Podcasts about playgrounds

Looking for the best parks in West Michigan? In this episode of Living in Grand Rapids, Doren Colley with the May Group Realtors at RE/MAX of Grand Rapids shares his favorite parks and outdoor spaces around Grand Rapids, from family-friendly neighborhood parks to hiking trails and hidden beaches just a couple of hours away.Grand Rapids has a big-city energy with restaurants, live music, and even a Beer City USA title, but some of the best moments here happen when you slow down. Whether that means a morning trail, a playground afternoon, or a quiet bench with coffee, West Michigan has a park for every kind of day, and this video breaks down exactly where to find them.⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS Introduction (0:00) What Are the Best Parks in West Michigan? (1:00) Best Family Parks & Playgrounds (1:17) Trails for Walking, Running & Biking (2:19) Quiet, Natural Parks (2:47) Choose Your Own Adventure (3:08) Beyond the City: Beaches & Dunes (3:25) Final Thoughts (4:07) What Are the Best Parks in West Michigan? It's one of the questions Doren gets asked most, and honestly, it's a tough one to answer because there are so many great options. Instead of a top ten list, this video walks through favorite parks and outdoor spaces based on the type of experience you're looking for, from playgrounds to peaceful hikes.Best Family Parks in Grand Rapids: If you have younger kids, Grand Rapids and the surrounding communities are full of neighborhood parks with playgrounds, splash pads, open fields, and gathering spaces. Some of the local family favorites include Millennium Park, Riverside Park, Hager Park, and Townsend Park, all of which offer large green spaces, trails, playgrounds, and reservable pavilions for parties and family reunions. For something closer to the neighborhoods, Garfield Park and Richmond Park are easy to get to and great for quick afternoon outings, complete with well-loved disc golf courses.Trails, Biking & Quiet Natural Spaces: For walkers, runners, and bikers, the White Pine Trail is a West Michigan favorite, stretching more than 90 miles from Comstock Park to Cadillac with a paved, mostly flat path perfect for dog walkers, families with strollers, and long-distance athletes alike. For a quieter, more natural setting, Doren recommends Pickerel Lake Park, Lewton Park, Townsend Park, and Roselle Park, all beautiful spots for wooded trails and a little solitude.Beyond Grand Rapids: Beaches, Dunes & State Parks. Within a couple hours of Grand Rapids, you'll find some of the most beautiful beaches and dune systems in Michigan. Doren shares one of his favorite outdoor adventures, backpacking at Nordhouse Dunes along Lake Michigan, about two hours northwest of the city, where you'll find white sand, crystal clear water, and a beach that feels almost private.Whatever kind of day you're looking for, whether it's a playground and a picnic table or a challenging hike, West Michigan has a park to match. Watch the full video to find your next favorite outdoor spot, and let us know in the comments which West Michigan park is your favorite.*LET'S CONNECT*Download our Free Relocation Guide: https://marketgrandrapids.com/relocation-guide Email: contact@marketgrandrapids.com Website: https://marketgrandrapids.com Instagram: @MayGroupRealtors

The McClaskey Foundation, through the Parks Foundation of Clark County, has invested $25,000 to sustain the Summer Playgrounds Program — a six-week, free recreation program serving Vancouver children ages 6–11 at Evergreen Park, Hough Elementary, and Crestline Elementary, including daily USDA-funded lunches. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/parks-foundation-of-clark-county-awards-25000-to-support-vancouvers-summer-playgrounds-program/ #SummerPlaygrounds #VancouverWA #ClarkCounty #ParksFoundation #YouthRecreation #McClaskeyFoundation #CommunityInvestment

An indoor family entertainment concept that started in Aurora is quietly on track to become a billion dollar enterprise, and most Colorado investors have not heard the story yet. Lava Island opened its first park in 2018 and now operates 11 locations across the country, with every single new park cash flowing positive in its first month. Chris Lopez sits down with Dan Price, managing partner at Amplify Capital, to break down the Lava Island investment opportunity. Dan came to this deal after a 9-figure exit in insurance services and is now the single largest investor in the offering, calling it a once in a couple decades opportunity. The conversation covers what makes Lava Island structurally different from Urban Air, Sky Zone, and Boondocks. The 2 to 12 age focus, the absence of arcades and go-karts, and a staffing model that runs on roughly 40 people versus 120+ at competitors all combine into a simpler, lower liability, higher margin business. Dan gets specific on the numbers behind the Lava Island investment opportunity. The original Aurora location did 6 million in top line revenue on 10 dollar hourly passes. Each new build costs around 4.5 million. The reinvestment fund is modeled at a 6.8x MOIC with target exit in late 2029 or early 2030. The cash flow fund delivered a 16.44 percent annualized distribution in May and is projected to hit the mid 30s by the end of next year. Accelerated depreciation gave 2025 investors 1.17 dollars in deduction losses per dollar invested. For offering details and data room access on the Lava Island investment opportunity, reach out through ampcap.co. In This Episode We Cover: Why no arcades, no go-karts, and a 2 to 12 age focus is the competitive moat How Lava Island scaled from 1 location to 11 in roughly 2 years The vertically integrated construction model with hand-painted murals at every park Why every new location has been cash flow positive month one The 6.8x MOIC reinvestment fund vs the cash flow fund paying monthly distributions How accelerated depreciation wiped out gains for 2025 investors Why Dan believes this is a once in a couple decades opportunity This is the most aggressive offering Lava Island will run before terms tighten in future raises. If you have wanted exposure to a proven family entertainment concept with national expansion underway, this is the episode to listen to before reaching out. Watch the Youtube Video https://youtu.be/M3Q3VOwRg88 Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and intro to Lava Island family entertainment investment 01:30 Dan Price background ranching roots to 9-figure insurance services exit 05:04 From Narrate Ventures to Amplify Capital growth capital rebrand 06:54 Why founders need partners painful and lonely journey 08:23 What Lava Island is 2 to 12 age focus vs Urban Air Sky Zone Boondocks 13:03 Operating leverage 40 staff vs 120+ at competitors 14:45 Liability de-risked no go-karts no climbing walls no teenagers 16:24 Founders Boyd and Celeste 15+ years building parks across Europe 23:06 CEO Chase hired with one location pedigree of scaling exits 25:34 Vertically integrated construction Polish muralists hand-paint every wall 28:44 11 locations open expansion to 40+ targeting billion dollar enterprise value 31:04 Every location cash flow positive month one 32:04 Reinvestment fund 6.8x MOIC modeled returns and qualified purchaser requirement 34:25 Cash flow fund 16.44% annualized May distribution mid 30s projected 35:06 Accelerated depreciation $1.17 deduction per dollar invested in 2025 36:41 How to reach Amplify Capital Links in Podcast Amplify Capital Lava Island Reach out to Chris and the team by emailing chris@propertyllama.com for a warm intro to Amplify Capital or to discuss the opportunity further.

KI-Souveränität: Wenn dein Spitzenmodell über Nacht abgeschaltet wird   Ein Regierungs-Kill-Switch für dein wichtigstes KI-Modell ist keine Zukunftsmusik mehr, sondern gerade Realität geworden. Fable 5 stand nur 48 Stunden uneingeschränkt zur Verfügung, bevor es außerhalb der USA über Nacht wieder abgeschaltet wurde.   Torsten Koerting auf LinkedIn: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/torstenkoerting/   Warum das ein Souveränitätsproblem ist Wenn eine Regierungsentscheidung ausreicht, um ein Modell über Nacht vom Markt zu nehmen, hast du als Unternehmer die Kontrolle über deine eigenen Prozesse verloren. Torsten Koerting nennt das offen ein Erpressungsrisiko für Europa und für jedes Unternehmen, das kritische Abläufe auf ein solches Modell aufbaut. Wer produktive Geschäftsprozesse an eine Technologie bindet, die per Kill Switch abgestellt werden kann, betreibt damit im Kern ein Glücksspiel. Erst wenn eine Technologie wirklich demokratisiert und uneingeschränkt zugänglich ist, lässt sie sich verantwortungsvoll produktiv einsetzen. Testen ja, produktiv einsetzen nein Solange die Rahmenbedingungen für stabilen Zugriff fehlen, gehören Spitzenmodelle wie Fable 5 in Testumgebungen, Playgrounds und Sandboxes, nicht in kritische Geschäftsprozesse. Für das Tagesgeschäft reicht in den meisten Fällen ohnehin ein niedrigschwelligeres Modell, etwa für Blogbeiträge, News Reports oder Chat-Anwendungen. Erst wenn du KI nutzt, um wirklich etwas völlig Neues entstehen zu lassen, wird das teuerste und leistungsstärkste Modell überhaupt relevant. Diese Unterscheidung entscheidet darüber, wo Abhängigkeit von einem einzelnen Anbieter riskant wird und wo nicht. 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Thanks to a suggestion from a listener Greg and Ed discuss the fascinating topic of games that are common - if not unique - to Thailand. Both guys have some familiarity with some games played in public such as 'takraw,' but many of the others are part of this strange world called 'Thai culture' that the guys apparently don't actually know that well. Greg begins with a children's game in which one child sings a song while counting by syllable on another child's hand. When the singer stops on a finger, that finger is taken out of the game. The child with the last finger in is the winner. Greg even plays a cute clip of a video of the game. Next, Greg explains a Thai game very similar to the Western game of 'jacks,' which although relatively unplayed by children back home, still lives on in a Thai derivative. The boys then go deep into the Thai version of chess, called makruk (หมากรุก), which utilizes the same board and pieces but with modifying moving rules for each piece. This game is a quite famous pastime of Thai motorcycle riders, who can often be seen playing the game on the side of the road while awaiting customers. It should be noted that Ed's friend - a noted chess lover - was broken by makruk, giving up in frustration after trying to tame the wild beast. Greg continues with several more Thai games, from the crazy sport of takraw, which is kind of like soccer and volleyball mixed together with a wicker ball, to bizarre practices such as beetle fighting, popular in the Northeast, and a game where you throw seeds with your knees. We also check in with a friend of Greg's who owns Golden Goblin Games to hear about the role-playing side of things. Don't forget that Patrons get the ad-free version of the show as well as swag and other perks. And we'll keep our Facebook, Twitter, and LINE accounts active so you can send us comments, questions, or whatever you want to share.  

For anyone who spends time with children, whether your own, your grandchildren or your friends' children, you'll know just how good a good playground is. But how to find them? Well one Auckland dad and his five-year-old twins have created a dedicated website to help. Jong Lee is behind https://www.northshoreplaygrounds.co.nz/ [picture id="4JMW3E8_jong_lee_collage_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Yosemite is one of the most visited national parks in America, attracting more than 4 million visitors every year. But when it comes to short-term rentals, the opportunity may be even bigger than most investors realize. In this week's Monday Market Data Report, Mark Lumpkin breaks down the Yosemite STR market, including travel demand, regulations, seasonality, and the amenities that separate average properties from true standouts.Here's what the data shows: Fire Pits → 64% of listings  Hot Tubs → 61%  Pools → 13%  Home Gyms → 13%  Game Rooms → 10%  Saunas → 8%  Playgrounds → 6%  Waterfront → 4%  Pickleball Courts → 1% The takeaway?Most Yosemite rentals stop at a fire pit and hot tub. The investors who add game rooms, pools, saunas, or pickleball courts create true unicorn properties with very little competition.If you're looking for a mountain market where differentiation still matters, Yosemite deserves a closer look.

It has sand and stairs. It has metal bars and puzzles. Happy kids are running around. Some are swinging up in the air! What is this place? It is a playground!公園裡有沙坑，有攀爬架跟益智遊戲！小朋友跑來跑去，有的盪鞦韆盪得好高。Click HERE for the full transcript!

Mon, 25 May 2026 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/upgrade/617 http://relay.fm/upgrade/617 Image Playgrounds Is My Roman Empire 617 Jason Snell and Myke Hurley WWDC is two weeks away, so it's time for us to consider what we'll be looking for from Apple in terms of features promised and promises delivered. WWDC is two weeks away, so it's time for us to consider what we'll be looking for from Apple in terms of features promised and promises delivered. clean 5761 WWDC is two weeks away, so it's time for us to consider what we'll be looking for from Apple in terms of features promised and promises delivered. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Apple silicon - Wikipedia Review: ‘Steve Jobs in Exile' recounts Apple founder's tough mid-career lessons – Six Colors Steve Jobs in Exile – Geoffrey Cain Steve Jobs in Exile – Amazon UK Apple TV to air first major live pro sports event shot on iPhone 17 Pro - Apple ‎LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo FC May 23, 2026 - Watch MLS Game – Apple TV Apple adds iPhones to Friday Night Baseball coverage – Six Colors Apple's IG Reel on MLS – Instagram Brian Tong's MLS Reel – Instagram Apple takes soccer immersive with Real Madrid – Six Colors Apple iOS 27: AI Writing, Grammar Help; New Shortcuts App; Custom Wallpapers - Bloomberg Introducing Shortcuts Playground: Create Apple Shortcuts with Claude Code or Codex - MacStories Apple Watch Needs Shake-Up Amid Whoop, Oura, Google Fitbit Air; AirPods iOS 27 - Bloomberg Encyclical Letter of His Holin

Mon, 25 May 2026 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/upgrade/617 http://relay.fm/upgrade/617 Jason Snell and Myke Hurley WWDC is two weeks away, so it's time for us to consider what we'll be looking for from Apple in terms of features promised and promises delivered. WWDC is two weeks away, so it's time for us to consider what we'll be looking for from Apple in terms of features promised and promises delivered. clean 5761 WWDC is two weeks away, so it's time for us to consider what we'll be looking for from Apple in terms of features promised and promises delivered. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Apple silicon - Wikipedia Review: ‘Steve Jobs in Exile' recounts Apple founder's tough mid-career lessons – Six Colors Steve Jobs in Exile – Geoffrey Cain Steve Jobs in Exile – Amazon UK Apple TV to air first major live pro sports event shot on iPhone 17 Pro - Apple ‎LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo FC May 23, 2026 - Watch MLS Game – Apple TV Apple adds iPhones to Friday Night Baseball coverage – Six Colors Apple's IG Reel on MLS – Instagram Brian Tong's MLS Reel – Instagram Apple takes soccer immersive with Real Madrid – Six Colors Apple iOS 27: AI Writing, Grammar Help; New Shortcuts App; Custom Wallpapers - Bloomberg Introducing Shortcuts Playground: Create Apple Shortcuts with Claude Code or Codex - MacStories Apple Watch Needs Shake-Up Amid Whoop, Oura, Google Fitbit Air; AirPods iOS 27 - Bloomberg Encyclical Letter of H

You may think of rotary clubs as a place for networking lunches and guest speakers, but in one village in Guatemala, Boise Rotary means something much bigger, clean water.

Join Dan and Bryan for this cat adventure. Together we explore an unusual city and find out what happened there.  Game: StrayRelease Year: 2022Developer: BlueTwelve StudioPlatforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 More information on Pixelated Playgrounds:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WebsiteBlue Sky Contact information:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheGreatestStoryEverPlayed@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@StoryEverPod (⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Sky⁠⁠⁠⁠)Check out our spinoff podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TGSEP: Side Quests⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro: Money for Lugging by New WaverOutro: End Credits by Visager

Host Janet Michael sits down with Winchester City Parks Director Chris Konyar at Jim Barnett Park for an update on everything happening in Winchester's parks system — from a brand-new playground to a 250th anniversary drone show. Topics Covered

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Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog Join Dave and special guest Josh Galecki (Pixelated Playgrounds, Moonroof Studios) to take a long walk into the woods of Baby Steps. Developed by Bennett Foddy, Gabe Cuzillo and Maxi Boch and published by Devolver Digital, Baby Steps is an extremely unique game, one where its story of its failson protagonist meshes with its frustrating-yet-rewarding gameplay for a very rewarding and genuinely funny experience. Check out the podcast for more. Guest info: Josh Galecki (he/him) Check out Pixelated Playgrounds https://www.pixelatedplaygrounds.com/ Check out Josh's games on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/search/?developer=Moonroof%20Studios Check out more of Josh's games on itch https://joshuagalecki.itch.io/ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Title Card 0:11 Introductions 5:42 Our Histories with Baby Steps 9:42 Top-Level Thoughts 15:11 Characterization of Nate 20:18 Walking Mechanics 26:56 Difficulty and World Design 40:19 Hating On Nate and Comedy 54:27 Visuals, Music and Sound 59:13 Who Should Play Baby Steps? 1:04:16 Pixelated Playgrounds and Moonroof Studios 1:08:40 Spoiler Wall & Patron Thank-Yous 1:10:17 Spoilers- Jim, The Manbreaker, Other Challenges 1:32:19 Spoilers- Let's Talk About Nate 1:42:28 Spoilers- Nate's Journey and Endings 1:55:43 Accomplishments vs Achievements 2:04:23 Guys...Where Are We? Sound clips in episode were captured in game. The Secret Lives of Games interview with Bennett Foddy & Gabe Cuzillo- https://eggplant.show/152-walking-over-it-with-gabe-cuzzillo-and-bennett-foddy-baby-steps Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

News; birthdays/events; besides malls--ALL big box stores should have couches/chairs...Ashley sfa; word of the day. News; what discontinued item(s) would you like to see brought back?; if you found your dream forever home at the perfect price but it was located in a city with a weird/terrible name--would you still buy it?; game: Elton John songs. News; could you work at a super serious job? (pilot story); Ashley learned something silly about post it notes; game: guess that celebrity voice. News; top 5 smells Americans will try to get rid of (list); game: drum intro songs; goodbye/fun facts....national kickball day...kickball is a popular playground sport that has been around since the early 1900's. It seems that the game was founded in 1917 by Nicholas Seuss (no relation). The game got its start in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio where Mr. Seuss, was the Supervisor of Cincinnati Parks and Playgrounds. Originally called "Kick Baseball" the game was used by physical education teachers to teach school children the basics of the game of baseball, but with less equipment and fewer opportunities for injury. Though it got its beginnings in the US, kickball has grown in popularity around the world, due to its simplicity. It is especially enjoyed in South Korea, where it is known as "foot baseball". In Canada, kickball is often referred to as "soccer baseball", which actually makes sense because it uses the rules of baseball but it is played with the feet! 

In the first 24 hours since the U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement, an oil refinery in Iran was hit, five Gulf Arab states reported attacks from Iranian drones and missiles and Israeli airstrikes killed more than 250 people in Lebanon. After failed peace negotiations this weekend, the war is showing no signs of slowing down, with the U.S. military beginning a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas.Russel Honoré is a retired lieutenant general of the U.S. Army, most well known for leading the military relief effort during Hurricane Katrina. He joins us for more on the costs of war in the Middle East.Earlier this year, an investigation by Verite News found pervasive lead contamination in multiple New Orleans playgrounds. Now, city officials are trying to do something about it. Halle Parker has been the lead investigator on this story. She joins us with the latest. One of the nation's longest-running free blues festivals returns this weekend to downtown Baton Rouge. Now in its 45th year, the festival remains true to its mission of promoting, preserving and advancing the swamp blues music and culture native to Baton Rouge.  Baton Rouge Blues Festival and Foundation interim director J. Hover tells us more about the history of swamp blues in the region and what to expect at this year's event. —Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We receive production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Adelaide City Council Lord Mayor Dr Jane Lomax-Smith joined David & Will to discuss changes to the Dog & Cat Management plan to stop them from being able to using the playgrounds in the city as their toilets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Monday Market Data Report, Mark Lumpkin breaks down the amenity data for The Poconos — one of the most competitive and heavily amenitized STR markets in the country.This episode reveals a massive truth about the Poconos:Amenities aren't optional. They're everything.Using data from STR Search, we break down what top-performing properties are doing differently — and why some homes generate $250K+ per year while others struggle to break even in the exact same location.Here's what the data shows:• Fire Pits (83%) → +$42,750/year • Hot Tubs (75%) → +$45,600/year • Game Rooms (71%) → +$41,100/year • Playgrounds (41%) → +$55,000/year • Saunas (19%) → +$21,000/year • Movie Theaters (13%) → +$58,000/yearThe takeaway is clear: amenity stacking drives revenue in the Poconos.Properties with multiple high-impact amenities consistently outperform — while under-amenitized homes fall far behind, even if they share the same location, views, and bedroom count.If you're investing in the Poconos, this episode gives you the blueprint to compete — and win.Subscribe for market data every Monday and expert guests every Friday.

As the weather warms up, families are looking to get outside. So where are the best playgrounds in Nashville — and can they hold up to the scrutiny of a busy mom? Host Marie Cecile Anderson welcomes contributor Amelia Edelman and newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury to run down their favorite play spots in town, and tell us what Nashville really needs to make our playground scene great.Learn more about the sponsors of this April 2nd episode: Freely Fest United Way of Greater Nashville Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog Join Dave and guest Bryan Skursha as they deep dive Death Howl (The Outer Zone, 11 Bit Studios, 2025) on their journey through the underworld to find out what the hell a soulslike deckbuilder even is. Brutal turn-based combat, a story about grieving and a mother's love, and all the fucked up guys a gamer could ask for. Listen in to find out more! Guest info: Bryan Skursha (he/him) Check out Pixelated Playgrounds https://www.pixelatedplaygrounds.com/ Follow on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/bsushi.bsky.social TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Title Card 0:18 Introductions 5:39 Our Histories with Death Howl 10:50 Top-Level Thoughts 15:42 Story Setup 23:58 Dreamy, Hazy Visuals and Sound 40:01 Combat Basics and Deckbuilding Strategy 54:58 Is It Soulslike? 1:05:00 Open-Ended Structure and Side Quests 1:10:22 Combat Depth 1:16:40 Who Should Play Death Howl? 1:19:00 Pixelated Playgrounds 1:22:55 Spoiler Wall & Patron Thank-Yous 1:24:58 Spoilers- Favorite Areas, Bosses, Decks 1:41:00 Spoilers- Final Area and Final Bosses 1:55:46 Spoilers- Story Discussion Music used in the episode is credited to Chris Bjørumslet & Malte Burup. Tracks used: Death Howl, Olvi, Shadows of Rot, Cantharsis, Meadows of Delusion, Moon Eel, Ever Since Your Heart Stopped Beating Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

Mike and Trey Farley host the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast and interview Winter Moore of Winter Green Synthetic Grass, a company he started in 2014 with a borrowed $10,000 that has grown to about 60 employees providing full-service artificial grass for residential and commercial uses. Winter explains why turf appealed to him, how it performs in real dog-heavy backyards, and key pros and cons: low watering and reduced maintenance (but not maintenance-free), aesthetic appeal, heat, pet urine odor, and higher upfront cost with ROI over time. He emphasizes base preparation and drainage (crushed concrete, drain rock, French drains, irrigation rinse cycles) to prevent settling and odors, discusses product quality/testing (ASTM, lead-free), and covers applications including playgrounds with fall ratings/padding systems, sports surfaces, poolside transitions, pavers with turf strips, putting greens from recreational to tour-style chip-accepting builds, and HOA/permeability considerations.   Contacts and Connections: https://www.wintergreengrass.com/ or 469-537-4747 https://www.farleypooldesigns.com/ https://www.instagram.com/farleydesigns/ https://www.instagram.com/luxuryoutdoorlivingpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/poolzila/   00:00 Podcast Welcome 01:17 Meet Winter Moore 01:54 Starting Wintergreen 04:21 How Turf Won Him Over 06:54 Pros Cons and ROI 10:34 Quality Testing and Safety 17:22 Choosing the Right Turf 21:23 Matching Old and New Turf 23:40 Pet Installs Drainage Basics 28:07 Maintenance Smell and Repairs 31:46 Playgrounds and Fall Ratings 35:02 Sports Courts and Padel 40:05 Sports Turf vs Landscape Heat 41:18 Pads and Infill Basics 42:34 Backyard Putting Green Boom 43:30 Recreational Green Design 45:06 Pro Greens and Chipping 47:35 Bunkers and Turf Durability 49:56 Golf Complex Design Team 53:10 HOA and Permeability Rules 57:04 Protecting Trees Near Turf 01:00:48 Turf as Pool Decking 01:03:56 Paver Strips and Zero Edge 01:06:38 Putt Putt and Play Berms 01:11:29 Maintenance and Wear Patterns 01:13:43 Turf Installation Horror Story 01:16:21 Grain Direction and Seams 01:18:31 Industry Growth and Luxury Golf 01:21:43 Contact Info and Wrap Up 01:23:33 Rapid Fire and Closing 01:26:26 Show Mission Outro  

Send a textWelcome, friends, to this episode of the Healing the City Podcast, where I had the privilege of engaging in a truly transformational conversation with the remarkable Adrienne Crawford. In this episode, we explore the profound challenges and joys of raising a child with Down syndrome, and how Adrienne and her family have been called to navigate a world that can often be unwelcoming and isolating.Through her heart-wrenching and inspiring story, Adrienne takes us on a journey of discovery, inviting us to lean into the hard truths of disability and motherhood. We learn about the unique struggles and triumphs of Bentley, her beloved son, and how he has taught her to see the world through a new lens of compassion and grace.As we look deeper into Adrienne's passion for creating a more accessible and inclusive world, we witness the remarkable courage and determination that has fueled her journey. With a fierce dedication to building meaningful and lasting friendships for Bentley, Adrienne shows us what it means to live a life of love, integrity, and purpose.This episode is not simply a story of overcoming adversity, but a powerful call to action for all of us to stand in solidarity with those who are often marginalized and excluded. It is a reminder that true healing and transformation can only happen when we are willing to lean into the uncomfortable and messy parts of life, and work together to create a world that is more just and equitable for all.So join us, friends, as we explore the beautiful and complex journey of disability, motherhood, education, and life, and discover how we can all play a part in bringing healing and wholeness to our communities.Support the show“Healing the City” is a weekly podcast about what it looks like to build healthier communities. Featuring the voices and perspectives of people from the Village Church, each episode is focused on the real challenges and real opportunities for change in our cities. The podcast takes a whole-person approach. We talk about soul care and spiritual direction, along with mental health and community involvement. You will hear thoughtful perspectives on what people in our cities are up against, plus practical steps you can take to be part of the healing. Join hosts Corey Gilchrist, Eric Cepin, Ashley Cousineau, Jessica Dennes, Michael Cousineau, Mark Crawford, and Susan Cepin as we have honest conversations and keep pointing toward hope and next steps. The Village Churchvillagersonline@gmail.comThe Village Church meets at 10a and 5p on Sundays1926 N Cloverland Ave, Tucson AZ 85712Mail: PO Box 30790, Tucson AZ 85751

In this episode, host Janet Michael sits down with Winchester City Parks Director Chris Konyar for a wide-ranging conversation about upcoming spring events, facility upgrades, youth programming, and an exciting long-term vision for aquatics in the Winchester area. Topics Covered

What if your course felt less like a checklist and more like a world your learners return to, level up in, and prove real growth? We walk through a practical framework for building a virtual playground that mirrors the work, builds measurable skills, and motivates through clarity rather than gimmicks. 

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It's been a week of finding out just how much there is in the new iOS 26.4 beta, for leearning about Apple's video podcast plans, and also for so many rumors of a new low-cost MacBook coming at a March unveiling, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:Tempo: Get 60% off your first box of fresh, chef-crafted meals at tempomeals.com/appleinsiderNordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARClaude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:Apple is having an event on March 4, maybe for iPhone 17e & M5 MacBook ProMarch madness: What Apple is getting ready to launchMarch 4 international Apple Experiences may follow week of online launchesOut of the park: The March 4 event may not be all that specialSiri pendant & AirPods with cameras getting renewed focusApple eyes 2027 for AI smart glasses built around context, not screensColorful MacBook & iPhone 17e launching as soon as MarchApple's Playgrounds approach to AI is a sign of its larger strategyApple Music Playlist Playground among first new AI features in iOS 26.4Apple's upgraded Siri is late but not lost — the real story is timingiOS 26.4 has iPhone Stolen Device Protection on by defaultSiri & Apple Intelligence upgrades still coming in 2026 in spite of rumorsVideo won't kill the Apple Podcasts star, but will make them more engagingA code snippet in iOS 26.4 shows Apple TV is coming to CarPlayAI agents are coming to CarPlay, but they're not getting the keysSupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (02:12) - March 4 experience (10:42) - MacBook (20:49) - AI smart glasses (36:26) - Siri Pendant (43:30) - iOS 26.4 (56:42) - Video podcasts (59:40) - CarPlay video ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Walk by any neighborhood park, and you'll usually see some kids running around and playing. It's supposed to be a place where they're safe, but that's not always true. At some parks, there's a poison lurking in the soil:  lead. Verite News, a partner news outlet of WWNO and WRKF, tested sites across New Orleans. As health reporter Halle Parker explains, most playgrounds in the city had unsafe levels of lead.The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane returns to The Crescent City March 12-15. The annual event will feature bestselling authors, filmmakers, politicians, musicians, TV personalities and more. Cheryl Landrieu is a lawyer, author and founder of the book festival. She joins us for more on this year's event. February — Black History Month — is the shortest month of the calendar year. But it is rich in African American cultural contributions and celebrations. Anthony Bean, Founder & Artistic Director of the Anthony Bean Community Theater & Acting School, is celebrating more than 50 years of Black Theatre rooted in New Orleans. Bean joins us to look back on the legacy he and his late Monroe began with the Ethiopian Theater in the 7th Ward to center Black artists and storytellers.__Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Diane Mack. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our assistant producer is Aubry Procell. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App, and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

This week on Paranormal Activity, Producer Dom returns with two bone-chilling listener stories that reveal how the most ordinary places in a quiet playground and a roadside phone box can turn deeply, disturbingly strange.First, Molly recounts a terrifying shortcut through a residential playground in Birmingham, where the world seemed to bend around her: sound vanished, space warped, and unseen children laughed on a loop as if caught in some paranormal echo.What was meant to be a five-minute walk turned into a surreal nightmare she'll never forget.Then, Tom shares his experience in a lonely North Yorkshire phone box, where the phone wasn't just working... it was waiting.With no power, no people for miles, and a rotary dial that spun itself, Tom found himself caught in a ghostly ritual that local legends have whispered about for years.Tune in as Dom reacts to these unnerving encounters and tries to make sense of the moments where reality falters and something else slips through.A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The cost of repairing playgrounds significantly damaged by fire in the capital last year estimated to be more then half a million euro. Report by Helen O'Donohue.

A petition has been launched calling for shade to be mandatory at every new and upgraded playground. Founder of Roam with Kids, Renata Wiles spoke to Corin Dann.

Matthew from South Bend, Indiana, joins Kelsey to share how he and his wife planned a Pacific Northwest road trip for their family of four (with their 5-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter) to meet up with extended family in Spokane, Washington, Missoula, Montana, and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. They chat about using hotel points and an Airbnb, favorite riverfront parks and playgrounds, easy hikes with big views, lake time, and all the delicious food stops along the way.This episode is now available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Comfrt Hoodie 15% Off Discount Link: https://comfrt.com/KELSEY279- Snacklebox Link: https://amzlink.to/az0QsoCiIT2zv- Blue Sky Chicago O'hare Airport Parking- Going App- Spokane: Riverfront Park & Playground- Gonzaga University- La Quinta Inn & Suites Spokane- Citi Strata Premier- Vieuxcarre Cajun/Creole Restaurant- Huckleberry Milkshakes- St. Regis Rest StopMissoula, MT: Fairfield Suites Missoula Airport, waterslides, the Old Port- Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card, M-Hike, Dragon's Hollow Park, Big Dipper Ice Cream, Public Library, University of Montana: Geology Building and Student Union, Tamarack Brewery- Coeur d'Alene: McEuen Park, Roger's Burgers, Mineral Ridge Hike, Old Wagon Trail, Tubb's Hill, Floating Island Green, Fisherman's Market & GrillTrip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal's Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

As we head into the last month of 2025, many of you might be starting to turn your mind towards the beginning of the next school year. A big part of getting ready for a new year is, of course, setting up your learning spaces. Whether it be how you'll set up your own classroom, the school library space, or even outdoor areas, there's plenty to consider. We've published a range of new content on the topic of learning spaces recently at Teacher. In this episode, we'll bring you up to speed on it all. Don't forget, like all of our other episodes of Teacher Staffroom, we'll be posing some questions for you throughout this podcast, so you can feel free to pause the audio as you go, gather some colleagues, and discuss together how these stories might be relevant to your school context. Host: Dominique Russell

This Children's Day special examines how childhood is evolving within Indian-Australian families. Featuring Tavleen Kaur and Mannat Matharu from Sydney and Vir Mattoo from Melbourne, the episode contrasts today's digitally connected, highly aware children with the offline, slower childhoods their parents remember. Through candid conversations, it explores changing expectations, greater recognition of children's rights, and the cultural values families work to preserve. The story highlights how younger generations are growing up more expressive, informed, and confident than ever before.

In this Buck Don't Give a &#%@, Dan has a comedian that wants to know what has happened to playgrounds.

Today on the Marc Cox Morning Show; KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman joins to talk about if Eli Drinkwitz is going to leave Mizzou, the salaries of college coaches and more. Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins to talk about the government getting re-opened and when some things might return to normal after a lengthy shutdown and more. Shannon Bream Host of Fox News Sunday talks the end of the government shutdown and more. Griff Jenkins, Washington Based correspondent for Fox News Channel joins to talk about government and the Trump administration. Bill Pauley of The Pauley Agency joins to talk about an alternative to Obamacare.

What happens when an Atlassian marketing veteran who decorates cakes and rides motorcycles decides the traditional marketing funnel is completely broken? You get Ashley Faus, Head of Lifecycle Marketing Portfolio at Atlassian, author of "Human-Centered Marketing," and today's guest on FutureCraft. Ashley has spent 8+ years at Atlassian revolutionizing how B2B marketers think about customer journeys, replacing linear funnels with her "content playground" framework where audiences can go up, down, and sideways through your content—just like kids on an actual playground. In this episode, we get into: Why ChatGPT 5 might be getting worse for marketing professionals (and what to use instead) Erin's live demo of Gemini's deep research for account-based marketing that analyzes hundreds of sources Ashley's content playground framework that treats audiences like humans, not funnel steps How trust becomes your only defensible moat when AI can fake everything else Why organizational silos are killing your customer experience (and how to fix them) The "18-month rule" for career evolution in an AI-accelerated world Whether you're a CMO fighting for budget, a product marketer drowning in requests, or a lifecycle specialist trying to prove ROI, Ashley breaks down how to keep humans at the center while leveraging AI as your creative co-pilot.  

If Halloween snuck up on you this year—don't stress. In this episode, I share 10 quick, low-cost, and high-impact ways to boost October profits and make your indoor playground or play café feel festive without draining your time or budget.These ideas will help you attract families, boost engagement, and create memorable experiences—whether you have a day or a week to prepare.BLOG for this episode: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/halloween-ideasIn This Episode, You'll Learn How To:Run a simple costume photo contest to increase social media reach (learn more in episode 127 here!)Create baby- and toddler-friendly Halloween activities for families too young to trick-or-treatOffer themed drink or café specials that feel fun and seasonalTurn leftover party favors into a creative indoor trick-or-treat setupAdd low-cost décor and staff costumes to transform your space overnightHost quick themed activities like story-time or dance partiesIntroduce small upsells like crafts or glow play for extra revenueUse Halloween to boost memberships or party bookings before year-endOTHER RESOURCES:Take a Vacation As An Owner (FREE Download)Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers SocietyGetting Started With Your Play Cafe [YouTube Video Playlist]What's Working In The Indoor Play Industry 2025 GuideFund Your Indoor Play Business [Free Training]Indoor Play Courses & 1:1 Consulting WaitlistMichele's InstagramMichele's WebsitePlay Cafe Academy YouTube ChannelETSY Template ShopPrepare Your Indoor Playground For a RecessionPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers SocietyQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademyActive Campaign Free Trial: https://www.activecampaign.com/?_r=D6IYK3HG

We're joined by Palestinian novelist, writer and activist Susan Abulhawa, political scientist John Mearsheimer and Dr. Dhiaa Daoud, MD, an emergency medicine physician currently aboard a humanitarian flotilla to Gaza, joining healthcare workers, journalists, and international parliament members to break the siege and shed light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis. For the full discussion, please join us on Patreon at - https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-full-dr-140709512 Susan Abulhawa is a Palestinian-American writer and activist whose novels, including Mornings in Jenin and Against the Loveless World, have been translated into dozens of languages and widely acclaimed. She is also the founder of Playgrounds for Palestine and the Palestine Writes literary festival. John J. Mearsheimer is the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and a leading realist scholar of international relations. A West Point graduate and former U.S. Air Force officer, he is the author of numerous influential works on U.S. foreign policy and power politics. Dr. Dhiaa Daoud is a Palestinian-American emergency physician and humanitarian. His work in Gaza during the 2024 war inspired him to found the Doctors for Hope Foundation, which provides medical care and rebuilds essential infrastructure. He is currently aboard a humanitarian flotilla to Gaza. **Please support The Katie Halper Show ** For bonus content, exclusive interviews, to support independent media & to help make this program possible, please join us on Patreon - / thekatiehalpershow Get your Katie Halper Show Merch here! https://katiehalper.myspreadshop.com/all Follow Katie on Twitter: https://x.com/kthalps Follow Katie on Instagram: / kthalps Follow Katie on TikTok: / kthalps

We had the pleasure of meeting Alex Katz while working at the New England OCR Expo and loved learning about Neighborhood Ninjas and their incredible mission. Alex recently reached out to let us know about an upcoming event being held at Ultimate Obstacles which is the same venue where we've hosted the Expo for the past few years! Neighborhood Ninjas is currently running their Pull-Ups for Playgrounds Fundraiser through the month of October.  It concludes on November 1st with the aforementioned event at Ultimate Obstacles to take on the 10-minute pull-up challenge live! You'll also get to meet a variety of awesome vendors and fellow supporters, all coming together for a great cause! Be sure to follow Neighborhood Ninjas on Instagram, register for the online version of the competition, or for the in person event! Start – 3:13 – Intro 3:13 – 14:49 – Quick News 14:49 – 15:21 – Content Preface 15:21 – 1:07:51 - Neighborhood Ninjas interview with Alex Katz 1:07:51 – End – Outro Next weekend will be a book interview or maybe hearing more about that OCRWC (or OCRCWC) location news! ____ News Stories: Neighborhood Ninja Death Margaret Schlacter Married Tough Mudder Potatoes Tough Mudder AI Fail Tough Mudder 2026 Medal World Pentathalon Update Myrium Guillot Boisett Citizen of Liberland Taco Bell 50K Qualify for Savage Fall Florida Kelly Sullivan's Lady Justice Design Spartan Beast Esterel Podiums Spartan Super World Championship Podiums Headshot Montage Secret Link Grinding Levels Secret Link Gorilla Couch Secret Link Family Reunion Secret Link News Beef Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 432. New England OCR Expo 2025! (Part 1: Vendors) ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, Robert Landman, Shell Luccketta and Jules Estes. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Use coupon code "OCRREPORT20" for 20% off Spartan, Tough Mudder, and DEKA events  Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews Jeff Rosene from Kids Around the World.Jeff discusses generational change in communities through a unique strategy that combines food, play, and discipleship.

John and Martin are joined by the new director of Lake Ann Camp, Pastor Ben Rudolph. Ben brings over 25 years of ministry to the conversation, as a youth pastor, church planter and in counseling. In this conversation, he shares some of his changed life story and how it intersects with the power of camps and retreats in getting people out of normal routines and into a space to encounter God in fresh ways.To learn more about Lake Ann Camp go to: lakeanncamp.comTo learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thetabchurch.com

As indoor playground owners, we didn't open our spaces to spend nights chasing late payments or answering 10pm DMs. We opened to build community and have time with our families.That balance is possible—with automation.In this episode, I'm sharing 10 sales automations you can set up THIS week to recover lost bookings, increase revenue, and free up your time, including:Abandoned cart emails & textsEvergreen social media adsExit pop-ups & nurture sequencesChatbots for off-hoursParty follow-ups, win-back campaigns & renewal remindersUpsells & review requestsMUCH more!These automations plug the leaks in your funnel so you stop losing sales—and stop choosing between being present at work or at home.

Kids have no idea.

It has been more than two years since Mayor Adams appointed a "rat czar."  Kathleen Corradi, citywide director of rodent mitigation, reports on progress in the city's fight against the pests, and challenges that remain, like persistent rats nests near playgrounds and in parks. 

In our very first episode of the reframed by Frame of Life Series, I'm joined by Allison Yee, Founder & CEO of UpNext, a Greater Boston-based business redefining how brands launch and grow through pop-ups, creative activations, and thoughtful partnerships.We are so honored to have The Retail Playground powerd by UpNext as our first sponsor for this series! Listeners can get access to 15% off monthly subscriptions using the code FOL15 (for annual memberships) or FOLQ (for quarterly memberships Get the full show notes here

Ralph welcomes Palestinian-American writer, activist, and scientist Susan Abulhawa to discuss the ongoing Palestinian genocide and the evidence that supports a vastly higher death toll in Gaza.Susan Abulhawa is a Palestinian-American writer and political activist. She is the author of Mornings in Jenin—translated into thirty languages—and The Blue Between Sky and Water. Born to refugees of the Six Day War of 1967, she moved to the United States as a teenager, graduated in biomedical science, and established a career in medical science. In July 2001, she founded “Playgrounds for Palestine,” a non-governmental children's organization dedicated to upholding the Right to Play for Palestinian children.I consider this, first of all, immoral. It's disrespecting the Palestinian dead while they kill the Palestinians who are still alive with US bombers and artillery shells and other weapons coming from Washington, D.C. And it underestimates the kind of urgency that should be confronting this genocide.Ralph NaderThis is something that I think generations will study for a very long time to come. The complicity of Western media across the board is no less criminal than the genocide itself.Susan AbulhawaThis is a complete wiping out of life. A total destruction. And it's completely driven by this unfathomable hate and colonial arrogance and Jewish supremacy and this notion of entitlement. Of being favored by God, of being promised some real estate by a real-estate-agent Lord. I mean, it beggars belief the narratives that we see spoken in mainstream outlets and in the halls of power. Truly, it beggars belief.Susan AbulhawaNo, I don't believe Israel has a right to exist. It has never had a right to exist. No political entities have a right to exist. People have a right to exist. They have a right to exist in their own homeland with dignity. People have a right to universal dignity. A supremacist ideology—and that's ultimately what Zionism is predicated on, on supremacy and entitlement for a group of people at the detriment of another group of people—that is not a right, and it should never be a right. It should be anathema, in fact.Susan AbulhawaNews 9/5/25* The Intercept reports AIPAC has lost another Democratic ally in Congress. Congresswoman Deborah Ross of North Carolina has pledged that she will not accept AIPAC campaign contributions in her 2026 reelection bid. In previous elections, Ross has accepted over $100,000 in AIPAC donations. This comes on the heels of another North Carolina Congresswoman, Valerie Foushee – who received over $800,000 in AIPAC contributions – also renouncing donations from the group. As the Intercept notes, in June, the North Carolina Democratic Party adopted a resolution calling for a “complete arms embargo on all military aid to Israel until it ends its apartheid rule of Palestinians.” Dr. Paul McAllister, a reverend and chair of the Interfaith Caucus of the North Carolina Democratic Party, is quoted saying “AIPAC uses the muscle of their resources to oust anyone who disagrees with them regarding Israel, the conduct of Israel and the atrocities that may be committed by the government of Israel — so it is good that Deborah Ross is willing to recognize and acknowledge that.”* In more Israel news, a new aid flotilla bound for Gaza departed from Genoa, Italy last Sunday. Unlike previous flotillas however, this one carries the protection of a surprising group: Italian dockworkers. According to POLITICO EU, “Speaking at a rally on the docks of Genoa, one of Europe's largest ports, a dockworker representing the USB union said…‘Around mid-September, these boats will arrive near the coast of Gaza. If we lose contact with our boats, with our comrades, even for just 20 minutes, we will shut down all of Europe.'” Genoa has expressed unprecedented solidarity with Gaza. A food drive in the city collected “more than 300 tons of humanitarian aid…[and] over 40,000 people, including the city's mayor, Silvia Salis, joined a torchlit march through the streets in support of the [humanitarian flotilla on Saturday].” During the procession, Salis remarked “Every day I am proud to be the mayor of this city, but tonight, if possible, I am even more so.”* In yet another Israel story, Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, an Israeli cybersecurity apparatchik, who was arrested in August during an undercover operation “targeting child sex predators,” failed to appear for his court date in Nevada. Alexandrovich fled to Israel after being bailed out of jail in the U.S.; his lawyer, David Chesnoff, told the court that he told Alexandrovich not to attend the hearing. Judge Barbara Schifalacqua is now demanding that Alexandrovich appear before the court this week, but it remains to be seen whether he will actually show. This case has become politicized, with liberals and conservatives accusing one another of allowing Alexandrovich to flee the country. The government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu falsely denied that Alexandrovich was arrested at all. This from Al Jazeera.* In more sex predator news, Representatives Ro Khanna, Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor-Greene held a press conference this week with survivors of abuse at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein to push for full disclosure of the Justice Department's files on the case. At this conference, survivors also said they will release their own list of names. This comes amidst a renewed push for Congressional action spearheaded by the survivors. On Tuesday, the House Oversight Committee released a batch of records, but most of these have been made public before. The survivors met with lawmakers this week, including Speaker Mike Johnson, who said “I think the Oversight probe is going to be wide and expansive, and they're going to follow the truth wherever it leads,” per the Washington Post. Congresswoman Nancy Mace was also seen emerging from a meeting with the survivors visibly upset, though we do not know what exactly was discussed in this meeting. What is clear is that the Epstein story is not going away any time soon.* In local news, the National Guard has shared a statement with CBS News' Scott MacFarlane in which they boast that, “Guardsmen have cleaned more than 3.2 miles of roadways, collected more than 500 bags of trash, and disposed of three truckloads of plant waste.” Looking beyond the absurdity of deploying the National Guard to pick up trash, Samuel Littauer, Commissioner of ANC 3C01 – a local government district in Washington – crunched the numbers and found that “DC's cleaning crews cover around 81 miles/day for around $150K/day… [while the] National Guard has cleaned a total of 3.2 miles and costs more than $1M/day.” This means, “It's about 170X more cost efficient per mile to fund DC's existing work.”* Yet, despite the staggering inefficiency of the federal occupation – to say nothing of the outrageous, authoritarian government overreach – D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed an order outlining how the District will “continue to work with the U.S. Marshals Service, the FBI, U.S. Park Police, the Drug Enforcement Administration, [and] the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives,” according to WTOP. This report notes that, “Bowser's order provides a path for working with federal law enforcement…[a] public indication that federal law enforcement could remain in the city indefinitely.” Other D.C. officials, including the District's delegate in Congress Eleanor Holmes Norton, have decried the occupation. Unfortunately, Norton is not even afforded the power of a single vote in Congress. This debacle further underscores the necessity for sovereign statehood for D.C.* In more news of federal law enforcement overreach, Prem Thakker of Zeteo reports new figures that show, “61,226 people are currently in ICE detention — the highest number ever in US history.” Thakker goes on to report that “According to ICE data, 70% of these people have no criminal conviction.” This unjustifiable mass detention shows no signs of slowing down, with ICE being granted larger and larger budgets and more and more latitude by the administration. The parallels to other shadowy secret police organizations throughout history continue to grow more pronounced.* Labor Notes editor Luis Feliz Leon reports Columbia University is seeking to bust graduate worker unions – at Columbia and beyond. A statement from the union reads “Over the summer, the university expelled and suspended 80 students, eliminated all but ten…graduate instructor jobs, and filed an Unfair Labor Practice Charge that could reshape the future of higher ed.” This marks yet another blow to the august reputation of Columbia, already damaged by their authoritarian overreaction to pro-Palestine protests and their capitulation to borderline extortion by Trump.* In the federal government, Trump continues to attack critical safety regulators. Reuters reports, “Two of the three remaining commissioners at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the U.S. nuclear safety watchdog, told a Senate hearing on Wednesday they feel President Donald Trump could fire them if they obstruct his goal to approve reactors faster.” Trump, via executive order, has committed the United States to, “fast-tracking new reactor licenses and quadrupling U.S. nuclear energy capacity by 2050…while also reducing staffing at the NRC.” The Commission is already down to just three members from its usual five and according to this report, “a dozen senior level managers…have left or announced they will leave since January, and…143 staff departed between January and June.” The Commission is currently considering five reactor applications and “expects another 25 to 30 soon.” Whatever one's thoughts are on nuclear energy in general, it is wildly irresponsible and dangerous to consider these reactor proposals by a commission short-staffed and constantly threatened with dismissal.* Finally, the Government Accountability Project has submitted a stunning whistleblower complaint on behalf of Chuck Borges, Chief Data Officer at the Social Security Administration. This complaint concerns “serious data security lapses, evidently orchestrated by DOGE officials, currently employed as SSA employees, that risk the security of over 300 million Americans' Social Security data…including apparent systemic data security violations, uninhibited administrative access to highly sensitive production environments, and potential violations of federal privacy laws by DOGE personnel.” The most critical violation is the DOGE staffers' move to “create a live copy of the country's Social Security information in a cloud environment that circumvents oversight.” As this complaint explains, “This vulnerable cloud environment is effectively a live copy of the entire country's Social Security information…that…lacks any security oversight from SSA or tracking to determine who is accessing or has accessed the copy of this data.” This includes “all data submitted in an application for a United States Social Security card—including the name of the applicant, place and date of birth, citizenship, race and ethnicity, parents' names and social security numbers, phone number, address, and other personal information.” If this data were to be compromised – as is eminently possible given the unsecured and unsupervised nature of the cloud copy, “Americans may be susceptible to widespread identity theft, may lose vital healthcare and food benefits, and the government may be responsible for re-issuing every American a new Social Security Number.” This staggering degree of carelessness and incompetence is almost unbelievable, if not for the fact that it comports perfectly with the DOGE track record. We can only hope lawmakers and regulators take swift action to shut down this ticking timebomb of data before it's too late.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

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In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender delve into the challenges and joys of parenting as children grow and change, particularly during the teenage years. Hosts discuss the natural evolution of children's interests and behaviors, emphasizing that it's normal for kids to shift from wanting close parental involvement to seeking independence. The conversation highlights the emotional journey parents experience as they navigate these changes, often feeling a mix of pride and sadness. This episode of Facing the Dark encourages parents to embrace this transitional phase with a positive mindset, fostering an environment that honors both their children's growth and their role as caregivers. Tune in for practical advice on how to support your kids through their developmental changes while maintaining a strong familial bond.