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Today's conversation with Washington Monthly's Bill Scher was as a wide-ranging, candid conversation dissecting 2026 political flashpoints under Trump's second term.We discussed:— Sen. Rand Paul's feud with Sen. Markwayne Mullin during Mullin's contentious DHS Secretary confirmation hearing (where Paul grilled him over temperament, past insults), Mullin's stubbornness, cross-aisle likability (including Sen. John Fetterman's Democratic vote advancing the nomination), and why Paul's opposition likely fails due to Senate deference norms and lack of broader strategy.— Joe Kent's explosive resignation as National Counterterrorism Center director (accusing Israel/AIPAC of manipulating Trump into war), his Tucker Carlson interview hinting at conspiracies (including linking Charlie Kirk's assassination to pro-war forces), anti-Semitic trope risks amplified by Marco Rubio/Bibi Netanyahu statements, and blowback dangers.— Tulsi Gabbard's hypocrisy: As DNI, she dodges Sen. John Ossoff's direct “yes/no” on Iran's imminent nuclear threat (deferring to Trump), contradicting her past “No War with Iran” brand and refusing to resign despite evidence the intel didn't support imminence.— Midterm outlook: Matt's bullish take on Democrats' Senate chances in 2026, with prediction markets teetering ~50% and conventional wisdom shifting.— NATO resistance: Bill's Washington Monthly piece arguing Democrats should defy any Trump unilateral withdrawal attempt, treating it as invalid precedent to preserve alliance ties post-Trump.— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC

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In episode 2025, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Ben Palmer, to discuss… DHS Still Not Funded, WH Makes INSANE Concessions To Get The Money Going Again, Markwayne Mullin Is On Some Stolen Valor Sh*t, Government Registers Aliens.Gov Domain Name and more! Jack's Piece of Media: ‘Plantman & Blondie: A Dress Up Gang Film’ Review (SXSW 2026) Jack's Piece of Media 2: The Dress Up Gang - This House is Cute AF Trump, 79, Makes Ludicrous Promise to Halt Shutdown Markwayne Mullin: "War is ugly. It smells bad. If anybody has ever been there and been able to smell the war and taste it, and feel it in your nostrils, it's something you'll never forget. PETERS: So where did you 'smell war'? MULLIN: I just said -- it's classified Markwayne Mullin's responses to questions about his supposedly "classified" foreign trips (that he didn't disclose to the committee) are bizarrely evasive Government Registers Aliens.Gov Domain LISTEN: My Country by tUnE-yArDs Where Should Ben Move? Vote Now at BenPalmerIsMoving.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De oorlog met Iran sleept zich voort. Het ene na het andere Iraanse kopstuk wordt omgebracht. De aanleiding van de oorlog was de dreiging dat Iran een kernwapen ontwikkelt. Maar hoe dichtbij zijn of waren ze nou echt?De grootste vraag blijft boven de markt hangen. Was Iran een reële nucleaire dreiging of wordt het gevaar bewust groter gemaakt om politieke en militaire keuzes te rechtvaardigen?Volgens Maarten van Rossem en Tom Jessen draait het debat over kernwapens zelden alleen om feiten. Angst, afschrikking en machtspolitiek bepalen hoe landen handelen en hoe conflicten escaleren.In deze aflevering:- Hoe reëel is de dreiging van een Iraanse atoombom?- Wanneer wordt een land een kernmacht?- De rol van spionage en mollen binnen Iran- Waarom kernwapens vooral politieke wapens zijn- Hoe eerdere kernwedlopen uit de hand liepen- Wat dit conflict gevaarlijker maakt dan eerdere crisesBekijk hier de video van deze aflevering.

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The aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has seen a resurgence of interest in the topic of transatlantic security. Discussions of why the war in Ukraine began often focus on debates over the wisdom of NATO expansion in the post-Cold War era; the rise of a revisionist, increasingly imperialist Russia under Putin; and the escalating security dilemma entailed by these two dynamics. While these factors are certainly important in explaining how the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine came about, the story of how U.S. and NATO-Russia relations evolved in the post-Cold War period is one with considerably more nuance than is often represented in contemporary geopolitical commentary. To try and enhance the depth of public discourse on this critical subject, Dr. Stephen Flanagan joins host Mark McGuire on this episode of the Precision Guided Podcast to offer his insights on the evolution of US/NATO-Russia relations in the post-Cold War era.Dr. Stephen J. Flanagan is an Adjunct Senior Fellow at RAND and Adjunct Professor of Security Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. His research interests include U.S. alliance and partnership relations and regional security in Europe/Eurasia, U.S. global defense strategy, and outer space security. Dr. Flanagan served in several senior positions in the U.S. Government, including at the National Security Council staff as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Defense Policy (2013-15) and earlier for Central and Eastern Europe; National Intelligence Officer for Europe; Associate Director and Member of the State Department's Policy Planning Staff; and Professional Staff Member for the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. He also held senior research and faculty positions at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, National Defense University, the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London, and Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Dr. Flanagan has published six books and over seventy reports and journal articles on transatlantic, international security, and defense issues. His commentaries have appeared in publications including POLITICO, Foreign Policy, War on the Rocks, and Defense News. Dr. Flanagan is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the editorial board of International Security. He earned an A.B. from Columbia University and a Ph.D. from the Fletcher School at Tufts University.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Kyler Murray, who is meeting with Vikings on Thursday. Will they get a deal done as expected, or is this process going to drag out? The QB and team do seem like an ideal match for each other. Plus are the Wolves in trouble? 12:00: Bobby Nightengale Jr. joins Rand from Ft. Myers where the Twins are just two weeks away from Opening Day. There might not be a lot of competition for starting spots, but that doesn't mean the roster is settled. 33:00: The Gophers men's hockey season is over, and the Gophers men's basketball team might be done.

Send a textThis week on The State of Energy, Rand and Tom break down rising oil-market tensions, wild swings at the gas pump, and the growing cost of bad energy policy. From Iran-driven price volatility to Colorado's water-heater mess, they explain why propane gives consumers more control, more reliability, and fewer surprises. Propane incentives Commercial Combined heat and power https://propane.com/alttech/Farm Program https://propane.com/about/research-programs/propane-farm-research-program/Home Builder https://propane.com/pcrp/Sponsored by One-Tank

Most of us spend the first half of life building. The second half, if we're paying attention, is when we start asking whether we built the right things.   Rand Selig is back on the show and a lot has changed since his first appearance two years ago. What started as a few early conversations has since grown into 100+ interviews and the continued success of his book Thriving, which he recently narrated as an audiobook.   Rand spent much of his career running his own investment banking firm. Now he's turned his attention to the questions that tend to matter most in life's later chapters: relationships, legacy, and what it looks like to truly live well.   You'll hear about: How a simple habit made him a better listener (and changed everything) The self-reflection practice he uses to actually measure his own growth What finally pushed him to start writing Thriving Why your purpose doesn't have to be big to be meaningful The real difference between success and thriving Why curiosity is one of the best predictors of a good later life   Resources Website: www.randselig.comLinkedIn: Connect with Rand  

#811 What if your customers aren't the only people you should be marketing to? In this powerful episode, Rand Fishkin — legendary marketer, Moz founder, and co-founder of SparkToro — joins host Kirsten Tyrrel to bust common myths about audience research and reveal what most entrepreneurs are missing. Rand explains the difference between your customers and your audience, and why failing to understand that distinction could be costing you growth. You'll learn why “make something people want” is only half the battle — and why you also need to make something people want to talk about. From human virality to influencer outreach, and a live SparkToro demo to spot-on marketing insights, this episode is packed with strategies to help you make better decisions, test smarter, and grow faster! (Original Air Date - 7/10/25) What we discuss with Rand: + Why "make something people want" is incomplete + The difference between customers and audience + How to engineer product virality + Importance of amplifiers and influencers + Common misconceptions about audience research + Live SparkToro demo with insights + Why follower count ≠ real influence + Organic marketing vs. paid marketing + Benefits of third-party customer interviews Thank you, Rand! Check out SparkToro at ⁠SparkToro.com⁠. Check out Snackbar Studio at ⁠SnackbarStudio.com⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And sometimes we need to be reminded that we are needy and are inherently communal beings. And that's enough.

Die oorlog in die Midde-Ooste is besig om globale ekonomiese gevolge te hê weens die stygende olieprys en, nader aan die huis, die Suid-Afrikaanse rand wat erg verswak het teen die Amerikaanse dollar. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met dr. Roelof Botha gepraat, ekonomiese adviseur vir die Optimum Groep, wat sê daar kan 'n positiewe uitkoms wees vir Namibiese uitvoere, maar daar is ook kommer.

“All my life, I've absolutely opposed all terrorism by anyone under any circumstances. I define terrorism as the deliberate killing of noncombatants.” — Daniel Ellsberg, October 2001Last week we had Tom Wells on the show talking about Henry Kissinger's moral indifference to the loss of innocent lives in the Vietnam war. Henry Kissinger, of course, was no fan of the Pentagon Papers— the leaked documents that showed the American government was lying about Vietnam, thereby changing public opinion about the war and helping end it. And the Pentagon Papers are forever associated with one brave man: Daniel Ellsberg, Harvard economist, RAND Corporation strategist, marine, Pentagon insider—and America's most famous whistleblower.Ellsberg died in 2023 at the age of 92. Now his son Michael Ellsberg has co-edited a posthumous collection of his father's previously unpublished writing. Truth and Consequence: Reflections on Catastrophe, Civil Resistance, and Hope draws from a hundred boxes of handwritten notebooks in nearly illegible script, spanning fifty years of moral reckoning. Daniel Ellsberg didn't much care about publishing these notes. His son thought otherwise.What emerges is not another memoir of the Pentagon Papers but a book of ideas—about the nature of evil, the morality of obedience, and what Ellsberg called “civic courage”: taking nonviolent risks when your democracy is in danger. He was inspired not by intellectuals but by young draft resisters going to jail. Daniel Ellsberg's moral lineage ran from Thoreau through Gandhi to Martin Luther King. And his moral absolute was uncompromising: the deliberate killing of civilians is “terrorism”, whoever orders it. By that definition, Daniel Ellsberg defined Harry Truman as a terrorist. Not to mention morally indifferent politicians like Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger.Michael Ellsberg is candid about growing up in Berkeley with a father who was loving but distracted—a free-range parent who spent his evenings filling yellow legal pads rather than playing baseball. He's equally candid about what his father would be saying right now: that whatever rationale exists for the Iran war, there are official plans and reasoning that the American public should know about but doesn't. The Pentagon Papers proved the government lied. The question, as American bombs once again rain down on innocent civilians, is whether anything has changed in the last sixty years since “terrorists” like Henry Kissinger lied to the American public about Vietnam. Five Takeaways•       You Are Being Lied to More Than You Realise: That was Ellsberg's message in 1971, and his son says it's his message now. Whatever rationale Trump has for the Iran war, Michael Ellsberg argues, there are plans and reasoning the public should know about but doesn't. The Pentagon Papers proved the government lied about Vietnam. The question is whether anything has changed.•       The Establishment Man Who Became a Traitor: Daniel Ellsberg was Harvard-educated, a RAND Corporation strategist, a marine, a Pentagon aide working under McNamara. He was not a hippie. He was a silent-generation insider who watched the system lie about a war everyone inside knew was hopeless—and decided the public had a right to know.•       All Deliberate Killing of Civilians Is Terrorism: In an essay written in October 2001, Ellsberg proposed a moral absolute: the deliberate killing of noncombatants is terrorism, whoever does it—left or right, aggressor or defender, first world or third. By that definition, Hiroshima was terrorism and Truman was a terrorist. No lesser-evil exceptions.•       Civic Courage Is as Important as Military Courage: Ellsberg modelled what he called “civic courage”—taking nonviolent risks when democracy is in danger. He was inspired by draft resisters going to jail, not by intellectuals writing op-eds. The lineage runs from Thoreau through Gandhi to Martin Luther King. Ellsberg saw himself in that tradition.•       This Book Is a Son's Labour of Love: Daniel Ellsberg spent decades filling yellow legal pads in nearly illegible handwriting. He didn't much care about publication. His son Michael and longtime assistant Jan Thomas thought otherwise. Truth and Consequence draws from a hundred boxes of notebooks spanning fifty years—a book of ideas, not just a memoir of action. About the GuestMichael Ellsberg is the son of Daniel Ellsberg and the co-editor, with Jan R. Thomas, of Truth and Consequence: Reflections on Catastrophe, Civil Resistance, and Hope (Bloomsbury). He is the author of three previous books. He lives in Berkeley, California.ReferencesBooks and references mentioned:•       Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers by Daniel Ellsberg•       The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner by Daniel Ellsberg•       The Most Dangerous Man in America — Oscar-nominated documentary about Daniel Ellsberg•       The Ellsberg Paradox — Daniel Ellsberg's contribution to decision theory, still discussed in economics•       Previous Keen On episodes: Tom Wells on the Kissinger tapes; McNamara and his mental breakdown; Truman's decision to drop the bomb•       Henry David Thoreau, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King Jr. — the civil disobedience lineage Ellsberg claimed as his ownAbout Keen On AmericaNobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States—hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,800 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting.WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction: From the Kissinger tapes to the Pentagon Papers (03:37) - Why Daniel Ellsberg matters now (06:21) - The establishment man who became a whistleblower (09:16) - McNamara, RAND, and the stalemate nobody would admit (11:19) - Randy Keeler and the draft resisters who changed everything (12:17) - Gro...

Schlafverlust schlägt lautlos zu, wenn Ehrgeiz und Alltag jede Grenze testen: Chris Surel taumelte vom Tennisprofi zum Beratertalent, verlor sich zwischen Leistungsdruck und Erschöpfung – und fand sich am Rand der eigenen Existenz wieder. Heute teilt er, was hilft: wie REM-Schlaf Emotionen heilt, warum Nervensystem und Dopamin über Lebensenergie entscheiden und wie kleine Rituale große Rettung bedeuten. Ein Gespräch über Absturz, Aufbruch und echte Erholung. Du erfährst... …wie du dein Dopaminsystem in Balance hältst und so mehr Lebensfreude erlebst. …welche Atemtechniken dein Nervensystem entspannen und Energie steigern. …warum Schlafqualität entscheidend für mentale und körperliche Erholung ist. __________________________ ||||| PERSONEN |||||

South Africans are facing an impending and massive R8-a-litre fuel price shock when prices are adjusted next month. This spike is a direct consequence of the prolonged war in Iran, which has driven the Rand cost of oil up by 40%, jumping from R954 to R1,328 a barrel. The higher oil price - now above $80 a barrel from below $60 a week ago - is significantly impacting global inflation expectations, triggering nervous trading on Wall Street overnight. Also in Today's Daybreak: Global and local markets are under pressure, with the JSE down 0.75%, mainly due to a 2.5% fall in resource stocks. The Rand opened at R16.60 against the US dollar. Gold and Bitcoin remain steady at $5,150 and $71,250, respectively. SA's Geopolitical Tightrope: ANC Top Seven member Nomvula Mokonyane visited the Iranian Embassy in Pretoria to sign a condolence book for the assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Professor Edward Minnie discusses how this brings South Africa's delicate position on the war into sharp focus. Iranian Succession & Trump: Donald Trump is insisting on being involved in the selection of the new Iranian leader and strongly opposes a "North Korean style" succession by the Ayatollah's son. However, the FT's Tehran correspondent reveals that Mojtaba Khamenei has already emerged as the leading candidate in highly confidential initial voting. Investment Strategy Insights: Piet Viljoen discusses his worldwide flexible 'Cockroach' fund. He shares his protective strategy of holding a high exposure to previously inexpensive energy assets to guard against unpredictable global events. He also unpacks Warren Buffett's approach to geopolitics and explains his allocation to cryptocurrency.

In this inspiring episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, we're joined by special guest Rand Selig, who shares reflections drawn from his book, Thriving: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life.Rand opens with a powerful metaphor: there are two wolves inside each of us—one fueled by joy, love, and happiness, and the other fueled by anger, hate, and greed. The question is simple, but life-changing:Which wolf are you feeding?From there, Rand speaks directly to something many people quietly carry: the moment when success on paper no longer matches how you feel inside. Even with growth, productivity, and accomplishment, you may feel disconnected, drained, or unsure whether this is what “making it” was supposed to feel like.Rand reminds us that true thriving doesn't always come from a new strategy—it often begins with deeper self-awareness, emotional healing, and honest inner work.In this episode, Rand explores:How to redefine success beyond money, titles, and external outcomesThe difference between being busy and being fulfilledWhy purpose isn't something you “find,” but something you createHow small acts of meaning, done consistently, can transform a lifeThe power of language and how simple vocabulary shifts can change your mindset (like “I have to” vs. “I get to”)Why thriving requires conscious choices, not autopilot livingA memorable question to reflect on: Who is driving your bus?Rand closes with an uplifting invitation to live with courage, openness, and presence—encouraging listeners to choose love, take responsibility, and step fully into the life they want to create.To learn more about Rand and his work, visit randselig.com or connect with him on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/randek.Thank you for listening, and thank yourself for taking 5 Minutes of Peace.This podcast is created by The Peace Room in Boise, Idaho. Learn more at www.thepeaceroom.love

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the death of former Gophers coach Lou Holtz at age 89. Plus the Vikings keep hinting at undoing much of what they did in 2025. 7:00: Dane Moore, who covers the Wolves via "The Dane Moore NBA Podcast," joins the show. He and Rand get into Moore's recent viral moment after denying ESPN access to a video he shot. Plus great insights into the Kyle Anderson acquisition and how the Wolves might stack up in the playoffs. 55:00: Parting thoughts on the Gophers and high school hockey.

In this episode of The Rational Egoist, Michael Liebowitz is joined by Robert Taibbi, LCSW—an experienced clinician, supervisor, and clinical director with nearly 50 years of practice. Taibbi shares insights from his extensive career and discusses the psychological mechanisms behind approval seeking, and how we can break patterns that no longer serve us. Drawing from his books, including The Therapist's Journey, Doing Family Therapy, and Doing Couple Therapy, he offers practical, evidence-based strategies for personal change. This episode is packed with valuable guidance for anyone seeking to understand and overcome destructive habits.Michael Leibowitz, host of The Rational Egoist podcast, is a philosopher and political activist who draws inspiration from Ayn Rand's philosophy, advocating for reason, rational self-interest, and individualism. His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to a prominent voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities highlights the transformative impact of embracing these principles. Leibowitz actively participates in political debates and produces content aimed at promoting individual rights and freedoms. He is the co-author of “Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime” and “View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty,” which explore societal issues and his personal evolution through Rand's teachings.Explore his work and journey further through his books:“Down the Rabbit Hole”: https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit...“View from a Cage”: https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj join our Ayn Rand Adelaide Meetups here for some seriously social discussions on Freedom https://www.meetup.com/adelaide-ayn-r... #growth#selfesteem#approval#relationships

‘Expect the unexpected and don't panic' – Philip Short from Flagship Asset Management stresses the significance of a balanced investment approach amid currency fluctuations.

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating almost 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss legislative “wins” for Public Education in this Florida legislative session with the Florida Citizens Alliance Ryan Kennedy. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Studies Director Michael Cannon about the Rand … The post The Economic Impact of the War appeared first on Bob Harden Show.

Rand Fishkin, co-founder of SparkToro and one of the most influential voices in digital marketing history, shares research proving that AI brand recommendations are wildly inconsistent. You'd need to ask ChatGPT 1,500 times to get the same brand list in the same order twice. We discuss why AI ranking tools are selling metrics that don't exist, why Google is still 210x bigger than ChatGPT, and why brand building (not digital marketing tricks) is the real lever for AI visibility.About the GuestRand Fishkin - Co-founder & CEO of SparkToro, co-founder of Moz and Alertmouse, author of "Lost and Founder"Chapters00:00 - Intro01:04 - The best thing AI has brought online02:51 - The AI inconsistency research: 1,500 prompts for the same list06:17 - Why AI tracking tools give you a false sense of visibility09:16 - Is AI search actually better than Google?11:34 - Kung Pao Chicken vs Peanut Butter: prompt variability16:26 - What AI tracking should actually measure20:16 - Why the best brands weren't built on digital marketing22:43 - AI as "Spicy Autocomplete": where the hype exceeds reality25:17 - Why AI cannot be creative28:58 - Google is still 200x bigger than ChatGPT31:28 - Two ways to show up in AI: base models and RAG34:34 - Brand mentions as the real lever for AI visibility38:10 - Zero-click marketing and the death of traffic as a metric41:47 - Why SEO careers are more important than ever44:39 - What brands should actually do first in March 202648:10 - The one thing about AI that should be killed today52:02 - Where to find RandKey TakeawaysAI rankings don't existVisibility percentage is the real metricBrand mentions drive AI visibility The best brands weren't built on digital marketingYour homepage is not your homepage anymoreSEO is more important than ever, but the metric changedRESOURCES:Rand's AI Inconsistency Research: https://sparktoro.com/blog/new-resear...SparkToro (audience research): https://sparktoro.comAlertmouse (brand mention monitoring, free): https://alertmouse.comConnect with Rand on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/randfishkinNo Hacks is a podcast about web performance, technical SEO, and the agentic web. Hosted by Slobodan "Sani" Manic.

It has been a wild 24 hours for the markets. In today's BizNews Daybreak, host Alec Hogg breaks down the Rand's sudden plunge from R16.08 to 16.73 against the dollar and its partial recovery following Donald Trump's strike on Iran. We cover the geopolitical fallout, including Trump's pledge to escort oil tankers in the Gulf (which helped markets recover from their worst levels), his sudden trade clash with Spain, and the anxiety gripping neighbouring Arab states. Closer to home, we look into a deeply alarming incident in KwaZulu-Natal, where an armed mob of 50 people — including members of parliament and assault rifle-toting police — consciously trespassed and invaded the premises of Newcastle's largest employer, the supplier of national mineral water brand Thirsti and major commercial cattle farm. Finally, Wall Street veteran John Rogers shares his perspective on market concentration and why he expects a shift away from mega-cap tech stocks.

Note: This episode is an audio recording of a webinar Israel Policy Forum hosted yesterday, Monday, March 2.  In this timely discussion on the implications of the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, Rachel Brandenburg (Washington Managing Director, Israel Policy Forum), Michael Koplow (Chief Policy Officer, Israel Policy Forum), Shira Efron (distinguished chair for Israel policy at RAND), and Garrett Nada (Policy Fellow, Israel Policy Forum) analyze the current moment in the Middle East, U.S.-Israel coordination, strikes from Hezbollah in the north, the prospects that other countries might join the war, and more.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

Learn about the Mafia buying a casino using 500K of Tamara Rands money. Instead of paying her back she winds up dead.--Join the Milwaukee Mafia Newsletter and get updates about the Mafia and Gavin https://milwaukeemafia.com/join-the-mailing-list/Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at milwaukeemafia@gmail.comExplore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia--Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.Get Gavin's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFSBook Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

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In today's BizNews Daybreak: Global markets are reacting violently to the escalating US military offensive against Iran, sending shockwaves through energy and commodity sectors. Locally, a major legal victory has upended the South African government's healthcare plans. Key highlights from this episode: Markets & Commodities: Brent crude oil has spiked $10 a barrel (a 16% jump in Rand terms) as the Strait of Hormuz faces potential closure, while gold has surged to an all-time high of over $5,380 an ounce. Middle East Escalation: President Trump has vowed to continue the US military offensive to dismantle Iran's missile and naval capabilities, prompting JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon to warn that the conflict could trigger an inflation-driven economic downturn. SA's Stance on Iran: Dr Iraj Abedian heavily criticised the South African government for aligning with the Iranian regime, calling it a moral misjudgment and an endorsement of a dictatorship that is "butchering" its youth. NHI Halted: Business group Sakeliga's CEO comments on its massive High Court victory against the National Health Insurance (NHI) plan, effectively halting its implementation. He urges private healthcare businesses to resist state co-option. Market Shocks: Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway suffered a rare 5% drop following unusually poor quarterly results, shaking investor confidence.

Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 484. Praxeology, Property Rights & Bitcoin with Stephan Kinsella | Bitcoin Infinity Show #192. With Knut Svanholm. Recorded Jan. 20, 2026. My shownotes and transcript below. Knut's Shownotes: Stephan Kinsella joins the Bitcoin Infinity Show to talk about why praxeology is the hardest science in economics, how Austrian theory explains Bitcoin's unique monetary properties, and whether you can truly own a Bitcoin or merely act as if you do. The conversation covers the foundations of property rights and natural law, the subjective nature of fungibility, and what a hyperbitcoinized future might actually look like. Kinsella and Knut also explore why intellectual property restrictions threaten the very knowledge accumulation that makes humanity richer over time. https://youtu.be/lN9p6ZjCHMY?si=zKXfeG8aqe2eoGfy Segments: 00:00 Welcoming Stephan Kinsella 01:19 Bitcoin and Austrian Economics 05:51 The Importance of Praxeology 11:45 Understanding Human Action and Scarcity 20:50 Hoppe, Mises, Rand, Rothbard 27:29 Means and Ends 35:35 Natural Law and the Non-Aggression Principle 51:31 Crime and Punishment 59:44 The Bitcoin of It All 01:15:46 Bitcoin and the Austrian Perspective 01:21:39 Understanding Bitcoin's Scarcity and Value 01:30:19 Bitcoin and Interest Rates 01:39:31 Visions of the Future 01:46:59 The Future of Bitcoin and Society 01:51:26 Hyperbitcoinization 01:58:11 Wrapping Up Shownotes (Grok) Here are the complete shownotes for the podcast episode, structured with topical headings exactly as they appear in the original shownotes you provided, plus the cleaned-up details from the transcript (speakers, key points, approximate timestamps, and a concise summary of each segment for clarity). Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 484 Praxeology, Property Rights & Bitcoin with Stephan Kinsella | Bitcoin Infinity Show #192 With Knut Svanholm Recorded: January 20, 2026 Shownotes Stephan Kinsella joins Knut Svanholm on the Bitcoin Infinity Show to discuss why praxeology is the hardest and most rigorous science in economics, how Austrian theory illuminates Bitcoin's unique monetary properties, and whether one can truly "own" a Bitcoin or merely act as if they do. The conversation explores foundational property rights and natural law, the subjective nature of fungibility, visions of a hyperbitcoinized future, and why intellectual property restrictions hinder the knowledge accumulation that drives human prosperity. Segments 00:00 Welcoming Stephan Kinsella Knut introduces Stephan, mentions first seeing him on Robert Breedlove's show discussing IP, shares his own journey into Misesian thought via Bitcoin, and notes writing a beginner's book on praxeology to connect with Mises Institute people. 01:19 Bitcoin and Austrian Economics Discussion of how most enter Austrian economics via libertarianism, but a subset discovers libertarianism/Austrianism through Bitcoin. Stephan shares his Swedish freedom-oriented background and how Bitcoin finally pushed him into deep Mises/Rothbard/Hoppe study. They critique why many Bitcoiners dismiss praxeology as "optional" and explore the corruption of economics into pseudoscience (positivism, econometrics) over the last 70 years, leading to widespread distrust. 05:51 The Importance of Praxeology Stephan explains praxeology as the systematic study of the logic of human action in scarcity—essential because economics is unavoidable for understanding exchange and trade. He confesses early skepticism toward praxeology/epistemology as unnecessary jargon but later appreciated Mises's need for precise terms (praxeology, catallactics). Critiques modern cranks who invent excessive terminology and praises Mises's restraint. 11:45 Understanding Human Action and Scarcity Core of praxeology: purposeful action in scarcity requires purpose + knowledge + scarce means under control. All economic categories (profit/loss, opportunity cost, success/failure) are logically implied in action. Austrian economics unpacks this rationally; modern economics errs by forcing empirical/positivist methods (hypothesize-test-falsify) onto human action, which is misguided. Knut shares his school experience: hard sciences were about understanding, social sciences about memorization and unexamined "why"—praxeology felt like the true hard science for social phenomena. 20:50 Hoppe, Mises, Rand, Rothbard Hoppe's major contribution: bolstering Mises against Randian/Objectivist criticism of Kantian influence. Explains Randian aversion to Kant (skeptical interpretations), Mises's realist use of limited Kantian vocabulary (a priori categories), and how subjectivism in Austrian economics means value tied to purposeful action—not relativism. Hoppe shows praxeology bridges subjective experience and objective causal reality. Rothbard as Aristotelian/Thomist hybrid comfortable with Mises. 27:29 Means and Ends Exploration of hybrid subjective-objective nature of means and ends (rain dance example: subjectively believed, objectively ineffective). Hoppe on no intrinsic characteristics of goods—value depends on actor's valuation (links to Bitcoin fungibility debate: fungibility is subjective; nothing is perfectly fungible, but we treat units as homogeneous). Discussion of acting to shape future universes, competition, and skepticism of quantum multiverse ideas. 35:35 Natural Law and the Non-Aggression Principle Foundations of natural law/NAP: emerge from social living, empathy, division of labor, but scarcity creates conflict potential. Possession = factual control; ownership/rights = normative support justifying force against violators. Law guides when force is justified to stop aggression. Core private law rules: self-ownership, homesteading, contract. Psychopaths treated as technical problems (like lions)—not reasoned with if unresponsive. Hoppe's ATM robber anecdote illustrates occasional moral persuasion vs. force. 51:31 Crime and Punishment Rothbard's Ethics of Liberty: proportional punishment (up to double damage theoretically acceptable, but rarely applied). Stephan clarifies proportionality is required but not mechanical—subjective factors, doubt favors victim, juries/context needed. No formula fits every case; practical justice requires flexibility, burdens of proof, custom. Complexity of unseen harms (e.g., ongoing theft like taxes worse than one-time). Lysander Spooner highwayman analogy. 59:44 The Bitcoin of It All Knut's insight: Bitcoin scarcity via private key secret—control by keeping knowledge hidden, not true "ownership" of data (IP angle). One acts as if owning due to improbability of key compromise or protocol change. Stephan agrees: money only needs to be "good enough"; Bitcoin ~96% good money (better than gold/fiat flaws). Control via key better than physical possession—almost perfectly enforced "law." Gun-to-head scenario: attacker can't know total holdings. 1:15:46 Bitcoin and the Austrian Perspective Bitcoin as abstract ledger entry valued subjectively. Network effects + first-mover advantage. Regression theorem not violated—initial use value collectible (pizza transaction). Human action behind nodes/miners—anti-lie machine making cheating costlier than following. Tendency toward one money due to barter problems; Bitcoin's crypto advantages + longest chain/time make it dominant. 1:21:39 Understanding Bitcoin's Scarcity and Value Knut's "oneshot principle": absolute scarcity + decentralization was a discovery; replicating resistance to replication knowingly is pointless. Bitcoin = "chess" of money—network lock-in. Forks (Cash/SV) fail because changes (e.g., larger blocks) increase node costs → faster centralization. Plan B stock-to-flow model critiqued as subjective value makes predictions unreliable; Bitcoin price can rise indefinitely with productivity ("everything / 21M"). 1:30:19 Bitcoin and Interest Rates Saifedean Ammous's storage-cost theory: in gold standard, very low interest rates could make lending (even negative) preferable to holding due to storage costs. Stephan: plausible for gold (physical costs/risks), but Bitcoin holding cost near-zero → likely always positive interest. In Bitcoin world, artificial low rates vanish; natural rates possibly higher, lower time preference, less borrowing for consumption, more saving/investing. 1:39:31 Visions of the Future Knut: scaling via fewer transactions (bundling, trust, lifetime subs), less consumerism, quality over quantity, less materialism. Expensive to be poor in fiat; Bitcoin incentivizes trust/family-like exchange. Lightning/sub-satoshis handle divisibility—no need for protocol decimal changes. Off-chain trust reduces on-chain load. 1:46:59 The Future of Bitcoin and Society Post-plateau: diversification needed (can't hold 100% money due to risk). Productivity gains (3–15%+ in freer Bitcoin economy) still incentivize hodling/saving. Ever-decreasing supply (losses, burning) + rising demand → perpetual upward pressure. Combined with AI/robotics → unimaginable abundance if survived. 1:51:26 Hyperbitcoinization Gradual like English becoming Europe's second language—younger generations adopt naturally. Cycles for decades, then up forever until fiat dies. Reduces war funding (fiat enables). Hope rational; logic-driven, not activism-dependent. White Pill parallel: authoritarianism collapses under own weight. Long-term optimism for human future. 1:58:11 Wrapping Up Stephan promotes his IP work, libertarian book, upcoming Rothbard 100 essays (March 2 release), Universal Principles of Liberty project, Property and Freedom Society Bodrum meeting (September). Bitcoin conference mentions (BTC Prague, El Salvador, potential Helsinki BTC Hell). Mutual appreciation, plans to meet, end with thanks. Let me know if you'd like any section expanded, condensed, or additional details (e.g., key quotes per segment).

We are waking up to a world significantly shifted by an unprecedented military escalation in the Middle East. In this morning's episode of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg breaks down the immediate geopolitical and economic fallout of the United States and Israel launching direct military operations against the Islamic Republic of Iran. In this episode, we cover: The Frontlines: The timeline of the rapid escalation, including the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Hezbollah's retaliatory missile strikes into Israel, and the barrage of US and Israeli strikes on Beirut. Market Shockwaves: How global financial markets are aggressively de-risking. Asian and Australian markets opened broadly lower, while safe-haven assets are surging, with gold jumping $150 to $5,370 an ounce. The Local Impact: What this means for South Africans, including warnings of skyrocketing fuel prices as crude oil surges 7% to over $70 a barrel, and the Rand weakening to over R16 against the US Dollar. Regional Instability: The terrifying reality for civilians in the Gulf, as intercepted missile debris damages infrastructure in traditionally stable hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Looking Ahead: A preview of our upcoming interview with South African-Iranian economist Iraj Abedian, and an announcement regarding 50 newly released tickets for next week's BizNews Conference in Hermanus where the focus shifts to Opportunities in Dangerous Times.

Nach der heiklen Mission ist vor der heiklen Mission, so könnte man das Wochenende von Friedrich Merz beschreiben. Gerade erst von seinem Besuch aus China zurück, geht es in der kommenden Woche weiter zu Donald Trump ins Weiße Haus. Wir diskutieren, wie ertragreich die China-Reise war. Außerdem blicken wir in die USA, wo Präsident Trump ziemlich unter Druck gerät. Ausgerechnet dann kommt Friedrich Merz als Gast ins Weiße Haus. Welche Themen Merz im Gepäck hat, darüber sprechen wir mit Kerstin Münstermann, Leiterin des Parlamentsbüros der Rheinischen Post und t-online-Chefredakteur Florian Harms. Außerdem sprechen wir mit Florian Schmidt, Leiter der Berliner Hauptstadtbüros von t-online, welche innenpolitischen Herausforderungen auf Friedrich Merz zukommen. Anmerkungen, Meinungen oder Fragen gern per Sprachnachricht an: podcasts@t-online.de Produktion und Schnitt: Arno Wölk Transkript: Alle Folgen der Diskussion am Wochenende finden Sie in einer Playlist auf Spotify hier: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1d0dXXtJNcYAF7jQ3oRPg9?si=0f24794f3fe14a27 Den „Tagesanbruch“-Podcast gibt es immer montags bis samstags gegen 6 Uhr zum Start in den Tag – am Wochenende in einer längeren Diskussion. Verpassen Sie keine Folge und abonnieren Sie uns bei Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3v1HFmv3V3Zvp1R4BT3jlO?si=klrETGehSj2OZQ_dmB5Q9g), Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/de/podcast/t-online-tagesanbruch/id1374882499?mt=2), Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.de/podcasts/961bad79-b3ba-4a93-9071-42e0d3cdd87f/tagesanbruch-von-t-online) oder überall sonst, wo es Podcasts gibt. Wenn Ihnen der Podcast gefällt, lassen Sie gern eine Bewertung da.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDKszEjACFA Podcast audio: In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Ben Bayer interviews Agustina Vergara Cid and Brandon Lisi about their new article: “'I Chose to Be an American:' Ayn Rand's Immigration Story.” Topics include: Motivation for the article; Why Rand chose America; Obstacles Rand faced; How Rand pushed America to live up to its values; Archival resources consulted; Most surprising facts about Rand's story; Impact of the article. Read the article here: “'I Chose to be an American:' Ayn Rand's Immigration Story.” This episode was recorded on February 23, 2026, and posted on February 24, 2026. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Watch archived podcasts here.

Aroni Chaudhuri from Coface Africa fleshes out how a weaker US currency impacts emerging markets like SA.

What if thriving wasn't about having more, but about choosing differently? Rand Selig has spent a lifetime studying growth, leadership, relationships, and what it truly means to live well. With decades of global experience in business, service, and personal development, Rand believes thriving is not accidental. It's the result of intentional choices made over time. This episode explores how self-reflection, forgiveness, resilience, and personal responsibility shape the quality of our lives. Through thoughtful dialogue, Rand Selig and Chuck Thuss unpack why thriving starts with the relationship you have with yourself, how setbacks can become turning points, and what it takes to stop living on autopilot and start authoring your own story. Guest Bio Rand Selig holds an MBA from Stanford and dual undergraduate degrees in mathematics and psychology. For over 35 years, he has led his own financial services firm while living and working across Europe, Asia, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Deeply committed to personal growth, service, and environmental conservation, Rand created Thriving! to help others embrace meaningful, positive change. He lives in Mill Valley, California, with his wife of over four decades and remains actively involved in mentorship, community leadership, and global service.   You'll hear About What it really means to "thrive" in today's world Why the most important relationship you'll ever have is with yourself How forgiveness and letting go free emotional energy Reframing setbacks as opportunities for growth Becoming the author of your own life story   Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 02:40 Rand's Background and Global Life Experience 05:20 Defining Thriving and Its Four Core Pillars 08:10 Why Personal Thriving Comes First 11:30 Self-Sabotage, Forgiveness, and Letting Go 15:00 The Power of Personal Choice 18:20 Navigating Setbacks and Building Resilience 22:30 Pain vs. Suffering and Reclaiming Agency 26:00 Becoming the Author of Your Own Story 30:20 Words, Self-Talk, and Emotional Health 34:00 Small Steps Toward Lasting Change 38:00 Rand's Message to Anyone Feeling Stuck 41:30 Where to Find Thriving! and Additional Resources 44:30 Chuck's Closing Reflections Chuck's Challenge This week, identify one area of your life where you've been reacting instead of choosing. Pause and ask yourself, "Is this aligned with the life I want to be living?" Make one intentional choice,  even a small one, that moves you toward thriving rather than defaulting to habit. Connect with Rand Selig Website: https://www.randselig.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rand-selig-43525a6/ Connect with Chuck Check out the website: https://www.thecompassionateconnection.com/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-thuss-a9aa044/ Follow on Instagram: @warriorsunmasked Join the Warriors Unmasked community by subscribing to the show. Together, we're breaking stigmas and shining a light on mental health, one story at a time.

Welcome back, folks, strap in for a big one!Mat and the Band continue to impress Tuon as she slowly begins to realise just who she has tied herself to.Rand and his entourage take a trip to meet who they think is the Daughter of the Nine Moons, and boy, do things escalate quickly. Many important beans are spilled as a result!And we also check in with Perrin and Faile, both of whom have set their plans for Faile's freedom in action, blissfully unaware of what the other is doing.Tell us what you thought!X - @BloodAndAshPodBluesky - @bloodandashes.bsky.socialEmail - moritz@bloodandashespodcast.comYouTube - Blood and AshesFacebook - BloodAndAshesPodcastWeb - www.bloodandashespodcast.com (Now with voicemail capabilities!)Discord - Blood and Ashes (If the link doesn't work, drop me a message and I'll email you a fresh one)Merch - Blood and Ashes Merch! (If you send in some good ideas, we'll use them too!)Enjoy!Mo, Willie and Jody

Most real estate agents overlook the secret weapon that turns data into deals - In this engaging conversation, Remington Rand shares his journey in real estate, with over 500 deals, he shares how focusing on deep market education, strategic referral networks, and unique tech like his proprietary AI tool Propified gives him a competitive edge—even when market conditions shift. Discover the power of turning market laws and local zoning changes into lucrative opportunities, all while maintaining a lean, referral-driven business. Remington's approach has transformed how agents can work less, earn more, and serve clients better. Get ready to rethink how you build your real estate empire—because success isn't just about luck; it's about leveraging the right knowledge at the right time. Listen now and take your business from stagnant to unstoppable! Links: Checkout Remington Rand's Website Checkout Propified.com Follow Sara Denig on Instagram  Follow Christina Leavenworth on Instagram  Follow Aaron Amuchastegui on Instagram  Get Hundreds of FREE Real Estate Tools From the Toolbox  Join the 2026 Mastermind: Get your tickets HERE! 

On this episode we begin our march to WrestleMania season a little early discussing random Mania related topics such as the good/bad multi-person championship main events, cancelled WrestleMania matches and why, and my Top 5 Celebrity WrestleMania Matches of All Time!! Press play to partake in Rand-O-Mania Part 2 right now!!!

Send a textIn this episode of Near Memo, Rand Fishkin joins Greg Sterling, Mike Blumenthal, and David Mihm to unpack the future of AI search, brand visibility, and digital measurement.Is AI rank tracking possible? Are zero-click journeys killing websites? And how should local businesses measure marketing performance in a world where attribution is breaking down?Rand shares new research on AI brand visibility across ChatGPT, Claude, and Google AI, discusses why performance marketing metrics are eroding, and explains where brands should actually invest their energy in 2026.This is a deep dive into the changing economics of search.Subscribe to our newsletters and other content at https://www.nearmedia.co/subscribe/

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Pablo Lopez leaving a spring training throwing session with elbow pain. It's too early to be too concerned, but it is worth remember that it was a Lopez injury that sent the Twins' season off the rails in 2025. Plus a big night for the Heise family. 8:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins Rand to talk about the Gophers women's basketball team's surge. They've won eight in a row and just cracked the AP top 25. 28:00: The best time of the year for high school hockey.

There is a well-known cognitive phenomenon that we are all susceptible to, and even more so when we're stressed. And we're all at least a little stressed and overwhelmed right now.The illusory truth effect catches us when we repeatedly hear statements and begin to assume they are true through repetition and familiarity. Things feel true, even if they couldn't be further from it. Research has shown that sheer repetition can even override facts when we know better.Naming–systems, feelings, what we're witnessing, what's missing, what's wrong–is a powerful antidote to the illusory truth effect. Naming forces us to slow down. It interrupts the repetition. We can't meaningfully talk about integrity, values, courage, or innovation if we refuse to look directly at what is.My guest today reminds us that we can't disrupt what we can't name. And we can't heal what stays vague.Soraya Chemaly is an award-winning author and activist. As a cultural critic, she writes and speaks frequently about gender norms, social justice, free speech, sexualized violence, politics, and technology. The former Executive Director of The Representation Project and Director and co-founder of the Women's Media Center Speech Project, she has long been committed to expanding women's civic and political participation.Her most recent book, All We Want is Everything: How We Dismantle Male Supremacy, has been called “a potent rallying cry for a beleaguered feminist movement.”  In it, she challenges dearly held beliefs about gender and equality today, drawing clear lines between the dynamics of intimate inequality and global anti-feminist, anti-democratic backlash and machofascism.Content warning: Discussion of details of the video footage leading up to Renee Good's murder, less-detailed discussion of sexual and gender-based violence and harassmentListen to the full episode to hear:Why we need to name systems clearly and specifically in order to challenge themHow male supremacy encompasses concepts of sexism, misogyny, and patriarchy and frames them as part of a larger hierarchical systemHow we're witnessing DARVO play out at scale in our government and media, as well as in personal interactionsHow deepfakes use the pervasive threat of sexual violence against women to dehumanize and enforce subjugationHow women play roles in passing on and enforcing male supremacyHow “the boy crisis” reinforces norms of masculinity at the expense of girls and womenWhy big tent politics that asks everyone but cis, straight men to give up fundamental rights cannot be a yardstick of successLearn more about Soraya Chemaly:WebsiteInstagram: @sorayachemalyAll We Want is Everything: How We Dismantle Male SupremacySubscribe to UnmannedLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaThe Unburdened Leader on SubstackSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:Dechêne, A., Stahl, C., Hansen, J., & Wänke, M.. The Truth About the Truth: A Meta-Analytic Review of the Truth Effect. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 14(2), 238-257Pennycook, G., Cannon, T. D., & Rand, D. G. (2018). Prior exposure increases perceived accuracy of fake news. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 147(12), 1865–1880Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel KahnemanFazio, L. K., Brashier, N. M., Payne, B. K., & Marsh, E. J. (2015). Knowledge does not protect against illusory truth. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 144(5), 993–1002.EP 96: Rage to Action: The Leading Power of Women's Anger with Soraya ChemalyEP 117: Rethinking Resilience: Moving from Bouncing Back to Relational Resilience with Soraya ChemalyJennifer Joy Freyd, PhD.What is DARVO ? | Jennifer Joy Freyd, PhD.11. Boy Crisis Asides and the Invisible People and Power Living in Them | UnmannedAfterlives, Abdulrazak GurnahRadiohead - CreepI'd Love to Change the World - Ten Years AfterDon't Let's Go to the Dogs TonightBlondieThe Beginning Comes After the End: Notes on a World of Change, Rebecca Solnit

Send a textWelcome to a special Hall of Fame edition of The State of Energy, hosted by Rand DeWitt and Tom Clark, Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Propane Association in alliance with the Colorado Propane Gas Association.This episode features a heavyweight guest in the energy world — author, journalist, and documentary producer Robert Bryce — for a wide-ranging conversation on the biggest issues shaping America's energy future.The discussion dives into Winter Storm Fern vs. Winter Storm Uri, why duration and fuel diversity matter during extreme weather, and how hydrocarbons like propane and natural gas continue to prove critical when the grid is under pressure. Tom and Rand also explore Department of Energy emergency orders, data center power demand, and whether behind-the-meter generation actually helped stabilize the grid during recent cold snaps.Robert Bryce shares insights on:The real lessons from major winter storms and grid resilienceChris Wright and the current direction of U.S. energy policyThe nuclear comeback and the rise of mini-reactorsWhy Big Tech and data centers may consume the next wave of new power generationEnergy poverty, global electrification, and supply chain constraintsCourt battles over electrification mandates and fuel choiceThe conversation also brings it back home to energy consumers — highlighting how propane for heating, water heating, cooking, and backup power can reduce grid demand, improve resilience, and strengthen energy security for rural and urban communities alike.With signature humor, policy insight, and a few off-the-grid moments (including UFO energy theories and baseball rule reform), this episode blends serious energy analysis with the classic State of Energy banter listeners expect.Presented by Metsa Tanks and fueled by real-world energy conversations that matter — from the Rockies to the national stage.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Afton skier Jessie Diggins, who reached down deep and won a bronze medal Thursday in the 10K freestyle. It was another career-defining moment for Diggins. Plus another good Wolves win heading into the break. 9:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand to talk about the Olympics, the Timberwolves, the Twins and Minnesota United. 28:00: Liam Hendriks is back with the Twins. In a different era, would he ever have left?

Send a textThis episode breaks down one of the most misunderstood attributes in Air Force Special Warfare: drive. Aaron explains why drive and grit aren't about hype, yelling, or being the best on day one—they're about self-initiation, perseverance, and long-term commitment when the outcome is uncertain. Using real selection examples, RAND research, and hard lessons from the pipeline, this episode shows how instructors actually evaluate drive: effort when exhausted, bouncing back from failure, refusing victim mentality, and staying locked on the end state. Motivation fades. Drive doesn't. If you're waiting to “find grit” at selection, you're already late.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Ones Ready intro and defining drive 02:10 Drive vs grit—same engine, different words 04:45 Attributes-based selection and raw materials 07:00 Motivation is fake—discipline wins 09:30 Drive vs fitness vs stress tolerance 12:40 How instructors actually evaluate drive 16:10 Max effort when failure is guaranteed 19:15 Bouncing back from setbacks 22:30 Victim vs victor mentality 25:40 Pipeline ≠ goal—the job is 28:45 Drive as a buildable skill 31:30 Final charge: impose your will

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Send us a textThis episode closes out the Attributes Series with one of the most mission-critical traits in Air Force Special Warfare: stress tolerance. Aaron breaks down what stress tolerance actually means—not being emotionless, but staying inside the performance window when stakes are high. From eustress vs distress to stress inoculation, breath control, visualization, and recovery, this is a practical blueprint for how instructors evaluate candidates under pressure. Mass casualties, buddy breathing, danger-close CAS—this attribute decides whether you freeze, spiral, or perform. Stress is guaranteed. Your response is what's being tested.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Ones Ready intro and closing the Attributes Series 01:30 Defining stress tolerance (RAND framework) 04:10 Eustress vs distress explained 07:00 The performance window and arousal levels 10:30 Why dead-eyes and panic both fail 14:00 Stress + recovery = growth model 17:10 Buddy breathing and hyper-arousal examples 20:45 Real-world stakes: medicine, CAS, mass casualties 23:30 Breath control: physiological sigh 27:00 Box breathing and CO₂ tolerance 31:00 Visualization as stress prevention 35:30 How instructors actually evaluate stress tolerance 39:00 Stress inoculation across the pipeline 43:00 Final charge: train the response, not avoidance