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Everyone wants more direct bookings. But what if the question isn't "How do I get more direct bookings?" What if the real question is, "How do I build a business that guests want to book from directly?" In this episode of Branded & Booked, I sit down with Rose Taika, founder of Your Family's Place, a vacation rental company in Ohio's Amish Country that generates roughly 70% of its bookings through its own website. Rose is a homeschooling mom of six, a best-selling author, and a hospitality entrepreneur who has built a portfolio of family-focused vacation rentals by thinking differently about branding, guest experience, and long-term business value. Throughout our conversation, Rose shares why direct bookings are the result of years of intentional business building—not a software, funnel, or marketing hack. We talk about how Your Family's Place reached approximately 70% direct bookings, why most hosts focus on the wrong metrics when trying to increase direct reservations, and the role branding, email marketing, content creators, advertising, and repeat guests have played in their growth. Rose also shares why she believes hospitality is ultimately a relationship business and how that mindset has shaped everything from their guest experience to their long-term growth strategy. One of the most powerful moments in the episode comes when Rose says, "Real businesses market." It's a simple statement, but one that challenged the way I think many of us approach direct bookings. In an industry where Airbnb can bring us reservations, it's easy to forget that direct bookings don't happen by accident. They are often the result of years of building a brand, nurturing guest relationships, and consistently showing up. We also discuss the mindset shift from owning vacation rentals to building a hospitality business, creating value beyond the real estate itself, and why scaling a successful hospitality company requires consistent effort over time. Whether you're a vacation rental owner, boutique hotel operator, property manager, or hospitality entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insights on branding, marketing, guest relationships, and building a business designed for the long term. Connect with Rose Instagram: @yourfamilysplace_ Instagram: @hostinginthemotherhood Connect with Steph Website: TheWeberCo.comInstagram: @theweberco  

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Yesterday afternoon at 4:29pm Eastern Time, the following post was sent on President Trump's Truth Social account: "The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow! President Donald J. Trump." Dr. Richard Schmidt is Pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and Founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement until his retirement. He's authored several books including: Are You Going to a Better Place?, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph: The Olivet Discourse, Globalism: The Great World Consumption, Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism & the De-Evolution of Democracy and, The Coming Millennial Kingdom.

Yesterday afternoon at 4:29pm Eastern Time, the following post was sent on President Trump's Truth Social account: "The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow! President Donald J. Trump." Dr. Richard Schmidt is Pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and Founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He is speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement until his retirement. He's authored several books including: Are You Going to a Better Place?, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph: The Olivet Discourse, Globalism: The Great World Consumption, Artificial Intelligence: Transhumanism & the De-Evolution of Democracy and, The Coming Millennial Kingdom.

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On today's open line, Clement Manyathela and listeners discuss US and Iran reaching a peace deal as European leaders warn that Tehran ‘must never acquire a nuclear weapon’. They also reflect on 99th Comrades Marathon and Lewis Hamilton's historic first victory for Ferrari. Moreover, they debate the mounting pressure on National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza as Cyril Ramaphosa seeks to stop Phala Phala impeachment inquiry. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States and Iran will sign a peace deal on Friday, US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday.美国总统唐纳德・特朗普周日宣布，美国与伊朗将于周五签署和平协议。"The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete," Trump said in an announcement on Truth Social. "Congratulations to all!"特朗普在 "真实社交" 平台发布声明称："与伊朗伊斯兰共和国的协议现已达成，向所有人表示祝贺！""Many presidents have tried to make Peace with Iran, and all have failed before me. The Leaders of the Region have, for the first time, found a President who can help them achieve real Peace," Trump posted.特朗普发文称："多任美国总统都曾尝试与伊朗实现和平，在我之前全部失败。该地区各国领导人首次找到了一位能够帮助他们实现真正和平的总统。""With the opening of the Strait upon the signing of the Deal on Friday, for purposes of mine removal, oil will flow on both ends again for the Region, and the World!" he said.他表示："随着周五协议签署后海峡开放用于清除水雷，该地区乃至全球的石油运输将在两端恢复畅通！"Earlier on Sunday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan, which has been acting as a mediator, announced on X that a deal had been reached between the two parties.担任调停方的巴基斯坦总理夏巴兹・谢里夫周日早些时候在 X 平台宣布，双方已达成协议。"Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED. Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon," Sharif posted.谢里夫发文称："经过密集谈判，我们很高兴地宣布，美国与伊朗伊斯兰共和国已达成和平协议。双方已宣布立即永久停止包括黎巴嫩在内所有战线的军事行动。"The signing ceremony will be on Friday in Switzerland, he said.他表示，签字仪式将于周五在瑞士举行。"With the agreement now in place, mediators will facilitate a series of meetings this week. These pre-implementation discussions will lay the foundation for the technical talks and the official signing ceremony," Sharif said.谢里夫称："协议现已达成，调停方本周将推动一系列会谈。这些实施前磋商将为技术谈判和正式签字仪式奠定基础。"Iran Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed an immediate and permanent end to the war, telling Iranian state TV that military operations on various fronts, including Lebanon, will cease, Reuters reported. He also said that the US naval blockade of Iranian ports would be lifted.据路透社报道，伊朗副外长卡齐姆・加里巴巴迪向伊朗国家电视台证实，战争将立即永久结束，包括黎巴嫩在内各战线的军事行动都将停止。他还表示，美国对伊朗港口的海上封锁将解除。Details of the agreement have yet to be released.协议的具体细节尚未公布。Trump had posted earlier that a peace deal with Iran would be signed on Sunday — his 80th birthday.特朗普此前曾发文称，与伊朗的和平协议将于周日 —— 也就是他 80 岁生日当天签署。However, Iran said on Sunday that no agreement would be reached by Trump's deadline, the country's Fars News Agency reported.但据伊朗法尔斯通讯社报道，伊朗周日表示，不会在特朗普设定的最后期限前达成任何协议。The proposed agreement would apparently see the Strait of Hormuz reopened to commercial traffic, and the US blockade of Iranian ports lifted. It was expected that the current ceasefire would be extended by another 60 days.根据拟议协议，霍尔木兹海峡显然将重新对商业航运开放，美国对伊朗港口的封锁也将解除。预计当前停火协议将再延长 60 天。However, two ongoing sticking points have been a US demand that Iran surrender its stockpile of enriched uranium, while Iran has demanded the US unfreeze assets worth tens of billions of dollars.但目前仍存在两个争议点：美国要求伊朗交出其浓缩铀储备，而伊朗则要求美国解冻价值数百亿美元的资产。In an interview with the New York Times, Trump said that the agreement means the Strait of Hormuz would be "permanently toll free".特朗普在接受《纽约时报》采访时表示，该协议意味着霍尔木兹海峡将 "永久免费通行"。Trump told the Times that if Iran failed to reach a final nuclear agreement with the US he would restart military attacks, or make the US "the guardian of the Middle East" in return for a fifth of the region's revenue.特朗普对《纽约时报》表示，如果伊朗未能与美国达成最终核协议，他将重启军事打击，或者让美国成为 "中东的守护者"，以换取该地区五分之一的收入。UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in a joint statement with France, Germany and Italy, said the deal must be "implemented rapidly and comprehensively".英国首相基尔・斯塔默与法国、德国、意大利发表联合声明称，该协议必须 "迅速、全面地落实"。"This is a moment of opportunity to restore regional stability and stabilize the global economy," Starmer said.斯塔默表示："这是恢复地区稳定、稳定全球经济的机遇时刻。"French President Emmanuel Macron posted online that leaders at this week's G7 meeting will discuss the long-term reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.法国总统埃马纽埃尔・马克龙在网上发文称，本周七国集团会议的领导人将讨论霍尔木兹海峡的长期开放问题。"The aim will be to see the consequences of this agreement, support for Lebanon, the lasting reopening of Hormuz and of course the concluding of an accord on nuclear and ballistic activities in Iran," Macron said on Instagram.马克龙在 Instagram 上表示："目标将是落实该协议的成果、支持黎巴嫩、霍尔木兹海峡持久开放，当然还有达成伊朗核活动与弹道导弹活动的最终协议。"Tom Watkins, deputy chief of staff to former Michigan governor James Blanchard, told China Daily: "If it is to believed, and if it holds, it is good news for the people of Lebanon, Iran and for people of the world. With multiple false starts, even the most optimistic observer is waiting anxiously for its implementation."美国密歇根州前州长詹姆斯・布兰查德的办公厅副主任汤姆・沃特金斯对《中国日报》表示："如果消息属实且协议能够持续，这对黎巴嫩、伊朗人民以及全世界人民都是好消息。由于此前多次出现反复，即便是最乐观的观察人士也在焦急等待协议的落实。""Many innocent people in the Middle East, including women and children, have been killed and wounded because of this war," Watkins said.沃特金斯称："中东地区许多无辜民众，包括妇女和儿童，都因这场战争死伤。"This Trump administration war of choice has been costly for the US in loss of life, treasury and reputation, and many observers believe it leaves the US no more secure than before it started, he said.他表示，这场特朗普政府主动发起的战争让美国在生命、财政和声誉方面付出了沉重代价，许多观察人士认为，美国的安全程度并不比战争开始前更高。As in all "deals", the devil will be in the details that will dribble out, he added.他补充道，与所有 "协议" 一样，问题的关键将在于逐步披露的具体细节。mediator /ˈmiːdieɪtə(r)/ n. 调停者，斡旋者blockade /blɒˈkeɪd/ n. 封锁enriched uranium /ɪnˈrɪtʃt jʊˈreɪniəm/ 浓缩铀implementation /ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃn/ n. 实施，执行

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US President Donald Trump says he has authorized the immediate removal of the US naval blockade against Iranian ports. Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi says the two sides will sign the draft of a memorandum of understanding in Switzerland on Friday.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the United States and Iran have reached a peace deal. A signing ceremony will take place in Switzerland on Friday.

Iran says draft peace agreement reached with United States; One year on from Air India crash, victims' families still awaiting answers; And in tennis, Ash Barty launches her national tennis challenge for a second year.

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Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about a peace agreement with Iran that could be reached this weekend accord to Donald Trump after calling off a fresh round of planned US strikes. 

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Michael Bernstam reveals that China has significantly reduced its oil imports by nearly half by drawing on massive strategic reserves of 1.4 billion barrels and increasing electric vehicle adoption. Simultaneously, the U.S. has reached record domestic oil production of nearly 14 million barrels per day. These factors combined help lower global oil prices despite declining inventories in other OECD countries. (10)1903

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Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump calls off Iran strikes, says agreement reached to end war. House votes down FISA extension in bipartisan rebuke of Trump's intelligence pick. Trump administration announces effort to find unaccompanied migrant children, blames Biden for abuse. California weighs legalizing balcony solar devices. Oakland gets $9.3 million to fight illegal dumping. The post Trump calls off Iran strikes, says agreement reached to end war – June 11, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

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Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with senior writer for ESPN Heather Dinich! Mike, Ali, Beau, and Heather discuss Heather's reaction to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby being granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA that could clear the way for him to play for the Red Raiders in 2026, how many schools and universities Heather thinks are going to forbid their athletic programs from playing Texas Tech, if Heather thinks any schools and universities and college football teams will boycott and refuse to play Texas Tech this season, if Heather has had any conversations with any of her colleagues that cover the NFL, NBA, MLB, or any other professional sports leagues to see if they're following the Brendan Sorsby situation closely to see if and how it might affect professional sports leagues, the NCAA needing federal legislation, a governing body and anti-trust protection, what Heather thinks the outcome of this whole Brendan Sorsby situation will be when the dust settles, how the Brendan Sorsby ruling affects the Big 12 conference as a whole, and if there's anything the Big 12 conference as a whole can do to possibly enforce their own punishment on Texas Tech or Sorsby.

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Nepal has crossed 4500 MW of electricity generation. But why are we still importing electricity? Why are transformers under pressure? And can Nepal turn its energy surplus into an economic advantage? In this episode, Anjal Niraula breaks down Nepal's energy future—from hydropower, solar, and EVs to energy security, Bitcoin mining, grid infrastructure, and the hidden challenges facing the country's power sector. A conversation about the future of energy, the economy, and Nepal's path toward true energy independence. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:35 The Energy Crisis Nobody Is Talking About 04:27 Why Energy Imports Hurt Nepal's Economy 07:59 Why Nepal Still Imports Electricity 11:45 Green Hydrogen and Nepal's Energy Future 12:02 Bhutan's Bitcoin Mining Strategy 16:53 Can Nepal's Grid Handle EVs and Induction Stoves? 20:39 Why More Electricity Doesn't Automatically Mean Prosperity 28:09 Smart Energy Planning and Demand Management 28:39 Why NEA Can't Do Everything Alone 29:46 The Challenge of Creating Domestic Demand 30:21 Can 4500 MW Become an Economic Risk? 32:24 The Case for Private Sector Participation 38:37 Every Home Is a Power Plant 39:25 The Rooftop Solar Debate 41:54 Cheap Power, Growth and Development 42:39 Solar vs Hydro: The Speed Difference 46:23 Can Solar Power Factories? 53:45 Why Solar Complements Hydropower 1:13:52 energy security is national security   If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal?     Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8     ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com   

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My guest today, Joanna, had an agreement with a friend of hers that they would check in with each other, but he didn't call. She is disappointed and hurt that he wouldn't follow up. This leaves her feeling that he is lazy, selfish, and a coward.  As you sit in The Work with Joanna and me, together let's find out who is right and who is wrong. (Part 2 of 2) Don't miss Byron Katie LIVE every M-T-W, 9-10 am Pacific Time. Register: athomewithbk.com

Boortz reflects on his longtime support for gay rights and discusses what he sees as changing public attitudes toward LGBTQ issues. Referencing recent polling, he argues that growing debates over topics like Pride events, drag queen story hours, and gender identity are contributing to a shift in public opinion and a broader cultural backlash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boortz reflects on his longtime support for gay rights and discusses what he sees as changing public attitudes toward LGBTQ issues. Referencing recent polling, he argues that growing debates over topics like Pride events, drag queen story hours, and gender identity are contributing to a shift in public opinion and a broader cultural backlash.Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens after you reach Coast FIRE? For years, you save aggressively, maximize retirement accounts, and build wealth with one goal in mind: hitting your investment goal. But once you arrive at Coast FIRE—Coast to Financial Independence and Relax Early—a new question emerges: Now what? In this episode, we answer a thoughtful listener question from Richard, who has built a seven-figure net worth with his wife but feels stuck in a sales career that's wearing him down. We discuss how to actually act on Coast FIRE, the four career paths available after reaching the milestone, and how to use the financial strength you've built to create more freedom and margin in your life today. Then, we welcome back retirement expert Jesse Cramer to discuss an important and often-overlooked topic: Social Security benefits after divorce. We cover how spousal and survivor benefits work, eligibility requirements, common misconceptions, and what divorced spouses need to know when planning for retirement. What Coast FIRE really means beyond the calculators Four career paths to consider after reaching Coast FIRE Why more money isn't always the answer How to use your wealth to create more time freedom Social Security spousal benefits explained Social Security survivor benefits explained Divorce and Social Security eligibility rules Common Social Security claiming strategies for married couples Retirement planning considerations for divorced spouses RESOURCES Own Your Time: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/book Coast FIRE Calculator: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/coast-fire-calculator Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors Podcast: https://bestinterest.blog/podcast Leave a Voicemail: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail Instagram: @marriagekidsandmoney LinkedIn: @AndyHillMKM CREDITS Host: Andy Hill Editor: Johnny Sohl Podcast Support: Michelle Ahmed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate is about to have one of her most important milestones. Her 30 year school reunion! But will she go? Then we hear about Wippa's big trip away! And what how he has found a community because of it. And, a huge warning for people who work from home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and DANIELLE LAWRIE (ESPN Analyst/UW Softball) The Women's College World Series gets underway tonight and Danielle joins us live from OKC to talk about how much attention is being put on softball these days and how exciting the tournament has been thus far. How can the Huskies get back to the dominance they used to have? :30- We are navigating the 5 stages of grief with the Myles Garrett trade. Have we reached the acceptance stage yet? :45- It's time to get Reckless at Breakfast! Women's college basketball gets a lot of promotion, but what about all those other women's sports that aren't getting the attention? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Josh Elliot seems to be trending in the right direction in the Democrat Race for Governor against Ned Lamont. He has reached another milestone, and he discusses that with us today.

(3) Jonathan Sayeh reports that the U.S. blockade has caused a sharp decline in Iranian oil exports, though it has not yet reached a level of total economic catastrophe. The Iranian regime is demanding the total elimination of all sanctions and access to frozen assets in Qatar as a prerequisite for any behavioral changes. Sayeh notes that there is no longer a significant "reformist" camp within the government; instead, the IRGC and the Supreme Leader hold absolute decision-making power. The regime remains confident that it can absorb external pressure and continue funding its proxies and missile programs.

Jared Polis commuted Tina Peters's sentence despite her anti-democratic crimes. Steve Schmidt breaks down Polis’s appeasement, why Trump's presidency is sinking like the Titanic, and why it's too late for him to stop it. Today's Merch: Tear Down This Ballroomhttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/tear-down-this-ballroom-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congress is hollowing out, and the consequences show up first in foreign policy. Dan McAdams returns to talk with us about what Thomas Massie's primary loss signals for antiwar oversight, why the Ron Paul era of forcing floor debates through appropriations fights is largely gone, and how that vacuum makes it easier for Washington to slide into the next conflict without friction. We dig into Iran and the so-called ceasefire: the strikes, the responses, and the familiar pattern of narrative manipulation where the U.S. can provoke, then rebrand escalation as “defense.” We also unpack the latest claims of a draft Trump Iran deal, why leak-driven reporting deserves extra skepticism, and how media pipelines can function like message distribution for competing interests rather than real journalism. From there we move to Israel and Gaza, including Netanyahu's comments that point toward annexation, the U.S. role in funding and arming the campaign, and the way Lebanon and Hezbollah complicate any regional settlement. We also discuss harrowing firsthand accounts of Gaza's blockade and a political paradox: anti-intervention voices are breaking through culturally, but votes and power haven't caught up yet. Finally, we zoom out to Latin America, from Javier Milei and BRICS anxiety to U.S. drug war strikes in Guatemala and the danger of normalizing kill-first policy without due process.

➡️ Watch the full interview ad-free, join a community of geopolitics enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive content on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingGeopolitics➡️ Sign up to my free geopolitics newsletter: https://stationzero.substack.com/This is a conversation with Reinier Von Lanschot - a Dutch member of the European Parliament - who is a leading figure of a new recent and potentially groundbreaking initiative. He has helped to form a group of European parliament members who are all calling and lobbying for one thing - creation a European Defence Union - basically, the European version of NATO, without the United States. Built so that Europe can fight and defend itself on its own - in the case that the U.S. would not come to its aid when necessary. This is something that many experts have theorized and called for before, but this is the first time someone in Europe is really trying to turn it into reality - which is why it's both a fascinating and exciting but also extremely complicated and difficult endeavor - but if they succeed, it would have immense consequences, for Europe and for the world. And so we talk about what a European Defence Union is and how they want to turn it into reality, whether they can succeed or who is doing its best to stop them and much more.  

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for May 29th, we break down the new tentative deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran, the explosion of Blue Origin's latest rocket, a horrific detention of a Ghanian mother, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for May 29th, we break down the new tentative deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran, the explosion of Blue Origin's latest rocket, a horrific detention of a Ghanian mother, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for May 29th, we break down the new tentative deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran, the explosion of Blue Origin's latest rocket, a horrific detention of a Ghanian mother, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today, Joanna, had an agreement with a friend of hers that they would check in with each other, but he didn't call. She is disappointed and hurt that he wouldn't follow up. This leaves her feeling that he is lazy, selfish, and a coward.  As you sit in The Work with Joanna and me, together let's find out who is right and who is wrong. (Part 1 of 2) Don't miss Byron Katie LIVE every M-T-W, 9-10 am Pacific Time. Register: athomewithbk.com

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have possibly reached an agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding extending the current ceasefire and launching negotiations on Iran's nuclear program. The deal still needs President Trump's approval with the major sticking point for both sides remaining Iran's nuclear capability. President Trump has many times reiterated that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, a stance he sees as a positive for the whole world. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Ashley Webster, FOX Business Channel correspondent reporting from Tel Aviv, who says the deal is not set in stone just yet. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We currently have a reported 60-day framework on the table between the United States and Iran that would temporarily extend the current ceasefire dynamics and create space for renewed nuclear negotiations. To be clear, it's not a breakthrough deal. This feels like a pressure valve built to prevent escalation from snapping back while both sides decide whether they can actually land something bigger.The center of gravity here is the Strait of Hormuz. That is where the entire arrangement becomes real or falls apart. The reported structure prioritizes restoring and guaranteeing commercial shipping through the strait, easing maritime restrictions, and reducing the risk of renewed disruption in one of the most important energy chokepoints on the planet. In exchange, Iran would gain movement on sanctions relief and potentially access to frozen funds, while the United States would push for verifiable constraints on uranium enrichment and clearer handling of existing stockpiles.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Nobody is pretending this is a final settlement. It reads more like a staged de-escalation plan: stabilize shipping first, then attempt to negotiate the more politically radioactive issues like enrichment levels, inspection access, and long-term nuclear limits. The idea is to reduce immediate risk before trying to solve the underlying conflict.That underlying conflict is the same one that has defined U.S.–Iran relations for decades. Economic relief in exchange for nuclear restraint. The structure is familiar, even if the packaging is not. Anyone watching this unfold will recognize echoes of past negotiations, especially the JCPOA framework, where the core trade was access to global markets in return for limits on Iran's nuclear program. The political debate around that model has never really gone away, and it is very much present again here.The fragility of the situation is obvious in the way it is being described. Working-level agreement is one thing. Leadership approval is another. That gap is where deals like this tend to stall, shift, or collapse entirely. Even small changes in political appetite can rewire the entire structure.Still, this feels like the first tangible step towards restoring reliable, uninterrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. If that actually does happen, everything else becomes more plausible. If it does not, the rest of the framework is just another document waiting for even events to overtake it. God knows we've seen enough of those.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:03:07 - Iran Deal?00:10:49 - Interview with Michael Tracey00:36:18 - Update/LA Mayor Polling00:39:46 - Trump's AI Deal00:43:43 - 2028 Dem Frontrunners00:46:09 - Interview with Michael Tracey, con't01:25:16 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

The 12 month inflation rate at 3.8 percent, Certified Financial Planner Chad Burton from EP Wealth discusses planning for retirement, More on the next seminar at the Crowne Plaza Foster City on Thursday June 11th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm with Chad Burton, CFP and Ryan Ignacio, CFA, CFP of EP Wealth Advisors

On Wednesday's Mark Levin Show, Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is a profoundly disturbed individual whom Democrats refuse to disavow because they prioritize power above all else. Platner, who's a self-described Communist, trashes American troops and police and he must be stopped from reaching the Senate. Then there's a woman running in the Democrat primary for Texas's 35th congressional district who advocated placing Zionists in concentration camps and worse. Jewish elected Democrats need to leave this party, which is now the party of Islamists, Marxists, and neo-Nazis. Also, WABC's John Catsimatidis calls in to discuss the difficulties of running supermarkets in NYC and the proposal by Mayor Mamdani for city government-run grocery stores. He argued that government stores giving away these products would take sales from private businesses, harming the workers who labor 70-80 hours a week and ultimately burdening taxpayers when the city absorbs the losses, while politicians face no consequences. Later, Gad Saad calls in to discuss his new book - Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind. This book is not an attack on empathy itself—an evolutionarily relevant virtue rooted in theory of mind or cognitive empathy that enables good human interactions—but rather a warning against its hyper-firing in the wrong situations toward the wrong targets. This critique of maladaptively irrational altruism has gripped our culture. This mind parasite hijacked the empathy module of our progressive elite, leading to a catastrophic miscalibration of moral priorities.  Afterward, America First Legal (AFL) and the Trump Administration secured a major victory for peace and the rule of law by settling Jackson et al. v. Trump et al., a lawsuit that enforces the Taylor Force Act and ends U.S. funding of the Palestinian Authority's “Pay to Slay” program. This agreement is a durable enforcement of federal law that honors victims, prevents taxpayer subsidization of terror, and advances President Trump's commitment to peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys weren't done talking expansion after the third hour, as they addressed some recent comments about the NFL potentially adding one game to their schedule and multiple new international games throughout the year.