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"Live free and grind." Welcome to the first episode in a new series on the Ali on the Run Show called "No Stupid Questions." This is where experts come in to answer everything you've always wanted to ask about running. We'll be covering a wide range of topics including personal running and coaching, shoes and gear, the business of running, and "no such thing as TMI." The goal is to offer both straightforward and nuanced answers to the questions you've been hesitant to ask or that you still don't quite understand. First up in this series: all about professional running, with former professional runners and current hosts of the Off the Rails podcast, Aisha Praught Leer and Eric Jenkins. Aisha and Eric offer unique perspectives. They both ran professionally for big brands (Nike, Under Armour, Puma), and have since retired while staying active in the sport. They have the inside scoop, but aren't bound by NDAs or brand loyalties. They are unfiltered, honest, and always willing to go there. FOLLOW AISHA @aishapraughtleer FOLLOW ERIC @_ericjenkins SPONSOR: Shokz: Use code ALI for $10 off your next headphone purchase. IN THIS EPISODE: Everything you need to know about pacers (5:45) On the track: from pre-meet and logistics to what it actually means when people say a track is "fast" (23:00) In the marathon: medals, separate starts, and more (48:30) Money talks, and the business of professional running (54:45) On doping, drama, chafing, waxing, and more (1:19:30) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
Donald Trump's state of the union speech was the culmination of many months of lies about his economy and his tariffs. Yet in recent days, even Fox News has been admitting to how bad the news is getting. Fox figures have gently tried to tell Trump the truth about tariffs: One hinted Trump should use the Supreme Court ruling against them as an offramp. Another said Republicans are privately celebrating the decision. A third warned the tariffs badly threaten the GOP's midterm hopes. On Fox Business, one anchor was surprisingly blunt about Friday's bad inflation data. And a reporter called the recent 1.4 percent growth numbers a “bad miss.” Yet Trump needs his media allies to sugarcoat his economy through the midterms. We talked to Media Matters senior fellow Matthew Gertz. He explains how Trump's economy is creating serious dissonance for Fox propagandists and viewers alike, how this reveals Trump's deepening problems with his base, and why all this spells trouble for the GOP this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hillary Clinton stormed out of Epstein deposition after photo of her testifying was leaked by Benny Johnson and Lauren Boebert, forcing Republicans to rant on X and Chairman James Comer to respond. Hillary fires back over hearing rules, dodges tough questions, and the political fallout intensifies.New polling reveals shifting views on immigration and national pride, while Ayanna Pressley compares ICE to the KKK. JD Vance weighs in on SNAP data and November strategy, and Stephen A. Smith addresses 2028 speculation.The biggest showdown? Matt Walsh delivers a detailed and emotional takedown of Candace Owens' theories surrounding Erika Kirk, refocusing attention on the actual evidence and the real victims. Megyn Kelly weighs in, Tucker Carlson enters the debate, and the media world reacts as the story explodes online.Plus: Alvin Bragg drops charges against a man accused of assaulting NYPD officers, Melania Trump's taxpayer savings compared to Jill Biden, Cardi B endorses Jasmine Crockett, and a cultural deep dive into the latest viral moments.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Go into your next physical feeling confident with Field of Greens —one scoop, once a day, done. Get 20% off https://FOGCHICKS.com with code CHICKS.If you're tired of feeling tired, Native Hydrate has a special bundle deal at a fraction of the retail price—backed by a 365-day risk-free guarantee—at https://NativeHydrate.com/ChicksStop overpaying for your prescriptions. Go to https://Super.com/rx right now to see how much you can save. This Brooklyn Bedding offer is not available anywhere else: https://BrooklynBedding.com usecode CHICKS for 30% off sitewide—let them know we sent you!Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite
Hillary Clinton stormed out of Epstein deposition after photo of her testifying was leaked by Benny Johnson and Lauren Boebert, forcing Republicans to rant on X and Chairman James Comer to respond. Hillary fires back over hearing rules, dodges tough questions, and the political fallout intensifies. New polling reveals shifting views on immigration and national […]
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Tonight on AK-47 Radio Sam gives the AAR on his range day with the Midwest Industries Alpha AK and Krink rails, as well as pushing the Palmetto State Armory AK-101 past the 1000 round count. Will it lose headspace? Will Sam lose his head? If so, no damage done! Round it off with a Commissar surplus slurp haul and its a good day!
Receiving an OCPD diagnosis can leave you unsure where to begin, but the traits that once fueled rigidity and perfectionism can also support meaningful change. This guide introduces RAILS, a five‑step framework designed to help you start removing the “disorder” from your obsessive‑compulsive personality. The steps encourage building self‑respect, acknowledging how maladaptive perfectionism has caused harm, identifying the protective strategies you've used to manage insecurity, learning to sit with uncomfortable emotions rather than avoiding them, and realigning your daily actions with your true values and priorities.By consistently practicing these tools—through therapy, journaling, reading, support groups, or open conversations—you gradually rewire old patterns and melt the rigidity that has held you back. With patience and sustained effort, you can shift toward the healthy, adaptive end of the obsessive‑compulsive spectrum and create a more flexible, authentic, and fulfilling life.
In this episode, Lex chats to Joseph Chalom, CEO of SharpLink, a Nasdaq-listed leader in digital asset treasury management focused on Ethereum. Joseph shares his journey from BlackRock and the Aladdin platform to pioneering digital asset strategies, including staking and tokenization. The discussion explores the evolution of fintech, the integration of crypto into institutional finance, and the future of decentralized finance (DeFi) and AI-powered financial agents. Joseph highlights SharpLink approach to making Ether productive for investors and the growing institutional adoption of blockchain technologies. NOTABLE DISCUSSION POINTS: SharpLink's scale and “productivity” pitch for ETH We hear that SharpLink (Nasdaq listed since July 2025) has raised a little over $3B in equity, holds ~$3B of ETH, and claims it stakes nearly 100% of its ether—framing itself as a public equities “one click” way to get both ETH upside and yield. A rare behind the scenes look at BlackRock's crypto playbook We get specifics on how BlackRock approached digital assets through three pillars—Circle/USDC reserves, the Coinbase integration (announced Aug 4, 2022) to make crypto trading “boring” for institutions, and tokenization via BUIDL on Ethereum with Securitize, which he calls the largest tokenized fund. The next wave thesis AI agents + Ethereum rails Chalom argues the underestimated unlock is autonomous AI agents using Ethereum for programmable settlement, continuously reallocating capital across staking, lending, liquidity, and DeFi while monitoring smart contract risk—replacing manual “yield farming” with always on optimization. TOPICS Sharplink, BlackRock, FutureAdvisor, Ethereum, ETH, Buidl, Aladdin, digital assets, treasury management, decentralized finance, tokenization, Bitcoin, AI, AI Agents, Roboadvisors, Autonomous Agents ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT
Send a textImagine an autonomous agent that dreams up a business, raises funds, ships code, and starts earning—all without a human in the loop. That's no longer sci‑fi. We sit down with Rodrigo Coelho to map the rails that make it plausible: reliable blockchain data, open payment standards, and human‑grade controls that keep machine spenders on track.We start with a myth many still believe: blockchains are easy to read. Rodrigo explains why they were write‑first, and how The Graph became a quiet backbone of DeFi by turning messy ledgers into queryable data. Years of running high‑throughput infrastructure set the stage for AMP, a SQL‑first, local‑first approach that unifies access across chains, runs on‑prem for banks, and proves that internal datasets match on‑chain truth—fuel for compliance, audit, and real‑world finance moving on blockchain rails.Then we connect the dots with AI. Leaders who once shrugged at crypto now see agents as the perfect fit: low fees, transparency, and observability. With X402 enabling open micropayments over HTTP, the next missing piece was control. Enter "ampersend", a dashboard and policy plane for agent wallets, spend limits, batching, and reputation‑aware routing. Think: “only transact with agents above a reputation threshold,” “cap this task at 50 cents,” or “enforce daily budgets,” all verifiable and auditable. We also unpack emerging standards like ERC‑8004 for reputation and the Advanced AI Society's proof of control, outlining the identity, trust, and policy stack enterprises need before they unleash agents at scale.By 2026, expect major institutions to settle on blockchain rails, blending privacy with auditability, and tokenizing everything from bonds to real estate. The opportunity is clear: give agents the autonomy to create value while giving humans the levers to define, observe, and verify. If you care about AI agents, Web3 data, enterprise compliance, and the future of payments, this conversation connects the technical dots to the business outcomes.Enjoyed the episode? Follow the show, share it with a friend who loves AI or Web3, and leave a 5‑star review to help more people find us.This episode was recorded through a Descript call on February 5, 2026. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/how-ai-agents-will-spend-earn-and-prove-trust-on-blockchain-rails/..........................................................................
Mauricio Salatino, open source and ecosystem engineer at Diagrid and author of Platform Engineering on Kubernetes, joins guest host Kasper Borg Nissen to break down why Kubernetes is a foundation, not just a standalone platform. They discuss ecosystem-driven platform design, reducing developer cognitive load, bringing feedback from production back into the ‘inner loop' of development, and how generative AI is reshaping platform APIs and tooling. They explore whether Kubernetes is still waiting for its “Rails moment” — an opinionated, developer-first layer that makes building on it dramatically simpler.Links mentioned in the episode:Platform Engineering on Kubernetes by Mauricio Salatino (Manning):https://www.manning.com/books/platform-engineering-on-kubernetesThe Evolution of Platforms: Gen.AI Edition (Blog Post by Mauricio Salatino):https://www.salaboy.com/2025/11/18/the-evolution-of-platforms-genai-edition/
A heart-warming new community initiative is bringing style, dignity, and independence directly to nursing home residents across the region. “Rocking the Rails” is a travelling retail experience designed to ensure elderly individuals can continue choosing their own clothing and personal items — empowering them to maintain independence, identity, and confidence. The initiative is led by Maggie Cronin, proud owner of The Family Store in Kilrush. A family-run department store established over 30 years ago. Alan Morrissey spoke to Maggie about "Rocking the Rails" and her family store on Clare FM's Morning Focus. Image (c) The Family Store Limited via Facebook
Over 130,000 years ago, White-throated Rails migrated across hundreds of miles from Madagascar to the tiny island of Aldabra. Fossil records show that these wayward birds evolved to be entirely flightless, and went extinct when the island was lost to sea level rise. But some 20,000 years later, Aldabra reemerged from the Indian Ocean and a new wave of rails settled in. Today, the Aldabra subspecies of White-throated Rails are flightless once again! It's a rare example of a phenomenon called iterative evolution.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Marty sits down with Jesse Shrader, co-founder and CEO of Amboss, to discuss the evolution of the Lightning Network, how Taproot Assets are bringing stablecoins and multi-asset trading to Bitcoin, the launch of Amboss's RailsX peer-to-peer exchange and Magma MCP tool for AI agents, and why Bitcoin is positioned to become the backbone of global commerce and foreign exchange settlement. Jesse on X: https://x.com/Jestopher_BTC Amboss: https://amboss.tech/ STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz Opportunity Cost Extension: https://www.opportunitycost.app/ Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4 Promo Code: TFTC99 Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ SLNT https://slnt.com/tftc Lygos: https://bit.ly/4koiJmB Salt of the Earth: https://drinksote.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/
The Big Bull Tunnel in Wise County, Virginia looks like any other railroad tunnel, just a simple cut through a hillside. Looks, though, can be deceiving, as the tunnel's history is packed with accidents, strange noises, deaths, and a chilling encounter that turned a routine inspection into a bit of Appalachian folklore. In this episode, Steve and Rod tell the story of the tunnel's difficult construction, the tragedies that followed, and the story that convinced railroad officials something inside the mountain was best avoided.If you like our Stories of Appalachia, be sure to subscribe and share the podcast with friends who love Appalachian history and folklore. If you want to help us continue telling these stories, consider becoming a supporter of the podcast at Spreaker, where you'll get an ad-free feed of the podcast, plus extras like supporter-only episodes!Thanks for listening!
In this episode I talk with Tyler Ewing about Ductwork, his innovative workflow framework for Ruby and Rails. We explore its unique position between background job libraries like Sidekiq and heavier solutions like Temporal, and how Ductwork aims to streamline complex workflows with a focus on durability and usability.Links:Ductwork WebsiteDuctwork GitHubDuctwork DocsNonsense Monthly
On this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris, Andrew, and David dive into the newly released Claude Opus 4.6 and share their frustrations and solutions for debugging a turbo stream issue in Rails. They discuss a range of debugging challenges they've faced, including Rails credentials decryption errors and handling unexpected URL parameters in Pagy. The conversation shifts to the Ruby Gala, a fundraising event tied to RubyConf, highlighting its purpose, structure, and some notable people being honored. They reflect on their experiences with Hack Days at conferences, the challenges they pose, and suggest transforming them into structured workshops to maximize learning and engagement. Hit download now to hear more! LinksJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftIntroducing Claude Opus 4.6 (Anthropic)Raise a more descriptive error when file cannot be decrypted (PR #56735)RubyConf-July 14th-16th 2026, Red Rock Casino Resort, Las Vegas, NVKisses from Andrew shirtHoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.JudoscaleMake your deployments bulletproof with autoscaling that just works.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter
In this episode, Jared Norman joins us to talk about his journey from aspiring game developer to founder of Super Good Software, an agency specializing in e-commerce and Solidus. Jared shares the story of how Spree evolved into Solidus, the role his team played in that transition, and what it's like to build a specialized consultancy around open source e-commerce. We also get into branding, business development, the complexities of e-commerce beyond product management, and his podcast Dead Code.Related LinksJared's WebsiteLinkedInDribbbleSuper Good SoftwareSolidusDead Code Podcast
A Porter's Life: Riding the Rails of Black Labor HistoryThe morning of April 6th 1907, Ross Wood decided to fill out the application to become a Pullman Porter. He was 23 years old, and until this point he has only ever worked as a servant; a “houseboy”. Wood was born to parents that were enslaved not too long before he was born. He thought about how if he had been born just 20 years earlier, he too would've been a slave. He wanted to be a porter. It was a respected job among his black peers and even though he would spend his days being demeaned, the $10 a week might've been enough incentive. Sources Labor Union Negotiation and Agreement Files, 1920-1969. 1920. Pullman's Palace Car Company. Employee Indexes and Registers, 1875-1946. 1875. Application and Service Files, 1900-1964. 1900. United States Railroad Administration. Union Contract Agreement Books, 1919-1958. 1919.https://jimcrowmuseum.ferris.edu/question/2021/august.htm Send us a textSupport the showAlso, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!!If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at media@77flavorschi.com WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE! Visit our website https://www.77flavorschi.com Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschi Dario dariodurhamphoto Sara @sarafaddah
Please enjoy this repeat of a popular episode first aired in September 2024.David Heinemeier Hansson is the creator of the Ruby on Rails software framework, the co-founder of Basecamp, a member of Shopify's board of directors, an investor in multiple tech startups, a racecar driver, and a family man with children. He's a modern-day polymath.Yet his workday calendar is not full of appointments and meetings. He abhors managing employees and attending meetings. His is a maker's schedule, he says, with much uninterrupted time dedicated to solving problems he cares about.In this episode, Heinemeier Hansson addresses the rise of Rails, Basecamp, and, yes, time management.For an edited and condensed transcript with embedded audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/save-time-by-managing-less-says-dhh.For all condensed transcripts with audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/tag/podcastsListener reviews of Ecommerce Conversations elevate visibility and help others experience the lessons of online entrepreneurs. We invite you to leave a review on this channel. ******The mission of Practical Ecommerce is to help online merchants improve their businesses. We do this with expert articles, podcasts, and webinars. We are an independent publishing company founded in 2005 and unaffiliated with any ecommerce platform or provider. https://www.practicalecommerce.com
What if you could keep Rails pages fast, accessible, and SEO‑friendly, yet still get modern interactivity without shipping a mountain of JavaScript? We sit down with Cameron Dutro to unpack Live Component, a server‑first approach that breathes life into ViewComponent by treating state as data, rendering on the server, and morphing the DOM with Hotwire. No fragile ID wiring. No React by default. Just clear state, small payloads, and focused updates.We trace the path that led here: experiments rendering Ruby in the browser with Ruby.wasm, Opal, and even a TypeScript Ruby interpreter, and why those payloads and debugging pain pushed the work back to the server. Cameron explains the Live Component mental model—initializer‑defined state, slots, and a sidecar Stimulus controller—plus how targeted re‑renders make forms and micro‑interactions feel instant. We talk transports (HTTP vs WebSockets), serialization best practices for Active Record data, and where React still shines for high‑intensity builders and editors.Beyond the code, we dig into the bigger web story: how DX‑first choices often punish users on slower devices and networks, and why a balanced, server‑driven approach can close that gap. You'll hear real‑world tradeoffs, debugging techniques that feel like home to Rails devs, and a clever fix born from a Snake game that surfaced timing issues and led to a preempt option for queued renders. If your team wants dynamic islands without adopting a full SPA, this conversation offers a practical roadmap.Explore Live Component at livecomponent.org and the GitHub org at github.com/livecomponent. If this resonated, follow, share with a Rails friend, and leave a review so more builders can find it.Send us some love.JudoscaleAutoscaling that actually works. Take control of your cloud hosting. HoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.JudoscaleAutoscaling that actually works. Take control of your cloud hosting.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Rails, Trails, and the New Adventure Hub: Exploring Boulder City.Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In this episode, our Host, Howard Fox, caught up with Jill Lagan, CEO of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce and host of the Best Dam Podcast. Together, they dive into the exciting developments happening in Boulder City—from a brand new state-of-the-art indoor Nevada State Railroad Museum, to the eagerly anticipated Travel Nevada Adventure Center, a one-stop hub for outdoor recreation that's set to transform visitor experiences. Jill Lagan shares insights into the city's rich heritage, the impact of tourism, and Boulder City's commitment to inclusivity and environmental stewardship. Whether you're a lover of small-town charm, interested in heritage tourism, or looking for your next adventure just outside of Las Vegas, this conversation is packed with inspiration, community pride, and plenty of reasons to add Boulder City to your travel list. Tune in for stories, updates, and a closer look at how Boulder City is welcoming visitors and locals alike to explore and enjoy the great outdoors!DISCUSSION00:00 Boulder City's Heritage Tourism Expansion03:34 Boulder City Adventure Hub Unveiled07:14 Expanding Train Operations for Growth13:08 Drive Market vs. Extended Stays15:32 "Celebrating Rural Community Efforts"19:10 "Sustainable Bus Tourism Solutions"24:10 "Community Stories Through Podcasting"29:44 Lake Mead: Recreation Amid Environmental Challenges32:15 Certified Autism and Accessibility Center36:36 "Discover Boulder City Attractions."LEARN MORETo learn more about Jill and the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, visit their website at https://www.bouldercitychamber.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bouldercitychamberThe Best Dam Podcast: https://www.thebestdampodcast.net/Please sign up so that you can be notified whenever a new episode is published.Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City: http://boulderrailroadmuseum.org/Travel Nevada Adventure Centers: https://adventure.travelnevada.biz/landing-page/adventure-center-visitor-information/NEXT STEPSVisit us at https://outdooradventureseries.com to like, comment, and share our episodes.KEYWORDSJill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, Travel Nevada Adventure Center, Nevada State Railroad Museum, The Best Dam Podcast, Travel Nevada, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview#Jill Lagan #BoulderCityChamberofCommerce #TravelNevadaAdventureCenter #NevadaStateRailroadMuseum #TheBestDamPodcast #OutdoorAdventureSeries #PodcastInterviewMy Favorite Podcast Tools: Production by Descript Hosting Buzzsprout Show Notes by Castmagic Website powered by Podpage Be a Podcast Guest by PodMatch
Donald Trump appears in deep denial about how widely hated his ICE raids have become. He let out a strange, rambling tirade to reporters about how the “silent majority” is still behind what ICE is doing, bizarrely citing approval of the raids among his own White House employees to make the case. In another rant, he lied uncontrollably about the protesters, about crime in Minneapolis, and more. Interestingly, this comes as a poll from none other than Fox News finds Trump deeply under water on immigration. It also finds that very large majorities of independents think ICE is being too aggressive. Incredibly, even majorities of rural whites and non-college whites—loyal base voter groups—think the same. We talked to pro-immigrant organizer Lia Parada, who represents groups losing lawful status under Trump. She recounts what she's seeing out there, shares details about surprising new signs of opposition to ICE, and explains how Democrats can seize this moment to effect a more durable shift in public opinion. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you need any further evidence on what a menace inflation is, and what a blessing it is when inflation ends, take a look at the latest data on household wealth. After Biden, it is truly impressive how fast the turnaround happened in 2025. Under Trump, household net wealth jumped more than $9 trillion, or more than 7 percent, even after adjusting for inflation. Under Biden's four years, household net wealth, adjusted for inflation, grew an anemic 2.0 percent. It was, in a word, pathetic. The great progress by the Trump administration to shrink government spending and the federal workforce, to reduce taxation and regulation, while increasing energy production, have all contributed to faster private-sector wage growth and slower inflation. In fact, it's been deflation in some cases, meaning certain prices have actually gone down, argues Heritage Foundation chief economist E.J. Antoni on today's special video commentary.
Black Rails are marsh-inhabiting birds, more often heard than seen. Many Black Rails nest in marshes along the Atlantic seaboard and in the Midwest. But in winter they concentrate in the coastal marshes of East Texas, Louisiana, and Florida, areas that face many threats. Sadly, according to the 2025 State of the Birds Report, Black Rail populations are perilously low and continue to decline. In recent decades, the enactment of laws protecting wetlands has improved the bird's prospects.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Donald Trump appears in deep denial about how widely hated his ICE raids have become. He let out a strange, rambling tirade to reporters about how the “silent majority” is still behind what ICE is doing, bizarrely citing approval of the raids among his own White House employees to make the case. In another rant, he lied uncontrollably about the protesters, about crime in Minneapolis, and more. Interestingly, this comes as a poll from none other than Fox News finds Trump deeply under water on immigration. It also finds that very large majorities of independents think ICE is being too aggressive. Incredibly, even majorities of rural whites and non-college whites—loyal base voter groups—think the same. We talked to pro-immigrant organizer Lia Parada, who represents groups losing lawful status under Trump. She recounts what she's seeing out there, shares details about surprising new signs of opposition to ICE, and explains how Democrats can seize this moment to effect a more durable shift in public opinion. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Donald Trump appears in deep denial about how widely hated his ICE raids have become. He let out a strange, rambling tirade to reporters about how the “silent majority” is still behind what ICE is doing, bizarrely citing approval of the raids among his own White House employees to make the case. In another rant, he lied uncontrollably about the protesters, about crime in Minneapolis, and more. Interestingly, this comes as a poll from none other than Fox News finds Trump deeply under water on immigration. It also finds that very large majorities of independents think ICE is being too aggressive. Incredibly, even majorities of rural whites and non-college whites—loyal base voter groups—think the same. We talked to pro-immigrant organizer Lia Parada, who represents groups losing lawful status under Trump. She recounts what she's seeing out there, shares details about surprising new signs of opposition to ICE, and explains how Democrats can seize this moment to effect a more durable shift in public opinion. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Money doesn't become geopolitical overnight.It becomes geopolitical when the rails start to change.In this episode of MoneyNeverSleeps, Pete Townsend is joined by Sean Lee for a focused conversation on what China is really building with the digital yuan and why this moment is about infrastructure, not currency replacement.Drawing on recent meetings with the People's Bank of China, Sean explains how the digital yuan is moving beyond a domestic CBDC experiment toward offshore settlement, trade finance, and geopolitical optionality. Rather than replacing the dollar, China appears to be building parallel rails designed to keep trade moving in a more fragmented world.This is not a CBDC hype episode. It's a grounded discussion about trade, trust, gold, and how digital infrastructure reshapes global money flows.We cover:• Why the digital yuan is shifting from onshore use to offshore settlement• How trade, geopolitics, and optionality are driving new money rails• Why gold still matters in a digital financial system• Where stablecoins, CBDCs, and tokenised deposits coexist• What founders should be building for as interoperability becomes multi-dimensionalIf you're a founder, operator, or investor trying to understand where global finance is actually heading beyond headlines and hype, this episode is worth your time.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – The next money rails01:00 – From domestic CBDC to offshore settlement02:40 – Trade, geopolitics, and optionality04:00 – Incentives vs mandates05:00 – Gold, trade flows, and Asia's role07:30 – Digital RMB and new denominations09:00 – Gold-backed stablecoins and layered money10:30 – Stablecoins, CBDCs, and tokenised deposits11:45 – What founders should focus on next13:30 – Closing thoughts
President Trump and the GOP are in a growing panic over ICE. Trump's advisers are sinking into recriminations. Republican officials are publicly admitting that his immigration agenda “seems to be not working” and that the GOP is “losing” the political battle over it. Others are suggesting that Alex Pretti's killing was “murder” and that it's time to “recalibrate.” Yet MAGA figures are pulling in the other direction. Media Matters has a good roundup: Many are urging Trump to escalate, with white supremacist Nick Fuentes labeling Pretti a “race traitor.” MAGA doesn't want to let the GOP even appear to moderate. We talked to Jennifer Rubin, editor-in-chief of The Contrarian, who has a new piece urging Democrats to seize this moment. We discuss how MAGA's white nationalism has landed “moderate” Republicans in a trap, why this provides an opening to divide the Trump coalition, and what Democrats can do to demonstrate that they side with the American people against Trump-MAGA's violent lawlessness. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump and the GOP are in a growing panic over ICE. Trump's advisers are sinking into recriminations. Republican officials are publicly admitting that his immigration agenda “seems to be not working” and that the GOP is “losing” the political battle over it. Others are suggesting that Alex Pretti's killing was “murder” and that it's time to “recalibrate.” Yet MAGA figures are pulling in the other direction. Media Matters has a good roundup: Many are urging Trump to escalate, with white supremacist Nick Fuentes labeling Pretti a “race traitor.” MAGA doesn't want to let the GOP even appear to moderate. We talked to Jennifer Rubin, editor-in-chief of The Contrarian, who has a new piece urging Democrats to seize this moment. We discuss how MAGA's white nationalism has landed “moderate” Republicans in a trap, why this provides an opening to divide the Trump coalition, and what Democrats can do to demonstrate that they side with the American people against Trump-MAGA's violent lawlessness. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump and the GOP are in a growing panic over ICE. Trump's advisers are sinking into recriminations. Republican officials are publicly admitting that his immigration agenda “seems to be not working” and that the GOP is “losing” the political battle over it. Others are suggesting that Alex Pretti's killing was “murder” and that it's time to “recalibrate.” Yet MAGA figures are pulling in the other direction. Media Matters has a good roundup: Many are urging Trump to escalate, with white supremacist Nick Fuentes labeling Pretti a “race traitor.” MAGA doesn't want to let the GOP even appear to moderate. We talked to Jennifer Rubin, editor-in-chief of The Contrarian, who has a new piece urging Democrats to seize this moment. We discuss how MAGA's white nationalism has landed “moderate” Republicans in a trap, why this provides an opening to divide the Trump coalition, and what Democrats can do to demonstrate that they side with the American people against Trump-MAGA's violent lawlessness. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on MacStories Unwind, John escaped the big freeze, the Club came home to MacStories, plus TV picks, and Brendon Bigley dropped in to say "hi" and share a pick. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Club MacStories is Now on MacStories.net Welcome to the New, Unified MacStories and Club MacStories The New Club MacStories: Re-Subscribing to Your RSS Feeds and What's Coming Next Picks Federico's Pick: High Potential John's Pick: Hijack on Apple TV Brendon Bigley's Impromptu Pick Culinary Class Wars on Netflix Unwind Deal
Jamie's Links: https://github.com/github/spec-kit https://owasp.org/ https://bsky.app/profile/gaprogman.com https://dotnetcore.show/ https://gaprogman.github.io/OwaspHeaders.Core/ Mike on LinkedIn Coder Radio on Discord Mike's Oryx Review Alice Alice Jumpstart Offer
On episode 6 of High Leverage, Joe Ruscio sits down with Carl Lerche, Principal Engineer at AWS and creator of Tokio. Carl shares his journey from Ruby and Rails into Rust, and explains why memory safety, fearless concurrency, and async runtimes matter for modern infrastructure. The conversation dives deep into the origins of Tokio, lessons from building foundational open source software, and how Rust's guarantees are shaping the future of systems engineering.
Rails upgrades don't have to feel like crossing a minefield. We sit down with Ernesto, founder and CTO of FastRuby and Ombu Labs, to unpack a pragmatic path from legacy Rails to Rails 8.1 and how AI can accelerate the work without sacrificing quality. From Ruby 4.0 landing over the holidays to a near-release of RubyCritic 5.0, we dig into the tools, the traps, and the test-suite realities that make or break an upgrade.Ernesto walks us through a free AI-powered upgrade roadmap that analyzes your repo, dependencies, and code to chart a step-by-step plan—covering everything from Rails 2.3 onward. We compare it to their paid roadmap that adds time and cost estimates for stakeholders who need budgets before they commit. Along the way, we talk strategy: why 5.2 marked a turning point for smoother jumps, where major versions still bite, and how to avoid the “big bang” deployment that topples fragile apps.AI shows up as a sharp tool, not an autopilot. Ombu is experimenting with agent-driven PRs that draft changes while humans review and refine. We assess hallucinations (better, not gone), verbose code that bloats review cycles, and the mixed evidence on productivity. Then we get practical about safe AI adoption: organization licenses, editor integrations, and enforcing your existing quality gates like RuboCop, Reek, RubyCritic, and coverage checks so “faster” still means “safer.”We also celebrate community. Philly.rb is back in person at Indy Hall with talks on AI agents and Hotwire Native, and we swap tips on discoverability, speaker sourcing, and venues. Rails remains a strong choice for startups and teams because convention over configuration helps both humans and AI produce sane, testable code. If you care about getting upgrades right and using AI responsibly, this conversation offers clear steps and real-world guardrails.Enjoy the episode? Subscribe, share it with a teammate wrestling an upgrade, and leave a quick review so more Rubyists can find us. Have a talk idea for Philly.rb? Reach out—we'd love to host you.Send us some love.JudoscaleAutoscaling that actually works. Take control of your cloud hosting. HoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.JudoscaleAutoscaling that actually works. Take control of your cloud hosting.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
The Last Trade: Davos signals a shift in the monetary order as sovereign debt cracks, gold leads, and bitcoin emerges as a neutral alternative.---
In this episode I talk with Steve Pike, founder of Infield, about dependency management and automated Rails upgrades. We discuss the tradeoffs of taking on dependencies, authorization libraries like CanCanCan versus Pundit, open source maintainer obligations, and how AI is changing the upgrade automation landscape.InfieldOnce a Maintainer
Rewrites are seductive. Clean slates promise clarity, speed, and “doing it right this time.” In practice, they're often late, over budget, and quietly demoralizing.In this episode of Maintainable, Robby sits down with Brittany Ellich, a Senior Software Engineer at GitHub, to talk about a different path. One rooted in stewardship, readability, and resisting the urge to start over.Brittany's career began with a long string of rebuild projects. Over time, she noticed a pattern. The estimates were wrong. Feature development stalled. Teams burned energy reaching parity with systems they'd already had. That experience pushed her toward a strong belief: if software is in production and serving users, it's usually worth maintaining.[00:00:57] What well-maintained software actually looks likeFor Brittany, readability is the first signal. If code can't be understood, it can't be changed safely. Maintenance begins with making systems approachable for the next person.[00:01:42] Rethinking technical debtShe explains how her understanding of technical debt has evolved. Rather than a fixed category of work, it's often anything that doesn't map directly to new features. Bugs, reliability issues, and long-term risks frequently get lumped together, making prioritization harder than it needs to be.[00:05:49] Why AI changes the maintenance equationBrittany describes how coding agents have made it easier to tackle small, previously ignored maintenance tasks. Instead of waiting for debt to accumulate into massive projects, teams can chip away incrementally. (Related: GitHub Copilot and the Copilot coding agent workflow she's explored.)[00:07:16] Context from GitHub's billing systemsWorking on metered billing at GitHub means correctness and reliability matter more than flash. Billing should be boring. When it's not, customers notice quickly.[00:11:43] Navigating a multi-era codebaseGitHub's original Rails codebase is still in active use. Brittany relies heavily on Git blame and old pull requests to understand why decisions were made, treating them as a form of living documentation.[00:25:27] Treating coding agents like teammatesRather than delegating massive changes, Brittany assigns agents small, well-scoped tasks. She approaches them the same way she would a new engineer: clear instructions, limited scope, and careful review.[00:36:00] Structuring the day to avoid cognitive overloadShe breaks agent interaction into focused windows, checking in a few times a day instead of constantly monitoring progress. This keeps deep work intact while still moving maintenance forward.[00:40:24] Low-risk ways to experimentImproving test coverage and generating repository instructions are safe entry points. These changes add value without risking production behavior.[00:54:10] Navigating team resistance and ethicsBrittany acknowledges skepticism around AI and encourages teams to start with existing backlog problems rather than selling AI as a feature factory.[00:57:57] Books, habits, and staying balancedOutside of software, Brittany recommends Atomic Habits by James Clear, sharing how small routines help her stay focused.The takeaway is clear. AI doesn't replace engineering judgment. Used thoughtfully, it can support the unglamorous work that keeps software alive.Good software doesn't need a rewrite.It needs caretakers.References MentionedGitHub – Brittany's current role and the primary environment discussedGitHub Universe – Where Brittany presented her coding agent workflowAtomic Habits by James Clear – Brittany's recommended book outside of techOvercommitted - Podcast Brittany co-hostsThe Balanced Engineer Newsletter – Brittany's monthly newsletter on engineering, leadership, and balanceBrittany Ellich's website – Central hub for her writing and linksGitHub Copilot – The AI tooling discussed throughout the episodeHow the GitHub billing team uses the coding agent in GitHub Copilot to continuously burn down technical debt – GitHub blog post referencedThanks to Our Sponsor!Turn hours of debugging into just minutes! AppSignal is a performance monitoring and error-tracking tool designed for Ruby, Elixir, Python, Node.js, Javascript, and other frameworks.It offers six powerful features with one simple interface, providing developers with real-time insights into the performance and health of web applications.Keep your coding cool and error-free, one line at a time! Use the code maintainable to get a 10% discount for your first year. Check them out! Subscribe to Maintainable on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOr search "Maintainable" wherever you stream your podcasts.Keep up to date with the Maintainable Podcast by joining the newsletter.
In this episode, John Athayde joins us to chat about how a student of architecture ends up in software, finding the Ruby and Rails community, working at the intersection of design and development, consulting in user experience, and his work on the Rails Guides refresh project.Related LinksWebsiteTwitterBlueskyLinkedInMeticulous (John's consultancy)Sfumato Farm (John's farm)OcufiiKnightsbridge ResearchRails Guides get a faceliftHow They Work Better Together: Lean UX, Agile Development and User-Centered Design
Bishop Martin of Charlotte, NC has banned all altar rails and kneelers for Holy Communion at all Masses by January 16, 2026. Priests and laity have appealed to Rome and are peacefully protesting with Rosary rallies. Dr. Taylor Marshall comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
House Speaker Mike Johnson's response to growing ICE violence is really something to behold. In one long, rambling answer, he blamed shooting victim Renee Good in every which way, absurdly claiming she'd been “taunting” ICE officers and “impeded” them, while insisting they'd been “very patient.” In another one, he played sleazy little games, claiming the violence represents the “tragic consequences” of ICE facing “too much resistance”—again blaming the victims for violence against them, without a hint of concern about ICE's conduct. We talked to Sarah Posner, author of several good books on the religious right, who is launching a new podcast next week called “Reign of Error.” We discuss Johnson's strain of Christianity, how Trump and MAGA fuse religious and secular authoritarianism, and why some leading Evangelicals are now calling on people to pray—not for the victims of Trump-MAGA violence, but rather for Kristi Noem and ICE. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
House Speaker Mike Johnson's response to growing ICE violence is really something to behold. In one long, rambling answer, he blamed shooting victim Renee Good in every which way, absurdly claiming she'd been “taunting” ICE officers and “impeded” them, while insisting they'd been “very patient.” In another one, he played sleazy little games, claiming the violence represents the “tragic consequences” of ICE facing “too much resistance”—again blaming the victims for violence against them, without a hint of concern about ICE's conduct. We talked to Sarah Posner, author of several good books on the religious right, who is launching a new podcast next week called “Reign of Error.” We discuss Johnson's strain of Christianity, how Trump and MAGA fuse religious and secular authoritarianism, and why some leading Evangelicals are now calling on people to pray—not for the victims of Trump-MAGA violence, but rather for Kristi Noem and ICE. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
House Speaker Mike Johnson's response to growing ICE violence is really something to behold. In one long, rambling answer, he blamed shooting victim Renee Good in every which way, absurdly claiming she'd been “taunting” ICE officers and “impeded” them, while insisting they'd been “very patient.” In another one, he played sleazy little games, claiming the violence represents the “tragic consequences” of ICE facing “too much resistance”—again blaming the victims for violence against them, without a hint of concern about ICE's conduct. We talked to Sarah Posner, author of several good books on the religious right, who is launching a new podcast next week called “Reign of Error.” We discuss Johnson's strain of Christianity, how Trump and MAGA fuse religious and secular authoritarianism, and why some leading Evangelicals are now calling on people to pray—not for the victims of Trump-MAGA violence, but rather for Kristi Noem and ICE. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode I talk with Sean Schertell about his return to Rails after many years in JavaScript, the pain of node module hell, Kamal for deployment, and Sean's new startup ZiaMap for land surveyors.Links:CodepilotZiaMapNonsense Monthly
Ian and Aaron talk about opinionated frameworks in the era of AI, Aaron's new pivot (!), Ian being right, and so much more.Sponsored by SavvyCal Appointments & Bento.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Ricotta? Regatta? (02:46) - Ian Was Right (10:09) - Laravel vs. Rails (21:32) - AI Education! (48:15) - Do You Wanna Win? Links:Laravel's AI DocsTaylor's tweet thread about Laravel's opinions being good for AIA Software Library With No CodeRalph Wiggum, explainedDHH - Promoting AI agentsTanstackNativePHPProducer Dave's blog post about Billboard
What makes a small Ruby conference feel electric instead of ordinary? We unpack the craft behind Blue Ridge Ruby—why we chose a newly renovated, accessible venue, how a single-track format keeps the room together, and the little details that turn a meetup into a memory. From open lunches across Asheville to surprise sponsor moments, we share the thinking that goes into designing an event that celebrates Ruby, supports new speakers, and still feels human-scale.Jeremy breaks down the CFP playbook: write clear abstracts with specific outcomes, submit widely, and rehearse before acceptance so you're not rushing at the end. With only ten talk slots, curation is both art and constraint. We talk honestly about the selection process, why “no” often means “not now,” and how meetups can incubate a 10-minute idea into a conference-ready talk. We also explore the real costs—venues, video, capacity—and why accessibility drove the move to the YMI Cultural Center.Then we zoom out to the work behind the work: choosing bounded risk to stay motivated, planning sustainable volunteer roles, and creating a container that invites the community to bring their best. On the engineering front, we share how voice-first AI workflows changed our Rails practice. Whisperflow plus LLMs accelerate iteration when conventions set guardrails. We describe using diverge–converge patterns to try multiple implementations, keeping architectural intent while rejecting unnecessary complexity. AI is the nail gun; we're still the builders who decide what the house should be.Want to be part of it? The CFP is open, sponsors are welcome, and volunteers make the magic real. Subscribe, share this episode with a Ruby friend, and drop us a review—then send your proposal or reach out about helping in Asheville at BlueRidgeRuby.com.Send us some love. HoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.JudoscaleAutoscaling that actually works. Take control of your cloud hosting.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
During this holiday season, hear some recent favorites:New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani defines himself as a democratic socialist, yet his critics have seized on his leftist identity to paint him as an extremist. Carlo Invernizzi-Accetti, professor of political science and executive director of the Moynihan Center at The City College of New York, and author of 20 Years of Rage: How Resentment Took the Place of Politics (Mondadori, 2024), explains the core principles of the various strains of thought on the left to paint a clearer picture of what Mamdani believes in and how he'll govern as mayor.Joyce Vance, a legal analyst for MSNBC and former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, University of Alabama School of Law professor, and author of the Civil Discourse substack, and of the new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy (Dutton, 2025), talks about the rule of law and offers legal and historical context for the current moment in American history as she calls for citizens to uphold the Constitution.Jared Fox, education consultant, former NYC secondary science teacher and the author of Learning Environment: Inspirational Actions, Approaches, and Stories from the Science Classroom (Beacon Press, 2025), guides teachers in taking science education out of the classroom, drawing on his experience teaching science in Washington Heights.Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the author of Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy (Thesis, 2025), talks about her new book and explains why she says education protects democracy.Peter Harnik, co-founder of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and the Center for City Park Excellence at the Trust for Public Land and executive producer of the documentary "From Rails to Trails", talks about his work spearheading the movement to convert abandoned railbeds into multi-use trails, 26,000 miles so far, and the new documentary about it, plus listener suggestions for the best places to bike outside the city. These interviews were lightly edited for time and clarity; the original web versions are available here:What is Zohran Mamdani's Political Ideology? (Nov 14, 2025)A Democratic Manifesto (Oct 27, 2025)Reimagining Teaching Science (Nov 11, 2025)Fighting Fascism with Education (Sep 26, 2025)From Railroad to Rail-Trail (Oct 7, 2025) and The Best Places to Bike Outside the City (Oct 8, 2025)
“Why Did the Charlotte Diocese Bishop Banning Altar Rails?” This question opens a discussion on the various practices surrounding Communion, including the history of receiving in the hand versus kneeling and the implications of obedience to bishops. Other topics include the fate of those who died before the Resurrection and the Church’s view on civil marriages. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:44 – What's the history of receiving in the hand vs, kneeling, and why would a bishop want to promote one over the other? How Are We Allowed to receive communion? Is Obedience Owed to the bishop here? 13:28 – Did anyone who died before the Resurrection go to Purgatory? 15:55 – What does the Church think of marriages that are just done civilly? What does an invalid marriage mean? 20:49 – In the reading of the Genealogy of Christ, why are there only two women mentioned? 23:30 – Why do Catholics worship Mary and the saints by praying to them? 32:55 – If someone is married by the Church and divorced civilly, are they in perpetual sin until one of them dies? 37:30 – What is the US Bishops stance on receiving the Eucharist through intinction? 43:05 – I was baptized Catholic but not raised Catholic after that. My parents are atheist. But I'd like to learn about being a practicing Catholic because I am drawn toward it. 49:40 – How long are you supposed to pray for a loved one in Purgatory? 52:39 – What happens to the victims of people victimized in a satanic dark mass? Do they go to hell?
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