Podcasts about Reps

Waiting to start your business until you "feel confident first" is a losing game. In this episode, Jill breaks down what imposter syndrome actually is and how to move through it without waiting to "feel ready." She explains why confidence and competence are area-specific, why comparing yourself to established online businesses is a trap, and how everyone starts with zero followers, zero clients, and zero reps. Imposter syndrome isn't a sign you're doing something wrong—it's a sign you're doing something new. The only real way to overcome it is through action, evidence, and reps. Rather than relying on affirmations, journaling, or consuming more content, try taking small, uncomfortable actions, trusting positive feedback, and build proof through experience.   Get on the waitlist for FBA: https://jillfitfree.com/fba-waitlist/   Jill is a fitness professional and business coach who effectively made the transition from training clients in person and having no time to build anything else to training clients online and actually being more successful. Today, Jill helps other coaches to do the same.   Connect with me! Instagram: @jillfit | @fitbizu Facebook: @jillfit Website: jillfit.com

How many times have you attended the Annual Installation of Officers at a Masonic Lodge and wondered what it meant? When done with solemnity, it can have a profound impact on the people in attendance and the officers being installed.One of the masons officiating the ceremony reads the expectations of each officer and explains the meaning of the corresponding jewelBut could there be a more spiritual meaning behind this inauspicious occasion?And on the exercise side of things, we ask, "How many reps are enough reps?

Buyers often sound interested even when they aren't committed. In this episode, Brandon explains why the biggest deals are lost through misread signals, not direct rejection. He breaks down five critical behavioral buying signals: commitment to next steps, willingness to share context, collateral requests with ownership, engagement with real constraints, and sudden changes in responsiveness.You'll learn how to interpret what buyers are actually doing, how to shift conversations from curiosity to clarity, and how to respond in ways that keep deals moving without sounding needy. This episode reframes selling as reading behavior and designing decision paths... not chasing positive feedback.

I've had the opportunity to follow Seth Brock since his days at Eagle High School here in the Treasure Valley. Back then, I got to watch him compete as a tight end and defensive end, and he was also getting after it on the wrestling mat. He was a high-level athlete then, and now he's a national champion at Montana State. In this episode, Seth takes us inside what the transition to college football really looks like. Going from being "the guy" in high school to showing up at the next level where nobody cares who you were. You're back at ground zero. You're earning everything—your reps, your role, and your respect. We talk about what his redshirt year taught him, how to stay mentally locked in when you're practicing all week but not suiting up on Saturdays, and why timing is everything when you're trying to climb the depth chart. We also dive into the wrestling-to-football connection and why wrestling builds an edge for linemen—hand fighting, leverage, conditioning, adversity, and the mental toughness that carries over into life. Seth shares a powerful metaphor their D-line room lives by: "Water the bamboo." You don't always see growth right away… until it shoots up. Seth also breaks down Montana State's championship standard, the physicality of Big Sky football, and what it's like being part of a team that refuses to fold—even with their backs against the wall. Plus, he shares some unforgettable moments from this season, including Gold Rush, the Super Brawl, and his welcome-to-college-football moment at Oregon. If you're an athlete trying to make the jump to the next level—or a parent, coach, or sports fan who loves the stories behind the grind—this one is packed with lessons on preparation, patience, and maximizing opportunities when they come. To support Seth, check out his NIL links and gear, and follow him on Instagram. And if you enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, it takes 60 seconds and helps this show grow. _____________________________________ If you would like to watch the show, please feel free to follow me on YouTube and catch the video podcast from each of the guests! Here is the link to our interview for you to watch: https://youtu.be/tyoN7PA0Fmk       

Send us a text!The new Cult of Mac podcast:Apple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsOvercastCastroRSS feedAmazon MusicPocket CastsPodcast AddictDeezerPlayer FMPodchaserListen NotesCastboxGoodpodsMetacastThis week's stories:Samsung teases the foldable iPhone's biggest upgradeAt CES 2026, Samsung showcased a crease-less folding OLED panel that might be headed for Apple's first foldable iPhone.Decorating your iPhone with tiny stickers is 2026's hot new trendPersonalize your iPhone 17 Pro camera plateau with stickers. Lots of people are doing it in fun and creative ways.This is the weirdest auction of Steve Jobs memorabilia we've ever seenSome rather strange Steve Jobs memorabilia is up for auction, showcasing unique items related to the Apple co-founder.New fitness app Reps & Sets 26 gets serious about strength trainingDesigned exclusively for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, strength-training app Reps & Sets 26 was developed by a long-time Cult of Mac writer.Reps & Sets 26 on the App StoreTop 10 Apple setups of 2025Cult of Mac's top 10 Apple setups of 2025 excel in raw computing power, aesthetic beauty, functional innovation — or all three.Turn your M4 Mac mini into a small-but-mighty ‘Mac Pro'

On this episode of the Flatlander Kennels Podcast, Elliott and Chris catch up after a short break and end up digging into two things every waterfowler and dog owner is dealing with right nowFirst they talk late season duck hunting and how weird weather changes everything. Tons of birds, wide open water, no urgency, and ducks that are so patterned they will fly right over the top of you and never even look. Chris breaks down what conditions finally flip the switch and why wind alone is not enough when temperatures stay warmThen the conversation turns into a big hunting dog reality check. Chris explains why even the best trained dogs in the country can struggle during their first season in a real blind. Six dozen decoys, multiple guns, low light, spinners, cripples, other dogs, and hunters calling while a dog is trying to learn is chaos you cannot truly simulate in training or hunt tests. They talk through how to set young dogs up to succeed, how many birds it can take before things start to click, why patience matters, and why a dog first mindset produces better dogs than a bird first mindsetIf your hunting dog has you frustrated, this is the episode that will reset your expectations and give you a better plan for building a steady, confident retriever in real world hunting situations

In the midst of the push for more productivity and better results, it's important to reiterate that our team members are human too. This episode reminds leaders to acknowledge and provide intrinsic growth to the work of their sales reps by establishing awards and means of recognition.CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE

Tonight on The Last Word: Minnesota officials reject the narrative that the deadly ICE shooting was justified. Also, Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie ask a federal judge to step in on the Epstein files release. And the House passes a bill restoring Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years. Laurence Tribe, Kirk Burkhalter, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), the bipartisan sponsors of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, have formally asked a federal judge to appoint a special master or independent monitor to oversee the Justice Department's release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Their request comes after the DOJ missed the law's December 19, 2025 deadline to make the documents public and has released only a small fraction of what it says is a multi-million document trove. In a letter to U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer, Khanna and Massie argue that the DOJ's slow pace, extensive redactions, and failure to submit legally required reports to Congress undermine compliance with the statute and could further traumatize survivors. They want a neutral third party empowered to assess whether the department is fully complying with the law and identify any improper redactions or other questionable conduct.The lawmakers have emphasized their lack of confidence in the DOJ's ability to self-police this process and contend that without court-appointed oversight, full disclosure is unlikely. In their filing, they highlight inconsistencies in the DOJ's reported figures on released versus remaining documents, and they stress that the department “cannot be trusted with making mandatory disclosures under the Act.” Massie has also threatened contempt proceedings against Attorney General Pam Bondi for ongoing noncompliance. By urging judicial intervention through a special master, Khanna and Massie aim to ensure the transparency envisioned by their law and compel the release of the full set of Epstein-related records despite departmental resistance.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:US congressmen ask judge to appoint official to force release of all Epstein files | Jeffrey Epstein | The Guardian

Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), the bipartisan sponsors of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, have formally asked a federal judge to appoint a special master or independent monitor to oversee the Justice Department's release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Their request comes after the DOJ missed the law's December 19, 2025 deadline to make the documents public and has released only a small fraction of what it says is a multi-million document trove. In a letter to U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer, Khanna and Massie argue that the DOJ's slow pace, extensive redactions, and failure to submit legally required reports to Congress undermine compliance with the statute and could further traumatize survivors. They want a neutral third party empowered to assess whether the department is fully complying with the law and identify any improper redactions or other questionable conduct.The lawmakers have emphasized their lack of confidence in the DOJ's ability to self-police this process and contend that without court-appointed oversight, full disclosure is unlikely. In their filing, they highlight inconsistencies in the DOJ's reported figures on released versus remaining documents, and they stress that the department “cannot be trusted with making mandatory disclosures under the Act.” Massie has also threatened contempt proceedings against Attorney General Pam Bondi for ongoing noncompliance. By urging judicial intervention through a special master, Khanna and Massie aim to ensure the transparency envisioned by their law and compel the release of the full set of Epstein-related records despite departmental resistance.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:US congressmen ask judge to appoint official to force release of all Epstein files | Jeffrey Epstein | The GuardianBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Epstein files: Reps ask judge to appoint monitor to ensure all documents released; US Border agents shoot, wound two people in Portland, city officials say; Under ICE tensions, MN faith leaders lean into community mission; IN death penalty bill stirs controversy, contradictions; Report: Political debates causing more stress, ending friendships.

Epstein files: Reps ask judge to appoint monitor to ensure all documents released; US Border agents shoot, wound two people in Portland, city officials say; Under ICE tensions, MN faith leaders lean into community mission; IN death penalty bill stirs controversy, contradictions; Report: Political debates causing more stress, ending friendships.

Today's episode is all about real estate, straight from the questions you asked during our recent live webinar. We dig into Real Estate Professional Status, short term rental rules, and how the tax benefits actually work across direct properties, syndications, and private funds. We also tackle REITs, including whether target date funds are enough, other Vanguard options beyond VNQ, and where REITs belong in your portfolio from a tax perspective. We also discuss if you really need real estate at all, and how do syndications, funds, and real estate debt compare in the real world. Questions from the Real Estate Webinar: -What does due diligence actually mean? -For the short term rental REP loophole can you still spend more than 100 hours doing a different job, any qualify? -Please go in more detail about short term and opportunity tax loopholes. Any specific resources? -Can the tax benefits of REPs apply to your whole portfolio? ie. direct real estate and private investments? -If you become a real estate professional, for rentals, do you still have to be picked up by a brokerage or can you be the brokerage? -Can you benefit from bonus depreciation to offset your w-2 income in syndications and private real estate funds and does this require REPS? -Are there other REITs with vanguard other than VNQ that may not only include large commercial properties? -If you are going to invest in REITs, where is the best place to purchase those funds? 401? Taxable account? Roth? HSA? -Am I leaving money on the table if I don't invest in real estate in some way? -What are pros & cons of investing in RE Syndication vs Fund vs RE Debt Locumstory.com is a free, unbiased educational resource about locum tenens – it's not a staffing agency. They help answer your questions about the how-to's of locum tenens work on their website, podcast, webinars, videos, and they even have a locums 101 crash course. Locumstory.com is where you should go to find out if locums makes sense for you and your career goals. Locumstory is unique because it's more of a peer-to-peer platform, with real physicians sharing their experiences and stories – both the good and bad – about working locum tenens – hence the name, "Locum-story." See for yourself on their self-service platform with no obligation. The White Coat Investor Podcast launched in January 2017, and since then, millions have downloaded it. Join your fellow physicians and other high income professionals and subscribe today! Host, Dr. Jim Dahle, is a practicing emergency physician and founder of The White Coat Investor blog. Like the blog, The White Coat Investor Podcast is dedicated to educating medical students, residents, physicians, dentists, and similar high-income professionals about personal finance and building wealth, so they can ultimately be their own financial advisor-or at least know enough to not get ripped off by a financial advisor. We tackle the hard topics like the best ways to pay off student loans, how to create your own personal financial plan, retirement planning, how to save money, investing in real estate, side hustles, and how everyone can be a millionaire by living WCI principles. Main Website: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com  YouTube: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube  Student Loan Advice: https://studentloanadvice.com  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhitecoatinvestor  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor  Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor  Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor  Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com  Newsletter: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/free-monthly-newsletter  00:00 WCI Podcast #453 09:27 Due Diligence in Real Estate 14:12 Goodman Capital Interview 24:35 REPS - Real Estate Professional Status 34:26 REITs - Real Estate Investment Trusts 42:06 Should I Invest in Real Estate? 47:22 Real Estate Syndication vs. Equity Fund vs. Debt Fund

Riley Rogers: Hi, and welcome to the Win/Win Podcast. I’m your host, Riley Rogers. Join us as we dive into changing trends in the workplace and how to navigate them successfully. According to the State of Sales Enablement 2025 Report, 20% of organizations see the sales process as a key strategic priority. So how can you optimize your sales process and drive higher win rates for your team? Here to discuss this topic is Aaliyah Patel, senior specialist, customer marketing at Ansell. Thank you so much for joining us. Aaliyah. I’d love if you could start by telling us a little bit about yourself, your background, and your role. Aaliyah Patel: Absolutely. Well, thank you for having me. My name is Aaliyah Patel. I’m a senior customer marketing specialist here at Ansell, where I’m a part of the customer marketing team. My role really centers on leading our sales enablement in digital MarTech operations, so ensuring that our systems, processes, and data flows that support our go-to market motion are aligned, connected, and easy for our teams to use. A large part of that includes overseeing the digital tools like Highspot in our tech stack, supporting content governance and building scalable frameworks that help reps access the right insights, messaging, and assets across the buyer journey. The goal is to ultimately empower sellers and partners with the clarity tools and visibility they need to drive growth and deliver consistent customer experiences. RR: Just from what you mentioned there, it sounds like we have quite a lot of ground cover in terms of your experience, your background, and then the work that you do with Highspot. Before we kind of jump too far into the deep end there, I always kinda like to start by getting a sense of the environment that you’re working in. So I know that Ansell manufactures and distributes a really wide range of products. What are some of the unique challenges that go-to-market teams face when selling in this environment? AP: Absolutely. So, Ansell serves an extremely diverse markets, so anything from industrial safety to scientific to healthcare. And each customer group has different expectations, buying cycles and safety requirements. Reps often need to shift between very different conversations throughout the day. And the challenge isn’t necessarily complexity, it’s clarity. Reps need to quickly position the right solution, especially when our portfolio is broad and customers span multiple industries with unique needs. There’s also the constant need to stay current on new product developments and differentiators across categories; our priority has been making sure that our teams have a unified way to access information, understand messaging, and communicate competently no matter what business they’re supporting. RR: I love the shift that you mentioned there: it’s not necessarily complex, instead the challenge is making things clear and easy to navigate because yes, there’s a lot going on. You can’t change that, but you can pull certain levers to make it a little bit easier for your teams. Knowing that’s kind of where you’re at, I’d like to turn towards some of the actions that you and the team are taking. So, what are some of the key go-to-market initiatives that you’re focused on? And then how are you enabling reps to find clarity in Ansell’s sales environment. AP: A major focus for us has been simplifying how our teams access and leverage content to drive more consistent, confident customer conversations. We’ve strengthened our content governance, we’ve centralized materials, and we’ve made it much easier to connect the right message to the right audience. We’re also aligning more closely with sales to ensure that our go-to market initiatives are really grounded in real customer challenges. Whether through targeted campaigns, sharper product positioning, or ongoing training and enablement, everything that we do is centered on helping our teams articulate our value across the diverse markets and products that we sell in. We’re seeing the impact of that work in real time: We’ve had over a hundred thousand content views with almost a 90% reoccurring usage rate, which tells us that the structure we’ve put into place is resonating and helping our teams move faster and stay aligned. RR: I love that you came in with the data to back it up—actually, not just the data to back it up but great data to back it up. That’s super impressive, especially knowing that you guys are a little bit early in your journey, that you’re already finding that significant success. One of the things that we’ve heard is that a key focus is the sales process. So in your experience, what are some of the essential building blocks for creating a sales process that’s driving these business results that you’re seeing? AP: For us, the foundation comes down to three things, so it’s simplicity, alignment, and insights. When you bring clarity, consistency, and real data together, you create a process that’s scalable, repeatable, and tied to business outcomes, and it allows teams to adapt their approach, depending on the customer segment that they’re working with that day. RR: I think you touched on some really compelling aspects there, and I think I’d be curious to double click into a little bit more of what you said and about how you’re bringing some of those building blocks to life, especially with a platform like Highspot. So, can you talk about the role that an enablement platform plays in helping you streamline that sales process? AP: So the value is truly structure and connection. An enablement platform brings content, people, and insights together, and it gives everyone one place to operate from. It reduces the time the seller spends searching for materials; it makes sure that our messaging is aligned across our campaigns and launches, and it also creates visibility into what resonates in the field. So, it’s truly become the backbone of how we support consistent execution across the buyer journey. RR: I always love to hear that consistency is kind of what’s coming out of your usage of an enablement platform. I think that’s really the goal, right, to help standardize your messaging and bring consistency to your teams. I would love to dig a little bit deeper into that and kind of the benefit that you see of partnering with Highspot. How does this partnership help you drive some of those core initiatives? You touched on this a little bit already. AP: Partnering with Highspot has been incredibly valuable because it gives us a partner who truly understands the complexity of a modern go-to market environment that helps us operationalize our strategy in a really scalable way. For us, the benefit is twofold. First, Highspot provides the structure we need to centralize our content, our launches, our campaigns, and our customer facing materials, so our field teams can execute with confidence. It creates alignment across marketing and sales, which is essential when you’re supporting multiple markets and product categories. Second, the partnership helps us accelerate our core initiatives. Whether we’re rolling out new product messaging or enabling our teams on evolving customer needs or programs, Highspot gives us the platform, analytics, and support to execute and quickly measure the impact. We’re not just using the platform, but we’re truly maximizing it, and the collaboration has helped us build stronger governance, improve adoption, and really tie our go-to market strategy back to real behavior and engagement. It allows us to deliver a more consistent story, support our reps with clarity, and really create a unified experience across every touchpoint. RR: That certainly makes me, and I think all of our teams happy to hear. One of the things that’s really interesting about what you said is that earlier you gave us the data to kind of back it up and say that yes, we’re seeing these things anecdotally, but we’re also seeing them empirically. Thinking of that data, I know that it kind of speaks for itself when it comes to the work that you and the team are doing, but we’ve heard that Digital Rooms have been a key driver in your enablement strategy and in your strategy with Highspot. In just 90 days you’ve generated like 3,000 views with your Rooms. How have you and your teams been leveraging Digital Rooms? Can you talk to us about what impact you’ve been seeing so far? AP: Digital Rooms have become a core part of how we help our teams go to market. We use them to create curated experiences that package our messaging assets and resources into a structured, easy-to-navigate format that aligns with the story we want to deliver so reps can use them to deliver a clear and consistent narrative and everything they need is in one place. This helps our teams guide customers and partners through a cohesive experience. That visibility supports stronger account planning, more intentional communication, and better alignment with customer needs. The engagement has been strong. We’ve created over 500 Digital Rooms with an average of 30 minutes of viewing time per Room. Some have accumulated between 20–60 total hours of engagement, and several have been shared externally more than 40 times, which shows us that our customers and partners are engaging with the content in meaningful ways. RR: I love to hear how you’re using that Digital Room scorecard to keep a pulse on how they’re performing out in the wild. When you are supplying go-to-market teams with these Digital Rooms, is it the marketing team that’s building them? And if so, what kind of use cases are you building for? AP: It’s in partnership with both marketing and sales, so we can help them create them if they’d like, but then they also have full autonomy to go and create them themselves for their specific customers. Use cases can include any specific interactions, follow-ups, trade shows, anytime that they’re meeting, any one-to-one interactions that they’re having, and any time that we want to consolidate a bunch of product brand information all into one curated microsite. RR: Okay, fantastic. I’m always a little bit curious about who owns those things, how you’re kind of building templates, and what you’re building for. I’d like to maybe switch gears from the digital rooms arena, knowing that you have the fun but kind of challenging job of being Highspot's solution owner for Ansell. In that role, your major job is to drive adoption and effective usage of the platform. Just a few months after launch, you’ve already reached a really astounding 85% adoption rate in Highspot, which—when you think about the breadth of behavior change that needs to be done—is super impressive. What are some of the best practices, if you have any that you could share, that helped you drive that adoption right off the bat? AP: I love change management and it makes it super fun. Our approach has been focusing on education consistency and advocacy, so we spent a lot of time with each of the different teams, showing them how to use the platform and how it connects to their daily workflows. We essentially made it the single source of truth for our campaigns, launches, and content. So it became more of a habit and not an extra step. Our marketing team members and super users have also played a pivotal role in reinforcing usage, sharing wins, and hosting their own one-to-one training sessions with different groups. Today we have an 85% recurring usage rate and strongly weekly recurring engagement from all of the different teams across the organization. RR: Well, that’s fantastic to hear. I mean, clearly you guys are doing all of the right things, and I know you're—like you’ve kind of alluded to here—keeping a really close pulse on those outcomes with weekly check-ins and things like that. I also know that each quarter you’re putting together a presentation highlighting major wins and how things are going. Since implementing Highspot, what key results have you achieved and are there any particular wins or achievements you’re particularly proud of that you could share with us? AP: We’ve seen strong engagement and alignment across the organization. We have over a hundred thousand content views and over 3000 external shares. 47% of our viewed content has been tied to opportunities. So truly, the materials that we’re producing fit into the real conversations that are happening. Our top 10 assets have also shown strong engagement, with some assets exceeding a hundred shares or downloads, and our Digital Rooms remain a major win with consistent interactions and hundreds of curated experiences that support our ongoing conversations. These results reflect the impact of a structured, aligned enablement approach that supports the way that our teams already work. RR: As a fellow marketer, I think hearing some of those numbers and some of the things that you’re thinking about, I am feeling the impact of that, and I’m like: “Oh, you guys are definitely doing the right things. I’m so glad that you’re seeing the impact and the usage of the content. I know that’s always so exciting and always makes the work feel a little bit more meaningful. Bravo, and thank you so much for sharing that with us. They’re, I think, again, really inspiring results, especially as I said so early in the journey. To close us out, one last wrap up question for you: If you could summarize one crucial lesson, one key point from your experience with Highspot and using it to improve your sales process, what would it be? AP: So the biggest lesson is that clarity fuels confidence. When our teams know where to go, what to use, and how to apply it, everything improves. The conversations, execution, and outcomes all become streamlined. Enablement is truly about connecting people, content, and insights in a way that supports repeatable, scalable execution. When you build that structure and provide visibility, the results will follow. RR: I think that’s a perfect way to wrap us up. Build your foundation and everything kind of comes from that. I think that’s fantastic to close on, but before we do, I do want to say thank you again for joining us. I’m so glad we had the opportunity to learn from all of the impact you and the team are driving. AP: Thank you for having me. RR: To our audience, thank you for listening to this episode of the Win/Win Podcast. Be sure to tune in next time for more insights on how you can maximize enablement success with Highspot.

Community Kevin Brannon is joined by novelist/podcaster R. Scott Bolton as they discuss the Guppy Program's most important Development Words, including: Mindset, Attitude, Consistency, Compromise, Marianate, Reps, Curiousity, Procedure, Protect Your Brand, Confidence, Procrastination, Effort, Communication, Boldness, Righteousness and Why Be Basic?

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with K.J. Risley or Kellie, a divorced mom and the author of “Rage & Reps, a 30-Day movement and healing journal for women rebuilding after betrayal,” to talk about helping women use Rage & Reps as a starting point to clear their minds, move their bodies, and rise stronger after betrayal. When Kellie's ex-husband had an affair, she turned to journaling and movement as an outlet for her rage. While she was a natural when it comes to working out, she discovered that journaling wasn't as easy or straightforward. As she navigated through her journey, she realized that women who experienced heartbreak and betrayal like her could benefit from a similar program, a healing journal combined with movement (and more!) that provides prompts and routines to help disentangle the confused mind and destress the tense body. And so Rage & Reps was born. K.J. inspires women who experienced life-altering pain and heartbreak especially those in their midlife. It's not your fault that you were betrayed. Forgive yourself and be empowered. In your journey forward, you will have to choose your hard: Do you want a pity party or create a life where you can succeed? How do you start perfectly? You don't. Start simple and start messy. Start releasing that rage and doing those reps, and you'll surely be on the way to recovery. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3250: Lea Genders breaks down what "lifting heavy" really means, emphasizing that it's not about chasing numbers, but challenging your personal limits safely and progressively. She explains how to determine the right weight for your fitness level, why proper form and rest are essential, and how strength training can transform your body composition and boost metabolism. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.leagendersfitness.com/news/lift-heavy-for-beginners-and-how-to-determine-the-proper-weight-for-you Quotes to ponder: "Lifting heavy does not mean lifting heavier than your current fitness level." "Your effort level should feel at about an 8 out of 10. It should feel challenging, but achievable." "Reps with poor form don't count, so don't do them." Episode references: YouTube strength training tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=strength+training+proper+form Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony breaks down yet another clutch win, this time against a Pelicans team that played fairly well. LeBron looked great. Luka thought so too. Jake LaRavia made another case for starting. Anthony discusses all that, plus what the live audience wanted him to talk about, as well. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3250: Lea Genders breaks down what "lifting heavy" really means, emphasizing that it's not about chasing numbers, but challenging your personal limits safely and progressively. She explains how to determine the right weight for your fitness level, why proper form and rest are essential, and how strength training can transform your body composition and boost metabolism. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.leagendersfitness.com/news/lift-heavy-for-beginners-and-how-to-determine-the-proper-weight-for-you Quotes to ponder: "Lifting heavy does not mean lifting heavier than your current fitness level." "Your effort level should feel at about an 8 out of 10. It should feel challenging, but achievable." "Reps with poor form don't count, so don't do them." Episode references: YouTube strength training tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=strength+training+proper+form Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter Lee sits down with Justin Brach, CEO of SubcontractorHub, to break down what new and struggling door to door reps often miss about the contracting world. Justin brings nearly two decades of experience building and rescuing large construction organizations.Justin explains why so many contractors and solar companies collapse when they scale too fast, especially when teams chase volume without understanding cash flow, WIP timelines, and the dangers of becoming asset heavy. He also shares how SubcontractorHub solves this by connecting sales orgs and EPCs into one ecosystem, improving transaction speed and allowing reps to work with multiple installers under one roof.Reps will hear timely perspectives on AI in sales, why it will never eliminate door to door, and how AI is reshaping permitting, project management, lending, and operational efficiency behind the scenes. Justin breaks down how the most sustainable companies grow by staying capital efficient, compressing timelines, and putting customer outcomes above quick wins.You'll find answers to key questions such as: What causes new contracting and solar companies to fail when trying to scale fast?How does being asset light and capital efficient protect a D2D sales business?Why will AI never replace door to door sales reps?How do WIP timelines and cash flow delays impact installs and commissions? How can reps benefit from a decentralized platform that connects them to multiple EPCs? Connect with Justin Brach Website: https://subcontractorhub.comInstagram: @SubcontractorHub

Go to www.LearningLeader.com for world-class notes This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My guest: Oz Pearlman is the greatest mentalist in the world. After leaving Wall Street to pursue his craft full-time, he's performed for Steven Spielberg's family, for Nobel laureates, and Fortune 500 CEOs. He ran a 2:23 marathon and holds the record for most laps around Central Park in a single day. With five kids and 250+ performances a year, Oz has mastered the art of reading people and understanding what separates good from world-class. Key Learnings (In Oz's words) Doug Anderson is the magician who got me into magic. When I was 13 years old, I went on a cruise with my parents. I got pulled up on stage and took part in a magic trick. (The sponge balls)  After the trick, my dad and I started creating theories on how the trick worked.  The people in every industry who make it to the top are the ones who are kind and respectful to others. As soon as you stop thinking that you can learn from others, you start dying.  What is the recipe for success? It's getting through the tough times. When I walked up to someone at a restaurant, and I'm 14, and I have a very fragile ego, after three tables in a row at differing levels of rudeness go by, "Dude, get outta here, man. Like, I don't wanna see this," it hurts. That's a painful thing to experience. I had to learn a defense mechanism very quickly because carrying that pain, pain turns into anger. When I get to the next table, I'm angry at the next group, even though they haven't done anything wrong to me. I realized to get my goal, I needed tougher, thicker skin. Deflect the rejection onto someone else.  Create separation between you and rejection. I created what I would call an agent in my own mind. When you're in showbiz, the conversations you don't wanna have, your agent has for you. I'm a 14-year-old doing restaurants. I don't have an agent, so here's what I decided. When they don't like me, they don't know me. They don't know Oz Pearlman. They know this guy Oz the magician, who walked up to them. Maybe my tricks aren't good enough. Maybe my approach wasn't good enough. Maybe they had a bad day at work or their kid's sick. I made it less about me, and I was able to deflect all of that pain and hurt to this other person. The fear of rejection is worse than the rejection itself. Once you experience rejection a few times, it's not that bad. It's like dating. It's a numbers game. You'll probably not meet your spouse on the first try. You gotta meet a whole lot of other people to realize what you like best in the person that hopefully ends up spending your life with. "Never let someone else be in charge of your destiny." When I do a gig, I don't wait for someone to go, "Oh man, that'd be great. Let me get your business card." I go, "Amazing. Let me get your number and your info. I'll have someone from my team call you." My team is you, me, myself, and I. There's no team. But it sounds fancier. Fake it till you make it. Branding is so important. When I went on America's Got Talent, I made a conscious decision to separate myself from the guy from the year before. (Matt Franco) He won. I thought we were too similar. I had to do something unique or do something better than anyone else. That's when I branded myself as a mentalist and not a magician.  Mentalism is much harder than magic to practice. Magic can be practiced in front of a mirror until you get almost perfect at a trick. Mentalism is near impossible to practice at home without an audience. It's like comedy. You can't tell jokes to a mirror and find out if they're funny. You need the audience to do it. Charm takes the sting out of so many things in life. It allows you to win people over quickly. What is charm? Just the ability to smile, to make someone laugh, to be vulnerable in a certain moment. That's a skill that's developed, and if you study it well, you can develop it quicker because everyone thinks it's natural. What I've learned from comedians:  It's the purest form of entertainment that exists. You, the audience, and a microphone. I think you start to get a feel for timing. Where to pause, what's funny, how to get people on your side. With a heckler, there's a very fine line between punching down and offending your audience versus having them on your side and laughing with you at someone as opposed to laughing at someone.  I'm a slightly more exaggerated version of myself when performing. The volume is turned up a little. The charisma is turned up a little, the ability to joke around, but it's me. I think that resonates. Walking into a room smiling, having no hesitation, connecting with somebody, remembering their name, giving them a compliment. Such easy, low-hanging fruit, separates you from 90% of other people if you can do them consistently and effectively and genuinely. "That's why he's Steven Spielberg." The Steven Spielberg lesson changed how I see success. I did Spielberg's dad's 99th birthday. At the end of it, Steven beelines to me and I'm ready. I thought I'd get 30 seconds. He talked to me for upwards of 20 minutes. He just asked question after question after question. When I left it was like a blur. I didn't ask Steven Spielberg a single question about Jaws, Close Encounters. I had all these things I wanted to ask him. I'm like, man, I totally screwed that up. But over time, the lesson got through to me. It wasn't about me. It wasn't what I was gonna ask him. It was about him. It was learning what makes him tick. No matter who you become, if you can make the other person feel like they're a star when they meet you, they will always remember that memory. Try to deflect. If people ask you questions, answer, but ask them something about themselves back that no one's asked them. Make them feel seen and heard. Make them feel like they are the star of your movie as well. Little things add up to big things over time. If you were to ask my kids what do I ingrain in them all the time? Gratitude and being polite. One of my secrets to success has always been being very polite. "Please, thank you. Always."  Write a thank-you note. When I was doing bar mitzvahs, birthday parties, I realized early on, when people are throwing a party, it's very stressful. The person hosting doesn't always have the greatest time. They're so worried about everyone else.  Create memorable moments. I would take a selfie with the bar mitzvah kid. I found this online service where I could instantly upload the photo. I would always give a compliment that was specific. I'd send these cards to them on Monday. The parties are usually on Saturdays. It would get there Tuesday or Wednesday. To this day, 15 to 20 years later, I'll get emails when I'm on TV from people being like, "I just dug up this card from 17 years ago. You were at Benjamin's Bar Mitzvah, and now he's 30 and has a kid of his own." Takes notes | Write everything down.  In today's day and age, there's a power in the human touch that still exists. Take notes, write stuff down. I'll leave a gig, I'll write some stuff down, I'll remember it. If I run into that person again in a month, in a year, in five years, I can literally look at my phone. It's literally like a mentalism trick to reveal that information to people even though they gave it to you already, because it shows you took the time. Some of the biggest things I've ever landed backtrack to small moments. ESPN, the thing that brought us together can backtrack to a Bar Mitzvah 18 years ago where I first met Adam Schefter. The first seed was planted, and I had to keep watering it, watering it, watering it. Small plant, small plant, until it grew into this thing. Now look at all the things that came from all the things I've done with ESPN, where Adam Schefter originated them.  You are interviewing for your next job every single day. You have no idea who might be in the audience. You have no idea, but you give it your all every single time. One time, Adam Schefter was in the audience. Intelligent people are often the easiest to fool. When intelligent people watch what I do, they're confident in their ability to figure it out. They think they're smarter than the average person, so they start looking for solutions. But that overconfidence creates blind spots. They're so focused on being right about how they think it's done that they miss what's actually happening. The more you think you know, the more vulnerable you become to being fooled because you're operating from assumptions rather than staying open to all possibilities. Reflection Questions Oz created an "agent in his mind" to deflect rejection away from his core self, making it about "Oz the magician" rather than Oz the person. What mental separation could you create to handle rejection or criticism more effectively in your professional life? Oz emphasizes that intelligent people are often the easiest to fool because they're confident in their ability to figure things out. In what areas of your life or work might overconfidence be blinding you to what's actually happening? Oz sends handwritten notes with specific compliments and a selfie to everyone he performs for.  What's one relationship in your network right now that could be strengthened with this level of intentional follow-up, and what specific compliment could you give that person? More Learning #525 - Frank Slootman: Hypergrowth Leadership #540 - Alex Hormozi: Let Go of the Need of Approval #510 - Ramit Sethi: Live Your Rich Life Audio Timestamps 02:43 Oz's Career 04:48 The Art of Mentalism and Magic 08:22 Early Career and Overcoming Rejection 17:45 Branding and Success Strategies 22:59 Authenticity and Charm 27:25 Building Trust Through Honesty 27:53 Developing Genuine Confidence 28:36 The Power of Preparation 29:22 Learning from Failure 31:24 Connecting with Influential People 34:27 The Importance of Politeness and Gratitude 37:05 The Art of Follow-Up 42:27 Handling Nerves and Anxiety 43:23 The Magic of Mentalism on Ryan 51:55 EOPC

If you want to get leaner and live longer check out https://milliondollarbodylabs.com   Are you tired of chasing big fitness goals only to fail once the wedding or vacation is over? What if the secret to lasting success is found in being "boring"?   I talk with Donovan Owens about his "Life is Reps" philosophy. He retired from owning fitness businesses to focus on mastery and presence. We discuss how big gestures like extreme diets usually fail because identity remains the same. Donovan explains his mastery morning system which includes physical, mental, and spiritual wins before interacting with anyone. He shares why he quit caffeine and alcohol to find his own energy. We explore how small daily actions create peace rather than just hitting targets. He advocates for systems thinking where every action affects the whole machine.   Key Takeaways ●     REPS stands for Repetitive Excellence Produces Success. ●     True transformation requires an identity shift, not just a six-week challenge; if who you are hasn't changed, you will return to old habits. ●     Mastery is an energy to embody every morning through a system of "quick wins". ●     A "Mastery Morning" involves three pillars: a physical win (like a walk), a mental win (journaling or study), and a spiritual win (intentional silence). ●     Building a "bored brain" is essential in an overstimulated world to help you get back to a state of presence and silence. ●     Systems thinking means recognizing that every small action (or "rep") affects the entire machine of your life. ●     "Stacking" one new behavior every two weeks leads to 26 new habits by the end of a year. ●     The "planning trick" is when the excitement of planning replaces the actual work; the best time to start a new habit is "now" rather than waiting for Monday or New Year's.   Resources ●     Life Is REPS Website: https://lifeisreps.com   Nate Palmer: The founder of The Million Dollar Body and author of "The Million Dollar Body Method", Nate has been coaching for over 15 years and has worked personally with over 1,000 clients. ●      Website: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/ ●      Book: The Million Dollar Body Method ●      Lean Energy Stack: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/pages/lean ●      Instagram: @_milliondollarbody  

In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas Castelli discusses the #1 tax strategy for 2026, plus a new tax court case involving the real estate professional status (REPS) and a short-term rental. If you're a high-income earner, this is for you. To become a client, request a consultation from Hall CPA, PLLC at go.therealestatecpa.com/3KSEev6 Subscribe to REI Daily & Enter to Win a FREE Strategy Call: go.therealestatecpa.com/41JuQBX The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests. Any mention of third-party vendors, products, or services does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. You should conduct your own due diligence before engaging with any vendor.

Most new investors never buy their first apartment building for one simple reason: They don't make enough offers. In this episode, I break down why submitting LOIs is one of the most important reps you can get in this business — and why you're not actually "locked in" just because you made an offer. We'll talk about how many LOIs you should be submitting, what they really mean, why people freeze up at this stage, and how the simple act of making offers builds skill, confidence, deal flow, and real broker relationships. If you want to become an operator, you can't sit on the sidelines overanalyzing forever. Speed matters. Reps matter. And imperfect action beats waiting to feel ready every single time. I'll also walk you through: • LOIs vs PSAs — what's actually binding and what isn't • Why submitting offers helps you sharpen your underwriting • How brokers start taking you seriously • What happens after an LOI gets accepted • The real (and limited) financial risk involved • Why the people making offers are the ones who win long-term And I end with a simple challenge: submit at least one offer this week — even if it's verbal. If you want help getting taken seriously when you show up in this business, grab my free Multifamily Credibility Kit here:

12.31.25, Denton Day discusses the Commanders' final game of the season vs the Eagles and what he wants to see in the game from young players getting more snaps.

Pool Pros text questions hereIn the conclusion of Natalie Hood's conversation with Ryan Walker, the focus shifts from “selling pool stuff” to selling outcomes: experience, lifestyle, confidence, and trust. This episode pulls the curtain back on what's really happening in today's retail and builder sales environment—homeowners aren't shopping locally anymore. They're shopping globally through TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest, then walking into your store or your design meeting with Dubai-level expectations and a Michigan budget… and they still want you to make it real.Ryan breaks down why dealers and retailers can't win by being defensive, dismissive, or stuck in “this is how we've always done it.” Instead, the winning move is customer-centric discovery: show what's possible, guide the customer through tradeoffs, and give them a solution—not a shutdown. Along the way, the conversation hits pricing psychology, upselling ethically, supplier partnerships, training your staff in the off-season, and why one bad review can punch harder than ten great ones.What This Episode CoversSelling the vision, not just the pool Homeowners aren't buying “a body of water.” They're buying backyard life that replaces travel, replaces entertainment, and becomes the family experience hub. Pools (and even above-ground setups) have evolved into full environments—decks, lighting, wellness add-ons, the whole vibe.Why “cheap” isn't the conversation anymore With pool projects regularly crossing the $100K mark, obsessing over saving $50–$200 can be meaningless against the total investment (and the loan). The real job is to help the buyer spend smarter, not just spend less.Social media has changed the customer's brain Customers aren't looking at “what sells in this zip code.” They're looking at what looks insane on a reel. Dealers who don't adapt to global inspiration trends risk sounding outdated or dismissive—and that's how you lose the room (and the sale).Dealers must stop taking trends personally If a customer brings you an idea that's unrealistic or “not right for your market,” the answer isn't a slammed door. The answer is:explain why it's hard,explain what it would require,and offer an alternative solution that gets the same feeling with fewer headaches.How to upsell without being gross Ryan points out that strong sales isn't pressure—it's clarity. Customers want you to guide them. If you can retain attention, build trust, and connect features to outcomes, you can justify premium choices without acting like a carnival barker.Heat pump myth-busting (yes, even in cold markets) The episode calls out the “heat pumps don't work here” mindset and reframes it: heat pumps work in Canada, and Canada is colder than Michigan. Translation: the barrier isn't physics—it's explanation and expectation-setting.Supplier relationships: stop waiting to be visited Reps cover huge territories and get flooded with requests. If you want training, product support, or attention—ask for it. Call. Get the rep's number from the distributor. The hungriest dealers get the most support because they create the reason to show up.Off-season is training season Retail's biggest killer: bad reviews Training staff f Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com

On this episode of the podcast, Gubernatorial Candidate and current South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman breaks down the the 43-day shutdown, accusing Democrats of leveraging massive spending for illegal immigration and advancing a Marxist socialist agenda. He credits President Trump with reversing Biden-era mismanagement, stresses the urgency of passing nine of twelve appropriations bills to portect the House Majority, and underscores the need for law and order and judicial reform in South Carolina. Congressman Mark Harris of North Carolina joins the program to address a tragic crime in his home state, exposing failures in the judicial system, recidivism and the consequences of keeping repeat offenders on the streets. He challenges narratives that excuse crime solely as mental illness, defends law enforcement against growing vilification and discusses legislative priorities — from passing key legislation to fund the government to advancing healthcare reform through Health Savings Accounts. You can learn more about this podcast, Host Amanda Head, or follow either Congressman on X by searching for the respective handles: @FurthermorePod , @AmandaHead , @RalphNorman , @RepMarkHarrisNCSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do improv comedy, standup, and high-performing salespeople have in common? More than you think. In this episode of Sales & Cigars, Walter Crosby sits down with Kevin Hubschmann to explore how comedy skills like active listening, adaptability, brevity, and comfort with failure directly translate to better sales conversations. Kevin shares how doing improv in a cramped New York apartment sharpened his instincts on sales calls, why scripts often fail in real-world selling, and how learning to bomb—on stage and in sales—became a competitive advantage. This is a practical, mindset-shifting conversation for sellers who want to think differently about discovery, messaging, and growth. In This Episode: Falling into sales while trying to survive in New York City How improv immediately improved Kevin's sales calls Why listening is the most underrated sales skill The danger of rigid scripts when buyers "take a left turn" What standup comedy teaches about clarity and concise messaging Why losing deals is essential to becoming a better salesperson Using low-stakes reps to test ideas and improve performance How comedy training is now being used to develop sales teams Key Takeaways:  Great sales conversations are collaborative, not scripted Listening beats pitching every time Clear, concise messaging travels further inside an organization Failure is data—not a verdict Reps, reflection, and refinement matter more than talent Connect with Kevin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-hubschmannn/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laughdotkevin/ Laugh.Events: https://www.laugh.events/    Connect with Walter Crosby and Sales & Cigars: Website: Helix Sales Development LinkedIn: Walter Crosby Instagram: @wcrosby248 Facebook: Helix Sales Development   Share Your Thoughts: We'd love to hear your feedback and experiences! Drop us a line and join the conversation on social media using #SalesAndCigars.   Never Miss an Episode! Join the Sales & Cigars community by subscribing to our podcast and YouTube channel: Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Follow on Spotify ...and wherever you listen to podcasts!   Subscribe to Us on YouTube: Stay updated with our latest video content by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Hit the bell icon for notifications on new uploads! YouTube: Sales & Cigars Channel   Stay in the loop: By subscribing, you'll get instant access to new episodes, insightful conversations, and bonus content designed to elevate your sales skills and more. Keep savoring those cigars and stay sharp in sales! Until next time, keep listening to Sales & Cigars—the podcast where the only smoke we blow is from cigars.  

Tom Kelly and Devan Kaney debate whether the Eagles should play their starters on Sunday against the Commanders ahead of the postseason. Tom Kelly is very torn on which side to take. While the rest would be valuable he also thinks the 2-seed is worth going for. Devan Kaney does not want the Eagles to overthink it and to give the starters their rest.

On this episode of the podcast, Georgia Congressman Austin Scott and Montana Congressman Troy Downing join the show to break down what's at stake in the final stretch of the year in Congress, and why the next policy decisions matter far beyond Washington.Rep. Scott explains how new media is reshaping the political battlefield, helping Republicans unify, block looming tax hikes, and confront inflation head-on. Drawing from personal experience, he delivers a blunt assessment of the Affordable Care Act's failures and makes the case for real healthcare competition, transparency in political spending, and cross-state insurance reforms to drive down costs for families.Rep. Downing outlines the race to pass critical appropriations bills while sounding the alarm on Obamacare's role in rising healthcare costs and market instability. He also spotlights America's vulnerability in critical minerals, particularly platinum and palladium, and details his Stop Russian Mineral Manipulation Act, aimed at protecting U.S. production, strengthening domestic processing, and ending reliance on hostile foreign supply chains.You can learn more about this podcast, Host Amanda Head, or follow either Congressman on X by searching for the respective handles: @FurthermorePod , @AmandaHead , @RepTroyDowning , @AustinScottGA08.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tune in here to this Friday edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Robyn Pfaffman, filling in on today’s edition of the show, discusses several timely topics, primarily focused on Democratic politics and recent actions by President Donald Trump. One recent development she highlights is Trump’s announcement that he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at The White House on Sunday. On the Democratic side, Pfaffman explores the concept she refers to as “Democrat Mommy Makeovers.” In reference to the "Mommy Makeovers", Pfaffman explains that she was recently watching CNN and observed former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appearing on the network with a beard, which she suggests was intended to make him look older and more masculine. She also notes that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker appeared slimmer in a recent CNN appearance, estimating that he has lost about 20 to 30 pounds. Pfaffman is also joined by Newsmax host Todd Starnes, who weighs in on the current state of the Democratic Party. Starnes discusses several recent developments, including California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s potential presidential ambitions. He also names lawmakers he believes are exerting significant influence within the party, including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jasmine Crockett and Ilhan Omar. Starnes argues that the Democratic Party has become “radically progressive” and is leaning toward socialism. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BEST OF 2025! In this throwback episode of Beyond the Sets and Reps, host Brandi Clark dives deep into the essential art of content creation for online business success. Let's dive in on why simply posting on social media isn't enough as Brandi outlines the real strategies behind building connection, trust, and ultimately sales through your content. If you've been feeling stuck posting consistently without seeing engagement, comments, DMs, or sales, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Brandi introduces the Client Acquisition Cycle and breaks down how each phase should shape your content strategy. She also shares 8 actionable tips for making your content clear, relatable, purpose-driven, and high-converting, with a special focus on the power of video and the magic of showing your true personality online. Ready to stop posting and praying, and start posting with purpose? Tune in now—and don't forget to check the show notes for details on how to join the Six Figure Framework!   And when your ready, here's how I can help: 30 Ways to Make $500 In Your Fitness Business By Next Week: https://www.standoutfitpro.com/30-ways       90 Days Of Social Media Content For The Fitness Professional: https://www.standoutfitpro.com/90-days-of-content   Join our Facebook Group Successful Online Fit-Pro's where you will find a tribe of fabulous fitness trainers, done-for-you weekly content ideas, ways to start making money TODAY, content rewrites and much more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitprohangout

Companies often treat missed quarters as a talent issue, but this episode reframes underperformance as a system design problem. Brandon breaks down three failures leaders routinely blame on AEs: stale data, ineffective enablement, and slow or broken handoffs.You'll learn how poor inputs destroy belief before skill, why good systems make average reps look great, and how competitors with stronger infrastructure win even with less “talent.” Brandon outlines what sales ops, enablement, and RevOps must fix first, and why replacing people without fixing inputs guarantees repeated failure.If your team is working hard but still missing, this episode shows where the real leverage lives.

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda Head sits down with Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA) and Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) at the Republican Study Committee's most recent media row event.Rep. McCormick lays out how excessive regulation and lack of competition have driven healthcare costs sky-high, with insurance premiums up nearly 90% since the Affordable Care Act, while insurance company profits soared more than 230%. He explains why the average family of four now pays over $30,000 a year for healthcare and warns that Medicare and Medicaid are consuming more than a third of mandatory federal spending.Rep. Van Duyne breaks down the real economic and legislative damage caused by the recent 43-day government shutdown, detailing Republican efforts to secure the border, support CBP and homeland security, and advance tax policies aimed at strengthening American manufacturing. She also slams Democrats' healthcare agenda, calling Obamacare a failed experiment that enriched insurers while crushing families with higher premiums—and makes the case for a return to private, market-driven healthcare.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Face the Nation, the long-awaited release of the Epstein files has begun, and will that good news about inflation improve America's views about President Trump's handling of the economy? President Trump is wrapping up the year with a tighter focus on the economy and affordability, both in the Oval Office, and on the midterms campaign trail, boasting of his 2025 accomplishments. Our new CBS poll shows that half the country says Trump's policies are making them financially worse off. We check in with CBS News' Executive Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto on the latest data. Plus, White House Chief Economic Adviser Kevin Hassett weighs in on state of the economy and more. Then, a bipartisan conversation with the two members of Congress who pushed to pass the law calling for the Epstein files to be made public. Has the Trump administration obeyed that law? We talk with Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie and California Democrat Ro Khanna. Finally, we talk with the Executive Director of UNICEF Catherine Russell about the children of Sudan and Gaza, and the new head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Paul Coakley weighs in on the Church's position on immigration and deportation policies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In hour two, Hoch had a bizarre experience at a vegan restaurant. Quinn Ewers props are released for his first start on Sunday. Lee Sterling joins the show for his picks ahead of a big sports weekend including the Hurricanes - Texas A&M matchup.

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I am answering a few questions about Sleep Biofeedback Markers, Low VS High Reps, Progressive Overload, Can Maint Cals ChangeI talk about the key factors that impact sleep, recovery, and fat loss, everything from circadian rhythm habits and caffeine timing to sleep quality and total daily energy expenditure. I also touch on common mistakes I see around maintenance calories and why your body might be adapting in ways you don't realize.If you're training hard, tracking macros, and still not getting the results you want, this episode is a must-listen!Let's talk about:IntroductionSleepSleep biofeedbackPendulum squatsLow VS High RepsMaintenance caloriesFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Checklist 2.0 HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HERE

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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Democrats brilliantly cross-examining Republicans on the rules committee to expose their healthcare scam. Buy any 2 cans of Olipop in store, and they'll pay you back for one. Just go to https://drinkolipop.com/MEIDAS today! Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stress related times are taking a toll on many of us. Health issues rear their head at the worst time. . It's It's time to discuss some Armed Forces subjects. Reps for the Federal unions are meeting with AOC and Schumer. Zoom call vids have gone to the right people. We will see what happens. This nullifies the legal existence of the unions. Trump still has lots of snakes in front of him. Republicans are currently scared shitless. Most influencers don't care about the people, just the money. There are clear violations of the Hatch act occurring. God listens to requests about frozen ground. Stop listening to the paid for hacks. These bitches will never swallow their pride. We each have all the information we need. Pay attention to your President and your gut.

Melanie Smith, Head of Sales Development at Nooks, breaks down the exact systems, metrics, and coaching frameworks she uses to run one of the highest-performing SDR teams in outbound. In this episode, she shares KPI structures, call-block strategy, cold-call skill development, and how leaders can scale connect rates, conversation rates, and meeting production without burning out their reps.

In Part 2 of this Medical Sales Podcast conversation, Samuel continues the deep dive with Rashago Kemp, a regional director in the biologics and wound care space, breaking down the real differences between W2 and 1099 medical sales. Rashago shares how he manages independent reps, why leverage and motivation work differently outside of W2 roles, and what separates average reps from elite performers in the 1099 world. They unpack earning potential, commission structures, distributor models, and how top reps scale into multimillion-dollar businesses. The conversation also explores leadership, reputation, long-term relationship building, work ethic, family responsibility, and the nonnegotiable habits required to win consistently in medical sales. This episode is a must-listen for reps deciding between W2 and 1099 paths and anyone serious about building a high-impact, high-income career in medical sales.   Connect with Rashago Kemp: LinkedIn Connect with Me: LinkedIn Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How »

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Jeremiah Sturgill, a down-to-earth orthodontist from Johnson City, Tennessee, who's built one of the most impressively scaled, efficiently run, single-owner practices in the country. But what makes Jeremiah stand out isn't just the growth—it's the way he's done it: with humility, grit, and a relentless focus on investing in people and systems.We dive into how he transformed a modest, well-run legacy practice into a multi-location, multi-doctor machine—while still making time for real estate ventures, short-term rentals, and even a boutique marketing firm. You'll hear how he staffs a 15-chair main office with surgical efficiency, manages a rotating team across three locations, and still finds the time to build custom homes with a team of craftsmen who love what they do. If you're looking to scale, stabilize, and stop micromanaging, this is a masterclass.QUOTES“You will never get fired for making a mistake. You will get fired for not owning it and blaming someone else.” — Dr. Jeremiah Sturgill“You can't control everything. You can try your best, but when you strangle your business, you kill its potential.” — Dr. Jeremiah SturgillKey TakeawaysIntro: Wagon Wheel, small towns, and big growth (00:00)The 16-year-old decision that led to ortho (01:35)How he grew a standard practice into a national standout (03:41)Practice structure: 3 locations, 17–18 doctor days/week (05:03)The secret: efficiency, not just scale (06:02)His “open-hand/closed-hand” culture system (08:06)Toxicity vs. mistakes: the cultural line in his practice (09:26)Why age doesn't predict maturity—and why gratitude matters (10:58)Office “cultural anchorage” and scaling team values (13:51)Comparing small vs. large teams: impact, culture, and coverage (15:19)How humility and faith ground his leadership approach (17:27)Real estate beginnings: realtor at 18, flips in dental school (19:41)Short-term rentals, storage units & the road to REPS (21:45)Why doctors must partner with experts in real estate (23:11)His custom home design firm—and love of elite tradespeople (29:24)Boutique SEO wins: 30% increase in new patient exams (28:10)Launching GoUnicornStrategy.com for ortho marketing (30:51)Final thoughts: relationships over returns, every time (33:29)Additional ResourcesIf you've ever wondered how to grow a thriving ortho practice without burning out or losing your culture—Jeremiah's story proves it can be done. It's not luck. It's leadership, systems, and people-first thinking.

The House on Monday passed a bill that would revamp how agencies purchase software, putting the legislation in the same place it was a year ago: waiting for the Senate to follow suit as the clock ticks down on the congressional calendar. The Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act would require agencies to examine their software licensing practices, with the aim of streamlining IT buying practices to avoid duplicative purchases. The bill is identical to legislation that passed the House last December but did not move forward in the Senate. The House bill, co-sponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Pat Fallon, R-Texas, and April McClain Delaney, D-Md., would press agencies to better manage their software without limiting procurement options. They would be required to submit IT assessments to the Office of Management and Budget, the General Services Administration and Congress, so better oversight could be conducted. On the House floor Monday, Brown credited her three co-sponsors as well as former Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., who died of cancer in May after taking the lead on this bill in addition to his myriad other government IT efforts. Brown, ranking member of the House Oversight Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation subcommittee, said the SAMOSA Act is a “straightforward good government bill that has strong bipartisan support from members of the Oversight Committee.” A new bill from Sens. John Fetterman, D-Pa., and Ted Budd, R-N.C., would establish a national network of cloud laboratories led by the National Science Foundation and supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, with the goal of enhancing collaboration between institutions while improving research efficiency with AI. If passed, NSF will select up to six programmable cloud laboratories from a range of applicants, including academic institutions and private-sector research groups. NIST would be tasked with setting standards and reporting to Congress about the feasibility for expansion. The bill, introduced last week, aligns with provisions laid out by the Trump administration's AI Action Plan and aims to codify existing NSF proposals, according to the sponsors. NSF earmarked $100 million for a similar AI-powered cloud network in August as it looked to expand access to emerging technologies. Researchers in the co-sponsors' home states have developed methods to ease automated discoveries, which will serve as a blueprint for the national effort. NSF will judge applicants on the level of existing data integration and automated capability infrastructure and capacity to support multi-user cloud workflows, among other criteria. In addition to bipartisan backing, the legislation garnered support from officials at Carnegie Mellon University, the Accelerate Science Now coalition and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Alina Habba announced she has stepped down from her role as US Attorney for the District of New Jersey after the Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld her disqualification. This is all because of Sen. Chuck Grassley's 'blue slip' policy which disqualifies perfectly good candidates because their senators are Marxist Dems. President Trump has had enough! More than 80 U.S. attorney seats sit vacant because of this! And in the House of Reps, a purge is coming! We'll tell you all about it!Sponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Today, Alina Habba announced she has stepped down from her role as US Attorney for the District of New Jersey after the Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld her disqualification. This is all because of Sen. Chuck Grassley's 'blue slip' policy which disqualifies perfectly good candidates because their senators are Marxist Dems. President Trump has had enough! More than 80 U.S. attorney seats sit vacant because of this! And in the House of Reps, a purge is coming! We'll tell you all about it!Sponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ralph welcomes Judith Enck (founder and president of Beyond Plastics, whose goal is to eliminate plastic pollution everywhere) to discuss her new book “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late.” Then, Ralph reflects on the 60th anniversary of “Unsafe at Any Speed.”Judith Enck is the founder and president of Beyond Plastics, whose goal is to eliminate plastic pollution everywhere. In 2009, she was appointed by President Obama to serve as regional administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and served as deputy secretary for the environment in the New York Governor's Office. She is currently a professor at Bennington College, where she teaches classes on plastic pollution. She is co-author (with Adam Mahoney) of The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late.I support recycling…But the sad reality is that plastic recycling has been an abysmal failure. Always has, always will be…You cannot really accomplish high levels of recycling with plastics because you would literally have to do hundreds, if not thousands of different sorting. The people who know this the most are the plastic manufacturers. Yet they have spent hundreds of millions of dollars confusing and deceiving the public into thinking: “Don't worry about all your plastic, just toss it in your recycling bin,” knowing that most plastic never gets recycled.Judith EnckA lot of people feel overwhelmed and that it's hopeless and what can one person do? And that fails to acknowledge that the reason we're not making more progress on climate change is because of the political power of fossil fuel companies. On the plastics issue, we're taking on fossil fuel, chemical, and consumer brand companies and plastics companies. So it's a lot. It's amazing we get anything done. But people around the country are coming together and they're getting victories.Judith EnckI do think if you start paying attention to plastic in your own life, you see that there are alternatives. And then you climb the civic ladder. So you try to reduce plastic in your own home. Then you look at your kid's school. Then you look at your faith community. Then before you know it, you're at your city council asking what can the city do to reduce plastics. You're going to get a couple victories there. And then you find the statewide environmental groups that are working on this. This is for the long haul.Judith EnckThe important thing about [Unsafe at Any Speed] now is: sure, it saved millions of lives and the laws are still on the books, and even Donald Trump can't tear seatbelts and airbags out of our cars. But if we tried to do this again today, it wouldn't happen. And that's because the concentration of corporate power over Congress and the media is so much more intense now. And it's also because the decline of civic institutions and democratic institutions has been very pronounced over the last few decades. And that is sobering us up.Ralph NaderNews 12/5/251. Our top stories this week are on Venezuela. First, the BBCis out with a report on the American military build-up around the Latin American nation, which includes “air and naval forces…a nuclear-powered submarine and spy planes...a range of aircraft carriers, guided-missile destroyers, and amphibious assault ships capable of landing thousands of troops.” So far, the Trump administration has sent mixed messages on whether they plan to launch a full-scale invasion of the Bolivarian Republic, but Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro shows no signs of stepping down without a fight, having declared a “massive mobilisation” of 200,000 military personnel throughout the country. Most ominously, on November 29th, President Trump declared Venezuela's sovereign airspace closed, per the Wall Street Journal.2. However, American bellicosity towards Venezuela is unpopular at home. A CBS poll found that only 30% of Americans would favor the U.S. taking military action in Venezuela, compared to a whopping 70% opposed. Another question in this same poll found that only 13% of Americans consider Venezuela a “major threat” with 48% considering the country a “minor threat” and 39% report they don't think Venezuela is a threat at all. Unfortunately, the lack of popular support for war is unlikely to constrain the Trump administration much, but it is a notable difference from the lead-up to the Iraq War, when 70% of Americans favored an invasion. The American people want peace, even if the government does not. 3. Another key detail from the CBS poll is that “Three in four Americans…say Trump would need congressional approvalbefore taking military action in Venezuela, including just over half of Republicans.” In light of this fact, it is significant that a bipartisan group in Congress is pushing a War Powers resolution to “block strikes on Venezuela,” per the Intercept. This new push in the House is sponsored by stalwart progressive Congressman Jim McGovern and co-sponsored by dissident Republican Thomas Massie along with other progressives like Reps. Ro Khanna, Lloyd Doggett, and Joaquin Castro, among others. As the Intercept piece notes, this resolution must be acted on in the House within 15 days, but by then the administration may have already acted, pre-empting the resolution. A similar resolution has also been introduced in the Senate, primarily backed by Senators Tim Kaine and Rand Paul, with backing from other Senate Democrats, per the Hill.4. Of course, American aggression towards Venezuela is reverberating out into the international community in myriad ways. Generally speaking, while United Nations officials decry the actions, America's European allies have kept quiet – with many speculating that these countries would prefer Maduro's ouster in order to get ready access to Venezuelan oil and decrease their dependence on Russia. China however, has issued a stiff condemnation of American actions. The Iranian Students News Agencyquotes Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's statement at a Beijing press conference, which where in he stated, “China opposes any action that violates the purposes and principles of the UN Charter or infringes upon the sovereignty and security of other countries…[and] opposes foreign forces interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs under any pretext.” He added, “We urge all parties to keep the Latin American and Caribbean region a peaceful zone and not allow the situation to escalate further.” However, beyond these condemnations, it remains unclear what, if anything, China will do to check American aggression.5. Despite all of this however, House Democratic leadership is typically feckless. In a corollary to the increasing likelihood of strikes against Venezuela directly, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has stepped up the campaign of striking boats off the country's coast. Recently, the Washington Post revealed that after a strike in September which left survivors clinging to life, Hegseth ordered a second strike, directing Admiral Frank Bradley to “kill everybody.” This revelation led to calls for House Democrats to pursue impeachment against Hegseth on charges that he violated the laws of war. However, Axiosreports House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will not pursue a Hegseth impeachment. While true that such a push would likely be DOA, it sends a dark signal that the administration can do something like this and face virtually zero official condemnation. 6. Nevertheless, Republicans have taken such unpopular actions that it seems Democrats will retake the House, perhaps by a wide margin, in the 2026 midterms – or perhaps before. So far, 31 House Republicans have announced they will not seek re-election, with some retiring and others running for other offices. Still others however are signaling that they will resign their offices before the midterms, shaving the slim House GOP majority ever slimmer. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she will retire in January 2026. Now, Congresswoman Nancy Mace is reportedly considering resigning early as well, though she has denied such rumors, per KOMO News. Either way, Democrats should be taking this moment to prepare an agenda for if and when they retake control of the chamber. 7. Turning to consumer protection news, Jalopnik reports Senate Republicans are seeking to rollback decades of automobile safety regulations. In a recent hearing held by the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation ostensibly to put the CEOs of the Big Three American car manufacturers, as well as Tesla, on the record as to why cars have become so expensive, Republicans on the committee used the opportunity to blame safety regulations. Jalopnik notes that Republican Senators specifically targeted “automated emergency braking, the requirements for which will not come into effect until 2029 and have no bearing on current car prices…[and] back-seat alarms to remind you if you've left a child or pet back there. According to Kids and Car Safety, since 1990 at least 1,165 children have sweltered to death in hot cars, and another 7,500 survived with varying degrees of injury.” The cost of these sensors will amount to about $50 per vehicle. In short, while there are many reasons cars have become considerably more expensive in recent years – including everything from tariffs to data centers buying up all electronic parts – blaming safety regulations is a tired canard. 8. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. is moving to kill a proposed Food and Drug Administration rule to test for asbestos in talc-based cosmetics, the Guardian reports. As this report notes, cosmetics companies have known about potential asbestos contamination of talc since the 1950s, but that fact, like so many other corporate secrets, was suppressed, only coming to light in the 1970s. Asbestos is a highly carcinogenic substance. It has been banned in over 50 countries and “No…level of exposure is considered safe.” However, attempts to ban the substance in the U.S. have been stymied by industry, beginning with the overturning of the EPA's 1989 ban.9. In more legal news, Reuters reports the British government has announced plans to “remove the historic right to trial by jury,” for defendants in criminal cases carrying potential sentences of under three years in jail. The government argues that this will help alleviate the tremendous backlog of cases before the British courts, despite the fact that the right to a jury trial in Britain dates back to the Magna Carta itself. Barbara Mills, chair of the Bar Council, which represents trial lawyers in the U.K., decried this move, stating ”there is no evidence that [the] removal [of jury trials] would reduce the backlog, nor has it been set out how an alternative system would be resourced…We urge the government to reconsider pursuing radical changes under the mistaken belief that radical equals effective.” 10. Finally, in local news, Washington D.C. Councilmember and Democratic Socialist Janeese Lewis George has officially launched her campaign to be the next mayor of the District of Columbia. Lewis George is the first serious candidate to announce a campaign to succeed unpopular three-term Mayor Muriel Bowser, who is retiring this cycle. Like Zohran Mamdani, Lewis George is prioritizing affordability in the increasingly expensive District as well as an emphasis on fixing city services like traffic safety improvement. According to the Washington Post, “Within hours of launching her campaign Monday morning, Lewis George's campaign said it had received enough money from enough D.C. residents to qualify [for the District's matching fund program], which provides public financing for campaigns that agree not to accept large-dollar donations and corporate contributions.” Within hours, “they had netted more than $110,000 in individual donations from 1,500 D.C. residents,” which after being combined with the matching funds, will total over $750,000.” However, many expect her main challenger to be Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, an ally of corporate interests and developers in the District, who will likely be bankrolled by those same interests. Whatever the future holds, this will surely be the most competitive citywide race the District has seen in decades. This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

November 26, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the latest special election that is making Donald Trump and Republicans nervous. Plus, Congressman Eric Swalwell with big news about his lawsuit against the Trump administration. Then, the latest legal woes for Donald Trump's political targeting.  Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.