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The Associate Environment Minister says they've cut out the 'waffle' in Freshwater Farm Planning. An amendment paper to the Natural Environment Bill will ensure that certification will only be required on parts of farms where higher environmental risk activity occurs. It also does away with some mapping requirements, and re-certification will be required every six years instead of five. Andrew Hoggard told Mike Hosking he used himself as a guinea pig, trying to make a plan himself. He says the attached context contained 15 pages of waffle, which didn't tell him the problem that needed solving in his river. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double Tap Double Tap - Ep 474 August 10, 2026 Presented by This episode of Double Tap is brought to you by: Foxtrot Mike (Code: WLSISLIFE) C&G Holsters (Code: WLSISLIFE) Gideon Optics (Code: WLSISLIFE) Midwest Industries (Code: WLSISLIFE) Blue Alpha Giveaways!! GAW   Text Dear WLS or Reviews +1 743 500 2171 Public   Show Titles   Dear WLS Question from Ben B from Kansas Ben B (TLDR from last week: Bought a Bergara B14-HMR that wouldn't group and had a crooked-looking scope. After replacing the rail, rings, and checking the scope, a gunsmith finally discovered the rifle's mounting holes were drilled at a 45° angle from the factory. The manufacturing defect that made proper alignment impossible.)Continuation of the story from where it cut off last week- We looked in there and about half the threaded hole in the receiver was visible through the rail. Well shit… We tried a different rail and it was the same. I decided to contact Bergara to see if they would fix it. 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Gun Industry News Inside Safariland Derya Arms Derya MAX Cadre Derya Arms (Jacksonville, FL) has released the Derya MAX, a proprietary magazine-fed 12-gauge semiautomatic shotgun developed over three years with input from champion-level competitive shooters. It uses a self-cleaning curved gas piston that reliably cycles loads from 7/8 oz target shells to 3″ magnums, incorporates a proprietary MAX Brake and double-buffered recoil system to minimize muzzle rise and felt recoil, and ships with a hard case, tool roll, and magazines. The design targets 3-Gun, IPSC, home defense, and training applications with an adjustable adaptive stock, AR-compatible pistol grip, full-length Picatinny rail, flip-up iron sights, and threaded barrel. The Gist: Recently released (no specific date or retailers stated) Impact: $2,499.00 MSRP Bottom Line: 12 ga; 5/10-round magazine capacity; self-cleaning gas piston; 14″, 18″, or 20″ barrel options; 38″ OAL, 9.5 lb; folding iron sights, full Picatinny rail, mobile chokes (Full/Modified/IC), adjustable stock (12-15″ LOP), MAX Brake + double-buffered recoil system, ships with 2 magazines (6 + D-TAK optic in Factory Exclusive version) Theoutdoorwire SK Guns Relaunches Limited Edition Pancho Villa from La Revolucion Series in Stainless Steel SK Guns has relaunched the first pistol in its La Revolucion series as a limited-edition stainless steel Full Size Government Model Colt 1911 chambered in .38 Super. The highly polished revolver-style 1911 features selective 24k gold plating, intricate historical engravings commemorating Pancho Villa and the Mexican Revolution, and custom Antique Pearl Krinite grips with antique gold peso coin medallions. Limited to 300 units, it marks the 100th anniversary of Pancho Villa's passing (1878-1923). The Gist: Relaunched August 7, 2026; limited to 300 units; follow SK Guns on Instagram and Facebook for production launches Bottom Line: Caliber .38 Super; stainless steel frame, slide, barrel and hardware with selective 24k gold plating; engravings include Monument to the Revolution, “División del Norte” banner “Fusílenlo, después averiguamos”, Durango coat of arms, “REVOLUCION”, “El Centauro del Norte”, Pancho Villa portrait “1878-1923 Centenario”, bandolier with .30-30 cartridges, Mexico coat of arms 1899-1947, and Cannas floral scroll with selective shading; Antique Pearl Krinite grips with replica antique gold peso medallions Eaacorp Girsan Witness2311 CMXX The Girsan Witness2311 CMXX from EAA Corp. is a compensated single-action 2011-style pistol offered in 9mm, 10mm, and .45 ACP. It features an integral barrel compensator, 4.25″ bull barrel, lightening-cut slide, RMSc optic-ready footprint, tuned 4.5 lb trigger, auto firing pin block safety (no grip safety), ambidextrous thumb safety, full accessory rail, and improved high-texture grips with a Cerakote black finish. The Gist: Available for purchase now (listed as NEW on EAA Corp. website) Impact: Starting at $1,149 (MSRP) Bottom Line: 9mm (17+1), 10mm (15+1), or .45 ACP (11+1); 4.25″ bull barrel with integral compensator; RMSc optic ready, fiber optic front sight, tuned 4.5 lb trigger, auto firing pin block, ambidextrous thumb safety, full accessory rail, Cerakote black finish, EAA limited lifetime warranty Walkersgameear Walker's Game Ear Boomies Passive Muffs Walker's Game Ear Boomies Passive Muffs are a toddler-specific (ages 1–3) passive hearing protection product with a certified NRR of 23 dB. 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The Deputy Prime Minister won't make a prediction on the outcome of today's National leadership challenge, but says a Prime Minister leading a coalition that's ahead in the polls should be supported. Christopher Luxon called an emergency caucus meeting for this morning in response to the growing speculation over his ability to lead the party into the election. David Seymour told Mike Hosking he's not going to sit there and bag Luxon, who is doing the best he can, given difficult circumstances. He says the National party leader has foibles just like everyone else, but he's managed to unite his own party and the Coalition. Seymour said the leadership challenge was “not helpful” and was a distraction from policy – specifically replacing the RMA, which he claimed was "the only thing that really matters" for New Zealand's future. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s farmer/politician panel talks about bird flu, nitrate in water, wilding pines, fast-tracking the RMA, and list rankings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dom talks with DairyNZ CEO Campbell Parker about its call for political parties to commit to six policy priorities to unlock growth in the dairy sector and the speech by Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton at the Dairy Environment Leaders Forum, where he claimed dairy farmers' lack of action on climate change is even bleaker than their slow progress on water quality. They also discuss the latest data from the DairyNZ Econ Tracker and RMA reform. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with DairyNZ CEO Campbell Parker about its call for political parties to commit to six policy priorities to unlock growth in the dairy sector and the speech by Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton at the Dairy Environment Leaders Forum, where he claimed dairy farmers' lack of action on climate change is even bleaker than their slow progress on water quality. They also discuss the latest data from the DairyNZ Econ Tracker and RMA reform... And he talks with Rhonda Kay, former Black Fern and Multi-Site Manager for Farmlands Wellsford and Warkworth, about Farmlands becoming the Official Rural Partner for NZ's fourteen major provincial rugby unions, what the new partnership entails and her rugby playing career. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

We can end the week by adding another example of angst and anger to the fast-track pile. We have talked about Delmore and their 1200 houses north of Auckland, as well as Pegasus and their 1000 homes north of Christchurch. The fast-track application was lodged this week, and now we have Ridgeburn in Arrowtown; 1200 more houses and this week, a hall full of ropeable locals. Now, the question for fast-track becomes increasingly political. It's that interface between doing what's right and fixing a problem. There is no doubt that the RMA, which is what fast-track is addressing, is broken. It's slow, it's expensive, it's wasteful, and it's holding us back. Some mining will get done because of fast-track. That is jobs and incomes in areas that need it. Tauranga Port might (they haven't got it yet) be able to extricate themselves from the quagmire of nonsense they have had to deal with now for literally years. But for every project that looks like it fixes something, we have a growing number of what looks like good old-fashioned housing developments, and it is those that might cause untold misery for the Government. It may well be a compounding problem because once you green light a Delmore, you have to green light a Pegasus, and then a Ridgeburn. They are all 1000ish houses in a country that apparently wants more houses. Yet in doing that you have thousands of angry voters who may not forgive you for wrecking their little piece of paradise. And if you recognise that political danger you then run the risk of the political trap, which is to try and sooth some people. Furrowed brows with some good old-fashioned compromise and once you do that it's a Pandora's box of ebb and flow, give and take, compromise and legal action. Before you know it, you're back where you started with 900 pages of laborious, go-nowhere RMA law. The easy answer is to stay the course, have the courage of your convictions and believe that in the long term they will all thank you. But it's election year. Who is for turning and who is for taking the risk, that this doesn't turn into a voter rebellion and an election bloodbath. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist pays tribute to Jim Hopkins. She also floats the idea of a political “pre-nup”, plus we talk infrastructure, the RMA, and the Ngāi Tahu irony. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We head to day two of the Horticulture NZ Annual Conference in Wellington, where the chief executive says the sector appears to be “well on track” to hit a long-held goal of doubling farmgate returns. We also discuss RSE workers, the markets, and the RMA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're a fan, like I am, of scrapping as many councils as possible because of how poorly the numpties on those councils are running the place, you're about to learn, as I am, that just because you and I like an idea doesn't mean everyone else does. We are two weeks away from Chris Bishop's deadline for councils to submit their amalgamation plans so that we end up with a few large councils instead of dozens of small ones. And, two weeks out, the wheels are starting to come off. Upper Hutt City Council has changed its mind. It doesn't want to amalgamate with Wellington anymore. By the looks of things, it made that decision this week. That's a little worrying because the Wellington amalgamation felt like the slam-dunk, easy one. It's been talked about for such a long time, the boundaries are obvious, there should just be one council and the carve-up of a small region into so many councils is unbelievably stupid. But despite all that, there's a problem. It doesn't look like it's going to happen easily. Wairoa is flat-out refusing to amalgamate with anyone and it makes a good case for why. As the ever-sensible Mayor of Wairoa, Craig Little, says, the efficiencies would flow to the centres, not the edges. Wairoa is on the edge and, to be honest, he's right, isn't he? Nelson wants to go with Tasman. Tasman doesn't want to go with Nelson. Canterbury has five different options for how it could do this but it doesn't know which one to choose. Hamilton also doesn't know how to do it. "Megatron" is apparently one option. Kaipara doesn't want to join up with the other Northland councils, although they're happy to join up with each other. Of course, this was always going to go this way when you think about it. Of course it was always going to descend into a fight. Auckland descended into a fight. It still is a fight for some people. There are still people who moan about the Super City in Auckland and it's been nearly 20 years. Spare a thought for Chris Bishop on this one because he's the minister responsible for all of this. His life already sucks. He's already breaking promises about Roads of National Significance. Auckland has already given him a good spanking over the density rules. Christopher Luxon has already taken away some of his favourite jobs. He's got the RMA reforms coming at him fast and those are going to be contentious as well. And now he's got this drama, which, in the next two weeks, is likely to blow up in his face.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Farmers Weekly Podcast, senior reporter Neal Wallace discusses the latest progress on RMA reform and China's changing economy. AgriHQ's Alex Coddington explains how dairy beef is reshaping livestock markets, Melissa Clark-Reynolds explores AI's impact on farming, and Federated Farmers' Mark Hooper welcomes the latest RMA changes.

Senior reporter Neal Wallace has gauged the response to the Select Committee's report on the government's RMA legislation. Most industry bodies are supportive of the report's suggestions and look forward to the Bill progressing. China's stalling economy has some economists questioning whether its growth charge is over, though Neal has found some believe the economic transformation taking place will kickstart a new growth phase soon.

This week the Government announced that the agreements councils reach with local iwi would be scrapped, with new rules being drafted for future agreements. Federated Farmers RMA spokesperson Mark Hooper has welcomed the move, and is also optimistic about the RMA reform, following the release of the Select Committee report on the proposed legislation.

Questions to Ministers RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? LAURA McCLURE to the Associate Minister of Education: What recent data has he seen on student attendance? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What recent reports has he seen on the Government's reform of the New Zealand planning system? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Education: Has the Privacy Commissioner been notified about the SMART tool data breach; if so, what advice has she received on this matter? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? HANA-RAWHITI MAIPI-CLARKE to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What negative impacts, if any, will his Government's RMA reforms have on Maori rights and interests? Hon RACHEL BROOKING to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: Is it correct that the regulatory relief provisions in the Government's planning bills could impose costs of $1.99 billion on councils, and will ratepayers ultimately bear the burden of these costs? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister of Agriculture: What recent report has he seen on the effect of the Government's RMA reform on the primary sector? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister for Building and Construction: Is he satisfied with the state of New Zealand's construction workforce; if so, why? DAN BIDOIS to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing: What recent reports has he seen about growth in the manufacturing sector? SCOTT WILLIS to the Minister for Energy: Has an assessment of safety risks to local residents been undertaken as part of the liquefied natural gas terminal procurement process; if so, what potential safety risks have been identified?

The Prime Minister discusses bird flu, scrapping existing iwi agreements from the RMA, celebrity candidates, kneepads and Ryan Fox.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chair of a Northland iwi says plans to scrap iwi involvement in councils under the RMA will take away a seat at the decision making table for Māori. Recommended changes to the proposed RMA reforms include scrapping agreements dictating the role of iwi in council decision making - called Mana Whakahono a Rohe agreements. Political reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira has more.

I don't blame Hipkins for having a crack, but tell him he's dreaming. Having closed, or at least announced they are closing off, the absurd deals between local councils and Māori, once they get the new RMA laws up Hipkins suggests that this will lead to a lot of renegotiation of Treaty settlements. It will do no such thing. You know why? Because it might just be that this Government has had enough of court interference of Māori issues, and the Mike Smith mess might just have been the final straw. I would like to think the interventionist nonsense from the Waitangi Tribunal was the final straw. But the Government seem happy enough to continue to foot that bill, while ignoring pretty much everything they say. The really important bit of the Hipkins intervention is that he has not explicitly said they will reinstate said council deals. Why would he not have said that? Could it possibly be because he too realises that the whole Māorification of this country has gotten wildly out of control, and not even he can bring himself to buy the inevitable fight that would be required in an election campaign if it was him vs Luxon, and one had killed said deals and one was left to defend the indefensible. The headache Hipkins doesn't need of course, is they aren't his deals. It's the councils that should be called out and held to account. It's the councils who are taking the proverbial. That is not to say the Māori caucus won't get to Hipkins. But for now, at least, he takes what most middle-of-the-road New Zealanders would perceive as a moderate, sensible stance. And it's exactly those sorts of stances that win elections. Elections are won in the centre and the Māorification of the country is nowhere near the centre, a place the Labour Party once stood fairly solidly and fairly successfully. Yes, the original Treaty deals have clauses for renegotiation, but they are more about income than local-level dabbling. If any council or iwi want to dabble in a court the court should be ignored. You get the sense that like a lot of ideas not well thought through, any original goodwill was well and truly shot to bits as councils and local Māori, to put it bluntly, took the piss. Well that game, thank goodness, is up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the absence of a sick Jo Luxton (and some Labour ag policy), the gloves come off with the trade spokesman and former Minister of Agriculture. Today we debate the RMA changes, the Indian FTA and wool.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, opposition party Labour has hit out at two of National's policies. Labour has said the RMA reforms and dissolving of council agreements with local Māori will result in a need to renegotiate existing Treaty settlements. And, Labour justice spokesperson Camilla Belich told Andrew Dickens Labour has concerns about the voting law changes disrupting democracy. But, Treaty negotiations minister Paul Goldsmith denied any reason for concern. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federated Farmers’ vice-president is at the Beehive - what’s happening there today? A big win for Feds yesterday with the RMA and the removal of the Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements. Plus, adverse events and providing help for Kaikōura farmers affected by severe weather.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RMA Reform Minister says there's been a "mad rush" for councils and iwi to secure deals before the concept is scrapped. The Government had initially planned for the Mana Whakahono ā Rohe to be transferred to the new Resource Management Act system. But that will no longer be the case, the Government arguing these agreements have become out-of-scope and unfit for purpose. Minister Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking the focus will instead be on identifying sites of cultural significance. He says most New Zealanders would agree pā sites and burial sites should be exempt from development. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister Responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop spoke to the public today with more details about the RMA reform. Bishop confirmed all existing agreements, called Mana Whakahono ā Rohe, between councils and local iwi will be scrapped, replacing them with 'iwi participation agreements'. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan the one main goal is protecting Māori land, "and so the question is how you go about doing that in a streamlined way in the system where you don't have co-governance and you don't have broad cultural rights that are asserted". LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government says some council-iwi agreements have gone beyond the initial intention of the law allowing them. Existing iwi partnerships will be tossed out with new planning laws, despite the Government initially planning to allow councils to keep existing agreements. RMA Reform Parliamentary Under-Secretary Simon Court says the agreements were initially supposed to be about planning matters. He told Ryan Bridge in some cases it instead shifted to co-governance models. Court says there were expanded roles and appointments at the ratepayers' expense. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 21st of July 2026, Inflation figures are out today, Independent Economist and Founder of Bagrie Economics, Cameron Bagrie tells Ryan what we can expect. Andy Burnham's been sworn in as the 7th UK Prime Minister in a decade, Financial Times Whitehall Editor, Lucy Fisher has the latest on who will be in his cabinet. The way Iwi talk to councils about their Treaty rights is changing under new RMA law changes, Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister for RMA reform, Simon Court shares his thoughts. Plus, Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on a former defence force soldier pleading guilty to trafficking cocaine and avoids jail and a one in 15 million pregnancy sees identical quadruplets born in Queensland. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federated Farmers banking and RMA reform spokesman talks about the latest banking survey and why Feds are sounding the alarm over councils rushing to sign new Iwi partnership agreements before the RMA is replaced. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I know the real reason why Federated Farmers is so brassed-off with Environment Canterbury. Nevertheless, I agree with them. They're saying that ECan is showing “flagrant disregard” for the community, with this push it's making for Ngāi Tahu to have a permanent role in the region's resource management after ECan disappears. Because, with the Government's local government reforms, ECan is toast. But what ECan wants to do before it goes out of existence, is sign a deal with Ngāi Tahu and eight of the 10 Canterbury rūnanga, which would have given them a mandatory, permanent role in planning, resource consent processes, monitoring and reporting. Which has got Federated Farmers' RMA spokesperson Mark Hooper all excited. He is condemning the move - saying it shouldn't be happening before the local government reforms. And he wants the Government to step in and tell ECan to drop the idea. And I agree with him. The real reason Federated Farmers is so spooked by this, is that it wil be thinking that it's a repeat of the co-governance sideshow we saw with the previous Labour Government's 3 Waters reforms. But what ECan is doing here is, to put it politely, a case of the cart before the horse. And the Government must step-in and tell them to drop it. Because, if these reforms are going to be worth all the upheaval, we can't have any premature side deals and arrangements being made before it's even known how many councils there are going to be and where they're going to be. To me, this move by ECan looks like an outfit that has its nose out of joint because of the reforms and wants to make some sort of political statement doing this deal with Ngāi Tahu. What ECan will tell you, is that, since 2013, it's had an agreement with Ngāi Tahu which effectively means it doesn't do anything without getting the iwi's approval first. But, because ECan is going to be disestablished, it wants to sneak this one through before the lights go out. Which is a bit like someone selling a business and, before they hand over the keys, giving all the staff a massive pay rise and signing them up to lifetime contracts. Which wouldn't be tolerated. And that's why this move by ECan, which is refusing to talk about it, shouldn't be tolerated. As Mark Hooper from Federated Farmers says: “ECan is showing flagrant disregard for its community, pushing this through with no public notification before it appeared on the agenda.” He says: “That's deeply concerning and we're calling on the Government to intervene, so councils can't rush these agreements through before the system is reformed.” And he's spot on. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Councils are reportedly signing on to new iwi partnership agreements before the Resource Management Act is replaced. In the Government's currently drafted RMA reform, councils won't be able to enter into new Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements which outline how councils and iwi work together on resource management matters. Taxpayers Union Executive Director Jordan Williams joined Kerre Woodham to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and former Labour Minister Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Councils have been signing iwi partnership agreements before the RMA is replaced - are we worried about this? What is Chris Bishop trying to do? ACT leader David Seymour is looking into banning smartphones for under-16s. Do we think this is the way to go? Should we wait and figure things out? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If anyone on a council at the moment can't understand why so many of us ratepayers are so hostile towards them, sometimes bordering on hatred, can I just suggest they take a look at what's going on with these agreements with iwi? That might actually give them a bit of an idea. If you haven't followed this, Chris Bishop is planning to replace the Resource Management Act shortly and his replacement law will not allow councils to sign any more of these agreements. These agreements are called Mana Whakahono a Rohe agreements. In some cases, and certainly in the more extreme examples, they effectively cede significant decision-making power to iwi. The new law will not allow any further agreements to be signed but it will allow existing agreements to continue. So, of course, what's happening is that councils are rushing to sign as many of these things as they can before the law changes. The Far North District Council is trying to sign five of them, apparently without involving elected councillors in the process. They're reportedly not even allowed to see the detail. I've had a letter today from the Mayor of Carterton drawing my attention to the fact that Greater Wellington Regional Council, which covers Carterton, is doing exactly the same thing, despite objections from two of its constituent councils: Carterton and Kāpiti. Environment Canterbury tried to rush one through this week, then got busted and pulled it from the agenda. The fact that councils are being cynical like this will come as no surprise to anyone because they did exactly the same thing with Māori wards when they knew that, in many cases, their own ratepayers did not support them. But this gets much more difficult for the Government because it, particularly the National Party and ACT, said this co-governance stuff would end. Yet they are allowing it to continue under their new RMA laws by permitting these agreements to carry over. They need to change that law. They need to change it before it becomes law if they really meant what they said. Importantly, if they want to retain the faith of the voters who backed them to end this stuff, then they need to act when they have the chance next week, when the select committee report on the RMA reforms comes back. They need to say that these agreements will be rendered void under the new law and that whatever has been signed in a last-minute rush will count for nothing. This is the Government's big test. It's the chance to prove that what it said about co-governance wasn't just hot air. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sacramento County Planning Commission meeting held on July 13, 2026, focused primarily on a zoning appeal for 6548 Sutter Avenue, alongside discussions regarding a deck legalization at Kikub Court and improvements to the county's design review process. 6548 Sutter Avenue Zoning Appeal The central item was a continued hearing from May 11, 2026, regarding a parcel map request and an appeal by neighbors. Staff addressed three specific concerns raised at the previous meeting: Road Maintenance Agreement (RMA): Staff clarified that if neighbors cannot agree on a new RMA, California Civil Code section 845 provides a framework where maintenance costs are shared proportionally. The Sacramento Metro Fire District (SFMD) will enforce road access but not cost-sharing, which remains a civil matter. Construction Staging: While a special condition for on-site construction staging was drafted to prevent blocking the private road, the Commission ultimately decided not to include it, noting that blocking emergency access is already prohibited by existing law. Semi-Rural Character: Staff determined the project is consistent with the Carmichael Action Plan's semi-rural residential definition, as the resulting parcels exceed minimum lot area requirements and allow for open space. Public Testimony and Deliberation: Appellants expressed concerns over increased traffic, the validity of existing private agreements, and unresolved code violations, specifically a recently erected six-foot solid fence. The applicant, Mr. Wong, testified that he has worked to remedy weed abatement issues and applied for a permit for the fence after neighbor complaints. The Commission also discussed a requirement that the applicant either construct an ADU to establish a primary use for the existing pool or remove the pool entirely to comply with zoning codes. Outcome: The Commission voted to deny the appeal and uphold the project approval. The motion included a new condition requiring the applicant to fix the fence violation and amended language for the fire access agreement. Other Meeting Items 3610 Kikub Court Deck: The Commission reviewed a request to legalize an existing deck and gazebo located within a 20-foot erosion zone setback. Staff noted that removing the structure would be a significant financial and structural burden and that similar encroachments exist on neighboring lots. Design Review Streamlining: Staff proposed changes to the Design Review Administrator (DRA) process to reduce duplicative efforts and increase efficiency. The Commission supported these changes, viewing them as a way to reduce bureaucracy and help meet "shot clock" requirements for housing projects. The item passed with a 4-0 vote. Announcements: The Planning Director announced that the next scheduled meeting would be cancelled.

NZPork chief executive discusses the sale of New Zealand’s largest pig farm to local owners and what it means for the sector’s future. Plus, industry investment, RMA reform concerns, country-of-origin labelling and pork’s role as an affordable protein source.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Title: AI Can't Replace This: The Human Side of Referrals Host: Michael J. Maher Description: In this special JAM session episode, Michael J. Maher leads a powerful conversation about the future of referrals, relationships, and real estate in a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence. While AI can help with tasks, content, data, and efficiency, Michael makes one thing very clear: the professionals who master human connection will be the ones who win. Real estate agents, lenders, and business owners who know how to build trust, manage emotions, create authentic relationships, and serve at a high level are not being replaced by AI anytime soon. During this episode, Michael and the Generosity Generation community discuss favorite strategies from "The Seven Levels of Communication", including PowerNotes, First and 10 calls, Connecting with Connectors, the Triangle of Trust, the "With One Exception" response, and the power of being authentic in a marketplace full of automation. You'll hear real stories from members who are implementing these strategies right now and seeing real results, including stronger relationships, deeper referral partnerships, renewed motivation, and significant business growth. This episode is a reminder that referrals are not built by algorithms. They are built through love, generosity, appreciation, consistency, and real human connection. (7L) Referral Strategies: PowerNotes First and 10 Calls Connecting with Connectors The Triangle of Trust Networking Event Mastery Special Offer: Join us in July for 7 Levels Mastery, a special book club and masterclass experience focused on implementing the most powerful strategies from Michael J. Maher's book, "The Seven Levels of Communication." For a limited time, new members can join RMA and participate in 7 Levels Mastery and SummerFest for just $19 in July. Go to 7LMastery.com to get started.

The June 16, 2026, Closing Market Report covers commodity markets, international production costs, agricultural energy sectors, and midwestern weather forecasts. Analyst Susan Stroud notes that a recent geopolitical settlement in Iran has stabilized corn markets and prompted a slight rebound in soybeans. This recovery is driven by speculation of Chinese state-owned purchases and resilient U.S. crush demand, although impending acreage reports and shifting weather forecasts continue to inject volatility into the market. Providing a comparative analysis of international corn production, Joana Colussi explains that while both U.S. and Brazilian farmers have recently incurred financial losses, U.S. deficits are primarily linked to sticky overhead costs like land value, whereas Brazilian expenses are heavily influenced by direct inputs such as imported nitrogen. Furthermore, Dave Chatterton reports that the Iranian settlement is driving down agricultural energy and fertilizer prices, though a complete stabilization to pre-war levels will likely take several months. Chatterton also highlights that the recent release of Risk Management Agency (RMA) yields has promptly triggered ECO and SCO crop insurance payouts for numerous Midwest producers. Concluding the report, meteorologist Don Day forecasts a rapid, severe weather event across the Midwest—driven by the collision of a strong Canadian cold front and a tropical system from the Gulf Coast—which is expected to deliver heavy rainfall, damaging hail, and potential tornadoes to Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.00:00 June 16, 2026 | WILLAg.org01:08 Ag Markets with Susan Stroud, No Bull Ag10:04 U.S. and Brazilian Corn Production Costs Compared13:24 Ag Energies with Dave Chatterton, Strategic Farm Marketing17:52 RMA 2025 Yields Spur ECO / SCO Payments19:59 Ag Weather with Don Day, Day Weather ★ Support this podcast ★

We're told that we can have it all if we time it right: build your career first, then start a family. But what does the medicine actually say? Amanda Goetz sits down with Dr. Lucky Sekhon, a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist at RMA of New York and author of the USA Today bestseller The Lucky Egg. Dr. Lucky busts the biggest fertility myths (no, your fertility doesn't fall off a cliff at 35), explains why so-called "fertility checks" are mostly marketing, and breaks down the real difference between freezing eggs and freezing embryos. She also flips the script on a part of the story we tend to ignore—male-factor infertility, which accounts for roughly half of cases—and why family building is a team sport. Women shouldn't carry all the burden! It's an honest, science-forward, and surprisingly reassuring conversation about the fertility knowledge gap—and how it's okay to not have it all figured out in your 20s. . This episode gets into both the emotional and physical considerations of fertility treatment, and we think it's a worthwhile listen, regardless of what stage of life you might find yourself in—and even if you're undecided on the whole kids thing. Key Takeaways: Fertility doesn't fall off a cliff at 35. It's a gradual continuum, and many women conceive naturally into their 30s and 40s. AMH measures egg count, not fertility, and a low number shouldn't cause panic. Most pop-in or at-home "fertility checks" are marketing. No single test can predict whether you'll struggle to conceive. Start paying attention in your 20s by understanding your cycle and spotting red flags like PCOS or endometriosis. And pay attention to your family history. Freezing eggs and freezing embryos are different—eggs offer more flexibility and stay solely yours, while embryos give clearer answers but need both partners' sign-off. When choosing a clinic, ask about its actual thaw and IVF success rates, not just whether you like the doctor. Male-factor infertility is something we need to talk more about. Every day stress doesn't cause infertility, but insulin resistance is an under-recognized and treatable driver worth checking. (01:20) Intro (03:30) Dr. Lucky's personal journey (08:49) The misinformation problem and why absolutes are a red flag (10:22) The "cliff at 35" myth and the continuum of fertility (11:03) When to start paying attention (hint: your 20s) + birth control myths (15:28) Amanda's PCOS diagnosis (18:31) Family timing, privilege, and perfectionism (21:46) Feeling "behind," the knowledge gap, and giving yourself grace (24:56) Egg freezing: when it should enter the conversation (27:14) All about eggs vs. embryos  (32:12) Men and male-factor infertility (36:00) Rapid fire (44:00) Inside The Lucky Egg GUEST LINKS Read The Lucky Egg https://www.instagram.com/lucky.sekhon/  https://theluckyegg.com/  FOLLOW THE PODCAST IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlboss/ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girlboss  Amanda Goetz: https://www.instagram.com/theamandagoetz/  https://girlboss.com/pages/ambition-2-0-podcast  SIGN UP  Subscribe to the Girlboss Daily newsletter: https://newsletter.girlboss.com/  For all other Girlboss links: https://linkin.bio/girlboss/ ABOUT AMBITION 2.0  Powered by Girlboss, Ambition 2.0 is a podcast where we'll be exploring what it really means to "have it all" in work, family, identity, and self… and if it's actually worth it. Each week, you'll hear from hardworking women who've walked the tightrope of ambition. They'll share their costly mistakes, lessons learned, and practical tips for how to have it all and actually love what you have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas Claxton is an award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitarist, concert producer, and entertainer based in Savannah, Georgia. Known for his powerful voice, dynamic stage presence, and unwavering dedication to live music, Claxton has built a reputation as one of the Southeast's most versatile and respected independent musicians. Over the course of his career, he has performed hundreds of shows annually, sharing his music with audiences throughout the United States while continuing to expand his influence as both a performer and music industry advocate. A classically trained first tenor, Claxton developed his vocal abilities through years of study and mentorship. His musical foundation blends classical technique with the passion and energy of rock music, creating a distinctive sound that has become his trademark. Long before earning regional and national recognition, he honed his craft performing in clubs, bars, festivals, and concert venues throughout the Savannah area, steadily building a loyal following through hard work, consistency, and a deep connection with audiences. As a songwriter, Claxton is known for creating music that combines thoughtful lyrics, memorable melodies, and emotional authenticity. His original recordings have earned praise from critics and listeners alike, while his live performances showcase an ability to seamlessly move between rock, pop, soul, and acoustic styles. Whether performing solo or fronting his bands, he delivers every song with conviction and professionalism. His projects have included the acclaimed groups The Myth and Sonic Temple, both of which have helped establish his reputation as a leading figure in Savannah's music community. Throughout his career, Claxton has received numerous honors for his work as a vocalist and songwriter. A multiple-time Indie Music Channel and RMA award winner, he has been recognized for his achievements as a recording artist and performer. He has also been named Best Male Vocalist multiple times by industry publications and has earned recognition from organizations dedicated to promoting excellence in music performance and education. Beyond performing, Claxton has become known for his work as a concert producer and promoter. His innovative “Me, Myself & Us” Concert Series has brought world-renowned musicians, legendary session players, and celebrated recording artists to Savannah for unique performances and audience discussions. Through these events, he has created opportunities for music fans to experience intimate encounters with artists whose work has shaped generations of popular music. The series has featured musicians associated with artists such as James Taylor, David Bowie, Sting, Aretha Franklin, Tom Petty, and many others. Claxton's commitment to music extends beyond the stage. He has worked as a vocal coach, mentor, and advocate for music education, sharing his knowledge and experience with aspiring performers. His contributions to the music industry have been recognized by organizations such as the NAMM Foundation, which has highlighted his journey as an example of dedication and perseverance in the arts. Today, Thomas Claxton continues to perform, write, record, and produce events while proudly representing Savannah, Georgia, on stages across the country. His career stands as a testament to the power of persistence, artistic integrity, and a lifelong passion for music. Whether captivating audiences with an acoustic guitar, leading a full band, or bringing musical legends together through his concert series, Claxton remains committed to creating meaningful musical experiences and inspiring others through the universal language of song.

In this episode of Rimfire Radio, the crew rips through wild Discord discussions on spray painting guns, bargain .22 uppers, Rougarou pull gauges, and hunting for solid .22 WMR and bolt action options. We sink deep into the tinkering trenches covering MK3-QF2 Charger builds, 10/22 recoil spring tests, trigger upgrades, rotary safety swaps, and ARDREW's fresh GP100 .22LR order — including the critical Hogue wood grip debate to make Okist proud. Dan deals with his Force B1 barrel RMA headache and suppressor purchase failures while we detour into some centerfire talk.

Imagine a lifetime spent diligently saving your acorns, only to face a mental roadblock when it's time to enjoy them. Dana Anspach, CFP®, RMA®, and author of "Living Off Your Acorns," shares how this common challenge impacts retirees and introduces the critical "pre-go" phase.  This episode offers a fresh perspective on retirement planning, emphasizing conscious consumption of retirement funds. Key Takeaways: Identify and plan for the crucial "pre-go" phase of retirement, which involves significant financial and identity shifts Overcome the "super saver" mentality to give yourself permission to enjoy retirement spending and experiences Understand that retirement is not a single phase but multiple stages, each with unique challenges and opportunities Recognize the emotional and psychological hurdles of transitioning from saving to spending retirement funds Explore how to find purpose and joy beyond work through hobbies, travel, and charitable giving Resources Mentioned: Dana's new book: "Living Off Your Acorns: Your Guide To The Four Phases of Retirement" "Control Your Retirement Destiny" by Dana Anspach "Die with Zero" by Bill Perkins "The Prosperous Retirement: A Guide to the New Reality" by Michael Stein Your 12 Good Years article by Dan Hewlett Connect With Dana Anspach: Website: https://www.sensiblemoney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingretirementmakesense    Connect with Benjamin Brandt: Subscribe to the This Week in Retirement: http://thisweekinretirement.com Get the Retire-Ready Toolkit: http://retirementstartstodayradio.com Work with Benjamin: https://retirementstartstoday.com/start Get Benjamin's book!Retirement Starts Today: Your Non-financial Guide to an Even Better Retirement Follow Retirement Starts Today in:Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or iHeart  

In 2023, the National Party's main campaign messaging was around the economy, and how the Labour-led Government had mismanaged the economy and country, causing high inflation, rising living costs, and increasing crime. It wasn't surprising then that the 2024 and 2025 budgets were all about fiscal discipline, a halt to excessive spending, reduced borrowing and “living within our means.” Tax cuts aside, the Government has, for the most part, managed to present its decision making as fair and reasonable. Too reasonable for some people's liking. Ruth Richardson argues that Nicola Willis has not gone far or fast enough in restoring New Zealand's fiscal position, and that the Government is balancing political caution with fiscal repair, instead of making harder and more impactful structural changes. This week, the Government presented a harder edge as it doubled down on reducing the number of public servants and rearranging parts of New Zealand's welfare system. Once again, messaging was key. Some of it was good. Some just made the Government look mean. A change in social housing policy was announced, which aims to balance the support provided for those struggling in social housing with those struggling in private rentals. We absolutely want to make sure those who can look after themselves do so, and those in genuine need are able to access social housing. However getting those in social housing to fit the bill with increased rents to subsidise people in private rentals doesn't appear to be getting anyone ahead - we're just asking one disadvantaged group to help another. There is some interesting thinking around this policy - changing the RMA to allow for an increased supply of long-term, low-rent properties, or properties catering to people with mental health issues or disabilities, so that people can move out of social housing and into private rentals while still getting an accommodation subsidy isn't a bad idea. If you can pull it off. But Nicola Willis' flippant comment that social housing tenants had "won the lotto" - which she expressed regret for - reduced the big picture down to a policy that implied the Government reckons you've got it too good so are going to kick you out of your home. This week, Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston introduced the Disability Support Services Bill to Parliament. While supposedly intended to provide clarity and stability to the system which supports thousands of disabled New Zealanders, it did pretty much the opposite for those who look after a disabled family member by sidestepping a 2025 Supreme Court ruling. The Bill allows the Government to now claim the Crown is not the employer of family carers, those who care for loved ones, sometimes 24/7 and sometimes for their entire lives. It had been a long hard battle for carers to be heard and recognised, and it feels like a recently resolved issue of fairness has been sacrificed. While people affected by the announcements this week may not naturally vote for the current Government, New Zealanders respond well to a sense of fairness. Regardless of who we vote for, we're a decent bunch and don't want to see policy decisions that feel like the final tug of the rug from underneath New Zealanders genuinely in need, at a time when fuel and other costs are increasing. This doesn't mean we can't change systems. This doesn't mean we can't find a more efficient, sustainable and fairer means of looking after as many New Zealanders in need as needed. But you don't have to be or look mean doing it. Thursday is Budget day. The Finance Minister has reduced the amount of new money the Government is giving themselves for day-to-day spending, and is still working to get the books back in balance and the debt curve bending down. Are changes to the public sector or social welfare going to cut it? Maybe it's time to also rethink tax cuts, landlord tax incentives, tobacco breaks and many of the other election incentives that get in the way of achieving this. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In this episode of Fertility Forward, Rena and Dara are joined by journalist and mother, Stephanie Butnick, for an honest conversation about IVF, genetic testing, and the emotional complexities of building a family. Stephanie shares how her journey with RMA began after learning her husband carries a BRCA1 mutation, and why they chose to pursue IVF with pre-implantation genetic testing. She reflects on her second IVF experience and how it differed from the first, while also opening up about the incredible support she received throughout her care. Together, they discuss what it was like for her husband to navigate these experiences as the BRCA1 carrier and how they plan to one day talk to her daughters about the journey that brought them into the world. Stephanie also shares how speaking openly about her experience has helped her connect with others facing similar challenges, emphasizing the importance of community, transparency, and keeping sight of the bigger picture throughout the fertility journey. 

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Why now Sean? I had Covid vibes when I read Sean Sweeney's thinking about the CRL. It was Covid vibes because during that period I cannot tell you how many people I know and regularly dealt with, whether it was people in the media or people from business, who said one thing about the Government and their handling of lockdowns and the economy in private, and something completely different in public. So Sean, having left the CRL to head to Ireland, has now left Ireland but has stopped by long enough to tell us we don't scope our price major projects that well. Who knew? The CRL, at well over $5 billion, is a gargantuan waste of money. Yes, it will improve things and on paper it makes sense because it joins up some rail lines so you can go around and around. But like most things in life, convenience, improvement, or efficiency comes at a cost. What's a terrific idea at $50 is a waste at $200. And for something that started out about $2 billion and will come in at about $6 billion, the CRL has reached the stage where no one really wants to accept responsibility any more for the price and delays, because it got embarrassing a long time ago and tipped over into "well let's just make the most of it and hope it works". It won't of course. Not to the extent they dreamed, because what they dream of is New York and London, and we have never been that and never will be. Anyway, part of where Sean is right is ideology blinds common sense. Too many people want a say and before you know it, everything is a combination of delayed and expensive. Yes, the fast-track RMA reform will help. Less legal action will help. Fewer opportunities for review will help. And God forbid, cross party support would help. But what would also help is some backbone – people who say what they believe, whether it gets them attention, or into trouble, or not. There are too many pussies in places of influence. Too many spineless, scaredy cats who want the job, or the title, or the reputation, or the pay-packet, and just grin and bear it, or defend it, or lie about it, and babble nonsensical rubbish instead of being honest. As much as I appreciate Sean telling it like it is, and he's right and possibly someone in charge might take notice, what I would appreciate more was the same commentary before he filed the resignation letter and scarpered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RMA Minister says councils have already signalled they'd like to join forces with neighbours. The Government's announced a fast-track amalgamation process, asking councils to submit proposals for merging with neighbours to form unitary authorities. They have three months to submit a rough plan. Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking there's quite a lot of momentum behind it already. He says they've had quite a lot of councillors, mayors, and people on local government land express interest in getting on with it and amalgamating, so they're giving them the opportunity. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So I was in Christchurch giving a speech to part of Local Government New Zealand - the South Island arm - so the room was full of mayors and councillors from across the South Island. One of the topics up for discussion was what councils around the country need to do, or could do, to win back public approval. I have to be honest: I left that room - and you know my views on councils - feeling just a little bit sorry for the councillors and mayors I met. The ones I spoke to seemed to be honestly trying. They admitted they've got more to do and that there are stupid costs they need to cut as well. But what they told me is that they're up against it. They're dealing with things they can't change: national laws like the RMA that tie their hands, and unelected staff who just go ahead and do their own thing. And sure enough, there's a story that illustrates at least some of that perfectly. Wellington City Council staff have spent $130,000 on new art for their flash new building - a building where they've hogged the top floors and shoved the mayor downstairs, where he's staring at a wall. Now, the thing is, they don't need art. They have no money and they're going hard on Wellington ratepayers. They do not need to be spending on art. They've already got an extensive collection they could draw from, which includes Colin McCahon, Toss Woollaston, Ralph Hotere, Dick Frizzell - Pablo Picasso, for goodness' sake.Judging by the criticism from elected councillors, it seems those councillors didn't even know the unelected staff were splashing out on fancy art. That's what these people are up against: bureaucrats who treat ratepayers like a bottomless ATM. That is a major problem. Now, I'm not making excuses for elected councillors or mayors - they have their own part to play in big spending. But some of them are genuinely trying. They're just up against decades of ingrained largesse like this. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duncan Garner takes aim at the growing fight over Santana Minerals' proposed gold mine in Central Otago, after Ngāi Tahu opposed the project following reports of a $180 million figure being discussed. Duncan argues this is no ordinary consent battle. He says it goes to the heart of whether New Zealand is still a place where major projects can get built, investors can have certainty, and high paying regional jobs can actually exist. ACT MP and undersecretary Simon Court joins the show to discuss the Santana mine, the RMA changes coming through Parliament, and whether the Government's reforms will stop what he calls “shakedowns” in the planning system. Duncan also shares the story of a local business owner giving up on New Zealand and heading to Australia to try his luck in the mines. Is this about protecting the environment, or has the system tipped too far? And if New Zealand keeps making it this hard to build, who will be left to pay the bills? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Questions to Ministers Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? GREG FLEMING to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? ORIINI KAIPARA to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What assurances, if any, can he give to the people of Tamaki Makaurau that his RMA reforms will not impact the protection of the Waitakere Ranges? ANDY FOSTER to the Minister for Regional Development: What recent announcements has he made? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? TIM VAN DE MOLEN to the Minister for Trade and Investment: What recent announcement has the Government made regarding the free-trade agreement with India? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Development: Does he support the proposal to cut roles from Te Puni Kokiri, on top of earlier reductions; if so, why? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Associate Minister of Agriculture: What recent announcement has the Government made about supporting farmers and growers? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister of Immigration: Does she agree with the Union Network of Migrants that "migrants are not disposable workers"; if not, why not? TANGI UTIKERE to the Minister of Transport: Does he stand by his statement regarding heavy vehicle weight limits that "there are sensible changes we can make that will lift productivity without compromising standards"? RIMA NAKHLE to the Associate Minister of Transport: What recent announcements has he made about land transport rules?

Double Tap - Ep 459 This episode of Double Tap is brought to you by: C&G Holsters (Code: WLSISLIFE) Gideon Optics (Code: WLSISLIFE) Rost Martin (Code: WLSISLIFE) Night Fision (Code: WLSISLIFE) Blue Alpha Second Call Defense Text Dear WLS or Reviews +1 743 500 2171  Public   Show Titles   GOA GOALS Aug 1-2 in Iowa. https://goals.goa.org/ GunCon.net Tickets on sale now. Use code AGENCY171 Dear WLS Question from Beefa King Your Mom I just put together an AR10 in .308 and would like to take it hunting for pronghorn out in Colorado. I threw a 1-6 LPVO on it so I could take it to the range but do you think I should upgrade optics? Question from Keith M WINNER Form 1 question, when the atf asks for photos for a suppressor build is it of raw materials or what ? Appreciate y'all and enjoy listening , makes the work day go by faster& annoys the libtards Question from Jason L First off, which Gideon optic would you recommend for a 43X? Secondly, my 12yo son wants to get into USPSA shooting. 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Question from Cody Huey from Texas Best caliber for nilgai? What could you get away with? Cody Huey Gun Industry News Breek Arms Trash Shield Breek Arms has introduced the Trash Shield, a HUB-compatible blast-forwarding device designed to redirect concussion, noise, and muzzle blast downrange for shooters using modern suppressor mounting systems. Constructed from aerospace-grade 7075-T6 aluminum with Type III hard-coat anodizing, it features aggressive exterior geometry for secure grip and minimal added length/weight. It enhances comfort in high-volume training, matches, and confined environments like indoor ranges. The Gist: Available now through Breek Arms and authorized dealers. Bottom Line: HUB-compatible (1.375×24) with Plan B, Breek-LOK; aerospace-grade 7075-T6 aluminum; Type III hard-coat anodizing; aggressive grip geometry; minimal length/weight addition; redirects blast downrange. Imported Story https://pew.report/c/wTFv4k Rost Martin RM1F and RM1F Tactical Pistols Texas-based Rost Martin has released two new full-size, budget-friendly pistols in the RM1 family for 2026: the standard RM1F and the RM1F Tactical. Both feature 4.5-inch hammer-forged match barrels, nitrocarburized steel slides, fully ambidextrous controls, optics-ready slides, and double-action/single-action triggers with a 5-pound pull. The standard model includes a 17-round magazine plus a 19-round extended mag, while the Tactical ships with a 17-round plus 24-round extended mag, threaded barrel, and suppressor-height sights. The Gist: For 2026; available at Guns.com (expected discounted prices).0 Impact: MSRP $468 (RM1F); $519 (RM1F Tactical).0 EAA Unveils Girsan Witness2311 SC9 XXX and CMX XXX Handguns At the NRA Annual Meeting 2026 in Houston, EAA introduced two new models in the Girsan Witness2311 family: the compact SC9 XXX for concealed carry and the feature-enhanced CMX XXX. Both are double-stack 9mm pistols blending 1911 ergonomics with modern updates like optics cuts and accessory rails. They offer affordable pricing with MSRPs just over $599 for the SC9 XXX and under $1,000 for the CMX XXX. The Gist: Unveiled at NRA Annual Meeting 2026; now shipping to distributors (CMX confirmed shipping as of March 2026)3910 Impact: SC9 XXX MSRP just over $599 ($599 listed); CMX XXX MSRP $999 (under $1,000)3910 Bottom Line: SC9 XXX: Compact concealed carry, 16-round capacity, textured grips, ambi thumb safety, accessory rail, crisp SA trigger with short reset. CMX XXX: Two-tone Cerakote, RMSc optic cut, lightening cuts, no grip safety (auto firing pin block), 17+1 capacity (some sources 16), 4.25in bull barrel, full accessory rail, tuned 4.5lb trigger391110 Precision Armament TiTrex-360 Suppressor The Precision Armament TiTrex-360 is a multi-caliber suppressor designed for bolt guns, lever guns, 9mm semi-auto pistols, PCCs, sub-guns, and AR-style rifles up to .358 caliber / .300 Remington Ultra Magnum. It features a .36 bore, additively manufactured titanium construction weighing 7.2 oz, X-CORE for future upgrades via RMA, and accepts hub thread accessories with Bravo threading. Video review covers accuracy testing, gas effects on AR-15, recoil reduction, and modularity via end cap swaps. Bottom Line: Bore: .36; Material: Additively manufactured titanium with 17-4 stainless steel band; Weight: 7.2 oz; Calibers: 9mm to .300 RUM; Mounting: Bravo threaded, hub accessories; X-CORE upgradeable; NERVES cooling technology; K-brake end cap for recoil reduction Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 9mm PDW Springfield Armory has released the SAINT Victor 9mm PDW, a compact 9mm pistol-caliber carbine featuring a 5.5-inch barrel and SB Tactical HBPDW brace. It utilizes forged 7075 T6 aluminum receivers, a free-float M-LOK handguard, and a nickel boron coated flat trigger. The firearm weighs 5 lbs 15 oz and measures 18.5″ to 23.25″ in length. The Gist: Announced April 2026; no specific retailers listed. Impact: MSRP: $1,399 Bottom Line: Caliber: 9mm; Barrel: 5.5″ CMV Melonite® 1:10 twist 1/2×28; Weight: 5 lbs 15 oz; Length: 18.5″–23.25″; Forged 7075 T6 aluminum receivers; Aluminum M-LOK free-float handguard; SB Tactical HBPDW brace; Nickel boron flat trigger; 32-round magazine; Tungsten Gray cerakote. Imported Story https://pew.report/c/F43R1u Henry H1 Bandit Henry Repeating Arms has released the H1 Bandit, a compact lever-action rimfire rifle available in .22 LR/.22 Short or .22 WMR calibers. It features a checkered American walnut Monte Carlo stock, Picatinny rail for optics, and suppressor-ready threaded muzzle. Designed for youth and smaller-framed adults, it emphasizes fast handling for varmint control. Impact: $590 for the .22LR/.22 Short version, or $690 for the .22 Magnum version. Bottom Line: Calibers: .22LR/.22 Short or .22 WMR; round blued steel barrel; 13-inch length of pull; checkered genuine American walnut pistol grip-style buttstock with Monte Carlo stock; no iron sights, Picatinny rail on receiver; suppressor-ready with 1/2×28 threaded muzzle and downward-angled mag tube for 1-inch OD suppressors. Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 Revolver Smith & Wesson unveiled the Bodyguard 2.0 revolver at the NRA Annual Meeting, a revamped .38 Special +P five-shot snubnose designed for concealed carry. It features a lightweight build at just over 14 ounces with a 1.875-inch stainless-steel barrel, polymer and aluminum grip components, ambidextrous cylinder release, improved ejector, thick rubberized boot-style grips, and a bright orange Patridge front sight. The update emphasizes enhanced ergonomics, light weight, and concealability for personal defense. Bottom Line: .38 Special +P caliber; 5-shot cylinder; 1.875-inch stainless-steel barrel; 14+ oz weight; polymer/aluminum grips with rubberized texturing; ambidextrous cylinder release; easier ejector; orange Patridge front sight with deep rear notch0 Bear Creek Arsenal BC-10 .22 Creedmoor AR-10 Bear Creek Arsenal introduces a .22 Creedmoor upper receiver for its BC-10 AR-10 platform, utilizing a 20-inch parkerized barrel with 1:8 twist and billet aluminum upper. The semi-automatic rifle weighs 8.31 lbs with a 20-round magazine, features a 15-inch M-Lok handguard, side-charging handle option, and a smooth 4 lb 14 oz trigger. Performance testing with Hornady ammunition shows sub-1.5 inch groups at 100 yards and flat trajectory to 500 yards. The Gist: Available now from Bear Creek Arsenal catalog; upper receiver sold separately for existing AR-10s. Impact: MSRP $549.99 Bottom Line: .22 Creedmoor caliber; 20-inch medium contour barrel (1:8 twist, threaded 5/8-24); 8.31 lbs (w/ 20-rd mag); 38.12-41.31 inches OAL; billet aluminum upper; 15-inch M-Lok handguard; mil-spec lower; 4 lb 14 oz trigger; uses 7.62×51 magazines; optics-ready Picatinny rail.0 Streamlight LiteBox 1Million Streamlight launched the LiteBox 1Million, a rechargeable search light delivering 1 million candela with a beam distance over one mile, designed for professional uses like firefighting, emergency response, and industrial inspections. It features 3,300 lumens on high with a 4-hour runtime, an articulating head that pivots 135 degrees and rotates 270 degrees, and compatibility with existing LiteBox accessories. The light uses two 7.2V 6.8Ahr Li-Ion batteries, recharges in 9 hours, and is built with weatherproof, high-impact ABS thermoplastic housing. The Gist: Introduced at FDIC International, April 23-25 in Indianapolis, IN; no specific retail release date or retailers stated. Impact: MSRP ranges from $659.00 to $715.00 depending on configuration. Bottom Line: 1 million candela, over 1-mile beam distance (illuminates objects over 1.25 miles); 3,300 lumens high (4-hour runtime), 500 lumens low (20-hour runtime); three white high powe

Liz looks at the Planning Bill, which is part of the legislative reform of the RMA, and what it means. 

In this episode of the ProSight Banking Strategies Podcast, Frank Devlin speaks with Mark Majeske, SVP of Faster Payments at Alacriti, about the rapid evolution of instant payments in the U.S. banking system. They explore where real-time payments stand today, comparing RTP and FedNow adoption, usage patterns, and growth prospects. Majeske explains why customer expectations—such as 24/7 access, faster payroll, and instant disbursements—are driving demand, and why many banks are choosing to support multiple payment rails. The discussion also covers fraud considerations, product strategy, the future of ACH and wires, and emerging technologies like stablecoins. The views expressed by the speakers are the speakers' own and do not reflect the views of ProSight Financial Association, BAI, or RMA. The views expressed and information shared are of a general nature and are not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity. No one should act upon any such views or information shared during this podcast without appropriate professional advice after a thorough examination of the particular situation.

On today's podcast episode, I'm joined by Dr. Kristin Bendikson and Dr. Dana McQueen, and we're discussing lifestyle factors and miscarriage. This discussion is part of a series on miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL).    Dr. Dana McQueen is with RMA in San Francisco, and Dr. Bendikson is the director of clinical development at KindBody. She joins the show to talk about the life style factors that may come into play with miscarriage. We talk about BMI and body size, exercise, supplement, stress, and more. Find out more on Dr. Aimee's website. Visit Dr. Kristin Bendikson's website. You can find Dr. Dana McQueen at RMA   Do you have questions about IVF, and what to expect? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org  where you can schedule a consultation.

Today's episode is a special one — it's a replay of Ali's 2023 conversation with Dr. Lucky Sekhon. Lucky is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and OB-GYN at RMA of New York. She's also one of the most trusted voices on social media and TV when it comes to fertility, IVF, and reproductive health, breaking down complicated topics with clarity, compassion, and actual science.In this conversation, Lucky opens up about her own family-building journey — including how, when it came time to start her family, she chose to create embryos and go through IVF herself. Ali and Lucky talk about what it's like when the fertility doctor becomes the fertility patient, how that perspective shapes the way she treats her own patients, and why she's so passionate about helping people understand their reproductive options.Since this interview originally aired, Lucky has also written a fantastic book called The Lucky Egg, which helps people better understand fertility, IVF, and reproductive health. So whether you're hearing this conversation for the first time or coming back to it, it's a really thoughtful look at fertility from both sides of the exam table.EPISODE SPONSORS: THE WORK OF ART BOOK SERIESAli's Children's Book Series about IVF, IUI and Family Building Through Assisted Reproductive Technology https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksThe 3-book bundle is now just $49 (normally $79)!The latest book in the Work of ART series, “You Are a Work of ART," is for every kiddo born through ART -- and the people who love them.PHERDALIG: @pherdal_sciencePherDal is the world's first and only FDA-cleared, sterile, at-home insemination kit designed to help people build their families in the comfort of home. Created by parents who've been there, PherDal is safe, simple, and affordable—putting more options in your hands as you grow your family. Explore at PherDal.com.Go to PherDal.com today and use code INFERTILEAF for $10 off.BELIIG: @belibabywww.belibaby.com Are you thinking about growing your family? Whether you're just starting to plan or are actively trying to conceive, preconception health is key. Beli has vitamins to help both women and men optimize their health before pregnancy. With essential nutrients like Folate, Iodine, and Zinc, Beli ensures your body is ready for this exciting next step. Give yourself and your future baby the best foundation for a healthy start.Visit Belibaby.com today and use code IAF15 for 15% off your first order. Our Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp dot com. Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af-infertility-and-modern-family-building-through-art/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy