the idea of suicidal empathy • UK immigration, identity, and institutions drifting from the public • Parallels to US politics, borders, and parties losing voters • What the Mojo Academy Book Brief includes and how to use it • Why Substack becomes the hub and what Academy Review adds Links?

In this episode, Leader's Edge speaks with Lance Malcolm, president of U.S. network solutions at Crawford & Co., about wildfire resilience in Europe and the United States. With wildfires scorching Spain and southern France this summer, and nearly 8 million acres burned in the United States to date in 2026, Malcolm draws parallels between the two regions' exposure and building practices. He discusses decentralized U.S. building codes versus Europe's national standards, shares why brokers should push clients to fortify their properties, and considers how fire response planning has evolved over the past several decades.

2 Hours and 33 MinutesPG-13Alex Petkas is a former academic and host of the Cost of Glory podcast.Alex joined Pete to go over some examples of political and electoral issues in the Roman Republic that correspond to today's political environment and to talk about great men of the past. These are episodes 1109 and 1127Alex's Website Alex's Authoritative Speaker's GuidePete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

Journalist Kimon de Greef joins Chris Clarke to discuss his new book, The Ego Trip: Psychedelic Toads, a Trail of Deaths, and the Guru Who Peddled Transcendence. The Sonoran Desert toad (Incilius alvarius) spends most of the year underground, emerging to breed during summer rainstorms. It is also the only animal known to produce 5-MeO-DMT, an extraordinarily powerful psychedelic compound, in its defensive secretions. That biological curiosity has made the toad the center of a global psychedelic industry. Chris and Kimon discuss how Sonoran toad secretions changed from a little-known psychedelic tool into an international spiritual commodity; how outsiders profit from romanticized ideas about Indigenous tradition; and what the resulting trade means for the toads, the people hired to collect them, and communities living amid poverty and cartel violence. They also examine parallels with the commercial appropriation and poaching of white sage, and consider an uncomfortable contradiction: people seeking healing, transcendence and communion with nature may be supporting a supply chain built on wildlife exploitation, misinformation and harm. Content Note This episode contains discussion of drug use, addiction, death, animal mistreatment and abusive psychedelic practices. It is not intended as medical advice or encouragement to use 5-MeO-DMT or any other controlled substance. About Kimon de Greef Kimon de Greef is a South African journalist whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, Guernica and other publications. He has a master’s degree in conservation biology from the University of Cape Town and a master’s degree in journalism from New York University. Much of his reporting concerns wildlife trafficking, illicit economies and the complicated relationships between human desire and the natural world. Kimon de Greef’s website Kimon on Instagram Buy The Ego Trip through Bookshop.org Publisher’s page for The Ego Trip In this episode The remarkable monsoon-dependent life of the Sonoran Desert toad What 5-MeO-DMT is, and why “toad licking” is both inaccurate and dangerous How Octavio Rettig helped popularize toad-derived 5-MeO-DMT Claims that toad smoking is an ancient Comcáac/Seri tradition Psychedelic tourism, cultural appropriation and spiritual marketing The economic realities behind supposedly “responsibly sourced” toad secretions Toad collection, repeated “milking,” displacement and disease transmission Why synthetic 5-MeO-DMT removes the need to exploit wild toads Parallels between the toad trade and the international market for poached white sage What scientists know and don't know about the toad’s population status The difficulty of conducting conservation research in cartel-controlled areas Why a potentially profound experience can still leave a trail of real-world harm Selected timestamps 00:02:07 — How Kimon found the story 00:03:52 — Sonoran Desert toad natural history 00:06:20 — 5-MeO-DMT and the toad’s defensive secretions 00:08:47 — Octavio Rettig and the rise of “toad medicine” 00:11:34 — The Comcáac community and claims of recovered tradition 00:14:50 — Is there evidence of ancestral toad use? 00:20:15 — Psychedelic tourism and its consequences 00:22:30 — Seri ironwood carving and the creation of “tradition” 00:30:10 — The parallel with white sage 00:34:59 — Toad-derived versus synthetic 5-MeO-DMT 00:38:44 — Inside the toad-secretion supply chain 00:44:35 — What is happening to wild toad populations? 00:50:27 — Psychedelic experience, reporting and ethical distance Further reading and resources Kimon de Greef’s original New Yorker investigation, “The Pied Piper of Psychedelic Toads” De Greef on the collection trade, “The Psychedelic Toad Milkers” High Country News, “A Hallucinogenic Toad in Peril” Sonoran Desert Toad Fund, supporting research and conservation throughout the species’ range Tucson Herpetological Society, whose president Robert Villa has worked extensively on the toad’s conservation Sonoran Desert toad species account from AmphibiaWeb U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Sonoran Desert toad species profile PLOS One, “Diet and Chemical Defenses of the Sonoran Desert Toad” California Native Plant Society, White Sage Protection Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En el episodio de hoy comentamos la fecha de la próxima Keynote de Apple, las ventas mundiales de móviles, la renovación de Parallels, la creación de stickers con ChatGPT, el dictado por voz de Gemini, un detalle sobre el futuro Home Hub y algunas curiosidades sobre Apple TV.

On the feasts of Saints Monica and Augustine, Grettelyn Darkey and Joe Grabowski trace G.K. Chesterton's long road into the Catholic Church, beginning with his 1903 newspaper battle with Blatchford and McCabe and ending at the sacramental hesitation that held him back until 1922. They show why Chesterton refused to hang his belief on one or two arguments, and why a man for whom every daisy was already a miracle found it hardest to meet God in one particular priest. The takeaway is a habit any reader can practice: reading the world for connections, on the saints' feasts and on every other day of the year. In This Episode: Why Chesterton fits no single school. He is Augustinian, Thomistic, Franciscan, and Scotistic at once What Chesterton actually told McCabe about the "two great pegs" his conversion supposedly hung on Why fear, not doubt, marked Chesterton's final approach—and how it echoes Augustine's "not yet" The sacramental hurdle for a man who already found God in sunshine and daisies A Chestertonian habit to practice: connecting the unlikely and reading everything for truth Resources Mentioned: The Catholic Church and Conversion Orthodoxy The Man Who Was Thursday The City of God (St. Augustine) Episode art image credit: Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Chapters: 00:00: Introduction 00:33: Welcome and Today's Topic 01:48: Why Chesterton Resists Every Label 05:30: The First Conversion and the Blatchford Controversy 10:38: Reading from The Catholic Church and Conversion 12:29: Fear, Not Doubt 14:52: The Sacraments as the Last Step 17:34: Free Will and the Marriage Metaphor 19:39: Augustine's Search and the Grace Behind It 23:09: Restlessness and the Search for Peace 27:07: The Policeman, the Anarchist, and the Fence 33:35: How to Become Chestertonian FOLLOW US: Instagram Facebook X SUPPORT: Donate Shop Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios

Chuck Todd opens with the collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks, where Mark Carney walked away after last-minute American demands — chiefly on mid- and heavy-duty truck tariffs — and declared the U.S. can't be trusted as a partner. Asked about the tone of his remarks, Carney's answer was blunt: you are at war when you get attacked. Chuck notes the whole western world is quietly cheering him on even as individual European leaders push back while the EU took its deal, and argues the real problem is that this administration isn't negotiating with one voice. The fallout lands squarely on Senate battlegrounds, forcing Susan Collins to speak out against her own party's trade war. Then there's beef: Trump's move to let in 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free ground beef drew immediate fire from cattle groups and Republicans including Ashley Hinson and Tim Sheehy, and Chuck argues it's a tacit admission that the tariff regime is raising prices. Battleground states account for two-thirds of American cattle ranching, Iowa becomes the bellwether, and Trump is single-handedly making safe races competitive — while Scott Bessent defends the indefensible, calling tariff refunds corporate welfare and arguing the country needs fewer jobs because of deportations, all as the national debt clears $40 trillion. Then Chuck highlights that polling between July 4th and Labor Day is largely wasted money, the August electorate isn't the November electorate, polling has gotten cheaper and worse, and polling averages deserve real skepticism. Arkansas is the case study — five Senate polls, four poorly done, and the one that got everyone's attention showing Tom Cotton in trouble had bad methodology. Chuck’s landing: don't buy the poll, but Cotton may be in some trouble anyway, because he's an old-school hawk who championed war with Iran in a state where Trump commands more personal loyalty than he does. He won't lose, but the margin could surprise. Chuck also flags red flags in Byron Donalds' northern Florida margins, argues the USS Abraham Lincoln reporting exposed a credibility crisis at a Pentagon where Hegseth treats accurate reporting as a personal threat, and warns it'll take decades for either the Pentagon or DOJ to recover. Plus: an NRSC memo declaring data center politics toxic, Mike Rogers keeping AIPAC out of Michigan while El-Sayed argues outside money shouldn't buy the state's politics, and Hakeem Jeffries meeting privately with Jared Kushner — which Chuck defends outright, because communication isn't betrayal even when the base wants confrontation. He closes on the question underneath the ToddCast's Lakers special report: with private credit over $1.5 trillion and life insurers holding roughly $900 billion of it, is Mark Walter an outlier or the canary in the coal mine? Chuck’s answer is that he isn't an outlier at all — this is how the machine works now, in a corner of finance where no single regulator can see the whole picture and where the real worry may be inflated valuations. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit Harry Truman nationalizing the railroad system… and why emergency presidential powers need to be taken back by congress. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. 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Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:00 Noosphere interview this week is on China shock 2.0 05:00 Dynastic this week is on Alabama football 07:00 A couple shout outs from Chuck 11:00 Trade talks between U.S. and Canada collapse 11:30 Mark Carney says the US can’t be trusted as a partner 12:30 Carney says U.S. fired the first shot in trade war with Canada 13:45 Carney doesn’t want Canada subservient to U.S. & will diversify 15:00 European leaders are individually pushing back, but EU took the deal 16:00 The whole western world is cheering on Mark Carney 18:00 We were close to a trade deal, then U.S. added new demands 19:00 Howard Lutnick got involved and created new problems 20:15 The Trump administration isn’t negotiating with one voice 21:15 All the senate battleground races are impacted by Canada trade war 22:30 These aren’t trivial trade relationships with Canada 23:00 Susan Collins is being forced to speak out against trade war 24:30 Trump is now creating a fight with the beef & cattle industry 25:15 Importing cheap foreign beef is admission tariff regime hurts consumers 26:00 Trump will hurt American cattle producers by importing beef 26:45 Battleground states account for 2/3rds of cattle ranching 27:45 This could make uncompetitive elections very competitive 28:15 Iowa will be the bellwether for Trump’s policies impacting ag states 29:15 Trump is actively hurting Republicans in ag heavy states 30:00 Scott Bessent is forced to say the stupidest things to defend Trump 30:30 Bessent is now saying tariff refunds are corporate welfare 31:30 Bessent says we don’t need as many jobs due to deportations 32:15 Bessent is trying to manipulate the bond market prior to midterms 33:15 National debt surpassed 40 trillion dollars, both sides point fingers 34:00 We’re going to have to deal with the debt sooner rather than later 35:00 It’s a waste of money to poll between July 4th and Labor Day 35:45 The electorate in August isn’t the same as the electorate in November 37:00 Polling has gotten cheaper… and worse 38:00 Be wary of indiscriminate polling averages 40:00 Arkansas has had 5 senate polls and 4 were poorly done 41:00 Arkansas poll got everyone’s attention, showed Cotton in trouble 42:30 The methodology of the poll was bad & limited 43:45 Don’t buy the poll, but Tom Cotton actually may be in trouble 44:30 Cotton is an old-school hawk, a champion of war with Iran 45:00 Trump has more personal loyalty in Arkansas than Cotton 45:45 Cotton won’t lose, but the margin may be surprisingly close 47:15 Examination of Bryon Donald's margins showed red flags 47:45 Donalds didn’t perform well in northern Florida counties 48:30 Base voters were motivated enough to go vote against him 49:00 USS Abraham Lincoln has revealed a credibility problem with DoD 49:30 Stars & Stripes was created to give troops access to independent info 50:00 Hegseth viewed accurate reporting as a threat to himself 50:30 Hegseth more worried about a presidential run than the troops 51:15 Can’t trust either the Justice Department or the Pentagon 52:00 It will take decades for either institution to regain credibility 53:30 NRSC put out memo saying data center politics are toxic 54:15 Messaging is to “let communities decide” 54:45 Data centers are the beginning of backlash against tech & AI 55:30 Mark Zuckerberg is only tech CEO who understands the backlash 56:00 Mike Rodgers doesn’t want AIPAC publicly involved in Michigan race 56:45 El-Sayed’s argument is outside interests shouldn’t purchase MI politics 57:30 Plenty of American jews support Israel, but not Netanyahu’s government 58:30 Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner 59:00 This meeting shows the Trump WH preparing for Speaker Jeffries 59:30 Jeffries in impossible position, base wants confrontation with Trump 1:00:30 Jeffries and Kushner SHOULD be talking, communication isn’t betrayal 1:01:45 Is Mark Walter an outlier, or the canary in the coal mine? 1:02:15 After financial crisis, government cracked down on banks 1:02:45 US private credit is now over $1.5 trillion dollar 1:03:30 Life insurance companies have become banks for the ultra wealthy 1:04:30 LIfe insurance companies can operate very differently 1:05:45 You can’t just pull your money out of a life insurance company 1:07:00 The incentives between investment firm & policyholder may not align 1:08:15 Life insurance companies hold $900B in private credit debt 1:08:45 Mark Walter isn’t an outlier, this is how the machine works 1:09:30 If a life insurance company fails, your money can be frozen 1:10:30 There are caps on policyholder protection 1:11:00 Executive Life failed when the junk bond market crashed 1:11:45 Executive Life bonds were bought by Leon Black, who founded Apollo 1:12:15 Insurance isn’t regulated by one agency, it’s multiple agencies and states 1:13:30 Regulators can’t get the picture of the entire machine, just pieces of it 1:14:15 Finance regulators have been siloed off from each other 1:15:45 The real worry here could be inflated valuations 1:20:00 ToddCast Time Machine - 1950, Truman seizes the nation’s railroads 1:20:45 Private rail was the primary transportation system at the time 1:21:15 Congress had given the president the tool to do this 1:22:00 The authority was used during WW1 and WW2 1:22:30 Truman wanted to draft striking rail workers into the military 1:23:00 The strike was settled while Truman was addressing congress 1:23:30 Railroad seizure became routine in the Truman administration 1:24:30 Truman decided country couldn’t risk rail strike during Korean War 1:25:45 Truman’s authority was never really challenged 1:26:15 The rail workers unions couldn’t stop workers from walking off the job 1:27:00 In April 1952 steelworkers were threatening to strike 1:28:30 Steel industry sued Truman and won after he tried to seize it 1:29:00 Rail seizure power was granted by congress, not for steel 1:30:45 Future presidents tried to use this same authority, didn’t always work 1:31:15 Congress needs to take back emergency powers after granting them 1:32:45 Could a future president try to use this power to seize the AI industry? 1:34:30 The lesson is how presidents accumulate power over time 1:35:15 Ask Chuck 1:35:30 Parallels between Natalie Harp and Isabel Lyon? 1:39:45 What gives you pause about Mark Kelly as a candidate? 1:43:30 Could a Democratic wave election change smaller local politics? 1:46:15 What is motivating Darline Graham to run for a full term?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd opens with the collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks, where Mark Carney walked away after last-minute American demands — chiefly on mid- and heavy-duty truck tariffs — and declared the U.S. can't be trusted as a partner. Asked about the tone of his remarks, Carney's answer was blunt: you are at war when you get attacked. Chuck notes the whole western world is quietly cheering him on even as individual European leaders push back while the EU took its deal, and argues the real problem is that this administration isn't negotiating with one voice. The fallout lands squarely on Senate battlegrounds, forcing Susan Collins to speak out against her own party's trade war. Then there's beef: Trump's move to let in 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free ground beef drew immediate fire from cattle groups and Republicans including Ashley Hinson and Tim Sheehy, and Chuck argues it's a tacit admission that the tariff regime is raising prices. Battleground states account for two-thirds of American cattle ranching, Iowa becomes the bellwether, and Trump is single-handedly making safe races competitive — while Scott Bessent defends the indefensible, calling tariff refunds corporate welfare and arguing the country needs fewer jobs because of deportations, all as the national debt clears $40 trillion. Then Chuck highlights that polling between July 4th and Labor Day is largely wasted money, the August electorate isn't the November electorate, polling has gotten cheaper and worse, and polling averages deserve real skepticism. Arkansas is the case study — five Senate polls, four poorly done, and the one that got everyone's attention showing Tom Cotton in trouble had bad methodology. Chuck’s landing: don't buy the poll, but Cotton may be in some trouble anyway, because he's an old-school hawk who championed war with Iran in a state where Trump commands more personal loyalty than he does. He won't lose, but the margin could surprise. Chuck also flags red flags in Byron Donalds' northern Florida margins, argues the USS Abraham Lincoln reporting exposed a credibility crisis at a Pentagon where Hegseth treats accurate reporting as a personal threat, and warns it'll take decades for either the Pentagon or DOJ to recover. Plus: an NRSC memo declaring data center politics toxic, Mike Rogers keeping AIPAC out of Michigan while El-Sayed argues outside money shouldn't buy the state's politics, and Hakeem Jeffries meeting privately with Jared Kushner — which Chuck defends outright, because communication isn't betrayal even when the base wants confrontation. He closes on the question underneath the ToddCast's Lakers special report: with private credit over $1.5 trillion and life insurers holding roughly $900 billion of it, is Mark Walter an outlier or the canary in the coal mine? Chuck’s answer is that he isn't an outlier at all — this is how the machine works now, in a corner of finance where no single regulator can see the whole picture and where the real worry may be inflated valuations. Then, former Ohio Governor and presidential candidate John Kasich joins the Chuck Toddcast for a wide-ranging conversation that keeps returning to one uncomfortable diagnosis: Americans say they want the political middle and then retreat to their partisan corners the moment it counts. Kasich's read on this cycle is bracing coming from a Republican — the democratic socialists are talking about things voters actually care about, while moderate Democrats have stayed conspicuously quiet, which is exactly why the left has struck a nerve. On the data center backlash, Kasich has a straightforward answer — make them provide their own power — and points out that Ohio ratepayers are already footing higher bills for facilities located in Virginia. He's blunt that politicians are beholden to special interests before they're even sworn in, supports public financing of elections, and warns that neither the center-right nor center-left is producing genuinely interesting solutions to anything, least of all a national debt he says is going to hurt everybody if it isn't addressed. Kasich also addresses recent concerns with the Pentagon, where he brings real budget-committee experience to a question few politicians take seriously: what exactly are we getting for a defense budget this size? He argues Pentagon leadership is deeply resistant to change, that America isn't developing new systems and technology well, that only about 1% of defense dollars go toward new systems, and that we simply don't need this many nuclear weapons — one alone, as he puts it, will ruin your day. He uses the B-2 bomber, built with parts manufactured across a strategically chosen array of states, to explain why reform is so brutally hard, while insisting it remains possible with the right political leadership. From there the conversation widens into Kasich's argument that moderates have historically been the bulwark against the extremes, that outside forces are often what actually force change , and that people outside both parties are about to turn hard on the tech companies. He wonders aloud whether a backlash to private equity could become a genuine threat to capitalism itself — pointing to private equity buying up youth sports to raise prices, and to firms that can effectively choose which regulators they deal with. Kasich closes with Ohio: whether the state is genuinely purple again or just having a bad Republican year, why he thinks it drifts back toward swing status over time, why the Senate race is too close to call, and whether Amy Acton or Vivek Ramaswamy faces the harder barrier to winning the governorship. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit Harry Truman nationalizing the railroad system… and why emergency presidential powers need to be taken back by congress. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. 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Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:00 Noosphere interview this week is on China shock 2.0 05:00 Dynastic this week is on Alabama football 07:00 A couple shout outs from Chuck 11:00 Trade talks between U.S. and Canada collapse 11:30 Mark Carney says the US can’t be trusted as a partner 12:30 Carney says U.S. fired the first shot in trade war with Canada 13:45 Carney doesn’t want Canada subservient to U.S. & will diversify 15:00 European leaders are individually pushing back, but EU took the deal 16:00 The whole western world is cheering on Mark Carney 18:00 We were close to a trade deal, then U.S. added new demands 19:00 Howard Lutnick got involved and created new problems 20:15 The Trump administration isn’t negotiating with one voice 21:15 All the senate battleground races are impacted by Canada trade war 22:30 These aren’t trivial trade relationships with Canada 23:00 Susan Collins is being forced to speak out against trade war 24:30 Trump is now creating a fight with the beef & cattle industry 25:15 Importing cheap foreign beef is admission tariff regime hurts consumers 26:00 Trump will hurt American cattle producers by importing beef 26:45 Battleground states account for 2/3rds of cattle ranching 27:45 This could make uncompetitive elections very competitive 28:15 Iowa will be the bellwether for Trump’s policies impacting ag states 29:15 Trump is actively hurting Republicans in ag heavy states 30:00 Scott Bessent is forced to say the stupidest things to defend Trump 30:30 Bessent is now saying tariff refunds are corporate welfare 31:30 Bessent says we don’t need as many jobs due to deportations 32:15 Bessent is trying to manipulate the bond market prior to midterms 33:15 National debt surpassed 40 trillion dollars, both sides point fingers 34:00 We’re going to have to deal with the debt sooner rather than later 35:00 It’s a waste of money to poll between July 4th and Labor Day 35:45 The electorate in August isn’t the same as the electorate in November 37:00 Polling has gotten cheaper… and worse 38:00 Be wary of indiscriminate polling averages 40:00 Arkansas has had 5 senate polls and 4 were poorly done 41:00 Arkansas poll got everyone’s attention, showed Cotton in trouble 42:30 The methodology of the poll was bad & limited 43:45 Don’t buy the poll, but Tom Cotton actually may be in trouble 44:30 Cotton is an old-school hawk, a champion of war with Iran 45:00 Trump has more personal loyalty in Arkansas than Cotton 45:45 Cotton won’t lose, but the margin may be surprisingly close 47:15 Examination of Bryon Donald's margins showed red flags 47:45 Donalds didn’t perform well in northern Florida counties 48:30 Base voters were motivated enough to go vote against him 49:00 USS Abraham Lincoln has revealed a credibility problem with DoD 49:30 Stars & Stripes was created to give troops access to independent info 50:00 Hegseth viewed accurate reporting as a threat to himself 50:30 Hegseth more worried about a presidential run than the troops 51:15 Can’t trust either the Justice Department or the Pentagon 52:00 It will take decades for either institution to regain credibility 53:30 NRSC put out memo saying data center politics are toxic 54:15 Messaging is to “let communities decide” 54:45 Data centers are the beginning of backlash against tech & AI 55:30 Mark Zuckerberg is only tech CEO who understands the backlash 56:00 Mike Rodgers doesn’t want AIPAC publicly involved in Michigan race 56:45 El-Sayed’s argument is outside interests shouldn’t purchase MI politics 57:30 Plenty of American jews support Israel, but not Netanyahu’s government 58:30 Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner 59:00 This meeting shows the Trump WH preparing for Speaker Jeffries 59:30 Jeffries in impossible position, base wants confrontation with Trump 1:00:30 Jeffries and Kushner SHOULD be talking, communication isn’t betrayal 1:01:45 Is Mark Walter an outlier, or the canary in the coal mine? 1:02:15 After financial crisis, government cracked down on banks 1:02:45 US private credit is now over $1.5 trillion dollar 1:03:30 Life insurance companies have become banks for the ultra wealthy 1:04:30 LIfe insurance companies can operate very differently 1:05:45 You can’t just pull your money out of a life insurance company 1:07:00 The incentives between investment firm & policyholder may not align 1:08:15 Life insurance companies hold $900B in private credit debt 1:08:45 Mark Walter isn’t an outlier, this is how the machine works 1:09:30 If a life insurance company fails, your money can be frozen 1:10:30 There are caps on policyholder protection 1:11:00 Executive Life failed when the junk bond market crashed 1:11:45 Executive Life bonds were bought by Leon Black, who founded Apollo 1:12:15 Insurance isn’t regulated by one agency, it’s multiple agencies and states 1:13:30 Regulators can’t get the picture of the entire machine, just pieces of it 1:14:15 Finance regulators have been siloed off from each other 1:15:45 The real worry here could be inflated valuations 1:21:30 John Kasich joins the Chuck ToddCast 1:23:45 People say they want the middle, then retreat to partisan corners 1:25:00 Voters keep rejecting the party in power 1:27:15 It took six presidential elections to get beyond Lincoln 1:28:15 Democratic socialists are talking about things voters care about 1:29:00 Moderate Dems are staying quiet while socialists have struck a nerve 1:32:30 Rent control doesn’t work, but sounds appealing to voters in NYC 1:33:30 The healthcare system doesn’t keep us healthy, only treats the sick 1:35:00 Healthcare and education have atrophied over the years 1:36:30 Competition drives change in education, teachers union doesn’t want change 1:37:45 How would you handle the public backlash to data centers and big tech? 1:38:15 Data centers should be forced to provide their own power 1:38:45 Customers in Ohio are paying higher rates for data centers in Virginia 1:40:00 Politicians are beholden to special interests before they’re sworn in 1:40:15 Support public financing for elections 1:41:30 The center right & left aren’t coming up with interesting solutions 1:43:00 If we don’t fix the national debt it’s going to hurt everybody 1:44:30 What are we getting from our massive military budget? 1:45:15 Pentagon leaders are highly resistant to change 1:47:00 We aren’t developing new systems & tech well 1:47:30 Only 1% of the defense dollars go to new systems 1:48:30 Don’t need this many nukes, one alone will ruin your day 1:49:15 Trying to change the Pentagon is incredibly difficult 1:49:45 B2 bomber was built with parts all manufactured in different states 1:51:00 It is possible for the Pentagon to be reformed with right political leadership 1:53:30 Moderates have served as the bulwark against the extremes 1:54:15 Who are leaders from the past who electrified the country? 1:56:30 Bill Clinton isn’t a budget balancer without Ross Perot 1:58:00 Ralph Nader also forced change from the outside 1:59:30 People outside the parties will start turning on the tech companies 2:01:15 Could backlash to private equity become a threat to capitalism? 2:01:45 Private equity is now buying up youth sports to raise prices? 2:04:45 Ohio went from #47 to #1 by hiring smart business investors 2:06:15 Private equity can pick the regulators they want to deal with 2:08:00 Is Ohio purple again or is this just a bad year for Republicans? 2:08:30 Over time, Ohio will naturally drift back to swing status 2:09:30 Ohio senate is too close to call 2:12:00 Harder barrier to break: Amy Acton or Vivek Ramaswamy? 2:13:15 Ramaswamy will run into friction with Ohio voters due to his race 2:14:45 Would still bet that Ramaswamy will win 2:16:00 There’s a formula to what makes a good leader 2:17:30 Rural communities are being devastated by drugs & homelessness 2:18:15 There is abject poverty in appalachia 2:19:15 What young leaders have impressed you in the past couple years? 2:21:45 Predictions for Miami’s upcoming football season 2:23:30 Check out the John Kasich Show on SiriusXM 2:25:00 ToddCast Time Machine - 1950, Truman seizes the nation’s railroads 2:25:45 Private rail was the primary transportation system at the time 2:26:15 Congress had given the president the tool to do this 2:27:00 The authority was used during WW1 and WW2 2:27:30 Truman wanted to draft striking rail workers into the military 2:28:00 The strike was settled while Truman was addressing congress 2:28:30 Railroad seizure became routine in the Truman administration 2:29:30 Truman decided country couldn’t risk rail strike during Korean War 2:30:45 Truman’s authority was never really challenged 2:31:15 The rail workers unions couldn’t stop workers from walking off the job 2:32:00 In April 1952 steelworkers were threatening to strike 2:33:30 Steel industry sued Truman and won after he tried to seize it 2:34:00 Rail seizure power was granted by congress, not for steel 2:35:45 Future presidents tried to use this same authority, didn’t always work 2:36:15 Congress needs to take back emergency powers after granting them 2:37:45 Could a future president try to use this power to seize the AI industry? 2:39:30 The lesson is how presidents accumulate power over time 2:40:15 Ask Chuck 2:40:30 Parallels between Natalie Harp and Isabel Lyon? 2:44:45 What gives you pause about Mark Kelly as a candidate? 2:48:30 Could a Democratic wave election change smaller local politics? 2:51:15 What is motivating Darline Graham to run for a full term?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the crystalline body? In today's episode, Katie explores the parallels between the ancient wisdom of Tantra, modern neuroscience and the crystalline body. She shares how we can expand past our limitations, clear blockages in our energy body and ultimately move from confusion to clarity. If you want to learn more about the crystalline body and how to regulate your nervous system through Ayurvedic practices, join Katie LIVE for our free Somatic Ayurveda Workshop. Click here to save your spot! This beautiful talk was originally a Chai with CAAM event hosted by our dear friends at The California Association for Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM). Click here to learn more about CAAM!   In this episode about the crystalline body, you'll hear: ~ Common misconceptions about Tantra ~ The intersection of Tantra, Ayurveda and the crystalline body ~ The root definition of the word Tantra ~ Expanding past our limitations ~ Moving from confusion to clarity ~ What is the crystalline body? ~ Parallels between Tantra and modern Neuroscience ~ How unprocessed past experiences shape our reality ~ A Tantric formula for digesting the past ~ Radical self-honesty ~ Clearing blockages from the crystalline body ~ Cultivating the ability to stay with yourself ~ The effects of the "Information Age" on our minds ~ The Validation Breakthrough by Naomi Feil and Vicki de Klerk-Rubin Read the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-251-the-crystalline-body-tantra/   Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School! ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy!

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, taking a look at the life, playing career, and hobby market of Hockey Hall of Famer Stan Mikita (5:03).Then, we chat with Slab Sharks CEO, Karn Rai, to get his perspective as a bidder on the Macklin Celebrini Young Guns 1/1 and why the hobby market is on fire (40:42).In hobby news, we review the highest selling hockey players on eBay in July, Connor McDavid is EA NHL's first 99 overall player, and luxury card shops are starting to open across the U.S. (1:35:11).In new product releases, we review the top 10 highest selling Outburst parallels to date (1:54:06)  before wrapping up the show with our recent personal pickups (2:17:01).Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPartners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Breaks - https://www.GongshowBreaks.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - https://slabsharksusa.comSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

Opinion Scholarship on one of the very earliest (and strangest) ancient Egyptian funerary texts, which just so happens to feature...cannibalism. I bring you the Cannibal Hymn from the Pyramid of Unas at Saqqara (2350 BC). This hymn is enigmatic. It contains references to mythological ideas found in no other inscription in all of Egypt. It describes how the Pharaoh's soul becomes divine through a kind of communion ritual, where the Eucharist is the gods of the Egyptian pantheon. It instructs the soul of the Pharaoh to consume the organs and powers of all the gods and in so doing make himself greater than them all. Parallels from other religions (even Christianity) abound. Come and get it! Enjoy ;)

Learn how to run Windows on a Mac accessibly with AVM (Accessible Virtual Machine), a powerful, blind-friendly solution for virtualisation on Apple Silicon. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the challenges and breakthroughs of running Windows on macOS without losing accessibility. Their guest, Allison Melloy, introduces AVM — an accessible virtual machine designed to give blind users a seamless Windows experience on a Mac. From solving issues with Boot Camp and Parallels to creating a true accessible workflow for screen reader users, Alison shares her journey of “vibe coding” with AI tools like Claude, learning development without traditional coding experience. They explore AVM's features, the importance of audio cues, keyboard mapping, and the potential of AI to empower blind developers and create new job opportunities. The episode closes with insights on accessible development, future plans for AVM, and how blind users can leverage AI to innovate. Relevant Links AVM GitHub: https://github.com/allisonfm85/accessible-virtual-machine Windows ISO Download: https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11 ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedinSubscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheartAbout Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Lavon Medlock has spent over two decades enhancing leaders' skills in problem-solving and coaching. Skilled in a variety of continuous improvement methods, she has trained leaders in creating effective daily management systems, deployed an integrated facility design approach to new construction projects like a 90,000-square-foot patient tower, and enhanced operations across different sectors.With a primary focus on the healthcare industry, Lavon has worked with clinical leaders to combine the Institute of Healthcare Improvement's teachings on quality with A3 thinking and key project management principles. She's a practitioner, teacher, and coach in the field of A3 thinking and holds certifications in both Project Management (PMI-PMP) and Six Sigma Green Belt.In addition to instructing and coaching for the Lean Enterprise Institute, she teaches graduate coursework at The Ohio State University. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Oregon Health & Science University.Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

The 1987 Stock Market Crash—known as Black Monday—stands as a defining moment in financial history, marked by a single-day decline of over 22% in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. This episode unpacks the forces that set the stage for such an unprecedented event, from the exuberance of the 1980s bull market to the rapid proliferation of portfolio insurance. Parallels to today's market environment highlight both new risks and reassuring differences, reinforcing the value of a long-term perspective. Join Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist, and Diago Mosqueira, Research Analyst, as they revisit Black Monday and share insights for navigating today's complex markets. Watch the video version on YouTube. Subscribe to the Notes on the Week Ahead podcast for more insights from Dr. David Kelly: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

A Free Iran: Zolal Habibi on Women's Rights, Resistance, and the Fight for Democracy In this episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier talks with Zolal Habibi, an Iranian human rights activist and member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran. Zolal shares her family's personal connection to Iran's long struggle for freedom, including the killing of her father by the Iranian regime in 1988 and the broader massacre of political prisoners that same year. From there, she helps listeners understand the history behind Iran's current crisis, the role of women in resisting compulsory control, the ongoing use of executions and fear, and why so many Iranians continue to push for a secular democratic republic. Stephanie and Zolal also discuss the difference between foreign intervention and supporting the Iranian people's right to resist, the impact of internet blackouts, censorship, economic pressure, hostage diplomacy, and the continued organizing of the Iranian diaspora around the world. This is a conversation about grief, courage, women's rights, democracy, resistance, and the hope for a free Iran. This episode includes discussion of political violence, executions, war, authoritarian rule, and human rights abuses. Listener discretion is advised. Listener Offer Lemongrove Oil: Use code DRSTEPHANIE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.lemongroveoil.com/ In This Episode Zolal Habibi's work with the National Council of Resistance of Iran Her father's killing by the Iranian regime The 1988 massacre of political prisoners Iran's long fight for freedom and democracy How the 1979 revolution was hijacked Women's resistance to compulsory veiling Political executions and fear as tools of control Why Zolal argues the answer is neither war nor appeasement The role of the NCRI and organized resistance Internet blackouts, checkpoints, censorship, and repression Economic pressure on ordinary Iranian families The Iranian diaspora and global advocacy What listeners can do to raise awareness The vision for a secular democratic republic in Iran Learn More About Zolal Habibi and the NCRI National Council of Resistance of Iran: https://www.ncr-iran.org/ Maryam Rajavi: https://www.maryam-rajavi.com/ Organization of Iranian American Communities: https://oiac.org/ Iran Freedom: https://iranfreedom.org/ Conversations with a Chiropractor YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ConversationswithaChiro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wautierwellness Email: drstephaniewautier@yahoo.com Want to be a guest? Send Stephanie Wautier a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/drstephanie Credits Podcast production by Brand|Sound. Start your podcast journey by emailing brandsoundpodcasts@gmail.com. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Meet Zolal Habibi 01:37 Echoing the Voice of the Iranian People 01:57 Zolal's Father and the 1988 Massacre 02:59 Life Outside Iran and the Regime's Reach Abroad 05:03 Understanding the Iranian Regime 06:00 Iran's 120-Year Fight for Freedom 08:35 Women, Compulsory Veiling, and Control 09:44 Mass Executions and the Reign of Terror 11:38 Executions, War, and Today's Parallels 12:29 Economic Pressure and Life Under the Regime 13:34 Neither War Nor Appeasement 14:58 The Paris Rally and Pressure From Iran 18:51 Dictatorship Beyond Borders 19:52 Iran's Revolutions and Foreign Intervention 22:20 Mossadegh, Oil, and the 1953 Coup 24:18 The 1979 Revolution and Its Aftermath 25:23 Internet Blackouts, Martial Law, and Checkpoints 27:26 Protests, Bread Prices, Water, and Daily Survival 28:25 Gen Z, Resistance, and the Price of Freedom 29:52 Hostage Diplomacy and International Pressure 30:41 What Listeners Can Do 31:39 Raising Awareness and Supporting the Third Option 33:34 A Democratic Vision for Iran 35:16 Women's Leadership in the Resistance 37:58 Maryam Rajavi and Long-Term Dedication 39:27 Where to Learn More 40:52 Closing Reflections  

SPONSORS: - Nobody likes a call center — ElevenAgents by ElevenLabs fixes that with voice AI that sounds human and works 24/7 in 30+ languages. Try it: elevenlabs.io/TOE - I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE This podcast explores the uncanny link between two of the twentieth century's great visionary works. Becca Tarnas, assistant professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies, joins to discuss her doctoral research into the parallels between Carl Jung's Red Book and J.R.R. Tolkien's lesser-known visionary writings. The central claim: working independently, both men produced strikingly similar imagery, timing, and figures — Jung's Philemon and Tolkien's Gandalf, the Eye of the Evil One and the Eye of Sauron — while each insisted their material felt discovered rather than invented. From there the conversation moves through active imagination, the reality of archetypes, psyche versus mind, and the line between mystical insight and psychosis — a wide-ranging look at where imagination ends and reality begins. FOLLOW: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Jung and Tolkien's Red Books - 00:05:42 - Archetypal Rhymes and Parallels - 00:11:26 - Defining the Imaginal Realm - 00:16:38 - Active Imagination vs. Dreaming - 00:22:00 - Active Imagination Protocol - 00:27:00 - Psyche's Spontaneous Expression - 00:33:57 - Ontology of Imaginal Figures - 00:39:03 - Psychologizing vs. Mythologizing - 00:45:57 - Planetary Archetypes Experience - 00:51:34 - Perceiving Universal Beauty - 00:58:23 - Universal vs. Objective Reality - 01:04:00 - Psychosis vs. Gnosis - 01:09:00 - Grounding the Visionary - 01:15:00 - Symbolic Language of Madness - 01:21:00 - Unearned Wisdom and Psychedelics - 01:26:30 - Motherhood as Expanded State - 01:33:57 - Meaning in Disconnection - 01:40:56 - Intuition in Science - 01:46:55 - Leonardo's Light and Shade LINKS MENTIONED: - Journey To The Imaginal Realm [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/1947544217?tag=toe08-20 - Participatory Imagination [Lecture]: https://beccatarnas.com/2020/08/28/jungs-participatory-imagination/ - Becca's PhD Defense: https://youtu.be/3soOYajHUBM - The Red Book [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0393089088?tag=toe08-20 - The Holy Grail Of The Unconscious [Article]: https://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/20/magazine/20jung-t.html - Active Imagination: https://jungiancenter.org/jung-on-active-imagination-features-methods-and-warnings/ - Jung On Active Imagination [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0691015767?tag=toe08-20 - Richard Tarnas's Website: https://cosmosandpsyche.com/ - The Passion Of The Western Mind [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0345368096?tag=toe08-20 - Psychological Types [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/1614279705?tag=toe08-20 - The Fellowship Of The Ring [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0547928211?tag=toe08-20 - Kant's 'Categories': https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/kant/ - The Imaginary And The Imaginal [Paper]: http://www.bahaistudies.net/asma/mundus_imaginalis.pdf - Toni Wolff: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toni_Wolff - The Call Of Cthulhu [Book]: https://www.hplovecraft.com/writings/texts/fiction/cc.aspx - The Shadow: https://iaap.org/jung-analytical-psychology/short-articles-on-analytical-psychology/the-shadow/ - BBC Interviews Curt: https://www.bbc.com/audio/play/m002s4hd - Andres Emilsson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/gi08eVU_-f8 - Leo Gura [TOE]: https://youtu.be/R-w8k4smC74 - Iain McGilchrist [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0 - Greg Kondrak [TOE]: https://youtu.be/FFW14zSYiFY - John Vervaeke [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3p8o3-7mvQc - Bernardo Kastrup & Susan Blackmore [TOE]: https://youtu.be/jrVnAWP2XEs - Consciousness Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk Guests do not pay to appear. #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com Ceuta Migrant Surge, Fauci Senate Testimony, DEI in Nolan's The Odyssey, and Escalation Toward World War III Matt and Doug discuss a sudden influx of about 49,000 Moroccans into Spain's small enclave of Ceuta, questioning how the territory can house and feed them, whether NGOs and Moroccan authorities facilitated the crossing, and how Spain or the EU could respond given asylum rules and limited enforcement. They compare the event to past mass-migration episodes in Europe and the U.S. The conversation shifts to Anthony Fauci's Senate testimony, Rand Paul's questioning, Biden's blanket pardon, and allegations of profiteering and lack of accountability. They then review controversy around Nolan's film The Odyssey, arguing DEI casting choices may have been used subversively while still praising parts of the movie. They also cover U.S. border-device searches and debate whether expanding conflicts around Iran, attacks on energy infrastructure, and U.S. involvement indicate a slide toward World War III, including nuclear or cyber escalation. 00:00 Ceuta Migrant Surge 02:24 Can Spain Stop It 04:40 History and Parallels 09:06 Was It Organized 12:36 Spillover to US Politics 14:10 Fauci Senate Showdown 18:38 Nolan Odyssey DEI Debate 27:03 TSA Phone Wipe Case 28:40 Iran Conflict World War Risk 36:15 Wrap Up and Listener Questions

Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com Ceuta Migrant Surge, Fauci Senate Testimony, DEI in Nolan's The Odyssey, and Escalation Toward World War III Matt and Doug discuss a sudden influx of about 49,000 Moroccans into Spain's small enclave of Ceuta, questioning how the territory can house and feed them, whether NGOs and Moroccan authorities facilitated the crossing, and how Spain or the EU could respond given asylum rules and limited enforcement. They compare the event to past mass-migration episodes in Europe and the U.S. The conversation shifts to Anthony Fauci's Senate testimony, Rand Paul's questioning, Biden's blanket pardon, and allegations of profiteering and lack of accountability. They then review controversy around Nolan's film The Odyssey, arguing DEI casting choices may have been used subversively while still praising parts of the movie. They also cover U.S. border-device searches and debate whether expanding conflicts around Iran, attacks on energy infrastructure, and U.S. involvement indicate a slide toward World War III, including nuclear or cyber escalation. 00:00 Ceuta Migrant Surge 02:24 Can Spain Stop It 04:40 History and Parallels 09:06 Was It Organized 12:36 Spillover to US Politics 14:10 Fauci Senate Showdown 18:38 Nolan Odyssey DEI Debate 27:03 TSA Phone Wipe Case 28:40 Iran Conflict World War Risk 36:15 Wrap Up and Listener Questions

2 Hours and 33 MinutesPG-13Alex Petkas is a former academic and host of the Cost of Glory podcast.Alex joined Pete to go over some examples of political and electoral issues in the Roman Republic that correspond to today's political environment and to talk about great men of the past. These are episodes 1109 and 1127Alex's Website Alex's Authoritative Speaker's GuidePete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

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Gaius and Germanicus: The discussion focuses on the "shrinking presidency" of Mr. Trump in 2026, drawing parallels to the diminished 19th-century stature of Benjamin Harrison. The hosts argue that geriatric leadership and the "unbelievable" stress of failing wars make 8-year terms unsustainable, suggesting a shift to single six-year terms. Germanicus proposes a radical "rosy scenario": the US should "slough off" dependent possessions like Europe—which he views as a drain—to focus on viable partners like Japan and Korea. This mirrors the Western Roman Empire's collapse, which allowed the Greek-speaking Eastern Empire (Constantinople) to thrive for another millennium. They warn that the US is already in an active civil war that will intensify due to "lazy left" policies like court-packing. They conclude by searching for a "smiling Greek" source of survival amidst American upheaval. (2)1892

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Is President Trump's grand strategy unraveling? The United States is at war with Iran, China is ascendant, Russia and Ukraine are stalemated and American allies are openly questioning our commitment to them. Elbridge Colby, the under secretary of defense for policy, joins me to discuss the state of America's foreign policy and he makes the case that Trump's approach to our allies and adversaries is making us stronger. 0:00 - Intro  1:24 - What Is Trump's Approach to Foreign Policy? 5:00 - Is China Still America's Main Rival?  7:08 - Colby's Strategy of Denial in the Pacific 9:58 - How to Avoid a War with China & Taiwan 12:18 - Can U.S. Aircraft Carriers & Bases Survive a Pacific Conflict? 16:43 - Is the Iran War Draining Our Weapons and Resources? 17:49 - The U.S. Military Strategy in Iran War 19:44 - Does the Middle East Conflict Help or Hurt China? 22:04 - Trying and Failing to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz 28:13 - The Parallels of Iran to the Vietnam and Iraq Wars 33:17 - Trump's Strategy With Russia & Ukraine 40:49 - "NATO 3.0" & Returning to the Cold War 43:21 - Did the Pentagon Try to Cut Support for Ukraine? 46:28 - How "Middle Powers" Fail  49:30 - Greenland, Canada, and the Monroe Doctrine 52:22 - Canada: Neighbor or 51st State? 54:23 - What We Expect From Allies (A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.) Thoughts? Email us at interestingtimes@nytimes.com. Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, Interesting Times with Ross Douthat. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we discuss the complexities of blended families, emphasizing the unique challenges stepfamilies face compared to nuclear families. One concept discussed was the pressure for stepfamilies to function like traditional nuclear families, and how letting go of that expectation can relieve stress and improve dynamics. A key theme that emerged was the importance of the "soothing presence", an adult who is emotionally supportive, predictable, and present for children, which fosters trust and security. The discussion explored how children in high-conflict or blended families often take on roles to try to keep the peace or please their parents, sometimes at the expense of their own development. Several points were raised, including the detrimental effects of parent alienation, the psychological impact of inconsistency and divided loyalty, and how step-parents can best support children without overstepping boundaries. Practical strategies were shared for building relationships, encouraging self-esteem, and communicating effectively with both children and biological parents. The conversation also included personal stories, analogies, and an exploration of how life experiences, even with family pets, mirror blended family dynamics. The episode underscored that every family is different, and the most successful step-parenting comes from adaptability, humility, and providing a safe, nonjudgmental space for children to grow and heal. Key Topics Discussed The unrealistic social and personal expectations for stepfamilies to function like nuclear families The concept of "soothing presence" as the basis for trust, security, and emotional development in children Challenges of divided loyalty and parent alienation in blended family situations The negative long-term impact on kids taking on adult responsibilities within the family dynamic Differences between parenting, adulting, and befriending as a step-parent Importance of emotional predictability and consistency for children's well-being Strategies for step-parents to support children without overstepping or causing tension with biological parents Encouraging self-esteem and emotional language in children using relatable terms (e.g., "volcano mad") The value of building a unique, trusting relationship with each child based on their individual personalities Parallels between stepfamily adjustment and integrating new pets into a household Individualized approaches over generic parenting techniques The lifelong process of gaining wisdom and fostering resilience in children through supportive adult relationships