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Part 1 of 2 Throwback to a Pre-Pandemic podcast! Pete has some big news on the radar … The New York Times bestselling novelist, award-winning adventure writer, and journalist, Peter Heller, spoke with me about his early life as a starving poet, breaking into journalism, how he makes things up for a living, and what it's like to be compared to your heroes. Peter is a longtime contributor to NPR, and a former contributing editor at Outside Magazine, Men's Journal, and National Geographic Adventure. He received an MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop in fiction and poetry, is the author of four nonfiction books, and winner of the National Outdoor Book Award for Literature. Heller is also a notable bestselling author of a half-dozen novels including The Dog Stars – a lauded breakout bestseller, now published in 22 languages – The Painter, and Celine (a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize that won the prestigious Reading the West Book Award, shared in the past by Western writer Cormac McCarthy). His latest novel, and Edgar Award Nominee, The River, has been called a "... heart-pounding survival story of .... two college students on a wilderness canoe trip – [and] a gripping tale of a friendship tested by fire, white water, and violence." The New York Times called The River, “[A] modern-day survival tale .... [with] the urgency of a thriller.” [This episode is sponsored by Ulysses. Go to⁠ ⁠ulys.app/writeabook⁠⁠ to download Ulysses, and use the code FILES at checkout to get 25% off the first year of your yearly subscription."] [Discover⁠ The Writer Files Extra⁠: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at⁠ writerfiles.fm⁠] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please⁠ click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews⁠. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Peter and I discussed: How the author channels his fictional characters The only way to start a novel Why once you start "making it up" you can never go back Productivity hacks for writing 1000 words a day, rain or shine The importance of connecting with your  #writingcommunity And fantastic advice from other award-winning authors to help you relax and let it rip    Show Notes: The River: A novel⁠ by Peter Heller [Amazon] peterhellerauthor.com  ⁠Peter Heller on Amazon⁠ ⁠Peter Heller on Facebook⁠ Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer⁠ ⁠diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram⁠ ⁠Kelton Reid Instagram⁠ ⁠Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New data from Downtown Clean & Safe shows a growing number of pedestrians visiting Portland’s downtown. Compared to last year, the total number of visitors from January to August was up by 5.6%, making it the strongest year for downtown since the pandemic. But those numbers still have not caught up to what they were pre-lockdowns -- and are still just half of what they were in 2019. We’ll hear from various community leaders to hear how they view downtown. Todd Zarnitz is the president of the Northwest District Association. Sarah Shaoul is the founder and CEO of Bricks Need Mortar. And Ryan Hashagen is the founder of Icicle Tricycles, director of the Steel Bridge Skatepark Coalition and an adjunct professor at PSU. And we get thoughts from community members, visitors and business owners we gathered on a recent visit to downtown.

Recent data indicates traffic is actually much worse since pre-pandemic levels. What changed? Jason has some ideas. (Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)

The BBC says climate change is leading to more extreme rainfall at the tail end of the monsoon season in India, which meteorologists used to say ended in September. This year, and for the last decade, the rainy season has lingered into October. Also, Covid-19 fell from the leading cause of death in 2021 to 20th place in 2023, with heart disease and stroke rising to again become the leading causes of death globally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dana In The Morning Highlights 10/7A few zip codes around town are selling 40% faster now than before the pandemicThis past Saturday the Southern Smoke Festival had its biggest fundraising event - $1.7 millionCongratulations to Humble ISD Pre-K teacher Lisa - she won our trip to beautiful Naples, Florida

Ray White speaks to Billy Tom, president of Naamsa, about how domestic new vehicle sales are set to surpass pre-pandemic levels for the first time in five years, driven by strong consumer demand for affordable models—especially from Chinese and Indian brands—amid lower interest rates and improving economic conditions. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Some thoughts from longtime Superintendent David Law, who is now with Minnetonka Public Schools. He joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

Some thoughts from longtime Superintendent David Law, who is now with Minnetonka Public Schools. He joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

New data from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction shows student test scores are still not up to pre-pandemic levels, across nearly all subjects and grade levels. But, there’s some positive news: Test scores are on the rise, especially in math, and, in some cases, students are making big gains. WRAL Education Reporter Emily Walkenhorst digs into the test scores and what they show about student performance in the classroom. 

City Council has approved a plan to rezone midtown Manhattan, opening the door to add thousands of new housing units. The Attorney General of New York is suing the parent company of Zelle. Plus, a new social club for people who love a good coincidence. And finally, WNYC's Arun Venguopol looks into new data that finds New York City has bounced back from pandemic lows.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) reported that public transport ridership in the first half of 2025 remains below pre-pandemic levels, averaging 7.47 million daily trips compared to 7.66 million in 2019. While train ridership has continued to grow, supported by an expanding rail network, bus ridership has declined, and weekday morning peak hour travel has not fully recovered. These trends reflect a deeper structural shift in travel behaviour influenced by flexible work arrangements, urban planning, and evolving commuter preferences. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Eric Fesselmeyer, Associate Professor of Economics, College of Integrative Studies, Singapore Management University, to discuss the public transport ridership decline and what more can be done to increase it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ammunition Depot CEO Dan Wolgin sits down with Gun Talk Nation's Ryan Gresham to discuss the benefits of buying your ammunition online, how Ammunition Depot is leading the charge for protecting ammo purchasing freedom, how (and when) to stock up on ammo, the new Rattlesnake Tactical 34-rd 9mm GLOCK pattern magazine, and much more.Be sure to check out the Gun Talk / Ammunition Depot Collab page for great deals:ammunitiondepot.com/guntalkIntro price for the Rattlesnake Tactical 34-rd mag, only $5.99, while they last! HERE.Check out the NEW First Person Defender YouTube channel HERE.This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Winchester Supreme Optics, Tisas USA, First Person Defender, Ruger, Leupold, Range Ready Studios, Black Hills Ammunition, and Colt.About Gun Talk NationGun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or available in video format.For more content, subscribe to Gun Talk at guntalktv.com, on Gun Talk's Roku, Apple TV, iOS app, Android app, or find Gun Talk on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, X and guntalk.com. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.Copyright ©2025 Freefire Media, LLCGun Talk Nation 06.04.25Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

Senator Ron Johnson, R- Wisconsin Addressing the budget: He wants to see a multi-step process to return to a reasonable and real pre- pandemic spending level. His remarks, “Until we seriously address out-of-control spending and create an effective process to return to a reasonable pre-pandemic level, I will not support another budget resolution.”

International visitor numbers aren't quite back to pre-pandemic figures, but their wallets are. Overseas tourist spending hit nearly $17 billion to the year to March 2024 – just under 2019 levels. Visitor numbers sit at around 89% of figures five years ago. Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive, Rene de Monchy told Mike Hosking there's plenty of capacity for international visitors, particularly in the 'off-peak' season. He says encouraging people to come between March and November is a major focus. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a busy weekend for San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie as he rushed from the Lunar New Year's Parade to the Chase Center, which was hosting the NBA All-Star Game. And Lurie even got a chance to speak with noted San Francisco critic Charles Barkley, who made a big donation to a local charity. But just how close is San Francisco to a full post-pandemic recovery? For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

It's been nearly five years since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted learning for children. New data known as the Nation's Report Card shows that across the nation, fourth and eighth graders in 2024 still performed below pre-pandemic levels. That's also true for Minnesota. Across the state, students' test scores did not significantly change from two years prior. The last time the test was conducted in 2022, students around the country showed steep learning losses from the pandemic. Many experts had hoped to see students rebounding from some of those losses in 2024. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which provides data for the Nation's Report Card, is mandated by Congress and is the largest nationally-representative test of student learning. The assessments in math and reading are given every two years to a broad sample of students in fourth and eighth grade.For more on these results and what they might mean for Minnesota's students, MPR News host Nina Moini talks with Julio Caésar, executive director or research, evaluation and assessment for Bloomington Public Schools.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Lee-Anne Bac, Director Tourism Specialist Unit at BDO South Africa about the strong recovery of South Africa's tourism industry, with hotels and other tourist accommodations showing a 12.1% year-on-year growth in income, exceeding pre-pandemic levels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: video doesn't equal audio, buyers are listeners too, and pre-pandemic listening patterns.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Here's what you need to know for today in the business of podcasting: video doesn't equal audio, buyers are listeners too, and pre-pandemic listening patterns.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.

Tourism is roaring worldwide says Eoghan Corry from Air & Travel but Ireland is still hurting a little Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The real estate market is shifting, and buyers in certain states may finally have the upper hand. In this episode, we explore the nine U.S. states where housing inventory has returned to pre-pandemic levels, creating new opportunities for homebuyers. Learn how increased supply is softening home prices in key markets like Florida, Texas, and Colorado, and discover what's driving these changes—from regulatory shifts to builder incentives. Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or invest, this episode provides the insights you need to navigate these evolving markets. (00:00) Shifting Housing Inventory (00:25) ResiClub's New Report (01:05) 9 States with Shifting Inventory (01:30) Florida (02:36) Sun Belt and Mountain West (03:10) South West and South East (03:25) North East and Midwest (03:39) Construction Starts  LINKS JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realty.realwealth.com/join-now/ FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://tinyurl.com/RWSsubscribe Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/RENsubscribe Source: https://www.fastcompany.com/91257915/housing-market-shift-9-states-where-housing-inventory-is-giving-buyers-power

Wisconsin GOP Sen. Ron Johnson explained how Congress can create a balanced budget using “common sense” and raised concerns about House Republicans' plans so far. He also said, “I think the American people deserve the truth” about Jan. 6 and the J6 committee. Additional interviews with Empower Oversight founder Jason Foster and Media Research Center Executive Director Dan Schneider.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Journalist and Travel Writer, Eoghan Corry.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspects drug manufacturers here and overseas to ensure the safety and quality of drug sold in the United States. But FDA paused many of its in-person inspection efforts during COVID-19 because of travel…

The average cost of renting a home is almost €2,000 a month, an increase of 43% on pre-pandemic prices. That's according to new research by Daft.ie.To discuss, Kieran is joined by James Murphy, a Landlord in Meath, Marian Finnegan, Managing Director of Sherry Fitzgerald and Naoise O' Faogain, a Dublin-based renter and representative for the tenant's union CATU.

This is a narration of our weekly Rent and Operating Trends Report.Retail Sales Stronger than Expected, AgainConsumer spending outpaced expectations in September, and August's better-than-expected results were unrevised. Retail sales were up 0.4% from the prior month and 1.7% from a year ago. Discretionary spending at restaurants, drinking establishments, and clothing stores helped boost the number. It is yet to be seen if strong sales will continue through the holiday season. While spending is up, consumer sentiment remains sluggish even though the Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported strong wage growth and more moderate inflation.  Strong GDP Estimates for Q3 2024The Atlanta Fed's latest estimate for Q3 GDP growth is 3.4%. The organization's model, GDPNow, had it as low as 2% in August, but recent economic reports gave it a boost during the last two months. The Bureau of Economic Analysis will release its advance estimate of GDP on October 30.There is growing sentiment that continued strength in the economy could lead to a more moderate interest rate cut of 25 basis points by the end of the year.  Permitting for Multifamily Housing Yet to See an UptickFor the 12 months ending September 2024, total housing permits were down 2.9% from the prior month and down 5.7% from a year ago on a seasonally adjusted basis. Permitting for multifamily units continued to be the main driver of the decline. The industry had 398,000 units permitted in the last year, down 17.4% on an annual basis. The latest multifamily permitting level is down significantly from the construction boom period a couple of years ago when it eclipsed more than 700,000 units permitted within a 12-month period, but it is also down from the period immediately before the pandemic. From 2015-2019, the industry's annual permitting level averaged 442,000 units. Normal, or even muted, levels of supply are on the way the next couple of years which should help operational metrics rebalance after a period of significant challenges. Multifamily HighlightsTraffic and occupancy continued to tick down in the latest week's results. The trend can mostly be attributed to seasonality, but the rates themselves are weaker than in other comparable periods.Headed into 2024, Radix forecasts indicated occupancy would average at lower rate than the prior year due to elevated supply and slowing job growth. That prediction has come to fruition, but results are expected to rebound in 2025 as supply slows significantly in many markets. Effective rents were stable from the previous week. If occupancy improves in 2025, concessions should moderate. As of the latest week, roughly half of markets had lower effective rents compared to the prior year.Explore our webpage for more insights and resources:https://bit.ly/Radix_Website 

Math scores are improving and reading scores are sliding among Montana's elementary and middle schoolers. That's according to test results released by the state department of education Tuesday.

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that income and poverty levels are rebounding from the pandemic and inflation, according to new government data.

Join us on this insightful episode of Quirks, Bumps, and Bruises as Melody and Candi, and special guests Parker Webb and Ben Webb discuss the evolving landscape of church attendance in the wake of the pandemic. With church attendance averaging at 85% of pre-pandemic levels, our guests share personal stories and statistics to highlight the varied impacts on different congregations. We emphasize the importance of blending worship styles to cater to diverse preferences and stress the need for spiritual maturity in understanding that worship is an act of serving God.We also explore the challenges and opportunities brought by live streaming church services. While this technology has made services accessible to those who are homebound, it has also led some to forego in-person gatherings. Listen in as we discuss the balance churches are striving to achieve by limiting live streaming to certain services and encouraging physical attendance to maintain a strong sense of community. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation about the shifting dynamics of church life in the pandemic era.

Homicides and street crime have risen to pre-pandemic levels in NYC

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Mirakl is the global leader in platform business innovation for eCommerce. Companies like Macy's, Nordstrom, and Kroger use Mirakl to build disruptive growth and profitability through marketplace, dropship, and retail media. For more, visit mirakl.comHere are today's top headlines:Co-op's Walmart Partnership: Great Britain's Co-op collaborates with Walmart to enhance its online grocery services using Walmart Commerce Technologies' "Store Assist" platform. Macy's Acquisition Bid Increases: Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management raise their bid to acquire Macy's to $24.80 per share, totaling approximately $6.9 billion. Grocery Industry Returns to Pre-Pandemic Profit Margins: FMI, The Food Industry Association, reports that the grocery sector has reverted to pre-pandemic profit margins and same-store sales growth rates in 2023. Stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

Michael Wallace has tonight's top stories from the WCBS newsroom. 

The lifeblood of Nevada's economy is tourism, and a big chunk of that comes from conventions.

Peter Greenberg, “Eye on Travel” host and CBS News travel editor, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what travelers can expect this summer. Peter talks about companies overbooking flights, O’Hare Airport needing an international terminal, and his recommendations for where to travel this summer.

The All Local Afternoon Update for Thursday, May 23rd 2024 

New provisional data released by the CDC indicates that Maternal deaths in the U.S. have fallen back to prepandemic levels. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on decreasing pregnancy deaths.

Your 60-second money minute. Today's topic: Consumer Stress Back To Pre-Pandemic Level

On this week's episode, Jay and Ryan discuss if pre-pandemic housing affordability will be possible again, builders are turning to shrinkflation, the firing of UofL basketball coach Kenny Payne, and the House passing a bill to ban tik tok.

AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on the rate of marriages in the U.S. rebounding from pandemic lows.

The transit industry is better equipped to work through a public health crisis than it was before COVID-19. And even as it faces persistent challenges, public transportation continues to play a central role in everyday mobility.

 On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest number 58 for episode 158 (3:08).  Next it's time for week 17 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (11:40).  In hobby news, Brock Faber was named NHL rookie of the month for January, we review the January 2024 grading recap from GemRate, and discuss what we liked and didn't like regarding this weekends NHL All-Star game and festivities (45:10).  We compare key hockey card current values to their pre-pandemic levels to see how much the market has retreated in the past year (1:08:32).  The checklist is out for 2022-23 UD Clear Cut and we review the key sets and designs (1:23:25).  We answer your mailbag questions (1:38:15).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://www.pwccmarketplace.comSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMy Card Post - https://www.mycardpost.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC. 

As we've emerged from the pandemic, Americans are now travelling almost as much as they were back in 2109. In certain markets, the hospitality industry is doing as well, if not better than ever, but there are still great opportunities to invest in hotels. Paul Hassebroek, Principal of Six Four Asset management, has been successfully operating hotels in Iowa and Wisconsin and will be raising a new fund to acquire more value-add opportunities within the Marriott chain. Paul will increase profits by implementing corporate sales strategies and improving operational efficiencies. 

Stocks fall; job openings have been falling over the last two years; Fed minutes show members think interest rates are at or near peak; manufacturing sector contracts.

Stocks fall; job openings have been falling over the last two years; Fed minutes show members think interest rates are at or near peak; manufacturing sector contracts.

Math scores remain low and low-income students are especially lagging, according to Chicago Public Schools data released this week. Reset talked with CPS director of math to hear about the district's strategies to address the gap – and WBEZ's Sarah Karp, who has covered this issue.

02/07/23 - In this episode, pre-pandemic housekeeping is returning to Walt Disney World, the Reedy Creek bill proposal gives the Governor of Florida more control, new details have been released about Tiana's Bayou Adventure, and is TRON Lightcycle Run size-inclusive? Important DIS links and more information!