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Forage fish may be small, but they help power the entire ocean food web. Species like sardines, anchovies, herring, capelin, and sand lance feed whales, seabirds, tuna, salmon, and many other marine predators. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin explains why these overlooked fish matter so much, what happens when they decline, and why industrial fishing, climate change, and weak ecosystem-based fisheries decisions can put entire marine ecosystems at risk. Protecting the ocean is not only about saving the biggest animals. Sometimes, it starts with protecting the smallest fish. Support Independent Podcasts: https://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Need help with your ocean non-profit, company, or project? Get the help you need with Pisces Oceans Inc.: https://www.piscesoceans.ca Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube  

This week my guest is Lori Gold, author of the just-released “Kiss, Marry, Kill” about three women who play a spin on the classic sleepover game and wake up the next day in an alternate universe, and last year's winning breakthrough, “Romantic Friction” – a comedic look at a rivalry between two writers seasoned with a dash of AI that was an NPR Book of the Day.Her other books, published under the name Lori Goldstein, include the adult historical novel, “Love, Theodosia”, a Romeo & Juliet for Hamilton fans, and four novels for young adults: “Sources Say,” “Screen Queens,” and the “Becoming Jinn” series.Lori is also a creative writing instructor and founder of Think Write, which holds creative writing classes and writing retreats.We covered:- Making the leap to fiction from journalism- The first manuscript she ever wrote that was 800 pages long- The writing class that changed everything- How the right encouragement at the right time–plus stubbornness–can fuel you- The importance of having a cheerleader- Why her husband was the only person who knew she was trying to write a book- Her belief that no writing is wasted–even the complete manuscripts that don't get picked up by a publisher- Protecting your writing time amidst the side hustles- Realizing when you need to get back to a more writing-centric routine- The different tools she uses for different parts of the writing processConnect with Lori on Instagram @lorigoldsteinbooks or at her website, lorigoldsteinbooks.com.For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com.Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Have you ever hired someone to free up your time and found yourself working more hours than before? Have you hit a point where your reputation for quality is actually the thing keeping you stuck in every project? Today's featured guest and his wife have been building their agency for over 22 years. For most of that time, the business ran on referrals, no defined niche, and two founders doing most of the work. Six years ago, they got serious about building a real team. In this episode, he talks honestly about what that transition looked like, why his technical strengths became a liability as the agency grew, how a lack of sales infrastructure was quietly making their delivery problems worse, and what the shift to actually picking clients has done for their operations. Olivier Bridgeman is the co-founder of Bridge Media, a marketing and web agency serving businesses in residential construction, renovation, and maintenance—recognized as the builders of credibility. Although it has been operating for over two decades, Olivier and his wife made the decision to build a real team and install the infrastructure that would let the business grow beyond them just six years ago. The agency now has 11 people, and Olivier is in the process of evolving out of the operator role and into something closer to CEO, working through the mindset and structural challenges that come with that shift. In this episode, we'll discuss: The expected cost of adding more people When your biggest strength turns you into a bottleneck Fixing sales to fix the delivery problem Sponsors and Resources This episode is brought to you by Wix Studio: If you're leveling up your team and your client experience, your site builder should keep up too. That's why successful agencies use Wix Studio — built to adapt the way your agency does: AI-powered site mapping, responsive design, flexible workflows, and scalable CMS tools so you spend less on plugins and more on growth. Ready to design faster and smarter? Go to wix.com/studio to get started. Herringbone Digital: If you're thinking about exiting now, planning a few years ahead, or just want to understand your options, you should know about Herringbone Digital. They're not a typical financial buyer. They're operators who actually understand what it takes to build and scale an agency because they've done it themselves. Their approach is simple: invest in great founders, protect what's already working, and help agencies scale faster. Go to https://www.herringbonedigital.com/swenk and start the conversation. Why Adding People Made the Work Harder Before It Got Easier After years of being the sole force behind the business, the motivation to build a team was simple: bring on people, hand off work, and get time back. The reality was that the first hires created more work, not less. Olivier and his wife had to deliver their own work, review and redo the team's work before it went to clients, manage schedules, clarify responsibilities, and absorb the cost of onboarding, all at the same time. This is the Manager stage in full effect, and it is the stage where most founders assume something is broken when it is actually just the expected cost of the transition. What Olivier describes is exactly what makes this stage so difficult: you used to know what you were doing every afternoon. Now you have to manage your own calendar and everyone else's. The invisible work of managing people, training them, setting expectations, and maintaining quality does not show up on any timesheet. It just accumulates. The goal is to move through this stage quickly, not to stay in it and hire more people on top of it. When Your Biggest Strength Becomes the Bottleneck Olivier's programming ability, which was his edge at the start, became a trap as the team grew. When you are the best technical person in the room and there is a problem in front of you, the reflex is to fix it. It is faster. It is cleaner. And it quietly signals to the team that you do not trust them to solve it themselves. The pattern is common across founders who built their agencies around a specific skill. The capability that created the business eventually becomes the reason the founder cannot leave it. Every time Olivier jumped in to fix something, he was reinforcing the team's dependency on him rather than building their ability to handle it independently. The structural answer is not to stop caring about quality. It is to raise the standard through coaching and systems rather than through personal intervention. The goal is a team that can hit 80 percent of what you would have done, on their own, then coach them to 82, then 85. Perfection is not the benchmark. Capability without you is. What Fixing Sales Did to Their Delivery Problem For most of Bridge Media's existence, new business came through referrals and local relationships. That felt safe. Working some local events and being known within their market was enough for a while. In practice, it meant every client was different, every project required a different set of skills, and the team was constantly starting from scratch. The founders had to stay deeply involved because the work never became repeatable enough for anyone else to own it. Two years ago, Olivier and his wife made a deliberate shift toward building an actual sales function. The downstream effect was not just more leads. It was better client fit, more predictable project types, and a team that could finally develop real expertise in a consistent area of work. When you build a pipeline, you get the ability to be selective. When you are selective, you take on clients your team can actually serve without the founders embedded in every deliverable. Referral dependency does not just create revenue risk. It creates a structural trap that keeps founders in the operator seat far longer than necessary. The Mindset Shift That Has to Happen Before the Role Can Change Olivier knows he needs to step back, and it is still hard. Not because the systems are not there, but because the identity is hard to separate from the work. When you have spent years building a culture of teamwork and being present for the team, stepping into a more removed role can feel like abandonment, both to the team and to yourself. The reframe that matters here is not about working less. It is about what the business actually needs from you at each stage. You may think that your biggest contribution to the agency is your time, but at the CEO level your job is: Setting the vision Communicating it consistently Coaching the leadership layer Protecting the culture through behavior rather than through presence Steering direction That work is roughly 20 hours a week when done correctly. The challenge is that most founders do not believe that until they have experienced it, and the discomfort of having fewer hours filled pushes them back into the operator role they just worked hard to leave. Recognizing the rubber band effect for what it is, significance-seeking disguised as contribution, is what makes it possible to stop pulling yourself back in. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. 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Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREAI Is Replacing Jobs at Your Firm,  Are You Ready to Make the Hard Calls?In this raw, unfiltered episode of Maximum Lawyer Live, Tyson Mutrux gets real about something most law firm owners are avoiding: AI has already replaced three full positions at his firm, and the decision about what to do next is harder than he expected.Tyson breaks down the emotional weight of being a business owner when automation starts outpacing your people and how loyalty, guilt, and sentimentality can quietly sink your firm's future.If you're a law firm owner navigating AI, staffing decisions, and building a business that actually serves clients well, this one's for you. Timestamps:00:01 – Why Tyson is recording from home today02:00 – The original optimistic view on AI: automate tasks, elevate people05:00 – What Clio's data actually says about AI in law firms07:30 – The conversation with Jason Self that forced a hard truth11:00 – Three positions AI can fully replace,  right now15:00 – The difference between loyalty and sentimentality19:00 – The hidden moral problem of keeping unneeded people too long22:00 – "Profit is not greed. Profit is oxygen for your firm."26:00 – Who on your team is there because you need the role vs. avoiding a decision?

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robin Wilson. Topic: Clean Design, wellness, asthma and allergy–aware livingFeatured Work: Clean Design: Wellness for Your Lifestyle Robin Wilson, a clean design lifestyle expert and founder of the Clean Design Home brand, joins Rushion McDonald to discuss how everyday household choices directly impact health—particularly for people living with asthma, allergies, and chronic inflammation. Drawing from her personal experiences as a lifelong allergy and asthma sufferer, Wilson explains how creating an allergen-aware home can dramatically improve quality of life. Purpose of the Interview The primary purpose of the interview is to: Educate listeners about how indoor environments contribute to asthma, allergies, and chronic health issues Promote Robin Wilson’s Clean Design philosophy and book, which provides room-by-room guidance for creating healthier homes Raise awareness that simple, practical lifestyle changes—not expensive renovations—can significantly improve wellness Normalize conversations around asthma, allergies, and environmental triggers as serious, manageable health conditions Rushion also uses the platform to share his own deeply personal experiences with allergic reactions, reinforcing the life-changing importance of Wilson’s message.. Key Takeaways 1. Your Home Should Be a Breathing Sanctuary Wilson emphasizes that many people focus on outdoor allergens while overlooking indoor exposure. Shoes, coats, pillows, furniture, and bedding often trap pollen, bacteria, and toxins that worsen symptoms once brought indoors.. 2. Pillows and Bedding Are Major Health Triggers One of the most memorable segments centers on pillows: Many people keep pillows for six years or more Old pillows accumulate dander, pollen, drool, bacteria, and allergens A pillow that stays folded is a sign it needs to be replaced Wilson introduces her “rule of threes”: Wash pillowcases every three weeks Wash pillow protectors every three months Replace pillows every three years Rushion shares that replacing a problematic pillow helped eliminate a chronic cough that seriously affected his life.. 3. “Allergen-Aware” Is More Honest Than “Hypoallergenic” Wilson avoids the term hypoallergenic because allergies vary from person to person. Instead, she advocates for ingredient transparency, empowering consumers to decide what is safe for their bodies and homes.. 4. Small Habits Create Big Health Outcomes Key daily practices include: Removing shoes immediately upon entering the home Washing hands before eating Changing clothes after being outdoors Cleaning from the top down (ceiling fans, surfaces, floors) Protecting mattresses and pillows with zippered covers Wilson stresses that consistency—not perfection—is what reduces exposure over time.. 5. Asthma Is a Serious Chronic Condition Wilson compares asthma management to diabetes care: It requires ongoing lifestyle adjustments Ignoring triggers increases the risk of severe attacks Clean environments reduce flare-ups and emergency situations She explains that nighttime asthma and allergy attacks often occur when cortisol levels drop during sleep, allowing reactions to surface.. 6. The Book Is a Practical, Room-by-Room Guide Clean Design: Wellness for Your Lifestyle is designed as a reference guide, not a cover-to-cover read. It addresses: Entryways and living rooms Bedrooms and nurseries Kitchens and bathrooms Home offices, basements, garages, and outdoor spaces Wilson also includes low-toxicity cleaning tips inspired by her grandmother, such as using baking soda, toothpaste, and even Coca-Cola instead of harsh chemicals.. Notable Quotes “One in five people suffer from asthma or allergies… and the home should be a sanctuary for easy breathing.”. “Break up with your pillow.”. “You might be allergic outside—and then come inside and double your allergen load.”.t “Asthma is like diabetes. If you manage the triggers, you reduce the risk of a serious episode.”. “It’s all about effort and consistency.”. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today our guest is Dr. Suzanne Thompson, Vice President of Business Development at SESI (Specialized Education Services, Inc.). Dr. Thompson shares five practical strategies for superintendents and building leaders who want to build stronger, more responsive tiered support systems, with a focus on reaching the most vulnerable students and celebrating progress along the way. She also explains how MTSS works best when it's treated as a district-wide priority, not a department, and why celebrating incremental progress is just as important as reaching mastery, especially for the most vulnerable students. In this conversation, Dr. Suzanne Thompson offers important reminders for educators and leaders: MTSS should be owned across an entire school system, not siloed in special education or guidance, the right adult response needs to show up everywhere students are. Protecting time for teachers to actually use student data is one of the highest-leverage decisions a leader can make. Investing in educator skill and confidence is the most direct path to better student outcomes. Many teachers aren't unwilling, they're undertrained. Progress deserves celebration at every point on the scale, not just at the finish line. Movement matters, especially for your most vulnerable students. Learn More About CharacterStrong:  Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Request a Quote Today! Learn more about CharacterStrong Implementation Support Visit the CharacterStrong Website   About Dr. Thompson:  Dr. Susanne H. Thompson serves as Vice President of Business Development at SESI, where she leads growth strategy, programs, services, and market expansion. She is deeply focused on strengthening partnerships and building new relationships that extend SESI's reach—helping more students in need truly shine. Susanne began her career as a classroom teacher in Pennsylvania and went on to serve as a building administrator, director of curriculum and instruction, and superintendent of schools. She has held senior leadership and executive roles at organizations including Discovery Inc., Discovery Education, Northwestern Lehigh School District, Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit, and Colibri Group with Moreland University. Her expertise spans business development, sales and marketing, operational effectiveness, curriculum and instructional design, technology integration, and education-industry partnerships. Career highlights include presenting at ERDI, AASA, and state superintendent councils; writing for Teach Secondary in the UK; serving as a keynote speaker during National Digital Week in Ireland; supporting the launch of the Egyptian Knowledge Bank in Cairo; and teaching in Australia.

Protest is the ultimate in equal-opportunity political action. As Annie Leonard, former executive director of Greenpeace USA says, "Making change is like laying a stone path across the garden. Peaceful protest may be every 4th or 8th or 200th stone; it helps us get where we want to go but also we need a lot of other stones too.”  Leonard explores the history of protests in her new book “Protest: Respect It. Defend It. Use It.”  And while protest is the loudest and most visible tool, it's only one of many ways to take action. Through community building, through civic engagement, through elected office, through corporate boardrooms, through churches and nonprofit agencies, there are countless paths to exercising power and promoting positive change. In this episode we hear from three leaders working in three different arenas, all toward the same goal. Guests: Annie Leonard, Environmental Activist, Author of “Protest: Respect It, Defend It, Use It” Danielle Lee, Founder, Climate Action Club  James Coleman, City Councilor, South San Francisco For show notes, transcript, and related links, visit climateone.org/podcasts Highlights: 00:00 – Intro 04:00 – Annie Leonard shares the story of the Section 504 sit-ins protest in San Francisco 06:30 – Different ways protest can be effective 08:30 – Leonard on why she puts her body on the line (gets arrested) during protests 16:00 – Leonard on the lawsuit Energy Transfer brought against Greenpeace USA over Standing Rock protests 22:00 – Protecting, defending, and using the right to protest  26:00 – Danielle Lee on organizing younger people around climate and environment  30:30 – Systemic versus personal action 37:00 – James Coleman on the decision to run for office as a tool for effective change 41:00 – Impact of local government  46:30 – How change actually happens 50:00 – Climate One More Thing ********** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today at patreon.com/ClimateOne.  Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**Jason Ake from ASFIR 4x4 (Asphere) | 40 Years of Bolt-On Off-Road Protection | Jeep Talk Show** In this episode of the Jeep Talk Show, we sit down with **Jason Ake** from **ASFIR 4x4** (Asphere) — a company that's been building serious bolt-on underbody armor since 1986. Based in Israel with growing U.S. operations in Phoenix, ASFIR specializes in precision-fit, no-cut, no-weld skid plates, rock sliders, and full underbody protection for Jeeps, trucks, and nearly every off-road vehicle. **What We Cover:** - Why bolt-on aluminum skid plates and rock sliders are often the smartest first upgrade after buying your rig - Aluminum vs. steel — weight savings, strength, and real-world performance - How ASFIR's quarter-inch 5052 aluminum holds up on the trail - Frame-mounted rock sliders that can actually support the full weight of your vehicle - Protecting your engine, transmission, transfer case, and fuel tank - Expanding product line: winch mounts, hidden winch bumpers, roof racks & more - Working with an Israeli company during turbulent times - Marketing lessons from a pro (exposure doesn't always equal sales) - AI in marketing & product photography — the good, the bad, and the funny skid plate fails

Send us Fan MailThe Complexity of Rent Stabilization in Providence: A Deep Dive with Councilor John GonzalezIn this episode, we explore the nuanced debate surrounding rent stabilization in Providence, Rhode Island. Councilor John Gonzalez shares his insights on why the recent ordinance was paused, its potential implications, and the importance of thoughtful, data-driven policymaking in addressing housing affordability.Key topics:The difference between rent control and rent stabilization and what the Providence ordinance proposesThe unintended consequences and legal concerns associated with the policyThe role of independent analysis and stakeholder voices in shaping housing legislationHow local economic factors and federal policies influence housing affordability debatesThe importance of building more housing to effectively address displacement and rising rentsThe political dynamics behind the rapid progression of the ordinance and the upcoming city council voteStrategies for fostering collaborative solutions in a highly charged policy environmentTimestamps:00:00 - Providence City Council vote on rent stabilization override00:28 - Councilor Gonzalez's personal background and motivation for voting no01:14 - The core goals of rent stabilization and initial proposals02:03 - Breakdown of the ordinance's main provisions and targeted scope03:25 - Influential expert opinions and community concerns about the ordinance04:21 - Comparing Providence's situation to New York City's rent control system05:24 - Potential impacts on affordable housing development and stakeholder risks06:23 - Calls for independent legal and fiscal reviews before moving forward07:36 - The importance of increasing housing supply to meet demand08:42 - Addressing community fears of displacement amid rapid policy changes09:28 - The urgency of immediate relief measures versus long-term solutions10:20 - The financial implications of declining property values and tax revenue11:15 - Protecting homeowners and addressing displacement fears12:08 - Broader economic challenges impacting Providence residents13:00 - Councilor Gonzalez's efforts to provide rent relief and combat predatory practices15:50 - The broader economic environment affecting housing costs16:33 - The risk of long-term displacement versus short-term relief17:17 - The quick legislative process and the need for careful analysis18:13 - Political motivations behind the ordinance's rapid progression19:41 - The importance of collaboration and legal diligence in housing policy22:55 - The value of patience and comprehensive planning for major legislation24:36 - Call for ongoing dialogue to protect vulnerable residents and ensure fair policiesResources & Links:MIT Department of Economics – Professor Jonathan Gruber's work and viewsRhode Island Economic Policy Council (RIPEC) – Reports on Rhode Island's economic situationProvidence City Council – Official site and updates on legislationConnect with Councilor John Gonzalez: Support the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

As we reflect on those we've lost, please remember the families of our fallen as well. The average age of the fallen is 39; the average tour-of-duty is 10 years. In addition to losing 40 law enforcement professionals in the line-of-duty this year, there are 24 widows and 43 children who've lost a parent. Remember to back the badge and spread the word. They need us just as much as we need them. 

Exercise is vital for maintaining strength, independence and vitality well into our later years, but it's easy to lose your fitness mojo in midlife. Personal trainer Elizabeth Davies joins Liz to talk about the power of movement – and easy ways to get started.They discuss how fitness has been marketed as a way to lose weight or build a ‘summer body', and why the focus should be on being strong, not skinny.Elizabeth also explains the importance of midlife fitness for heart and bone health, tips for navigating pelvic floor weakness and how to save time by cutting your workout in half. In this episode:· The importance of training for our later years· How much cardio we really need· Protecting heart and bone health· How to exercise with pelvic floor weakness· Do we need to lift heavy weights?· Ways to cut your training session in halfLinks mentioned in the episode:· WHO guidance on physical activity More from Elizabeth:· Follow Elizabeth on Instagram· Order Training For Your Old Lady Body Get in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· Order Liz's new book – How to Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Host: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Social Media Manager: Naomi van GeelenContent Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, learn about the intersection of animal protection and cruelty, domestic violence, and family law with two leaders in the field. Guests Maricarmen Garza is chief counsel for the American Bar Association Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence and Megan Senatori is the executive director of the Center for Animal Law Studies at the Lewis & Clark Law School. The field of animal law is emerging as states, courts, and lawyers recognize how animal law and animal abuse plays into domestic violence and family law. Progress is being made, but this critical field isn't fully recognized or understood. In many cases, victims of domestic violence are forced into difficult situations, caught between their own safety and the safety of beloved animal family members. The American Bar Association recently recognized the issue through both its Animal Law Committee and the Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence. ABA's recently approved Resolution 504 calls for laws and judicial processes that protect domestic violence survivors and their pets through civil protection orders, domestic relations proceedings, and expanded access to safe housing. Litigators play a vital role in developing this area of law. Hear what you can do and where you can find legal guidance when protecting victims of domestic violence and their pets, from dogs and cats to horses and others. Have a question, comment, or suggestion for an upcoming episode? Get in touch at MRogson@SkywardInsurance.com or JAReederJr@gmail.com. Resources Mentioned:Five Ways Attorneys Can Support Domestic Violence Clients with Pets Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims – Start Up Guide ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section Animal Law Committee ABA Resolution 504 “ABA House Adopts Policy to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors and Their Pets” American Bar Association Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence American Bar Association Animal Law Committee American Bar Association American Bar Association Litigation Section Subscribe to Litigation Radio: https://play.megaphone.fm/rhyxdryztyy2v3itq6sdlq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump takes on Xi: who’s about to get outplayed?; Trump showed massive economic, military, and global power upon arrival in China. So why are people claiming Xi has the power? Why did Xi threaten Trump and over what? What did Xi already promise? Fairfax firestorm: prosecutor accused of going soft on illegal immigrants; House hearing heats up as Soros funded DA is confronted for giving slaps on the wrist of illegal alien child rapists and murderers. And why lectured that “mass deportations are fantasy”? Mamdani roasted: “balanced budget” gets torched by Democrat strategist; What kind of Enron math was he using? Who’s paying more in fees? Hint…it’s not the rich. Pope Leo firestorm: Vatican defends honor given to Iranian leader; Why would a Pope honor ambassador of a barbaric regime? With guest Tim Murphy, “The Christ Cure”.Support Our Mission: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZMGRBFGDJKRS8See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wildfires have become one of the more common natural hazard disasters that can impact people where they live and work. In this podcast we learn about general Firewise solutions to protect homes and then a line of cost effective products that can help keep fire from entering your home. Nicholai Allen is the founder of SAFE SOSS and an active wildland firefighter (FFT1, FFT2, Engine Boss Trainee) in his third year fighting catastrophic fires.  After the 2018 Woolsey Fire threatened his family in Ventura County, California, Nicholai spent four years developing a three-step ember defense system addressing the actual cause of 90% of wildfire home loss from wind-borne embers.  His patent-pending products launched exclusively through 50 Lowe's stores at $30-$40 each. His mission is to prevent loss of life through honest education and science-based defense that prioritizes evacuation over property. Nicholai represents authenticity, preparedness, and life-first protection.Please visit our sponsors!L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.com Visit The Readiness Lab and learn about our Next Level Emergency Management training! https://www.thereadinesslab.com/Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by professionals for professionals: www.dobermanemg.com/impulseDoberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.comCheck out how you can use digital twins in your training, exercising, and planning using RSET https://rset.com/ For sponsorship requests, check out our Sponsorship Portfolio here or email us at contact@thereadinesslab.com

In this episode, Krista sits down with world-renowned supermodel, mother, philanthropist, and Founder of KORA Organics, Miranda Kerr, for a conversation on motherhood, intuition + self-love. Miranda shares the spiritual practices + wisdom that helped her create a life aligned with her heart. Ahead, Miranda + Krista dive into everything from empath protection + angel energy to crystals, clean beauty, and the power of playfulness in relationships + parenting. Miranda also reveals the personal story behind KORA Organics + why certified organic skincare became her mission. If you've ever struggled with confidence, burnout, self-worth, or staying connected to yourself in a chaotic world, this episode feels like a warm, healing exhale. Miranda's unique perspectives on success, spirituality, and femininity will truly expand you in the most magical ways. We also talk about: Miranda's journey from model to entrepreneur + finding her voice Growing up in Australia with humble beginnings + strong family values The emotional reality of motherhood + raising four boys How meditation, prayer, and intuition changed her life Protecting your energy as an empath Working with angels, spirituality, and manifestation The self-love practices Miranda wishes she had learned sooner Resources: Miranda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirandakerr/ Miranda's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mirandakerr?lang=en KORA Organics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koraorganics/ Kora Organics website: us.koraorganics.com Use code ALMOST30 to receive 20% off all products on us.koraorganics.com. Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30. Ka'Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code ALMOST30 for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here!  Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you actually unfocused, or have you just normalized too much noise?In this episode, Kevin and Alan challenge the way most people think about focus. This is not about doing more or pushing harder for a few days. It is about directing your attention with intention, protecting your mental bandwidth, and staying aligned with what actually moves your life forward.They break down signal versus noise, the cost of misplaced attention, and the discipline required to stay focused when distraction is always available. If you have been feeling scattered, inconsistent, or pulled away from your bigger goals, this episode will help you reset your standards and sharpen your focus._______________________Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionJoin the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group" – Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.

How can you lift weights, build muscle, and still be insulin resistant? What if your metabolism is sending warning signs before your A1C ever changes?Insulin resistance is often treated like a weight loss or carb problem, but Amber Wilhoit, a registered dietitian and diabetes specialist with 22 years of clinical experience, shows why muscle quality, visceral fat, fiber, sleep, stress, and daily movement all matter.We talk about fasting insulin, waist-to-hip ratio, post-meal walks, strength training, and why midlife hormone health can shift body composition even when your effort stays the same. You'll learn how to lose fat, build muscle, and protect your metabolism with evidence-based nutrition and fitness strategies that go beyond “just lift more.”Join Eat More Lift Heavy, the 26-week fat loss program for adults over 40 where you learn the skills to improve your insulin sensitivity, build muscle, eat a flexible diet full of protein and carbs, and improve your sleep, stress, and movement... one week at a time so it's sustainable and you FINALLY keep the fat off for good.Timestamps:0:00 - Why muscle may not fix insulin2:39 - Visceral fat and waist-to-hip6:26 - Fasting insulin, the underused test10:06 - Exercise pathways, stress, and sleep18:52 - Protecting muscle during fat loss21:08 - Perimenopause shifts and visceral gain26:53 - Stop over-restricting nutrition34:28 - Sexual health as metabolic signal39:04 - Fiber, gut health, and glucose controlEpisode resources:Website: Empowered Diabetes Podcast: The Diabetes Podcast®YouTube: @TheDiabetesPodcast Instagram: @empowereddiabetes 

In this special bonus episode of An Honorable Profession, recorded at the NewDEAL Forum Ideas Summit in Raleigh, North Carolina, Debbie Cox Bolton sits down with Amanda Gonzalez, Jefferson County, CO Clerk and Recorder. The conversation dives into the current state of our democracy, starting with the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act and how Colorado has proactively passed its own state-level protections to safeguard the right to vote. Gonzalez shares her insights on the resilience and security of mail-in voting, debunking common myths about fraud while highlighting its practical benefits for voters across the political spectrum. She also discusses the extensive contingency planning being done in her office to ensure every vote is counted. Finally, Amanda addresses the critical issue of election worker safety, sharing the reality of challenges poll workers face today and why transparency remains the best tool for building public trust in our electoral system.

What counts as cheating when no one else is technically in the room?In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley and Jennifer get honest about boundaries, secrecy, sex, technology, and the conversations many couples avoid. They start with lighter updates, from graduation season and family milestones to NCAA eligibility changes and Elizabeth Smart's powerful reinvention through bodybuilding. Then the episode shifts into a bold and uncomfortable question: where is the line between personal privacy and betrayal?The hosts talk through emotional affairs, porn, sex toys, masturbation, and how technology has changed intimacy, trust, and access. They question whether secrecy is the real issue, why emotional connection outside a relationship can feel more painful than physical cheating, and how couples need clearer conversations around what feels respectful or hurtful. The episode also honors Lulu Gribbin with the Got Grit Award for turning trauma into a safety initiative, then closes with a reminder to trust your gut, speak up, and keep communication honest.Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(1:06) Celebrating graduations and family milestones(2:40) Top three stories of the week(5:08) NCAA changes athlete eligibility rules(8:14) Elizabeth Smart's bodybuilding comeback(10:07) Setting up the cheating conversation(11:49) Statistics around men, women, and infidelity(13:26) Why emotional affairs can hurt deeply(15:16) Do sex toys and porn cross a line?(18:50) Technology, porn, and blurred boundaries(22:17) The 80-20 rule of infidelity(23:13) Sex toys, privacy, and personal choice(28:11) Protecting innocence in a digital world(30:16) Got Grit Award: Lulu Gribbin(32:47) Song of the week: “Madeline”Send us Fan MailSupport the showFollow us:Web: https://girlsgonegritty.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonegritty/More ways to find us: https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegritty

Explore the mounting monetary risks facing the U.S., from soaring debt and inflation to weakening demand for Treasuries and accelerating de-dollarization. Andy Schectman outlines why gold and silver remain critical hedges, highlighting central bank accumulation and structural market dislocations. Jason Cozens explains how modern tech enables everyday spending in gold, bridging sound money with today's digital payments. Practical strategies, historical context, and actionable steps to safeguard family and business wealth.

The Members Bill was drawn from the so-called biscuit tin in 2024 and passed it's first reading on - appropriately perhaps - April Fools Day this year. 

Hold onto your seats, this episode cracks open the truth about AI and the workforce like never before! Mike Ohata shares his bold insights on how AI isn't here to replace us but to transform how we lead, learn, and live. This isn't just about automation; it's about human capability, culture, and daring to rethink everything. In this episode:  Why AI's doom-and-gloom narrative is superficial and how human leadership remains vital  The real impact of AI on task automation versus redesigning work systems  How to cultivate systems thinkers instead of linear learners in a rapidly evolving workplace  The critical importance of judgment, empathy, and entrepreneurial skills in tomorrow's workforce  Rethinking talent development: from skills inventories to ontologies that connect competencies  The role of leaders in embracing AI with agility, curiosity, and ethical responsibility  How AI can enable trade skills and encourage entrepreneurial thinking among trade professionals  Navigating the tension between short-term cost cuts and long-term talent sustainability  Why cultural fit and values matter more than ever in AI-driven organizational change  Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Why this episode changes your view on AI and the future of work 01:22 - Mike's background: Learning environments in professional services and talent development 03:30 - Fun fact about Chuck Todd and political anthropology as a lens for leadership insights 04:49 - The core dilemma: Is AI a threat or an opportunity for organizations? 05:01 - Debunking the AI doom narrative: Tasks vs. systems redesign 06:10 - The integral role of human-AI collaboration in future work 07:26 - Are current automation efforts just "lift and shift"? Or are they a chance to reinvent work? 08:49 - The profound implications of AI for leadership and systemic thinking 09:45 - Risks of resistance and misconceptions about AI adoption in the workplace 10:16 - Human skills like prompting, framing, and judgment as key in AI utilization 11:49 - Protecting institutional knowledge and combating ageism in AI integration 13:24 - Educational shifts: From memorization to systems thinking 14:34 - Leadership development for a connected, systemic mindset 15:07 - How easy answers can mislead us in AI's era of complexity 16:41 - Redefining success: Outcome over process in a world of AI tools 17:08 - The evolving nature of regulated and unregulated work with AI 18:43 - Customer empathy, judgment, and the lasting importance of human touch 20:36 - The challenge of engaging frontline and hourly workers with AI and automation 21:53 - Is enterprise AI adoption a short-term cost play or a strategic transformation? 26:17 - What we're really automating: From low-level analysis to high-level talent strategy 30:11 - The essential role of entrepreneurial skills for trade and technical professions 32:23 - Using skills inventories and ontologies to future-proof organizations 36:25 - Reskilling versus layoffs: How purpose and objectives shape talent decisions 37:51 - Beyond short-term profit: The long-term value of investing in people and culture 40:28 - Ethical considerations, collective values, and navigating AI's future challenges Resources & Links:  Book: Human + Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of AI by H. James Wilson & Paul R. Daugherty  Mike Ohata - LinkedIn  Understanding Ontologies in Skills & Competencies  AI and Leadership: The Next Frontier – Harvard Business Review  The Future of Work in the Age of AI – McKinsey Report  Connect with Mike Ohata:  LinkedIn  Twitter  Note: This episode is a rallying cry to foster human-centric, ethical AI adoption, challenging the status quo and empowering organizations and individuals to adapt boldly. 

Is the AI job apocalypse a marketing strategy and not an economic forecast?It's nuanced, and today we tap into first wave stats for clarity.Correlation does Not imply Causation. The divergence is real, but timing also coincides with the Fed's aggressive rate hikes and sustained tightening. That said, AI is likely to reshape the labor market—not just in the number of jobs, but in the types of roles that exist - after giants clean up the BLOAT.People think the AI job crisis is about technology, but it's really about wealth inequality. - Scott GallowayPURE FACT. Every generation has its version of this story.The one where machines come for the jobs.Where the future arrives faster than people can adapt.Where the world you knew is about to end.This time around, the story has better PR and a much bigger budget — but underneath, it's the same script.I'm not saying this is nothing to worry about - we all feel the speed. In fact, the current evolution of AI is 300X faster than the Industrial Revolution. So….here's what I keep coming back to so we can understand the middle phase of the tech boom we are living through. The loudest voices warning us about the AI job apocalypse are also the people who profit most when we believe them.Anthropic's CEO says half of all entry-level white-collar jobs will be wiped out in five years.Elon says no job will be needed.Sam Altman wrote, before ChatGPT even launched, that the price of human labor was about to fall toward zero.Notice the pattern?The people predicting an extinction-level event are the same people building the asteroid and selling tickets to watch.We've Been Here BeforeThis panic isn't new.The Nobel-winning economist Robert Shiller has shown that fears about machines replacing humans helped fuel economic downturns in the 1800s.Science fiction later convinced people that automation caused the Great Depression.Computer panic deepened the recession of the early ‘80s.His point was simple.The damage doesn't usually come from the technology itself.It comes from the story we wrap around it.People feel pain from a normal recession, blame the machines, get more pessimistic, pull back further, and the story becomes the thing that creates the outcome it warned us about.That's exactly what I think is happening right now.AI is becoming a convenient cover story for layoffs that are really about over-hiring, inflation, and tariffs.Look at the numbers.U.S. tech employment grew from 8.7 million in 2020 to 9.6 million in 2023, then went flat.Not great.Not the apocalypse either.Meta's 10% cut is just bringing the company back to its 2021 size.Microsoft's 7% cut still leaves it 47% bigger than before the pandemic.Tesla announced it was hiring more, then laid off 10% of its workforce a month later — because of weak sales, not robots.This isn't the prelude to the end of work.It's a low-hire, low-fire labor market.That's it.Three Ways This Resurgence Plays OutScenario one: the bubble pops.The Mag 10 now make up 40% of the S&P.AI stocks have driven the majority of the market's returns since ChatGPT launched.If AI sneezes, the rest of the economy gets the flu.And when that recession comes, we'll blame AI for it — even though, historically, layoffs come in recessionary bursts, not the moment a new technology arrives.Scenario two: AI delivers, just slower than they say.When something gets dramatically cheaper, we don't use less of it.We find a million new uses for it.That's Jevons paradox.When the spreadsheet launched in 1979, everyone said accountants were finished.Instead, the profession quadrupled over the next 40 years.The same pattern shows up everywhere computers got adopted heavily — employment grew faster, not slower.Programmers today are coding less and thinking bigger.They've gone from construction workers to architects.The real question for any knowledge profession isn't “will AI replace this?”It's “is the human demand for analysis, judgment, and oversight elastic?”I think it is.And I think we're about to discover how much demand has been quietly waiting for the cost of execution to drop.Scenario three: the disruption outruns us.This is the scary one.AI hits every sector at once, no policy response, full collapse of the recovery cycle.But here's the part most people miss.Real societal upheaval almost never comes from unemployment.It comes from people who are working hard and still falling behind.From the loss of economic dignity.If that sounds familiar, trust your gut.We're already living in it.What's Really Going OnInside Silicon Valley, the mood is dark.People talk seriously about a “permanent underclass” and a “limited window” to build wealth before robots take over.I think this is a shared hallucination.The same people obsessed with AI's rapid capabilities are ignoring everything else about how economies, labor markets, and human demand actually work.And here's the tell.Only Americans earning over $200,000 a year see AI as a net positive.That's not a fact about AI.That's a fact about who has access to opportunity in this country.The AI jobs panic is just the newest scene in a much older story about wealth inequality.The real disruption isn't going to come from AI.It's going to come from the public finally noticing that the people warning us about the fire are the same ones selling the smoke detectors.The AI job apocalypse isn't an economic forecast.It's a marketing campaign.We're not watching the end of work.We're watching the monetization of fear.Life is so rich. Especially when you realize your inherent creative power and the evolution of our society has bright day's ahead of us. Not the doom - change, and fast? Yes, but the Universal Law of Order is always flowing from chaos to order. Your thoughts? Here's MY thoughts on AI brought to LIFE for REAL SOLUTIONS. How I view AI.....within the SPACE of the LIGHT Between Oracle Healing Journey.“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” - Viktor FranklThe Light Between is the conscious, sovereign light that we must maintain between our stimuli and responses. This is the light of discernment, wonder, and creativity - the light where humans truly thrive at our full capacity, rather than merely coping.I'm building a movement to advocate for preserving this vital light. Safeguarding this Light Between will enable the mindful and beneficial integration of AI into our lives.It is the wellspring of our agency, our ability to thoughtfully shape our responses to the world. Protecting and nourishing this Light is paramount as we navigate the increasing presence of artificial intelligence in our lives.In Closing…So if this lit up your heart and minds view of all the bright potential of transforming world of opportunity, then I'd love for you to experience the LIGHT BETWEEN ORACLE JOURNEY + INTUITIVE READINGS. Five Guides and a Five Layer Path…..to accelerate your intuition and problem solving. The Five-Layer Path integrates intention rituals, intuitive card draws, ancient wisdom teachings, somatic practices, and multidimensional exploration to support your journey. 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In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Journey, Michael Pallozzi sits down with Kevin Comerford, founder of Service Champions, one of Northern California's most successful HVAC companies. Kevin shares the incredible journey of building his company from zero in 2003 to over $120 million in revenue and more than $20 million in EBITDA before selling the business to private equity.Kevin opens up about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the lessons learned from scaling a people-first organization, the importance of culture, and the emotional realities of selling a business. He also discusses mentorship, leadership, journaling, EOS, strategic planning, and how business owners can prepare themselves both financially and emotionally for a successful exit.This episode is packed with wisdom for entrepreneurs, especially those in the trades and home services industries.In This Episode, You'll Learn:How Kevin grew Service Champions from startup to $120M in revenueWhy company culture became his greatest competitive advantageThe importance of visionary and integrator roles inside a growing businessLessons learned from private equity and selling a companyWhy entrepreneurs need an experienced advisory team before a saleThe emotional side of life after exiting a businessKevin's journaling process and mindset habits for successHow mentorship shaped Kevin's entrepreneurial journey3 Things To RememberOwners set the emotional tone for the company. Kevin shares why leaders must intentionally bring positivity and energy into the business every day.Selling a business is emotional. Kevin shares why owners need clarity on their future purpose and identity after the exit.A successful exit requires coordination between wealth advisors, attorneys, CPAs, investment bankers, and transaction specialists.Useful LinksConnect with Kevin Comerford: LinkedIn / https://www.kevincomerford.net/Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning: https://www.servicechampions.net/ Connect with Michael Pallozzi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpallozzihfm/Wisdom Of Wrench podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdomOfWrench/featured Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)Like what you've heard…Subscribe to our BuiltWealth™ Newsletter HERE

In this insightful episode of John Solomon Reports, we focus on President Trump's historic summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as John Solomon provides real-time updates on the critical discussions taking place overnight. The episode kicks off with Congressman Michael Cloud from Texas, who exposes the misuse of the tax code and government resources by groups like the Southern Poverty Law Center, emphasizing the urgent need for accountability in government.Next, former Deputy National Security Adviser KT McFarland joins the conversation to unpack the complex interconnections between China and Iran, shedding light on the implications for U.S. foreign policy. As tensions rise on the global stage, her analysis is both timely and crucial.Rounding out the episode, Rabbi Yaakov Menken addresses the alarming rise of antisemitism in America, sharing a harrowing account of recent events in Brooklyn. He connects the dots between this growing intolerance and the divisive narratives perpetuated by DEI initiatives, urging listeners to recognize the broader implications for society.Additionally, John reveals a significant accountability story regarding the potential for the re-indictment of President Trump by Democrats post-2029, following disturbing revelations about the FBI's preservation of evidence related to the January 6th investigation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Good Moms are joined by actress, singer, and valley girl through and through, Chelsea Tavares. The ladies talk about navigating single motherhood, dating as a recognizable face in Hollywood, and what it really means to protect your peace — and your kid — while still living your life. They also get into the ever-present bitch-ass nigga epidemic, the Met Gala, and why LA beaches are simply not it. You can expect to hear: Growing up in the industry and transitioning out of teen roles into adult ones The unique pressure of being a Black actress in Hollywood's casting machine Dating as a single mom — opportunists, love bombers, and the ones who leave you in Paris Why actors (especially the aspiring ones) might be undateable Raising a boy as a single mom and navigating co-parenting with intention Protecting your child's emotional world while still modeling real relationships The "BAN" epidemic and why we need to stop teaching girls to be careful and start teaching boys not to harm Auditioning in the age of self-tapes vs. the magic of being in the room Creating your own content and building confidence as a public figure Coachella, the Met Gala, and the performance of culture vs. actual culture The beauty and exhaustion of being an ambitious, dreaming woman Tarot, mushrooms, and finding gratitude in your own bathtub ------------------------ Watch This episode & more on YouTube! Catch up with us over at Patreon and get all our Full visual episodes, bonus content & early episode releases. Join our private Facebook group! Let us help you! Submit your advice questions, anonymous secrets or vent about motherhood anonymously! Submit your questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With everything happening in our lives, businesses, and in the world right now, many of us are trying to protect our peace and manage the overwhelm, stress, and uncertainty. On this episode, I talk about the difference between creating healthy boundaries and emotionally checking out, why it's so important to stay grounded without becoming disconnected, and how we can care deeply about what matters while still protecting our energy, well-being, and humanity.   Resources: We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on LinkedIn Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins YouTube Channel Mike Robbins on TikTok Mike Robbins on X Mike Robbins on BlueSky  

On the podcast: about making growth everyone's job, protecting the free experience even when it hurts conversion, and why an inconclusive experiment is the only kind he hates.Top Takeaways:

Where we're going? We don't need Rules! Sarah and Jane talk story about the spiritual rules we were handed — and the ones we actually need. Sarah comes prepared with a list (both parents are Virgos, so obviously she has a list), and together she and Jane move through the rules worth following and the ones worth leaving behind. At the top of the list: energy sovereignty. You are responsible for your own energy, full stop. Protecting your energetic field isn't selfish — it's a requirement. From there, the conversation opens up into the golden rule, do no harm, the ethics of making predictions in readings, and the importance of self-care for those in service-based work. On the flip side, Sarah and Jane unpack the rules we don't need anymore: dogma, fear-based thinking, spiritual gatekeeping, and the belief that suffering is proof of dedication. They talk about the permission-slip trap — always needing one more certificate, one more credential — and why the Akashic Records episode cracked something open for Sarah around trusting her own access. The episode lands somewhere expansive: if a rule makes you feel smaller, it's probably not yours to follow. If it comes from love and opens something up in you, it's worth keeping. Simple, but not easy — and exactly why they keep showing up to talk about it. Key Takeaways Energy sovereignty is non-negotiable. You are responsible for your own energetic and emotional state — and protecting that field is an act of kindness to yourself and everyone around you. "Do no harm" isn't just a platitude — it's a real ethical standard for anyone doing intuitive or healing work. Making fear-based predictions, issuing warnings of doom, or weaponizing someone's hope is harmful. Full stop. The golden rule includes you. Spiritual people often pour endlessly into others while running on empty. Caring for yourself isn't a distraction from your purpose — it's the foundation of it. Dogma is the rule that tells you to stop questioning. Any belief system — spiritual or otherwise — that demands you shut down your curiosity is worth examining. There is no spiritual hierarchy. The gatekeeping is crumbling. You don't need another permission slip to trust your own access to the Divine. The deepest rule might be the simplest one: if it makes you feel expansive, it's worth following. If it makes you feel smaller, it isn't. Quotes "Protecting your own energy field isn't selfish. It's a responsibility." — Sarah "I didn't come all this way — coming out as a medium — to be put in a box." — Sarah "Your guidance is provided by you. It does not have to be other-provided." — Jane Links and Resources Episode mentioned: Tammy Tocheniuk (Episode 97) Episode mentioned: Dr. Linda Howe / Akashic Records episode Medium Curious' Website: https://www.mediumcurious.com Explore the Intuition & Mediumship Course: https://www.mediumcurious.com Book a reading with Jane Morgan https://www.janemorganmedium.com/ Book a reading with Sarah Rathke https://www.sarahrathke.com/ Jane's Substack: https://janemorgan.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediumcuriouspod/  

Ryan Deiss (DigitalMarketer, Scalable.co) joins Matt to talk about why he killed an eight-figure course business, the 80% sales drop that forced the pivot, why AI is replacing courses faster than anyone wants to admit, and how to actually monetize expertise in a post-course world.Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:28 Why Ryan "Retired" From DigitalMarketer 03:32 The Real Reason Course Sales Collapsed 06:37 Why AI Beats Courses Every Time 11:54 DigitalMarketer's 80% Revenue Drop 13:05 Why "Course Business" Is the Wrong Frame 16:53 Build Your Own Media First 21:19 The 4 Ways Media Companies Make Money 22:23 Sell AI Trained on Your IP, Not the Course 28:23 Why Coaching On Top of Courses Won't Save You 33:12 The Truth About Cohort-Based Programs 35:14 The 3 Event Business Models 41:36 Sponsorships, Exhibitors & Critical Mass 48:07 Sponsorship Tiers and Protecting the Stage 58:00 Activations, Meetups & Sponsored Experiences 1:02:28 Where to Find Ryan

The foster care system remains one of the most overlooked yet urgent issues affecting society's most vulnerable children. Darcy Olsen, founder and CEO of the Center for the Rights of Abused Children, offers a clear-eyed perspective on why current reforms are insufficient and how legal advocacy can reshape outcomes for millions of kids. With a […]

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2050: Julie Morgenstern explores how intentional rest and protected thinking time can dramatically improve productivity, creativity, and resilience in an overwhelmed world. Drawing on practical strategies like short restorative breaks and daily “legato” thinking blocks, she shows how small shifts in your schedule can reduce burnout, sharpen focus, and help you make your highest contribution. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2022/7/20/the-power-of-rest-increase-your-productivity-and-reduce-burnoutnbsp & https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2022/7/13/blocking-and-protecting-time-to-think Quotes to ponder: “Medical professionals define burnout as a response to prolonged stress that leaves you feeling emotionally and physically drained and exhausted.” “The antidote to burnout is rest.” “Protect and use this precious legato time for work that will advance your productivity and help you succeed.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of GarageCast, we sit down with Matt Groves, CEO of the Colorado Auto Dealer Association, to break down the latest FTC regulations and what they mean for automotive and powersports dealers. From the collapse of the CARS Rule to the rise of stricter consumer protection standards, Matt shares key insights on advertising compliance, transparency, and how to avoid costly mistakes. If you're a dealer navigating evolving regulations and social media marketing risks, this episode is packed with practical, must-know guidance.UPDATE 2027 is back.Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry's premier training and networking events.Featuring industry training, 20 Clubs, and opportunities for dealers, manufacturers, vendors, owners, and managers to connect and grow.Bring your team and plan to join us for UPDATE 2027.

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As parents, it's natural to want to protect our kids from disappointment, struggle, and discomfort. We step in because we care deeply. We want to make life easier for them. But sometimes, in trying to protect our kids from hard feelings, we accidentally keep them from building the confidence and resilience they'll need later in life. In this episode, JoAnn sits down with former Navy SEAL sniper instructor and author Brandon Webb to talk about what really helps kids grow into capable, confident adults. Brandon shares how lessons from elite military training surprisingly connect to everyday parenting challenges—and why letting kids experience failure, discomfort, and responsibility may actually be one of the most loving things we can do. Together, they explore how parenting support isn't about making life perfect for our kids. It's about helping them trust themselves enough to handle life when things don't go perfectly. In This Episode, We Talk About: Why overprotective parenting can unintentionally weaken confidence and resilience How small everyday struggles help kids build emotional strength Why failure is an important part of raising strong children The difference between supportive parenting and rescuing kids from discomfort How negative self-talk develops in kids—and what parents can do instead Why the way we talk to our kids eventually becomes their inner voice Practical parenting tips for helping kids push through challenges without shame How visualization and positive coaching techniques can help kids handle stress and pressure The importance of mentors, coaches, and supportive adults outside the parent-child relationship How to pause and regulate your own emotions before responding during difficult parenting moments Why This Conversation Matters Many overwhelmed moms feel pressure to prevent their kids from struggling. We want to shield them from disappointment because seeing our children hurt is incredibly hard. But Brandon explains that confidence doesn't come from constant praise or protection—it comes from overcoming challenges and realizing, “I can do hard things.” This conversation is a powerful reminder that parenting challenges are not signs we're failing. They're opportunities for our kids to grow. And often, the most supportive thing we can do is step back just enough to let them experience the natural lessons that build resilience, independence, and self-trust. If you've ever questioned whether you're being too hard or too soft—or wondered how to support your child without taking over—this episode offers thoughtful parenting education and practical tools you can start using right away. Resources Mentioned: Puddle Jumpers by Brandon Webb The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta, a trillion dollar company, is convinced you need more Virtual Reality in your life, but they also like making money, so they're moving to mobile gaming. That might be great for revenue, but it's going to be bad for focus and downtime. Make some time this week to take a brain break and experience some boredom. I dare you.While you're working on being bored, check out Mark 7:14-23 where Jesus reminds us that our hearts are our real problem. Yes, tech can feed the worst in us, and we should remove tech that causes us to sin, but it doesn't cause us to be bad. We are plenty bad on our own. We need to give our hearts to Jesus, do what he says, and use the tech that helps us look more like him.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4u04UyL 

In this episode, I chat with Robert Mayfield about a growing tension in education: teachers aren't necessarily resistant to AI, they're resistant to more fragmentation. We explore how the structure of teaching leaves little room for the deep thinking required to design meaningful learning experiences and why AI should be used to create space for that work, not add to teachers' cognitive load. Robert shares powerful examples from classrooms, including how one teacher's perspective on AI completely shifted when she saw its potential to support student thinking and reclaim teacher time. We also discuss the difference between simply putting together lessons and intentionally designing them, along with small, realistic ways educators can begin protecting time for reflection, analysis, and instructional decision-making. Related Blog: Deep Work in the Age of AI: The Case for Protecting Teacher Thinking (Part I)

In this powerful crossover episode, Bethany Lewis (The Concussion Coach), a neurological occupational therapist and certified life coach, joins Bruce Parkman of the Broken Brains podcast to shatter common myths about concussions. Bethany explains that you don't need to be knocked out—or even hit your head—to sustain a concussion, and that the severity of the impact doesn't always predict the outcome. She discusses how concussions are often misdiagnosed as mental health issues (anxiety, depression, ADHD), the critical link between repetitive head impacts and long-term brain health, and how women and girls are more susceptible yet severely understudied. Bethany offers hope through neuroplasticity and whole-person recovery, while providing essential advice for parents: believe your child's symptoms, prioritize their brain over the sport, and advocate for proper care. This episode is a must-listen for athletes, parents, coaches, and anyone wanting to understand the true impact of a "silent injury."Connect with Bethany:Website: https://theconcussioncoach.com/Free Guide: "5 Best Ways to Support Your Loved One Dealing with a Concussion" on the websiteFree Coaching Consultation: https://theconcussioncoach.com/free-consultationEpisodes mentioned by Bethany:The Concussion Coach Podcast episode 124 with Dr. Kellianne Arnella: https://youtu.be/k7CbCVzjQNQThe Concussion Coach Podcast episode 96 with Natasha Wilch: https://youtu.be/9CDVMmmBpJIBethany Lewis on Concussions, Neuroplasticity & Protecting Kids from Brain Injury | Broken Brains Podcast Episode 88Bethany Lewis joins Bruce Parkman to discuss the realities of concussions, the dangers of repetitive brain trauma, and how parents can better protect their children.In This Episode, We Cover:Concussions and repetitive brain trauma Neuroplasticity and brain recovery Symptoms and warning signs of concussion Mental health and brain injury Advice for parents, coaches, and athletes Key Takeaways:Concussions are brain injuries, not “just headaches” Early awareness can improve recovery outcomes Neuroplasticity gives hope for healing Parents must prioritize brain health over sports performance Resources & Links:The Concussion Coach Head Smart App Repetitive Brain Trauma Summit 

Send us Fan MailMost builders are responding to a slower market with more incentives. Jeff Shore says that might be making things worse. In this episode, Anya Chrisanthon sits down with the founder of Shore Consulting and one of the most respected voices in new home sales training for a straight-talking conversation about buyer psychology, sales confidence, and what actually separates teams that will come out of this market stronger from the ones that won't.What's covered: Uncertainty - not rates or pricing - is what's slowing buyer decisions right now, and Jeff explains exactly why. He shares the two-word response every salesperson should have when a buyer asks about incentives, how to reverse-engineer the sales presentation so "I'm just looking" never comes up, why dissatisfaction is the single greatest predictor of urgency, and how to normalize a first-visit decision before you ever show the home.For sales leaders: Jeff's two non-negotiables are a daily lead conversion hour and weekly one-on-one skill development coaching for every rep. And for the teams that will win - confidence is the product of belief and mastery, and it's contagious.Sales & Marketing Leadership Summit - San Diego, July 15-17 Anewgo is a proud sponsor. Use code ANEWGO to buy one ticket and get one free: whova.com/portal/registration/4MA1nFzvsqp4sg4JwSu1Free ticket giveaway - apply here (admission only, travel not included, winner announced Friday): Apply NowAbout Anewgo Anewgo is an all-in-one new home sales and marketing platform providing builders with AI-ready homebuilder websites, interactive design tools, floorplans, sitemaps, AI Sales Assistants, and data analytics. Learn more at anewgo.com or find every episode at anewgo.com/podcast.Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anewgo-of-new-home-sales/id1602564768

In this episode, we explore the hidden downsides of open-door leadership and how it can quietly impact productivity, focus, and team performance. While the intention is to create accessibility and strong communication, constant interruptions can derail priorities and create unintended bottlenecks. Drawing on research from UC Irvine, I share how frequent disruptions affect deep work, along with a real case study of a CEO who found himself overwhelmed by team dependencies. You'll hear how he restructured his leadership approach by setting clearer boundaries, empowering independent thinking, and implementing focused one-on-one meetings. The result was more time, stronger team confidence, and improved overall performance. If you're a leader looking to support your team without sacrificing focus, this episode will help you rethink how accessibility and accountability can work together. Episode Highlights & Time Stamps 1:07 The Reality of Open Door Policies 2:47 Hidden Costs of Open Door Leadership 4:52 Strategies for Better Leadership 7:01 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Dare To Dream with Debbi Dachinger MARILYN GEWACKE: Telos, Shambala and the 5D Merge. Channelling ZaZar on Light Codes & the New Human Something unprecedented is unfolding on Earth right now—and for the first time, galactic being Zazar shares this message through channel Marilyn Gewacke. Join Debbi Dachinger and Marilyn on the Dare to Dream podcast as they explore the merging of Telos and Shambala, the release of ancient light codes, and the role thousands of humans are unknowingly playing in holding open 5D corridors—ushering in a new, pure blueprint for humanity. In this powerful transmission, Zazar (a galactic being who is Elvin, Arcturian, and Pleiadian) reveals the truth about concurrent incarnations in fifth-dimensional civilizations, how to navigate the increasing influx of light, and why your curiosity, sovereignty, and inner guidance are the only tools you truly need. If you've ever felt like you're living more than one life at once… you might be. Topics: – Something is happening on Earth right now: Zazar's first announcement – Marilyn's journey from clinical psychologist to galactic channel – Living your soul mission: what true freedom really feels like – Diamond white light, ancient light codes & the human awakening loop – Zazar channels live: Debbi's concurrent incarnation in Telos revealed – Telos & Shambala merging NOW — and what it means for Earth – How to open corridors to 5D civilizations & your high incarnations – Managing the new light quotients: vibrational diet for body, mind & heart – The new stillness: finding your inner GPS beyond old meditation – Live guided transmission with Zazar — breathe and expand – Protecting your light after high-vibration events – Unity community & what happens when humans rise together – Invitation to connect with Zazar directly ABOUT THE GUEST: MARILYN GEWACKE Marilyn Gewacke is a former trauma specialist and clinical psychologist turned galactic channel, consciousness shift leader, and transmitter of Zazar — an omni-dimensional extraterrestrial being delivering cutting-edge wisdom for humanity's ascension. Marilyn leads transformational workshops, retreats, and global events focused on heart-centered living, 5D consciousness, and cosmic contact. Her work bridges the worlds of science, psychology, and galactic intelligence — guiding awakening humans to stabilize their light, activate their missions, and step into the new human blueprint. Zazar is omnipresent and omnidimensional, and many people report direct contact with him in dreams and meditations independent of Marilyn.

Today on The Cosmic Womb: Exploring the innate enlightenment and spiritual awareness of babies in the wombHow to cultivate a protected, high-vibration environment through soft birthInviting spiritual guardians  to support you through pregnancy and  birthThe necessity of clearing personal blockages to become a clearer vessel for your babyListening for your baby's needs and honoring their needs throughout the labor processThe importance of simply asking your baby what they need in pregnancy Connect with Sunni:Read Sacred Birthing: Birthing a  New Humanity Join Sunni's community: SacredBirthing.org Read Conceiving Souls of Magnificence Sunni's Website Connect with Emily: IG: @emilythemediumWebsite: emilythemedium.com Spirit Baby Q+A Temple Tickets Available June 30th 1PM EST https://bit.ly/4d8XsufJoin Cosmic Womb Pregnancy Cohort beginning May 2026: https://bit.ly/3OX94rYFertility Initiation Virtual Retreat June 6&7th: https://bit.ly/4uJ58KMOther Resources:Use code EMILY10 to shop MILKMOON Fertility and Postpartum tonics  https://bit.ly/3uoNYsn

What should Christians do when a respected spiritual leader falls into sin, scandal, or failure? How do we process the disappointment, confusion, and hurt without becoming cynical, bitter, or shaken in our faith?In this episode of the Pastoral Thoughts Podcast, Pastor Jack sits down with Mike Metzger for an honest and biblical conversation about leadership failure, spiritual integrity, and perseverance. Together they discuss how believers should respond when influential leaders fall, how Scripture addresses these tragedies, and how to keep our eyes on Christ rather than men.The conversation also turns inward as they examine the warnings Scripture gives to every believer—especially leaders—about pride, compromise, isolation, and neglecting one's walk with God. This episode is both a sobering reminder and a hopeful encouragement that while men may fail, Christ never does.Topics include:• Processing disappointment and disillusionment biblically• Protecting your faith when leaders fail• The dangers of pride and spiritual drift• Accountability, humility, and perseverance in ministry• Restoring fallen believers with truth and grace• Guarding your own heart against moral and spiritual collapse

Eric Ries is the author of The Lean Startup, a book that reshaped how a generation of founders think about building companies. His new book, Incorruptible, explains how successful companies are destroyed by failing to protect what makes them valuable, and how to change it.In our in-depth conversation, we discuss:1. Why 80% of venture-backed founders are ousted within three years of going public2. The governance structures that protect companies like Anthropic, Costco, and Novo Nordisk3. The simple legal filing that takes two pages and could save your company4. Financial gravity: why successful companies predictably get corrupted into mediocrity5. Why mission-aligned companies like Anthropic reap major benefits from protecting their mission through governance6. Why success won't protect you—it instead makes you a bigger target—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Make your app enterprise-ready, with SSO, SCIM, RBAC, and more: https://workos.com/lennyVanta—Automate compliance, manage risk, and accelerate trust with AI: https://vanta.com/lenny—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-build-a-company-that-withstands—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Eric Ries:• X: https://x.com/ericries• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eries• Website: https://www.incorruptible.co• Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://news.theleanstartup.com/• Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://ericriesshow.com• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theericriesshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Eric Ries(02:26) Introducing Incorruptible(06:26) Protecting what you've built(11:35) Why founders get ousted(14:58) Too early, too late(19:32) The blueprint: ethos plus integrity(20:49) Novo Nordisk's 100-year governance fortress(26:41) The Vectura Group and Philip Morris(33:16) The “harder is easier” principle(37:22) Cloudflare's mission emergence story(42:43) Groupon's email frequency death spiral(45:37) How to define your purpose(51:09) Mission-driven vs. mission-hopeful companies(54:46) Integrity: structural and personal(57:47) Shareholder primacy: the 40-year-old “natural law”(01:00:04) Public benefit corporations: the easiest protection(01:04:24) Downsides and objections(01:06:08) The Anthropic example: fastest-growing company ever(01:08:39) The torchbearers in every organization(01:10:37) The culture bank: deposits and withdrawals(01:12:28) OpenAI and Anthropic governance(01:16:21) Mission guardians explained(01:18:29) Spiritual holding companies(01:21:53) The founder control trap(01:25:25) Three things to do this week(01:30:10) AI alignment and human alignment(01:34:00) Conway's law: org charts in architecture(01:37:31) Book resources and farewell—References: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-build-a-company-that-withstands—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

1. Strategic Importance of the Strait of Hormuz The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most critical maritime choke points in the world. Over 20% of the global oil supply passes through it daily, not including broader commercial shipping. Although often perceived as narrow and easily controlled, the strait is ~21 miles wide at its narrowest, making comprehensive surveillance extremely difficult. Large commercial vessels are confined to two-mile-wide shipping lanes due to depth requirements, making them predictable and vulnerable. 2. Vulnerability of Commercial and Naval Shipping Massive oil tankers and cargo ships: Cannot maneuver quickly or stop. Take miles to change course. Become “sitting ducks” within narrow sea lanes. The remaining waters outside the main lanes provide cover for hostile actors. 3. Iranian Asymmetric Naval Strategy Iran avoids direct, conventional naval confrontation with the U.S., which it previously lost decisively. Instead, it relies on small, fast, low-profile attack boats operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). These boats: Are often smaller than recreational boats. Use multiple engines for high speed. Are armed with heavy machine guns, rockets, and anti-ship missiles. Operate in swarms from multiple directions. 4. Concealment and Tactical Advantage Iranian fast boats: Operate in shallow waters close to shore. Blend in with fishing vessels and heavy commercial traffic. Remain difficult to detect by radar until moments before attack. The Persian Gulf’s dense maritime traffic makes threat identification even harder. 5. Recent Military Developments The U.S. reportedly sank six Iranian fast attack boats attempting to harass vessels. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated: Iran typically deploys 20–40 such boats, but only six were observed in this clash. U.S. naval and air assets (Apache and Seahawk helicopters) are heavily positioned in the area. Iran’s naval capabilities have been significantly degraded. 6. U.S. Position and Policy The U.S. frames its role as defensive, focused on: Protecting commercial shipping. Ensuring freedom of navigation. Hundreds of ships from 87 different countries are currently backed up in the Persian Gulf. The U.S. has offered escorted passage through the strait. 7. Escalation Risks and Political Messaging President Trump issued strong warnings to Iran, threatening overwhelming retaliation if U.S.-flagged or escorted ships are attacked. Iran insists ships must coordinate with Tehran before transiting the strait. Recent incidents include: A South Korean vessel explosion and fire. A Panama-flag cargo ship engine fire. A UAE oil tanker reportedly targeted by an Iranian drone. These events raise questions about: The durability of a fragile ceasefire. Whether strikes could expand to Iranian territory or leadership targets. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A state attorney general partnered with Planned Parenthood to target pro-life pregnancy centers. This week, the Supreme Court backed the centers, and every American who donates to charity. We speak to one of the attorneys who argued the case before the Court, Erin Hawley from Alliance Defending Freedom, on what happens next. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. Thumbnail Image Credit: The New York Times - - -Ep. 2767- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:ZipRecruiter - Post jobs FOR FREE at https://ZipRecruiter.com/WIRE Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.- - -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