Podcasts about Powerless

Featuring friend of the show Christopher Smol, this week's episode focuses on Paul Schrader's 2017 psychological drama, First Reformed, among a few others that similarly explore the burden of moral imperatives felt by alienated individuals confronting wide-scale problems. We also briefly discuss:Winter Light (1963) d. Ingmar BergmanDiary of a Country Priest (1952) d. Robert BressonNight Moves (2013) d. Kelly ReichardtOrdet (1955) d. Carl Theodor DreyerContact UsEmail: contact@jimmybernasconi.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmsfortoday/

Jim Towey is the former lawyer for Mother Teresa and the founder of Aging with Dignity, a nonprofit based in Falls Church, Virginia. He is the creator of the widely used Five Wishes advance directive. His story is as unique as it is powerful—marked by a journey from Capitol Hill to Calcutta, from chasing influence in Washington to walking alongside Mother Teresa and advocating for those society often forgets. As a former lawyer to Mother Teresa, White House staffer, and spiritual seeker, Jim has seen the best and worst of power, and ultimately chose a path of service, faith, and purpose. In this episode of The Wow Factor, Brad sits down with Jim for a moving conversation about transformation—from a young man caught up in ambition and worldly success to a servant of the poor and advocate for dignified end-of-life care. Jim opens up about his early struggles, his encounters with the allure of political power, and the life-altering moment he met Mother Teresa. Through that relationship, Jim discovered a deeper faith and a calling to live a life not for himself, but for others. The conversation explores themes of spiritual poverty, humility, leadership, and what it truly means to be prepared for both life and death. “I learned that a life not lived for others is not worth living.” – Jim Towey “Mother Teresa saw Jesus in his distressing disguise of the poor.” – Jim Towey “She used to say that If you're too busy to pray, you're too busy.” – Jim Towey This Week on The Wow Factor: Jim's early years in Jacksonville, Florida, and how basketball, ambition, and family challenges shaped his character The emotional spiral after achieving “success” on Capitol Hill—and how it left him feeling empty and morally lost His first encounter with Mother Teresa and the moment that changed everything at her Home for the Dying What it means to move from “gathering” to “giving,” and how Mother Teresa invited him into a life of self-sacrifice Why even Mother Teresa needed a lawyer—and how Jim helped her open AIDS homes, fend off fraud, and navigate immigration issues The spiritual darkness Mother Teresa experienced and what it taught Jim about faith, suffering, and perseverance Jim's creation of Five Wishes and how it helps millions of families plan for end-of-life care with dignity, clarity, and compassion Why acknowledging mortality and spiritual legacy is one of the most generous things you can do for loved ones Jim Towey's Word of Wisdom: Look at what you have—and be grateful. Gratitude is a choice. You can focus on what you're missing, or you can give thanks for the opportunities you've been given to enrich the lives of others. Leaders are led, and the greatest leaders live with humility and gratitude at the center. Connect With Aging with Dignity: Aging With Dignity Website Aging With Dignity YouTube Aging With Dignity Facebook Aging With Dignity LinkedIn The Five Wishes To Love and Be Loved: A Personal Portrait of Mother Teresa (Simon and Schuster 2022) Connect with The Wow Factor:   WOW Factor Website   Brad Formsma on LinkedIn    Brad Formsma on Instagram    Brad Formsma on Facebook    X (formerly Twitter)   

In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we sit down with bestselling fantasy romance author and BookTok favorite Hannah Nicole Maehrer (@hannahnicolemae) to talk all things Accomplice to the Villain, the latest book in her hit Assistant to the Villain series. Known for her laugh-out-loud villain/assistant banter, swoony slow burns, and emotionally rich character arcs, Hannah opens up about what it was like writing the third installment of this viral romantasy series. We dig into character growth, new POVs (yes, even the frog), found family, and the emotional and hilarious chaos that makes this book impossible to put down. Hannah shares how she tackled the more *ahem* intimate moments of Evie and Trystan's relationship, the deeper themes around motherhood and identity, and how she strikes the perfect balance between humor, heartbreak, and happily ever after. If you love romantasy, morally gray love interests, TikTok books, and books with magic, spice, and emotional depth, this episode is for you. If you're a fan of: Fantasy romance with morally gray love interests Enemies-to-lovers and villain redemption arcs BookTok favorites with humor, heart, and heat Books like Fourth Wing, Powerless, and The Plated Prisoner ...you'll love this conversation with the queen of villainous banter herself. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of The Infinite Spark of Being, we explore the psychological phenomenon of learned helplessness—how it's installed, how it shows up in your life, and most importantly, how to break free.We unpack the original experiment by Dr. Martin Seligman, explore how systems like school, work, media, and even some spiritual paths condition us to give up our agency, and offer actionable steps to reclaim your inner power.Whether you're stuck in a loop of defeat or simply tired of feeling small, this episode will help you remember: you are not powerless.

"At M2 The Rock, we fully respect the anonymity of all 12-step fellowships. In alignment with their traditions, we do not represent or speak on behalf of any of these groups. Our mission is to share hope, not affiliation."About M2 THE ROCK - MICHAEL MOLTHAN:I'm Michael Molthan, host of The M2 The Rock Show—one of the fastest-growing podcasts and shows on self-improvement, mental health, addiction recovery, and spiritual transformation. I'm so grateful you're here.I started M2 The Rock in 2017 to bring you conversations designed to make you happier, healthier, and more healed. Through raw and unfiltered discussions with experts, celebrities, thought leaders, and athletes, we uncover new perspectives on personal growth, recovery, and overcoming life's toughest challenges.My Story:What sets my journey apart is that there wasn't just one rock bottom—there were many. From being a successful luxury homebuilder to falling into addiction, homelessness, crime, and eventually 27 mugshots and prison, my life was in absolute chaos.Addiction was my temporary escape from childhood trauma, but it only led to destruction.It wasn't until I hit the lowest point imaginable that I finally found true freedom, redemption, and purpose. After an unexpected early release from prison in 2017, I walked 300 miles back to Dallas to turn myself in—only to be miraculously pardoned and told to “pay it forward.”And that's exactly what I've been doing ever since.My MissionI believe that rock bottom is not the end—it's a stepping stone to something greater.My goal is to redefine what "rock bottom" means by helping others rebuild their Spirit, Mind, and Body. On M2 The Rock, I speak openly about trauma, addiction, recovery, and the power of transformation. I don't shy away from topics like:✅ Trauma & Addiction – Understanding the root causes✅ Self-Sabotage & Mental Health – Breaking negative cycles✅ Codependency & Enabling – How relationships impact recovery✅ 12-Step Programs & Spiritual Healing – Finding true freedom✅ Religious Trauma & Personal Growth – Healing from past wounds"Everyone Is An Addict."Whether it's substances, work, validation, or negative thinking, we all have something we struggle with.But recovery is possible, and transformation is real.

In "The Man in the Mirror," Part 3 of the "Grace and Truth" series, Pastor Mark A. Stroud asks a profound question: what do you see when you look in the mirror? Beyond the physical reflection lies a spiritual one. The Bible says we are "predestined to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ." But how does God's incredible grace and unending forgiveness transform us into that image? In this sermon, Pastor Stroud unpacks the truth of Romans 8 and shows us how our identity in Christ is not based on what we've done, but on what God has done. Get ready to have your perspective shifted and your faith strengthened! Don't miss a message! Subscribe to our channel for new sermons every week. About this Series: "Grace and Truth" explores the perfect balance between God's grace and His truth, and how they work together to shape our lives. Find us online: Kingdomrock.org

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In "The Man in the Mirror," Part 3 of the "Grace and Truth" series, Pastor Mark A. Stroud asks a profound question: what do you see when you look in the mirror? Beyond the physical reflection lies a spiritual one. The Bible says we are "predestined to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ." But how does God's incredible grace and unending forgiveness transform us into that image? In this sermon, Pastor Stroud unpacks the truth of Romans 8 and shows us how our identity in Christ is not based on what we've done, but on what God has done. Get ready to have your perspective shifted and your faith strengthened! Don't miss a message! Subscribe to our channel for new sermons every week. About this Series: "Grace and Truth" explores the perfect balance between God's grace and His truth, and how they work together to shape our lives. Find us online: Kingdomrock.org

In "The Man in the Mirror," Part 3 of the "Grace and Truth" series, Pastor Mark A. Stroud asks a profound question: what do you see when you look in the mirror? Beyond the physical reflection lies a spiritual one. The Bible says we are "predestined to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ." But how does God's incredible grace and unending forgiveness transform us into that image? In this sermon, Pastor Stroud unpacks the truth of Romans 8 and shows us how our identity in Christ is not based on what we've done, but on what God has done. Get ready to have your perspective shifted and your faith strengthened! Don't miss a message! Subscribe to our channel for new sermons every week. About this Series: "Grace and Truth" explores the perfect balance between God's grace and His truth, and how they work together to shape our lives. Find us online: Kingdomrock.org

Check out our sponsors: ✅ Patriot Mobile - https://patriotmobile.com/partners/chad Episode Description: Are you showing all the signs of being “plugged in” spiritually…going to church, reading your Bible, doing all the right things, but still feeling tired, dry, and powerless?  In this soul-stirring teaching, we unpack what it really means to abide in Christ, why religious routines aren't enough, and how to reconnect to the true Source of power: the Holy Spirit. With deep biblical insight, original Greek word studies, and practical takeaways, this message will challenge, convict, and charge your spiritual life like never before. Don't just look alive…BE alive. Plug back in. The power is waiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if a single film could echo the cries of the unheard and shake the foundations of injustice? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ramesh Sharma, the international award-winning movie-maker behind Ahimsa - Gandhi: The Power of the Powerless. In this powerful discussion, Sharma delves into his lifelong dedication to giving a voice to the voiceless through his films. Discover what drives him to expose injustices, from challenging the "Imperial DNA" of colonialism to highlighting the struggles of marginalized communities. Explore with us how the nonviolent power of the powerless can ignite profound social change, and how the power of one individual, like Gandhi or Mandela, can resonate across continents and generations, shaping a more just world.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://anne-pratt.com

Reclaim your power from the news, booze, shopping, or denial. Ayya Anandabhodi is the spiritual director of Pārāyana Vihāra, a monastic residence in Port Townsend, WA. She was raised in Wales, in the UK, and first encountered Buddhism in her early teens and began training as a nun at age 24. You can listen to some of her Dharma talks, here.    In this episode we talk about: What centering means – and how to do it in the midst of chaos or calamity (Including some very practical tips) The difference between centering vs equanimity  How to break out of old patterns  The power of pausing How anger is justified, but it doesn't help A quick but deep dive into the Four Noble truths, a foundational Buddhist list We tackle the tricky topic of “true nature” We talk about the vital role of that treacly and often misunderstood term, compassion   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

For those who feel powerless today, Pastor Al Dagel has a gift to offer from the Word of God.  It is a gift of God's empowerment through Jesus.

Dive into Part 2 of our powerful "Grace and Truth" series! This message, "Behold the Grace of God," delivered by Pastor Mark A. Stroud, unpacks a vital truth: the immense cost of our forgiveness and the divine purpose behind it. Today, we're reminded that Jesus came to mend the image of God that was broken by humanity's fall. Through His one perfect sacrifice, we've been completely forgiven and brought back into reconciliation with God. Jesus took on the full weight of our sins, paving the way for us to have a right and intimate relationship with our Creator. Our prayer is that as you watch, you too will embrace God's incredible grace and find true restoration for your soul. Visit us at Kingdomrock.org

Dive into Part 2 of our powerful "Grace and Truth" series! This message, "Behold the Grace of God," delivered by Pastor Mark A. Stroud, unpacks a vital truth: the immense cost of our forgiveness and the divine purpose behind it. Today, we're reminded that Jesus came to mend the image of God that was broken by humanity's fall. Through His one perfect sacrifice, we've been completely forgiven and brought back into reconciliation with God. Jesus took on the full weight of our sins, paving the way for us to have a right and intimate relationship with our Creator. Our prayer is that as you watch, you too will embrace God's incredible grace and find true restoration for your soul. Visit us at Kingdomrock.org

Dive into Part 2 of our powerful "Grace and Truth" series! This message, "Behold the Grace of God," delivered by Pastor Mark A. Stroud, unpacks a vital truth: the immense cost of our forgiveness and the divine purpose behind it. Today, we're reminded that Jesus came to mend the image of God that was broken by humanity's fall. Through His one perfect sacrifice, we've been completely forgiven and brought back into reconciliation with God. Jesus took on the full weight of our sins, paving the way for us to have a right and intimate relationship with our Creator. Our prayer is that as you watch, you too will embrace God's incredible grace and find true restoration for your soul. Visit us at Kingdomrock.org

In this deeply transformative episode, we explore how to move from survival mode to spiritual sovereignty especially when recovering from narcissistic control and emotional trauma.You'll discover:Why the wound of powerlessness lies at the root of many narcissistic relationshipsHow childhood conditioning shapes your internal control systemsThe illusion of control and how chasing it drains your energyThe path from fight-or-flight to presence and calmHow to trust yourself, even when the future feels uncertainBoundaries, self-protection, and emotional sovereigntyReframing challenges as opportunities for growth and expansionIf you've ever felt lost in the narcissistic cycle searching for control you can't create this episode will invite you home to your truest self.

Ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or ashamed of your own inaction? You're not broken—you're just structured for survival. And once you understand why you're stuck, you can finally get free.In this episode, I'm joined by therapist and author Britt Frank to unpack the myths of laziness, the misunderstood nature of anxiety, and why motivation is a side effect—not a starting point.

In this episode of The Environmental Justice Lab, Dr. Lesley Joseph sits down with public health expert Dr. Diana Hernández of Columbia University and sociologist Dr. Jennifer Laird of Lehman College to talk about their new book, Powerless: The People's Struggle for Energy.More than 1 in 4 U.S. households struggle to afford their utility bills, with many facing shutoffs, debt, and the constant stress of choosing between heating and food, or cooling and rent. Powerless brings this hidden crisis into the light, exposing how energy insecurity is not just a personal hardship but a systemic failure rooted in race, class, housing, and policy.In this episode, Drs. Hernández and Laird reveal:⚡ Why low-income and marginalized communities are disproportionately energy insecure

Join New York Times bestselling author Lauren Roberts in her exclusive Melbourne appearance to celebrate Fearless, the highly anticipated third and final book in the Powerless series. Romance, fantasy and intrigue collide in this runaway BookTok success known for its fierce heroine, witty banter and deliciously fraught enemies-to-lovers plot. After the shocking cliff-hanger ending of Reckless, Fearless sees Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer return to the Kingdom of Ilya where Paedyn has a life-altering choice to make. Whatever she decides will determine her fate – and the fate of those around her – forever. In the ultimate battle of love and loyalty, who wins? Joined by Amie Kaufman, Roberts discusses writing slow-burn romance, gripping plot twists and bringing her smash hit, dagger-to-the-throat romantasy trilogy to its thrilling conclusion. This event was recorded on Wednesday 25 June 2025 at Melbourne Town Hall. The official bookseller was Readings. Featured music is ‘Golden Hour’ by Sarah the Illstrumentalist.Support the Wheeler Centre: https://www.wheelercentre.com/support-us/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or ashamed of your own inaction? You're not broken—you're just structured for survival. And once you understand why you're stuck, you can finally get free.In this episode, I'm joined by therapist and author Britt Frank to unpack the myths of laziness, the misunderstood nature of anxiety, and why motivation is a side effect—not a starting point.

What does it truly mean to live in grace and truth? In "I Am What I Am," the inaugural episode of our "Grace and Truth" series, Pastor Mark A. Stroud invites you on a path to uncover the profound forgiveness we've received through Jesus' ultimate sacrifice. Learn practical ways to harness the power of grace and truth to impact your life every single day. Presented by Kingdom Rock Family Worship Center in Bremen, Georgia. Visit us online at Kingdomrock.org. Don't miss Part 2 of this vital series next week!

What does it truly mean to live in grace and truth? In "I Am What I Am," the inaugural episode of our "Grace and Truth" series, Pastor Mark A. Stroud invites you on a path to uncover the profound forgiveness we've received through Jesus' ultimate sacrifice. Learn practical ways to harness the power of grace and truth to impact your life every single day. Presented by Kingdom Rock Family Worship Center in Bremen, Georgia. Visit us online at Kingdomrock.org. Don't miss Part 2 of this vital series next week!

This podcast is a short daily audio provided by the online recovery group Transitions Daily. The daily distribution consists of different recovery quotes from various resources, including; Twenty-Four Hours a Day, A.A. Thought for the Day, Daily Reflections, Big Book Quote, Just for Today, As Bill Sees It, plus more! Transitions Daily also distributes this same content in a daily email with a secret Facebook group for discussion. Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information.   Do you want to stop drinking? Have you ever listened to sobriety podcasts? Does alcoholism or addiction run in your family? Have you tried Alcoholics Anonymous or the 12 Steps of A.A.? Are you considering how to get sober? Are you seriously thinking about sobriety for the first time? Is alcohol controlling your life as never before? If so, you will definitely want to check out this recovery podcast.

In this powerful episode, Dr. Meg sits down with emotional mastery expert Kenny Weiss to uncover the truth about boundaries, self-worth, and breaking free from lifelong emotional traps.Kenny shares his life-changing three-step approach to creating real boundaries — the kind that protect your heart without guilt. You'll learn:✨ Why you keep getting pulled back into their chaos✨ How to finally say “no” without shame or explanation✨ The “wall of pleasantness” strategy to stop the constant arguing✨ The deep reason why your brain repeats old painful patterns — and how to break freeMost importantly, you'll discover that it's not your fault. You were never taught these tools — until now.If you've been feeling stuck, questioning your worth, or wondering if it's possible to have peace with difficult family members… this is the conversation you need to watch.It's time to reclaim your power and become the strong, authentic self you were always meant to be.

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Have you ever felt that your life is spinning out of control, and everything is out of your hands? Maybe there is a personal circumstance like an illness or tragedy that made you feel absolutely helpless. Or maybe it is in looking at our country's current problems or scary world events. Julie Coleman tells a story where the powerless became the powerful (Judges 3:15-30). What happened then can happen for you today.  

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Why is self-command and self-knowledge so elusive? How can we find it? Well, Epictetus can show us the way, as he did for Marcus and Hadrian and countless others over the centuries.

David Pakman - host of The David Pakman Show- joins Jo for a raw, honest, and unexpectedly hopeful conversation about life in America after "The Billionaire Boner Bill." David and Jo revisit their first meeting at The White House- before "the shit show came in for season two" - and reflect on just how quickly things have unraveled. Together, they break down what the new bill really means for working class families, the dangers of finger-pointing on the Left, and the urgent need for more voices - big and small - telling the human storiesbehind the headlines. The conversation includes:Why the courts still matter (even now)The urgency of taking back the House in 2026How to activate non-voters and micro-creatorsWhy the Left must stop fighting itselfHow everyday people can—and must—speak up

You don't change your life by doing more—you change it by remembering who you are. Victoria shares how she moved from self-pity to clarity, offering three levels of empowerment that help you step into purpose instead of staying stuck in pain. Her process is practical, but deep—using tools like imagination, intuition, and surrender to realign your life from the inside out. She also reveals how unhealed grief silently blocks progress and how recognizing your infinite worth opens new possibilities. With her Empower Me app and six-step quantum leap method, you get a clear roadmap for healing, manifesting, and living with intention. Resources: https://empowerme.lovehttps://MyGiftOffer.comHttps://yu2shine.com   About Victoria Rader: Victoria Rader, PhD, a Possibility Coach® and founder of YU2SHINE, whose mission is to empower individuals to break free from limitations and live lives of prosperity, personal freedom, and fulfillment. Victoria is a global leader in Quantum Personal Development, blending cutting-edge quantum techniques with timeless wisdom. She's been featured in Forbes, CNN, Fox, NBC, and ABC, and her transformational teachings have even reached the moon with SpaceX's Lunar Legacy project! Her engaging and deeply insightful approach resonates with spiritual seekers, visionary entrepreneurs, and energy/light workers. As Les Brown says, 'Victoria is not just a messenger; she is the message,' while Joe Vitale commends her for her transformative and healing presence. Connect with Victoria Rader: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vica_rader/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriarader Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Yu2shine/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK0kMzbYuKHd_fTFGbXT8FA Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com / www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Instagram: @dr.anna.marie / @happywholeyou Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

Dream Team and Teaching Pastor, Tony Mest delivered an incredible message on 'The Forgotten God', otherwise known as the Holy Spirit. For believers, the power of the Holy Spirit is available to you whenever you ask. Immediately. The Holy Spirit is throughout the whole bible, but the book of Acts teaches how believers can receive when fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. If you're feeling lost or powerless, check out this teaching message in our current series, Built to Last.

Topics: Losing Fellowship, Confess Sins for Fellowship, 1 John 1:9 Fellowship Debate, One-Time Confession of Faith, Faith Not Words, Invitation for Sin Deniers, Gnostics and Jesus' Flesh, Testing the Spirits, Admitting You Have Sin, 1 Corinthians 6:17 One Spirit with God, John Uses "We" in 1 John, John's Fellowship with God, If You Sin Really Big, No Small Sins to God, Weightier Matters of the Law, Romans 14 Anything Not of Faith is Sin, Wages of Sin is Death, Romans 6:23 and the Gift of God, Romans 6:10 Died to Sin Once, Hebrews 9:26 Sins Put Away by One Sacrifice, Confessing Sins for Forgiveness, Backsliding and Fellowship, God Slid Down to Us, Hebrews 2 Lower Than Angels, John 3:16 God Loved the World, Romans 5 Powerless, Nobody Can Snatch You Out of His Hand, Old Testament Backsliding, Hebrews 9 New Covenant Beneficiaries, Blood Ratified Covenant, Secure in Christ, Religious Effort for Fellowship, Pharisees and Lawlessness, Matthew 5:48 Perfection Required, Matthew 7 Depart From Me, John 10:14 Jesus Knows His Sheep, Colossians 3:3 Hidden in Christ, Romans 8:38-39 Nothing Separates Us from God's LoveSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

Join Marina Press Granger  in a powerful conversation as a guest on Art & Cocktails with the incredible Ekaterina Popova! We dive into the deep mindset shifts artists need to move from feeling stuck or unseen to becoming magnetic, visible, and in control—regardless of what the art market is doing. We talk about how to reframe fear, redefine success, and use tools like gratitude, social media, and manifestation to create real momentum in your career. If you've been waiting for a sign to take your power back—this is it. Inside this episode, we explore: • The mindset shift that helps artists stop playing small • How to take ownership of your visibility and growth • What's actually happening in the art world—and how to rise above the noise • Social media as a spiritual and strategic tool • Daily practices that help you embody your next-level artist self This is one of those episodes you'll want to come back to again and again. Let it light a fire in you.

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John recently published “Lying in Politics: Hannah Arendt's Antidote to Anticipatory Despair" in Public Books. It makes the case against anticipatory despair in the face of the Trump administration's relentless campaign of lies, half-lies, bluster, and bullshit by turning for inspiration to his favorite political philosopher, Hannah Arendt. Half a century ago, in "Lying in Politics: Reflections on the Pentagon Papers" (1971) she showed how expedient occasional lies spread to become omnipresent--not just in how America's campaigns in Vietnam were reported, but throughout Nixon-era governance. Recall this Book 153 is simply John reading the article aloud. It is an experiment (akin to Books in Dark Times and Recall This Story and Recall This B-Side) in soliloquy. Reach out and let us know if you think it should be the first of many, or simply a one-off. Mentioned in the episode: M. Gessen, Surviving Autocracy Harry Frankfurt, "On Bullshit" Vaclav Havel, "The Power of the Powerless" (1978) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

John recently published “Lying in Politics: Hannah Arendt's Antidote to Anticipatory Despair" in Public Books. It makes the case against anticipatory despair in the face of the Trump administration's relentless campaign of lies, half-lies, bluster, and bullshit by turning for inspiration to his favorite political philosopher, Hannah Arendt. Half a century ago, in "Lying in Politics: Reflections on the Pentagon Papers" (1971) she showed how expedient occasional lies spread to become omnipresent--not just in how America's campaigns in Vietnam were reported, but throughout Nixon-era governance. Recall this Book 153 is simply John reading the article aloud. It is an experiment (akin to Books in Dark Times and Recall This Story and Recall This B-Side) in soliloquy. Reach out and let us know if you think it should be the first of many, or simply a one-off. Mentioned in the episode: M. Gessen, Surviving Autocracy Harry Frankfurt, "On Bullshit" Vaclav Havel, "The Power of the Powerless" (1978) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John recently published “Lying in Politics: Hannah Arendt's Antidote to Anticipatory Despair" in Public Books. It makes the case against anticipatory despair in the face of the Trump administration's relentless campaign of lies, half-lies, bluster, and bullshit by turning for inspiration to his favorite political philosopher, Hannah Arendt. Half a century ago, in "Lying in Politics: Reflections on the Pentagon Papers" (1971) she showed how expedient occasional lies spread to become omnipresent--not just in how America's campaigns in Vietnam were reported, but throughout Nixon-era governance. Recall this Book 153 is simply John reading the article aloud. It is an experiment (akin to Books in Dark Times and Recall This Story and Recall This B-Side) in soliloquy. Reach out and let us know if you think it should be the first of many, or simply a one-off. Mentioned in the episode: M. Gessen, Surviving Autocracy Harry Frankfurt, "On Bullshit" Vaclav Havel, "The Power of the Powerless" (1978) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

John recently published “Lying in Politics: Hannah Arendt's Antidote to Anticipatory Despair" in Public Books. It makes the case against anticipatory despair in the face of the Trump administration's relentless campaign of lies, half-lies, bluster, and bullshit by turning for inspiration to his favorite political philosopher, Hannah Arendt. Half a century ago, in "Lying in Politics: Reflections on the Pentagon Papers" (1971) she showed how expedient occasional lies spread to become omnipresent--not just in how America's campaigns in Vietnam were reported, but throughout Nixon-era governance. Recall this Book 153 is simply John reading the article aloud. It is an experiment (akin to Books in Dark Times and Recall This Story and Recall This B-Side) in soliloquy. Reach out and let us know if you think it should be the first of many, or simply a one-off. Mentioned in the episode: M. Gessen, Surviving Autocracy Harry Frankfurt, "On Bullshit" Vaclav Havel, "The Power of the Powerless" (1978) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

John recently published “Lying in Politics: Hannah Arendt's Antidote to Anticipatory Despair" in Public Books. It makes the case against anticipatory despair in the face of the Trump administration's relentless campaign of lies, half-lies, bluster, and bullshit by turning for inspiration to his favorite political philosopher, Hannah Arendt. Half a century ago, in "Lying in Politics: Reflections on the Pentagon Papers" (1971) she showed how expedient occasional lies spread to become omnipresent--not just in how America's campaigns in Vietnam were reported, but throughout Nixon-era governance. Recall this Book 153 is simply John reading the article aloud. It is an experiment (akin to Books in Dark Times and Recall This Story and Recall This B-Side) in soliloquy. Reach out and let us know if you think it should be the first of many, or simply a one-off. Mentioned in the episode: M. Gessen, Surviving Autocracy Harry Frankfurt, "On Bullshit" Vaclav Havel, "The Power of the Powerless" (1978) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

What's up book nerds?!?Welcome to Season 3! This week we welcome back K to talk about Powerless by Elsie Silver. If you enjoy this episode, please go give us a rate and review. It does wonders for us small podcasts!!!*We had some internet connection issues on this one. I did my best with editing on this one. Don't forget to visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter  for all the latest updates and fun extras!As always- some links can include affiliate links (no cost to you, just helps pay for podcast expenses)To Connect With K:InstagramGoodreadsTo Connect with Cortney:InstagramYouTubeAudible Free TrialSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/what-the-smut-are-you-talking-about/exclusive-content

This podcast is a short daily audio provided by the online recovery group Transitions Daily. The daily distribution consists of different recovery quotes from various resources, including: Twenty-Four Hours a Day, A.A. Thought for the Day, Daily Reflections, Big Book Quote, Just for Today, As Bill Sees It, plus more! Transitions Daily also distributes this same content in a daily email with a secret Facebook group for discussion. Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information.   Do you want to stop drinking? Have you ever listened to sobriety podcasts? Does alcoholism or addiction run in your family? Have you tried Alcoholics Anonymous or the 12 Steps of A.A.? Are you considering how to get sober? Are you seriously thinking about sobriety for the first time? Is alcohol controlling your life as never before? If so, you will definitely want to check out this recovery podcast.

Episode 69 - Murdock and Marvel: 2005 Part 2 It was a great year in comics, and maybe a turning point.  Movies, events and accolades abounded.  But somehow it all worries me a bit, in retrospect.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2005.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #67-78, Daredevil: Redemption #1-6, Daredevil: Father #1-4, Exiles #54, 56 and 62, Marvel Age Spider-Man #15, New Avengers #1-3 and 11, Powerless #6, Ultimate Elektra #4-5, Bullseye: Greatest Hits #4, Marvel Knight 4 #13, What if…Karen Page Had Lived? #1, Wolverine #23-24, Marvel Knights Spider-Man #11, Ultimates 2 #3, Hercules #1, Marvel Nemesis: The Imperfects #2-6, Marvel Team-Up #9-10, Daredevil vs Punisher #1-5, House of M #5-7, Ultimate Fantastic Four #22, Black Widow 2 #1-2, Defenders #4, Secret War #5, Weapon X: Days of Future Now #4 along with the Elektra: On the Rise, New Avengers: Pot of Gold, Ultimate Spider-Man and Marvel Visionaries: Stan Lee graphic novels  Writing: Brian Michael Bendis (#67-78)   Pencils: Alex Maleev (#67-78)  Inks: Alex Maleev (#67-78)  The year begins with the continuation of the Golden Age storyline that starts in December. In it, we learn immediately about Alexander Bont (the Kingpin before Wilson Fisk). He was released from prison and plans to get revenge on Daredevil and Matt Murdock for helping him go to prison. Across the 5 issues, we see just how powerful Bont was and how Daredevil got him arrested as well as how Murdock made sure he went to prison for most of his life. Bont enlists the reformed Gladiator to kidnap and beat Murdock before attempting to reveal his now widely known secret on the streets of Hell's Kitchen.  Meanwhile, Agent Del Toro of the FBI approaches Matt Murdock asking for help understanding why he and others are superheroes and how to come to terms with her inheriting the White Tiger Amulet from her now deceased uncle Hector Ayala. Murdock as Daredevil does help, helping her to learn to use the Amulet and her new powers – which comes in handy as Del Toro is the one who comes to Murdock's rescue from Gladiator and Bont.   After that, we get one of my favorite Bendis stories to date – Decalogue. In it, we see a support group, the Devil Among Us, trying to come to grips of their re-ins with our horned hero. Things start with a junkie telling how she started going straight after seeing her boyfriend and his enlisted help Bullet get taken down when they had designs for taking over for Kingpin after Daredevil's proclamation, he was the new Kingpin. We get a story from another group member about failing to honor his father's wish from prison to have Foggy Nelson killed.   From there, the stories and the group take a turn. The DD support group continues and the wife of a super-powered serial killer tells how DD tracked down her husband but refused to let him fall to his death; The killer's last intended victim whom DD saved turns out to be a member of the group and doesn't take kindly to the story of a troubled man plagued by demons.   The DD support group continues with the tale of one of Milla Donovan's friends who went to her wedding with Matt Murdock and whose daughter later killed herself after surviving a bank robbery by the Jester. A goading and mysterious member of the group pipes up and promises there are deep dark secrets in all these tales and points out that Matt Murdock is there in the group with them; And he is.  The story ends with Murdock confronting the Demon that had possessed the Jester (and is currently inhabiting the mysterious member of the group) and interfered with so many lives after which he tries to explain to the group why he does the things he does; For the first time, Matt Murdock publicly admits to outsiders that he is DD.  After that, we get one last story from Brian Michael Bendis that spills over into 2006 – The Murdock papers. In it, we see the Kingpin attempt to use the knowledge of Murdock's secret identity to leverage a pardon for all his crimes from the FBI all with Ben Urich unwilling assistance. Claiming he has physical evidence proving Murdock is Daredevil, he gets Urich to write a story saying Kingpin is willing to tell all – forcing the FBI to decide to pursue a case against Murdock rather than their very weak case against Fisk.   At the same time, Milla Donovan has a change of heart and wants to be with Murdock again – which he happily wants as well.  This leads to Elektra and Black Widow (along with the recently fired Agent Del Toro) trying to help Daredevil get the papers before the FBI does from Fisk's lawyer's office. There's a big confrontation that includes Bullseye and in which Daredevil gets shot and is briefly presumed dead. Fisk reveals that the papers were a lie and meant to flush Daredevil out so the FBI could arrest him.   The conclusion of this epic storyline (and the Bendis run on Daredevil) will be our spotlight for this year…  This Week's Spotlight: #80 February 2006 “The Murdock Papers Part 5” and Daredevil #81 March 2006 “The Murdock Papers Part 6” Recap Why We Picked This Story Daredevil Rapid Fire Questions The Takeaway The beginning of an Golden Age? Or the harbinger of future problems? Questions or comments We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime. ------------------ THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CREATORS AND RESOURCES  Music: Our theme music is by the very talented Lesfm.  You can find more about them and their music at https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/.  The Grand Comics Database: Dan uses custom queries against a downloadable copy of the GCD to construct his publisher, title and creator charts.  Comichron: Our source for comic book sales data.  Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History  DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_based_on_English-language_comics  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Marvel_Comics_superhero_debuts  https://comicbookreadingorders.com/marvel/event-timeline/  https://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards/past-recipients/past-recipients-1990s/ 

BREAKING NEWS: President Trump scores a HUGE Supreme Court victory—clearing the way for deportations as New York’s Hochul and Letitia James FUME over the ruling. Meanwhile, markets are RALLYING on news of a Middle East ceasefire and the potential for peace, with oil prices sliding again. Could a Nobel Peace Prize be next for Trump? Not if AOC and fellow Democrats have their way — they’re now pushing for impeachment hearings. Of course, Trump has a thing or two to say about that...he absolutely roasts AOC (as well as Rep Jasmine Crockett) in a new social media post! At the same time, the Democrat Party is in major trouble, with key donors pulling their funding—and serious questions about what a socialist win in New York would mean for both the party and the state. And finally — Disney’s Snow White flop just won’t go away: star Rachel Zegler is once again playing the victim after her movie’s spectacular failure. All that and more — on today’s LIVE Trish Regan Show! SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL:

Today's topics include the freedom to choose your Higher Power and being powerless over OTHER people's addictions. Powerless over one's own addiction doesn't equate with helplessness.

Matthew 26:31-45

There is no end. There is only the continuing struggle, acted out in cycles of social movements. The process of winning one set of demands creates new levels of citizen consciousness and empowerment, and generates new movements on new demands and issues.Today we're going through the conclusion of Bill Moyer's 1987 Movement Action Plan (A Framework for Effective Social Movements).Normal Times - "Business as usual" - Politically quiet times that the public is unaware (or feels defeated in face) of the violations of the general public's rights/values/interests.Prove the failure of Institutions - A prolonged period of increasing stress on the system. Ripening Conditions - The calm before the storm. Nobody feels like anything is happening.The Take Off - Seemingly overnight, a social problem becomes something EVEaRYONE is talking about, based on a trigger event AND a non-violent action campaign, that can be repeated on a local level throughout the country.Identity Crisis of Powerless: (The movement is meant to move on to stage 6, but many activists move into this stage, instead.) Many activists lose sight of the long game + quit.Majority Popular Support: Long game of garnering the public's support for your cause. It feels like nothing is happening, but depends on grassroots engagement to challenge the status quo.Success: when the long process of building opposition reaches a new plateau + the new social consensus turns the tide of power against the powerholders, an endgame process leads to the movement's success. This process can take three forms: dramatic showdown, quiet showdown, or attrition.Continuing the Struggle: Celebrate success, Follow up (local, national, etc.), Work on other demands, New social consciousness issues, Beyond reform to social change. Alternative systems not just opposing the ones that exist.THE SOURCE: Bill Moyer's (MAP): https://www.historyisaweapon.com/defcon1/moyermap.htmlAND "Doing Democracy In the 21st CenturyAND The Moyer ModelDONATE:www.pcrf.netGET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastOR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcastOR WATCH ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/juliemerica The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Donald Trump has made it his mission to single-handedly reverse basically every accomplishment of the Biden administration. That's especially true when it comes to the former president's climate agenda. Trump doesn't want to just deemphasize the fight against climate change, his policy proposals would give climate change a helping hand. But states are stepping into the void left by the federal government. Longtime climate reporter Bill McKibben tells us how.And in headlines: Elon Musk came out swinging hard against Republicans' Big Beautiful Bill, Gazans saw another day of violence near an aid distribution site, and Education Secretary Linda McMahon faced a grilling in the Senate.Show Notes:Check out Bill's Substack – https://billmckibben.substack.com/Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday