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California's Gavin Newsom comes under fire after signing a law dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” President Trump launches what he calls economic D-Day on Iran as the tariff war heats up again with Canada, and Enes Kanter Freedom is kicked out of a WNBA event as the league continues to avoid defining the term Woman. Reporting by Megan Basham, Tim Rice & Lynden Blake. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 3056- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text WIRE to 83848 to make TWICE the impact for freedom today. Trust & Will - Trust & Will. Affordable estate plans. Priceless peace of mind. Go to https://TrustAndWill.com/WIRE and get 20% off.- - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacymorning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You don't have to be in recovery to believe in it. Susan Overman, our Chief Development Officer, joins "RecoverED" to share what drew her to Maggie's mission, why free is expensive, and how North Texas Giving Day keeps free recovery possible.The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach in our programs is based on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

President Trump just discovered something about White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt — and apparently he is VERY “concerned.”

WBS: A Pontoon to Shore #374 -- The gang is at it again. Brimstone is joined by his wing-man Alex DaPonte, his wife Danielle as they chat about Brim's disastrous trip to Florida, not to trust Priceline, and how Priceless Rental cars are a scam. They chat about how Brimstone was recognized near the monorail at Disney, how the people were loud about it, and how he needed to be extracted by Disney staff because it was such a huge commotion. They discuss him being taken across the lake at isney in a private pontoon, how much it rains in Florida, and how you can catch Brimstone on Jim Cummings podcast via YouTube. Brim explains what gets Within Brim's Skin.

On this episode of The Laboratory With Plaz, we sit down with legendary singer, songwriter, and entertainer Cupid for a conversation you don't want to miss!Cupid talks about his new hit record “Flex”, how the song came together, and what inspired this next chapter of his career.Of course, we had to go back to the record that changed everything — “Cupid Shuffle.” Cupid opens up about how massive the song became while fans still didn't really get the opportunity to know the man behind the music.We also get into:

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield is breaking his silence on his former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci and the origins of the virus. Redfield joins Morning Wire to discuss why he believed from the beginning that COVID-19 came from a laboratory, the evidence he says points to genetic engineering, Fauci's role in funding research connected to the Wuhan lab, and what he witnessed as scientists and others were censored for questioning the official narrative. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 3028- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Quince - Upgrade your everyday. Go to https://Quince.com/WIRE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Trust & Will - Trust & Will. Affordable estate plans. Priceless peace of mind. Go to https://TrustAndWill.com/WIRE and get 20% off.- - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacymorning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bobby answered a listener's question about why our podcast only goes back to 2013 if we've been doing it for 20 years. Bobby shared why he will never get into politics. We go on a trip down memory lane on the early days of the show and Bobby being a podcasting pioneer. Lunchbox said he got to the bottom of why he is not going to Las Vegas by calling our boss. He shares whether or not he was actually fired. Amy shared her weekend plans of going thrifting this weekend and how she'd like to replace a priceless item of hers that was stolen years ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Alley and DZ have the time of their life with this week's pint size personality, who shared her entire love life in 2nd grade. Priceless! DZ gives advice to someone who has a smelly friend and doesn't know how to tell them. A man wants to know if he's a jerk for throwing his wife's bags away.

Richard A. MansfieldJesus' Life Changing Stories Series, Part 1

Sunday, August 2, 2026 ~ Sermon by Pastor Brett JenkinsGeneral podcast introduction using "Be Thou My Vision." General podcast outro using "Be Thou My Vision."

In a cost-of-living era where luxury is increasingly defined by price tags, upkeep, and constant consumption, Fairyqueen Talks invites you to pause and ask a different question:What if true luxury isn't for sale?This episode reframes luxury beyond consumerism, status, and “self-care” that quietly drains our bank accounts and our peace. Inspired by the idea behind Mastercard's iconic Priceless campaign, we explore the intangible riches that money can't buy; authentic love, inner peace, time, health, purpose, connection, and presence.This is not a rejection of ambition or financial goals.It's a reminder that everyday life already holds luxuries we've been taught to overlook.In a world that profits from making us feel inadequate, this conversation is an invitation to self-awareness, gratitude, and the radical idea of enough.Because luxury isn't something you own.It's something you notice.

How do you get your brand into the 90% of memory that's subconscious? In this segment from Marketing Trends, neuroscientist Pranav Yadav reveals that the human brain is a pattern-seeking storytelling device — and the formula for creating lasting brand memory hasn't changed in 5,000 years. From Vedic rituals to Alexander the Great's encounter with a naked wise man to MasterCard's Priceless campaign, Pranav traces the thread between ancient storytelling wisdom and modern brand architecture. This episode was made possible by Attentive. ----Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Mermaid's Tale: The Priceless Power of Stories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-07-28-07-38-19-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinnede klart over København.En: The sun shone brightly over København.Da: Det var en varm sommerdag, og Lars, Ingrid og Niels spadserede langs havnefronten.En: It was a warm summer day, and Lars, Ingrid, and Niels strolled along the waterfront.Da: Ved siden af dem lå den ikoniske statue Den Lille Havfrue.En: Next to them lay the iconic statue of Den Lille Havfrue.Da: Turister stimlede sammen for at tage billeder, men Lars var optaget af noget andet.En: Tourists gathered to take pictures, but Lars was preoccupied with something else.Da: Markedet ved havfruen var fyldt med liv.En: The market by the mermaid was full of life.Da: Duften af nystegte pølser og friskbagt brød svævede i luften.En: The scent of freshly grilled sausages and freshly baked bread wafted through the air.Da: Boderne var farvestrålende med alverdens danske håndværk.En: The stalls were colorful with all sorts of Danish crafts.Da: Lars, en passioneret samler, var på jagt efter en unik souvenir.En: Lars, a passionate collector, was on the hunt for a unique souvenir.Da: Hans blik fangede en lille bod med smukke håndlavede havfruefigurer.En: His gaze caught a small stall with beautiful handmade mermaid figures.Da: En af dem skilte sig særligt ud.En: One of them stood out particularly.Da: Figuren var delikat snittet i træ og dekoreret med glitrende sten.En: The figure was delicately carved in wood and decorated with sparkling stones.Da: Lars vidste, at han måtte eje den.En: Lars knew he had to have it.Da: Men han var ikke den eneste, der havde fået øje på den smukke figur.En: But he wasn't the only one who had noticed the beautiful figure.Da: Flere købere stod allerede omkring boden.En: Several buyers were already gathered around the stall.Da: En bekymret rynke dannede sig på Lars' pande, mens han så andre begynde at forhandle med sælgeren.En: A worried frown formed on Lars' forehead as he watched others begin to negotiate with the seller.Da: Sved dryppede fra hans pande, men han var fast besluttet.En: Sweat dripped from his forehead, but he was determined.Da: Lars gik hen til sælgeren.En: Lars went up to the seller.Da: "Jeg vil virkelig gerne købe den der figur," sagde han entusiastisk.En: "I really want to buy that figure," he said enthusiastically.Da: Sælgeren, en ældre mand med en venlig mine, nikkede.En: The seller, an older man with a friendly disposition, nodded.Da: "Der er mange, der er interesseret," sagde han med et skævt smil.En: "There are many who are interested," he said with a wry smile.Da: Lars tænkte hurtigt.En: Lars thought quickly.Da: Han tog en gammel lommekniv fra sin lomme.En: He took an old pocket knife from his pocket.Da: Det var en gave fra hans bedstefar.En: It was a gift from his grandfather.Da: En brugbar, men uvurderlig ting for Lars's hjerte.En: A useful, yet invaluable object to Lars' heart.Da: "Jeg vil byde denne kniv som en del af handlen," foreslog han.En: "I would like to offer this knife as part of the deal," he suggested.Da: Sælgeren kiggede grundigt på kniven.En: The seller looked carefully at the knife.Da: Der var en særlig glans i hans øjne.En: There was a special gleam in his eyes.Da: "Den kniv har en historie, kan jeg se," sagde han og tog kniven i sine hænder.En: "That knife has a history, I can see," he said, taking the knife in his hands.Da: "Det er en smuk gestus."En: "It's a beautiful gesture."Da: Just da bød en anden køber højere for havfruefiguren.En: Just then, another buyer bid higher for the mermaid figure.Da: Lars holdt vejret.En: Lars held his breath.Da: Men sælgeren så på ham og sagde: "Figuren er din.En: But the seller looked at him and said, "The figure is yours.Da: Din historie gør den endnu mere værdifuld."En: Your story makes it even more valuable."Da: Lars' ansigt lyste op i et stort smil.En: Lars' face lit up with a big smile.Da: Han fik figuren, men endnu vigtigere, han fik en historie, han kunne dele.En: He got the figure, but more importantly, he got a story to share.Da: Ingrid og Niels klappede ham på ryggen.En: Ingrid and Niels patted him on the back.Da: De fortsatte deres tur gennem markedet, nu med en ny historie og et nyt minde.En: They continued their walk through the market, now with a new story and a new memory.Da: Lars havde lært noget vigtigt den dag.En: Lars had learned something important that day.Da: Ikke alt kan måles i penge.En: Not everything can be measured in money.Da: Historier og minder, dem tager ingen fra en.En: Stories and memories, those cannot be taken away. 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Read OnlineA Priceless Discovery Awaits!“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.” Matthew 13:44–46In the first parable above, a person unexpectedly discovers a treasure buried in a field. Imagine that you take a metal detector with you while on a hike, simply curious about what might lie beneath the soil. Suddenly, the detector gives a strong signal. Expecting perhaps a rusted can or an old nail, you begin to dig. But as your shovel strikes something solid, you uncover an old chest. With growing anticipation, you lift it from the earth and open it—only to find it brimming with ancient and priceless jewels, gold and silver coins, and other precious items of immense worth.In the second parable, the merchant is actively searching for a valuable pearl. He knows what he seeks and finally discovers one of exceptional worth—one that eclipses all others. In both cases, however, the response is the same: the man and the merchant each go and sell all they possess to obtain the treasure they have found.These parables pose two fundamental questions for each of us:Have I discovered the priceless treasure of the Kingdom of Heaven?If I have, am I willing to let go of everything else to attain it?Like the man who stumbles upon the buried treasure, many people encounter God's grace in surprising ways—through a moment of prayer, a profound experience at Mass, an act of charity, or even during suffering. Maybe those people were not actively seeking divine treasure, yet in a moment of providence, the veil is lifted, and the beauty of God's Kingdom is revealed. Once they discover the treasure, their souls realize that nothing else compares. From that point on, they are moved to reorient their entire lives to possess that treasure fully.The path of the merchant, by contrast, is that of the soul who longs for truth, beauty, and goodness, diligently seeking them out. The one who searches might spend years studying, praying, yearning, and pursuing what is of eternal value. And then—finally—the “pearl” is found. Christ is discovered. The Gospel becomes clear. The longing is fulfilled. Again, everything else is willingly surrendered for the sake of that one Pearl of great price—Jesus Christ.In both parables, the decision to sell all to gain the treasure is an easy choice. The discovery is so great that everything else the person possesses pales in comparison. But how many people have truly made such a discovery?Many of us are like someone who learns of a buried treasure in a field and, out of curiosity, drives out to look—but spends little or no time searching. Or we are like a merchant who is informed of a rare and valuable pearl for sale far from home.Though interested, we note the length of the journey and abandon the thought. Though we may have heard about the glory of God's Kingdom, unless we truly discover it, we will not see the value of attaining it at any cost. We will only be willing to sell all we have—to detach from every hindrance to grace, every sin, obsession, and distraction—if we make the initial discovery of the priceless nature of God's Kingdom already present on earth and the fullness of His Kingdom that awaits us in Heaven.Reflect today on this invaluable treasure, waiting to be discovered. Consider where you are on that journey of discovery. Have you heard about the priceless treasure of coming to know, love, and serve God? Have you read about the radical response made by many saints? Have you discovered God for yourself, through prayer and moments of profound enlightenment? If you have not, keep searching—the Kingdom is near. If you have made this discovery, then consider all your attachments, and willingly surrender them to God, acknowledging that nothing is too much to offer to our loving God in exchange for the untold riches of the life of grace to which we are called.My Lord and King, so often I seek the fleeting treasures of this world, including the illusion of treasures found in sin. Please open my eyes and help me to see You as You truly are—and to recognize the priceless value of Your Kingdom in my life. As I discover this Pearl of Great Price, grant me the courage and wisdom I need to surrender all that You ask of me, so that I may fully attain Your reign in my heart. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Parable of the Hidden Treasure, by John Richard ClaytonSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

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Some marketing ideas capture attention for a moment. The very best ones become part of culture. And you could say...that's priceless.Recorded live at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Jim sits down with Jill Kramer, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Mastercard, to discuss what it's like to lead one of the world's most iconic brands. Mastercard, known globally for its “Priceless” platform and its role at the center of everyday commerce, has spent decades building trust, emotional connection, and cultural relevance across markets. After nearly a decade as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Accenture, where she led the company's "Let There Be Change" brand transformation, and earlier leadership roles at BBDO and DDB, Jill stepped into one of marketing's most influential positions with the responsibility of guiding Mastercard's next chapter.In this wide-ranging conversation, Jill shares her approach to earning trust as a new leader, building creative cultures where ideas can thrive, and why her philosophy of "early, ugly, often" has helped teams create better work. She also discusses how Mastercard is evolving its brand beyond payments, leaning into experiences, partnerships, and technology, and how the company is approaching AI, creator collaborations, and innovation while staying true to the timeless principles that have made it one of the most respected brands in the world.Whether you're leading a global organization or a small team, Jill offers thoughtful lessons on curiosity, creativity, change, and why the best leaders never stop learning.—This week's episode is brought to you by Infillion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you, I give men in return for you, peoples in exchange for your life. Isaiah 43:4Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychotherapist and author Jonathan Alpert joins Morning Wire to discuss his new book “Therapy Nation” and his concerns about the rise of what he calls “therapy culture.” Alpert explains why he believes some forms of long-term, venting-focused therapy fail to help patients improve, how political polarization has entered mental health spaces, and why he says therapists should focus on helping people build resilience rather than reinforcing division. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 2898- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Trust & Will - Affordable estate plans. Priceless peace of mind. Go to https://TrustAndWill.com/WIRE and get 20% off.ADF - Go to https://JoinADF.com/WIRE, or text WIRE to 83848, to give today. With Alliance Defending Freedom, your gift defends religious freedom for all.- - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacymorning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feliks Banel's guest on this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is Ken Hong, who grew up in San Mateo, California. Mr. Hong now lives in Pennsylvania, where he serves as executive director of Make Us Visible Pennsylvania, a group that, according to its website, supports a "nationwide initiative to update school curricula with accurate information about Asian American & Pacific Islander history and culture." Mr. Hong visited the National Archives in San Bruno, California - one of the two branches, along with Chicago, which was abruptly targeted for closure by the National Archives and Records Administration - with his father 25 years ago. Over many visits and with help from National Archives staff, they discovered priceless documents about their family history and photos of family members from as far back as the 1880s. Mr. Hong wrote about that visit and those discoveries (and shared images) in a Facebook post, which we have shared at the CASCADE OF HISTORY Facebook page. CASCADE OF HISTORY spoke with Ken Hong on the evening of Monday, July 13, 2026. Make Us Visible Pennsylvania Website: https://www.makeusvisiblepa.org/ Save Our National Archives (SONA) Website: https://www.saveournationalarchives.org/ Save Our National Archives (SONA) Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591576467894 CASCADE OF HISTORY BONUS EPISODE from June 27, 2026 with more information: https://soundcloud.com/cascadeofhistory/bonus-nara-closure Links to more information as well as images related to most topics discussed on the show are often available at the CASCADE OF HISTORY Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadeofhistory CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via flagship station SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms' quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes. "LIKE" the Cascade of History Facebook page and get updates and other stories throughout the week, and advance notice of live remote broadcasts taking place in your part of the Old Oregon Country.

>>Try Shot Pattern App (FREE 7-Day Trial): The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). >>Get my FREE guide - Mental Golf Playbook (20-page guide).  Today's guest is one of the world's leading performance coaches, Karl Morris. Based in the UK, Karl has worked with over 100 professional golfers, including major champions like Lee Westwood, Darren Clarke, and Graeme McDowell. He's the creator of the popular Mind Caddie app, host of the Mind Caddie Podcast, and author of the acclaimed Lost Art of Golf book series, which has transformed how golfers think about the game. Karl's mission is simple but powerful: to help golfers of all levels understand the mental side of golf, play with more freedom, and unlock their true potential. In this episode, you will learn: How to stay focused all 18 holes Why you need to stop judging every shot  The importance of telling yourself better stories  The power of clarity and intention to walk into shots with confidence  And a lot more mental game tips to play better without swing changes.  Check out the Mind Caddie podcast and Mind Caddie app too.  WICKED SMART GOLF  Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans. Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)  Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%).  Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).  Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%). Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible.  Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.  Follow Wicked Smart Golf   Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube

In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith introduces his friend Timmy, a shrimping expert. Dr. Smith shares how much he has learned from Timmy about the shrimping industry, from boots and ropes to deep-water trawling, highlighting the unexpected value and wisdom found in everyday friendships. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com 

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Weaving Respect: How Ananya's Charisma Won Her a Priceless Sari Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-07-02-22-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गर्मी की तपती धूप में, उत्तर भारत के छोटे से कस्बे का लोकल बाजार अपनी पूरी रौनक में था।En: In the scorching summer sun, the local market of a small town in northern India was in full swing.Hi: यहाँ की गलियाँ रंगीन दुकानों और हथकरघा वस्तुओं से सजी थीं।En: The lanes here were adorned with colorful shops and handicraft items.Hi: बाजार की हर तरफ से मोलभाव की आवाजें आ रही थीं और रंगीन कपड़े धूप में चमक रहे थे।En: Bargaining voices could be heard from every corner of the market, and the colorful clothes were shining in the sunlight.Hi: अनन्या, एक युवा महिला, बाजार की इस भीड़ में अपनी पसंदीदा पारंपरिक बुनकरियों को देखने आई थी।En: Ananya, a young woman, had come to see her favorite traditional weavings amidst the market crowd.Hi: उसे हमेशा से ही हस्तनिर्मित वस्त्र पसंद थे, लेकिन इस बार उसका बजट थोड़ा तंग था।En: She always loved handmade garments, but this time her budget was a bit tight.Hi: उसकी नजर एक खूबसूरत और हाथ से बुनी साड़ी पर पड़ी।En: Her eyes fell on a beautiful, handwoven sari.Hi: साड़ी के रंग और डिज़ाइन उसकी नज़र में बस गए थे।En: The colors and design captured her attention.Hi: राघव और सार्थक, उसके दोस्त, उसके साथ थे।En: Raghav and Sarthak, her friends, were with her.Hi: "अनन्या, यह साड़ी तुम्हारे लिए है," राघव ने कहा। जबकि सार्थक ने भी सहमति में सिर हिलाया।En: "Ananya, this sari is for you," Raghav said, while Sarthak nodded in agreement.Hi: अनन्या दुकानदार के पास गई और पूछा, "भाई साहब, इस साड़ी की कीमत कितनी है?"En: Ananya approached the shopkeeper and asked, "Bhai sahab, how much does this sari cost?"Hi: दुकानदार ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा, "दो हजार रुपये, बहनजी।"En: The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Two thousand rupees, sister."Hi: अनन्या का दिल धड़क उठा।En: Ananya's heart skipped a beat.Hi: यह कीमत उसके बजट से कहीं ज्यादा थी।En: The price was far beyond her budget.Hi: अनन्या ने विनम्रता से कहा, "भाई साहब, साड़ी तो बहुत सुंदर है, पर मेरे पास इतने पैसे नहीं हैं।En: Ananya politely said, "Bhai sahab, this sari is very beautiful, but I don't have that much money.Hi: क्या आप थोड़ा कम नहीं कर सकते?"En: Can't you reduce the price a little?"Hi: दुकानदार ने सोचा, फिर कहा, "बहनजी, यह साड़ी बहुत मेहनत से बनी है।En: The shopkeeper thought for a moment, then said, "Sister, this sari is made with a lot of hard work.Hi: थोड़ी सी भी छूट देने में मैं नुकसान में चला जाऊँगा।"En: Giving even a little discount would put me at a loss."Hi: अनन्या ने समझाया, "मैं आपकी मेहनत की पूरी कदर करती हूँ।En: Ananya explained, "I truly appreciate your hard work.Hi: पर मेरा बजट भी सीमित है।En: But my budget is limited.Hi: क्या आप इसे पंद्रह सौ में दे सकते हैं?"En: Could you give it to me for fifteen hundred?"Hi: काफी देर तक बातचीत और बहस के बाद, दुकानदार अपनी जगह पर खड़ा रहा।En: After a long conversation and debate, the shopkeeper remained firm.Hi: लेकिन अनन्या का genuine सम्मान और खरीदी की इच्छा देखकर उसका दिल पिघल गया।En: But seeing Ananya's genuine respect and desire to purchase, his heart melted.Hi: उसने कहा, "ठीक है बहनजी, आपके लिए पंद्रह सौ में दे देता हूँ।"En: He said, "Alright, sister, I'll give it to you for fifteen hundred."Hi: अनन्या के चेहरे पर खुशी की लहर दौड़ गई।En: A wave of happiness spread across Ananya's face.Hi: उसने साड़ी खरीद ली।En: She bought the sari.Hi: अनन्या ने राहत की सांस ली और दुकानदार को धन्यवाद कहा।En: Ananya breathed a sigh of relief and thanked the shopkeeper.Hi: बाजार की भीड़ में वापस आते समय उसने सीखा कि कभी-कभी असली कदर सम्मान और दृढ़ता में होती है।En: As she returned to the market crowd, she learned that sometimes true value lies in respect and persistence.Hi: यह अनुभव अनन्या के लिए नया था, लेकिन यह उसके लिए एक मूल्यवान सबक था।En: This experience was new for Ananya, but it was a valuable lesson for her.Hi: उसने न केवल एक सुंदर साड़ी खरीदी बल्कि कलाओं के प्रति अपने प्रेम को और भी बढ़ाया।En: Not only did she purchase a beautiful sari, she also deepened her love for the arts. Vocabulary Words:scorching: तपतीadorned: सजीbargaining: मोलभावamidst: बीच मेंgarments: वस्त्रbudget: बजटdesign: डिज़ाइनnodded: सिर हिलायाshopkeeper: दुकानदारsmiled: मुस्कुरातेskip a beat: धड़क उठनाpolitely: विनम्रताreduce: कमhard work: मेहनतdiscount: छूटloss: नुकसानappreciate: कदरconversation: बातचीतfirm: स्थिरgenuine: असलीrespect: सम्मानmelted: पिघल गयाsigh of relief: राहत की सांसpersistence: दृढ़ताvaluable: मूल्यवानlesson: सबकarts: कलाएँcapture: बस गए थेlimited: सीमितdebate: बहस

A rabbi from Israel came over to me the other day and shared the following beautiful thought. When a person goes to speak with a great rabbi, he naturally feels excitement. He prepares what he wants to say, treasures every moment of the conversation, and leaves feeling privileged that he was granted such an opportunity. Yet three times a day, we are invited to stand before the Melech Malchei HaMelachim and speak directly to Hashem. Why don't we feel that same excitement? Why don't we enter shul overflowing with anticipation? The rabbi explained with the following mashal. Imagine someone tells you that a man has left you a gift. You open the envelope and find one hundred dollars. You would certainly appreciate it. You might even ask who it was so you could go over and thank him. But imagine opening the envelope and finding a check for one hundred million dollars. Would you simply say, "Oh wow, thank you. Who was it?" Of course not. You would be overwhelmed with gratitude. You would rush to find the person who gave you such an unimaginable gift. You would praise him, thank him, and never feel that your words could adequately express your appreciation. The reason we don't feel that way when we approach Hashem is because we don't fully appreciate the gifts He has already given us. Every morning we wake up with treasures that are worth infinitely more than one hundred million dollars. What price could a person put on his eyesight? If someone who had just lost his vision was told that for one hundred million dollars he could once again see his spouse, watch his children grow, or learn Torah from a sefer, who wouldn't give every penny he owned if he could? What is the value of hearing? What is it worth to hear the laughter of a child, the voice of a loved one, or the sweet sound of Torah learning? There was a little boy named Avi who was born without the ability to hear. For six years, he never heard a single sound. He never heard birds chirping, rain falling, music playing, or even his mother's voice. After years of tefillot and doctor's visits, the long-awaited day finally arrived. A hearing specialist was able to activate a hearing device that worked for him. His mother leaned over and softly whispered, "Avi." He froze. Slowly, he turned toward her. She said his name again, "Avi." His eyes widened, and tears immediately filled them. For the first time in his life, he heard his mother's voice. His mother burst into tears. His father could barely contain his emotions. The specialist quietly stepped out of the room, allowing the family to cherish a moment they had dreamed about for years. His mother kept speaking, not because she had anything new to say, but simply because after waiting six years, she wanted her son to hear her voice. For Avi, hearing a voice was a miracle. For most of us, it is just another day. We hear thousands of sounds every day and rarely stop to think about them. Yet, lo aleinu, if a person were told that he was about to lose his hearing, he would gladly exchange every possession he owned to keep it. The same is true of every gift that Hashem has given us. Our hearts beat approximately one hundred thousand times every day, pumping thousands of gallons of blood through a network of blood vessels stretching tens of thousands of miles throughout our bodies. If a person's heart skipped just a few beats, he would panic. With every breath, our lungs absorb life-giving oxygen through hundreds of millions of tiny air sacs. If a person could not take even one breath, nothing else in the world would matter. Our eyes distinguish millions of colors. Our brains process billions of signals every moment. Thousands of incredible processes are taking place inside our bodies every second, all because Hashem lovingly keeps them running. These are gifts beyond any price. No amount of praise could ever repay Hashem for the priceless gifts He gives us every second of every day. When we walk into shul, we are not coming before Someone Who gave us one hundred dollars or even one hundred million dollars. We are standing before the One Who gave us life itself—our eyesight, our hearing, our ability to think, speak, breathe, walk, love our families, learn Torah, perform mitzvot, and serve Him. Every heartbeat and every breath is another priceless gift from Hashem. If we truly appreciated the treasures Hashem has already placed in our hands, we would not have to force ourselves to feel inspired when we entered shul. Our hearts would naturally overflow with gratitude, and we would cherish every opportunity to stand before the One Who has given us everything.

Why did a veteran firefighter decide to leave his poo in box? Plus, important US documents will be on display with the the Freedom Plane National Tour. Featuring audio from: the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit

Why did a veteran firefighter decide to leave his poo in box? Plus, important US documents will be on display with the the Freedom Plane National Tour. Featuring audio from: the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit

Why did a veteran firefighter decide to leave his poo in box? Plus, important US documents will be on display with the the Freedom Plane National Tour. Featuring audio from: the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit

Why did a veteran firefighter decide to leave his poo in box? Plus, important US documents will be on display with the the Freedom Plane National Tour. Featuring audio from: the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit

Why did a veteran firefighter decide to leave his poo in box? Plus, important US documents will be on display with the the Freedom Plane National Tour. Featuring audio from: the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit

Why did a veteran firefighter decide to leave his poo in box? Plus, important US documents will be on display with the the Freedom Plane National Tour. Featuring audio from: the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit

Why did a veteran firefighter decide to leave his poo in box? Plus, important US documents will be on display with the the Freedom Plane National Tour. Featuring audio from: the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit

Why did a veteran firefighter decide to leave his poo in box? Plus, important US documents will be on display with the the Freedom Plane National Tour. Featuring audio from: the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit

Why did a veteran firefighter decide to leave his poo in box? Plus, important US documents will be on display with the the Freedom Plane National Tour. Featuring audio from: the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit

In this episode of the Cannes Sessions, Conor Byrne takes us through another packed day on the Croisette, starting with the CMOs in the Spotlight session featuring Jill Kramer of Mastercard, Michelle Klein of Westpac, Manuel “Manolo” Arroyo of The Coca-Cola Company, and Suhayl Limbada CMO of KFC India. There were big themes running through the day: how legacy brands stay useful, why marketers need to understand the P&L, what happens when creativity meets commercial pressure, and why the best brands do not throw away their distinctive assets just because the world has changed. There is also a brilliant conversation with Maddy Cooper, Founder and CEO of Flourish, on how AI can help marketers in regulated sectors get work to market faster without creating a compliance nightmare. That matters because the future of marketing is not just more content, more formats and more channels. It is whether brands can still make sharp, responsible, commercially useful work at the speed the market now demands. The Digital Voice team were also out on the Croisette speaking to marketers including Langton McCombe from Particular Audience, Rory McDonald from Market Media at The Warehouse Group, and Alex Springer from OpenAttribution.org about retail media, incrementality, AI, ROAS, creativity, and what Cannes is really for and James Taylor CEO of Particular Audience.And, of course, there was a big moment for Ireland, with Heineken's The Pub That Refused To Die winning a Grand Prix, plus a look ahead to the Cannes Young Lions results where Darragh Spain and Fardosa Flanagan from 123.ie represented Ireland in the Young Marketers category along with lots of amazing talent representing Ireland.01:18 – CMOs in the Spotlight: Mastercard, KFC India, Westpac and Coca-Cola02:01 – Why Mastercard is re-examining the Priceless platform03:14 – KFC, Gen Z, universal truths and the role of the Colonel04:19 – Westpac, jingles, legacy brands and speaking the language of the CFO05:14 – Coca-Cola, creativity, behaviour and why great teams matter more than big budgets11:28 – Spending time with Jonnie Cahill and the value of generous senior marketers15:03 – Maddy Cooper on Flourish, AI, compliance and regulated marketing18:29 – Inside the Cannes Lions work exhibition21:00 – Ireland's Grand Prix moment for Heineken23:58 – Langton McCombe on retail media, commerce media and incrementality26:32 – Rory McDonald on creativity, ROAS and business outcomes29:54 – Alex Springer on attribution, AI, influence and the future of content34:26 – Final reflections from Cannes Sessions 2026Thanks to The Digital Voice for partnering on the Cannes Sessions.Find out more:The Digital Voice: thedigitalvoice.co.ukFlourish: flourishingworld.comThat's What I Call Marketing: follow the podcast for more conversations with the people shaping modern marketing.That's What I Call Marketing is where marketers come for real conversations about brand, B2B, creativity, effectiveness and the future of the profession.Hosted by Conor Byrne, the show features conversations with CMOs, marketing leaders, agency leaders, authors, thinkers and practitioners about what good marketing looks like in practice.Listen, follow and find more episodes at: https://www.thatswhaticallmarketing.comConnect with Conor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conorbyrneirl/If you enjoy the show, please follow, subscribe and leave a review. It helps more marketers find the conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Gray went through the roof with his White Ladder album in 2000 and he's toured and recorded ever since, ending this summer's loop at Latitude. He talks to us here about the rigours of seeing bands when you lived in rural Wales and the hilarious, hard-won lessons of the first gigs he played himself and every possible shade of crowd reaction. It's an absolute whirlwind from start to finish and features ... ... playing weddings, clubs, festivals and a Welsh village regatta … the role of music in the construction of your character … the turning point: “I arrived onstage to more applause than I'd ever had when leaving” … the time gave Morrissey his string of beads … the emotional architecture of live performance and how Elvis programmed his shows … vivid memories of seeing the Cult (“bloody nose”), the Mission (“headbutted”) and the Stranglers (“we left terrified”) … running from stage to stage at Glastonbury in ‘86 and the insular genius of the Cure … his Liverpool punk band in their perishing “Joycean” flat … the unbeatable sound of a crowd singing one of your songs … Nick Drake's frail sensibility and the value of growing a hard skin. David Gray tickets here: davidgray.comHelp us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Gray went through the roof with his White Ladder album in 2000 and he's toured and recorded ever since, ending this summer's loop at Latitude. He talks to us here about the rigours of seeing bands when you lived in rural Wales and the hilarious, hard-won lessons of the first gigs he played himself and every possible shade of crowd reaction. It's an absolute whirlwind from start to finish and features ... ... playing weddings, clubs, festivals and a Welsh village regatta … the role of music in the construction of your character … the turning point: “I arrived onstage to more applause than I'd ever had when leaving” … the time gave Morrissey his string of beads … the emotional architecture of live performance and how Elvis programmed his shows … vivid memories of seeing the Cult (“bloody nose”), the Mission (“headbutted”) and the Stranglers (“we left terrified”) … running from stage to stage at Glastonbury in ‘86 and the insular genius of the Cure … his Liverpool punk band in their perishing “Joycean” flat … the unbeatable sound of a crowd singing one of your songs … Nick Drake's frail sensibility and the value of growing a hard skin. David Gray tickets here: davidgray.comDavid Gray's new album Nightjar, a companion to his 2005 No.1 record Life in Slow Motion, is out now via Bella Figura.Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Premier League fixtures are out, and we kick off today's show with exclusive reaction from Hull City assistant head coach Dean Holden. He joins us to discuss the Tigers' schedule, the challenges ahead, and how his side is shaping up for the new season.We also welcome Graham Stokes, owner of Global Sports Collectables, to talk about a truly iconic piece of football history – Pelé's shirt from the 1958 World Cup Final, which is set to go under the hammer at auction.Plus, Rupert Bell and Louis Steward join us to preview Day 4 of Royal Ascot, highlighting the key races, runners and stories to watch.And with Scotland back in action tonight, Shebahn Aherne looks ahead to their crucial clash with Morocco and what's at stake for Steve Clarke's side.Instagram: @tSHandJTwitter: @tSHandJWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of Wins and Wiffs!! Follow Chris's Remco Rabbit Hole journey, John thinks Beast Kingdom is ready to take over the mid-to-high-end adult collectible game, and Brandon finally acquires his VHS display bounty. What was YOUR biggest win of the week? Let us know in the comments below!!

Megalo Man: Scottie has some insight on the Corey Feldman / Michael Jackson 9/11 beef that resulted in Megalo Man.Pat Patterson: Scottie gets called out on his friendship with noted predator Pat Patterson. Also showing ScoCorey's Hog: Scottie gives us confirmation on Corey having a hanger. Also Corey's Twitter addressing the haters.THE BEAR!, FUCK YOU WATCH THIS!, WHO'S ON THE LINE!?, CHET MARTIN!, JACKIE GLEASON!, MICHAEL JACKSON!, TRANFORMING!, WACKJOB!, COSPLAY!, JUGGALO!, SHMUCKALOVETZ!, DICK DONNER!, MAGNIFICENT!, MAJESTIC!, RUNAWAY!, ILLEGITIMATE CHILD!, JOE JACKSON!, SAHARA CHARLESTON!, LAS VEGAS!, MEGALO MAN!, 9-11!, WORLD TRADE CENTER!, NEW YORK!, LEGEND!, PRICELESS!, CAN'T MAKE THIS SHIT UP!, WWF!, WRESTLING!, WRESTLEMANIA!, RODDY PIPER!, PAT PATERSON!, PREDATOR!, SEXUAL!, THEY LIVE!, PERSONAL EXPERIENCE!, APOLOGY!, DR DREW!, HOLLYWOOD DEMONS!, BEEF!, EDITING!, TRAUMATIZING!, STATUTORY RAPE!, 1984!, SEXT TO THIS DAY!, HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEART!, MUSTACHE!, COMMERCIAL!, YOGI BERRA!, BRAD PITT!, LEO DICAPRIO!, BRAD PITT!, HANGER!, HAMMER!, 10 INCH!, PACKING!, BALLS THAT CLANK!, THE GOY!, COUSIN PAULIE!, COREY'S TWITTER!, HATERS!You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews:   When Output Becomes Unlimited, Judgment Becomes Priceless What Machines Can't Replace (Jim Koetting) You're Not the Hero — You're the Guide We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.  

“The hyperreal is the real. The surreal is the real in The United States. We've reached that point. The absurd is the real. And so that's what I was trying to capture in the book.” — Ben Fountain Our absurdist-in-chief wants a $250 banknote with his face on it. But the satirist Ben Fountain gives the President something even more valuable. In his new novel Rasputin Swims the Potomac, Fountain delivers something quite priceless: a book that Trump deserves. In Fountain's novel, a sitting president, running for a third term, enlists a world champion professional wrestler, Grigory Yefimovich Rasputin, to help secure his re-election. Born Patrick Walsh Strickland in Buffalo, New York, Rasputin served in special forces in Afghanistan and Iraq, spent six years in a monastery, became fluent in Russian, and claims to be a real Russian monk. Evangelicals start defecting to Rasputin. A pandemic of “weeping sickness” sweeps the nation. It's almost as unbelievable as a sitting President wanting a $250 banknote glowing with his orange face. Fountain's parallels with late Tsarist Russia are hard to miss — the chasmic wealth inequality, the impossible get-rich schemes, the quack religions, the gilded decadence, the dying social classes, the mad politicians. It's scary stuff. Fountain says that we should even be careful taking his summer novel to the beach. Rather than Jaws-dropping, Rasputin Swims the Potomac, he warns, might bite us back. Maybe we should put Ben Fountain's face on that $250 bill. Five Takeaways •       The Hyperreal Is the Real: America Has Beaten Its Satirists: When Fountain sat down to write the book in early 2023, he was thinking about the blurring of the line between reality and fantasy in American life. Trump, throughout his career, has blurred that line to masterful effect. Fountain's question: what would be the next step on that continuum? His answer: professional wrestling — famously fake, scripted, and yet real, happening in real flesh and blood. Suppose a wrestler ran for president as his wrestling persona, with the fake baked in and everyone knowing it's fake. Suppose the country buys it. Because the hyperreal is the real. The surreal is the real. America has already reached that point. •       Why Wrestling, Not Politics: Jesse Ventura — “Jesse the Body” — ran for governor of Minnesota and won. But he ran as Jesse Ventura himself. Fountain's innovation: a wrestler who runs as his or her wrestling persona, with the character fully intact. Rasputin — born Patrick Walsh Strickland in Buffalo, special forces veteran, six years in a Russian monastery, world champion wrestler in Japan, legally changed name — never breaks character. He is the historical Rasputin, back from the dead, a holy man of the Russian Orthodox Church. Evangelicals start defecting to him because he's speaking their language. The fake is the real. •       Late Tsarist Russia and Contemporary America: Striking Parallels: Fountain read three or four biographies of the historical Rasputin. The deeper he got, the more striking the parallels. Late Tsarist Russia: extreme wealth inequality, get-rich schemes everywhere in St Petersburg and Moscow, quack religions and spiritualists plying their trade, extreme decadence among the upper classes. A social structure that could not be maintained. People's emotional responses to chaos. Fountain: not just in material terms but in terms of how people were feeling, the parallels to the United States are really striking. Gogol, not Baudrillard, is his natural ancestor. •       The Satirist as Realist: Andrew raises Baudrillard and hyper-realism. Fountain's response: he is a realist down to his bones. Whatever he does, it has to be anchored in some fundamental sense in the real world, as he understands it. American life has become such that the surreal is the real, the comical is the real, the absurd is the real. He didn't set out to write satire. He set out to write the story as genuinely and authentically as he could. The question of genre came afterwards, asked by other people. He is just a realist. It's just that American reality is Rasputin swimming the Potomac. •       Living in the Belly of the Beast: Dallas and North Carolina: Fountain lived in Dallas, Texas for forty-one years — what he calls the most American city of all, better and worse. In Dallas, the free market and capitalism are so much a part of daily consciousness that there's very little awareness that there might be different ways of living. Fountain: it's very conservative and very conservative. For someone to the left of Gandhi, his assumptions are always being challenged. He has to think about how he's thinking about things. That productive discomfort — not Brooklyn, not Los Angeles — is where this book comes from. About the Guest Ben Fountain is the author of Rasputin Swims the Potomac (Flatiron Books, June 9, 2026), Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (National Book Critics Circle Award winner, National Book Award finalist), Beautiful Country Burn Again, and Brief Encounters with Che Guevara (PEN/Hemingway Award). He is the recipient of the Joyce Carol Oates Prize, the Thomas Wolfe Prize, and a Whiting Writers Award. He lives in New Bern, North Carolina. References: •       Rasputin Swims the Potomac by Ben Fountain (Flatiron Books, June 9, 2026). Named a Best Book of Summer by the LA Times, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Boston Globe, Newsday, and New York Post. •       Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain (2012) — the predecessor referenced throughout. •       Beautiful Country Burn Again: Democracy, Rebellion, and Revolution by Ben Fountain (2018) — his 2016 election nonfiction, referenced in the conversation. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,900 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters: (...

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Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell accepted the Profile in Courage award last night. Today, we'll delve into the role of the central bank, its current controversies, and signals from new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Then, there's another potential wrinkle in the tariff refund process. And later, who's underrepresented when it comes to shaping AI policy? A new mapping tool aims to boost transparency over the future of AI.

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