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Morning Announcements
Thursday, December 18th, 2025 - Trump's war rhetoric; MI6 calls out tech; Jack Smith has receipts; FCC not “independent”; Oscars ditch ABC

Morning Announcements

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 11:17


Today's Headlines: Trump escalated toward open conflict with Venezuela by labeling the country a “foreign terrorist organization,” blockading sanctioned oil tankers, and laying groundwork that looks a lot like a path to war — even as U.S. oil companies quietly signal they're not interested in going back. Abroad, Britain's MI6 chief warned that tech billionaires and algorithms are reshaping global power faster than politicians, while Putin doubled down on threatening Ukraine with either invasion or “negotiation,” plus some nuclear saber-rattling for flair. Back home, Trump expanded his travel ban, House Republicans briefly rebelled to pass a doomed healthcare bill, and Jack Smith told Congress he found proof Trump tried to overturn the 2020 election and obstruct justice. The FCC chair openly claimed the agency isn't independent from the president — then removed the word “independent” from its website mid-hearing — as the Senate confirmed Elon Musk's friend to run NASA. Meanwhile, Dan Bongino announced he's quitting the FBI, Alan Dershowitz floated a very “it depends” take on a third Trump term, Ghislaine Maxwell moved to toss her conviction, and the DOJ is legally required to release the Epstein files tomorrow. On the crime front, the Brown University shooter is still at large, an MIT professor's killing is now a homicide investigation, Nick Reiner appeared in court for his parents' murders, and — in truly end-times energy — the Oscars are leaving ABC for YouTube. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NYT: Venezuela's Navy Begins Escorting Ships as U.S. Threatens Blockade Politico: Trump administration asking US oil industry to return to Venezuela — but getting no takers I-News: MI6 chief: Tech giants are closer to running the world than politicians WSJ: Putin Warns He Will Achieve Aims in Ukraine Through Negotiation or War Axios: Trump expands travel ban to Syrians, Palestinians and others AP News: Meet the 4 Republicans who defied House Speaker Mike Johnson on ACA subsidies NBC News: Jack Smith tells Congress he could prove Trump engaged in a 'criminal scheme' to overturn 2020 election AP News: FCC leader says agency is no longer independent as he's grilled by Democrats over Kimmel controversy Axios: Dan Bongino announces FBI exit WSJ: Trump Told by Alan Dershowitz Constitutionality of Third Term Is Unclear AP News: Imprisoned Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell seeks release, citing 'new evidence' Axios: MIT professor Loureiro shot at home: Police launch homicide investigation AP News: Rob and Michele Reiner's son appears in court on murder charges while siblings speak of their loss Hollywood Reporter: Oscars Bolts from ABC to YouTube Starting in 2029 Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Popcorn for Breakfast
Spoiler-Free Avatar: Fire and Ash Review

Popcorn for Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 33:58


20 years ago, James Cameron entered the studio boardroom with 2 sentences: Blue Cats. Blue Butts. From those brilliant words spawned a multibillion-dollar Avatar franchise and created new movie-making technology, entire (beloved) branches in Disney's Amusement Parks, and 3 installments of the Avatar movies.   The first one wowed us. The second one built a larger world. With the world watching…what can Avatar: Fire and Ash tell its audience? Come with us to discover what's next on Pandora. As always, let's chat about it in our spoiler free Avatar: Fire and Ash review.   Show Open [00:00] Take 1 [05:20] Take 2 [10:42] Take 3 [16:15] Last Looks [26:22] Show Close [28:12]   Thanks for listening!   Please rate, review, and subscribe if you liked this episode!   For all things Popcorn for Breakfast: https://linktr.ee/popcornforbreakfast   Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/7wGQ4AARWn Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/popcornforbreakfast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeVJZwPMrr3_2p171MCP1RQ Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HhMxftbuf1oPn10DxPLib?si=2l8dmt0nTcyE7eOwtHrjlw&nd=1 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/popcorn4breakfast Follow us on Twitter: @pfb_podcast Follow us on Instagram: @pfb_podcast Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornforbreakfast? popcorn4breakfast.com Email us: contact@popcorn4breakfast.com   Our original music is by Rhetoric, check them out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/44JvjuUomvPdSqZRxxz2Tk?si=hcYoSMLUQ0iPctllftAg2g&nd=1

Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour Podcast
Love, Loss, and Trump's Unforgivable Rhetoric

Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 44:56


In this emotionally charged episode of Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour Podcast, Stephanie reflects on the tragic loss of her dear friends, Rob and Michelle Reiner, whose lives were cut short in a horrifying act of violence. Joined by Jody Hamilton, Steven Beschloss, and Charlie Pierce, they navigate the complexities of grief, the impact of addiction, and the chilling realities of political discourse in today's society. The conversation turns to the disturbing reactions from political figures, including Trump's vile comments, prompting a deep discussion on morality, empathy, and the urgent need for accountability. As they honor the Reiners' legacy of love and kindness, Stephanie and her guests challenge listeners to confront the darkness and strive for a more compassionate future. This episode is a poignant reminder of the importance of community and the power of love in the face of tragedy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bret Baier's All-Star Panel
All-Star Panel: Dual Mass Shootings Put Spotlight on Extremist Rhetoric

Bret Baier's All-Star Panel

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 18:46


Chief Communications Officer at Targeted Victory Matt Gorman, Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today Susan Page, and FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich discuss the aftermath of last weekend's mass shootings both here and abroad, how fentanyl's designation as a weapon of mass destruction could affect efforts to combat drug smuggling, and the interview with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles putting a spotlight on discord within President Trump's administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mark Thompson Show
Cruel Rhetoric, Reckless Force & Healthcare Sabotage Finally Break Trump's Spell, 12/16/25

The Mark Thompson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 128:43


It may be that bad mouthing a beloved American Icon on he day he died is too much for even Trump to overcome. Usually, the public expects cruelty from Trump and his outbursts bring a collective shrug. His nasty words about actor/director Rob Reiner being killed because of Trump Derangement Syndrome seem to have been a bridge too far.  Even some MAGA faithful are turning away and finding it hard to defend Trump this time.  We will talk about it with Pulitzer Prize winning author and investigative journalist David Cay Johnston.  It's Tech Tuesday and Jefferson Graham is back from from Japan and ready to talk gadgets.  The Mark Thompson Show 12/16/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep194: War-War: NATO Provocations and American Detachment from Europe — Gaius & Germanicus — Gaius reports on escalating aggressive rhetoric from NATO and fortification initiatives throughout the Baltic region, questioning whether these militar

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 62:54


War-War: NATO Provocations and American Detachment from Europe — Gaius & Germanicus — Gaius reports on escalating aggressive rhetoric from NATO and fortification initiatives throughout the Baltic region, questioning whether these military deployments constitute "false flag" provocations deliberately designed to entrap the United Statesin direct warfare with Russia. Germanicus contends that European elites are systematically manufacturing an external Russian crisis to maintain institutional power and governmental legitimacy against ascending populist movements and deep-seated fear of abandonment by the new American "Emperor." Germanicus draws a historical parallel to the permanent schism of the Roman Empire in 395 AD, characterizing the United States as the prosperous, militarily secure Eastern Empire (Byzantine Constantinople) and contemporary Europe as the economically weak, militarily collapsing Western Empire facing irreversible institutional decay. Germanicus argues that just as Constantinople eventually ceased attempting to save the disintegrating Western Empire from Vandal invasions and territorial collapse, the United States is strategically detaching from European geopolitical failures, recognizing that continued military commitment represents strategic wastage of American resources without corresponding security benefit. Germanicus emphasizes that European strategic incompetence and political cowardice render European salvation impossible through Americanmilitary intervention, making strategic withdrawal the rational American policy response. 1944 GOLD BEACH H-HOUR

LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts
Youth Protests and the Future of Reform in Morocco

LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 75:17


In September, a wave of protests emerged in Morocco led by the country's youth, known as GenZ 212. Since September, 3 people have been killed and 400 arrested according to Amnesty International. Triggered by the deaths of women in an Agadir hospital, the protest movement's demands come against the background of widespread unemployment and a lack of funding in health and education sectors. With King Mohammed VI's latest speech announcing budgetary increases and promises of reform, will this be enough to meet the movement's demands, and does the movement have enough momentum to continue? This panel of experts will take a look at the current protests, how they have been organised and their capacity to gather widespread support. Panellists will also provide broader political and historical analysis on the country, analysing how capacity for reform can be understood in light of the Kingdom's governance systems and political institutions. Meet our speakers and chair: Miriyam Aouragh is Professor of Digital Anthropology at the University of Westminster with a specific focus on West Asia and North Africa. She studies the contradictions of capitalism shape the modes and meanings of resistance in the era of revolution and digital transformations. Her analyses is grounded in the complex revolutionary dynamics in the Arab world. In what she calls "techno-social politics" she studies a political temporality marked by revolution and counter-revolution. She wrote about the paradoxical context of online-revolution and cyber-imperialism. Throughout her academic projects she conducts extended fieldwork (Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco), in order to relate participant observation and interviews to media analyses. Miriyam is author of Palestine Online (IB Tauris 2011); (with Hamza Hamouchene) The Arab Spring a decade on (TNI 2022); Mediating the Makhzan about the (r)evolutionary dynamics in Morocco (forthcoming CUP) and (with Paula Chakravartty) Infrastructures of Empire (forthcoming). Mohamed Daadaoui is professor and chair of Political Science, History, and Philosophy & Rhetoric at Oklahoma City University. He is the author of Moroccan Monarchy and the Islamist Challenge: Maintaining Makhzen Power and The Historical Dictionary of the Arab Uprisings. He is a specialist of North African Politics. Mohamed's articles have appeared in Middle East Critique, The Journal of North African Studies and Middle Eastern Studies, The British Journal of Middle East Studies, the Journal of Middle East Law and Governance, the Hudson Institute, the Washington Post's Monkey Cage, the Huffington Post, SADA of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the Middle East Institute, Jadaliyya and Muftah. Mohamed has provided commentary to local and international media outlets such as: C-Span, al-Jazeera English, the BBC, El Pais, and The Irish Times. Michael J. Willis is King Mohammed VI Fellow in Moroccan and Mediterranean Studies. His research interests focus on the politics, modern history and international relations of the central Maghreb states (Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco). Before joining St Antony's in 2004, he taught politics at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco for seven years. He is the author of Algeria: Politics and Society from the Dark Decade to the Hirak (Hurst, 2022); Politics and Power in the Maghreb: Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco from Independence to the Arab Spring (Hurst and Oxford University Press, 2012) and The Islamist Challenge in Algeria: A Political History (Ithaca and New York University Press, 1997) and co-editor of Civil Resistance in the Arab Spring: Triumphs and Disasters (Oxford University Press, 2015). Richard Barltrop is a Visiting Senior Fellow at the LSE Middle East Centre. His research is on contemporary international approaches to peacemaking, and why peace processes fail or succeed, with a particular focus on Yemen, Sudan and South Sudan, and considering Libya, Syria and other examples.

Mornings with Neil Mitchell
'It's all rhetoric': Tom Elliott weighs in on Bondi attack and government response

Mornings with Neil Mitchell

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 5:56


Tom Elliott has weighed in on the distressing attack at Bondi Beach on Sunday night, and the response from the federal government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast
Beyond Rhetoric:Ventura Collective on Measurable Inclusion & Resilience ISO-30415

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 27:06


Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how Canadian businesses can build stronger, more resilient, and inclusive workplaces by moving DEI from intention to measurable action.Today's focus is ISO 30415, the international standard transforming DEI into a structured, accountable, business-wide practice. Joining us are Linda Espinosa Valencia and Ana María Desmaison Cornejo, co-founders of Ventura Collective and ISO-30415:DISM Certified Consultants who represent Canada at the International Organization for Standardization.Key Highlights:Canada's DEIA Landscape: Linda shares how DEIA is shifting from aspiration to a core business priority, despite global backlash. ISO 30415 Framework: Ana María explains how the standard embeds inclusion into everyday operations beyond HR to support sustainable growth. Navigating Backlash: Linda discusses how ISO 30415 shields committed organizations and strengthens resilience, compliance, and competitiveness. Employer Obligations: Ana María highlights the core responsibilities leaders have in creating safe, equitable workplaces rooted in workforce resilience. Certification & Future Vision: Linda outlines why Ventura launched DISM Certification programs and shares their long-term vision for inclusive success.Special Thanks to Our Partners:RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.htmlUPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAGoogle: https://www.google.ca/A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/ADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspxFor more expert insights, visit www.canadiansme.ca and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age!Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Popcorn for Breakfast
Spoiler-Free Wake Up Dead Man Review

Popcorn for Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 30:40


There's a mystery afoot! Polarizing Writer/Director Rian Johnson returns to the Benoit Blanc Mystery Series, widely known as the Knives Out Series. Wake Up Dead Man is the third film in the Knives Out franchise and we'll discuss everything you need to know about the latest Knives Out movie in our spoiler free Wake Up Dead Man review.   With a robust cast, a mysterious death, and Daniel Craig summoning that rich southern accent, what can go wrong…besides the murder? Join Cam & Kirk as they shine a light on the film, unraveling the strengths and weaknesses of the film - COMPLETELY SPOILER FREE.   Show Open [00:00] Take 1 [07:17] Take 2 [14:09] Take 3 [17:59] Last Looks [22:14] Show Close [25:35]   Thanks for listening!   Please rate, review, and subscribe if you liked this episode!   For all things Popcorn for Breakfast: https://linktr.ee/popcornforbreakfast   Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/7wGQ4AARWn Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/popcornforbreakfast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeVJZwPMrr3_2p171MCP1RQ Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HhMxftbuf1oPn10DxPLib?si=2l8dmt0nTcyE7eOwtHrjlw&nd=1 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/popcorn4breakfast Follow us on Twitter: @pfb_podcast Follow us on Instagram: @pfb_podcast Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornforbreakfast? popcorn4breakfast.com Email us: contact@popcorn4breakfast.com   Our original music is by Rhetoric, check them out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/44JvjuUomvPdSqZRxxz2Tk?si=hcYoSMLUQ0iPctllftAg2g&nd=1

Rhetoric Rabbit Hole
Rhetoric Rabbit Hole Ep.238 - Shannon Wages

Rhetoric Rabbit Hole

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 80:01


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Let’s Talk Memoir
216. Multidisciplinary Approaches to Memoir and Consuming Art in All Its Forms featuring Elizabeth Rynecki and Tony Kaplan

Let’s Talk Memoir

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 34:45


Elizabeth Rynecki and Tony Kaplan join Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about multi-disciplinary approaches to memoir, the different skills we need for storytelling modalities, their new podcast That Sinking Feeling: Adventures in ADHD and Ship Salvage, searching for answers to family stories, the documentary about Elizabeth's great grandfather who perished in the Holocaust, drawing connections, how to weave two very disparate things, being humble, the hoops we jump through to get a project made, ADHD and autism, capturing a spectrum of voices, respecting privacy, consuming art in all its formats to enrich your own creativity, Elizabeth's memoir Chasing Portraits: A Great Granddaughter's Quest for Her Lost Art Legacy. Also in this episode: -steep learning curves -mother-son challenges -the importance of vulnerability in storytelling   Books mentioned in this episode: -Story of a Poem: A Memoir by Matthew Zapruder -I Am I Am I Am: Seventeen Brushes with Death by Maggie O'Farrell -Unraveling by Peggy Orenstein -The Souvenir by Louise Steinman Documentaries mentioned in this episode: -Crip Camp by Nicole Newham and James LeBrecht -Shermans' March by Ross McElwee Elizabeth Rynecki's narrative non-fiction memoir, Chasing Portraits: A Great Granddaughter's Quest for Her Lost Art Legacy was published by NAL/Penguin Random House in 2016 and received a Kirkus Starred Review. She wrote, produced, and appeared in the documentary film, Chasing Portraits. She's been featured in the New York Times, been a guest on NPR affiliate stations, and been a speaker at bookstores, libraries, book festivals, and film screenings around the world. Her podcast, That Sinking Feeling: Adventures in ADHD and Ship Salvage is available everywhere you get podcasts. She's working on a novel inspired by real events. Elizabeth has a BA in Rhetoric from Bates College and an MA in Rhetoric and Communication from UC Davis. She lives in Oakland, California with her husband, two sons, and three black cats. Website: https://www.elizabethrynecki.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erynecki/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/erynecki.bsky.social Substack: https://substack.com/@elizabethrynecki?utm_source=user-menu Threads: https://www.threads.com/@erynecki That Sinking Feeling: Adventures in ADHD and Ship Salvage on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-sinking-feeling/id1789191829 Tony Kaplan is an Emmy-nominated documentary director, cinematographer and filmmaker. He has more than 20 years of experience as a creative lead working within the film industry, and he produced and edited “That Sinking Feeling,” a podcast about the unlikely intersection of ADHD and ship salvage.    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaplantony Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user210636356 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wraplan – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson
Principles Over People: My Shift on Israel, Trump, and Candace Owens

Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 55:15


In this episode of Uncommon Sense, I'm discussing my changing views on Israel, Donald Trump, and Candace Owens and why principles grounded in Scripture must always matter more than personalities.I'll discuss how easy it is to get swept up in political figures, influencers, and movements… all while forgetting that God alone is who we should be following. The devil is just like a stalker prowling around, watching, scheming, seeking someone to devour. And in these chaotic times, he's using deception, manipulation, and emotional brainwashing to pull people into confusion and ultimately into Hell.In this episode, we're talking about how the synagogue of Satan is operating openly today, pushing narratives meant to distract and divide. I am urging my listeners to stay anchored in the Word, remain spiritually alert, and refuse to be seduced by personalities, platforms, or “conservative celebrities” who very well may not be aligned with God's truth.Ultimately, we all need to return to the Bible (now more than ever) and to guard our minds and souls as the days grow darker and darker.--https://www.bible.com/

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Your Lot and Parcel
Mastering Persuasion with Harmony

Your Lot and Parcel

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 46:57


Him and his wife live on a picturesque 150 acres at the base of Cardigan Mountain in New Hampshire. In the winter, he often skis to his cabin office to introspectively write.He teaches how to persuade parents, children, and audiences of all sizes and to disagree without anger. Rhetoric lets us make choices together without wanting to kill each other. It inoculates us from evil manipulation. And it makes everything (advertising, movies, the persuasive wildlife in our backyard) endlessly interesting.Rhetoric once sat at the center of elite education. Alexander the Great, Shakespeare, and Martin Luther King, Jr., used it to build empires, write deathless literature, and inspire democracies. Now it will help you to take leadership over yourself; not through pop psychology or empty inspiration, but with persuasive tools that have been evaluated for more than three thousand years.The book has been published in eighteen languages and has four editions with more than 700,000 copies in print; at one point it ranked among the top ten books assigned at Harvard. A simpler guide is How to Argue with a Cat: A Human's Guide to Persuasion. Just for fun, he authored a novel, The Prophet Joan. And his latest book is Aristotle's Guide to Self-Persuasion.He is the author of “Thank You for Arguing: What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion.” https://www.jayheinrichs.com/http://www.yourlotandparcel.org

Thoughtful Faith
Data PROVES life coach John Dehlin wrong again on LGBT issues.

Thoughtful Faith

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 49:11


If the Church is harmful to LGBT people, why to faithful LGBT people have BETTER MENTAL HEALTH than LGBT people outside of the church? SUICIDE AND DEPRESSION Peer Reviewed Journal: Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender DiversityLGBT LDS 2x less likely to have suicidal thoughts. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2021-9... Study confirmed this data. https://foundations.prod.brigham-youn...Institute for the Studies of Religion , Baylor University- “In a surprising finding, Mormon LGBs report better mental health than non-Mormon LGBs, while their self-rated and physical health is not significantly different. However, there is some evidence that Mormon LGBs derive fewer health benefits from church attendance than their non-LGB Mormon counterparts”https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27633... Health Religion and Culture “Active Mormons reported having the best health status and, consequently, the lowest levels of mental illness.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/1...National Library of Medicine: The suicide rate among active Latter-day Saint youth was lower than it was for peers from 1991-1995 when Rhetoric against homosexual behavior was far harsher than today. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11867...

Racism White Privilege In America
Normalization Of Hate Speech

Racism White Privilege In America

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 3:19 Transcription Available


Today, we're delving into a critical issue with far-reaching societal consequences: the normalization of hate speech and how racist rhetoric, particularly from high office, is eroding our defenses against xenophobia.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/racism-white-privilege-in-america--4473713/support.

The World and Everything In It
12.5.25 Culture Friday on dehumanizing rhetoric, a review of Zootopia 2, and a reflection on the Incarnation

The World and Everything In It

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 37:33


Culture Friday covers the president's dehumanizing rhetoric and a potential break with the Boy Scouts, Joseph Holmes reviews Zootopia 2, the word of the year, and Peter Mead reflects on the Incarnation. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping entrepreneurs with a purpose find the support they need to thrive with faith-aligned financing options. More at ambassadorsimpact.comAnd from WatersEdge. Save more. Do more. Give more. Helping Christians support ministry by giving through a donor-advised fund. watersedge.com/DAF

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Fraud scandals and Trump’s rhetoric escalate fears in Minnesota’s Somali community

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 7:11


President Trump has taken aim at Minnesota’s Somali community, with xenophobic remarks and calls for their removal from the U.S. It coincides with a new ICE operation in the Twin Cities targeting Somali immigrants. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on the community’s response and how we arrived at this point, including a sweeping fraud scandal that has gripped the state. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The Steve Gruber Show
Ivey Gruber | Dangerous Democrat Rhetoric & Real Consequences

The Steve Gruber Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 8:30


Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network, joins Steve to kick off a wide-ranging conversation, starting with the brutal cold snap gripping the Midwest. From frozen lakes to risky ice driving, the two share stories of locals who test their luck… and end up watching their vehicles sink through the ice. But the conversation quickly pivots to something far more serious: the dangerous rhetoric coming from Democrat leadership and the real-world consequences that follow. Steve and Ivey dig into the recent capture of the pipe bomber from January 5th, 2021, noting that it happened only after Trump's team returned to power. So the big question is unavoidable: Why wasn't this suspect found under Biden's watch? From political narratives to law-enforcement priorities, Ivey breaks down the contrast in leadership and why actions, not speeches, tell the real story.

Best of Columbia On Demand
Jessica Rosenthal talks police rhetoric

Best of Columbia On Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 13:36


12-5-2025: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Peter Thiele, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

Cats at Night with John Catsimatidis
Todd Lyons: ICE Officers Put at Grave Risk Because of Democratic Rhetoric | 12-04-25

Cats at Night with John Catsimatidis

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 8:05


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Cats at Night with John Catsimatidis
Congressman Andrew Garbarino: Violence Against Police Officers is Driven by Rhetoric from the Left Labeling Them as Enemies of the People | 12-04-25

Cats at Night with John Catsimatidis

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 8:16


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The Steamie by The Scotsman
Nigel Farage heads to Scotland - and ramps up the rhetoric

The Steamie by The Scotsman

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 28:40


Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Catriona Stewart discuss Nigel Farage's upcoming visit to Falkirk, as well as his recent comments about "culture smashing" in Glasgow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alabama's Morning News with JT
Jessica Rosenthal on rhetoric that is endangering law enforcement

Alabama's Morning News with JT

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 5:07 Transcription Available


Communism Exposed:East and West
China's Aggressive Rhetoric Against Japan Doesn't Align With Its Actual Military Strength

Communism Exposed:East and West

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 6:35


NTD News Today
Trump Admin Halts Immigration Processing From 19 Countries; House Panel Probes Anti-Law Enforcement Rhetoric

NTD News Today

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 47:58


The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it has suspended the processing of all immigration applications from 19 countries, including Afghanistan and Somalia, citing national security and public safety concerns. The action comes a week after an Afghan national was arrested for shooting two National Guard members near the White House, killing one and critically wounding the other. The suspension includes green card and U.S. citizenship processing, according to a memorandum.The House Homeland Security Committee will hear testimonies from leaders of law enforcement associations regarding how anti-law enforcement rhetoric is fueling violence against officers nationwide.

unDivided with Brandi Kruse
S1 Ep721: Dangerous rhetoric (12.2.25)

unDivided with Brandi Kruse

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 70:48


Rhetoric is ramping up against two voter initiatives – and words have consequences. Socialist state lawmaker to introduce damaging new tax proposal. Minnesota fraud shares similarities with Washington mismanagement. Former UW president fails up. Bill would create a new tax for paid protesters. 

Minnesota Now
Escalation of rhetoric from White House targeting Somalis is 'unhinged,' says Somali scholar

Minnesota Now

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 9:24


Somali Minnesotans are being targeted by the Trump administration. On Monday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke about the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, citing convictions of people of Somali descent. Leavitt used the case to drive home a narrative that Somalis who emigrated to Minnesota should leave the country. President Donald Trump – has without proof – said that Somali people are funneling money to the terrorist group Al Shabaab. And the U-S Treasury is now investigating that claim. Joining Minnesota Now to talk about the impact of the rhetoric from the federal government in Ahmed Samatar, James Wallace professor of international studies at Macalester College.

Popcorn for Breakfast
Spoiler-Free Hamnet Review

Popcorn for Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 30:45


“Get thee to a nunnery!” (…and a movie theatre)   You may have read Hamlet in your Senior English Class, but we promise you've never properly learned about William Shakespeare, the genius playwright behind it.   Hamnet explores love and all its intricacies, guiding Papa Shakespeare to one of the most recognized pieces of literature in the world.   Join us as we discuss the film…spoiler free, in our spoiler free Hamnet review!   Show Open [00:00] Review Round 1 [04:01] Review Round 2 [13:00] Review Round 3 [19:09] Last Looks [22:51] Show Close [26:58]   Thanks for listening!   Please rate, review, and subscribe if you liked this episode!   For all things Popcorn for Breakfast: https://linktr.ee/popcornforbreakfast   Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/7wGQ4AARWn Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/popcornforbreakfast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeVJZwPMrr3_2p171MCP1RQ Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HhMxftbuf1oPn10DxPLib?si=2l8dmt0nTcyE7eOwtHrjlw&nd=1 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/popcorn4breakfast Follow us on Twitter: @pfb_podcast Follow us on Instagram: @pfb_podcast Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornforbreakfast? popcorn4breakfast.com Email us: contact@popcorn4breakfast.com   Our original music is by Rhetoric, check them out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/44JvjuUomvPdSqZRxxz2Tk?si=hcYoSMLUQ0iPctllftAg2g&nd=1

Story in the Public Square
Analyzing the dangers of politically charged rhetoric with Tom Nichols

Story in the Public Square

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 28:35


As the contours of public debate coarsen, it's easy to brand political rivals with epithets from the worst chapters in history. Tom Nichols, a writer for The Atlantic, warns about doing just that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS World News Radio
Rhetoric and 'gunboat' diplomacy: Is Trump pushing the US toward war with Venezuela?

SBS World News Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 9:02


United States President Donald Trump has threatened a ground invasion of Venezuela to disrupt what he claims is a vast drug-trafficking network. The U-S military has already deployed thousands of troops and dozens of warships to the Caribbean as a U-S air campaign that has killed at least 83 people continues. But how likely is an all-out war with their South American neighbour, really?

Guy Benson Show
BENSON BYTE: Joe Concha Discusses Disgusting Democrat, Media Rhetoric on D.C. National Guard Shooting

Guy Benson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 20:12


Joe Concha, Fox News Contributor and author of The Greatest Comeback Ever: Inside Trump's Big Beautiful Campaign, joined The Guy Benson Show today to examine the tragic National Guard shooting in Washington, DC, and the misplaced outrage from mainstream media voices who rushed to blame Trump for deploying the National Guard in the first place. Despite the attack being carried out by a jihadist, many in the media preached that the shooting was merely a consequence of having men and women in uniform deployed. Concha walked through some of the disgusting online commentary attempting to rationalize the killings, and he argued that increasingly unhinged Democratic rhetoric is inflaming tensions nationwide and may even be  inspiring violent actions. Concha also explained why he believes this climate amounts to a "permission slip to violence," especially when paired with Biden's border policies, which Concha says have opened the door to attacks like this. Benson and Concha then discussed Sen. Mark Kelly twisting Trump's asylum pause into a smear about not wanting "brown people" entering the country, and finally, the pair broke down the media's double standard when it comes to Trump's health versus Biden's. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tara Show
H1: “Crossfire in the Capital: Targets, Tensions & Political Fallout”

The Tara Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 31:09


In today's explosive episode, we dive into the aftermath of a tragic National Guard shooting and explore the dangerous rhetoric contributing to rising violence.

POLITICO's Westminster Insider
“Lawless” Britain: Rhetoric and reality

POLITICO's Westminster Insider

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 33:46


Politicians in Westminster are always falling all over themselves to sound tough on crime. But with so-called “low level” crimes like shoplifting and phone snatching now at record levels, the rhetoric on “lawless” Britain has been growing ever louder. This week, host Patrick Baker has been to Dagenham in outer London where the Labour MP Margaret Mullane says she fears parts of her local area are being overrun with street crime. After speaking to local residents and shop owners about their fears, Patrick speaks to the Policing Minister Sarah Jones in Parliament about how the government is planning to cut crime and make people feel safer. Gavin Stephens, chief of the National Police Chief's Council, sets out why he believes Westminster's obsession with police numbers makes policing harder and what reforms he feels are needed tackle the worsening perception of crime in Britain. And Andrew Greig of the security think tank RUSI explains how social media is amplifying public fears — and says policy makers face tough tradeoffs when trying to tackle crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron  Johnson Discipleship Podcast
E278 Reckless Rhetoric & Seditious Senators

Ron Johnson Discipleship Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 40:59


On this Thanksgiving podcast, we review the Thanksgiving Proclamation issued by our nation's first president, George Washington, in which he admonished Americans to thank Almighty God for His many benefits and to render our National Government our gratitude, honor and respect as citizens. This is why we should all be shocked by the reckless and seditious acts of members of our Congress calling upon military personnel to "refuse illegal orders" and "unlawful commands" from the duly elected President of the United States. Find out more at https://ron-johnson-discipleship-podca.pinecast.co

The Howie Carr Radio Network
Aaron Chadbourne: The Dems Rhetoric Is All Fearmongering & Get Trump | 11.26.25 - The Howie Carr Show Hour 4

The Howie Carr Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 37:38


The Democrats rhetoric has been directed at two things, one is get Trump and the other is fearmongering.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Popcorn for Breakfast
Spoiler-Free Zootopia 2 Review

Popcorn for Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 32:13


Welcome back to Zootopia! Less than a decade later, Disney Animation Studios is delivering a sequel to one of its newest IP. Debuting as the 64th Disney Animated film, Zootopia 2 transports us to a world where all animals live together in…uh…attempted…harmony. Thankfully, the real Energizer Bunny, Judy Hopps, is always alert, seeking justice and peace for the citizens of its diverse city.   What crime caper awaits Judy in this hopping sequel? We'll give you the ups and the downs, in our spoiler free Zootopia 2 review.   Show Open [00:00] Review Round 1 [09:14] Review Round 2 [13:12] Review Round 3 [17:40] Last Looks [25:02] Show Close [26:59]   Thanks for listening!   Please rate, review, and subscribe if you liked this episode!   For all things Popcorn for Breakfast: https://linktr.ee/popcornforbreakfast   Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/7wGQ4AARWn Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/popcornforbreakfast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeVJZwPMrr3_2p171MCP1RQ Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HhMxftbuf1oPn10DxPLib?si=2l8dmt0nTcyE7eOwtHrjlw&nd=1 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/popcorn4breakfast Follow us on Twitter: @pfb_podcast Follow us on Instagram: @pfb_podcast Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornforbreakfast? popcorn4breakfast.com Email us: contact@popcorn4breakfast.com   Our original music is by Rhetoric, check them out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/44JvjuUomvPdSqZRxxz2Tk?si=hcYoSMLUQ0iPctllftAg2g&nd=1

The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser
James Hirsen: Thanksgiving Holiday Prices, Left Wing Rhetoric, and the State of the Democrat Party

The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 36:51


Guest James Hirsen, Best selling author and commentator, joins to discuss the state of the Democrat party. Who played with with the Trump/Mamdani meeting? Discussion of the push for "democratic socialism" within the Democrat ranks, the popularity of young democrat leaders, and dangers of socialism within society.  Two National Guardsmen shot in DC. Why so much violence and hate? Discussion of rhetoric from Democrats leading to violence in the streets, assassinations, and division within the country. Can we start actually having a dialogue again?

BaseCamp Live
Rhetoric in Action: The Senior Thesis with Tom Vierra

BaseCamp Live

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 39:56


Senior thesis is the capstone of a classical Christian education, and Dr. Tom Vierra believes it may be one of the most countercultural things schools do today. In this episode, Davies Owens talks with Tom, longtime classical educator and Senior Thesis Coordinator at Wilson Hill Academy, about why thesis is far more than “just a big paper.” Tom shares his path from early days at Great Hearts to helping shape Wilson Hill's senior thesis program, where students research a topic that matters, write a 12–15 page thesis-driven paper, and publicly defend it. Along the way, they learn self-management, deep research, biblical reasoning, and confident communication that carry far beyond college.Together they unpack the six-part classical rhetoric structure, including exordium, narratio, and refutatio, and why Wilson Hill requires students to write an antithesis paper arguing against their own position. This habit trains humility, civil discourse, and the ability to engage real counterarguments rather than living in an echo chamber. Tom also gives examples of standout thesis topics, from classical music and beauty to AI in medicine and political theory, and explains how schools can approve ambitious topics that still reflect a biblical worldview.

First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing
First Draft - Tracy K. Smith (Returns)

First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 64:55


Tracy K. Smith is a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, memoirist, editor, translator and librettist. She served as the 22nd Poet Laureate of the United States from 2017-2019. Smith is the author of five poetry collections: Such Color: New and Selected Poems, which won the 2022 New England Book Award; Wade in the Water, which was awarded the 2018 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award; Life on Mars, which won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize; Duende, winner of the 2006 James Laughlin Award of the Academy of American Poets; and The Body's Question, which received the 2003 Cave Canem Prize. Her memoir, Ordinary Light, was a finalist for the 2015 National Book Award in nonfiction. She is the Boylston Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory at Harvard University, and a Susan S. and Kenneth L. Wallach Professor at Harvard Radcliffe Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mornings with Carmen
Defining seditious behavior and de-escalating the violent rhetoric - Elizabeth Neumann | What we can learn from a wildflower - Ruth Chou Simons

Mornings with Carmen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 48:47


Security expert Elizabeth Neumann, author of "Kingdom of Rage," responds to a post by the President accusing a group of lawmakers, who were in a video reminding service members of their oath to uphold the Constitution, of sedition.   The also talk about religious groups seeking to establish their own communities. How concerned should you be?  Artist and writer Ruth Chou Simons, author of "The Way of the Wildflower," shares about a recent struggle she faced and how the metaphor about the wild flower helped develop resilience in the midst of the struggle.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Ones Ready
Ep 531: Sedition vs. Treason - Calling Out Lawmakers' Illegal Orders & Trump's Hyperbolic Hammer

Ones Ready

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 50:21


Send us a textBuckle up, Ones Ready fam—Aaron and Trent dive headfirst into the clown show of Democratic lawmakers (all ex-military or intel vets) dropping a cringy, scripted video urging service members to ditch "illegal orders." Spoiler: They're gaslighting the ranks with zero specifics, just vibes. Trump fires back calling it sedition punishable by death (he got the penalty wrong, but the charge? Spot on). We break down the real deal—sedition's 20 years, treason's the death penalty stuff like Milley's China stunt. Hot takes fly on media narratives, the Tweedledee-Tweedledum incitement defense, and why defying orders could land you in Leavenworth if you're wrong. No sugarcoating: Politicians are trash, oaths matter, and this is how civil wars brew. If you're in uniform, listen up—we're calling out the hypocrisy from Jason Crow's Jan 6 cowardice to Biden's vaccine mandates. Truth bombs only, no BS.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 - Sedition 101: Clearing Up the Death Penalty Mix-Up02:23 - Vet Hosts Spill: Leaving Politics at the Door (Kinda)03:59 - Dem Lawmakers' Cringy Video Breakdown: Scripted AF06:59 - Illegal Orders? Pin That Thought, Baby Bird09:04 - Trump's Maximalist Truth: Art of the Deal Style12:27 - Governor's Dumb Take: Trump's Always Talked Tough13:47 - Treason vs. Sedition: Milley's Pardon Says It All15:59 - Tweedledee Defense: Inciting Without Saying It18:39 - Media Gaslighting: Conditioning Troops for Chaos20:52 - Oaths Over Feelings: Defy at Your Own Risk22:49 - Historical Violence: Presidents Have Always Been Brutal24:07 - Crying Victim While Striking: Classic Dem Move26:40 - Sedition Act History: Used to Jail Opponents28:31 - Turning Down the Rhetoric? Yeah, Right30:01 - Political Violence Myth: Words Ain't Bullets32:37 - UCMJ Reality: Article 92 Saves (or Sinks) You33:56 - Vaccine Mandate Hypocrisy: Where Was the Outrage?37:34 - Spy Ops on Congress: Crossfire Hurricane Exposed39:37 - Rangers Shoutout: Love Y'all (Minus Crow)42:55 - Civil War Warning: Factions Shooting Each Other45:13 - Accountability Dream: Hold Everyone to the Oath48:45 - Buyer Beware: Defy Orders, Face the Music

CounterPunch Radio
Genocide Profiteers Out of Brooklyn Navy Yard + Gen Z Organizing w/ Presleigh Hayashida and Sophie Shepherd

CounterPunch Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 32:46


On this episode of CounterPunch Radio, Erik Wallenberg and Joshua Frank talk to Presleigh Hayashida and Sophie Shepherd about efforts to evict genocide profiteers out of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Gen Z organizing, and much more. Presleigh Hayashida is a Brooklyn-based community organizer working on general anti-fascist organizing and the movement for a Free Palestine. In her spare time, she works as a civil engineer, spends time with her two cats, and stares at trees. Sophie Shepherd is a Brooklyn-based community organizer and writer.  She graduated summa cum laude from Scripps College in 2024, earning a B.A. in Environmental Analysis and a minor in Writing & Rhetoric. Follow Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard on Instagram. The post Genocide Profiteers Out of Brooklyn Navy Yard + Gen Z Organizing w/ Presleigh Hayashida and Sophie Shepherd appeared first on CounterPunch.org.

A Burden For The Times
Charlie Kirk (Part 3): The Final Conversation

A Burden For The Times

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 58:37


In this final part of our Charlie Kirk trilogy, the Burden brothers wrestle with the hardest question yet: Has his influence been better or worse for American society?After two episodes examining his rhetoric and platform, we now face the aftermath of his assassination. Did polarized political discourse create the conditions for this tragedy? What should the church's response have been? And when we weigh all the variables—the conversions, the controversies, the patriotism, the divisiveness—where do we land?Anton, Aaron, and Adrian find surprising agreement on some points and sharp division on others. From soundbite culture to Christian nationalism, from David the warrior to Peter the hothead, this conversation refuses easy answers. One of us separates his verdict into two parts: better for America, questionable for Christianity. The others push back hard.Along the way, we reveal what quote should go on each brother's t-shirt (hint: context is everything), debate whether imperfect people can still be heroes, and reflect on what it means to die with honor in a culture that demands perfection.Key themes:Rhetoric, algorithms, and the polarization greenhouseThe evangelical response to tragedy vs. political opportunityBetter vs. perfect: Can flawed people make kingdom impact?American exceptionalism vs. kingdom-mindednessWhat kind of influence actually honors ChristListen if you've ever asked: "Can we celebrate someone's good without endorsing everything they did?"Season FinaleThanks for Listening! Thanks for Listening! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

The Jann Arden Podcast
Tis the Season to Hurkle-Durkle

The Jann Arden Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 61:04


On this week's show, Jann checks in from the first leg of her Christmas tour, Caitlin kicks off a conversation about life hacks to simplify tasks and Jann wants to know if you've ever secretly taken something from a hotel room? Jann shares her recent experience on CBC's The Assembly where neurodivergent guests interviewers ask her questions about her life and career. They also continue ramping up for the holiday season discussing the magic of Santa, debating matching holiday outfits, and more. Watch Jann's episode: https://gem.cbc.ca/the-assembly/s01e03 Chapters (00:00) Welcome and Personal Updates (02:53) Events and Celebrations in Toronto (05:57) Reflections on Media and Patriarchy (08:55) The Impact of Trump's Rhetoric (11:57) Daily Life Hacks and Tips (24:23) Navigating Life's Minutiae: The Burden of Errands (27:50) Jann's idea: The Errand Buddy (28:19) Confessions of Hotel Room Theft (38:12) Reflections on Neurodiversity: Insights from CBC's The Assembly (44:51) The Impact of Misinformation (48:05) The Magic of Kindness and Connection (50:00) Ask Jann: yay or nay on matching holiday outfits? (52:00) Voicenotes: Holiday Traditions & Family Dynamics This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/jann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get 10% off your first month! #ASKJANN - want some life advice from Jann? Send in a story with a DM or on our website. Leave us a voicenote! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jannardenpod.com/voicemail/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/JannArdenPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jannardenpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/jannardenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you like it so far?
Anime Cons and Comic-Con Activations with Melanie Kohnen & Billy Austin Tringali

How do you like it so far?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 68:21


In this episode, we welcome Melanie Kohnen, an Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Media Studies for Lewis & Clark College, and Billy Austin Tringali, an Instruction Librarian at the Indiana University Indianapolis and the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Anime and Manga Studies (JAMS), to discuss the culture and function of pop-culture conventions (“cons”). Melanie shares her research on the encroaching influence of media companies on spaces such as San Diego Comic-Con, especially as they literally extend their promotions to outside of the convention center. Meanwhile, Billy speaks about his work running the annual JAMS@AX Symposium at Anime Expo and his own research regarding animanga content. This conversation examines the intersection of academia and non-academic spaces, like fan events, and how media businesses build relationships with their audiences. Melanie and Billy explore how both academics and con-goers can experience conventions as fans and build a sense of community at these pop-culture events. They offer various modes of experiencing conventions and ways of accessing fans as part of larger promotional content. From Japan to the US, Billy and Melanie show us that conventions are places of scholarly work, fun, and play!   Here are some of the references from this episode, for those who want to dig a little deeper:Academic Readings, Journals, and Resources:Imagined Communities: Reflections on the Origin and Spread of Nationalism“The experience economy of TV promotion at San Diego Comic-Con”“From Comic-Con to Amazon: Fan conventions and digital platforms”Journal of Anime and Manga Studies (JAMS)JAMS@AXMechademiaAnime and Manga StudiesSwarming SDCCManga in LibrariesAnime Con search website [link]Henry's “Performing Our Collective Dreams: The Many Worlds of San Diego Comic-Con”Henry's Frames of Fandom book seriesPeople and Places:Dr. Suzanne ScottJillian RudesMaria BonnFrenchy LunningMaria K. AlbertoEmilie WaggonerDr Zoe CrombieTheodore GournelosDr. Roman Gomez Physics of Anime lecture [video]Janine SunWerner HerzogBenedict AndersonRyan MurphyAnime ExpoSan Diego Comic-ConWonder ConDragon ConKingston Public LibraryComiku GirlsAnime BostonBoston Cosplay Human Death Match [link, video]Petco Park DashconRose City Comic ConGallifrey OneMagicConMedia:Abbott Elementary SDCC 2025 Abbott Elementary Block PartyPokémon [website, anime]Yu-Gi-Oh [card game, anime]Dragon BallTelevision Without PityHowl's Moving CastleDemon SlayerWalking with DinosaursPeacemakerPeacefest SDCC 2025 [link, video]HBO MaxTubiPluto TVPsychGleeRocky Horror Picture ShowPlaystationMortal Kombat 1The Good PlaceSDCC Panel 2018 [video]SuperstoreSDCC Panel 2019 [video list]Magic the GatheringAvatar: The Last AirbenderCrunchyrollToho AnimationDelicious in DungeonDungeons and DragonsKimba the White LionYu Yu HakushoHouse of the DragonDr. Who ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Share your thoughts via Twitter with Henry, Colin and the How Do You Like It So Far? account! You can also email us at howdoyoulikeitsofarpodcast@gmail.com.Music:“In Time” by Dylan Emmett and “Spaceship” by Lesion X.In Time (Instrumental) by Dylan Emmet https://soundcloud.com/dylanemmetSpaceship by Lesion X https://soundcloud.com/lesionxbeatsCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/in-time-instrumentalFree Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/lesion-x-spaceshipMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/AzYoVrMLa1Q––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Philosophize This!
Episode #241 ... The Tragedy of Julius Caesar - William Shakespeare

Philosophize This!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 31:13


Today we talk about the philosophical themes of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. We talk about the hypocrisy and false nostalgia of political violence. The ironies of living by a moral ideal like honor. Rhetoric as a site of where political power is won and lost in a republic. And Brutus as a unique kind of tragic hero somewhere between Stoicism and Christianity. Hope you love it. :) Sponsors: The Perfect Jean: https://theperfectjean.nyc Code: PT15  ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.com/PHILO Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help.  Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis  Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Daily Stoic
The Surprising Habit Hack from Aristotle

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 14:02


What is the "Tortoise Method" and how can it help us build habits for happiness? Look no further than this excerpt from Chapter 9 of the audiobook of Aristotle's Guide to Self-Persuasion: How Ancient Rhetoric, Taylor Swift, and Your Own Soul Can Help You Change Your Life by Jay Heinrichs (last week's guest on The Daily Stoic Podcast!). Jay Heinrichs is a New York Times bestselling author of Thank You For Arguing and is a persuasion and conflict consultant. Middlebury College has named him a Professor of the Practice in Rhetoric and Oratory. Jay has conducted influence strategy and training for clients as varied as Kaiser Permanente, Harvard, the European Speechwriters Association, Southwest Airlines, and NASA. He has overseen the remake and staff recruiting of more than a dozen magazines. Pick up a copy of Jay's latest book Aristotle's Guide to Self-Persuasion: How Ancient Rhetoric, Taylor Swift, and Your Own Soul Can Help You Change Your Life Follow Jay on Instagram @JayHeinrichs and check out more of his work at www.jayheinrichs.comThanks to Penguin Random House Audio for granting us permission to run this excerpt from Aristotle's Guide to Self-Persuasion.

The Daily Stoic
Persuasion Expert: "You Can TRAIN Your Mind to See the Positive" | Jay Heinrichs (PT. 2)

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 44:00


It takes a trained mind to see wonder and awe in the middle of everyday struggles. In today's PT. 2 episode, Ryan and persuasion expert Jay Heinrichs dive deeper into discipline, the power of our inner dialogue, and what it really means to have agency. Jay shares the story of having breakfast with the Dalai Lama and how the Stoics, Buddhists, Aristotle, and even Taylor Swift all point to the same truth about how we see and respond to life. Jay Heinrichs is a New York Times bestselling author of Thank You For Arguing and is a persuasion and conflict consultant. Middlebury College has named him a Professor of the Practice in Rhetoric and Oratory. Jay has conducted influence strategy and training for clients as varied as Kaiser Permanente, Harvard, the European Speechwriters Association, Southwest Airlines, and NASA. He has overseen the remake and staff recruiting of more than a dozen magazines. Pick up a copy of Jay's latest book Aristotle's Guide to Self-Persuasion: How Ancient Rhetoric, Taylor Swift, and Your Own Soul Can Help You Change Your Life Follow Jay on Instagram @JayHeinrichs and check out more of his work at www.jayheinrichs.com