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You've spent years building your business. But what if you've already crossed the finish line — and nobody told you?Most business owners spend their entire careers trying to reach financial freedom. But there's a specific, calculable threshold — called The Freedom Point — where the net proceeds from selling your business would fund the rest of your life without financial worry. And the uncomfortable truth is: a lot of owners have already crossed it. They're still grinding, still taking on risk, still saying "five more years" — without realizing they've technically already won.In this episode, CFP® David Chudyk breaks down The Freedom Point framework, walks through the exact math to calculate yours, and explains why so many smart, successful business owners stay past it without a plan — and what that costs them.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhat The Freedom Point is — and the precise formula to calculate itWhy your business growing could actually be increasing your financial risk (not reducing it)The "4 D's" that can destroy business value overnight — and why none of them care about your timelineHow to figure out if you've already crossed your Freedom Point using a 7-step frameworkWhat your options are once you've crossed it (hint: selling isn't the only one)The three psychological traps that keep smart owners grinding past the point of financial freedomWhy "one more year" syndrome might be the most expensive story you're telling yourselfEpisode Timestamps[0:00] — Cold Open: What if you've already won?[2:00] — What is The Freedom Point?[6:00] — Meet Tim: The business owner with 80% concentration risk[11:00] — The 4 D's: Death, Disability, Divorce, Departure[15:00] — How to calculate your own Freedom Point (7-step framework)[20:00] — What to do when you've crossed the line: 4 options[24:00] — Why smart owners stay too long: Identity, One More Year Syndrome, Fear of Irrelevance[28:00] — The free tool to calculate your Freedom Point todayThe Freedom Point FormulaThe Freedom Point is reached when:(Value of Outside Investments) + (Net Proceeds from Business Sale) > (Desired Annual Income × 33)Here's how to run it yourself:Step 1: Estimate the annual income that would make you feel completely financially freeStep 2: Multiply by 33 (based on a conservative 3% withdrawal rate)Step 3: Calculate your wealth outside your business — investments, rental properties, brokerage accounts (not your primary residence)Step 4: Get a realistic business valuation estimateStep 5: Subtract the frictional cost of selling — taxes, broker commissions (~10–12%), legal fees (~2%)Step 6: Add back any long-term business debt you'd need to pay off at closingStep 7: If Steps 3 + 5 exceed Step 2, you've reached The Freedom PointExample: If you want $150,000/year of income, you need $4.95M in total investable assets. If your business would net $4M after selling costs and you have $1M outside the business — you've crossed it.The 4 D's Every Business Owner Needs to KnowThese four events can destroy business value overnight — and none of them are in your control:Divorce — Especially devastating when both spouses work in the business or when business value becomes contested in settlementDeparture — A key partner, co-founder, or critical employee leaves, triggering buy-sell agreements and operational disruptionDisability — You become unable to work; most disability policies protect income, not business valueDeath — Your beneficiaries inherit a business they don't know how to run, often resulting in forced sales at the worst possible timeWhy Smart Owners Stay Past The Freedom PointThe math alone doesn't explain why successful business owners keep grinding after they've technically won. David breaks down three psychological forces:Identity: When the business is who you are, the idea of stepping back feels like erasing yourself — not a financial decision at allOne More Year Syndrome: The goal line keeps moving. $2M becomes $3M becomes $5M. Every milestone reveals the next one. The exit that was "five years away" has been five years away for fifteen years.Fear of Irrelevance: The quiet one. Not afraid of selling — afraid of what comes after. Who are you without the title, the team, and the 8am calendar?"The biggest threat to your financial freedom isn't market risk. It's the story you're telling yourself about who you are without the business."Your Options Once You've Crossed The Freedom PointSell a Minority Stake — Take chips off the table while keeping control; often done with private equity in a minority recapitalizationSell a Majority Stake — Significant liquidity event now, keep some equity, continue running the business under new ownershipEarn-Out Exit — Full sale with a 1–3 year transition; ideal if you're ready to step back in the next three to five yearsStay and Build Around the Risk — Keep building, but do it intentionally: key person insurance, a funded buy-sell, disability coverage, and a real succession planCalculate Your Freedom Point — Free ToolDon't guess where you stand. Take the free Personal Readiness to Exit assessment — it walks you through the exact Freedom Point calculation in about 10 minutes and shows you a real number.→ Take the Free Assessment at weeklywealthpodcast.com/prescoreRather talk it through with someone? Book a free 20-minute strategy call:→ Book a Vision Call at weeklywealthpodcast.com/visionQuotable Moments"What if you've already won — and you're still playing like you haven't?""Before The Freedom Point, risk is how you build. After it, risk is how you lose what you've already built.""Tim diversifies his 401(k) like a pro. But 80% of his net worth is a single, illiquid, non-publicly-traded asset. That's not diversification. That's concentration in a tuxedo.""One more year syndrome feels responsible. But what it often is — if we're honest — is a way of avoiding a decision you're not emotionally ready to make.""The Freedom Point isn't a feeling. It's a formula. And once you run the math, you can't unsee what it shows you."Who This Episode Is ForThis episode is essential listening if you are:A business owner with a company worth $1M or more wondering if you're "there yet" financiallyAn entrepreneur approaching your 50s who hasn't run a real exit planning calculationA high earner whose business represents more than 50% of your total net worthAnyone who has said "I'll sell when the business hits $X" — and then moved the goalpostA spouse or partner of a business owner trying to understand the financial risk your household is carryingResources & Related EpisodesPersonal Readiness to Exit (Prescore) — Free AssessmentVision Call — Free 20-Minute Strategy SessionSellability Score — Free Business Valuation AssessmentRelated: Ep. 264 — Is Your CPA Only Looking in the Rearview Mirror? (tax planning before a sale matters enormously)Related: Ep. 265 — This Is Exactly Who You've Been Looking For (David's background and advisory approach)About David Chudyk, CFP®David Chudyk is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, CLTC, and Certified ValueBuilder Advisor with nearly two decades of experience working with business owners and high-net-worth individuals. He is the founder and host of the Weekly Wealth Podcast and a fiduciary advisor with Parallel Financial, LLC. David specializes in helping business owners align their personal financial plans with their business exit strategies — so they can make the biggest financial decision of their lives with clarity and confidence.weeklywealthpodcast.comThe Weekly Wealth Podcast is produced by Parallel Financial, LLC, a registered investment advisor. All content is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized financial, tax, or legal advice. All examples, including "Tim," are hypothetical illustrations only. Consult a qualified financial advisor before making any financial decisions. Investment advisory services offered through Parallel Financial, LLC.
Everyone knows about MLK Day, Earth Day, Veterans Day but who has heard about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day? It is estimated that 1 in 10 older adults is a victim of abuse and over the past years even more seniors have fallen victim to fraud scams. Geropsychologist Dr. Sheri Gibson and Long Term Care Ombudsman Lori McGinnis have supported seniors through terrible tragedies, and they still continue to do the good work they do. Hear how their work is putting elder abuse into the rearview mirror for so many. This International day is acknowledged on June 15.Pikes Peak Elder Justice Center: https://www.pikespeakelderjusticecenter.org/Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country. We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude – whether you're in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Melissa Marts with the Area Agency on Aging is our moderator.Learn more at: https://ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-agingOr call 719-471-2096BEACON Senior News is a proud sponsor/partner for this podcast. BEACON Senior News empowers Colorado seniors with inspiring local stories, timely coverage of senior issues, health and travel features, retirement and financial guidance, senior expos and local resources — all presented in a fun, engaging way that helps older adults lead happier, healthier lives. Catch all the news at: https://www.beaconseniornews.com/
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You know your revenue number. You can probably recite your billing rate without thinking. But ask most law firm owners what they actually want to take home this year, and they go quiet. That gap between generating money and building wealth is exactly where most attorneys are stuck, and it has nothing to do with how hard they're working.In this episode, Gary sits down with Jessica Gonifas, CPA and founder of Silver Peaks Accounting, to explore why so many law firm owners feel financially uncertain despite strong revenue, and what it actually takes to build a firm that generates lasting personal wealth. This conversation moves beyond tax prep and bookkeeping into the strategic financial thinking that most attorneys never receive from their current advisors.Key Takeaways:Stop starting with revenue. Define your personal take-home goal first, then reverse-engineer everything else: revenue targets, staffing, pricing, and growth strategy.Understand why even monthly financial reporting still leaves most firms operating in the past, and what forward-looking financial management actually looks like in practice.Look at your staff before you look at your expenses. A 5 to 10 percent gain in team productivity is almost always a more powerful profit lever than cutting costs elsewhere.Recognize the pattern Jessica sees most often: firm owners who know their revenue number but have no clear plan connecting that revenue to personal wealth or financial independence.Know that financial stress does not stay in the office. When your firm's financial structure lacks clarity, it shows up in your confidence, your relationships, and how present you are for the people who matter most.Jessica Gonifas, CPA, is the founder of Silver Peaks Accounting, an advisory firm dedicated exclusively to law firms. Her team delivers CFO-level financial strategy, proactive tax planning, and profit optimization for practices generating $1M to $10M annually. She also hosts the podcast Beyond the Books, where she shares practical financial education for law firm owners.If you finished this episode realizing your firm has been running without a real financial plan, that is your signal. Subscribe to The Free Lawyer so you never miss a conversation like this one, and pass it along to a fellow attorney who needs to hear it. The next step toward a practice that funds the life you actually want starts at garymiles.net.TIMESTAMPS[00:00] Welcome and episode introduction[01:43] The moment that changed everything[03:31] Why focus exclusively on law firms[05:29] Eight years in: surprising lessons learned[08:48] What sets Silver Peaks apart[13:09] Rearview mirror accounting explained[17:26] What a strategic CFO partner does[21:08] Building generational wealth strategically[23:43] The staff productivity lever[29:41] Financial clarity as a freedom strategy[32:42] Is Silver Peaks right for your firmGUEST BIOJessica Gonifas, CPA, is the founder of Silver Peaks Accounting, a premier advisory firm dedicated to helping law firms transform revenue into lasting personal wealth. She works exclusively with practices generating $1M to $10M in annual revenue, delivering CFO-level financial strategy, proactive tax planning, and profit optimization well beyond what traditional accounting firms provide. A former C-suite executive with experience across government, large corporations, and an international publicly traded firm, Jessica built Silver Peaks to fill a critical gap in forward-looking financial advisory for the legal profession. She also hosts the podcast Beyond the Books and is the author of a book for law firm owners.Take The Free Lawyer Assessment (10 minutes, completely free):https://www.garymiles.net/the-free-lawyer-assessmentWould you like to learn what it looks like to become a truly Free Lawyer? You can schedule a complimentary call here: https://calendly.com/garymiles-successcoach/one-one-discovery-call
Brian Abraham joins the show to gives his share on yesterdays Red Sox victory, what the Red Sox need to do to improve and gives the crew some updates on injuries. Bradfo believes that the Red Sox need to leave everything they have right now in the rear view mirror and start making moves to go forward. Chris Wrenn calls in to tell everyone abut his new book "Fenway Punk". And we hear producer Josh Bracken's play-by-play homerun call for todays game.
On a cold winter morning, while taking a detour down a narrow country road before sunrise, one driver found himself passing an old graveyard that dated back centuries. The setting already felt unsettling enough—heavy mist hanging over the road, moonlight cutting through the darkness, and frost covering the ground.As he rounded a sharp bend near the cemetery, he instinctively glanced into his rearview mirror. What he saw standing in the road behind him instantly sent a shock through his entire body.A tall dark figure stood motionless in the exact place his car had passed only seconds earlier.At first, it looked like an ordinary person silhouetted against the moonlight. But after one more look into the mirror, the figure was completely gone. No movement. No sound. No explanation.#RealGhostStories #ShadowFigure #HauntedRoad #ParanormalEncounter #GhostStories #HauntedGraveyard #SupernaturalExperience #TrueGhostStory #ParanormalPodcast #PhantomFigureLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
This podcast episode, **"Failure Isn't Final,"** is a high-impact morning sermon delivered in the signature wisdom style of Harold Mawela. Grounded in the power of **Philippians 3:13**, the message challenges the listener to decouple their identity from their history. Using the "Law of the Gate" and the "Law of the Rearview Mirror," Mawela provides a practical, spiritual protocol for outwalking the ghosts of yesterday. It is a clarion call to stop decorating the prison of memory and start building on the foundation of experience, reminding every listener that while the night of weeping is real, the morning of power is a divine certainty.#LifeFaithPodcast#DailyDevotionalInspiration#DailyFaithInspiration#InspirationalFaithTalks#FaithAndPurposeMessages#ChristianDailyMotivation#ChristianMotivationalTalks
This week is National Small Business Week — and before we get into strategy, David takes a moment to do something he thinks doesn't happen nearly enough: genuinely honor the people who build and run small businesses in America. Because it's hard. Really hard. And the numbers tell a story that most press releases never will.Then, in true Weekly Wealth fashion, he makes the turn: Small Business Week celebrates the business. But nobody's talking about the owner's financial future. This episode fixes that.
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Lee Livingston, author of the book In the Rearview Mirror. Lee Livingston was born in Los Angeles, California, and spent his early childhood in New York City and most of his school years in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Claremont Men's College in 1965 with a BA in Literature and finally completed his MFA in Theatre Arts from UCLA in 2005. During the '70s he was a Vice President/Creative Director at Grey Advertising in Los Angeles. From 1980 until 2024, he ran his own commercial film production company. In 2021, he left Los Angeles to escape the homeless and high taxes of California. He now lives in Atlanta with his wife and close to his kids. In my book review, I stated In the Rearview Mirror is a memoir by Lee Livingston. Lee and his friend Dango spend the summer between high school and college first working in California and then hitchhiking back home to Cleveland, Ohio. It is fun to see the world as it was in the early 60s from the eyes of two young men on the brink of adulthood. From thumbing rides to hopping on trains to pretending to be old enough to drink and play cards in Las Vegas, we get to experience life on the road as they make their way toward college. But Lee doesn't just show the fun and games of late adolescence. He also focuses on mental health, family issues, male friendships, and figuring out who you are and who you are meant to become. If you like a solid memoir, then this is a book you won't want to miss. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Lee Livingston Website: https://openroads1961.com/ FB: @reflectionsintherearviewmirror/ IG: @lwlivingston Purchase In the Rearview Mirror on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4r0txcf Ebook: https://amzn.to/474KhrK Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #leelivingston #intherearviewmirror #memoir #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Week one of the book being out in the world, and I still don't have the vocabulary for the support. Thank you. Genuinely. If you read it, an honest Amazon review costs nothing and helps more than you'd think. Then we get into the questions. A 25-year-old lawyer writes in about imposter syndrome and getting put on a pedestal for a job he doesn't feel qualified for yet. My take: keep the imposter syndrome. Just find a response that doesn't escalate or deescalate, and move the conversation to them. Next one hits harder. A Marine turned med student on the "vet bro" archetype, the guy in head-to-toe fatigues at the airport, and the social sandpaper that follows. Why one bad interaction outweighs a hundred good ones. Why comparative service and competitive suffering benefit nobody. And why the best counter is just being a good expression of what you used to be. Also covered: what recovery looked like overseas vs. now, why special operations runs like a professional sports team, and my honest take on TRT, dosage, and chasing health span over lifespan. Enjoy Pick up a copy of Drownproof here: https://www.clearedhotpodcast.com/book Today's Sponsors: Willies Remedy: Order now at https://www.drinkwillies.com and use code "CLEAREDHOT" for 20% off of your first order + free shipping on orders over $95, and enjoy life in the high country. Mando: As a special offer for listeners, new customers get $5 off a Starter Pack with our exclusive code. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack Use code "clearedhot" at https://www.ShopMando.com.
Your CPA Is Looking in the Rearview MirrorTax preparation records what already happened. Tax planning changes what will happen. Here's the difference — and why it might be costing you tens of thousands of dollars a year.Nobody loves taxes. But the people who hate them the most are usually the ones overpaying. This episode is about closing that gap — using the exact same strategies that high-income earners and savvy business owners have always used, most of which your tax preparer has never once brought up.40%of U.S. households pay zero federal income tax40.4%of all federal taxes paid by the top 1% of earners97%of federal income taxes paid by the top 50% of earners300K+projected CPA shortage in the U.S. over the next decade⏱What's covered in this episode0:00Cold open — why everyone hates taxes (and why you're still listening)2:30What your taxes actually pay for — and the government's "flexible" relationship with efficiency5:00The stats: who actually pays federal income tax in America8:00How tax brackets really work — and busting the biggest myth in personal finance11:30Tax preparation vs. tax planning — the core difference14:00Deductions every business owner should be taking (home office, vehicle, travel)19:00Advanced strategies for high earners: state tax credits, historic preservation22:30Roth vs. pre-tax: paying taxes when rates are lowest25:30The RMD time bomb — and how to defuse it before it goes off1How tax brackets actually workBefore any strategy makes sense, you have to understand the system. The U.S. uses a progressive, marginal tax structure — meaning higher rates only apply to dollars above each threshold. This is the most misunderstood fact in personal finance.The myth that costs people real money"I don't want to earn more — it'll push me into a higher bracket." This is wrong. You cannot take home less money by earning more. The higher rate only applies to the next dollar above the threshold, never to everything below it.Standard deduction — your free pass (2025, married filing jointly)You only pay taxes on income above the standard deduction. For 2025, that's $31,500 for married couples filing jointly. A couple earning $131,500 only pays taxes on $100,000 of it.2025 federal tax brackets — married filing jointlyRateTaxable income rangeTax on this portion10%$0 – $23,850$2,385 max12%$23,850 – $96,950$8,772 max22%$96,950 – $206,700$24,134 max24%$206,700 – $394,600$45,096 max32%$394,600 – $501,050$34,064 max35%$501,050 – $751,600$87,693 max37%Above $751,60037¢ on every dollar aboveWorked exampleA married couple with $150,000 in taxable income pays: $2,385 (10%) + $8,772 (12%) + $11,671 (22%) =$22,828 total. That's an effective rate of 15.2% — not 22%. Their marginal rate is 22%, but that's only on the last dollars earned.2Deductions every business owner should be takingHome office deduction✓Must be used regularly andexclusivelyfor business — the IRS is strict on this✓Two methods: Simplified ($5/sq ft, up to $1,500 max) or Actual Expense — actual almost always wins for homeowners✓W-2 employees: not deductible since 2018's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — this surprises people constantly✓S-corp owners: have the corporation pay you rent for the space — deductible to the business, potentially tax-free to you✓Hidden risk: depreciation recapture when you sell the home — most preparers never warn clients about thisBusiness use of vehicle✓Standard mileage rate: 70 cents/mile in 2025 — the simplest method, requires a contemporaneous log✓Apps like MileIQ make logging effortless — documentation is the difference between keeping and losing the deduction in an audit✓Heavy SUVs over 6,000 lbs GVWR qualify for Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation — potentially a massive first-year write-offBusiness travel — turning a trip into a deduction✓If the trip's primary purpose is business, transportation is fully deductible — even if you add personal days at the end✓Structure: business meetings at the front of the trip, personal time at the back. Sequence matters — plan before you book.✓Spouse/family travel generally not deductible unless they have a genuine, documented business role✓International trips: if personal days exceed 25% of the trip, transportation costs must be allocated proportionally3Advanced strategies for high earnersState tax credits — the strategy most advisors don't know aboutUnlike deductions (which reduce taxable income), credits reduce your actual tax liability dollar-for-dollar. Many states — including South Carolina and Georgia — offer transferable or refundable credits for affordable housing, historic rehabilitation, film production, and economic development zones.High-income taxpayers can purchase these credits from developers at a discount — buying $1.00 of tax credit for $0.85 creates an immediate 15% return before the tax savings even kick in. This is entirely legal and widely used by high earners who have proactive advisors.Historic preservation & conservation easementsThe Federal Historic Tax Credit (HTC) offers a 20% credit on qualified rehabilitation of certified historic structures. Conservation easements — where a landowner donates development rights to a land trust — can generate substantial charitable deductions.Important distinctionSyndicated conservation easements have been scrutinized by the IRS when promoters inflated valuations. The strategy itself is legitimate — what drew enforcement action were manufactured transactions with 4:1 or 5:1 deduction-to-investment ratios. Due diligence on the appraiser and structure is essential.Other strategies worth knowing✓Qualified Opportunity Zones:defer and potentially eliminate capital gains by reinvesting within 180 days of a sale✓Cash Balance / Defined Benefit Plans:contributions can exceed $200,000/year for high-earning self-employed individuals✓Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT):sell a highly appreciated asset without immediate capital gains, receive an income stream, get a partial charitable deduction✓The Augusta Rule (Section 280A):rent your personal home to your own business for up to 14 days/year — tax-free to you, deductible to the business4Pay taxes when the rate is lowest — Roth vs. pre-taxEvery dollar you earn will be taxed — either on the way in, or on the way out. The only question is when, and at what rate. That's the entire game.The core conceptPre-tax accounts (Traditional IRA, 401k): deduct now, pay taxes on every withdrawal in retirement. Roth: pay taxes now at today's rates, then never pay taxes on that money or its growth again. The math is identical if your rate stays the same — the strategy is about predicting the rate differential.The Roth conversion opportunityYou can convert any amount from a Traditional IRA or 401(k) to Roth in any year — you pay ordinary income tax on the converted amount. The strategy is "filling the bracket" — converting just enough to reach the top of your current bracket without crossing into the next one.A married couple with $150,000 in taxable income has roughly $56,000 of room in the 22% bracket (which runs to $206,700). Converting $56,000 at 22% today could mean avoiding 32%, 35%, or higher rates on those same dollars later.The RMD time bombRequired Minimum Distributions kick in at age 73 — the IRS forces you to withdraw a percentage of your traditional IRA balance every year, whether you need the money or not. On a $2 million IRA, that's potentially $80,000–$100,000+ of forced taxable income annually, often pushing retirees into higher brackets than when they were working.Proactive Roth conversions in the years before RMDs begin can dramatically reduce or eliminate this problem. A preparer sees the RMD on a 1099-R and enters it. A planner sees it coming 15 years out and builds a strategy around it.Key takeaways from this episode01Tax preparation is compliance. Tax planning is strategy. By the time you're sitting with your CPA in February, every decision that affects your return has already been made.0240% of households pay zero federal income tax. If you're a business owner or high earner, the tax code was not designed to protect you — proactive planning is the only protection you have.03Brackets are marginal — you never lose money by earning more. Your effective rate and your marginal rate are different things, and confusing them costs people real money every year.04Home office, vehicle, and travel deductions are available to almost every business owner and are routinely missed due to poor documentation or a purely reactive tax relationship.05State tax credits, historic preservation, opportunity zones, and cash balance plans are legal, proven strategies used by high earners everywhere — they're just unknown to those without proactive advisors.06The Roth conversion strategy is not a one-time decision — it's...
Governor Gavin Newsom signed an emergency bill to rename the Cesar Chavez holiday “Farmworkers Day.” Will and David suggest we commemorate instead the East Los Angeles teacher who was the subject of the 1988 movie Stand and Deliver -- and was then driven from teaching by his own union. Representative Eric Swalwell earned a key campaign endorsement from the California Teachers Association -- a kind of Surgeon General's Warning for voters in the state's June primary. In other news: Tech's very bad week in court, and it's time for San Francisco to defund its corrupt “Defund the Police” campaign. Bonus tracks! Red State reporter Jen Van Laar on LAUSD's all-in-the-family negotiations with the state's largest teacher's union, and former Los Angeles Times religion reporter Bill Lobdell on the Catholic Church sex-abuse scandal, televangelists, Cesar Chavez, and California's public schools. Music by Metalachi. Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes Newsom signs law renaming Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day A Calculated Move : Jaime Escalante Prepares to Leave to Teach in Sacramento UTLA's response The USC professor at the center of the debate debacle A big weekend for Eric Swalwell F.B.I. Said to Dig Up Old Investigative Files on Democratic Lawmaker Swalwell campaign in the hot seat after accepting almost $15K from CCP-tied law firm: 'Stop playing footsie' Social media trials usher in Big Tech's latest moment of reckoning Top S.F. official who led Dream Keeper equity program charged with felonies: ‘abuse of power' Holed up: L.A. tries closing off manhole where people live, nearly sealing someone inside LA's Declining Homelessness Numbers: Real or Illusory? California introduces financial literacy course starting with class of 2030-31 'New Era': Landmark Policy to Expand Tribal Stewardship for At Least 7.5 Million Acres in California Jen Van Laar Literal bedfellows among teacher union activists and the district negotiating their pay package Bill Lobdell “Losing My Religion: How I Lost My Faith Reporting on Religion in America and Found Unexpected Peace” Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Will artificial intelligence spark the next economic boom—or trigger a crisis rivaling the Great Depression? A growing debate on Wall Street is emerging after research scenarios like the "Global Intelligence Crisis" raised concerns about a potential AI-driven economic shock. The core question is simple but critical: Will AI create unprecedented productivity and prosperity, or will it displace jobs faster than the economy can adapt? Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz break down both sides. Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Portfolio Manager, Michael Lebowitz, CFA Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer 0:00 - INTRO 0:58 - Why Risk Management is More Important Now than Ever 5:45 - Economic Data Showing Improvement 7:25 - Markets Continue to Challenge 200-DMA 11:13 - Portfolio Risk Sizing 14:35 - What is Beta? 18:49 - Why Investors Underperform Markets 20:21 - All We Really Have is a Rear View Mirror 22:03 - The Information Over-load Trap 23:48 - How to Take Risk Off the Table 26:41 - When the War in Iran Ends 28:39 - Will AI Trigger the Next Depression? 32:16 - The Global Intelligence Crisis 34:53 - The Rate at Which the Economic can Adapt to Change 37:15 - The Walmart Expansion Story 39:49 - How Fast & How Destructive 41:31 - What New Industry Did Not Exist pre-2005? 43:47 - Be Careful with Narratives ------ Register for our next Dynamic Learning Series, "Beyond Filing: Turning Your Tax Return into a Strategic Financial Plan," Thursday, April 2, at 12-noon: https://streamyard.com/watch/j9BYjeW2teTJ ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/l6FM6v7SWTI ------- Watch our previous show, "Q&A Wednesday: Markets, Money & Your Questions Answered " https://youtube.com/live/ZNcU4j7XBPE ------- Articles Mentioned in Today's Show: "Will AI Trigger The Next Great Depression?" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/will-ai-trigger-the-next-great-depression/ -------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "MMarkets Breakdown or Bounce?" is here: https://youtu.be/PM1R1i-J384 ------- Download Lance's Latest e-book, "Laws of Money & Wealth:"https://realinvestmentadvice.com/ria-e-guide-library/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #StockMarket #TechnicalAnalysis #SP500 #MarketOutlook #TradingStrategy #ArtificialIntelligence #StockMarket #EconomicOutlook #AIImpact #RecessionRisk
Most entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals celebrate their "gross" earnings—the big, flashy numbers shared at cocktail parties. But as R. Kenner French, author of Modern Millions + AI, points out in today's episode, it's not about what you make; it's about what you actually keep. If you are making millions but losing a massive percentage to the IRS because you're looking in the "rearview mirror," you aren't just paying taxes—you're suffering from a lack of strategy.In this episode, Kenner and co-host Elaine Mingus dive deep into why taxes are the silent killer of wealth and how Artificial Intelligence is the ultimate tool to stop the bleed. Kenner, a prominent voice in the Bainbridge Island business community, argues that the traditional way of doing taxes—waiting until April to see what you owe—is a recipe for financial stagnation. Instead, he advocates for "prognostication," using AI models to work backward from future liabilities to mitigate tax hits before they happen.We also tackle the controversial future of the tax industry and how local leaders on Bainbridge Island are looking toward AI and quantum computing to stay ahead. The role of the CPA is shifting from a data-entry historian to a strategic advisor—and eventually, those who don't adapt may find themselves obsolete. Whether you're a real estate investor, a business owner, or a resident looking to impact your local city government, this episode provides a roadmap for using technology to protect your net income.What You'll Learn:
In this fireside chat: Thomas Wasson sits down with Karl McDermott of DeltaTrack and UBQ Network to discuss how real-time cold chain intelligence is transforming perishables shipping. Learn how connected devices, geo-fencing, and shelf-life prediction algorithms reduce claims, cut waste, eliminate finger-pointing, and give carriers & 3PLs a real competitive advantage. Keep up with Live FreightWaves Events Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lee is joined by Jonathan Keay, the Deputy CEO of the Creative Learning Partnership Trust. They will be 'looking in the rear view mirror' of their careers, reflecting on lessons learned in leadership. They will also consider how their experiences have shaped their current thinking. Check out their extra special guest for the last part of the show!
Even in the days Jesus walked the earth, there were those looking at the chaos of the world, making predictions about the end-times, and wishing victory would be won by political and military might. Jesus speaks of a different kind of Kingdom. He reminds us the Kingdom is indwelling your heart; it can exist in the very center of who you are, deep down In the desperate part of your heart, mind, and soul – the part that needs something. If we let it, the kingdom can invade that place, and in doing so Jesus offers us enough hope for today. This message is from our Sunday morning service on March 8th, 2026.We meet at 957 Main St., Louisville, CO 80027 on Sunday mornings at 10am.Connect with us:kindredchurch.co@kindredchurch.cofacebook.com/kindredchurch.co
Rich Marquez, AKA “Pono,” was diagnosed with stage 3+ pancreatic cancer, a diagnosis where only 15-20% of patients are even eligible for the life-saving Whipple procedure. Through what he calls a series of miracles, strong medical care, unwavering faith, a disciplined approach to nutrition and prehab, and constant care and encouragement from his wife, Rich not only endured the strongest preventive treatments with virtually no side effects, he kept living. Two weeks after finishing 12 rounds of chemotherapy infusions, he was on a plane to Hawaii to play softball. Months later, Rich was competing at the Huntsman World Senior Games, where the team earned a bronze medal. Today, his labs are clear, he's cancer-free, and he's preparing to take the field again. This year, Rich's team gave him the nickname “Pono,” a Hawaiian word and name meaning righteousness, balance, and integrity, and he wears the name with honor. Send a text
Frank Rich was first exposed to pornography at just six years old after discovering explicit material in his home. Though he went on to achieve success as an entrepreneur, bodybuilder, and health coach, he remained trapped in a cycle of pornography and shame for years. Everything began to change when other men helped him step into honesty, confront the deeper roots of his struggle, and rediscover his identity in Christ.Now, through his Rebuilt Recovery ministry and The Super Human Life podcast, Frank helps men break free from pornography and rebuild their lives with clarity, purpose, and freedom.In this conversation, Frank joins Nate Dewberry to share his story of struggle and redemption, the role brotherhood played in his healing, why many men remain stuck in silence, and how identity-based transformation offers a path to lasting freedom. This episode is an honest and hope-filled reminder that no man is beyond redemption, and freedom is possible.Segments/chapters0:00 Intro/An overview of Rebuilt Recovery5:46 Frank's pornography addiction and his journey out13:45 Why an identity-based approach to addiction worked for Frank19:53 Suggestions—and a challenge—for men who consume porn22:02 A more constructive approach to porn addiction27:48 Why physical strength and fitness isn't just a superficial pursuit39:45 The blessings and challenges Frank has experienced since breaking free of porn46:11 Making who we are in private match who we want to be in publicFind community, deepen your faith, join the brotherhood for free today at theredeemed.com/join.Visit The Redeemed's website for downloadable discussion question sets, show notes, inspirational articles, more resources, or to share your testimony.Join our Exclusive Newsletter: Signup today and be the first to get notified on upcoming podcasts and new resources!The Redeemed is an organization giving men from all backgrounds a supportive, judgment-free environment, grounded in Christian love without demanding participation in any faith tradition, where they can open up about their challenges, worries, and failures—and celebrate their triumphs over those struggles. Have a redemption story? Share your redemption story here. Interested in being a guest on our podcast? Email Nate@theredeemed.com Follow The Redeemed on Social Media: Podcast YouTube Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter
Well, well, the government maybe celebrating strong economic growth figures, but it makes it more likely the RBA will increase rates sooner rather than later. So good news is perhaps also bad news. Money markets are now pricing in a 33 per cent chance of a second rate increase from the Reserve Bank later this … Continue reading "Stronger Growth In the Rear View Mirror, Yes, But…"
No new Star Wars comics this week, but they'll return on March 4 with two, one each from Marvel and Dark Horse. Still, we've got the details about the upcoming five-issue series of Rogue One one-shots, along with speculation about upcoming publishing plans by Marvel and Dark Horse.Comics Discussed This Week:NoneStar Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week: Jedi Knights #9 (of 10) News:Five separate, yet related, one shots to mark the 10th anniversary of the release of the most excellent Star Wars: Rogue One film are coming from Marvel from May to September. Each issue is a one-and-done story that begins in May with Cassian Andor, followed by Jyn Erso, Saw Gerrera, Chirrut and Baze and finally, Darth Vader. Check the Facebook page or our our Blue Sky feed for details on each issue's creative teams.Details on Marvel's May solicits are on our social-media feeds.There's no new Dark Horse Comics' June solicits. That's because the publisher pushed the already solicited Star Wars: The High Republic -- Pathfinders #3 (of 6) to June 3 from May. So when one of those so-called "news sites" poses an asinine question, you already have your answer. Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:March 4 _ Shadow of Maul #1 (of 5), Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents #2 (of 4)March 17 _ Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus Vol. 4 (Collects Star Wars: Underworld - The Yavin Vassilika (2000) #1-5; Free Comic Book Day 2013: Star Wars #1; Star Wars: Empire (2002) #5-6, 8-13, 15; Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) #1/2; Star Wars: A New Hope - The Special Edition (1997) #1-4; Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) #1; Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope (2001) #1-4; The Star Wars (2013) #0-8; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #1-2, 4, 6, 8-10, 12, 14, 16, 19-20); Hyperspace Stories: Grievous OGNMarch 24 _ Tales From the Nightlands TPB (Collects 1-3); Hyperspace Stories: Codebreaker TPB (Collects 1-4) March 25 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #1 (of 6)March 31 _ Legacy of Vader: The Reign of Kylo Ren Vol. 2 TPB (Collects 7-12)April 8 _ Shadow of Maul #2 (of 5)April 14 _ Jedi Knights Vol. 2 - A Higher Path TPB (Collects 6-10), Star Wars Visions TPB (Collects Visions -- Peach Momoko #1, Visions -- Takashi Okazaki #1, Peach Momoko's Story from Darth Vader -- Black, White & Red #1)April 15 _ Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents #3 (of 4)April 21 _ The High Republic Phase III -- Trial of the Jedi Omnibus (Collects 2023's The High Republic 1-10, Revelations #1's High Republic story, The Acolyte — Kelnacca one-shot, Shadows of Starlight 1-4, Fear of the Jedi 1-5, The Finale #1: The Beacon one-shot); The Mandalorian -- Seasons One & Two (Collects #1-8 of both mini-series), Jedi Knights Vol. 2 TPB (Collects 6-10); Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror TPB (Collects 1-4)April 22 _ Galaxy's Edge: Echoes of the Empire #1 (of 5)April 28 _ Han Solo -- Hunt for the Falcon TPB (Collects 1-5)May 5 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase II (1-8, Nameless Terror 1-4, Quest of the Jedi one-shot)May 6 _ Rogue One -- Cassian Andor #1 One-Shot, Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Rogue Agents #4 (of 4), The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #2 (of 6)May 12 _ Star Wars: New Republic (Collects 1-10, material from Free Comic Book Day 2025: Star Wars #1)May 13 _ Shadow of Maul #3 (of 5)May 19 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Legacy (2006) #0, 0-1/2, 1-36, 41); Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent TPB (Collects 1-5)May 26 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 1 (Collects The High Republic Adventures (Phase III 1-10), Saber for Hire 1-4 and the Crash Landing and Crash and Burn one-shots)May 27 _ Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #2 (of 5)June 3 _ Rogue One -- Jyn Erso #1 One-Shot, The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #2 (of 6)June 16 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Crimson Empire (1997) #0-6, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters - Kenix Kil (1999) #1, Star Wars: Crimson Empire II - Council of Blood (1998) #1-6, Star Wars: Crimson Empire III - Empire Lost (2011) #1-6, Star Wars: Jedi Academy - Leviathan (1998) #1-4, Star Wars: The Mixed-Up Droid (1995) #1, Star Wars: Union (1999) #1-4, Star Wars: Chewbacca (2000) #1-4, Star Wars: Invasion (2009) #0-5, Star Wars: Invasion - Rescues (2010) #1-6, Star Wars: Invasion - Revelations (2011) #1-5, Star Wars Handbook (1998) #2; material from Dark Horse Extra (1998) #21-24; Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1; Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 11, 16-19, 21); The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope — The Manga Vol. 1July 7 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 2 (Collects The High Republic Adventures (Phase III) 11-20, Echoes of Fear 1-4, Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone 1-4 and the one-shots 2025 Annual, The Wedding Spectacular and The Battle of Eriadu)July 21 _ Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus (Collects Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures (1994) #1-9, Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End (1997) #1-3, Classic Star Wars (1992) #1-20, Classic Star Wars: A New Hope (1994) #1-2, Classic Star Wars: The Vandelhelm Mission (1995) #1, Star Wars newspaper strips "The Constancia Affair," "The Kashyyyk Depths" and "Planet of Kadril”); Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: The Screaming Citadel (Collects Star Wars (2015) #31-43, Star Wars Annual (2015) #3, Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel (2017) #1, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016) #7-8) Aug. 18 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 2, Star Wars -- Dark Droids Omnibus (Collects Dark Droids 1-5, D-Squad 1-4, Star Wars (Vol. 3) 37-50, Darth Vader (Vol. 3) 37-50, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) 35-40, Revelations #1 and Free Comic Book Day 2024 #1)Aug. 25 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)Sept. 15 _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic NovelSept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)Oct. 13 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel, Boba Fett -- Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.
Lundi, Pop-Rock Station explore l'actualité indie rock, pop et metal, sans oublier les classiques. À l'affiche : Dire Straits, Idles, Triggerfinger ou les Black Keys. Parmi les nouveautés, Anna Calvi dévoile "God's Lonely Man" entourée de Matt Berninger, Perfume Genius et Iggy Pop. Le 23 février 2026 marque aussi les 86 ans de "This Land Is Your Land" de Woody Guthrie, proposé dans sa version originale. L'album de la semaine est "No Lube So Rude" de Peaches, figure électroclash toujours provocatrice, illustré par le titre éponyme. Ghinzu présente "Out Of Control" avant la sortie de "W.O.W.A." La cover du soir revisite "Walk On By", un standard signé Burt Bacharach et Hal David pour Dionne Warwick, transformé en 1978 par The Stranglers. La séquence Fresh Fresh Fresh met en avant Penny Arcade et "Rear View Mirror", extrait de "Double Exposure". La fin d'émission convoque Puscifer, Primal Scream, Interpol, Hole, MGMT et Archive. Anna Calvi - God's Lonely Man (Feat. Iggy Pop) The Black Keys - Gold On The Ceiling Woody Guthrie - This Is Your Land Extreme - More Than Words Dire Straits - Romeo And Juliet Starr Edwin - War Idles - Gift Horse Peaches - No Lube So Rude Mano Negra - King Of Bongo Triggerfinger - All This Dancing Around Again The Surfaris - Wipe Out Ghinzu - Out Of Control The Stranglers - Walk On By Weezer - Hash Pipe Hole - Celebrity Skin The Bros Landreth - Half Moon Eyes Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra 12'' Mix Interpol - Lights Puscifer - Bad Wolf Janis Joplin - Move Over The Afghan Whigs - I'm Her Slave Penny Arcade - Rear View Mirror Stevie Ray Vaughan - Taxman Primal Scream - Kill All Hippies MGMT - Kids Archive - Look At Us Gary Clark Jr - When My Train Pulls InHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Jake Brend and Brent Blum take one last look at Iowa State's loss to TCU before burning the tape. What does it do to the season outlook? Big 12 news, hearing from the football staff, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textThe Get Out N Drive Podcast Is Fueled By AMD2025 is officially in the rearview mirror! Ride along as Jason OldeCarrGuy Carr and John CustomCarNerd Meyer highlight some of the best parts of 2025 and look forward to 2026. Buy the guys some gas!The Get Out N Drive Podcast is Fuel By AMD ~ AMD: More Than MetalVisit the AMD Garage ~ Your one stop source for high quality body panelsFor all things Get Out N Drive, cruise on over to the Get Out N Drive website.Be sure to follow GOND on social media!GOND WebsiteIGXFBYouTubeRecording Engineer, Paul MeyerSubscribe to the Str8sixfan YouTube Channel#classiccars #automotive #amd #autometaldirect #c10 #restoration #autorestoration #autoparts #restorationparts #truckrestoration #Jasonchandler #podcast #sheetmetal #carbuild #truckbuild #carproject #2025 #2026 #yearendreview#WhatDrivesYOUth#GetOutNDriveFASTJoin our fb group to share pics of how you Get Out N DriveFollow Jason on IGIGFollow Jason on fbSubscribe To the OldeCarrGuy YouTube ChannelFollow John on IGRecording Engineer, Paul MeyerSign Up and Learn more about National Get Out N Drive Day.Music Credit:Licensor's Author Username:LoopsLabLicensee:Get Out N Drive PodcastItem Title:The RockabillyItem URL:https://audiojungle.ne...Item ID:25802696Purchase Date:2022-09-07 22:37:20 UTCSupport the show
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Relive 2025 highlights, travels, laugh-out-loud bloopers, and why stretching the holidays as long as possible is absolutely the right move—before racing full speed into 2026. Plus we have a social media influencer you need to follow! Join radio hosts Rebecca Wanner aka ‘BEC' and Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt (Tigger & BEC) with the latest in Outdoors & Western Lifestyle News! Favorite 2025 Episodes Mark Van Zee: Drake Creek Kennels Why Training a Hunting Dog Is Crucial for Hunting Success Training a hunting dog requires a blend of patience, skill, and the right methods. Whether you're preparing your dog or shopping for a puppy to train for upland bird hunting, waterfowl, or tracking game, proper training ensures a well-behaved, responsive dog in the field. What to Know When Training a Hunting Dog - The Bend Show Michelle Miller: Farm Babe Life Off the Grid and On the Road Agriculture advocate and global speaker Michelle Miller, better known as The Farm Babe tours around the country living Full Time in her custom RV Van! RV Life with the Farm Babe, Riding for Texas Flood Recovery & Jay Cutler's Conservation Hunt - The Bend Show Follow This Social Media Influencer Kaid Panek - Hunt With Your Kids & Show Dad Life! If you like funny, witty and just says it like it is... Than meet Kaid Panek from Idaho! He is a cattle rancher who shares daily life that includes becoming a "Show Dad" as his kids get into Livestock Showing to how memories are made hunting. OUTDOORS FIELD REPORTS & COMMENTS We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or stories to share about bighorn sheep, outdoor adventures, or wildlife conservation, don't hesitate to reach out. Call or text us at 305-900-BEND (305-900-2363), or send an email to BendRadioShow@gmail.com. Stay connected by following us on social media at Facebook/Instagram @thebendshow or by subscribing to The Bend Show on YouTube. Visit our website at TheBendShow.com for more exciting content and updates! https://thebendshow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thebendshow WESTERN LIFESTYLE & THE OUTDOORS Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca ‘BEC' Wanner are passionate news broadcasters who represent the working ranch world, rodeo, and the Western way of life. They are also staunch advocates for the outdoors and wildlife conservation. As outdoorsmen themselves, Tigger and BEC provide valuable insight and education to hunters, adventurers, ranchers, and anyone interested in agriculture and conservation. With a shared love for the outdoors, Tigger & BEC are committed to bringing high-quality beef and wild game from the field to your table. They understand the importance of sharing meals with family, cooking the fruits of your labor, and making memories in the great outdoors. Through their work, they aim to educate and inspire those who appreciate God's Country and life on the land. United by a common mission, Tigger & BEC offer a glimpse into the life beyond the beaten path and down dirt roads. They're here to share knowledge, answer your questions, and join you in your own success story. Adventure awaits around the bend. With The Outdoors, the Western Heritage, Rural America, and Wildlife Conservation at the forefront, Tigger and BEC live this lifestyle every day. To learn more about Tigger & BEC's journey and their passion for the outdoors, visit TiggerandBEC.com. https://tiggerandbec.com/
Copper State of Mind: public relations, media, and marketing in Arizona
Abbie Fink and Adrian McIntyre look back at their Top 10 most popular podcast episodes of 2025 to identify the key themes, trends, and industry shifts that will impact public relations in 2026.They talk about how PR and media are undergoing rapid transformation due to technological advancements and societal changes. Issues such as authenticity, trust, and influence are recurring themes in the discussion, along with the manipulation of public opinion, the impact of AI on the profession, and the decline of traditional journalism. Read the transcript and notes for this episode on our website. Key Takeaways The media landscape is shifting with the decline of traditional journalism and the rise of niche digital platforms, requiring new strategies for engagement. Building genuine trust through authentic storytelling and transparent communications is crucial for brands in the current climate. Public relations strategies must adapt to focus on influence and relationship-building rather than traditional celebrity endorsements. AI is changing how media and communications are handled, presenting both challenges and opportunities for growth. Developing leadership skills and fostering a culture of trust within organizations can enhance both internal and external communications. Follow the podcastIf you enjoyed this episode, please follow Copper State of Mind in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app. We publish new episodes every other Friday. Just pick your preferred podcast player from this link, open the app, and click the button to “Follow” the show: https://copperstateofmind.show/listen Need to hire a PR firm? We demystify the process and give you some helpful advice in Episode 19: "How to Hire a Public Relations Agency in Arizona: Insider Tips for Executives and Marketing Directors." CreditsCopper State of Mind, hosted by Abbie Fink and Dr. Adrian McIntyre, is brought to you by HMA Public Relations, a full-service public relations firm in Phoenix, AZ.The show is recorded and produced by the team at Speed of Story, a strategic communications consultancy for PR agencies and marketing firms, and distributed by PHX.fm, the leading independent B2B podcast network in Arizona.If you like this podcast, you might also enjoy PRGN Presents: PR News & Views from the Public Relations Global Network, featuring conversations about strategic communications, marketing, and PR from PRGN, "the world's local public relations agency.”
SummaryIn this episode, Nathan Crankfield and Rigel Raju discuss the widening political gap between young men and women, exploring the factors contributing to this divide. They delve into the impact of family dynamics, the role of virtue in political discourse, and the influence of online masculinity. The conversation also touches on the challenges of dating in today's world and the importance of the church in guiding young men and women towards fulfilling relationships and lives rooted in faith.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates04:40 The Widening Political Gap11:41 Navigating Relationships in a Divided Society14:50 The Role of Virtue in Political Discourse19:40 The Impact of Family Dynamics on Gender Roles24:33 Masculinity in Modern Society31:44 The Balance of Strength and Compassion35:55 Navigating Modern Masculinity41:09 The Role of the Church in Guiding Young Men47:00 The Divide Between Men and Women in Faith52:56 Finding Hope in Relationships01:01:00 The Importance of Faith in MarriageLink to Coffee, Catechesis, & Commerce's website:https://www.cofcomcat.com/aboutIf you enjoyed this content, please follow this podcast and find us on your socials! LinkedIn: @seeking-excellenceTikTok: @nathancrankfieldYoutube: @seekingexcellence_Instagram: @seekingexcellence_Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seeking-excellence-with-nathan-crankfield/id1528863617Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E5Y4v5btc2OGYuoWVbRGM?si=832c88f869484f09&nd=1&dlsi=01e09bb1226e4bacFind exclusive content on Locals as a paid or unpaid supporter: https://seekingexcellence.locals.com/.
We've got the scoop! First to record it, first to announce it. It's an incredible interview with Derek Smalls, former lead bass player formerly of the band formerly known as Spinal Tap. We have the official announcement! Spinal Tap, which had been together for over 40 years, officially has broken up. Derek is pursuing a solo career with the release of the first of 12 new songs - the first is: R.V.M. (Rear View Mirror). We also get an update on what has happened since the release of "Spinal Tap 2 - The End Continues", including the relationship between Derek and Elton John, the Glue Museum and how the band originally tranistioned from Pop to Heavy Metal. Plus we get to hear about the Saucy Jack musical, the soon to be released live performance at Stonehenge and why Derek, Nigel and David are no longer a band. Side note: Derek mentions a few musicians that have been previous guests on our podcast, including: Mark Bonilla, Kipp Lennon and a few more. Find those recordings in our archives. For more information and for show notes, visit our website: www.rockandrollconfessional.rocks Derek's site: www.dereksmalls.com
In this episode, Jimmy IV explores why forward momentum begins with letting go of what's behind you. He breaks down how procrastination is often rooted in old fears and outdated versions of ourselves, offering a grounded reminder that your future deserves more attention than your past.Takeover Tuesday continues today at 12:30 PM with Episode 137. SHOW LINKS:About The AuthorBooksInstagramFacebookApple PodcastVoyage Baltimore Magazine Highlight Series 2nd. Return InterviewStitcherSpotifyAudibleYouTube Voyage Baltimore Magazine 1st. Interview
Chris & Amy full show for November 19, 2025. Blues broadcaster Chris Kerber was a KMOX intern; a Gold Glove reaches to the sky; CNN's Haley Britzky on women in the US military; CBS's Major Garrett on the Trump/Saudi relationship; KMOX is celebrating 100 years, and Together Credit Union has Christmas ornaments marking the occasion; Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi.
It was an eventful off-year election across the country. In Minnesota, St. Paul elected a new mayor, state Rep. Kaohly Her. It was in a surprise repudiation of the incumbent, Mayor Melvin Carter. Across the river, Minneapolis voters gave their mayor, Jacob Frey, another term. As the dust settles from the the 2025 election, momentum for the 2026 midterms is picking up. Minnesota will see an election as big as they come as voters will elect a governor, a new U.S. senator, key positions from the attorney general to the secretary of state, eight members of the U.S. House and the entire state Legislature — which is now as closely divided as ever. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and a pair of political analysts look back at this week's voting and look ahead to what's in store next year. Later in the hour, a Republican U.S. Senate candidate will make his case on why he's running and what he'll have to navigate to reach the fall ballot. Then, a recap on state politics where two political reporters make their politics panel debut. Guests: Chas Anderson is the co-CEO and senior principal at Park Street Public and a longtime Republican strategist. Todd Rapp is the president and CEO at Rapp Strategies and a veteran DFL strategist. Adam Schwarze is U.S. Marine veteran and former Navy SEAL seeking the Republican nomination for Minnesota's U.S. Senate seat. Peter Cox is a correspondent for MPR News.Michelle Griffith is a reporter for the Minnesota Reformer.Nathaniel Minor is a reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation or subscribe to the Politics Friday podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS.
We've been on the road 85 days for the round trip to Alaska, but finally we returned home without incident. The final leg of the trip allowed us to visit Jasper and Banff for 6 days before making the final push to Chicago. This month we had a final exit interview with Chris and Jean from an earlier episode as they share their impressions of the trip.
Approximately a third of U.S. residents are non-drivers. Some by choice, but many are physically incapable of driving or financially cannot afford to. The Week Without Driving is an annual campaign that encourages people, especially those who drive, to go a week without their car — use alternative methods, like public transit, walking, biking, or riding-sharing to meet their transportation needs — to see what life is like for non-drivers. The week highlights barriers to transportation and aims to promote better-designed transportation systems and infrastructure for everyone. This year, Humboldt County Supervisor Natalie Arroyo attempted a week without driving. She joins hosts Tom Wheeler and Colin Fiske to discuss her experience and the work of local governments to make our transportation system better.Support the show
Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman pick apart the good and bad from Indiana's 38-13 homecoming win Saturday against Michigan State. Discussion includes Fernando Mendoza's performance, the strength of IU's skill group, a mixed-bag day for the defense and more. Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU
Friend of the show Kashena Sampson returns to discuss her transformative new album, Ghost Of Me—a powerful cycle of letting go and rising again, structured around the phases of the moon. Kashena details her shift from Americana to a dark, industrial pop/rock sound, how she intentionally aligned her singles ("Rear View Mirror," "Phases") with specific lunar milestones, and the "vampire-style" arrangement she demanded for her song "Heartache." The Power of Shadow Work: When she started her journey of introspective growth and why quitting alcohol 19 years ago was the catalyst for her personal transformation. The New Nashville Dilemma: The contradiction of maintaining spirituality while navigating the demands of social media and the pressure to constantly compare yourself to other artists on stage. The making of the defiant torch song, "F*cked Up Love." Working with producer Jon Estes and guitarist B.L. Reed. Find Kashena Sampson's new album, Ghost Of Me, everywhere you listen to music today. ___ Uber Eats: Get up to 40% off Halloween essentials. Order now, on Uber Eats. https://www.ubereats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Moped Outlaws, Sometimes the road takes you places you never expect. In this episode of Moped Outlaws, Marc and Greg ride alongside Lee Livingston, author of In the Rear View Mirror, as he unpacks his life through stories of friendship, rebellion, advertising glory, and personal redemption. Lee's journey begins with a 1956 […]
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Have you ever felt stuck, replaying past decisions and beating yourself up about what you “should have known”? I've been there—so much so that when I was learning to drive, I spent more time staring into my rear-view mirror than focusing on the road ahead. In this episode of Reframe to Create, I'm sharing why regrets don't have to break you or keep you stuck. Instead, they can become treasure troves of learning—if you know how to reframe them. You'll learn: Why regrets are not a bug but a feature of life. How beating yourself up about the past prevents you from learning. Two powerful perspective shifts to help you move from regret to growth. How to see your past as sealed as your future—so you can finally let go. Regret doesn't have to haunt you. It can teach you. It can guide you. It can even help you create something beautiful. About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations. Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy. This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future. It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves. Follow Joy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer
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Andy and Randy hit the NFL No Huddle as they break down some of the bigger news and stories going on in the league right now.
Borussia Dortmund finished fourth in the end, but overall look back at a disappointing season. We discuss the disastrous coaching hires, off-the-pitch drama, and questionable decisions at the top.
What lessons in your life are clearer in the rearview mirror? In this episode, Pastor Julie shares about marriage, ministry, and motherhood. So Good Moments: The miracle journey God took Pastor Julie on with her son.What to ask God instead of “why” when you're in a tough season. How Pastor Julie developed a heart to build God's Church. The text Pastor Julie stopped Emma Mullings from sending.The difference between your calling and your assignment…and more!Discussion Questions: What was your favorite part of this conversation? What lessons are clearer for you in the rearview mirror? What miracle moments or miracle journeys has God taken you on? If you were to create a mission statement for your life, what would it be?What kind of legacy do you want to leave? Resources: Shownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.
There are three components that could end constitutional democracy as we know it, says scholar Peter L. Biro — fear and its weaponization, habituation which involves the consequence of not noticing, and the 'stupidification' of our minds and of our discourse. He argues that we, as law-abiding average citizens, have the power to save our democracy and defend against backsliding forces. Biro recently delivered a keynote address at the ominously titled conference, Liberal Democracy in the Rearview Mirror? at Massey College in Toronto.
Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman take a deep dive into Iowa's spring game as they go position by position before recapping the weekend for Hawkeyes in the NFL. All this and more presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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It's time for another books episode. Russell Moore is joined again by Ashley Hales, the former producer of the show and now CT's editorial director for print, in a discussion about what they're reading now and about how reading as a practice is necessary and helpful in a windblown world. What books are you loving? And which books would you be sure to pack if you were planning to be marooned on a desert island? Email us: questions@russellmoore.com. Books/essays mentioned in this episode: Learning in War-Time by C. S. Lewis War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy Superbloom by Nicholas Carr Digital Future in the Rearview Mirror by Andrey Mir Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Silas Marner by George Eliot Spellbound by Molly Worthen The Theological Imagination by Judith Wolfe Special offer for listeners of The Russell Moore Show: Click here for 25% off a subscription to CT magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices