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Did you know that there are 4 different nerve pathways that deliver orgasm sensations to the brain? Understanding these nerve pathways can help improve not only the frequency of your orgasms, but also the quality and intensity as well. In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony speaks with the founder of More Love Works, Leah Piper, about the expansion of your orgasmic potential, the 4 nerve pathways to orgasm, how to awaken all 4 pathways, and how this can lead to the best sex of your life! This episode is for both men and women. Ladies, you can learn how to fully awaken all of your pathways and potential. Men, you can learn how to help her have the best orgasms she has ever had. This is essential knowledge for anyone who wants to experience great sex! To Find Out More About Leah Piper, Click The Links Below: https://www.moreloveworks.com/ https://www.moreloveworks.com/unlockherpleasure https://www.sexreimagined.com/

There is so much instability and uncertainty in our world today, and it is important to do our best to stay informed and aware of what is going on. Although most global issues are well beyond our control and some don't have a direct impact on our local communities, it is critical that we acknowledge the big picture and prepare for downhill effects. On top of these global and geopolitical issues there are numerous issues that are more immediate for us here in America.    In this episode Stephen and Jacob break down the importance of personal responsibility in regard to the bigger picture. Between foreign wars, global power posturing, and national security concerns, there is a lot that the modern minuteman should be paying attention to for overall preparedness and so much of that starts with the individual.   CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com   HOW TO SUPPORT US & THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions  |  @Minutemen.Initiative  |  @Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube) We are passionate about training / education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram.  Support us through our web-store: Dynamic Defense Solutions Website Use Discount Code: MINUTEMEN We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our web-store then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the "Modern Minuteman" and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support!  Thank you, Jacob & Stephen   INDUSTRY  COLLABORATIONS:  IWA International Website: https://iwainternationalinc.com  Discount Code: DDS5   One Hundred Concepts Weblink w/ Discount: https://onehundredconcepts.com/DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS Discount Code: DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS If code is inactive or not working, please use the following email to request you discount: cs@onehundredconcepts.com    907 AMMO Website: https://907ammo.com 

In this episode, we explore the foundations for conscious communication. The way we communicate is an essential part of the small stuff we do in our relationships that adds up to enormous proportions over time. Overlook it and we're bound to face cracks in what was once a solid foundation. Attend to it consciously, mindfully, thoughtfully, and we set ourselves up to thrive in our ability to create healthy, enjoyable relationships. Book a free 30-minute breakthrough consultationSoulrevealed.comEpisodesEp. 115: Attunement + Containment: Building Safety, Connection, and Trust in Conscious RelationshipsBooksIt Begins With You* by Jillian TureckiThe Love Prescription: 7 Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy* by John Gottman, PhD and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhDHow to Love Better* by Yung PuebloArticlesThe Ultimate Guide to Conscious Relationships in 2025 by Practical IntimacyDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not substitute individual psychological advice. *This is an affiliate link. Purchasing through affiliate links supports The Soul Horizon at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

In this episode, we're joined by Nathan Taylor, VP of Sales & Business Development at SureCost, to unpack the real impact of “convenience” in pharmacy purchasing—and why relying solely on a single vendor could be costing your pharmacy more than you realize. We explore the hidden risks of vendor-controlled pricing, delayed reporting, procurement errors, and the operational strain of drug shortages. Nathan shares how SureCost empowers pharmacies to regain control with real-time data, contract compliance tools, and integrated vendor comparisons—all within a unified purchasing platform.

What if the secret to resilient procurement leadership starts with daring to be vulnerable?In this episode, host Martina Buchhauser speaks with Dieter Dehoorne, Group Senior Vice President and CPO of Global Procurement at Vestas, about the human side of transformation, and what it takes to lead through uncertainty.Dieter shares his leap from Volvo to Vestas, navigating a new industry amid global crisis, and the moment he began to question his leadership for the first time in decades. His story doubles as a playbook: how to stay the course by building a strong team, leading with authenticity, and anchoring the function in trust, strategy, and partnership.You'll learn:1. Why vulnerability can be a leadership strength in complex environments2. How to build a high-performing team after a crisis of trust3. Dieter's strategy to stay the course: team, clarity and partnerships4. How to create impact by reducing complexity and strengthening collaboration5. Why modern procurement needs early and deep supplier collaboration___________Get in touch with Dieter Dehoorne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dieter-dehoorne-48885623/___________About the host Martina Buchhauser:Martina Buchhauser is a global leader with extensive knowledge of the automotive industry, and its shift towards sustainable technologies and low-carbon business practices. Her leadership journey includes executive roles in Global Procurement and Supply Chain Networks at General Motors, MAN, BMW, and Volvo Cars, where she served as Chief Procurement Officer and on the management board. She is a senior advisor at H&Z Management Consulting and a non-executive director on several company boards. Martina enjoys hiking, golfing, and skiing, and values time with her family and friends from around the world. She is passionate about leadership and actively engaged in developing and promoting talent.Get in touch with Martina Buchhauser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-buchhauser/ ___________The Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast is powered by H&Z Management Consulting in collaboration with SAWOO.

Send us a textIn this episode of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are diving into two of their favorite things: new book releases and chatting through their library browsing habits! Whether you're a regular at your local branch or someone who hasn't browsed the stacks in a while, we hope that this episode will inspire you to rediscover all the magic your library has to offer, both digitally and in person!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour, Live Creativity Sprints and Bookstore Browse, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Loving LatelyNovelist (T)Mr. Pen Highlighters (H)Latest ReadYou Killed Me First | John Marrs (T)Lovely War | Julie Berry (H)We Can Still Save the Libraries - Book Riot Article@Tomesandtextiles on InstagramNew Releases:These Heathens | Mia McKenzie (T)My Friends | Fredrik Backman (H)When the Wolf Comes Home | Nat Cassidy (T)So Far Gone | Jess Walter (H)Shelf AdditionOur Last Resort | Clémence Michallon (T)Runner 13 | Amy McCulloch (H)If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today's books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's. Purchasing through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk

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The wine and grape sector is welcoming the findings of a review into its commercial and market practices. The probe has been looking at the relationship between growers, winemakers and retailers. It's found there are significant power imbalances in the supply chain and is recommending a mandatory purchasing code of conduct. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Grape and Wine Chief Executive Lee McLean about the findings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Coming up on today's show with Jonathan Scott: Our latest coverage of the Principal Auditor's report: The Government's failure to comply with its' own Purchasing and Procurement Policy and to adhere to procurement regulations has left it open to criticisms of lack of transparency; Unite's Donovan Correia speaks about the Union's position on the Government's public sector pay increase; The Island Games are well underway in Orkney – there's updates also from Jose Marie Ruiz and Robin Shepard Capurro about the athletes, including the latest medal alerts; Former minister Paul Balban gives his views about the potential impact of a free flowing frontier on our transport infrastructure; Julian Felice has led a group of college drama students to top place, at a One-Act Play Festival in the UK – he tells us all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When gymnast celebrity Olivia Dunne goes to purchase of property in all cash but in response winds up getting banned from the purchase you know that there's something fishy afoot! This is definitely worth a conversation and I provide all the answers to why this happened and how this happened in this episode. Have any questions, call me at 516-444-5341.

Is it possible to recover from infidelity? Will it ever be the same again? What actually constitutes infidelity? In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony speaks with Dr. Monique Thompson about what infidelity is, how the definition of infidelity has changed over the years, whether or not it is possible to recover from infidelity, and the step-by-step process for recovery. Dr. Thompson has been helping couples overcome infidelity for 24 years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience that she expertly shares in this conversation. To Find Out More About Dr. Thompson, Click The Link Below: https://doctormoniquethompson.com/

We're going to see two more solutions to the question we raised yesterday: essentially, are we or are we not concerned that pagans will behave inappropriately with animals?Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.23a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.com

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Send us a textIn Episode 209 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are sharing thoughts on weird girl books! In this episode we share some books that worked for us, some that missed the mark, and discuss some heroines that we found strangely endearing and relatable - even in their weird quirks.If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today's books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's. Purchasing through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.Loving LatelyJunk Journaling (T)Nenna's AccountPrime Drinks (H)Latest ReadWhat Kind of Paradise | Janelle Brown (T)Heartwood | Amity Gaige (H)Weird Girl BooksImmaculate Conception | Ling Ling Huang (T)Victorian Psycho | Virginia Feito (H)Sky Daddy | Kate Folk (T)Deadly Animals | Marie Tierney (H)Shelf AdditionThe Widow | John Grisham (T)August Lane | Regina Black (H)If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk

In this episode of The Big Bid Theory, host Bill Culhane welcomes Elizabeth Dunning, Digital Navigator and Equity Specialist with AmeriCorps. Elizabeth offers a preview of Denver, shares her impressions of AWWA ACE 2025, and tells her inspiring story of moving from the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee to environmental engineering and ultimately to AmeriCorps. She highlights efforts to close the digital divide, improve equitable access to technology, and support communities nationwide.Bill also recaps recent and upcoming public procurement events, including the upcoming NIGP Forum in Denver, where he'll host a panel session on the modernization of public procurement: AI, e-procurement, and implementation best practices. The session will deliver practical strategies for procurement professionals to expand vendor participation, leverage AI, and enhance sourcing even in challenging budget environments. Of course, Rick Jennings closes down the episode with a Crazy Bids about trees that's sure to entertain. Watch or listen (on Youtube) to gain fresh, actionable insights into advancing public procurement, improving community outcomes, and making better purchasing decisions in today's evolving landscape.Resources:AmeriCorps websiteLearning Source / Digital Navigators

Visit our website: https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash: https://infinitebanking.org/product/becoming-your-own-banker/ref/46/It's that time again! The monthly webinar.This installment welcomes summer and fresh IBC topics for your viewing pleasure!This episode covers some familiar and some exotic topics, ranging from using your policy to purchase a car (or not), IBC and investment opportunities, thinking like a banker and even how you can set up your legacy just like the Rockefellers.Have a question or an interest in joining the next event? Check out the website link above or reach out to Dave and Paul using the information below!Episode Highlights:0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Episode beginning1:24 - Juggling expenses, debt and premium6:28 - Trusts15:58 - You should own your own policy18:22 - Purchasing a car31:47 - Investment opportunities42:40 - Thinking like a banker45:25 - “What % of your cash value do you keep available?”53:27 - Episode wrap-upABOUT YOUR HOSTS:David Befort and Paul Fugere are the hosts of the Wealth Warehouse Podcast. David is the Founder/CEO of Max Performance Financial. He founded the company with the mission of educating people on the truths about money. David's mission is to show you how you can control your own money, earn guarantees, grow it tax-free, and maintain penalty-free access to it to leverage for opportunities that will provide passive income for the rest of your life. Paul, on the other hand, is an Active Duty U.S. Army officer who graduated from Norwich University in 2002 with a B.A. in History and again in 2012 with a MA in Diplomacy and International Terrorism. Paul met his wife Tammy at Norwich. As a family, they enjoy boating, traveling, sports, hunting, automobiles, and are self-proclaimed food people.Visit our website: https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/ Catch up with David and Paul, visit the links below! Website: https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Fugere494 https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Befort399 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-a-befort-jr-09663972/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-fugere-762021b0/ Email: davidandpaul@theibcguys.com

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In this two-part series, Taniel sits down with Puerto Vallarta real estate attorney Orlando Santamaria to unravel the complexities of buying property as a foreigner in Mexico's coveted restricted zone. With their deep expertise, Taniel and Orlando take you behind the scenes of real estate transactions: from the crucial role of the real estate trust (fideicomiso) and the notary's pivotal part in the process, to red flags to watch for, common pitfalls, and the nuances of pre-construction contracts. You'll hear candid discussions about primary and substitute beneficiaries, what actually happens when a property owner passes away, and the realities of leaving your Mexican property to family, charities, or even to no one at all. Additionally, they demystify the often-confusing closing costs, explain which banks offer the quickest closings, and reveal why having a dedicated closing coordinator, like Orlando, can make your transition to Mexican homeownership both smooth and secure. Whether you're dreaming of sun, sand, and your own slice of paradise—or you've already started your retirement journey south of the border—this episode is your essential guide to navigating real estate in Mexico with confidence. Let's get started on making your best chapter yet! Key Moments:  01:20 Irrevocable Trust Buyer Benefits 04:02 Property Purchase Rules in Mexico 08:27 Charity as Second Beneficiary Possible 11:24 Mexico Real Estate Closing Costs 16:04 Bank Trust Transaction Speed 18:35 Bank Bureaucracy Delays Decisions 21:46 Closing Process in Vallarta 26:09 Estate Planning: Client Consultation Insight 26:49 Inheritance Tax Strategy Advice 31:09 Embracing Questions Across Cultures Don't miss out on a free webinar, where experts cover everything you need to know about relocating to Mexico—from the best places to live to essential healthcare information for expats. Register at dreamretirementinmexico.com/webinar.   Want to own a home in Mexico? Start your journey with confidence – download your FREE Taniel Chemsian Properties Buyer's Guide now for expert tips and clear steps to make it happen! Click here -  https://tanielchemsian.com/buyers-guide/   Contact Information: Email: info@tanielchemsian.com Website: www.tanielchemsian.com Mex Office: +52.322.688.7435 USA/CAN Office: +1.323.798.8893

Men, does your woman want more intimacy, but you just don't know what that means for her? Does it seem like no matter how hard you try, there is still something she is missing and wants? Women, do you feel like something is missing in your relationship, but you can't quite put your finger on it? In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony speaks with Life Coach Zerina Derveni about what women really need and want in order to have deep intimacy. Men, this is the secret playbook directly from a woman. Women, this may just help you get clear on exactly what it is you need and how to get it. To Find Out More About Zerina Derveni, Click The Link Below: https://www.zerinalifecoach.com/  

Health systems eligible for 340B savings must strike a balance by staying compliant with purchasing rules while also maximizing the amount of eligible savings they can obtain to invest in patient care. Angela Campitelli, the director of the pharmacy 340B program at MetroHealth System in Cleveland, explains how a hospital system such as hers implements a purchasing strategy that achieves that balance.Following rules for 340B purchasesDisproportionate share (DSH) hospitals, children's hospitals, and cancer hospitals are subject to a group purchasing organization (GPO) prohibition that bars them from buying covered outpatient drugs on GPO accounts. That requires maintaining a purchasing system that involves buying drugs at wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) for neutral inventory and then replenishing at 340B, WAC, or GPO pricing depending on how the drug is used.How the cycle can break downPurchasing drugs outside of the outlined processes could cause violations of the GPO prohibition or other 340B rules, which could lead to sanctions that might include losing eligibility for 340B. That is why health systems such as MetroHealth use staff education, regular auditing, and other safeguards to ensure they are purchasing and replenishing drugs on the correct accounts.Investments in the strategyCampitelli recommends 340B hospital teams bring their senior leadership on board to invest in auditing and other resources to ensure a strong purchasing strategy. Such investments will help avoid potential rule violations while ensuring that hospitals are not walking away from 340B savings to which they are entitled.Resources340B Health Appeals Rebate Ruling; Federal Court Agrees to Fast-Track Drugmaker Appeals

Does your relationship feel stale, stuck, or stagnant? Are you experiencing a lack or mismatch of libido? Do you feel like you're mostly roommates and/or just going through the motions of life? Have traditional forms of help not seemed to get things back on track? In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony talks with real-life couple Britton & Carolee about how their relationship was stuck, not working the way they thought it would, how that eventually led to infidelity and rock-bottom, what they tried that worked and didn't work, and how they eventually got back to love and now have a thriving relationship. This is an inspiring success story. If they can do it, so can you! To Find Out More About Britton & Carolee, Click The Link Below: https://www.themagicalstoryofus.com

00:00 Intro01:33 Trump: China Can Continue Purchasing Iranian Oil; White House: Oil Sanctions Stay04:08 Iranian Defense Minister Lands in China04:52 Hearing: Transnational Repression on US Soil07:21 CCP-Style Messaging on Shen Yun Surfaces in NY Times16:05 Bill Would Ban Chinese AI at Federal Agencies17:09 New Bill Touts Tougher Penalties for Chinese Spies19:37 Pentagon Tests Long-Range Radar in Alaska19:40 Japan Conducts First Missile Test on Its Home Soil

This episode is part of the Conscious Partnership series. In it, we explore the importance of emotional attunement and containment—two key elements to building and sustaining safety, connection, and trust in relationships.SourcesEpisodesEp. 111: How to Be Fully Present with Your PainBooksHow to Love Better* by Yung PuebloArticlesUnderstanding Containment and Attunement: Creating Safe Spaces for GrowthContainment Psychology: Exploring the Power of Emotional BoundariesTherapeutic Containment: A Powerful Approach to Mental Health Treatment10 Tips for Practicing Emotional Attunement in RelationshipsThe Art of Emotional Self-Containment: A Path to Inner PeaceWhy Emotional Attunement Is So Important, and So HealingGaslighting and Attachment TheoryThe Art of Providing Containment3 Real-World Examples of How to Listen to Your FeelingsDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not substitute individual psychological advice. *This is an affiliate link. Purchasing through affiliate links supports The Soul Horizon at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

Today, we take some time to show some major appreciation to Kesha, we discuss if we may *potentially* have low IQs and Em tells us about an important decision that she's made this week! And we also discuss Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover. Can we work out what her intentions behind the image were? Or do the intentions not matter when we consider it's potential impact… Do you have a higher IQ than us and want to tell us your thoughts about Sabrina's album cover? Email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com JOIN US FOR OUR BIGGEST LIVE SHOW EVER! We're heading to Edinburgh for our biggest live show ever. We'll be taking over the iconic Usher Hall for one night only on 3rd September. Head to SIDTLive.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Purchasing tickets may or may not increase your IQ. Follow us on Instagram:@shouldideletethat@em_clarkson@alexlight_ldnShould I Delete That is produced by Faye LawrenceStudio Manager: Dex RoyVideo Editor: Celia GomezSocial Media Manager: Sarah EnglishMusic: Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Government is set to purchase 12 new fighter jets which can be equipped with nuclear bombs - with plans to join NATO's airborne nuclear mission. Downing Street has labelled the move "the biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation." UK correspondent Gavin Grey says these jets can also drop conventional weapons. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textIn Episode 207 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are sharing their July Books on the radar. We also share some thoughts on two buzzy new releases that we read and had strong feelings about!If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today's books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's. Purchasing through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.Loving LatelyChristine - How Long Does it Take (T)Brush Cleaner Apparatus (T)Book Page (H)Latest ReadAtmosphere | Taylor Jenkins Reid (T)The Knight and the Moth | Rachel Gillig (H)July Books on the RadarNight Watchers | Daphne Woolsoncroft (T)My Train Leaves at Three | Natalie Guerrero (H)The Other Wife | Jackie Thomas-Kennedy (T)Mendell Station | J.B. Hwang (H)The Confessions | Paul Bradley Carr (T)Rose in Chains | Julie Soto (H)Everyone is Lying to You | Jo Piazza (T)Soulgazer | Maggie Rapier (H)Angel Down | Daniel Kraus (T)The Entirely True Story of the Fantastical Mesmerist Nora Grey | Kathleen Kaufman (H)Current ReadJill is Not Happy | Kaira Rouda (T)Victorian Psycho | Virginia Feito (H)If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk

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Interest and grave concern have been mounting over the impact of agriculture and the food choices we all make on the environment, particularly on climate change. With natural weather disasters occurring much more frequently and serious threats from warming of the atmosphere in general, it's natural to look for places to make change. One person who has thought a lot about this is our guest today, Dr. William Dietz of George Washington University. He's been a prominent voice in this space. Bill, you're one of the people in the field I respect most because our relationship goes back many years. Bill is professor and director of research and policy at the Global Food Institute at George Washington University. But especially pertinent to our discussion today is that Dr. Dietz was co-chair of the Lancet Commission on the global syndemic of obesity, under nutrition and climate change. Today, we'll focus on part of that discussion on beef in particular. Interview Summary Bill, let's start out with a basic question. What in the heck is a syndemic? A syndemic is a word that reflects the interaction of these three pandemics that we're facing. And those are obesity, under nutrition, and we've also called climate change a syndemic insofar as it affects human health. These three pandemics interact at both the biologic and social levels and have a synergistic adverse impact on each other. And they're driven by large scale social forces, which foster clustering and have a disparate impact on marginalized populations. Both in the developed and equally important, in the developing world. Here are a couple of examples of syndemics. So, increased greenhouse gases from high income countries reduce crop yields in the micronutrient content of crops, which in turn contribute to food insecurity and undernutrition in low and middle income countries. And eventually the reduction in crop yields and the micronutrient content of crops is going to affect high income countries. Beef production is a really important driver of the climate change, and we're a major contributor in terms of the US' contribution. And beef production drives both methane and nitrous oxide emissions, and in turn, the consumption of red and processed meat causes obesity, diabetes, colon cancer, and cardiovascular disease. And finally, obesity, stunting and nutrition insecurity occur in the same children and in the same population in low- and middle-income countries. Okay, so we'll come back to beef in a moment, but first, help us understand the importance of agriculture overall and our food choices in changing climate. Well, so I think we have to go back to where this, the increase in mean global surface temperatures began, in about 1950. Those temperatures have climbed in a linear fashion since then. And we're now approaching a key level of increase of 1.5 degrees centigrade. The increase in mean surface temperature is driven by increased greenhouse gases, and the US is particularly culpable in this respect. We're it's second only to China in terms of our greenhouse gas emissions. And on a per capita basis, we're in the top four with China, India, and Brazil and now the US. And in the US, agriculture contributes about 10% of greenhouse gas emissions, and about 30% of fossil fuels are responsible for greenhouse gas emissions. But when you look at the actual contribution of car use among the fossil fuel use, it's pretty close to the contribution of greenhouse gases from agriculture. The important point here is each one degree increase centigrade in air temperatures associated with a 7% increase in water vapor. And this is responsible for the major adverse weather events that we're seeing today in terms of increased frequency and severity of hurricanes, the droughts. And I learned a new term from the New York Times a couple of days ago from the science section, which is atmospheric thirst. I had trouble understanding how climate change would contribute to drought, but that same effect in terms of absorbing moisture that occurs and drives the adverse weather events also dries out the land. So increasingly there's increased need for water use, which is driven by atmospheric thirst. But that increase in air temperature and the increase in water vapor, is what really drives these storms. Because in the Pacific and in the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, this increase in air temperature is associated with an increase in water temperature, which further drives the increase in the severity of these storms. Thanks for that background. Now let's get to beef. You and I were not long ago at the Healthy Eating Research conference. And you gave what I thought was a very compelling talk on beef. We'll talk in a minute about how much beef figures into this overall picture, but first, tell us how beef production affects both climate and health. And you mentioned nitrous oxide and methane, but how does this all work? Cattle production is a big driver of the release of methane. And methane comes from cow burps. The important thing to understand about methane is that it's 80 times more powerful than CO2 in terms of its greenhouse gas emission. And that's because it has a very long half-life when it gets up into the atmosphere? Well, actually it's interesting because the half-life of methane is shorter than the half-life of nitrous oxide. So, it's an appropriate target for reduction. And the reduction has to occur by virtue of reduced beef consumption, which would reduce beef production. The other piece of this is that nitrous oxide is derived from fertilizer that's not absorbed by plants. And the application of fertilizer is a very wasteful process and a huge percent of fertilizer that's applied to crops is not absorbed by those plants. And it washes into the Mississippi River and down to the Gulf of Mexico. But also, increases the genesis of nitrous oxide. And nitrous oxide is an even more powerful greenhouse gas than methane. About 260 times more powerful than CO2 with a very, very long half-life. So, as a target, we really ought to be focused on methane, and if we're going to focus on methane, we need to focus on beef. You could imagine people who are opposed to these views on climate change making fun of cows burping. I mean, are there enough cows, burping enough where the methane that's coming out is a problem? Yes. Maybe a better term that we can use is enteric fermentation, which is in effect cow burps. But enteric fermentation is the major source of methane. And nitrous oxide, the same thing. The agricultural system which supports cattle production, like the feedlot fattening from corn and wheat. The genesis of nitrous oxide is a product of fertilizer use and fertilizer use is a real important source of nitrous oxide because of the amount of fertilizer which is not absorbed by plants. But which washes into the Mississippi River and causes the dead zone in the Gulf, but also generates an enormous amount of nitrous oxide. So, between those two, the enteric fermentation and the origin of nitrous oxide from fertilizer use, are a lethal combination in terms of increasing greenhouse gas emissions. And it's important to know that those greenhouse gas emissions are associated with important declines in crop yields. Crop yields have declined by about 5% for maize for wheat, for soybeans, and somewhat less for rice. These crop yields have yet to affect the US but are clearly a problem in the Global South. In your talk, you cited a paper by Scarborough and colleagues that was published in the Journal Nature Food that modeled the environmental impact of various diets. Could you please explain what they found? This was a really nice study of four diets in the United Kingdom. Actually it was five diets. They looked at vegans, vegetarians, low meat eaters, medium meat eaters and high meat eaters. And looked at the contribution of these diets to the genesis of methane, nitrous oxide, and also importantly, land use and water use. And the most expensive, and the most detrimental environmental impact of these diets, were the among the high meat eaters. These were substantially greater than than the genesis of for example, methane by vegans. For example, high meat eaters generated about 65 kilograms per day of methane compared to vegans, which generated only four kilograms per day of methane. And when you reduce beef, and there were two lower categories, these measures come much more into line with what we'd like to have. The low meat eaters generate about half of methane that the high meat eaters generate. This is also true for their genesis of nitrous oxide. And importantly, the land use among vegans and vegetarians is about a third of the land use required for the production of beef. And water use by meat production is about twice that generated by the water use by the production of plant-based diets. I think these are important data because they, they really reflect the importance of a lower meat consumption and higher plant-based diet. Not just in terms of greenhouse gases, but also in terms of land use and water use. Not to mention health. Not to mention health. Yes. I think it's important to continue to remind ourselves that beef consumption is associated with a variety of chronic diseases like obesity, like diabetes, like colon cancer and like cardiovascular disease. So, there's this double whammy from beef consumption, not only on the climate but also on human health. In your talk that I heard it was interesting to see how you interpreted this information because you weren't arguing for no beef consumption. Because you were saying there could be tremendous benefit from people going from the high beef consumption category to a lower category. If you could take all the people who are consuming beef and drop them down a category, it sounds like there would be tremendous benefits. People could still have their beef but just not have it as often. Right. I think that's an important observation that we're not talking about the elimination of beef. We're talking about the reduction in beef. And the Eat Lancet Commission pointed out that protein consumption in the US was six times what it should be in terms of human needs. And a lot of that protein comes from beef. And there's this belief, widespread, popular belief that beef is the most important source of protein. But comparisons of plant-based diets and plant-based proteins have an equivalent impact and equivalent absorption pattern like beef and are equally nourishing. That's a really important thing to make prominent because people are thinking more and more about protein and it's nice to know there are various healthier ways to get protein than from a traditional meat diet. Well, one of the, one of the important reports from the dietary guidelines advisory committee was to reclassify lentils, beans and peas as proteins rather than vegetables. And I think that's a, something which has not been widely appreciated, but it gives us a real important area to point to as an alternative protein to beef. Bill, on this calculus, how important is the way the cattle are raised? So, you know, you have big cattle farms that might have a hundred thousand cattle in a single place being raised in very close quarters. And it's industrial agriculture, the kind of the epitome of industrial agriculture. But more and more people are beginning to study or experiment with or actually implement regenerative agriculture methods. How much would that help the environment? That's kind of a complicated question. If we just start with beef production, we know that grass fed beef has a healthier fatty acid profile than feedlot fat and beef. But the total generation of greenhouse gases among grass fed beef is greater because they're fostered on land for a longer period of time than those cattle which are committed to feedlots. My understanding is that most of the cattle that go to feedlots are first raised on grass and then moved to feedlots where they're fed these commodity products of corn and wheat and, and maybe not soy. But that feedlot fattening is a critical step in beef production and is associated with overcrowding, antibiotic use, the generation of toxic dust really. An enormous amount of fecal material that needs to be adequately disposed of. It's the feedlot fattening of beef is what adds the adverse fatty acid content, and also contributes to the local environment and the damage to the local environment as a consequence of the cattle that are being raised. Appreciate you weighing in on that. Let's talk about what might be done. So how do we go about increasing awareness, and the action, for that matter, in response to the contributions of beef production to climate change? It begins with understanding about the contribution of beef production to climate change. This is not a well understood problem. For example, there was a study of 10 major news sources a couple of years ago which asked what the major contributions were of climate change. And they surveyed a hundred articles in each of 10 sources of information, which were popular press like New York Times, Washington Post, etc. And, at the top of that list, they characterize climate change as a consequence of fossil fuels. Whereas a recognition of the contribution of the agricultural system was at the bottom of that list and poorly covered. It's no surprise that people don't understand this and that's where we have to start. We have to improve people's perception of the contribution of beef. The other thing is that I don't think we can expect any kind of progress at the federal level. But in order to build the critical mass, a critical focus, we need to look at what we can personally change. First in our own behavior and then engaging family, peers and organizational networks to build the political will to begin to generate federal response. Now, this brings up a really critical point that I'm not sure we have the time to do this. I don't think we are facing the whole issue of climate change with the kind of emphasis and concern that it deserves. I mentioned at the outset that the mean surface temperature is increasing rapidly. And the expectation was, and the goal was to achieve no greater than a 1.5 degrees centigrade increase by 2050. Well, in 2024, there was already a report that the mean surface temperature had already increased in some places by 1.5 degrees centigrade. So there has to be an urgency to this that I don't think people, are aware of. Youth understand this and youth feel betrayed and hopeless. And I think one of the important characteristics of what we can personally change, in engaging our family and peers, is a way of beginning to generate hope that change can occur. Because we can see it if it's our family and if it's our peers. Another important and critical strategy at the institution and state level is procurement policies. These, I think, are the most powerful tool that we have to change production at the municipal or local level, or at the state level. And we were part of an effort to get the HHS to change their procurement policy for their agencies. And although at the very last minute in the Biden administration, they agreed to do this, that's been superseded now by the changes that Trump has instituted. Nonetheless, this can be a local issue and that's where local change has to occur if we're going to build political will from the ground up. Bill, tell me a little bit more about procurement because a lot of people don't even think about that term. But it turns out that the federal government and local and state governments buy lots of food. How is it that they buy lots of food and how they could have sway over the food environment just by their purchasing decisions? So, let's take schools. Schools are a logical place. They have large contracts with vendors and if they set standards for what those vendors were supplying, like insisted on alternative proteins in at least some of their meal services that would have a big impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from school meals. And would have a positive impact on the health of students in those schools. This is known as value-based purchasing. Purchasing of products related to values that have to do with not only greenhouse gases, but also animal husbandry and fair workers' rights, and strategies like that. These are possible. They should be beginning in our universities. And this is an effort that we have underway here at George Washington University. But there are even better examples where universities have used plants as a default option in their cafeterias, which has, shown that when you do that and when you make the plant-based option the only visible choice, people choose it. And, in three universities, Lehigh, Rensselaer at Polytech, and Tulane, when they made plant-based options the only visible option, although you could ask for the alternative, the choices went up to 50 to almost 60 to 80% when the plant-based option was offered. And these were things like a lentil olive and mushroom spaghetti, which has a very low greenhouse gas emission. In fact, the net effect of these choices was a 24% reduction in greenhouse gases on days when the default was offered. These are practical types of initiatives. We need to increase the demand for these options as an alternative to beef. Bill, I like how you're approaching this from kind of the big top level down, but also from the ground up. Because you talk about things that the federal government could do, for example, but also how important individual choices are. And how people can work with their families and friends and have an inspirational effect by changing their own behavior. Those sorts of things make me hopeful. But let me ask, how hopeful are you? Because I'm hearing from you this sort of dire picture that we might be too late, and that the climate change is happening so rapidly and that the social change needed to overcome that is painfully slow. But on the other hand, you're speaking some optimistic things. So how do you feel overall about where this is going? I'm moderately hopeful. And moderately hopeful because I think young people are engaged. And we need to address the hopelessness that many of them feel. They feel betrayed by us. They feel like the adults in this country have let them down and have not focused enough. That's understandable. Particularly now given the distractions of the new administration. And I think we're in a real crisis and things all of a sudden are very fluid in terms of national initiatives. They've been dominated by the Trump administration, but I think that's changing. And I think that the kind of despotism that led to the station of troops in California, in Los Angeles, is a case in point of overreach of the government. The kind of ICE activities really deserve resistance. And all of that, I think, plays into this notion that we're in a fluid time. This is not a time that people are necessarily going to focus on beef consumption. But the fact that all of these climate changes, clearly a major issue at least for those who admit it, means that we need to begin and continue to build the political will for changes in beef consumption as well as changes in transportation policy. I think that actually beef consumption is an easier target then changes in transportation policy, which is driven by the way our communities are constructed. And in many cases, the only way to get from one place to another is by car, which means that we're going to have a continued dependence on fossil fuels. I don't think we can say the same thing about beef consumption because if we institute reductions in beef consumption, I think we can have a very immediate and longer-term impact on greenhouse gas emissions and therefore on climate change. Bio William (Bill) Dietz is the Director of Research and Policy for the Global Food Institute and a Professor in the Department of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences. Dietz is a member of the National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine) and serves as a consultant to the Roundtable on Obesity Solutions. He also is the Director of the STOP Obesity Alliance at The George Washington University. He served as Director of the The Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention & Wellness until June 30, 2024. He is Co-Chair of the Washington, DC Department of Health's Diabesity Committee, a Commissioner on the Washington, DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education's Healthy Youth & Schools Commission, and Chair of its Subcommittee on Physical Activity. Dietz is also Co-Chair of The Lancet Commission on Obesity.

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In this high-impact episode, Todd Eury leads a grounded and insightful discussion about smarter pharmacy purchasing in one of the most challenging business climates pharmacy has ever faced. Joined by Josh Miller of HAC Pharmacies and SureCost founder Calvin Hunsicker, the conversation reveals both the pain points and the real-world solutions driving meaningful change for pharmacy leaders. Josh shares how managing procurement for 24 pharmacy locations used to mean hours of manual price comparisons and reactive decisions. That changed when his team adopted SureCost—resulting in over $200,000 in savings every four months. Josh walks listeners through the implementation journey, staff adoption, and the purchasing tools that now empower his team to make confident, data-driven decisions. Calvin brings industry-wide context with findings from the 2025 Smarter Purchasing Report, highlighting stubborn inefficiencies in pharmacy procurement and why so many organizations still rely on outdated processes. He unpacks key data trends, the surprising insights from this year's report, and what leaders can take away to begin transforming their own operations. This episode is more than a success story—it's a strategic playbook for pharmacy operators who are ready to lead through disruption, adapt to pricing volatility, and take back control of their margins.

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When Sara Reardon's friends discovered she had answers for all their (and their moms') weird vagina questions, they called her “The Vagina Whisperer.” Sara embraced the nickname and, like a true superhero, put on her cape (ahem, vulva costume) and went on a mission to save leaky, dry, painful, and aging vaginas around the world with her pelvic floor physical therapy practice and fun, educational videos. Tune in for Sara's tips — and answers to YOUR questions — about keeping things healthy down there. … Recommendations from the archive • #49 Healing After Childbirth • All episodes from our ongoing Sex & Parenthood Series (we will be airing a few of these in the coming weeks as we gear up for our next batch of new episodes) … Upcoming live pelvic floor AMA! Join Hillary and her very own pelvic floor PT, Debra Goldman, for a live AMA on Wednesday, June 18th 1-2pm ET. This event is available for LST+ members, and we are currently offering 10% off annual membership with code VAGINA. We did this once before and it was super fun, so don't miss it! There is truly no such thing as TMI here, so come prepared with questions! … Episode resources *Purchasing with our affiliate links helps support the show! • Vagina Survival Kit, curated for LST by Sara • Sara's book: FLOORED: A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage • Sara's website • The Vagina Whisperer on Instagram … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textIn Episode 205 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into queer genre fiction! We discuss what we love about genre fiction that explores LGBTQ+ themes and characters, why these stories matter, and the importance of making them widely available for all readers.If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today's books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's. Purchasing through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.Loving LatelyThe ARC Calendar (T)@mikaelabooks_@amysalwaysreading Fantastic FictionThey Called Him Mostly Harmless - HBO Max (H)Latest ReadBeautiful Ugly | Alice Feeney (T)The Manicurists Daughter | Susan Lieu (H)Book Talk - Genre Queer BooksBookmoryWith A Vengeance | Riley Sager (T)Count My Lies | Sophie Stava (H)The Ghostwriter | Julie Clark (T)The Bright Years | Sarah Damoff (H)Shelf AdditionThe Book of Alchemy | Suleika Jaouad (T)Swordheart | T. Kingfisher (H)If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk

Production Designer Adam Rowe joins Kim Wannop to talk all things Matlock – CBS's stylish legal reboot starring Kathy Bates. Hear how he transformed repurposed sets into high-gloss, emotionally driven environments. From reflections and ring lights to 18 unique courtroom builds, this episode is a must-listen for fans of TV production design and visual storytelling.Perfect for fans of The Good Wife, Ally McBeal, The Practice, and anyone who loves smart mystery dramas with layered sets.#Matlock #CBSMatlock #ProductionDesign #KathyBates #BehindTheScenes #SetDesign #DecoratingPages #TVProduction

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Judicial Watch deeply reveals taxpayer dollars fund university research using aborted fetal remains, including baby skulls, as Planned Parenthood ongoing profits. In ‘Truth Be Told,' Matt Palumbo discusses baby part harvesting. The show also tackles surging campus antisemitism, media's failure, and Jake Tapper's revelations on covering Joe Biden's cognitive health, exposing American media's activist...

Send us a textIn Episode 204 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into queer genre fiction! We discuss what we love about genre fiction that explores LGBTQ+ themes and characters, why these stories matter, and the importance of making them widely available for all readers.If you prefer other shopping options, you can find today's books on Bookshop.org or Blackwell's. Purchasing through these links supports us with a small commission, at no extra cost to you.Loving LatelyElf - Holy Hydration! - Coconut Mist (T)e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm (T)Frenshe - Bergamot Cedar (H)Magnesium stick - Cashmere Vanilla (H)Eos Body Lotion - Cashmere Vanilla (H)Latest ReadThe Staircase in the Woods | Chuck Wendig (T+H)Book Talk - Queer Genre-FictionBlack River Orchard | Chuck WendigWoodworking | Emily St. JamesA Gentleman's Gentleman | TJ Alexander (T)Rainbow Black | Maggie Thrash (H)Disappoint Me | Nicola Dinan (T)Girl Serpent Thorn | Melissa Bashardoust (H)Shelf AdditionThe Salvage | Anbara Salam (T)This Kind of Trouble | Tochi Eze (H)If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk