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This Flashback Friday is from episode 704, published on July 25, 2016. Jason shares information about credit scores you may not be aware of to assist you in actively managing it. Using his own credit history as an example he explains the terms utilization rate, how installment loans and new credit can negatively impact your score. And later in the show, guest David Daley discusses the subject matter of his new book, Ratf__ked: The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal America's Democracy.  David is the former editor of the liberal site Salon.com and is the current CEO/Publisher of the Connecticut Mirror, a non-partisan publication.   Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Ratf__ked: The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal America's Democracy @davedaley3 on Twitter    _______________________________________________________________   Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

IUDs are under the umbrella of long-acting, reversible contraceptives, and they’re the oldest one of these in use today. 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Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about election day in Illinois, the races that he’s most interested in, the Chicago City Council expected to vote on restoring Chicago’s subminimum wage, and what he thinks of CTU wanting students to take a day off of school to engage in civic engagement. […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about election day in Illinois, the races that he’s most interested in, the Chicago City Council expected to vote on restoring Chicago’s subminimum wage, and what he thinks of CTU wanting students to take a day off of school to engage in civic engagement. […]

Vincent Gianfrancesco, Channel Account Manager for Cloud Service Providers and MSPs at Snom Americas, spoke with Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, during the Enterprise Connect conference about how Snom is helping partners expand opportunities in the rapidly evolving communications market. Gianfrancesco discussed the growing importance of channel partnerships as MSPs and cloud providers look to deliver reliable, scalable communications solutions for businesses of all sizes. As organizations continue to migrate to cloud-based collaboration platforms, the role of high-quality IP phones and endpoint devices remains essential for delivering a consistent and professional communications experience. “Snom has always focused on providing reliable, partner-friendly solutions that help MSPs and service providers deliver real value to their customers,” Gianfrancesco said. By working closely with channel partners, Snom aims to simplify deployment and ensure that partners have the tools they need to support modern cloud communications environments. The conversation also highlighted how Snom's device portfolio integrates with a wide range of UC and collaboration platforms, giving partners flexibility when designing solutions for enterprise, SMB, and vertical industry deployments. As companies gathered at Enterprise Connect to explore the next generation of communications technologies, Snom emphasized its continued focus on supporting MSPs and cloud providers with dependable devices and strong channel partnerships. Learn more about Snom Americas: https://www.snomamericas.com/

Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, interviewed Scott Eivers, CEO of Datatonic, about the rapid evolution of AI in telecommunications and why the next phase of innovation depends on building strong data foundations. Datatonic, a leading Google Cloud partner, works with telecom operators and enterprises to modernize their data architectures so they can fully leverage advanced analytics and AI-driven automation. Eivers explained that the telecom industry is entering a new phase where agentic AI—autonomous systems capable of taking action and executing workflows—will play a growing role in operations, customer engagement, and network management. However, he emphasized that AI success depends heavily on the quality and accessibility of underlying data. “AI is only as good as the data it's built on,” Eivers noted, pointing out that many organizations still struggle with fragmented data environments that limit the effectiveness of their AI initiatives. A key focus of Datatonic's work is helping telecom providers unify and modernize their data infrastructure using cloud-native platforms. By bringing together operational, customer, and network data into a consistent architecture, service providers can unlock new capabilities such as predictive analytics, intelligent automation, and real-time decision-making across their organizations. The conversation also explored how AI is moving beyond experimentation into production use cases across the telecom sector. From improving customer service to optimizing network performance and detecting fraud, AI-driven systems are increasingly becoming embedded in core telecom operations. Eivers stressed that companies that invest early in scalable data platforms will be best positioned to deploy these capabilities effectively. Ultimately, the discussion highlighted a broader shift in the industry: AI is no longer just about models and algorithms—it is about data strategy, governance, and operational readiness. As telecom providers pursue digital transformation, the organizations that succeed will be those that treat data as a strategic asset and build the infrastructure needed to support intelligent, automated systems. More information about Datatonic is available at https://datatonic.com/.

Risa Eldridge, AVP of Product Management & Integrations at CallMiner, spoke with Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, during the Enterprise Connect conference about how conversation intelligence is helping organizations better understand customer interactions and improve operational performance. Eldridge explained that enterprises are increasingly looking to AI-driven analytics to extract meaningful insights from the vast volume of conversations taking place across contact centers and customer engagement channels. By analyzing voice and digital interactions, organizations can identify patterns, detect compliance risks, and uncover opportunities to improve both customer satisfaction and agent performance. “Conversation intelligence allows organizations to turn everyday interactions into actionable insights that drive better outcomes for both customers and employees,” she said. CallMiner's platform applies advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to help companies monitor and evaluate interactions at scale. These capabilities enable organizations to identify emerging trends, improve quality management programs, and provide more targeted coaching and training for agents. The conversation also highlighted how the rapid adoption of AI across the contact center is creating new expectations for visibility and data-driven decision making. As organizations adopt automation and AI-assisted workflows, understanding what is happening inside customer conversations becomes increasingly critical. As Enterprise Connect continues to highlight the role of AI in enterprise communications and customer experience, CallMiner's approach to conversation intelligence demonstrates how organizations can leverage communications data to improve performance, compliance, and customer engagement. Learn more about CallMiner: https://callminer.com/

Charlene Ignacio of Fornix Marketing spoke with Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, during the Enterprise Connect conference about Beyond the Box, a CRM platform designed to help MSPs and channel partners better manage customer relationships and business operations. Ignacio explained that many service providers struggle with fragmented tools and processes when managing sales pipelines, customer engagement, and service delivery. Beyond the Box addresses this challenge by providing a platform tailored specifically to the needs of the channel, allowing MSPs to manage leads, automate workflows, and maintain better visibility into their business performance. “Beyond the Box was built with the channel in mind, helping partners streamline operations while maintaining strong relationships with their customers,” she said. The platform is designed to integrate CRM capabilities with operational workflows, helping organizations align their marketing, sales, and service functions more effectively. This integration can help partners improve customer engagement while simplifying the management of ongoing client relationships. During the conversation, Ignacio emphasized that effective CRM systems are becoming increasingly important as MSPs grow their customer bases and expand their service portfolios. By adopting tools that are purpose-built for the channel, partners can improve efficiency and scale their operations more effectively. As conversations at Enterprise Connect continue to highlight the importance of digital transformation and operational efficiency, solutions like Beyond the Box are helping channel partners build stronger, more organized customer engagement strategies. Learn more about Fornix Marketing: https://fornixmarketing.com/ Learn more about Beyond the Box: https://www.btbcrm.ca/

Ashley Marcotte, Senior Manager of Project & Enablement at Numeracle, spoke with Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, during the HIMSS conference about the growing need for trusted voice communications and the role of verified calling technologies in enterprise environments. Marcotte explained that organizations across industries—particularly healthcare—are facing increasing challenges with call authentication and spam filtering. As consumers become more cautious about answering unknown numbers, legitimate business calls are often ignored or blocked entirely. “Organizations need to ensure that when they call a customer or patient, the recipient can clearly see who is calling and trust that the call is legitimate,” she said. Numeracle helps enterprises address this challenge by providing visibility and verification tools that allow businesses to register and authenticate their phone numbers across the telecommunications ecosystem. These capabilities help organizations protect their brand identity, reduce call blocking, and improve answer rates for critical communications such as appointment reminders, patient outreach, and customer service interactions. Marcotte also noted that many enterprises attending HIMSS are recognizing that trusted voice communications are now a strategic requirement rather than a technical afterthought. With increasing regulatory scrutiny and growing consumer awareness around fraud and spoofed calls, organizations must ensure that their outbound communications are both secure and transparent. As digital transformation continues across healthcare and other sectors, solutions that restore trust and accountability in voice communications are becoming an essential part of modern customer and patient engagement strategies. Learn more about Numeracle: https://www.numeracle.com/

Molly Weis, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Numeracle, spoke with Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News during the HIMSS conference about the growing challenge of trust in voice communications and how verified calling technologies are becoming increasingly important for healthcare organizations. Weis explained that healthcare providers depend heavily on phone communication to reach patients, yet many calls now go unanswered due to widespread robocalls and spoofed numbers. This creates real challenges for hospitals and clinics trying to deliver critical updates, appointment reminders, or care coordination messages. “If patients don't trust the number calling them, they simply won't answer—even when it's their healthcare provider trying to reach them,” she said. Numeracle focuses on restoring trust in voice communications through call authentication and branded calling solutions that help organizations ensure their calls are properly identified and verified. These technologies help healthcare providers increase answer rates and improve patient engagement while protecting their brand identity. During the conversation, Weis noted that healthcare organizations attending HIMSS are increasingly aware that communication trust is now a strategic issue. With fraud and spam calls continuing to rise, providers must find ways to ensure legitimate calls reach patients reliably. As healthcare continues its digital transformation, trusted voice communications will remain an essential component of patient engagement and care delivery. Learn more about Numeracle: https://www.numeracle.com/

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about election day in Illinois, the races that he’s most interested in, the Chicago City Council expected to vote on restoring Chicago’s subminimum wage, and what he thinks of CTU wanting students to take a day off of school to engage in civic engagement. […]

Can being autistic make a person a great detective? According to writer Tim Sullivan the answer is yes. He's created a main character, Detective Sargent George Cross, whose sense of justice, attention to detail and systematic approach to crime-solving gives him a distinct advantage. In an authentic portrayal of an autistic character Tim reveals why he writes about George and tells how George has become an endearing character in his books. This Cambridge-educated, screenwriter-turned-novelist demonstrates the importance of acceptance and the qualities that make autistics shine.Tim Sullivan's Websites: US  UKTim's booksSupport the showRATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.2 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. InstagramKo-fi, PayPal, PatreonLinktreeEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite June 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together

We all understand that knowledge shapes the fate of business and the growth of nations, but few of us are aware of the principles that govern its motion. The Infinite Alphabet: And the Laws of Knowledge (Allen Lane, 2026) unravels the laws describing the growth and diffusion of knowledge by taking you from a failed attempt to build a city of knowledge in Ecuador to the growth of China's innovation economy. Through dozens of stories, you will learn why aircraft manufacturers in Italy began manufacturing scooters after the Second World War and how migrants like Samuel Slater shaped the industrial fabric of the United States. Knowledge is the secret to the wealth of nations. But to understand it, we must accept that it is not a single thing, but an ever-growing tapestry of unique ideas, experiences and received wisdom. An Infinite Alphabet that we are only beginning to fathom. César A. Hidalgo, a world-renowned scholar for his work on economic complexity, will walk you through the "three laws" and the many principles that govern how knowledge grows, moves, and decays. By the end of this journey, you will understand why knowledge grows exponentially in the electronics industry and what mechanisms govern its diffusion across geographic borders, social networks, and professional boundaries. Together these principles will teach you how knowledge shapes the world. César A. Hidalgo is a physicist, professor, and author known for pioneering work in economic complexity, data visualization, and applied artificial intelligence. For nine years he led MIT's Collective Learning Group before moving to France to found the Center for Collective Learning (CCL), an international research laboratory with offices at the Toulouse School of Economics and Corvinus University of Budapest. Caleb Zakarin is CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This award-winning bilingual collection intertwines the lives of a Renaissance painter and a modern migrant worker, offering a fresh perspective on art and migration. In this highly imaginative work, the lives of the northern Renaissance painter Hieronymus Bosch (1450-1516) and an imagined contemporary migrant worker named Juan Coyoc, later known as Juan Domínguez, run in parallel as they mirror each other across languages, time, and continents. By comparing and at times intertwining these two poetic narratives, the book explores themes of art, migration, narco-violence, family, spirituality, and the idea that every human being represents all humanity at any moment in history. Both Hieronymus Bosch and Juan Domínguez become relatable and intimate figures, part of our own story. Written in simple, sharp language, the book employs surprising imagery and a novel structure to blur the boundaries between reality and fiction, while examining the intricacies of the human condition--from the life of Saint Anthony to the violent acts of narcos across Central America and the U.S.-Mexico border. With formal sophistication and philosophical depth, this work enriches the tradition of poetry about both migration and art, contributing to the literary heritage of Mexico and the United States over the past several decades. Manuel Iris is a Mexican-born American poet who has served as poet laureate of Cincinnati, Ohio. Iris is the author of five poetry collections, including The Disguises of Fire [Los disfraces del fuego]. Kevin C. McHugh is book editor and former writer and editor for international branding studios. He taught writing for thirty-one years. Caleb Zakarin is CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Susy Liem, AVP of Product Management for Conferencing at Shure, spoke with Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, during the Enterprise Connect conference about how organizations are rethinking conference room audio to better support hybrid collaboration. Liem explained that as enterprises continue adapting to hybrid work environments, the quality of audio in meeting spaces has become increasingly critical. Clear, reliable audio ensures that both in-room participants and remote attendees can fully engage in meetings without technical barriers. “Audio is often the most important part of the meeting experience—if people can't hear clearly, the entire collaboration breaks down,” she said. Shure has focused on developing conferencing solutions that simplify deployment while delivering professional-grade audio performance. The company's microphone and conferencing systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with modern collaboration platforms while supporting a wide range of room sizes and meeting configurations. Liem noted that organizations are moving beyond basic conferencing setups toward more advanced systems that automatically manage audio pickup, noise reduction, and speaker clarity. These capabilities help create a consistent experience for participants regardless of where they are located. As enterprise communications leaders gathered at Enterprise Connect to explore the future of collaboration technology, Shure highlighted the growing importance of high-quality audio infrastructure in enabling effective hybrid meetings and improving overall workplace communication. Learn more about Shure: https://www.shure.com/en-US

Matt McGinnis, VP of Product, Industry, and Solution Marketing, and Tim Richter, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Five9, spoke with Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, during the Enterprise Connect conference about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the contact center and redefining how organizations think about workforce management. McGinnis explained that contact centers are entering a new era where AI is becoming a core member of the workforce rather than simply a support tool. “AI is now capable of handling a meaningful portion of customer interactions, allowing human agents to focus on more complex and high-value conversations,” he said. This shift enables organizations to improve response times while maintaining high-quality service experiences. Richter emphasized that the successful adoption of AI requires companies to rethink their approach to workforce strategy. “The future of the contact center is about blending human expertise with AI capabilities to create a more intelligent workforce,” he noted. Organizations that effectively combine automation with human insight can manage higher interaction volumes while delivering more personalized customer experiences. Five9's platform is designed to help enterprises deploy AI-driven capabilities without disrupting existing operations. These tools assist agents in real time, automate routine requests, and provide deeper analytics into customer behavior and performance trends. As enterprise leaders gathered at Enterprise Connect to explore the next phase of communications and customer engagement, the conversation underscored how AI-powered workforce transformation is quickly becoming a defining element of modern contact center strategies. Learn more about Five9: https://www.five9.com/

Matt Bramson, Chief Revenue Officer at Spearfish, spoke with Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, during the Enterprise Connect conference about how AI is transforming workforce intelligence and performance management in the contact center. Bramson explained that Spearfish focuses on helping organizations better understand and support their frontline customer service teams by analyzing real conversations between agents and customers. Using AI-driven insights, the platform identifies coaching opportunities, highlights best practices, and provides managers with actionable data that can improve both agent performance and customer experience. A key theme of the discussion was the importance of turning conversational data into practical intelligence. “Every interaction between an agent and a customer contains insights that can help improve performance,” Bramson said. By analyzing those interactions at scale, organizations can identify patterns that help supervisors coach agents more effectively and optimize service operations. Bramson also emphasized that many organizations struggle with the complexity of managing large contact center teams while maintaining consistent service quality. AI-powered analytics can surface key moments in conversations, helping managers focus on the interactions that matter most rather than manually reviewing thousands of calls. As enterprise communications leaders gathered at Enterprise Connect to explore the future of AI in collaboration and customer engagement, Spearfish highlighted how conversation intelligence can help organizations improve agent effectiveness, strengthen customer relationships, and create more data-driven contact center operations. Learn more about Spearfish: https://spearfish.ai/

Jeff Crosby is the president and CEO of ECPA, the trade association of Christian publishers and has worked in bookselling and publishing roles for more than four decades. He is also an author of several books, including World of Wonders: A Spirituality of Reading (Paraclete Press, 2025), The Language of the Soul: Meeting God in the Longings of Our Hearts (Broadleaf, 2023) and Days of Grace Through the Year (IVP, 2007).His next book, titled The Spirit in the Sky: The Power of Music in Our Search for Graceland, will be published in September by Bloomsbury. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and trade journals, including CRUX, Conversations Journal, Living Lutheran, Publishers Weekly, and CRA Today.Jeff joined us on the Booksmarts Podcast to discuss the history and mission of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA), as well as their three annual publishing events they host to bring Christian publishers, leaders, and speakers together. He also discusses the emerging challenges and opportunities facing Christian publishing—from AI and market consolidation to global growth in regions like Brazil. To learn more about ECPA, visit their website.

Derek's guest this week is Whitney Johnson: Innovation and disruption theorist, keynote speaker, best-selling author, executive and performance coach.Whitney shares her unique journey and key concepts about how to motivate your employees from her book "Build an A Team: Play to Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve".Whitney Johnson was named one of the world's fifty most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50 in 2017.She is the author of the bestselling Build an A Team (Harvard Business Press, 2018), a Financial Times and CEO Read, Book of the Month, and the critically-acclaimed Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work (2015). Publisher's Weekly described it as "savvy...often counter-intuitive...superb" while the Boston Globe called it the "'What Color is Your Parachute?' career guide for the entrepreneurial age."Through writing, speaking, consulting and coaching, Whitney works with leaders to retain their top talent, to build an A team, and to help them earn the gold star–be a boss people love.She formerly was the co-founder of the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard's Clayton Christensen, where they invested in and led the $8 million seed round for Korea's Coupang, currently valued at $5+ billion. She was involved in fund formation, capital raising, and the development of the fund's strategy. During her tenure, the CAGR of the Fund was 11.98% v. 1.22% for the S&P 500.She is also formerly an award-winning Wall Street analyst. She was an Institutional Investor-ranked equity research analyst for eight consecutive years, and was rated by Starmine as a superior stock-picker. As an equity analyst, stocks under coverage included America Movil (NYSE: AMX), Televisa (NYSE: TV) and Telmex (NYSE: TMX), which accounted for roughly 40% of Mexico's market capitalization.Whitney is a frequent contributor for the Harvard Business Review, she has over 1.5 million followers on Linkedin, was named one of LinkedIn's Top Voices in the Influencer category for 2018, and her LinkedIn course The Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship has 1 million+ views.She is a member of the original cohort of Marshall Goldsmith's #100 coaches.Learn more at https://whitneyjohnson.com/Business Leadership Series Intro and Outro music provided by Just Off Turner: https://music.apple.com/za/album/the-long-walk-back/268386576

Does changing a pervert's name make them less of pervert? This manga publisher seems to think so, but the internet doesn't agree. Black Ramen dives into the Manga One controversy regarding the rehiring of certain manga artists. After that, let's talk world-building and our grudge against Stephen King.

For years, news publishers have watched Big Tech build trillion-dollar platforms partly on the back of journalism while returning little of that value to the organizations that produce it. In Australia, that imbalance triggered one of the world's most aggressive regulatory responses: a bargaining code designed to force platforms like Google and Facebook to negotiate with publishers. The result sent roughly $250 million a year flowing back into the country's news industry and ignited a global debate over whether journalism should be compensated in the digital economy. Rod Sims, the former chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission who helped architect the policy, believes the lesson is clear: when publishers act together and governments address market failures, the economics of journalism can begin to rebalance. Access more at this episode's landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/how-australia-forced-big-tech-to-pay-for-journalism-and-what-publishers-everywhere-can-learn,260630  

Charlene Ignacio of Fornix Marketing spoke with Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, during the Enterprise Connect conference about how technology vendors can better plan, execute, and measure the success of their trade show participation. Ignacio explained that many companies invest heavily in conferences but often fail to fully capitalize on the opportunity because they lack a clear strategy before, during, and after the event. Effective trade show marketing begins well before the event itself, she noted, with outreach campaigns, meeting scheduling, and clear messaging designed to attract the right audience to a booth or presentation. Another key factor is having a structured approach to engagement during the show. Vendors should focus not only on product demonstrations but also on meaningful conversations that identify potential customer needs and partnership opportunities. “Trade shows are about building relationships and starting conversations that continue long after the event ends,” Ignacio said. Post-event follow-up is equally important. Companies that quickly organize and act on leads—while continuing conversations through email, social media, and content marketing—are far more likely to convert trade show interactions into real business opportunities. As industry professionals gathered at Enterprise Connect to explore the future of enterprise communications and collaboration, Ignacio emphasized that a thoughtful event strategy can transform conferences from simple brand exposure into powerful drivers of sales pipeline and long-term industry relationships. Learn more about Fornix Marketing: https://fornixmarketing.com/

EPISODE 686 - Richard Walter - DEADPAN is a funny novel about an unfunny subject - Hate speech and bigotryRichard Walter is an author of best-selling fiction and nonfiction, celebrated storytelling educator, screenwriter, script consultant, lecturer and retired professor who led the screenwriting program in the film school at UCLA for several decades. He has written scripts for the major studios and television networks; lectured on screenwriting and storytelling and conducted master classes throughout North America as well as London, Paris, Jerusalem, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, Beijing, Shanghai, Sydney and Hong Kong.DEADPAN is a funny novel about an unfunny subject—hate speech and bigotry—that takes readers on an extraordinary ride of unlimited imagination, providing gobs of entertainment and delivering a comedic body blow to prejudice. https://www.richardwalterbooks.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

Join our book club!https://www.patreon.com/LifeonBooksBooks mentioned in this episode:Bomarzo by Manuel Mujica Lainezhttps://amzn.to/4kx448Nhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/978168137941Scars by Juan Jose Saerhttps://amzn.to/40cGeGchttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781934824221False Calm by Maria Sonia Cristoffhttps://amzn.to/412eTqqhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781945492143 Paradais by Fernanda Melchorhttps://amzn.to/4t1iPUDhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780811235051Hurricane Season by Fernanda Melchorhttps://amzn.to/47GrR0Jhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780811230735Sexographies by Gabriela Wienerhttps://amzn.to/4bgXfnzhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781632061591I, Grape by Brock Clarkehttps://amzn.to/4sMeW5Lhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781946724366A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again by David Foster Wallacehttps://amzn.to/4b6ozGrhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780316925280On the Edge of Reason by Miroslav Krlezahttps://amzn.to/4rwDz57https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780811222044Trieste by Dasa Drndichttps://amzn.to/4b5IQMehttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780544538504Gate of the Sun by Elias Khouryhttps://amzn.to/4blcUT4https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780914671619Radiant Terminus by Antoine Volodinehttps://amzn.to/3Pe7QIzhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781940953526The Man Who Spoke Snakish by Andrus Kivirahkhttps://amzn.to/4djFB5bhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780802124128Amulet by Roberto Bolano https://amzn.to/4sKwfEkhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781250898128Death in the Andes by Mario Vargas Llosahttps://amzn.to/4dduQkYhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780312427252House of Fury by Evelio Roserohttps://amzn.to/4qpBQOThttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780811234580Tono the Infallible by Evelio Roserohttps://amzn.to/4ph97uRhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780811228817The Lime Twig by John Hawkeshttps://amzn.to/4t1nJ3Zhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780140189827The Wax Child by Olga Ravnhttps://amzn.to/412dCzChttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780811238830The Employees by Olga Ravnhttps://amzn.to/4lvJV3Ghttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780811234825My Work by Olga Ravnhttps://amzn.to/47GyujDhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780811234719Rock, Paper, Scissors by Naja Marie Aidthttps://amzn.to/3P77jZ1https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781940953168What Kingdom by Fine Grabolhttps://amzn.to/3PxveRqhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781953861849The Sorrow of War by Bao Ninhhttps://amzn.to/4uqgHqFhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780525562849Shadows and Wolves by William Herrickhttps://amzn.to/4bkRk0Hhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780811207584The Obscene Bird of Night by Jose Dinosohttps://amzn.to/4b7QFRIhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780811232227Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquezhttps://amzn.to/4lpQrsDhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780451495150Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblinhttps://amzn.to/4105FuKhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780399184604The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoahttps://amzn.to/3OXvvx1https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780811226936My Search for Warren Harding by Robert Plunkethttps://amzn.to/4dieirWhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780811234696The German Lesson by Seigfreid Lenzhttps://amzn.to/4s7MwDh

Send a text"Not good enough” isn't who you are—it's a learned pattern from your past.Brad Yates explains how EFT Tapping helps you break free.In this episode of the Tap Into Your Best Life EFT Series, I sit down with EFT Tapping expert Brad Yates to explore one of the most common and painful inner blocks we all face: unworthiness.This is not a guided tapping session. It's an honest, insightful conversation about why tapping works—and how it helps release the emotional patterns that keep us playing small.Brad says it's the number one issue he sees over and over again in his 25+ years of tapping work—and it may surprise you.We explore:• Why unworthiness sits beneath most resistance• The Michelangelo “marble” metaphor for transformation• How stress blocks change• What happened when Brad received 300 nasty negative comments—and why he kept going• Why the world needs EFT tapping more than ever (or, as Brad says, why he  suggests we first tap on peace within ourselves)Hear Brad's personal philosophy, his experience working with thousands of clients, and why addressing the worthiness block can be transformational.He also reveals his daily morning routine (which includes tapping!) and how he makes his videos for his popular YT channel @tapwithbrad.Brad Yates is one of the featured voices in the new global co-authored book, Tap Into Your Best Life: EFT Tapping Stories of Real-Life Transformation and Healing. He features alongside 30 powerful practitioners from around the world sharing tapping breakthroughs.You can learn more about the book below.If this conversation resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it.Transformation begins when we stop being silent. And claim our right (and worthiness) to be seen and heard.— Caryl WestmoreLead Editor & Publisher, Best Life Publishing

On this episode of the Gracias, Come Again Podcast, we sit down with trailblazer Rossana Rosado for a powerful conversation about identity, storytelling, and what it means to open doors for the next generation. Born and raised in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, Rossana shares how her upbringing shaped her drive and her deep commitment to community. With more than three decades in media, she built an extraordinary career as a journalist and executive, starting as a City Hall reporter at El Diario La Prensa, the nation’s oldest Spanish-language newspaper and a cornerstone of Latino media in the Tri-State area. She went on to make history as the publication’s first woman Editor-in-Chief, later becoming Publisher and CEO. Rossana also reflects on her time working in television at WPIX-TV, where her work producing public service programming earned her an Emmy Award, along with other major honors including a Peabody Award. Throughout the conversation, she opens up about navigating media spaces as a young Latina, hustling for stories, and establishing herself in rooms that were not always designed for women like us. Her journey eventually led her into public service, including serving as New York’s Secretary of State and now as Commissioner of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, where she helps shape policy and support public safety initiatives across the state. Rossana joins us to talk about her new memoir, Bronx Attitude, where she shares the lessons, struggles, and victories that defined her career. She also explains why she believes everyone has a story worth telling and why she’s now committed to helping others find their voice and share their truth. This conversation is about perseverance, purpose, and the power of representation. Rossana Rosado is proof that when you stay the course, believe in yourself, and push open doors that seem closed, you can create a path for countless others to follow. Watch the full episode and be inspired by a true Latina pioneer in media and public service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Karpman joins Wolf and John Lund to discuss Arizona State not renewing Bobby Hurley's contract and who could replace Bobby Hurley as the new ASU men's basketball coach.

From Aztec sun stones to satellite launches, from muralist visions to dark sky parks, Mexico's engagement with outer space is fundamental to its identity. Mexico in Space: From La Raza Cósmica to the Space Race (University of Arizona Press, 2026) offers a groundbreaking look at how the country has navigated the tensions between technological dependence and sovereign dreams. Anthropologist Anne W. Johnson reveals Mexico's unique relationship with outer space, describing Indigenous knowledge, nationalist projects, artistic visions, and community practices. Through rich ethnographic detail and historical insight, Johnson challenges the notion that space is for everyone and shows whose voices truly shape the world's cosmic futures. Johnson introduces us to satellite engineers, community astronomers, space generation youth, and artists imagining Mars, each crafting alternative cosmic futures. As space exploration increasingly becomes the domain of billionaires and superpowers, this book offers a compelling counternarrative, demonstrating how Mexican cosmic engagements suggest more just, inclusive ways of inhabiting Earth and beyond and providing vital lessons for reimagining humanity's place in the cosmos. Anne W. Johnson is a professor in the graduate program in social anthropology in the Department of Social and Political Science at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. Caleb Zakarin is the CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. He lives in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latino-studies

From Aztec sun stones to satellite launches, from muralist visions to dark sky parks, Mexico's engagement with outer space is fundamental to its identity. Mexico in Space: From La Raza Cósmica to the Space Race (University of Arizona Press, 2026) offers a groundbreaking look at how the country has navigated the tensions between technological dependence and sovereign dreams. Anthropologist Anne W. Johnson reveals Mexico's unique relationship with outer space, describing Indigenous knowledge, nationalist projects, artistic visions, and community practices. Through rich ethnographic detail and historical insight, Johnson challenges the notion that space is for everyone and shows whose voices truly shape the world's cosmic futures. Johnson introduces us to satellite engineers, community astronomers, space generation youth, and artists imagining Mars, each crafting alternative cosmic futures. As space exploration increasingly becomes the domain of billionaires and superpowers, this book offers a compelling counternarrative, demonstrating how Mexican cosmic engagements suggest more just, inclusive ways of inhabiting Earth and beyond and providing vital lessons for reimagining humanity's place in the cosmos. Anne W. Johnson is a professor in the graduate program in social anthropology in the Department of Social and Political Science at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. Caleb Zakarin is the CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. He lives in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

From Aztec sun stones to satellite launches, from muralist visions to dark sky parks, Mexico's engagement with outer space is fundamental to its identity. Mexico in Space: From La Raza Cósmica to the Space Race (University of Arizona Press, 2026) offers a groundbreaking look at how the country has navigated the tensions between technological dependence and sovereign dreams. Anthropologist Anne W. Johnson reveals Mexico's unique relationship with outer space, describing Indigenous knowledge, nationalist projects, artistic visions, and community practices. Through rich ethnographic detail and historical insight, Johnson challenges the notion that space is for everyone and shows whose voices truly shape the world's cosmic futures. Johnson introduces us to satellite engineers, community astronomers, space generation youth, and artists imagining Mars, each crafting alternative cosmic futures. As space exploration increasingly becomes the domain of billionaires and superpowers, this book offers a compelling counternarrative, demonstrating how Mexican cosmic engagements suggest more just, inclusive ways of inhabiting Earth and beyond and providing vital lessons for reimagining humanity's place in the cosmos. Anne W. Johnson is a professor in the graduate program in social anthropology in the Department of Social and Political Science at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. Caleb Zakarin is the CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. He lives in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies

Gautam Vasudev, SVP of Product Management for Agentforce Service at Salesforce, spoke with Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, during the Enterprise Connect conference about Salesforce's vision for agentic AI and its role in transforming customer service operations. Vasudev explained that Agentforce Service represents Salesforce's next step in bringing autonomous AI agents into the contact center and customer experience environment. These AI-powered agents are designed to handle routine service requests, assist human agents in real time, and orchestrate workflows across enterprise systems. “Agentic AI allows organizations to move beyond simple automation and into systems that can actually reason through customer issues and take action,” Vasudev said. The goal is to improve both efficiency and customer satisfaction by enabling AI agents to resolve common service requests quickly while allowing human agents to focus on more complex interactions. By integrating AI directly into the Salesforce platform, Agentforce Service can connect customer data, workflows, and communications across the enterprise. Vasudev noted that enterprises are increasingly looking for AI solutions that go beyond chatbots and scripted automation. Agentic AI systems are designed to understand context, interact with multiple systems, and assist human workers in delivering more personalized customer experiences. As industry leaders gathered at Enterprise Connect to explore the future of enterprise communications and AI-powered collaboration, Salesforce highlighted how agentic AI platforms like Agentforce Service could redefine how organizations manage customer engagement and service delivery. Learn more about Salesforce: https://www.salesforce.com/

Jeff Pulver of the vCon Foundation spoke with Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, during the Enterprise Connect conference about the growing importance of structuring conversational data as enterprises deploy AI across communications platforms. Pulver explained that vCon—short for “virtualized conversations”—is a framework designed to capture and structure conversations from voice, video, and messaging systems into standardized data objects. These conversation records can then be analyzed, stored, and integrated into enterprise workflows. “Conversations are one of the richest sources of enterprise data, but historically they've been unstructured and largely lost once the interaction ends,” Pulver said. As AI becomes embedded across unified communications, contact centers, and collaboration tools, structured conversation data becomes increasingly valuable. The vCon framework enables organizations to treat conversations as durable digital assets that can support analytics, compliance, training, and automation initiatives. Pulver emphasized that enterprises already generate vast amounts of conversational data every day through calls, meetings, and messaging platforms. By capturing those interactions in a structured format, organizations can unlock insights that improve customer engagement, operational efficiency, and decision-making. As discussions at Enterprise Connect increasingly center on AI-driven communications platforms, Pulver believes structured conversation frameworks like vCon will play an important role in enabling organizations to transform everyday communications into actionable data that powers the next generation of intelligent business applications. Learn more about the vCon Foundation: https://www.pulver.com/vconfoundation

David Danto and Dave Michels of TalkingPointz joined Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, for a discussion recorded at the Enterprise Connect conference, where they reflected on the major forces reshaping enterprise communications, collaboration platforms, and the growing influence of AI. The analysts noted that while artificial intelligence dominated the conversation at Enterprise Connect, the real challenge for enterprises is turning AI from a headline into a practical business tool. Organizations are experimenting with AI across collaboration platforms and contact centers, but many are still determining how to deploy it effectively. As Danto observed, “The industry is moving quickly toward AI-enabled communications, but enterprises still need to figure out how to apply it in ways that deliver measurable business value.” Michels added that the communications ecosystem continues to grow more complex as enterprises evaluate multiple cloud platforms, integrations, and emerging capabilities. “Companies aren't just choosing a phone system anymore,” Michels explained. “They're choosing an entire communications ecosystem that has to integrate with business applications and support evolving workplace needs.” The discussion also highlighted the role of industry gatherings like Enterprise Connect in helping enterprises and technology providers evaluate these changes. Events bring together analysts, vendors, and enterprise leaders to assess emerging technologies and understand how they fit into broader IT and collaboration strategies. As enterprise communications continues to evolve through cloud platforms, AI, and new collaboration models, insights from TalkingPointz analysts like Danto and Michels help organizations navigate a rapidly shifting landscape and make more informed technology decisions. Learn more about TalkingPointz: https://talkingpointz.com/

Ep. 254: A black eye in her first Cornell rugby match taught Shannon she could do hard things—and that lesson still shapes her leadership today. A four-time New York City Marathon finisher, she believes leadership isn't about forcing people into the same mold.  Like rugby, every role matters, every player brings strengths, and every stride counts. Don't miss: The two questions she asks every mentee Why joy and laughter belong in leadership Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply today's insights. 

We all make snap judgments about people — coworkers, bosses, even strangers. But what if those assumptions are dead wrong? In this episode of Boss Better Now, Joe Mull sits down with Dallin Cooper, a collaboration expert who learned a life-changing lesson while living in China: the people you disagree with might not be crazy. They might just see the world differently than you. Dallin shares his journey from Pizza Hut team member to leadership speaker, and breaks down how challenging our assumptions about others can transform team dynamics, reduce conflict, and make you a better leader. In this episode, you'll learn:

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Carol Van Den Hande, author of the Goodbye Orchid series.0:00 Opening ThoughtsBill got his first review for The Superman Wars! And it's good (or he would'nt have mentioned it). Jesse is just back from the Star Trek Cruise. He has been assimilated.3:47 News1) Bookstreaming Comes to Twitch2) Bindery Books Lets Book Influencers Become Acquiring Editors11:56 Craft CornerBetsey Kulakowski, author of the Veritas Codex series of paranormal adventures, talks about how to create dread.16:18 Interview with Carol Van Den Hande28:51 Parting WordsThe cruise ship has sailded, but you can still participate in the WriterCon Small-Group Retreat (July 15-19 at the Canbrake Resort near Tulsa, and the WriterCon Main Even—the Writer's conference, Labor Day weekend, Sept 4-7, at the historic Skirvin Plaza Hotel in Oklahoma City.Until next time, keep writing, and remember:You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.William Bernhardtwww.williambernhardt.comwww.writercon.com

Kevin Nethercott, CEO of Tresic, spoke with Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News at the Enterprise Connect conference about how organizations can turn everyday business conversations into actionable intelligence that improves performance and revenue outcomes. Nethercott explained that Tresic focuses on analyzing conversations across voice, video, and messaging channels to uncover insights that help organizations understand customer needs, sales performance, and operational gaps. Rather than treating conversations as disposable communications, Tresic's platform captures and analyzes them as valuable business data that can drive better decision-making. A key theme of the discussion was how conversational intelligence can empower service providers, MSPs, and enterprises to improve customer engagement and internal collaboration. By identifying patterns and key moments within conversations, companies can surface opportunities to coach teams, refine messaging, and better align with customer expectations. Nethercott emphasized that many organizations already possess an enormous amount of conversational data but lack the tools to turn it into meaningful insights. “Conversations are one of the richest sources of business intelligence, but most companies have never had a way to analyze them at scale,” he said. As industry leaders gathered at Enterprise Connect to explore AI, communications platforms, and the future of work, Tresic highlighted how conversation intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool for enterprises seeking to transform communications into measurable business outcomes. Learn more about Tresic: https://www.tresic.cloud/

Jeff Pulver of the vCon Foundation joined Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, for a conversation recorded at the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, where the focus was on how structured conversation data could play a critical role in the next phase of healthcare innovation. Pulver explained that the vCon framework—short for “virtualized conversations”—is designed to capture and structure human interactions such as voice calls, video meetings, and messaging exchanges into standardized digital records. These structured conversation objects can then be analyzed, stored, and integrated into enterprise workflows. “Conversations are some of the most valuable data organizations have, but historically they've been unstructured and difficult to use,” Pulver noted. In healthcare environments, that challenge is especially important. Hospitals, clinics, and care providers rely heavily on voice interactions between clinicians, patients, and support staff. By structuring those conversations, organizations could unlock new opportunities for analytics, compliance, and AI-driven insights while maintaining governance over sensitive information. Pulver emphasized that as AI becomes more deeply embedded in enterprise and healthcare systems, structured conversational data will be essential for training models, improving operational decision-making, and creating more responsive digital workflows. Rather than treating conversations as disposable communications, the vCon approach treats them as durable, actionable data assets. As healthcare leaders gathered at HIMSS to explore AI, interoperability, and digital transformation, the discussion highlighted how frameworks like vCon could help bridge the gap between human communication and machine intelligence—turning everyday conversations into meaningful data that can support better outcomes across healthcare organizations. Learn more about the vCon Foundation: https://www.pulver.com/vconfoundation

EPISODE 685 - Scott Hatfield - The Shadow of Cáelunárra, Semi-Clean and  NO SPICE - Epic Dark Immersive FantasyAbout the authorScott A. Hatfield Jr. is a lifelong storyteller, political scientist, and avid hiker who blends myth, emotion, and world-shaping prophecy into his writing. Based in the Intermountain West, Scott draws inspiration from the raw landscapes of Utah, his academic studies, and the human struggles that echo through history. He earned his Master of Public Administration from Utah Valley University and has studied abroad at the University of Oxford.After years of imagining the world of Cáelunárra, it was an injury sustained while scouting trails for his nonprofit—the Utah Trail Association—that finally pushed him to write it. That first story quickly became a multi-book saga. His debut novel, The Shadow of Cáelunárra, launches a sweeping epic of destiny, darkness, and the high cost of hope.When he's not writing, Scott can be found deep in the mountains with his wife, young daughter, and a very opinionated chihuahua.https://www.facebook.com/p/Scott-Hatfield-the-Author-61578132508209/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

Oft wissen wir schon Wochen vor dem Release, was ein Spiel wirklich taugt – dürfen es euch aber erst verraten, wenn das offizielle Embargo fällt! Und als wäre das nicht genug, gibt es oft noch strenge Video-Regeln, wie aktuell bei Resident Evil Requiem, an die wir uns zwingend halten müssen. Aber was genau sind Embargos und NDAs überhaupt? Warum diktieren Publisher solche Auflagen für den Umgang mit Vorab-Informationen? Wieso schlucken wir Tester diese Vorgaben – und an welchem Punkt sagen wir als Redaktion ganz klar: „Bis hierhin und nicht weiter“? Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about his thoughts on the current landscape of NCAA sports in the transfer portal era, Uber rolling out their women-only option, and his general observations about the war in Iran.

On Beauty by Zadie Smith follows two feuding families—the liberal Belseys and the conservative Kippses—whose lives collide in a New England university town, exploring themes of race, family, politics, and love through sharp satire and witty dialogue.Kirkus Reviews calls Marriage and Other Monuments, Virginia Pye's recently published book, “A fascinating and audacious novel of family, marriage and a society in flux.” It is a #1 Amazon bestseller in New Southern FictionVirginia's essays have appeared in The New York Times, Literary Hub, Publisher's Weekly, Writer's Digest, The Rumpus, and elsewhere. She has taught writing at New York University and the University of Pennsylvania, and, most recently, at GrubStreet in Boston. Virginia is Fiction Editor of the literary journal Pangyrus and serves on the board of the Women's National Book Association, Boston Chapter. Drink this week: The Zadie Smith - obvi! This recipe is from the book: Free the Tipple: Kickass Cocktails Inspired by Iconic Women - Check it out!In this EpisodeMarriage and Other Monuments by Virginia PyeStyle Weekly Best of Richmond 2026Free the Tipple: Kickass Cocktails Inspired by Iconic WomenTickets to Live Show with Meg Medina April 18th

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Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about his thoughts on the current landscape of NCAA sports in the transfer portal era, Uber rolling out their women-only option, and his general observations about the war in Iran.

Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, interviewed Dan Novaes of Mode Mobile to discuss a new approach to smartphones that allows users to generate income through everyday mobile usage. The conversation centered on Mode Mobile's vision of transforming the smartphone from a device that costs money into one that can potentially earn money for the user. Novaes explained that Mode Mobile developed the EarnPhone, a smartphone platform designed to reward users for engaging with the device in normal ways—such as interacting with content, apps, and mobile experiences. “We believe the phone should work for the user, not just the other way around,” Novaes said, describing the company's goal of turning everyday smartphone activity into a monetizable experience. The concept is built around the idea that consumers spend significant time on their smartphones each day, generating value for digital platforms through engagement and advertising. Mode Mobile's platform shares a portion of that value directly with the user. According to Novaes, this model reflects a broader shift toward what the company calls the earn-as-you-go mobile economy, where users are rewarded for the digital attention they already provide. Novaes also discussed how the model could resonate in both consumer and emerging market environments where affordability and access to mobile technology remain important issues. By offsetting device costs through engagement rewards, the platform aims to lower barriers to smartphone adoption while also creating new opportunities for digital participation. Ultimately, Mode Mobile's strategy represents an attempt to rethink the economics of mobile devices and digital engagement. Rather than viewing the smartphone purely as a consumer expense, the company is positioning it as a productivity and earning platform that reflects how central mobile technology has become to everyday life. More information about Mode Mobile and its EarnPhone initiative is available at https://invest.modemobile.com/.

In this episode, we confront the alarming escalation of conflict in Iran and the potential implications for global stability, with insights from Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs. We also hear from Alon Mizrahi, a conversation between Tucker Carlson and Brandon Weichert, as well as some humorous clips to lighten the harsh realities. We discuss the threat of nuclear escalation in the context of military actions and the catastrophic consequences of elite decision-making on international relations. Tune in as we explore the realities on the ground, the role of the U.S. in foreign conflicts, and the pressing need for a new approach to diplomacy and sustainability. Support the Podcast via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Professor Sachs on the Glenn Diesen podcast offers a critical analysis of the situation, asserting that we are indeed in the early days of World War III. He highlights the confusion and unpredictability surrounding U.S. foreign policy, particularly under the current administration, and warns of the dangers posed by unchecked military aggression. Sachs argues that the U.S. has historically operated with a mindset of global hegemony, often at the expense of international law and the principles of cooperation that the United Nations was founded upon. For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Resources/Articles: Commentary from Alon Mizrahi https://alonmizrahi.substack.com/ Jeffrey Sach's interview from Glenn Diesen's podcast: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ Excerpt from Tucker Carlson's interview [https://youtu.be/gHrFcBeB7Lw?si=Jal52YYzzVu9MBoS] of Brandon Weichert https://nationalinterest.org/profile/brandon-j-weichert Jeffrey D. Sachs [https://jeffsachs.org/] is a U.S. economist and public policy analyst. He is a professor at Columbia University, where he was formerly director of The Earth Institute, and is director of the Center for Sustainable Development at the university. From 2002 to 2018, Sachs was special adviser to the UN Secretary-General. He has been president of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Sachs is co-founder and chief strategist of Millennium Promise Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending extreme poverty and hunger. Sachs has written many books and received several awards. His views on economics, on the origin of COVID-19, and on the Russian invasion of Ukraine have garnered attention and criticism. Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He writes for a PBS SoCal Artbound project called High & Dry [https://www.pbssocal.org/people/high-dry]. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. Follow him on Substack [https://jackeidt.substack.com/]. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 281 Photo credit: designaire on pixabay

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Are some of the greatest science fiction books ever written… “unpublishable” today?In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, we explore classic sci-fi masterpieces that might struggle to get published in today's market—not because they're bad, but because publishing trends have changed.Classic science fiction often focused on big ideas: philosophy, sociology, religion, artificial intelligence, the future of humanity, and massive conceptual worldbuilding. Many of these stories were episodic, idea-driven, experimental in structure, or deeply philosophical—things that modern publishing sometimes finds harder to market.So what would happen if these legendary books landed on a publisher's desk in 2026?Would editors ask for:• faster pacing?• stronger central protagonists?• fewer philosophical digressions?• clearer genre hooks?Today we're looking at 11 classic sci-fi books and series that might not get published today—but absolutely should. These works helped shape the entire science fiction genre, influencing generations of writers, filmmakers, and readers.But would they make it through the modern publishing process today?Let's talk about it.⸻