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As a prelude to the Ten Across Convergence in Jacksonville coming up on October 22nd—where insurability planning will be a focal topic—we're sharing a conversation Charlie Sidoti and Stephen Brandt, founders of the nonprofit InnSure. Concerned about the risk protection gap growing with climate change in the U.S., these two have applied their combined decades of insurance industry expertise to form a professional network dedicated to developing insurance products that support—and therefore incentivize—communities' proactive fight against the risks they face.  Ten Across participants are well-aware of disaster recovery costs soaring in this part of the country. Between 2020 and 2022, State Farm and Allstate dropped a shocking 2.8 million insurance policies in fire-prone areas of California—yet Florida and Louisiana lead the nation with even higher nonrenewal rates. Regulatory reform is struggling to relieve insurers and the insured, and the private market continues to retreat as losses exceed underwriting metrics.  InnSure believes the insurance sector can lead the development of new models that incentivize risk reduction and community-based action—that in fact it must, in order to remain viable as an industry.  In this episode, Charlie Sidoti and Stephen Brandt walk us through the challenges and solutions insurers consider in devising effective products to support climate risk mitigation—a preview to the multi-sector problem-solving work that attendees will undertake at the upcoming 10X Convergence.  Relevant Articles and Resources  Charlie Sidoti: “Running Toward Climate Risk” (InsuranceThoughtLeadership.com, August 2022) “How Shutdown Gridlock Could Impede Disaster Preparedness” (The New York Times, Sept. 2025)  “A Trump Administration Playbook: No Data, No Problem” (The New York Times, Sept. 2025)  REPORT: “Next to Fall: The Climate-Driven Insurance Crisis is Here—And Getting Worse” (Senate Budget Committee, December 2024)  “The risky economics of living without homeowners insurance” (Reuters, March 2024)  Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts  Carolyn Kousky on Using Insurance Models to Drive Positive Change  Checking in with Dave Jones on California's Insurance Outlook  Urban Expert Bill Fulton's Perspective of How LA Can Rebuild Following the Fires  2023 Insurance Series on California, Louisiana, and Florida  CreditsHost: Duke ReiterProducer and editor: Taylor GriffithMusic by: From Now On and Lennon HuttonResearch and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler  About our guests:  Charlie Sidoti is executive director of InnSure, a network of insurance professionals and consultants developing innovative industry tools that contribute to the battle against climate risk. Charlie is also a founding coalition partner of GreenieRE, a reinsurance company with a mission to de-risk and unlock capital for clean energy projects. He has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.  Stephen Brandt is chief development officer and founding board member of InnSure. Stephen previously served as senior vice president of sales for Vitech Systems Group, a group insurance and pension administration software company. He has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance technology field.  

The Ten Across Resilience Network convened in Jacksonville, Florida, in April to share strategies from their communities—the hottest in the nation—for mitigating the mortality and economic loss caused by extreme heat, and to identify common obstacles to both long-term planning and immediate response. Representatives from the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) joined the exercise to discuss and document the findings.  With co-author Dr. Melissa Guardaro, Senior Global Futures Scientist for ASU's Global Futures Lab, FAS's Grace Wickerson has drafted a set of policy recommendations for all levels of government and non-governmental actors, “Framework for a Heat-Ready Nation.” This document draws heavily upon the recommendations, challenges and successes raised by Ten Across participants and outlines a series of steps that can be taken to protect people and their livelihoods from rising temperatures nationwide.  In this episode, Grace walks us through the five high-priority measures defined in the report;  how these points were determined and what it will take to see them carried out. A scientist recognized for their policy advocacy work by last month's 2025 Grist 50 list, Grace discusses the importance of decisions based on sound science, and how to move forward even as most federal climate policy is rolled back.   Relevant Articles and Resources  Framework for a Heat-Ready Nation (Ten Across/Federation of American Scientists, July 2025)  2025 Heat Policy Agenda (Federation of American Scientists, January 2025)  “As summer ends, Maricopa County is on track to see fewer heat-related deaths than last year” (KJZZ, September 2025)  “Ten Across Joins 60+ Organizations in Supporting Federal Policy Agenda for Tackling Extreme Heat” (Ten Across blog, January 2025)  “Here's why an Arizona medical examiner is working to track heat-related deaths” (NPR, June 2024)  Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts  ASU Researchers Tackle Extreme Heat Relief as Phoenix Temps Soar  Urban Planners: The Unexpected Champions of the U.S. Heat Resilience Effort  What Some of the Hottest Cities on The 10 Are Doing to Address Deadly Heat  CreditsHost: Duke ReiterProducer and editor: Taylor GriffithMusic by: Dew of Light and Lennon HuttonResearch and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler  About our guest  Grace Wickerson is senior manager of Climate and Health on the Climate and Environment team at the Federation of American Scientists. Grace leads programmatic work to showcase how a changing climate impacts health outcomes and public health and healthcare systems through emerging threats like extreme heat and wildfire smoke. Grace holds a master's of science in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University and was named to this year's Grist 50 list of climate and justice advocates to watch.

The human interventions intended to make Louisiana's coastline habitable and productive over the past century have contributed to the region's most existential threats. Without redress, displaced river sediment, compromised wetlands, and land subsidence will increasingly expose the state to extreme storm surge and sea level rise.  In 2007, following the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Louisiana adopted its Coastal Master Plan. More than 100 projects have been approved under the plan, including the $3 billion Mid Barataria Sediment Diversion. The largest project of its kind, the diversion was designed to regenerate 40 square miles of barrier wetlands by allowing the leveed river to flood the Barataria Basin. Construction began in 2023, but it was ultimately canceled by Governor Jeff Landry in July of 2025 due to financial and environmental objections.  The arc of this project, from its design through its cancellation, exemplifies how complicated and divisive collective decision-making can become in the age of climate change. Projects scaled to meet major resilience issues are rarely able to serve the conflicting priorities, values, and interests of all stakeholders equally—and trade-offs can bring conflict at every step.  The Water Institute CEO Beaux Jones and award-winning environmental journalist Boyce Upholt both return to the podcast—this time for a joint conversation about the dilemmas in Mississippi River management, conflicting interests and negotiations in coastal resilience, and what it all means for Louisiana's future.  Relevant Articles and Resources  Subscribe to receive the Southlands Magazine and newsletter here! Learn more about the 10X Convergence and attending  “'It's a tragedy': Current, former state officials spar over scuttled coastal project” (The Current LA, August 2025)   “What scrapping a $3 billion coastal project means for Louisiana's future” (The Washington Post, July 2025)  “Proponents of Mid-Barataria diversion warn against abandoning wetlands” (Louisiana Illuminator, May 2025)  Mississippi River 100 (The Water Institute)  Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts  Past and Future Resilience Along the Mississippi with Boyce Upholt  Want to Understand the Future of U.S. Climate Resilience? Look to the Gulf Coast  Mississippi River Mayors Coalesce to Address Shared Climate Risks  CreditsHost: Duke ReiterProducer and editor: Taylor GriffithMusic by: Emanuel Wilde and Johan GlössnerResearch and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler  About our guests Beaux Jones is the president and CEO of The Water Institute. Prior to joining the Institute, Beaux was environmental section chief of the Louisiana Department of Justice, where he represented the state on a variety of matters ranging from environmental and coastal law to criminal and appellate law. He previously was an environmental and coastal lawyer for the firm Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer. Beaux also served on the BP spill litigation team with the Louisiana State Attorney General.  Boyce Upholt is the founding editor of Southlands Magazine and the author of The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi. His award-winning environmental reporting has appeared in The Atlantic, National Geographic, and The New Republic, among others.

This month, we're covering the anime OVA that came out for the 10th anniversary of Macross, and was the first non-Robotech version of the Macross universe to reach the US, along with the Macross II tabletop RPG from Palladium Games. Before that, we get into the current situation ongoing with Visa & MasterCard blocking transactions for NSFW content due to pressure from a Far-Right-Wing Australian group. Note: I'm trying a new recording platform with this episode, and I ran into some technical difficulties that carried over to my backup recording. Consequently, my audio is impacted, but not necessarily the audio from my guest and cohosts. Next month, we watch Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo, which is currently available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Blaine can be found on the Babylon 5 30 Years Later Podcast (https://shows.acast.com/babylon-5-30-years-later), and the 99 Years 100 Films Podcast (https://shows.acast.com/99-years-100-films) Relevant Articles on the Visa/Mastercard Protest Campaign: https://www.wired.com/story/steam-itchio-are-pulling-porn-games-censorship/ https://www.eurogamer.net/itchio-deindexes-all-nsfw-games-blames-same-anti-porn-group-that-campaigned-against-steam https://aftermath.site/waypoint-quit-steam-vice https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-16/pixiv-announces-transaction-restrictions-for-unethical-content/.191953 https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-05/manga-library-z-digital-manga-service-shuts-down-on-november-26/.217539 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/nier-creator-speaks-out-against-payment-processors-pressuring-japanese-adult-content-platforms/ https://www.polygon.com/steam-paypal-issues-censorship-visa-mastercard/ https://yellat.money/ https://stop-paypros.neocities.org/ If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero Watch my Live-Streams on http://twitch.tv/countzeroor Watch my Let's Plays at https://www.youtube.com/@CountZeroOrPlays Chapters: 00:00:00 Start 00:00:05 Opening 00:03:04 News 00:04:10 Payment Processor FusterCluck 00:23:52 Macross II Discussion

Did environmental campaigners really contribute to a decline in cotton's global share of fibre production?  Well, according to a rather punchy opinion piece in Cotton Grower a couple of months ago, the answer is a resounding, yes. The article claims that environmentalists have been intellectually dishonest and fed a binary narrative of cotton bad, synthetic fibers good….which created pressure from watchdogs and investor ESG mandates…which then led to brands moving away from conventional cotton to synthetics…and as a result we are now awash with cheap synthetics clothing.  Now, this is a lot to leave at the door of environmentalists, and this polemic seemed a bit lop-sided, so to balance things out we thought it would be good to talk to Ecotextile News' dedicated Cotton Correspondent Simon Ferrigno, who has also done his fair share of environmental campaigner over the years.   Do people like Simon have a case to answer for? In the podcast, we also turn the article's claim on its head - and ask whether the cotton industry should pay more attention to the many environmentalists' trying to make cotton production more sustainable and efficient. Relevant Articles from Ecotextile News Innovations discussed by Simon Ferrigno Food spray Avalo machine learning   How to subscribe to Ecotextile News https://www.ecotextile.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Following Ecotextile Talks Ecotextile Talks is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you listen to podcasts.       

In this edition, made possible with the support of Textile Exchange, host Philip Berman is joined by its Chief Strategy Officer, Ashley Gill, and mohair farmer and textile producer Frances Van Hasselt. Frances is at the heart of mohair production in South Africa - a country that supplies more than 50% of that fiber used in the world's textile industry. She is involved in everything from farming her family land, home to 7,000 Angora goats, to landing high-end fashion deals. Her family has also received accolades, winning the Miyuki Award 10 years in a row - a Japanese prize for the best quality mohair, produced globally under the most sustainable practices. In the conversation, Frances explores how being rooted in the land shapes every aspect of her work. She also discusses the challenges and pride associated with local production, and along with Ashley, explains the role that Textile Exchange's standards play in connecting small producers to the global supply chain. Also covered: The realities and rewards of mohair farming in South Africa - Frances VH reveals the biggest challenge facing her, and farmers the world over. Why Textile Exchange is introducing a unified Materials Matter Standard and how will this affect Frances and her fellow tier four producers?   Relevant Articles from Eco Textile News Textile Exchange unveils unified standard Textile Exchange reveals five year strategy   Links to other organisations Frances Van Hasselt's Textile Company Textile Exchange   How to subscribe https://www.ecotextile.com/membership-account/membership-levels/   Following Ecotextile Talks Ecotextile Talks is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you listen to podcasts.                 

How do you make big decisions in life? What are the roles of emotions and excitement in Avodas Hashem? And why is schmoozing underrated? In this thought-provoking episode of Shtark Tank, Yaakov Wolff sits down with Moishe Bane to discuss the frameworks that guide a Ben Torah through the complexities of career, Avodas Hashem, and family life.What We Covered:

To do the Inauguration day on MLK Day... y'all got me messed up!!! In our first episode of the year we unpack all of January's major headlines, starting with our immediate reactions and breakdown of the inauguration. We also cover the understated impact of the tech sector, the longstanding roots and effects of US empire and recent developments as such, and in recapping the tragic wildfires striking LA - we revisit a prophetic 1993 excerpt from Mike Davis's Ecology of Fear: Los Angeles and the Imagination of Disaster. Relevant Articles mentioned: The Fire Boom | Mike Davis | Verso Books Blog Democrats in denial over Trump defeat, voters say: ‘Haven't learned the lessons' | Chris McGreal | The Guardian All show links available at: https://linktr.ee/greenhousegaslighting Intro Audio: Big Migz - BOOMIN

Exploring the origins, impact, and future of resort fees in the travel industry.    Episode Highlights - **Introduction to Resort Fees:**  - Overview of the episode's focus on the frustration caused by resort fees.  - Brief history of how resort fees started in the late 1980s and early 1990s. - **Historical Context:**  - Initial introduction in popular tourist destinations like Las Vegas and Hawaii.  - Expansion into more hotels and cities over the decades.  - Evolution from covering amenities to becoming an additional revenue stream. - **Consumer Impact:**  - How resort fees disrupt budget planning for families.  - Lack of transparency leading to consumer frustration and legal scrutiny.  - Federal Trade Commission's role in investigating deceptive pricing practices. Key Discussion Points - **Why Hotels Charge Resort Fees:**  - Bundling of amenities and services.  - Revenue generation without raising advertised room rates.  - Market positioning and competitive pricing strategies.  - Offsetting operating costs.  - Avoiding commission fees paid to third-party booking platforms. - **Types of Hotels Charging Resort Fees:**  - Originally resorts and destination hotels in tourist-heavy areas.  - Expansion to urban hotels in cities like New York and San Francisco.  - No universal regulation, but emphasis on transparency and disclosure. - **Consumer Advocacy and Legal Actions:**  - Lawsuits against deceptive practices.  - Increased consumer awareness leading to clearer disclosures.  - Federal and local regulations requiring all mandatory fees to be disclosed upfront. Tips for Travelers - **Avoiding Resort Fees:**  - Research and contact hotels before booking.  - Book through channels that include fees in the total price.  - Look for packages or promotions that waive resort fees.  - Confirm fee details before arrival.  - Negotiate or express concerns during check-in.  - Review your bill at check-out and dispute unauthorized charges if necessary. Legislation Update - **No Hidden Fees Act:**  - Supported by the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA).  - Aims to establish a single standard for transparent fee displays.  - Passed the House and awaits Senate approval.  - Potential impact on competitive pricing and hotel practices. Personal Insights - **Rob's Perspective:**  - The impact of resort fees on travel agents.  - Potential pitfalls of federal regulation.  - The importance of a comprehensive standard for fee transparency.  - Statistics from the AHLA indicating the prevalence and cost of resort fees.  - Recap of the history, current practices, and potential future of resort fees.  - Encouragement for listeners to stay informed and proactive in avoiding hidden fees.  - Thanks for tuning in to Episode 159 of The Family Vacationer.  - Invitation to join the next episode for more travel insights and tips. Additional Resources - **Links to Relevant Articles and Websites:**  - Federal Trade Commission guidelines on resort fees. https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/foia/frequently-requested-records/hotel-pricingresort-fee  - AHLA's stance on resort fees and related legislation. https://www.ahla.com/news/house-passes-no-hidden-fees-act-major-ahla-legislative-priority Have Show Ideas? Contact Rob at rob@thefamilyvacationer.live

In this episode, I delve into the third dimension of donor cultivation: affinity. Understanding and nurturing potential donors' affinity for your mission is crucial for building lasting relationships. If you missed the first two episodes, I recommend starting there for a complete overview. Today, we explore how to engage donors who already resonate with your mission, making them feel even more connected and invested in your cause. What You'll Learn:The importance of targeting donors who naturally align with your mission.Strategies to deepen donors' sense of community and connection.Effective use of content and events to foster donor affinity.Key Takeaways:Focus on donors who naturally resonate with your mission.Creating a sense of community among donors enhances affinity.Regularly share content that aligns with donors' interests and your mission.Use cultivation events to create intimate, meaningful connections.Utilize newsletters as a tool for deeper engagement and alignment.Steps to Enhance Donor Affinity:Identify Aligned Donors: Ensure you're engaging with people who have a natural interest in your mission.Create Community Experiences: Organize events (in-person or virtual) that foster a sense of belonging and shared purpose among donors.Share Relevant Content: Regularly distribute articles, podcasts, and stories that resonate with your mission and donors' interests.Utilize Newsletters: Craft newsletters that go beyond updates, providing valuable insights and stories that reinforce donors' connection to your cause.Cultivation Events: Host exclusive events that offer an inside look at your work, creating an intimate and engaging donor experience.Resources Mentioned:Newsletters: Regularly sent emails that offer insights, stories, and valuable content related to your mission.Cultivation Events: Events designed to deepen donor engagement and create a sense of community.Relevant Articles and Podcasts: Content that aligns with your mission and resonates with your donors' interests, fostering a deeper connection.Connect With Brooke: Enhance your leadership journey by connecting with me. Let's explore the paths to impactful leadership together: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

We take a look at some of the big news stories in Poway in 2023 and plans for 2024. Topics include The Farm, Life Time Fitness, Homelessness, Traffic Safety, water, hate litter, Poway Community Foundation, and more. Got a question or comment? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. It's Wednesday, January 10, 2024. This is what John Riley thinks. Relevant Articles: 2023 Year in Review: Top news stories in Poway https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-12-27/the-farm-residential-development-proposes-160-homes-and-amenities Look Ahead: Poway leaders see challenges and opportunities for the city in 2024 https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2024-01-03/challenges-and-opportunities-ahead-for-city-of-poway-in-2024 San Diego Community Forum Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers San Diego Sales Tax Increase Poway Housing Development Elizabeth Warren Wants More Housing #SanDiego #poway #stevevaus #caylinfrank #brianpeppin #salestax #lifetimefitness #anitaedmondson #peterdehoff #elizabethwarrent #infrastructure Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view. Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ PowayStore.com – your source for Poway T–shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag. https://powaystore.com/ I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton's podcast every Thursday at 3pm on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@LeeHacksawHamiltonSports/videos ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ SPONSOR ➡  https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ DONATE ➡  https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ MUSIC ➡  https://www.purple-planet.com 

This episode was recorded on July 14th, 2023.   Kathleen Lowrey is an academic and activist known for advocating women's rights and feminist scholarship. She coordinates the Canadian chapter of Women's Declaration International, promoting gender equality. Despite facing backlash from the University of Alberta for her criticisms of trans activism, Kathleen continues her determined work. Her research challenges biases, delves into Indigenous shamanism, and examines women's marginalization in anthropology. Relevant Articles: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-022-02440-2 https://compactmag.com/article/canada-s-convenient-victims   Frances Widdowson is a political science professor who specializes in indigenous policy and how "woke-ism" threatens academic freedom and open inquiry.  She is currently working on two manuscripts about "The Woke Academy" and the Kamloops Indian Residential School case. Find more from Frances: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=583500277 the woke academy website: http://www.wokeacademy.info/ Articles in Minding the Campus: https://www.mindingthecampus.org/author/fwiddowson/ Articles for the Society for Academic Freedom and Scholarship Newsletter: https://safs.ca/author-index/#Widdowson,%20Frances

Sleep- a naturally recurring altered state of consciousness in which all our vital systems get restored, and our psyche unfurls. The timing of our sleep depends on hormonal signals from the circadian clock- the circadian clock synchronises with solar time (light). Naturally, when our circadian clock shifts out of rhythm-sleep quality and overall vitality will be affected. However, as we will learn in today's episode with Australia's leading sleep expert Olivia Arezzolo- it is also the psychology and somatics of sleep that cradle sleep issues and disorders into existence. The subject of sleep from the Tao is something that weaves its way into many conversations on the podcast- last year Mason recorded a brilliant episode with Qi practitioner Jost Sauer, The Importance of Sleep For Healthy Hun and Qi. Today, sleep expert Olivia Arezzolo moves beyond the top-line sleep supports (no blue light/devices before bed, magnesium, diet, dark room, routine etc.) to the deeper elements at play causing havoc with people's rest. We're talking about the stories and beliefs that exist around sleep- "I'm a light sleeper", "I've always been a bad sleeper", "I've just got too much on at the moment", "I can't sleep because I'm stressed".  Olivia's repertoire of studies is one of the things that make her approach to guiding people to better sleep so successful. With studies in psychology, sleep psychology, personal development, nutrition, and fitness- her guidance to better sleep is a symbiotic combination of all these elements. Her coaching and programmes provide people with a step-by-step guide to long-term healthy sleep practices that work. Within Olivia's work, there is a distinct consideration for the Yin and the Yang- an integration of practical sleep support tools and the assertion of more complex psychological factors that sabotage sleep.  Olivia discusses the three chronotypes of sleep that most people fit into, which she has also written a book about (Bear, Lion, Wolf). Olivia explains how the chronotypes reflect one's inherent circadian rhythm preference, and through knowing our 'Sleep type'- the path to better sound sleep will become one of less resistance. Tune in, and scroll down for lots of beautiful resources Olivia offers on her website, including the chronotype quiz- where you can discover and learn more about your sleep type.   In this episode Olivia and Mason discuss: -Sleep anxiety. -Sleep saboteurs. -Sleep psychology. -Sleep chronotypes. -Sleep support tools. -Why sleep guidance/coaching? -Personal development for sleep. -Embracing the Yin for better sleep. -Being fluid within our sleep structure. -Basic (fundamental) supporters of sleep. -Living in alignment with the Dao for sound sleep. -Sleep strategies that are accessible for everyone. -How lack of sleep affects our hormones and health. -CBTI therapy (cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia) Resource guide Olivia's website  Chronotype quiz Olivia's Sleep Kit Olivia's Instagram Bear, Lion or Wolf- Book email: enquiries@oliviaarezzolo.com.au   Tonics: Reishi Ashwagandha Ashwagandha capsules Sweet Dreams Bundle  Relevant Articles:  Sleep: Our Top10 Tips (article) Sleepy Ashwagandha Milk (recipe) The Amazing Benefits of Adaptogen Ashwagandha Relevant Podcasts: Reishi, Mushroom of Immortality with Dan Sipple (EP#08) The Importance of Sleep For Healthy Hun and Qi with Jost Sauer (EP#102)   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/ep-176-sleep-podcast-with-olivia-arezzolo  

As we enter the last month of Winter here in the Southern Hemisphere, it's very tempting to daydream about the sweet Spring air and warmer weather that awaits us. However, as we will learn in today's Winter podcast, this last month of Winter is critical to how we show up in Spring, Summer, and beyond. So as much as you can- REST, sleep, nurture and nourish yourself in these last days before spring arrives... Reflection, restoration, rest- through these Winter practices, we are able to access the wisdom of the Kidneys and the cultivation of Jing that will sustain us through Spring, the peak of Summer, and beyond. Today on the podcast, Tahnee and Mason share the practices, Kidney herbs, and Taoist wisdom of Winter/ Water time in a way that calls us to reflect and ask ourselves- Are we getting enough rest? If we observe the health of the collective during our current Winter season, the answer points to no. Tahnee dives deep into the energy of the Kidneys- explaining why rest/sleep in these cooler water cultivating months is critical to our vitality in every season.  Mason speaks to the Kidneys relationship with fear- when it's useful- when it's destructive, and how when we surrender to the stillness and darkness this season grants us, there is an opportunity for profound transformation- spiritually-mentally-physically.  This conversation comes at a most significant time, bringing up the much broader and ubiquitous question of sustainability. How sustainable are the lifestyles we live- and at what cost do they come to our health?   "I'm sleeping until seven most mornings, and I'm really feeling this deep nourishment from sleep at the moment. Obviously, we have a business and children, so naturally, we still end up burning the candle. But how many of us push through winter not getting that hibernation time, that deep rest of restoration in the Qi and the Organs? Then we get sick, and then we're suddenly crook all the time. It's like this because- as a culture, we keep the momentum going all year round. We don't have this time of acknowledging and making sacred the rest and the sleep that we require".    -Tahnee Taylor   Mason and Tahnee discuss: -Qi Gong -Jing energy -Qi cultivation -The organ wheel -Fear and the Kidneys. -Yin Yang Kidney herbs. -Why we need rest in Winter. -Herbs and foods for Winter. -Transforming fear into wisdom. -The Heart and Kidney meridians. -The esoteric nature of the Kidneys. -Balancing our Yin and Yang energy. -The Water element and the Kidneys. -Why we need sleep to cultivate Jing. -Why we protect ourselves against the cold. -Practices and meditations to support us through Winter. -What the menstrual flow says about our Jing/Kidney essence.   Resource guide Tahnee's website  Tahnee's Instagram Mason's Instagram SuperFeast Instagram  Jost Sauer Qi cycle poster Yoga Nidra: Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine- a new translation of the Neijing.  Tonics: JING blend  Cordyceps Deer Antler Eucommia Bark Three Treasures bundle Relevant Articles:  Jing: What Is It? How To Cultivate It.  Adrenals and Kidney Health- Breathing and Movement. Relevant Podcasts: Adrenal Fatigue and Reapir with Dan and Sage (EP#170)  Water Element and Winter Food Therapy with Kimberly Ashton (EP#168) The Importance Of Sleep For Healthy Hun and Qi with Jost Sauer (EP#102)   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/winter-rest-tahnee-mason-ep-172  

Join Imran Sajid and Pete Tiliakos as they keep it real on cryptocurrency as a payment method via Payroll. Join us as we explore the following thoughts and questions Takeaways from the recent American Payroll Association session on crypto payments including trends in the space What are some of the risks and legal considerations? What about the concerns around volatility? Is this something that makes sense to do? What are the ways an employer could accomplish this and which one is best? Relevant Articles & Content: https://blogs.sap.com/2022/05/06/enablement-of-cryptocurrency-payments-for-sap-solutions/ https://www.alight.com/blog/apa-congress-2022-event-recap Imran Sajid is a chief HR and payroll solution expert at SAP SuccessFactors who has written his own software course taught globally, authored 3 books on technology, spoken at conferences around the world, and founded his own podcast. Imran has expertise in cloud and on-premise software with direct experience across Product Management, Marketing, Education, Professional Services, Pre-Sales, and Sales. Twitter Handle: @ImranSajidATL Pete Tiliakos is a recognized global payroll expert, former industry analyst, and currently working at Alight Solutions where he guides the vision, roadmap, go-to-market, and growth strategy for their global payroll product offering. Twitter Handle: @PeteTiliakos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/imran-sajid/message

Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Creative Hailey Shafir joins Allie in this week's episode. Hailey and Allie discuss imposter syndrome, the five (5) scenarios for how it can present, and how to manage it. About Hailey Shafir:Hailey Shafir is a licensed mental health counselor, addiction specialist, and clinical supervisor (LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS) with over a decade of experience in the field. Currently, she spends most of her time as a mental health/addiction content writer, providing online training for therapists through her company Therapy Cred, and counseling and clinical supervision through Keep Counsel. She is also the developer of Plan-it Therapy cards (a resource for counselors) and recently launched IndyWind. Through her IndyWind Etsy store, she sells handmade resin art, orgonite, reversible wrap skirts, and fairy garden terrariums designed to act as 3d vision boards to help people manifest their goals and dreams for their life, career, and relationships.Relevant Articles on Imposter Syndrome, Shame, and How to Overcome it:https://www.choosingtherapy.com/shame/https://www.choosingtherapy.com/impostor-syndrome/https://mindflowergroup.com/social-media/f/improving-self-esteem-confidencehttps://aspiregroupnc.com/getting-your-inner-critic-to-work-for-you-instead-of-against-you/Follow the Wandering Creatives Podcast: Instagram: @wandering_creative_Twitter: @wandering_podWebsite: www.couttscreations.com/podcastsSponsor the Pod: https://couttscreations.com/podcast-sponsorship-opportunities/ Be a Guest or a Featured Maker: couttscreationsllc@gmail.comBe sure to like, subscribe, rate, and review!Do you have questions or comments?   You can text or call us on our hotline: 252.419.6004, and we will include them on a future episode of the Podcast! CALL US AT: 252-419-6004 and leave a message!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CouttsCreations)

In this episode, Michael explores the topic of Virtue Ethics. A philosophy traced back to Aristotle, Virtue Ethics is concerned with the formation of virtuous individuals based on ideal character traits. The life and work of Dr. Edmund Pellegrino, the father of bioethics and a famed proponent of this philosophy, is also discussed. What can Aristotle and Pellegrino teach us about being a good doctor, and what do they have to say about physician autonomy? Relevant Articles and Links: Edmund D. Pellegrino, Patient and Physician Autonomy: Conflicting Rights and Obligations in the Physician-Patient Relationship, 10 J. Contemp. Health L. & Pol'y 47 (1994). Pellegrino ED. Educating The Humanist Physician: An Ancient Ideal Reconsidered. JAMA. 1974;227(11):1288–1294. doi:10.1001/jama.1974.03230240046024 Stahl RY, Emanuel EJ. Physicians, Not Conscripts - Conscientious Objection in Health Care. N Engl J Med. 2017 Apr 6;376(14):1380-1385. doi: 10.1056/NEJMsb1612472. PMID: 28379789. Responses to Stahl & Emanuel: https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMc1706233?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed https://www.georgetown.edu/news/bioethics-founder-georgetown-professor-pellegrino-passes-away/ https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-virtue/

1:15-21:00 - Interview with Mary Beth Franklin about Social Security21:15-29:30 - Discussion on Wells Fargo's clamping down on dinners29:40-43:00 - Interview with Liz Skinner about Diversity and InclusionMary Beth Franklin is one of the country's leading experts on Social Security and Medicare. An award-winning journalist and Certified Financial Planner, Mary Beth writes a weekly column on retirement issues for Investment News and is author of the ebook, Maximizing Your Social Security Retirement Benefits.Relevant Articles:https://www.investmentnews.com/wells-fargo-advisors-limits-dining-clients-covid-196924https://www.investmentnews.com/building-better-asset-management-requires-women-minorities-196923https://www.investmentnews.com/diversity-inclusion-success-focus-inclusion-196965https://www.investmentnews.com/impact-raising-social-security-taxable-wage-base-196953

Has the West passed the apex of its global influence, and will the future be shaped by a rising China? In this week's editors' discussion episode of the podcast, WPR's Judah Grunstein, Frederick Deknatel and Elliot Waldman discuss the extent to which Chinese soft power is supplanting America's global brand. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Have China's Value Propositions Become More Attractive Than America's? China's Communist Party Is Still Fighting for Its Survival 30 Years After Tiananmen Is the U.S.-China Trade War Turning Into a New Cold War? The U.S. Should Base Its China Strategy on Competitive Cooperation, Not Containment Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

Is Vladimir Putin the most powerful man in the world? How much control does he actually have over Russia's bureaucracy? And is there a grand strategic vision underpinning his foreign adventurism? In this week's podcast interview, WPR associate editor Elliot Waldman discusses these questions with Mark Galeotti. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Popular Discontent Is Rising in Russia, and Putin Doesn't Have an Answer Mueller's Done. Now Can the U.S. Figure Out How to Deal With Russia? At a Mostly Symbolic Summit, Putin and Kim Play the Long Game Russian Bombers in Venezuela Raise Cold War 2.0 Fears Across Latin America Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's editors' discussion episode of the podcast, WPR's Judah Grunstein, Frederick Deknatel and Elliot Waldman look at what to expect from President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Europe. They also discuss the many diplomatic, economic and security-related issues facing the trans-Atlantic alliance. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: France's Macron Strengthens His EU Hand With European Parliament Vote How Europe's Far Right Will Be Hobbled by Its Own Internal Contradictions Brexit Has Reignited the Rival Ideologies Behind Northern Ireland's ‘Troubles' Trump's Trade Fantasies Grow Out of an Alarming Nostalgia for the 1950s The Costs of Trong's Crusade Against Corruption in Vietnam Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's podcast interview, WPR associate editor Elliot Waldman talks with WPR contributor Christopher Sabatini about the crisis in Venezuela. They discuss the opposition's difficult position after last month's failed uprising, as well as the regional and humanitarian dimensions of the crisis. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Across Latin America, Venezuelans Reel From a Crisis That Has No End in Sight Venezuela's Crisis Is Drawing New Ideological Lines in Latin Americ Venezuela Could Force a Foreign Policy Reckoning for U.S. Progressives Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's editors' discussion episode of the podcast, WPR's Judah Grunstein, Frederick Deknatel and Elliot Waldman talk about the European Parliament elections, and the limitations of framing the voting as a battle between liberal reformers and the illiberal far right. They also discuss some of the week's other top stories. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Grading Mogherini's Five Years as EU Foreign Policy Chief Will Macron's EU Crusade Survive the European Parliament Elections? South Africa's Election Creates More Questions Than Answers for Ramaphosa ‘Simply Put, There's No Freedom of the Press' in Sisi's Egypt Is the U.S.-China Trade War Turning Into a New Cold War? Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's podcast interview, WPR associate editor Elliot Waldman talks with Brian Katulis, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and co-author of a new survey of American voters' views on foreign policy. They discuss what policymakers and presidential candidates can learn from the report. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Are Elites Driving the U.S. Foreign Policy Debate, or Everyday Americans? How Foreign Policy Will Play Out in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Race Americans Are Paying for Trump's Tariffs, Including Many in His Base After Trump: The Next U.S. President's ‘To Do' List for Repairing the Damage Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's editors' roundtable, WPR's Judah Grunstein, Frederick Deknatel and Elliot Waldman talk about new fears of a war between the U.S. and Iran, as tensions continue to rise. They also discuss the future of U.S.-China relations as the trade war rumbles on, and the implications of a new Cold War. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Trump's Iran Policy Risks Catastrophic Success—or Catastrophic Failure As Trade Tensions Escalate, China Girds Its Citizens for a ‘People's War' ‘I Knew I Had to Get Out to Survive'—Violence Drives LGBT Central Americans North How Far Will Erdogan and the AKP Go to Hold Onto Power in Turkey? With Even Fewer Checks on His Power, Where Will Duterte Take the Philippines?   Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

Weekly anti-government protests have been taking place in Serbia since late last year, underscoring concerns about President Aleksandar Vucic's consolidated hold on power. In this week's podcast interview, Aleks Eror talks with Robbie Corey-Boulet about the factors that have facilitated Vucic's rise. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Two Decades After the Fall of Milosevic, Dictatorship Is Returning to Serbia Serbia's Protests and the Growing Discontent With Western Priorities in the Balkans Why Demands for a Free Press Are Front and Center in Serbia's Protests The Feud That Captures the Fight for Serbia's Future Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's editors' discussion episode of the podcast, WPR's Judah Grunstein, Frederick Deknatel and Elliot Waldman talk about the latest repercussions of Trump's hard-line stances on Iran and China. They also take a look at this week's election-related developments in South Africa, Thailand and Turkey. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Amid Ratcheting Tensions, Iran Doesn't Know What Trump Really Wants American Farmers Could Take Another Hit From Trump's Trade Policies However the S-400 Standoff Ends, U.S.-Turkey Ties May Only Get Worse Mass Protests Derail ‘Tone-Deaf' Privatization Proposals in Honduras As South Korea's Economy Sputters, Moon Needs a Breakthrough With North Korea Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

It has been more than two decades since the civil wars in El Salvador and Guatemala came to a close. Yet in both countries, the goal of transitional justice is far from realized. In this week's podcast interview, Anna-Catherine Brigida talks with Robbie Corey-Boulet about why the issue is so contentious. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Are El Salvador and Guatemala Seeking Justice for War Crimes, or Trying to Cover Them Up? Kicked Out of the U.S., Salvadoran Deportees Are Struggling Simply to Stay Alive Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's editors' discussion episode of the podcast, WPR's Judah Grunstein, Frederick Deknatel and Elliot Waldman talk about the challenges facing Japan as it welcomes a new emperor, the burgeoning foreign policy debate among Democratic Party presidential candidates, and the ongoing crisis in Venezuela. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Can Japan's Hopeful New Era Lift Up a Disillusioned Populace? After Trump: The Next U.S. President's ‘To Do' List for Repairing the Damage Across Latin America, Venezuelans Reel From a Crisis That Has No End in Sight Libya's Fate Remains Beholden to a Crude and Clumsy Game of Realpolitik China Has Big Plans for Its Nuclear Energy Industry. But Will They Pan Out? The Rough Road Ahead for Ratification of NAFTA 2.0 Trend Lines was produced and edited this week by Andrew Green. You can follow him on Twitter at @_andrew_green. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's editors' discussion episode of the podcast, WPR's Judah Grunstein, Frederick Deknatel and Elliot Waldman discuss the challenges facing Sri Lanka in the wake of the Easter bombings and the Trump administration's arbitrary, and ultimately counterproductive use of sanctions against Iran. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: With Easter Bombings, a New Brand of Terrorism Arrives in Sri Lanka How the Easter Attacks Could Upend Sri Lanka's Politics Trump's Iran Policy Risks Catastrophic Success—or Catastrophic Failure Brexit Has Undermined the Good Friday Agreement and Reignited Questions of Irish Unity It's Time for a Global Pact for the Environment How Ecuador's Moreno Is Undoing Correa's Legacy, and Not Just With Assange Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

Though considered a success story compared to other Arab countries caught up in the 2011 uprisings, Tunisia is struggling with insecurity, economic stagnation and other problems. In this week's podcast interview, Francisco Serrano talks with Robbie Corey-Boulet about whether its leaders can find solutions. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Is Tunisia's Post-Arab Spring ‘Success Story' Only Skin-Deep? Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's editors' discussion episode of the podcast, WPR's Judah Grunstein, Frederick Deknatel and Elliot Waldman analyze the impact of the Mueller report, its implications for Trump's foreign policy agenda and the lackluster response to the “active measures” Russia has taken to interfere with U.S. elections. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Mueller's Done. Now Can the U.S. Figure Out How to Deal With Russia? Trump Unleashed 3.0? The Foreign Policy Implications of the Mueller Report After Bashir's Ouster, the Hard Work of Sudan's Revolution Has Only Begun With New Laws to Filter Online Content, Will the Internet Remain Free and Open? Trump's Latest Reversal in Cuba Policy Is a ‘Slap in the Face' to U.S. Allies Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

Three months after Juan Guaido declared himself Venezuela's interim president, it appears that hopes for a speedy breakthrough in the country's crisis are bound to go unmet. In this week's podcast interview, Megan Janetsky talks with Robbie Corey-Boulet about the roots of the crisis and what's likely to happen next. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Across Latin America, Venezuelans Reel From a Crisis That Has No End in Sight Far From Home: Venezuela's Neighbors Cope With Migrants Fleeing Life Under Maduro Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's editors' discussion episode of the Trend Lines podcast, WPR's Judah Grunstein, Frederick Deknatel and Elliot Waldman analyze Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's victory in this week's elections in Israel, and what it might mean for Israel's policies in the region and its relationship with the U.S. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Why Israel's Upcoming Election Is a Show About Nothing Can Israel's ‘New Right' Turn West Bank Settlers Against Netanyahu? After Trump: The Next U.S. President's ‘To Do' List for Repairing the Damage How the EU Can Take On Dirty Money, the Darker Side of Globalization With Midterms Approaching, the Opposition Is in ‘Dire Straits' in the Philippines Ahead of Another Election, Feminism Is at the Center of Spain's Fractured Politics Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

One overlooked aspect of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's reform agenda is his ramped-up engagement with Middle Eastern countries, especially in the Gulf. In this week's podcast interview, Daniel Benaim talks with Robbie Corey-Boulet about the rewards these relationships offer, as well as the risks. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Amid Revolutionary Change at Home, Ethiopia Is Remaking Its Middle East Ties Will Peace With Ethiopia Usher In a Political Opening in Eritrea? Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's editors' discussion episode of the Trend Lines podcast, WPR's editor-in-chief Judah Grunstein, managing editor Frederick Deknatel and associate editor Elliot Waldman discuss the resignation of Algeria's aging president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika. The move follows massive demonstrations that have brought hundreds of thousands of Algerians into the streets to demand Bouteflika's removal, but also broader political reforms. Amid questions about the shape of Algeria's future, WPR's editors discuss the prospects for political renewal there and elsewhere in the region, and the implications for U.S. policy toward the Middle East. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Taking the Long View on the Arab Spring, After Bouteflika's Resignation in Algeria Bouteflika May Have Stepped Aside, but the Generals Really Running Algeria Won't Preserving the Power of U.S. Economic Sanctions in a Multipolar World How Modi Won the Political War Over the Latest India-Pakistan Crisis NATO at 70: Toward European Strategic Responsibility Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

For 45 years, the island of Cyprus has been divided, politically and physically, between the Turkish-Cypriot north and Greek-Cypriot south. Despite many efforts over the years to resolve it, including some near misses, the conflict has proved intractable. Security guarantees, though perceived differently for both sides, have been among the major sticking points to reuniting the island. But so, too, has restitution of property abandoned by Cypriots who were displaced from both sides of the island during the Turkish invasion and occupation of northern Cyprus in 1974. That sense of loss has long featured prominently in Cypriots' experience of the conflict, exacerbated in the north by international isolation. But the generation that lived through the displacement is now aging and the demography of northern Cyprus changing, with uncertain implications.  In this week's In Depth Report episode of the podcast, Jonathan Gorvett talks with WPR's senior editor, Robbie Corey-Boulet, about the history of the Cyprus conflict, what's changing, and what that means for efforts to reunite Cyprus. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: As Divisions Harden, Is Time Running Out to Reunite Cyprus? What Anastasiades' Re-Election Means for the Prospects of Cyprus Reunification Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's editors' discussion episode of the podcast, WPR's editor-in-chief, Judah Grunstein, and associate editor, Elliot Waldman, discuss the conclusion of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into alleged coordination between Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and Russian agents seeking to influence the outcome of the election. Have we entered a post-Mueller era of the Trump presidency? If so, what are the implications for U.S. foreign policy on Russia, the trans-Atlantic partnership and elsewhere? WPR's editors look at these and other questions in their discussion of the week's top news. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Mueller's Done. Now Can the U.S. Figure Out How to Deal With Russia? Enticed by U.S. ‘Carrots,' Some Caribbean Countries Break With Venezuela's Maduro What's Behind Nazarbayev's Surprise Resignation ‘Ruse' in Kazakhstan? Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

The promised benefits of the 2015 nuclear deal never materialized for most Iranians, and the hard-line policies of the Trump administration have made the economic outlook even bleaker. For this week's interviewepisode of the podcast, Jasmin Ramsey discusses how the country is coping with its declining fortunes. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: The Nuclear Deal Raised Iranians' Hopes. Now They'reFocused on Survival Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's editors episode of the Trend Lines podcast, WPR's editor-in-chief Judah Grunstein, managing editor Frederick Deknatel and associate editor Elliot Waldmandiscuss the Christchurch shooting, the emergence of white nationalist terrorism and its implications for national security in Europe and the U.S. They also examine Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Italy and France, and what it reveals about the European Union's internal divisions over whether to engage with China as an economic partner or confront it as a strategic competitor. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: The Two Internal Threats to Western Democracies, Hiding in Plain Sight The EU Recalibrates Its Policy on China, a ‘Systemic Rival' Trump Is Repeating the Mistakes of America's Interwar Isolationists After Khashoggi's Killing, the EU Can't Stay United on Saudi Human Rights Abuses Do Proposed Reforms of the World Health Organization Go Far Enough? Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

The U.N.'s bungled response to the war in Sri Lanka has loomed large over its subsequent efforts to mitigate civilian casualties. For this week's Report episode of the podcast, Richard Gowan discusses whether reforms have been successful, and why the U.N. is still failing to stop violence in places like Syria to Myanmar. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: A Decade After Failing to Stop Massacres in Sri Lanka, What Has the U.N. Learned? Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's editors' discussion episode of Trend Lines, WPR's editor-in-chief Judah Grunstein, managing editor Frederick Deknatel, and associate editor Elliot Waldman discuss British Prime Minister Theresa May's latest Brexit setback, the Trump administration's latest policy shift on Israel, and the United Nations Security Council's latest report on North Korea sanctions noncompliance. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Why Negotiating Brexit Is So Hard Gantz's Rise in Israel Complicates Netanyahu's Easy Path to Re-Election The Hanoi Summit Failed Because the U.S. Doesn't Understand How Kim Sees the World Bouteflika May Have Stepped Aside, but the Generals Really Running Algeria Won't Trump Is on the Cusp of Opening Another Trade War—With India Is Pakistan Finally Getting Serious About Cracking Down on Violent Extremists? Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

Germany's Green party had a weak showing in the federal elections in 2017, causing political analysts to largely write it off as a political force. But the past two years have seen an abrupt turnaround in the party's fortunes. Buoyed by widespread concern about the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, as well as broader upheaval that has undermined the traditional mainstream parties, the Greens are now in the No. 2 position in national polls, and they are expected to perform well in the European Parliament elections in May.   As journalist Andrew Green writes in this week's in-depth report, the Greens' success has prompted new scrutiny of the party's performance in the state of Baden-Württemberg, where it currently heads a coalition government. For this week's Report episode of the podcast, Andrew talks with Robbie Corey-Boulet about the history and evolution of the party, and explains why some critics accuse its leaders of compromising on their values. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Germany's Greens Are On the Rise. Can They Stay True to Their Roots? Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's Trend Lines podcast, WPR's editor-in-chief, Judah Grunstein, and managing editor, Frederick Deknatel, discuss challenges facing China and what they mean for relations with the U.S., against the backdrop of the Communist Party of China's annual National People's Congress, which is taking place this week. For the Report, Shira Rubin talks with WPR's senior editor, Robbie Corey-Boulet, about how Israel's New Right party could affect Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election prospects. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Can Israel's ‘New Right' Turn West Bank Settlers Against Netanyahu? China's Communist Party Lays Out the Blueprint for the ‘Tough Struggle' Ahead The Latest India-Pakistan Standoff Raises the Stakes for Future Crises How to Win Readers, and Influence Officials, as a Multilateral Pundit Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's Trend Lines podcast, WPR's editor-in-chief, Judah Grunstein, and managing editor, Frederick Deknatel, discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's failed second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam. For the Report, Ayodeji Rotinwa talks with WPR's senior editor, Robbie Corey-Boulet, about how the global debate over the fate of African art and artifacts, including the fabled Benin Bronzes, is playing out in Nigeria.   If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: How a Global Debate Over Who Owns African Art Is Playing Out in Nigeria The Hanoi Summit Failed Because the U.S. Doesn't Understand How Kim Sees the World What North Korea Wants From the Trump-Kim Summit What's at Stake for Spain's Global Image in the Dispute Over Catalonia The Costs of Increased Secrecy at the Pentagon Under Trump  Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's Trend Lines podcast, WPR's editor-in-chief, Judah Grunstein, and managing editor, Frederick Deknatel, discuss the signs of a fraying trans-Atlantic partnership that emerged from the Munich Security Conference. For the Report, Tanja Müller talks with WPR's senior editor, Robbie Corey-Boulet, about what a peace deal with Ethiopia means for life on the ground in Eritrea, and whether the initial economic dividends of thawed relations will be followed by a political opening for Eritreans. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Will Peace With Ethiopia Usher In a Political Opening in Eritrea? The Many Self-Delusions Behind the Breakup in Trans-Atlantic Relations A Reality Check on Trans-Atlantic Relations in the Trump Era Syria's Assad Is Coming In From the Cold The Process for Negotiating U.S. Trade Agreements Needs a Facelift  Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's Trend Lines podcast, WPR's editor-in-chief, Judah Grunstein, and managing editor, Frederick Deknatel, discuss why the Trump administration's hard-line Iran policy risks isolating Washington more than Tehran, and what the confrontation between Rep. Ilhan Omar and Elliott Abrams, Trump's special envoy to Venezuela, reveals about the U.S. foreign policy community and accountability in Washington. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Iran's Problems Go Beyond the Current Hard Line From the U.S. Animosity Between Iran and Europe Could Derail Efforts to Save the Nuclear Deal Venezuela Could Force a Foreign Policy Reckoning for U.S. Progressives Ahead of Major Elections, Asian Democracies Grapple With a Torrent of Fake News The Myths and Realities of European Security in a Post-INF World Trend Lines is produced and edited this week by Andrew Green, a freelance journalist focusing on health and human rights. You can view his work at theandrewgreen.com. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's Trend Lines podcast, WPR's editor-in-chief, Judah Grunstein, and managing editor, Frederick Deknatel, discuss the implications of the upcoming second summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and the potential consequences of a content-free diplomatic process. For the Report, Mariana Palau talks with WPR's senior editor, Robbie Corey-Boulet, about Colombia's post-conflict land restitution program, which is not only struggling in its mission to help landowners reclaim property that was stolen during the country's civil war, but is also in some cases driving a new cycle of displacement. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: Relevant Articles on WPR: ‘Land Was a War Booty': Colombia Confronts a Legacy of Mass Displacement Can the U.S. and South Korea Stay Aligned on North Korea Sanctions? Guyana's Pending Oil Boom—or Bust Renewed Conflict in Western Myanmar Could Add to the Rohingya's Woes Trend Lines is produced and edited this week by Andrew Green, a freelance journalist focusing on health and human rights. You can view his work at theandrewgreen.com. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's Trend Lines podcast, WPR's editor-in-chief, Judah Grunstein, and managing editor, Frederick Deknatel, discuss a framework deal announced by U.S. and Taliban negotiators and the broader implications of an eventual U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. For the Report, Anna Pujol-Mazzini talks with WPR's senior editor, Robbie Corey-Boulet, about Mali's halting efforts toward transitional justice and reconciliation for a war that began in 2012, amid ongoing fighting in the north and new outbreaks of violence in the country's central region. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: How Mali Is Pursuing Justice for a War That Never Really Ended Afghanistan's Islamic Emirate Returns: Life Under a Resurgent Taliban Barcelona's Activist Politicians Discover the Limits of Municipal Power Nicaragua's Crisis Shows No Signs of Abating Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

In this week's Trend Lines podcast, WPR's editor-in-chief, Judah Grunstein, and managing editor, Frederick Deknatel, discuss the sudden escalation of Venezuela's political crisis and the U.S. response to it. For the Report, Jonathan Gorvett talks with WPR's senior editor, Robbie Corey-Boulet, about the roots of Sri Lanka's recent constitutional crisis and why its resolution is likely to remain fragile and tenuous for the foreseeable future. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: The Roots of Sri Lanka's Political Crisis—and Why It May Not Be Over Venezuela's New Opposition Leader Launches a Bold Gambit to Unseat Maduro Why Loose Talk of the U.S. Supporting a Military Coup in Venezuela Is So Dangerous Why Britain's Labour Party Is Locked Into a Broken Strategy on Brexit Cuba Must Contend With a New Cold War in the Western Hemisphere Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.