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Episode InfoJeff Radke is CEO and Co-Founder of Accelerant, a technology-fueled insurance platform that empowers MGUs to more effectively and confidently serve small and medium enterprises. He has spent his career working across all areas of the insurance value chain, from underwriting to reinsurance in global markets. Prior to Accelerant, Jeff spent a decade at Argo Group International Holdings, but he became frustrated with thelegacy system's antiquated technology and emphasis on maintaining their position in the value chain over doing right by the customer. This inspired him to co-found Accelerant to enable data-driven innovation and collaboration that puts customers first. Accelerant rebuilds the way that underwriters share and exchange risk to improve outcomes for everyone, with a focus on the SMBs that power our global economy and their niche insurance needs. Jeff was previously a guest on the show, and you can catch that episode here. Episode Overview: Accelerant's IPO Journey: Successful Public Offering: Accelerant completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in July 2025. Timing Was Right: Radke believes the IPO occurred at the opportune moment, as the business model had become clearly defined and demonstrable to investors. He suggests it couldn't have happened much sooner. Market Conditions: The market timing for the IPO was favorable. Long-Term Vision: The IPO supports a long-term strategy, with the company prioritizing a 5-10-15 year horizon rather than short-term quarterly results. This contrasts with some other tech IPOs that focus on immediate performance. Investor Communication: Transparency with investors about expectations is crucial, and the company runs the business for the benefit of its customers and platform participants. Learning Experience: The post-IPO period, including initial market reactions and earnings announcements, served as a valuable, albeit challenging, reminder to focus on running the business exceptionally well and managing investor expectations. Accelerant's Mission & Problem Solved: Addresses a gap in the market for specialized underwriting talent moving to MGAs without adequate support. Recognizes the shift of risk retention to larger insurance companies, leaving a need for capacity. The Accelerant Platform: Aims to be the "rails" for specialty insurance. Focuses on: Smooth, transparent data flow. Efficiently connecting MGAs to risk capital. Leveraging technology and AI for data analytics and portfolio management. Growth & Key Initiatives: Serves 265 MGA members and partners with 17 insurance companies and 90+ capital providers. Mission: An Accelerant-owned entity providing a safety net and support for underwriters transitioning to MGAs. Risk Exchange: Facilitates capital matching for underwriters, with a focus on long-term network effects and data growth. The Evolving MGA Landscape: MGAs are growing significantly faster than the broader industry. Technology is enabling specialization and a "handoff" model across the value chain. This disaggregation is a natural progression, mirroring trends in other industries. Specialized coverage is increasingly in demand due to the complexity of modern businesses. Addressing Industry Inefficiencies: Identifies high expenses in areas like claims, underwriting, and actuarial functions as a key challenge. Advocates for mutualizing these expenses through centralized, technology-driven platforms like the Risk Exchange. Contrasts this with the traditional model where many companies perform the same functions sub-optimally. Differentiating Accelerant: Focuses on long-term viability and underwriting expertise, not just hype. Prioritizes serving members and capital partners with a service-minded approach. Offers a more efficient and effective alternative to traditional and some other insurtech models. This episode is brought to you by The Future of Insurance book series (future-of-insurance.com) from Bryan Falchuk. Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com/podcast for more details and other episodes. Music courtesy of Hyperbeat Music, available to stream or download on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music and more.

The annual Jean Banchet Awards recognize the best of Chicago's culinary scene. The awards debuted in 2002 and are named for the late restaurateur Jean Banchet, who put Chicago dining on the map in the 1970s and ‘80s with Le Francais.

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In this episode, I'm joined by Virginie Raphael — investor, entrepreneur, and philosopher of work — for a wide-ranging conversation about incentives, technology, and how we build systems that scale without losing their humanity. We talk about her background growing up around her family's flower business, and how those early experiences shaped the way she thinks about labor, value, and operating in the real economy. That foundation carries through to her work as an investor, where she brings an operator's lens to evaluating businesses and ideas. We explore how incentives quietly shape outcomes across industries, especially in healthcare. Virginie shares why telehealth was a meaningful shift and what needs to change to move beyond one-to-one, supply-constrained models of care. We also dig into AI, venture capital, and the mistakes founders commonly make today — from hiring sales teams too early to raising too much money too fast. Virginie offers candid advice on pitching investors, why thoughtful cold outreach still works, and how doing real research signals respect and fit. The conversation closes with a contrarian take on selling: why it's not a numbers game, how focus and pre-qualification drive better outcomes, and why knowing who not to target is just as valuable as finding the right people. If you're thinking about the future of work, building with intention, or navigating entrepreneurship in an AI-accelerated world, this episode is for you. And for more conversations like this, join us at Snafu Conference 2026 on March 5th, where we'll keep exploring incentives, human skills, and what it really takes to build things that last. Start (0:00) Reflections on Work, Geography, and AI Adoption Virginie shares what she's noticing as trends in work and tech adoption: Geographic focus: she's excited to explore AI adoption outside traditional tech hubs. Examples: Atlanta, Nashville, Durham, Utah, Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina, parts of the Midwest. Rationale: businesses in these regions may adopt AI faster due to budgets, urgency, and impatience for tech that doesn't perform. "There are big corporates, there are middle and small businesses in those geos that have budget that will need the tech… and/or have less patience, I should say, for over-hub technologies that don't work." She notes that transitions to transformational technology never happen overnight, which creates opportunities: "We always underestimate how much time a transition to making anything that's so transformational… truly ubiquitous… just tends to think that it will happen overnight and it never does." Robin adds context from her own experience with Robin's Cafe and San Francisco's Mission District: Observed cultural and business momentum tied to geography Mentions Hollywood decline and rise of alternative media hubs (Atlanta, Morocco, New Jersey) Virginie reflects on COVID's impact on workforce behaviors: Opened a "window" to new modes of work and accelerated change: "There were many preexisting trends… but I do think that COVID gave a bit of a window into what was possible." Emphasis on structural change: workforce shifts require multi-year perspective and infrastructure, not just trends. Investor, Mission, and Capital Philosophy Virginie clarifies she is an investor, not a venture capitalist, resisting labels and prestige metrics. "I don't call myself a venture capitalist… I just say investor." Focuses on outcomes over categories, investing in solutions that advance the world she wants to see rather than chasing trendy tech sectors. "The outcome we want to see is everyone having the mode of work that suits them best throughout their lives." Portfolio themes: Access: helping people discover jobs they wouldn't otherwise know about. Retention / support: preventing workforce dropouts, providing appropriate healthcare, childcare, and caregiving support. "Anyone anywhere building towards that vision is investible by us." Critiques traditional venture capital practices: Raising VC money is not inherently a sign of success. "Raising from a VC is just not a sign of success. It's a milestone, not the goal." Concerned about concentration of capital into a few funds, leaving many founders unsupported. "There's a sense… that the work we do commands a lot less power in the world, a lot less effectiveness than holding the capital to hire that labor." Emphasizes structural, mission-driven investing over chasing categories: Invests in companies that prevent workforce dropouts, expand opportunity, and create equitable access to meaningful work. Portfolio strategy is diversified, focusing on infrastructure and long-term impact rather than quick wins. "We've tracked over time what type of founders and what type of solutions we attract and it's exactly the type of deal that we want to see." Reflects on COVID and societal trends as a lens for her investment thesis: "COVID gave a bit of a window into what was possible," highlighting alternative modes of work and talent distribution that are often overlooked. Labor, Ownership, and Durable Skills Virginie reframes the concept of labor, wages, and ownership: "The word labor in and of itself… is something we need to change." Interested in agency and ownership as investment opportunities, especially for small businesses transitioning to employee ownership. "For a very long time… there's been a shift towards knowledge work and how those people are compensated. If you go on the blue-collar side… it's about wages still and labor." Emphasizes proper capitalization and alignment of funds to support meaningful exits for smaller businesses, rather than chasing massive exits that drive the VC zeitgeist. AI fits into this discussion as part of broader investment considerations. Childhood experience in family flower business shaped her entrepreneurial and labor perspective: Selling flowers, handling cash, and interacting with customers taught "durable skills" that persisted into adulthood. "When I think of labor, I think of literally planting pumpkin plants… pulling espresso shots… bringing a customer behind the counter." Observing her father start a business from scratch instilled risk-taking and entrepreneurial spirit. "Seeing my dad do this when I was seven… definitely part of that." Skills like sales acumen, handling money, and talking to adults were early lessons that translated into professional confidence. Non-linear career paths and expanding exposure to opportunity: Concerned that students often see only a narrow range of job options: "Kids go out of high school, they can think of three jobs, two of which are their parents' jobs… Surely because we do a poor job exposing them to other things." Advocates for creating more flexible and exploratory career pathways for young people and adults alike. Durable skills and language shaping work: Introduction of the term "durable skills" reframes how competencies are understood: "I use it all the time now… as a proof point for why we need to change language." Highlights the stigma and limitations of words like "soft skills" or "fractional work": Fractional roles are high-impact and intentional, not temporary or inferior. "Brilliant people who wanna work on a fractional basis… they truly wanna work differently… on a portfolio of things they're particularly good at solving." Work in Progress uses language intentionally to shift perceptions and empower people around work. Cultural significance of language in understanding work and people: Virginie notes that language carries stigma and meaning that shapes opportunities and perception. References Louis Thomas's essays as inspiration for attention to the nuance and power of words: He'll take the word discipline and distill it into its root, tie it back into the natural world." Robin shares a personal anecdote about language and culture: "You can always use Google Translate… but also it's somebody learning DIA or trying to learn dharia, which is Moroccan Arabic… because my fiance is Moroccan." Human-Positive AI, Process, and Apprenticeship Virginie emphasizes the value of process over pure efficiency, especially in investing and work: "It's not about the outcome often, it's about the process… there is truly an apprenticeship quality to venture and investing." Using AI to accelerate tasks like investment memos is possible, but the human learning and iterative discussion is critical: "There's some beauty in that inefficiency, that I think we ought not to lose." AI should augment human work rather than replace the nuanced judgment, particularly in roles requiring creativity, judgment, and relationship-building: "No individual should be in a job that's either unsafe or totally boring or a hundred percent automatable." Introduces the term "human-positive AI" to highlight tools that enhance human potential rather than simply automate tasks: "How do we use it to truly augment the work that we do and augment the people?" Project selection and learning as a metric of value: Virginie evaluates opportunities not just on outcome, but what she will learn and who she becomes by doing the work: "If this project were to fail, what would I still learn? What would I still get out of it?" Cites examples like running a one-day SNAFU conference to engage people in human-centered selling principles: "Who do I become as a result of doing that is always been much more important to me than the concrete outcomes of this thing going well." AI Bubble, Transition, and Opportunity Discusses the current AI landscape and the comparison to past tech bubbles: "I think we're in an AI bubble… 1999 was a tech bubble and Amazon grew out of it." Differentiates between speculative hype and foundational technological transformation: "It is fundamental. It is foundational. It is transformative. There's no question about that." Highlights the lag between technological introduction and widespread adoption: "There's always a pendulum swing… it takes time for massively transformative technology to fully integrate." AI as an enabler, not a replacement: Transition periods create opportunity for investment and human-positive augmentation. Examples from healthcare illustrate AI's potential when applied correctly: "We need other people to care for other people. Should we leverage AI so the doctor doesn't have to face away from the patient taking notes? Yes, ambient scribing is wonderful." Emphasizes building AI around real human use cases and avoiding over-automation: "What are the true use cases for it that make a ton of sense versus the ones we need to stay away from?" History and parallels with autonomous vehicles illustrate the delay between hype and full implementation: Lyft/Uber example: companies predicted autonomous vehicles as cost drivers; the transition opened up gig work: "I was a gig worker long before that was a term… the conversation around benefits and portability is still ongoing." AI will similarly require time to stabilize and integrate into workflows while creating new jobs. Bias, Structural Challenges, and Real-World AI Experiments Discusses the importance of addressing systemic bias in AI and tech: Shares the LinkedIn "#WearThePants" experiment: women altered gender identifiers to measure algorithmic reach: "They changed their picture, in some cases changed their names… and got much more massive reach." Demonstrates that AI can perpetuate structural biases baked into systems and historical behavior: "It's not just about building AI that's unbiased; it's about understanding what the algorithm might learn from centuries of entrenched behavior." Highlights the ongoing challenge of designing AI to avoid reinforcing existing inequities: "Now you understand the deeply structural ingrained issues we need to solve to not continue to compound what is already massively problematic." Parenting, Durable Skills, and Resilience Focus on instilling adaptability and problem-solving in children: "I refuse to problem solve for them. If they forget their homework, they figure it out, they email the teacher, they apologize the next day. I don't care. I don't help them." Emphasizes allowing children to navigate consequences themselves to build independence: "If he forgets his flute, he forgets his flute. I am not making the extra trip to school to bring him his flute." Everyday activities are opportunities to cultivate soft skills and confidence: "I let them order themselves at the restaurant… they need to look the waiter in the eye and order themselves… you need to speak more clearly or speak loudly." Cultural context and exposure shape learning: Practices like family meals without devices help children appreciate attention, respect, and communication: "No iPad or iPhone on our table… we sit properly, enjoy a meal together, and talk about things." Travel and cultural exposure are part of teaching adaptability and perspective: "We spent some time in France over the summer… the mindset they get from that is that meals matter, and people operate differently." Respecting individuality while fostering independence: "They are their own people and you need to respect that and step away… give them the ability to figure out who they are and what they like to do." Parenting as a balance of guidance and autonomy: "Feel like that was a handbook that you just offered for parenting or for management? Either one. Nobody prepares you for that… part of figuring out." Future of Work and Technology Horizons Timeframes for predicting trends: Focus on a 5-year horizon as a middle ground between short-term unpredictability and long-term uncertainty: "Five years feels like this middle zone that I'm kind of guessing in the haze, but I can kind of see some odd shapes." Short-term (6–18 months) is more precise; long-term (10–15 years) is harder to anticipate: "I'm a breezy investor. Six months at a time max… deal making between two people still matters in 18 months." Identifying emerging technologies with latent potential: Invests in technologies that are ready for massive impact but haven't yet had a "moment": "I like to look at technologies that have yet to have a moment… the combo of VR and AI is prime." Example: Skill Maker, a VR+AI training platform for auto technicians, addressing both a labor shortage and outdated certification processes: "We are short 650,000 auto technicians… if you can train a technician closer to a month or two versus two years, I promise you the auto shops are all over you." Focuses on alignment of incentives, business model innovation, and meaningful outcomes: "You train people faster, even expert technicians can benefit… earn more money… right, not as meaningful to them and not as profitable otherwise." Principles guiding technology and investment choices: Solving enduring problems rather than temporary fads: "What is a problem that is still not going to go away within the next 10–15 years?" Ensuring impact at scale while creating economic and personal value for participants: "Can make a huge difference in the lives of 650,000 people who would then have good paying jobs." Scaling, Incentives, and Opportunity Re-examining traditional practices and identifying opportunities for change: "If you've done a very specific thing the exact same way, at some point, that's prime to change." Telehealth is an example: while helpful for remote access, it hasn't fundamentally created capacity: "You're still in that one-to-one patient's relationship and an hour of your time with a provider is still an hour at a time." Next version of telehealth should aim to scale care beyond individual constraints: "Where do we take telehealth next… what is the next version of that that enables you to truly scale and change?" Incentives shape outcomes: "Thinking through that and all the incentives… if I were to change the incentives, then people would behave differently? The answer very often is yes, indeed." Paraphrasing Charlie Munger: "Look for the incentives and I can tell you the outcome." Founders, Pitching, and Common Mistakes Pet peeves in founder pitches: Lack of research and generic outreach is a major turn-off: "I can really quickly tell if you have indeed spent a fraction of a minute on my site… dear sir, automatic junk. I won't even read the thing." Well-crafted, thoughtful cold inbound pitches get attention: "Take some time. A well crafted cold inbound will get my attention… you don't need to figure out an intro." Big mistakes entrepreneurs make: Hiring too early, especially in sales: "Until you have a playbook, like don't hire a sales team… if you don't have about a million in revenue, you're probably not ready." Raising too much capital too quickly: "You get into that, you're just gonna spend a lot more time fundraising than you are building a company." Comparing oneself to others: "You don't know if it's true… there's always a backstory… that overnight success was 15 years in the making." Sales Strategy and Non-Sales Selling Approach is contrarian: focus on conversion, not volume: "It is not a numbers game. I think it's a conversion game… I would much rather spend more time with a narrower set of targets and drive better conversion." Understanding fit is key: "You gotta find your people… and just finding who is not or should not be on your list is equally valuable." Recognizes that each fund and business is unique, so a tailored approach is essential: "The pitch is better when I'm talking to the quote unquote right people in the right place about the right things." Where to Find Virginie and Her Work Resources for listeners: Full Circle Fund: fullcirclefund.io  Work in Progress: workinprogress.io  LinkedIn: Virginie Raphael  Where to Access Snafu Go to joinsnafu.com and sign up for free.  

The App Store Awards are in, and this year's breakout games are shaking up what we expect on iOS, iPad, and even Apple Vision Pro. See which titles are worthy of the hype, who's pushing boundaries, and why the winners really matter for Apple device owners. Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Wins iPhone Game of the Year Dredge Named iPad Game of the Year: Sinister Fishing Adventure Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition Takes Mac Game of the Year Apple Vision Pro Game Spotlight: Portals and Puzzle-Solving in Porta Newbie What the Clash Tops Apple Arcade Picks for Multiplayer Fun Cultural Impact Winners: Art of Fauna, Chants of Senar, Despalote iFixit Launches FixBot App for DIY Repairs and Battery Tracking Shortcuts Corner: How to Backup and Restore Apple Shortcuts Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: NetSuite.com/IOS

The App Store Awards are in, and this year's breakout games are shaking up what we expect on iOS, iPad, and even Apple Vision Pro. See which titles are worthy of the hype, who's pushing boundaries, and why the winners really matter for Apple device owners. Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Wins iPhone Game of the Year Dredge Named iPad Game of the Year: Sinister Fishing Adventure Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition Takes Mac Game of the Year Apple Vision Pro Game Spotlight: Portals and Puzzle-Solving in Porta Newbie What the Clash Tops Apple Arcade Picks for Multiplayer Fun Cultural Impact Winners: Art of Fauna, Chants of Senar, Despalote iFixit Launches FixBot App for DIY Repairs and Battery Tracking Shortcuts Corner: How to Backup and Restore Apple Shortcuts Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: NetSuite.com/IOS

The App Store Awards are in, and this year's breakout games are shaking up what we expect on iOS, iPad, and even Apple Vision Pro. See which titles are worthy of the hype, who's pushing boundaries, and why the winners really matter for Apple device owners. Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Wins iPhone Game of the Year Dredge Named iPad Game of the Year: Sinister Fishing Adventure Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition Takes Mac Game of the Year Apple Vision Pro Game Spotlight: Portals and Puzzle-Solving in Porta Newbie What the Clash Tops Apple Arcade Picks for Multiplayer Fun Cultural Impact Winners: Art of Fauna, Chants of Senar, Despalote iFixit Launches FixBot App for DIY Repairs and Battery Tracking Shortcuts Corner: How to Backup and Restore Apple Shortcuts Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: NetSuite.com/IOS

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For review:1. The United States hasn't given up its pursuit of the massive, rusted oil tanker it chased into international waters near Venezuela last weekend, Officials no longer expect the Bella 1 to return to the country to load up with oil as the US military and Coast Guard chase it. The ship is currently empty.2.  Busy Week: President Trump to Meet with Ukraine President & Israeli PM.3. Israel on Friday became the first country to recognize Somaliland, a former British protectorate that unilaterally declared independence from formerly Italian-ruled Somalia in 1991.4. The United Nations Security Council will convene an emergency session on Monday to discuss Israel's recognition of Somaliland, with members slated to condemn the move.The European Union joined the chorus of condemnations of Israel's move.5. The Israeli Defense Ministry announced on Sunday the delivery of the first operational high-power laser interception system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., dubbed “Iron Beam,” to the Israel Defense Forces.6. The Pentagon has claimed that Chinese missile forces are operating a new type of anti-ship ballistic missiles that are capable of reaching the West Coast of the United States, according to the annual report on Beijing's military power.  

The need for labor reform is not the only challenge farmers are facing today, but it is one of the biggest. Sara Neagu-Reed, Director of Production and Environmental Policy at the International Fresh Produce Association, says the Trump administration seems to recognize that.

Top Stories for December 13th Publish Date: December 13th PRE-ROLL: SUGAR HILL ICE SKATING From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, December 13th and Happy Birthday to Ted Nugent I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Suwanee recognizes Eagle Scout projects Suspect arrested after road rage incident leads to stabbing on I-85 in Gwinnett Peachtree Corners Town Center's movie theater is third major closure of 2025 Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on milk Break 1: THE STRAND HOLIDAY STORY 1: Suwanee recognizes Eagle Scout projects At November’s City Council meeting, Suwanee took a moment to shine a spotlight on three incredible Eagle Scouts who poured their time, energy, and heart into projects that made the community a little brighter. “Thank you to these young leaders for their creativity and dedication,” the city shared. Here’s what they accomplished: Jocelyn Carsley (Troop 5109) transformed the barn at White Street Park with a kids’ activity area and a colorful mural. Meredith Carsley (Troop 5109) built observation decks for better views at city events. Colin Kenney (Troop 608) revamped the landscaping around the “Mommy” sculpture at PlayTown Suwanee. Amazing work, all around! STORY 2: Suspect arrested after road rage incident leads to stabbing on I-85 in Gwinnett A man accused of stabbing another driver in a road rage clash last month has been arrested, Gwinnett County police announced. The incident happened on Nov. 13 along I-85 South. Peter Chai, the victim, told officers he got into a heated exchange with a white van. Things escalated fast. According to police, the van’s driver, Yoandry Rincon, got out, approached Chai’s window, and stabbed him in the chest. Chai fought back—grabbing a bat from his car—which sent Rincon running back to his van. Chai was hospitalized but has since recovered. Rincon? He’s now in Gwinnett County Jail, facing aggravated assault charges. STORY 3: Peachtree Corners Town Center's movie theater is third major closure of 2025 It’s been a tough year for Peachtree Corners Town Center, and now there’s more bad news to close out 2025—CMX Cinebistro has shut its doors. The theater, which opened in March 2019, quietly disappeared from the CMX website, though it was still being hyped on social media just a few months ago as the go-to spot for date nights and family outings. This marks the third big closure in six months. Lazy Dog left in July, blaming parking headaches, and Uncle Jack’s Meat House followed in August. For a six-year-old development, it’s starting to feel like a rough patch. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles Markets - DTL HOLIDAY STORY 4: Housing Matters: HUD pauses changes to housing grants after lawsuit The cost of living is crushing, and it’s forcing people into impossible situations—cramped hotel rooms, shelters, or worse, the streets. Here’s the latest on housing and homelessness: HUD’s Homeless Aid Shake-Up Hits Pause The Trump administration’s plan to cap grants for permanent housing and programs like those supporting transgender communities has been put on hold after a lawsuit. Critics say the changes would displace 170,000 people. HUD now promises a revised policy by January. Atlanta Food Bank’s Big Push With demand up 70%, the Atlanta Community Food Bank is racing to collect 10 million meals by year’s end. A $100,000 match doubles every donation. Housing Market Stalls New home listings dropped 1.7%—the sharpest decline in two years. Buyers and sellers are waiting, unsure of what 2026 will bring. STORY 5: Kim Peeples makes a lifelong impact on Brookwood’s theater family For Kim Peeples, music isn’t just a career—it’s her heartbeat. She retired from Brookwood High in 2019, but let’s be honest, she never really left. This year, she hit a milestone: her 100th musical production, “String,” which won the region one-act competition. Peeples’ journey with Brookwood started in the early ’80s, when she was fresh out of college and working under her middle school chorus teacher, Lori Ziecker. “Lori was everything,” Peeples said, her voice catching. “She passed in May, but her influence is everywhere.” Over the years, Peeples became a cornerstone of Brookwood’s theater and choral programs, working alongside the Lindahl family—first Ken and Patty, and now their daughter, Laura. And family is exactly what Brookwood has been to Peeples. From directing “Evita” in 1990 to the award-winning “1940s Radio Hour” in 1998, and more recent productions like “Ragtime” and “Bright Star,” her passion has left an indelible mark. We’ll be right back. Break 3: Kia Mall of Georgia And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on milk - Interview - We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: VILLA RICA WONDERLAND TRAIN- GCPS Hiring Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. 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Wednesday, October 24th, Michigan Business Network was on the road to LCC West Campus, for a Race To Talent event. One of many that' have been taking place across Michigan. Employers had an opportunity to learn processes, beneficial for multiple industries. LANSING, Mich. — Capital Area Michigan Works! (CAMW!), in partnership with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and Lansing Community College, hosted an event showcasing the advantages of Registered Apprenticeships. The event, called Race to Talent, took place from 9:30-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at LCC's West Campus, located at 5708 Cornerstone Drive in Lansing. More than 50 employers signed up to attend the event, which featured presentations from employers and apprentices about their own successes, and a panel discussion about the process of establishing a Registered Apprenticeship and how it can benefit businesses, even those outside “traditional” apprenticeship fields. “With the federal government putting a greater emphasis on apprenticeships, and our own work in trying to bolster our local talent pipeline, now is the perfect time for employers to learn about the win-win of apprenticeships,” CAMW! CEO Carrie Rosingana said. Race to Talent at LCC West Campus, Room M119-121 5708 Cornerstone Drive Lansing, MI 48917 Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 9:30-11 a.m. ### ABOUT CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works!, a proud partner of the American Job Center network, connects with businesses to develop recruiting and retention strategies, and strengthens the local workforce by enhancing education and career opportunities for job seekers. For more information, call (517) 492-5500 or go to www.camw.org. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ CAMW! recognizes, informs local employers regarding Registered Apprenticeships Proven training model already seeing success in Lansing area LANSING, Mich. — Capital Area Michigan Works! honored three Lansing-area employers yesterday in a ceremony following a discussion at Lansing Community College's West Campus aimed at helping local businesses to offer Registered Apprenticeships to build the local talent pipeline. Bekum America Corp., Consolidated Electrical Contractors and the East Lansing Fire Department were honored as part of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's (LEO) Race to Talent event, hosted by CAMW! in conjunction with LEO. “When we talk about apprenticeships, we're talking about placing motivated job-seekers with employers who need skilled workers, and that's a perfect illustration of our mission,” CAMW! CEO Carrie Rosingana said. The event, moderated by Julie Mann, founder and CEO of Lead With Collective, highlighted the benefits of Registered Apprenticeship opportunities for employers. The event included a representative from LEO, CAMW! workforce development experts and Tri-County area business leaders and employers. They shared valuable information about the support available for local businesses to establish new or participate in existing Registered Apprenticeship programs. Registered Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career training model in which employers, assisted by CAMW!, develop and prepare Michigan's future workforce. Apprentices gain paid work experience, related classroom instruction and a national industry-recognized credential upon program completion. Before being honored, the spotlighted employers participated in a discussion among area employers and state and federal workforce development leaders to talk about their experiences and the advantages of Registered Apprenticeships. Local businesses interested in learning more about the support available to start a Registered Apprenticeship program should contact CAMW!. ###

Welcome to HBR News where we give the badger treatment to the news of the week! This week we will be following up on the "Slender Man" stabbing, the national guard shooting in DC, Italy changes it's laws to wammenworst, and more!

In this special Thanksgiving week episode, Congressman Johnny Olszewski (D-MD) joined Mike to discuss the Epstein files latest, the Trump admin's continued attack on drug boats& what Congress should be doing about it, the 2025 election wins for Dems & potential momentum into the midterms, and a government shutdown that is still looming around the corner in 2026.This episode is brought to you by - Can We Please Talk? is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that helps Mike & Nick break down the latest news & politics! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek. Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode Summary: Michelle Bennett1. Best Coaching Advice Received“Make the implicit explicit.” Pause the moment and name what's not being said.“When the student is ready, the teacher appears.” Use client frustration to invite reflection and reframe.Moments of tension are often invitations for deeper understanding, not obstacles.Great coaching is about holding space and gently guiding insight—not forcing it.Key insight: Learn to stop, notice, and ask “what's really going on here?” 2. Still Improving in CoachingMain focus: Working on herself to grow as a coach.Strives for congruence between values, beliefs, and behavior.Wants to respond vs. react—particularly when under stress or lacking sleep.Practices pausing and reflection, using “Stop, Breathe, Think, Act” (from SCUBA training).Committed to maintaining presence and awareness, even during challenging moments. 3. Most Outrageous Coaching MoveDoesn't see herself as “outrageous,” but has grown more flexible with time.Used to strictly follow coaching rules—now plays creatively within the guardrails.Embraces applied improvisation (Yes, and…) in team workshops.Developed an improv-based exercise progressing from “No, but” → “Yes, but” → “Yes, and.”Integrates play and embodiment to help teams move from resistance to collaboration. 4. What Still Makes Her UncomfortableSilence. Used to feel awkward and overthink during pauses.Now more comfortable—relies on observation (e.g., body language) to determine when to re-engage.Learned silence can be powerful and productive, especially when used intentionally.Coaches herself to avoid jumping in too quickly.Uses curiosity and visual cues to guide next steps. 5. Advice for New CoachesStudy nonviolent communication (Marshall Rosenberg).Focus on unmet needs as the root of emotional responses.Ask: “What need, if fulfilled, would change how you feel right now?”Helps clients slow down, reflect, and better understand their own emotions.Recognizes empathy as a foundational tool—both for self-awareness and coaching impact. 6. Challenge Conquered on the Path to CoachingHad to dial down her task-focused, checklist-driven scientist brain.Used to skip over small talk—now intentionally builds relationships.Has trained herself to add warmth and connection to communication.Sees this shift as authentic personal growth, not just behavioral adjustment.Believes her relationship side is now integrated—not just “an add-on.” 7. Using AI in CoachingExploring how AI can assist in workshop design and experiential learning.Uses prompts to help create exercises that illustrate coaching principles (e.g., ladder of inference).Finds AI helpful but still in early experimentation phase.Appreciates others' creativity with AI and is learning through observation.Believes AI will help her expand her impact beyond her current reach. 8. What She's Learned About Herself Through CoachingShe's been living to meet others' expectations—and is now learning who she truly is.Coaching has helped her drop the masks and embrace her authentic self.Less afraid to experiment, take risks, and “just try stuff.”Feels like she's in a stage where everything is starting to click.Embracing “not knowing” and trusting her voice—hallmarks of personal transformation.

This Sermon was Preached by Rev. Dr. Charles Osei at the Laikos Church International Newark Branch New Jersey.

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This is a PSA: you're not too old to make a best friend. Just because you no longer have assigned seating in a classroom or a playground or playdates doesn't mean you can't find your best friend in the whole world on Twitter (we're never calling it X) or Slack or… a hospitalization program? The point is, putting yourself out there can be embarrassing, but you never know when you're going to stumble across the person that is going to change your life. In this episode, Nora is joined by her platonic soulmate, Caroline Moss of Gee Thanks, Just Bought It! to read your adult bestie stories and tell their own. Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey's album on Spotify and Apple! Shop my favorite bras and underwear at ⁠⁠SKIMS.com⁠⁠. After you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select my show in the dropdown menu that follows. Go to ⁠⁠indeed.com/TFA⁠⁠ for all of your hiring needs! Head to ⁠⁠cozyearth.com ⁠⁠and use my code NORA for up to 20% off! Find your fall staples at ⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Prime Minister Mark Carney joined several key allies this week at the United Nations General Assembly in adding their names to the list of countries recognizing Palestinian statehood. The move is an attempt to increase pressure toward a two state solution amid the war between Israel and Hamas.Will recognition help lead to a two state solution, will it embolden Hamas, and can Canada do more to hasten a ceasefire? Host Cormac Mac Sweeney speaks with Colin Robertson, a former Canadian diplomat who served at the U.N., to get the answers. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

This week on The Bulletin, Mike and Clarissa discuss ABC's decision to suspend “Jimmy Kimmel Live” after Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk. Then, why are more countries recognizing a Palestinian state, and how does that relate to Tucker Carlson's antisemitic comments? Mike and Clarissa discuss MAHA's claims that there could be a connection between autism and taking Tylenol while pregnant, and conspiracy theories around Big Pharma. Finally, Clarissa sits down with Jonathan Liedl from the National Catholic Register to reflect on the pro-life movement.  GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN:  -Join the conversation at our Substack.  -Find us on YouTube.  -Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice.    ABOUT THE GUESTS:   Jonathan Liedl is the senior editor for the National Catholic Register.  ABOUT THE BULLETIN:  The Bulletin is a twice-weekly politics and current events show from Christianity Today moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more.    The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more.    “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today  Producer: Clarissa Moll  Associate Producer: Alexa Burke  Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Rick Szuecs Music: Dan Phelps  Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper   Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - Trump links autism to Tylenol despite evidence it's safe - France declared its recognition of a Palestinian state during a summit at the UN - Nvidia will invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI 

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced at a UN meeting on the two-state solution that his country recognizes the State of Palestine.

A secular examination of the Catholic Church's latest attempt to shore up declining European membership and fatten its coffers the canonization of the first millennial saint. The hosts mock the transparent, desperate marketing strategy of turning a deceased computer-savvy teen, dubbed 'God's influencer,' into a brand icon for younger generations. They dissect the blatant hypocrisy of institutional religion targeting the uneducated and vulnerable—including youth—while spending vast sums to verify ancient 'miracles' instead of providing real-world relief. This segment exposes the church's predatory reliance on exploiting grief and promoting unquestioning devotion for monetary gain and generational relevance.News SourceItalian Teen known as 'God's Influencer' Declared the First Millennial Saintfor Newsbreak by CBS ChicagoSeptember 7th, 2025

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Three major issues for Dr Janice Stein today on her regular Monday foreign affairs conversation. What difference, if any, will Canada's recognition of Palestine make? Why the increase in public support of the extreme right in Britain? And Canada is about to spend billions of dollars on defence expenditures -- are we buying the right things? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the 80th UNGA gets underway, Canada is among a number of nations that will recognize Palestine and the need for a two State solution. We speak with Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. More Palestinians flee Israeli escalation in Gaza City, as others remain trapped in dire conditions; France recognizes Palestinian state as US, Israel boycott UN meeting on2-state solution; World leaders will vow to reduce fossil fuels at UN climate summit, as countries fall short on response; California becomes first state to ban face coverings by ICE, other law enforcement officers; Trump administration halts annual food security reports, calling them “fear-mongering” and “liberal fodder”; Pentagon bars reporters from reporting information without authorization, even if it's not classified The post More Palestinians flee Israeli escalation in Gaza City; France recognizes Palestinian state as US, Israel boycott UN meeting – September 22, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on Middle East peace efforts.

Breaking with decades of foreign policy, the governments of Canada, Australia and the U.K. now officially recognize the State of Palestine. Its a co-ordinated move they say will help preserve the possibility of a two-state solution. We'll have extensive coverage of the announcement, and reaction from Israeli's and Palestinians.Also: Massive crowds gathered in Arizona for the memorial of Charlie Kirk. President Donald Trump and members of his administration are among those to pay tribute to the conservative activist, who became a polarizing figure in American politics. And: Canadian canola farmers are having one of their best harvests in years. But with tariffs hampering prices, a strong crop isn't bringing in much income.Plus: Federal budget lookahead, Ontario's empty bottle problem, reusing ocean plastic waste, and more.

Britain and Canada have joined other countries in recognizing a Palestinian state. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Welcome to the TFC Biblecast! Start your day off right and join us as we take the next 10 minutes to dive into God's word. If we can pray for you, email us at biblecast@tfc.org. Luke 4:41-5:11

A highly anticipated report from the Make America Healthy Again Commission was finally published. Mike Davis explains how the report recognizes contributions of farmers in making America healthy.

This episode of the Animal Law Podcast features Christopher Berry, Executive Director of the Nonhuman Rights Project, discussing a groundbreaking court case that recognizes companion animals as family members in certain legal contexts. Mariann and Christopher explore how this New York decision challenges decades of precedent that treated beloved pets as mere property rather than family, potentially opening new doors for…

This episode of the Animal Law Podcast features Christopher Berry, Executive Director of the Nonhuman Rights Project, discussing a groundbreaking court case that recognizes companion animals as family members in certain legal contexts. Mariann and Christopher explore how this New York decision challenges decades of precedent that treated beloved pets as mere property rather than family, potentially opening new doors for…

Jase clowns dumpster-diving “treasure hunters,” but after hearing how their finds can draw big money, he tries a little junk-flipping of his own. Zach shares how their discussion of the many rooms in the Father's house hit home as he watched orphans worship with pure, unfiltered joy. Dr. Ashley Lucas joins to highlight the changes behind Al's life and health transformation. Al jokes that Willie had to do a double take before he even recognized him. See more incredible transformations by the PHD Weight Loss program at https://myphdweightloss.com! In this episode: Luke 15; John 14; 1 Peter 2; Acts 17; 1 Corinthians 3; 1 Thessalonians 5, verses 23–24; 2 Thessalonians 2, verses 13–14  “Unashamed” Episode 1152 is sponsored by: http://fastgrowingtrees.com/unashamed — Get up to 50% off select plants & get 15% off your first purchase with code UNASHAMED at checkout! https://duckstamp.com/ — Get your all-new digital duck stamp today. It's easier than ever! https://mybrightcore.com/unashamed — Kimchi One from Brightcore – Improve your health, improve your life. Get 25% Off with code: UNASHAMED or dial (888) 404-9677 for up to 50% OFF and Free Shipping – ONLY when you call! https://preborn.com/unashamed — Click the link or dial #250 and use keyword BABY to donate today. http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join us every Friday starting 8/29 for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this clip, Patrick Bet-David presses Prime Minister Netanyahu on why Israel hasn't officially recognized the Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek genocides. Netanyahu responds directly, making a statement that resonates with communities worldwide.

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President Trump personally inspected renovations of the Federal Reserve's headquarters as part of a pressure campaign on chair Jerome Powell, House Republicans are being asked questions back home about the push to release records related to Jeffrey Epstein, and France intends to recognise a Palestinian state. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Roberta Rampton, Padmananda Rama, Hannah Bloch, Janaya Williams and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas, Christopher Thomas and Claire Murashima. We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange. And our executive producer is Jay Shaylor. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

President Trump calls out Clinton over his alleged ties to Epstein, Russia and Ukraine make little to no progress toward a ceasefire, and USA Volleyball changes its gender policy to align with the President's executive order. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.