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Control has been under siege in Legacy for a long time. But with the current metagame shifting, could Eternal Weekend finally be a place where control can compete again?Zac and Phil break down the current Legacy metagame and ask a simple question: what would a control deck actually need to do to survive right now?The current field is incredibly diverse, with Dimir Tempo, Tron, Death & Taxes, Boros Energy, Reanimator, Doomsday, Delver, Beanstalk Control, Eldrazi, Sneak & Show and more all showing up near the top of the metagame. We talk about how control needs to line up its answers with the questions being asked, including the changing role of Prismatic Ending, Swords to Plowshares, Wrath of the Skies and other removal. Tron adopting Giants' Boulder is one example of how seemingly small changes to an opposing deck can completely alter control's answer suite. Then we get into one of the biggest questions facing blue control decks right now:Is Ponder too slow?In a format full of Orcish Bowmasters, Thalia, Tamiyo, Delver threats and other ways to punish a player for spending an entire turn cycling at sorcery speed, the opportunity cost of Ponder may finally be too high. We also discuss Consider, Spell Snare, instant-speed interaction, card advantage, Beanstalk, Flow State, and how control decks need to think about maintaining resource parity while still having enough answers to actually survive. So is control ready to make its comeback at Eternal Weekend?Or are we still trying to make an archetype work that Legacy simply doesn't want anymore?Let us know what you think.00:00 Can Control Compete in Legacy Again?00:49 The Current Legacy Metagame03:01 Why Tron Is Still a Problem04:34 Control Has to Know the Questions06:43 Aggro, Control & Combo in Legacy10:23 The Problem With Combo Backup Plans14:00 Bowmasters, Tamiyo & Removal20:05 Is Ponder Too Slow?24:48 Is Spell Snare Actually Good?28:10 How Control Maintains Card Advantage⏱️ Chapters
Control has been under siege in Legacy for a long time. But with the current metagame shifting, could Eternal Weekend finally be a place where control can compete again?Zac and Phil break down the current Legacy metagame and ask a simple question: what would a control deck actually need to do to survive right now?The current field is incredibly diverse, with Dimir Tempo, Tron, Death & Taxes, Boros Energy, Reanimator, Doomsday, Delver, Beanstalk Control, Eldrazi, Sneak & Show and more all showing up near the top of the metagame. We talk about how control needs to line up its answers with the questions being asked, including the changing role of Prismatic Ending, Swords to Plowshares, Wrath of the Skies and other removal. Tron adopting Giants' Boulder is one example of how seemingly small changes to an opposing deck can completely alter control's answer suite. Then we get into one of the biggest questions facing blue control decks right now:Is Ponder too slow?In a format full of Orcish Bowmasters, Thalia, Tamiyo, Delver threats and other ways to punish a player for spending an entire turn cycling at sorcery speed, the opportunity cost of Ponder may finally be too high. We also discuss Consider, Spell Snare, instant-speed interaction, card advantage, Beanstalk, Flow State, and how control decks need to think about maintaining resource parity while still having enough answers to actually survive. So is control ready to make its comeback at Eternal Weekend?Or are we still trying to make an archetype work that Legacy simply doesn't want anymore?Let us know what you think.00:00 Can Control Compete in Legacy Again?00:49 The Current Legacy Metagame03:01 Why Tron Is Still a Problem04:34 Control Has to Know the Questions06:43 Aggro, Control & Combo in Legacy10:23 The Problem With Combo Backup Plans14:00 Bowmasters, Tamiyo & Removal20:05 Is Ponder Too Slow?24:48 Is Spell Snare Actually Good?28:10 How Control Maintains Card Advantage⏱️ Chapters
https://tinyurl.com/BREAKFASTSept2026MASTERCLASShttps://tinyurl.com/BREAKFAST-SEPT2026SBGUIDEBreakfast looks simple. It isn't.Johan Larson joins Zac for a complete Breakfast Masterclass, breaking down how the deck works, why its seemingly innocuous cards become a lethal combo, and what separates someone who can assemble the combo from someone who can actually pilot Breakfast well.At its core, Breakfast is an A+B combo deck: Shuko or Nomads en-Kor provides the targeting engine, while Cephalid Illusionist mills the library when targeted. From there, Narcomoebas, Dread Return, and Thassa's Oracle finish the game. But knowing the combo is only the beginning.Johan walks through:How the Breakfast combo actually worksShuko + Cephalid IllusionistNomads en-Kor + Cephalid IllusionistLoki, God of MischiefWhy three Narcomoebas are necessaryCabal Therapy and protecting the comboThe importance of fetchland sequencingUrza's Saga as an alternate win conditionRelic of Progenitus + LokiKarakas and the current metagameForce of Will, Swords to Plowshares and Orim's ChantWhen Prismatic Ending belongs in the deckPithing Needle as a flexible Saga targetLavinia against comboAnd how to approach the major Legacy matchupsThen the Masterclass goes even deeper with 12 matchup-specific sideboarding discussions, including Lands, Beanstalk, Energy, the Breakfast mirror, Death & Taxes, Dimir Tempo, Doomsday, Reanimator, Sneak & Show, Tron, UR Delver and UW Tempo. The central lesson throughout the episode is that the cards you play matter, but knowing what your opponent is playing—and sequencing your resources correctly—matters just as much.Johan specifically emphasizes that even something as basic as the order in which you fetch your lands can determine whether you are able to execute your plan later in the game. 00:00 — Introducing Johan Larson & Breakfast03:00 — Why Play Breakfast?04:45 — What's Changed Since Last Year?06:30 — Mana & Fetchland Sequencing07:30 — Loki, God of Mischief09:20 — Why Three Narcomoebas?11:35 — How Breakfast Actually Works13:00 — Urza's Saga as the Fair Plan15:00 — Relic of Progenitus + Loki19:30 — Karakas & the Mana Base21:00 — The Interaction Suite24:00 — Orim's Chant25:30 — Brainstorm & Ponder26:30 — The Sideboard29:50 — Pithing Needle30:50 — Lavinia
https://tinyurl.com/BREAKFASTSept2026MASTERCLASShttps://tinyurl.com/BREAKFAST-SEPT2026SBGUIDEBreakfast looks simple. It isn't.Johan Larson joins Zac for a complete Breakfast Masterclass, breaking down how the deck works, why its seemingly innocuous cards become a lethal combo, and what separates someone who can assemble the combo from someone who can actually pilot Breakfast well.At its core, Breakfast is an A+B combo deck: Shuko or Nomads en-Kor provides the targeting engine, while Cephalid Illusionist mills the library when targeted. From there, Narcomoebas, Dread Return, and Thassa's Oracle finish the game. But knowing the combo is only the beginning.Johan walks through:How the Breakfast combo actually worksShuko + Cephalid IllusionistNomads en-Kor + Cephalid IllusionistLoki, God of MischiefWhy three Narcomoebas are necessaryCabal Therapy and protecting the comboThe importance of fetchland sequencingUrza's Saga as an alternate win conditionRelic of Progenitus + LokiKarakas and the current metagameForce of Will, Swords to Plowshares and Orim's ChantWhen Prismatic Ending belongs in the deckPithing Needle as a flexible Saga targetLavinia against comboAnd how to approach the major Legacy matchupsThen the Masterclass goes even deeper with 12 matchup-specific sideboarding discussions, including Lands, Beanstalk, Energy, the Breakfast mirror, Death & Taxes, Dimir Tempo, Doomsday, Reanimator, Sneak & Show, Tron, UR Delver and UW Tempo. The central lesson throughout the episode is that the cards you play matter, but knowing what your opponent is playing—and sequencing your resources correctly—matters just as much.Johan specifically emphasizes that even something as basic as the order in which you fetch your lands can determine whether you are able to execute your plan later in the game. 00:00 — Introducing Johan Larson & Breakfast03:00 — Why Play Breakfast?04:45 — What's Changed Since Last Year?06:30 — Mana & Fetchland Sequencing07:30 — Loki, God of Mischief09:20 — Why Three Narcomoebas?11:35 — How Breakfast Actually Works13:00 — Urza's Saga as the Fair Plan15:00 — Relic of Progenitus + Loki19:30 — Karakas & the Mana Base21:00 — The Interaction Suite24:00 — Orim's Chant25:30 — Brainstorm & Ponder26:30 — The Sideboard29:50 — Pithing Needle30:50 — Lavinia
In this episode we look at the prophecy of plowshares and pruning hooks and see how the enemy took these tools that God gave man to make them into things that divide and pit us against each other, even turning us into swords and spears but then we see how God, in His goodness and graciousness, reverses that prophesy and turns us into productive, creative people with great tools that can change the world and greatly advance the Kingdom of God.
Ron Paul joins the show to talk about Iran, the economy, Flock cameras and the prospects for liberty in the years ahead. Discussed on the show: The Ron Paul Institute Former congressman and American hero Ron Paul is the host of the Ron Paul Liberty Report and director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. Dr. Paul is the author of numerous books, including Swords into Plowshares and The Revolution: A Manifesto. Follow him on Twitter, @RonPaul. Sign up for the Scott Horton Academy of Foreign Policy and Freedom at scotthortonacademy.com For more on Scott's work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott's other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott's books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/43D82oY (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/4eMQblu Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/4a5fKvx Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tax Attorney Matt Sercely https://agoristtaxadvice.com; Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com; and Crowdhealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ (use promocode Horton) You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/ or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Download Audio. Ron Paul joins the show to talk about Iran, the economy, Flock cameras and the prospects for liberty in the years ahead. Discussed on the show: The Ron Paul Institute Former congressman and American hero Ron Paul is the host of the Ron Paul Liberty Report and director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. Dr. Paul is the author of numerous books, including Swords into Plowshares and The Revolution: A Manifesto. Follow him on Twitter, @RonPaul. Sign up for the Scott Horton Academy of Foreign Policy and Freedom at scotthortonacademy.com For more on Scott’s work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott’s other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott’s books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/43D82oY (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/4eMQblu Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/4a5fKvx Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tax Attorney Matt Sercely https://agoristtaxadvice.com; Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com; and Crowdhealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ (use promocode Horton) You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/ or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show!
The Premodern Threat Levels are back, and this time we have three months of new data to dig through.Zac and Phil revisit the cards they've been tracking across the format, using the Blackman threat metric to measure both how widely cards are played and how many copies appear in those decks. The new browser extension makes it easier than ever to snapshot the format and compare how these numbers change over time. We look at Swords to Plowshares, Counterspell, Wasteland, Mishra's Factory, Mogg Fanatic, Phyrexian Dreadnought, Parallax Wave, Survival of the Fittest, Grim Lavamancer, Jackal Pup, Terravore, Exalted Angel, Wall of Roots, Wall of Blossoms, Squee, Masticore, Chain of Vapor and more.Then Phil discovers something potentially much more important:ZOMBIE TRAILBLAZER.Is this the next great Premodern brew? Probably not.But we're absolutely going to find out.00:00 — Welcome to Returnal Durdles01:36 — Premodern Threat Levels Are Back02:01 — The Cards We're Tracking03:27 — Swords to Plowshares04:27 — The Threat Level Extension05:01 — What Is a Blechman?05:36 — What Does a Threat Level Actually Mean?06:50 — Premodern Is a Healthy Format08:28 — Gush Is Everywhere09:19 — What Is Premodern's Next Most-Played Land?10:27 — Counterspell Breaks the Data11:08 — City of Brass?!11:32 — Mogg Fanatic Is Everywhere12:16 — The Goblins Math14:34 — Goblin Sharpshooter Needs More Respect16:03 — The Phyrexian Dreadnought Package17:28 — Dreadnought vs. Parallax Wave19:19 — Survival of the Fittest & Squee20:40 — Jackal Pup & Burn22:00 — Portent Is Apparently a 4-of22:21 — Terravore & Wall of Roots23:20 — Exalted Angel Falls Off24:17 — Where Is Meddling Mage?25:30 — Wall of Blossoms Is Disappearing25:54 — The Zombie Trailblazer Discovery27:06 — THIS CARD IS BUSTED28:36 — "It Dies to Swords"29:28 — How Many Blackmans Is Zombie Trailblazer?30:13 — The Deepest Part of the Data31:24 — Orcish Lumberjack Is MOVING33:09 — More Zombies?!33:55 — Zombie Trailblazer Deck Incoming34:54 — Masticore & Chain of Vapor35:52 — Dark Ritual Is a 36-Blackman Card36:03 — Stifle & Portent37:09 — Subscribe to Returnal Durdles38:46 — Why Your Subscription Matters Right Now39:14 — The Zombie Trailblazer Challenge40:11 — Final Thoughts
The Premodern Threat Levels are back, and this time we have three months of new data to dig through.Zac and Phil revisit the cards they've been tracking across the format, using the Blackman threat metric to measure both how widely cards are played and how many copies appear in those decks. The new browser extension makes it easier than ever to snapshot the format and compare how these numbers change over time. We look at Swords to Plowshares, Counterspell, Wasteland, Mishra's Factory, Mogg Fanatic, Phyrexian Dreadnought, Parallax Wave, Survival of the Fittest, Grim Lavamancer, Jackal Pup, Terravore, Exalted Angel, Wall of Roots, Wall of Blossoms, Squee, Masticore, Chain of Vapor and more.Then Phil discovers something potentially much more important:ZOMBIE TRAILBLAZER.Is this the next great Premodern brew? Probably not.But we're absolutely going to find out.00:00 — Welcome to Returnal Durdles01:36 — Premodern Threat Levels Are Back02:01 — The Cards We're Tracking03:27 — Swords to Plowshares04:27 — The Threat Level Extension05:01 — What Is a Blechman?05:36 — What Does a Threat Level Actually Mean?06:50 — Premodern Is a Healthy Format08:28 — Gush Is Everywhere09:19 — What Is Premodern's Next Most-Played Land?10:27 — Counterspell Breaks the Data11:08 — City of Brass?!11:32 — Mogg Fanatic Is Everywhere12:16 — The Goblins Math14:34 — Goblin Sharpshooter Needs More Respect16:03 — The Phyrexian Dreadnought Package17:28 — Dreadnought vs. Parallax Wave19:19 — Survival of the Fittest & Squee20:40 — Jackal Pup & Burn22:00 — Portent Is Apparently a 4-of22:21 — Terravore & Wall of Roots23:20 — Exalted Angel Falls Off24:17 — Where Is Meddling Mage?25:30 — Wall of Blossoms Is Disappearing25:54 — The Zombie Trailblazer Discovery27:06 — THIS CARD IS BUSTED28:36 — "It Dies to Swords"29:28 — How Many Blackmans Is Zombie Trailblazer?30:13 — The Deepest Part of the Data31:24 — Orcish Lumberjack Is MOVING33:09 — More Zombies?!33:55 — Zombie Trailblazer Deck Incoming34:54 — Masticore & Chain of Vapor35:52 — Dark Ritual Is a 36-Blackman Card36:03 — Stifle & Portent37:09 — Subscribe to Returnal Durdles38:46 — Why Your Subscription Matters Right Now39:14 — The Zombie Trailblazer Challenge40:11 — Final Thoughts
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Today we present “Beat to Plowshares” a poem by Whale the Boar, whose other poem “Boars (Three Different Kinds)” you may have heard before on The Voice of Dog. You can find more of their insomniac poetry on Bluesky, hashtag #whalesong.Read by Rhubarb, Feathered Starfarer.thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google PodcastsIf you have a story you think would be a good fit, you can check out the requirements, fill out the submission template and get in touch with us.https://thevoice.dog/episode/beat-to-plowshares-by-whale-the-boar
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In this episode, Donna and Sam welcomed director and the founder of Plowshares Theatre Gary Anderson plus playwright Cándido Tirado to discuss the world premiere of “Roberto Clemente: A Diamond Within,” an original play written by Tirado.“Roberto Clemente: A Diamond Within” dramatizes the life of baseball great Roberto Clemente, one of the few Latin athletes who recognized his African ancestry. From his origins in Puerto Rico to his lengthy professional career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Clemente advocated for the civil rights of Black and Latino individuals both in and outside of baseball.They also took some time to discuss data centers and their potential impact on the community following Governor Gretchen Whitmer's controversial appearance at OpenAI's data center groundbreaking in Saline and a proposed data center on Detroit's east side.To stay up to date on all things Authentically Detroit, click here. THIS WEEK IN THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE:WOMEN ARE DYING AT MICHIGAN'S ONLY FEMALE PRISON, AND LAWMAKERS ARE DEMANDING CHANGES Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
How do we move from simply "surviving" the mess of life to actually "occupying" our God-given purpose? In this powerful conclusion to our 4-week series, Pastor Tom explores Days 5 and 6 of Creation (Genesis 1:20-31), where God transitions from building the infrastructure of the universe to populating it with life. We discover that order is not the end goal—fruitfulness is. In this message: A Legacy Tribute: We celebrate the incredible 92-year life of Jim Welker. Hear firsthand memories of Linden Road's history and see what it looks like to convert a lifetime of success into Kingdom significance. The 4th Day Story: Hear from Steven, a 27-year-old whose faith has been rekindled, and see how God is using him. The Chaos-Crushing Toolkit: Walk away with 4 practical, daily steps (Presence, Boundaries, Alignment, and Purpose) to keep the "Leviathan" at bay and walk in the peace of Christ. Small but Mighty: An update on our partnership with Grace Episcopal and how Linden Road is turning "Swords into Plowshares." Connect with Us:
Friday Morning Coffee host Caitlin Malcuit discusses how Swords into Plowshares is reclaiming bronze melted down from Confederate monuments and the three finalists to replace the Robert E. Lee statue in Virginia. Author and architect Michael P. Murphy then joins Daniel Ford to chat about his book Our World in Ten Buildings: How Architecture Defines Who We Are and How We Live. To learn more about Michael P. Murphy, visit his official website. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and the Is It Streaming podcast.
The disruption of the global economy and stability is causing nations like Germany to shift from pacifist product production to military manufacturing. The Bible is clear that this is how things will unfold. Trump’s tariffs and threats to pull out of NATO are having a significant dual-impact on the German economy.
The disruption of the global economy and stability is causing nations like Germany to shift from pacifist product production to military manufacturing. The Bible is clear that this is how things will unfold. Trump’s tariffs and threats to pull out of NATO are having a significant dual-impact on the German economy.
Sermon preached by Dr. B.J. Hutto at Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
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Join our Email List: https://eternaldurdles.kit.com/b3d4a4dc9bSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnIn this episode, we break down Premodern threat level data and compare it directly to Legacy to answer one big question:
Premodern threat level data breakdown compared to Legacy. Is anything broken?We talk about Dreadnought though its threat level is lower than Mogg Fanatic. Swords to Plowshares and Counterspell dominate in threat level but does that count?Premodern feels better than other format and threat level is a way to articulate why this episode explains it.
When the government of Bajor has another case of the yips, Kira meets up with her old murderin' friends with great hair as we review "Shakaar"! We get a real mixed bag of an episode as Kai Winn gives a straight up supervillan speech, the surface of Azeroth actually looks a bit messed up for a change, a disposable darts based B plot...all resulting in a jumble that is less then the sum of its parts.
Ahead of the Mana Curve: A Magic The Gathering Commander Podcast
We are joined in-studio for an interview with a fascinating gentleman who had an even more fascinating (and confusing) proposal to share with us. We also hear from a farmer on Dominaria about some unsettling things he has seen lately, as well as report on the Mad Prophet Of Innistrad's quarterly rants and ravings.
For the second Sunday of Advent, Hayley and Vince encourage us to participate in the continued incarnation of God right here in our very particular moment of 2025 America. (Art: Swords into Plowshares by Cara B. Hochhalter)Join our live chat! https://discord.gg/MNXJSM8New here? http://brownlinechurch.org/connectResources http://brownlinechurch.org/resources Donate http://brownlinechurch.org/donate
For the second Sunday of Advent, Hayley and Vince encourage us to participate in the continued incarnation of God right here in our very particular moment of 2025 America. (Art: Swords into Plowshares by Cara B. Hochhalter)Join our live chat! https://discord.gg/MNXJSM8New here? http://brownlinechurch.org/connectResources http://brownlinechurch.org/resources Donate http://brownlinechurch.org/donate
In this episode, Zac interviews European Vintage Champion Franco Chicchini, fresh off his win at the largest Vintage event ever held in Europe! We dive deep into Franco's run with Esper Lurrus, his experience at Eternal Weekend Italy, the state of the Vintage format, and the key decisions that led him to victory.Franco shares:How he got into VintageWhy he switched from Dimir to EsperWhy Lavinia, Containment Priest, and Swords to Plowshares matter right nowHis thoughts on Lurrus decks, Vintage balance, and potential B&R changesHis most memorable plays (including a clutch Spell Pierce in the finals!)The importance of having a plan — and sticking to itA heartfelt shout-out to Gary Campbell for lending power and supporting the sceneIf you love Vintage, deck techs, and high-level tournament insight, this is the interview for you.
“If we don't remember what 1926 taught us, we'll miss what 2026 is calling us to do.”In this electric Detroit Is Different episode, Gary Anderson—Artistic Director of Plowshares Theatre Company—pulls us deep into the crossroads of past and future Black liberation through the lens of Black theater. Anderson reminds us that W.E.B. Du Bois' 1926 call for theaters “by us, for us, about us, and near us” still hits with urgency today as America heads toward its 250-year anniversary. Through stories ranging from the rebirth of the KKK to Black women losing jobs in record numbers, he argues that the same pressures that shaped our ancestors' creative resistance are re-emerging—and theater remains one of our sharpest tools for truth-telling, healing, and institution-building. Anderson shares why Plowshares' 36-year legacy matters, how Black theater has always whispered the messages our people needed, and why 2026 will launch work like Roberto Clemente: A Diamond Within to unite Black Detroit across generations. From FUBU to Killmonger, from collard greens to cultural survival, this conversation is a masterclass in how Black Detroit remembers, creates, and fights forward. If you care about legacy Black culture—its roots and its next chapter—you need this episode. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com
11/20/2025 – First Sunday of Advent Isaiah 2:1-5 Cristal Ocampo Ruiz Music for Sunday's worship gathering Wake Up Jesus by Porter’s Gate Worship Down by the Riverside by TraditionalCome Thou Long Expected Jesus by WesleyMagnificat by Rain for RootsHoly, Holy, Holy by Heber/Dykes O Come Emmanuel, Traditional Christmas Communion Song by Zach Doxology
1x Weiß offenhalten, um ein Swords to Plowshares anzutäuschen, klar! 7 Mana für die Drohung eines Cyclonic Rifts, ja! Aber manchmal wollen wir gar nicht nur mit unseren Interaktionen das Spiel beeinflussen, sondern vielmehr selbst etwas richtig Großes auf die Beine stellen - und dafür sind Mana Sinks oft perfekt geeignet.[Werbung] Wir werden von Ultimate Guard gesponsert - an unserer Themenwahl oder Ansichten ändert das nichts, es gibt nur immer mal wieder Shoutouts und Hinweise auf Neuigkeiten und Produkte. http://tinyurl.com/commanderkompass-Discord: https://discord.gg/Mu2EBCUwjKSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rVEuy5Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bX7fVPTwitter: https://twitter.com/edh_kompassDeezer: https://deezer.page.link/wduneK1DsrUKKVvF9-Editor: https://twitter.com/merlotter & https://archidekt.com/u/Flumpor
Advent I: Swords into Plowshares by Kenilworth Union Church
Luke and Andrew learn the curious background of an actor in a scene that Andrew is obsessed with. They also discuss the death of the penny, some major vandalism at a beloved amusement park, and the misguided dos-and-don'ts of a community radio station.
For many veterans, the hardest fight begins when they come home—navigating disability, trauma, and a system that too often turns its back on them. For more than half a century, Swords to Plowshares has been serving and uplifting military veterans across the Bay Area. What began as a small grassroots effort to support Vietnam veterans—many of them living with disabilities and facing rejection from traditional institutions like the Veterans Administration—has grown into one of the nation's leading veteran service organizations. Elena Kim This week on Pushing Limits, we spotlight Swords to Plowshares, a vital force for veteran rights and disability justice. Tune in as we explore their powerful history, ongoing advocacy, and how they continue to help veterans rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose with the help of Elena Kim, Chief Operating Officer. As the former City of San Francisco's Director of Veterans Services, human intelligence collector from 2005-2010 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Master Degree holder in Legislative Affairs, Elena oversees Swords to Plowshares‘ operations and programs. This program is hosted and produced by Eddie Ytuarte. The below image is from: https://www.flickr.com/people/37922399@N05 California Disabled Vets. December 2010 from Virginia State Parks staff The post 50 Years Strong: Swords to Plowshares – Pushing Limits – November 14, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
It is never good to bet against God. If He says it is going to happen, it will, even if it looks impossible at the moment. When skeptics doubted that Germany would rearm, we here at Tomorrow's World never shied away from saying, without reservations, that Germany would experience a turning point from pacifism to militarism. Why? Because of Bible prophecy. Following WW II, Germany had no appetite to return to its military past. It appeared to all, and still does for most people, that the nation has learned its lesson and will never again wage offensive war against its neighbors. The United States nuclear umbrella would keep its neighbors to the east at bay, and with the fall of the Soviet Union, the threat of war appeared to come to a close -- the Cold War was over. Military preparedness declined, but the United States still carried the load to protect the continent. While American presidents failed in pressuring NATO nations to pay their agreed upon two percent of GDP on military spending, Russian President Vladimir Putin, by invading Ukraine, managed to accomplish that goal overnight. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz gave his famous Zeitenwende speech, meaning a turning point, on February 27, 2022 – a mere three days after the invasion. Germany was not alone among NATO nation voices announcing increases in military spending. And this is not the whole story, as we see a massive arms buildup around the world. Where is this heading? Do you realize the answer is found in the Bible? On today's program, we'll see two very different messages from the pages of the Bible regarding Swords and Plowshares. I'll also be offering you a vital resource that goes into greater detail to aid you in proving for yourself that what we say here at Tomorrow's World is true. So have writing material available to take down our contact information to order your free copy of our popular resource – Armageddon and Beyond.
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Send us a textWhen Fairfax criminal defense / DUI lawyer Jonathan Katz joined with Ramsey Clark in defending the Plowshares activists for their 2000 criminal jury trial for their depleted uranium action, one of the group's supporters suggested getting ideas from lawyer David Walsh-Little , who served as standby trial counsel to the Gods of Metal Plowshares Five in 1998. In the interim, Jon instead consulted with another lawyer who had defended a slew of political activists. Now, twenty-five years later, Jon Katz for the first time talks with David Walsh-Little, about winning with a devotion to true justice. David and his wife met in college and organized against Gulf War I when Jon was visiting peace protestors during lunchtime across from the White House, three blocks from the corporate law firm where Jon then worked, several months before Jon transitioned to his true love of criminal defense, with a nearby public defender's office. David became a public defender lawyer, and then transitioned to running a legal office from the Viva Catholic Worker House in Baltimore, followed by returning to public defender work at the state and then federal levels, and now in his solo law practice. In law school, David worked for William Kunstler and Ron Kuby. David does not see a secret to beating the prosecution beyond full devotion to our clients and strong experience. He makes a good point about the times that prosecutors ensnare themselves in weakness. David is a progressive lawyer and a true believer in the work he does. This episode is also available on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmJnytznE2c . This podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://KatzJustice.com or contact us at info@KatzJustice.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text). If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675
Dr. David Powers' life compass is "to seek out adventure in everything he does by being intentional, determined, and unstoppable and by energizing and outfitting others to embark on their own adventures". He fulfills his purpose through speaking and books and is a best-selling author in psychology and education. He is a decorated veteran of the Marine Corps and a founding member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He is married and the proud father of four feral boys and one princess that he and his wife homeschool. His mission in life is to find the magical best mug of coffee in the world.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:[00:00-:02:00] Swords to Plowshares[02:01-04:00] Find your adventure[04:01-07:00] Building a Regenerative Farm Legacy[07:01-10:00] Permaculture and Eco-Village[10:01-17:00] Nature's Healing Power[17:01-21:00] AI as Your Farm Assistant[21:01-23:00] Breaking Free with Abundance[23:01-027:00] Crowdsourcing the Farm Vision[27:01-28:00] Start a farm project with a visionSpecial Mentions:Tesla's Optimus, Tony Seba, Woofing (WWOOF)AmeriCorps, Kickstarter, Permaculture:Checkout David's work at www.redteamgoals.comAny questions?*** Start taking action right NOW!
What do flying Navy helicopters in the Philippines, founding an investment company and steering unmanned ocean drones have in common? They're all part of one woman's incredible journey. Today's guest, Julie Cane, takes us on a remarkable journey from Navy pilot to entrepreneur to startup mission manager. She reveals how the absence of money talk in her childhood led to some of her most powerful financial discoveries as an adult. Julie Cane is an impact-driven defender of democracy, in both financial markets and on the high seas. Her adventurous career began as a US Navy helicopter pilot conducting combat search and rescue training exercises and torpedo recovery in the Philippines and Coronado. After serving, Julie spent 20 years in financial services developing market leading innovations at Wells Fargo, Charles Schwab, SEI Investments and Autodesk Ventures. Five years ago, Julie became the CEO and co-founder of Democracy Investments, a registered investment advisory firm focused on promoting democracy in international markets. The firm serves as the advisor to the Democracy International Fund, an ETF listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker DMCY). She has presented the firm's democracy weighted international (ex-US) strategy on Bloomberg, The Economist Magazine's Summit and at the 7th Annual Copenhagen Democracy Summit, alongside pro-democracy politicians and diplomats focused on the global fight for freedom. This year, Julie took on an additional role of Mission Manager at Saildrone, a Bay Area startup that designs and deploys autonomous surface vehicles to be the eyes and ears for maritime safety and freedom on oceans around the world. She grew up sailing, racing both dinghies and large yachts and has enjoyed bringing this expertise along with her Naval Operations background to the day-to-day mission management of Saildrones for domestic and international customers. For the last 10 years, Julie has been Chairman and served on the Board of Swords to Plowshares, a nonprofit helping 3,000 military veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area. She holds a BA from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the Anderson School of UCLA. In her spare time, she enjoys mountain biking, trail running and protecting the future of democracy.
This past spring, host Mike Jordan Laskey traveled to New York for a Jesuit Media Lab theatre event. He was coordinating the outing with our JML contributor Renee Roden, who lives at a Catholic Worker house in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Catholic Worker, of course, is the movement founded in 1933 by Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin, which grew from a newspaper dedicated to Catholic social teaching and pacifism to a network of houses of hospitality in urban areas and farm communes in rural areas. Renee and Mike had some time before the event that evening, so they visited Maryhouse, a house of hospitality the movement opened in 1975 and where Dorothy Day spent the last five years of her life. It's a pilgrimage site of American Catholicism. And unlike many other pilgrimage sites, Maryhouse isn't a museum – it's still a vibrant and active Catholic Worker house of hospitality to this day. By a great stroke of luck, Dorothy Day's granddaughter Martha Hennessy was in town and could give Renee and Mike a tour of the house. Martha was the seventh child born to David Hennessy and Tamar Day Hennessy, who was Dorothy's only daughter. Martha spends most of the year on a farm in Vermont, but she frequently travels to New York to live and work at Maryhouse. Martha has carried on the Catholic Worker tradition in her own life, including participation in anti-nuclear protests with the Plowshares movement. As Martha showed Renee and Mike around Maryhouse, she spoke of her grandmother with such admiration and love, almost as if Dorothy herself were in the room. Mike invited Martha on the podcast to share stories from her life and reflections on how the Catholic Worker continues its work of mercy and justice today. We know you'll love getting to know this incredibly special person who has carried on her family legacy with so much devotion and passion. More about Martha: https://catholicworker.org/martha-hennessys-revolution-of-the-heart/ Martha's connection with the Plowshares movement: https://kingsbayplowshares7.org/ The Catholic Worker Movement: https://catholicworker.org/ AMDG is a production of the Jesuit Media Lab, which is a project of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. www.jesuits.org/ www.beajesuit.org/ twitter.com/jesuitnews facebook.com/Jesuits instagram.com/wearethejesuits youtube.com/societyofjesus www.jesuitmedialab.org/
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This Week’s Featured Interview Activists from around the world gathering to demonstrate against U.S. nuclear weapons housed at the Buchel Air Force Base in Germany (Susan Crane far right, Nukewatch’s John LaForge behind Nukewatch banner in red hat) Libbe’s Play ATOMIC BILL AND THE PAYMENT DUE Coming to Wilmington Peace Resource Center in Ohio! Numnutz...
Send us a textFor the first time on Fairfax, northern Virginia criminal / DUI defense lawyer Jonathan Katz's podcast, we have one of his former clients joining us. Susan Crane has engaged in four Plowshares peace actions and calculates that she has spent nearly a total of seven years of her life in jails and prisons. Jon Katz was honored to have co-counseled with Ramsey Clark and Anabel Dwyer in defending Susan, Jesuit Father Stephen Kelly, Elizabeth Walz, and Father Philip Berrigan in Susan's third Plowshares action, in 1999 hammering on two A-10 military aircraft, to convert them due to the depleted uranium missiles they were equipped to fire. Pretrial, Jon convinced the judge to dismiss the sabotage and conspiracy to commit sabotage counts against the defendants, leaving pending property destruction and conspiracy to commit property destruction counts, and an assault count against Susan that she got dismissed when the jury could not reach a verdict on that count. When the judge prevented the jury from hearing testimony from defense depleted uranium expert Douglas Rokke, the defendants dramatically shut down their participation in the trial. When prosecuted, Susan and all other Plowshares activists admit her actions, but insists that they were necessary and permitted under international law. We hear Susan's lessons for beating the prosecution from her heart-centered, engaging approach that cares deeply about everyone, including those who arrest her. She was ready to share information about depleted uranium with a soldier who was exposed to it. When hammering on material at a Lockheed Martin facility, Susan's fellow Plowshares activist Steve Kelly suggested that the employee in the room call security, lest he face job repercussions otherwise. That employee whispered to them that their action was courageous, and a circle of employees arrived and observed their actions, without stopping them, until security arrived. That is engagement. Susan is an active member of the Redwood City Catholic Worker. She has devoted her life to helping others, from peace actions, to Peace Corps work, to helping renovate squats. Jon encourages people to donate to a Catholic Worker center of your choosing. To donate to Susan's Catholic Worker center, select the Catholic Worker House- Redwood City box at this website. This podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://KatzJustice.com or contact us at info@KatzJustice.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text). If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675
SummaryIn this episode, Zac Clark and Phil Blechman discuss their current decks and strategies in the wake of recent bans in Legacy. They explore the implications of the bans on various archetypes, particularly focusing on control decks and the tools available to them. The conversation delves into the winners and losers of the ban, with a particular emphasis on the evolving meta and the potential for new strategies moving forward. The hosts also share insights on upcoming guests and episodes, highlighting the dynamic nature of the game and its community. MAGIC MIND LINK https://www.magicmind.com/DURDLES20 Takeaways Zac is focusing on the Breakfast deck while exploring other options.Phil expresses frustration with the current state of control decks.The "unbanning" of Lightning Bolt opens new possibilities for deck building.Counterbalance remains a key tool for control players, but has limitations.The loss of Psychic Frog and Vexing Bobble impacts the meta significantly.Swords to Plowshares is still a strong card but may be less effective now.Reanimator decks may shift towards more disruption post-ban.The format remains fast-paced, making it challenging for control decks.Phil believes that white needs better tools to remain relevant in the meta.The hosts anticipate interesting developments in the upcoming meta. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Deck Strategies03:12 Meta Analysis: Control vs. Aggro06:04 Tools and Techniques for Deck Building09:10 Reanimator Decks and Their Evolution12:11 Current State of Control Decks15:04 Flexibility in Control Decks17:52 The Combo-Control Dynamic24:16 Adapting Control Strategies26:04 Winners and Losers Post-Ban28:34 The Fate of White in the Meta29:25 Force of Will: A Necessary Evil33:41 Identifying the Real Winners37:29 Looking Ahead: Future Decks and GuestsHEAVY PLAY DECK BOXES AND SLEEVES www.heavyplay.com/eternaldurdles Use code ETERNALDURDLES for 10% off entire order. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9PVLLPfdzI_pr1U9hZDtw/join JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Twitch: Twitch.tv/durdlemagus Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil Follow us on Twitter: Zac: @durdlemagus Phil: @ForceofPhil We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com & https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster OUR Background graphic: AA-vfx Art Store https://www.shaharhatfila.com/en AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel @aavfx @aa_vfx @aavfx_art http://4kmotionbackgrounds.blogspot.com/ Moving Backgrounds, Backdrops, Animated Live Wallpapers! HD & UHD Videos 2160p, 4320p , VJ Loops, VFX Animations! Dozens of playlists: Tutorials, Effects, Compilations: @dvdangor2011
SummaryIn this episode, Zac Clark and Phil Blechman discuss their current decks and strategies in the wake of recent bans in Legacy. They explore the implications of the bans on various archetypes, particularly focusing on control decks and the tools available to them. The conversation delves into the winners and losers of the ban, with a particular emphasis on the evolving meta and the potential for new strategies moving forward. The hosts also share insights on upcoming guests and episodes, highlighting the dynamic nature of the game and its community.TakeawaysZac is focusing on the Breakfast deck while exploring other options.Phil expresses frustration with the current state of control decks.The "unbanning" of Lightning Bolt opens new possibilities for deck building.Counterbalance remains a key tool for control players, but has limitations.The loss of Psychic Frog and Vexing Bobble impacts the meta significantly.Swords to Plowshares is still a strong card but may be less effective now.Reanimator decks may shift towards more disruption post-ban.The format remains fast-paced, making it challenging for control decks.Phil believes that white needs better tools to remain relevant in the meta.The hosts anticipate interesting developments in the upcoming meta. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Deck Strategies03:12 Meta Analysis: Control vs. Aggro06:04 Tools and Techniques for Deck Building09:10 Reanimator Decks and Their Evolution12:11 Current State of Control Decks15:04 Flexibility in Control Decks17:52 The Combo-Control Dynamic24:16 Adapting Control Strategies26:04 Winners and Losers Post-Ban28:34 The Fate of White in the Meta29:25 Force of Will: A Necessary Evil33:41 Identifying the Real Winners37:29 Looking Ahead: Future Decks and GuestsHEAVY PLAY DECK BOXES AND SLEEVES www.heavyplay.com/eternaldurdles Use code ETERNALDURDLES for 10% off entire order. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9PVLLPfdzI_pr1U9hZDtw/join JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Twitch: Twitch.tv/durdlemagus Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil Follow us on Twitter: Zac: @durdlemagus Phil: @ForceofPhil We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com & https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster OUR Background graphic: AA-vfx Art Store https://www.shaharhatfila.com/en AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel @aavfx @aa_vfx @aavfx_art http://4kmotionbackgrounds.blogspot.com/ Moving Backgrounds, Backdrops, Animated Live Wallpapers! HD & UHD Videos 2160p, 4320p , VJ Loops, VFX Animations! Dozens of playlists: Tutorials, Effects, Compilations: @dvdangor2011
Send us a textFairfax criminal and DWI lawyer Jonathan Katz heard Abbie Hoffman's lawyer Gerald Lefcourt speak in 1991 about how Abbie had asked Gerry to keep Hoffman out of jail so that he could keep pursuing his agenda. At that moment, Jon wondered whether he had missed the boat on the days of defending activists. Nine years later, Jon teamed with Ramsey Clark to defend the Plowshares 4 at their 2000 criminal jury trial following their action against depleted uranium, and Ramsey mentioned there being plenty of interesting activists to defend when doing so for free. Thanks to Plowshares and Catholic Worker activist Mark Colville of the Amistad Catholic Worker in New Haven for joining Jon in talking about his three Plowshares actions and resulting jury trials for two of them, and his Catholic Worker activities, including with Rosette Village. Plowshares actions include admitting the defendants' actions, while arguing that the action should not be convicted any more than Underground Railroad activists should have been convicted. Mark presents great ideas for beating the prosecution through such approaches as keeping our eyes on the prize of winning no matter the seeming and actual hurdles along the way, pushing the envelope of advocacy as necessary, and working in community / teamwork. Jon recommends donating to the Amistad Catholic Worker or any other Catholic Worker community, and/or the Rosette Village, helping homeless people. This podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://BeatTheProsecution.com or contact us at info@BeatTheProsecution.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text). Hear our prior podcasts, at https://podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com/If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675
Zac and Phil discuss their experiences and insights from Magic Con Vegas, focusing on the Legacy Cup and Legacy Art Events. They analyze the top-performing decks, including Naya Depths and various Reanimator strategies, while highlighting the impact of Bowmaster on the current meta. The conversation also delves into personal tournament experiences, lessons learned, and the significance of Nadu variants in competitive play. In this conversation, Zac and Phil delve into the evolving landscape of Magic: The Gathering, focusing on the impact of specific decks like Naadu and Bowmaster, the importance of preparation for events like Eternal Weekend, and the strategic advantages of using cards like Extract. They reflect on their tournament experiences, the resilience of Eldrazi decks, and the vibrant community engagement at Magic Con. The discussion emphasizes the need for players to adapt to a rapidly changing meta and to share insights for collective improvement. Takeaways Magic Con Vegas provided valuable insights for Eternal Weekend. Naya Deps emerged as a strong contender in the Legacy Cup. Bowmaster's presence is reshaping deck strategies in Legacy. Source to Plowshares is crucial against powerful threats. Understanding deck archetypes is key to effective sideboarding. Tournament experiences reveal the importance of preparation. Nadu variants pose significant challenges for opponents. Players must adapt to the evolving meta. Personal experiences highlight the nuances of matchups. Effective counterplay is essential against dominant strategies. The meta is shifting rapidly, requiring players to adapt quickly. Bowmaster and Naadu are becoming dominant forces in the current meta. Preparation for events should include recent data and trends. Extract can effectively remove key threats from opponents' decks. Eldrazi decks have evolved to be more resilient against traditional hate. Community engagement at events like Magic Con is vital for the game's growth. Understanding the narrative of a game can shift the balance of power. Deck diversity in tournaments reflects a healthy competitive environment. Players should share strategies and tools to improve collectively. The experience of attending events enhances the Magic community connection. Chapters 00:00 Magic Con Vegas Insights 03:04 Legacy Cup Breakdown 06:03 Deck Archetypes and Strategies 09:09 Bowmaster's Impact on the Meta 11:59 Tournament Experiences and Lessons Learned 15:12 Nadu Variants and Their Threats 21:28 Understanding the Meta: Naadu and Bowmaster Dynamics 22:27 Preparing for Eternal Weekend: Adapting Strategies 23:41 Tournament Insights: Deck Diversity and Performance 26:14 Eldrazi's Evolution: Resilience Against Hate 27:06 Extract: A Game-Changer in Control 35:42 Magic Con Reflections: Community and Engagement HEAVY PLAY DECK BOXES AND SLEEVES www.heavyplay.com/eternaldurdles Use code ETERNALDURDLES for 10% off entire order. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9PVLLPfdzI_pr1U9hZDtw/join JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Twitch: Twitch.tv/durdlemagus Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil Follow us on Twitter: Zac: @durdlemagus Phil: @ForceofPhil We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com & https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster OUR Background graphic: AA-vfx Art Store https://www.shaharhatfila.com/en AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel @aavfx @aa_vfx @aavfx_art
Zac and Phil discuss their experiences and insights from Magic Con Vegas, focusing on the Legacy Cup and Legacy Art Events. They analyze the top-performing decks, including Naya Depths and various Reanimator strategies, while highlighting the impact of Bowmaster on the current meta. The conversation also delves into personal tournament experiences, lessons learned, and the significance of Nadu variants in competitive play. In this conversation, Zac and Phil delve into the evolving landscape of Magic: The Gathering, focusing on the impact of specific decks like Naadu and Bowmaster, the importance of preparation for events like Eternal Weekend, and the strategic advantages of using cards like Extract. They reflect on their tournament experiences, the resilience of Eldrazi decks, and the vibrant community engagement at Magic Con. The discussion emphasizes the need for players to adapt to a rapidly changing meta and to share insights for collective improvement. Takeaways Magic Con Vegas provided valuable insights for Eternal Weekend. Naya Deps emerged as a strong contender in the Legacy Cup. Bowmaster's presence is reshaping deck strategies in Legacy. Source to Plowshares is crucial against powerful threats. Understanding deck archetypes is key to effective sideboarding. Tournament experiences reveal the importance of preparation. Nadu variants pose significant challenges for opponents. Players must adapt to the evolving meta. Personal experiences highlight the nuances of matchups. Effective counterplay is essential against dominant strategies. The meta is shifting rapidly, requiring players to adapt quickly. Bowmaster and Naadu are becoming dominant forces in the current meta. Preparation for events should include recent data and trends. Extract can effectively remove key threats from opponents' decks. Eldrazi decks have evolved to be more resilient against traditional hate. Community engagement at events like Magic Con is vital for the game's growth. Understanding the narrative of a game can shift the balance of power. Deck diversity in tournaments reflects a healthy competitive environment. Players should share strategies and tools to improve collectively. The experience of attending events enhances the Magic community connection. Chapters 00:00 Magic Con Vegas Insights 03:04 Legacy Cup Breakdown 06:03 Deck Archetypes and Strategies 09:09 Bowmaster's Impact on the Meta 11:59 Tournament Experiences and Lessons Learned 15:12 Nadu Variants and Their Threats 21:28 Understanding the Meta: Naadu and Bowmaster Dynamics 22:27 Preparing for Eternal Weekend: Adapting Strategies 23:41 Tournament Insights: Deck Diversity and Performance 26:14 Eldrazi's Evolution: Resilience Against Hate 27:06 Extract: A Game-Changer in Control 35:42 Magic Con Reflections: Community and Engagement HEAVY PLAY DECK BOXES AND SLEEVES www.heavyplay.com/eternaldurdles Use code ETERNALDURDLES for 10% off entire order. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9PVLLPfdzI_pr1U9hZDtw/join JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Twitch: Twitch.tv/durdlemagus Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil Follow us on Twitter: Zac: @durdlemagus Phil: @ForceofPhil We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com & https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster OUR Background graphic: AA-vfx Art Store https://www.shaharhatfila.com/en AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel @aavfx @aa_vfx @aavfx_art
Send us a textCriminal defense usually includes keeping the burden with the prosecution to attempt to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. That approach can be turned upside down with activists who broadcast their actions loudly and clearly. Fairfax criminal lawyer Jonathan Katz first faced that situation when teaming with Ramsey Clark to defend four Plowshares activists who hammered on warplanes outfitted to fire depleted uranium missiles. The four defendants' openness about their actions made winning the destruction of property count a challenge to win at their jury trial, while pretrial, Jon still convinced the trial judge to dismiss the sabotage and sabotage conspiracy counts. Early in his criminal defense career, Jon Katz heard Gerald Lefcourt tell about how his client Abby Hoffman sought for Lefcourt to keep him out of jail so that he could pursue his activism. Jon wondered if he had missed the boat for defending activists until he was asked to defend the Plowshares. Ramsey Clark told Jon that the opportunities to defend activists are many, at least when doing so pro bono. When Jon asked about a lawyer(s) to turn to for suggestions for defending activists, Mark Goldstone's name immediately came up. Mark was delighted when he received a court appointment for an activist protesting in the Capitol against Ronald Reagan's policies in supporting anti-communist combatants in Nicaragua, and was even more delighted when the lawyers for the 130 other defendants withdrew their representation, leaving those defendants with Mark. When Jon met Mark, Mark led the demonstrations committee of the local National Lawyers Guild, which Jon Katz first joined because of its work for criminal defendants and immigrants, and its stand for racial justice and gender equality, but left several years later when the group became too doctrinaire, and even issued a call to support Muntadhar al-Zaid -- who in 2008 threw his shoes at George W. Bush in Iraq -- and called to donate shoes for needy people, with not a peep against violence that was part of the shoe throwing. Over the decades, Mark has become a go-to lawyer for political activists -- including supporting their First Amendment free expression rights -- and for judges seeking criminal defense lawyers for appointments for such defense. Mark is a devoted, principled and caring person and attorney. Jon has great respect for him.This podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://BeatTheProsecution.com or contact us at info@BeatTheProsecution.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text). Hear our prior podcasts, at https://podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com/If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675
Michael Blecker spent three years as an infantryman in Vietnam, and the last four decades fighting for veterans as the executive director of the nonprofit Swords to Plowshares. In that role, Blecker has spearheaded efforts to help vets suffering from the psychic and physical wounds of war. He's concentrated his work on issues that have plagued veterans including poverty, illnesses like Agent Orange or Gulf War Syndromes, homelessness and despair. Along the way, Blecker has earned praise as one of the country's leading and most effective advocates for veterans. Nancy Pelosi, calls him an “American hero.” Blecker retires this year, and we talk to him about his life in service. Guests: Michael Blecker, Executive Director, Swords to Plowshares, a nonprofit based in San Francisco and focused on supporting veterans
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