Podcasts about Sami

This week Tim Kail opens up about his increased passion for professional wrestling and what that means for his mental state. He discusses Fight Forever: The Ballad of Kevin and Sami by JJ McGee and how it uncorked his imagination as he spent three days cat sitting in an apartment overlooking The Hudson River.  

Before diving into this week's @Betches, Aleen and Sami congratulate Jordana on the birth of her BABY! Then they dive into the week's chaos. First up, Brooklyn Beckham's latest family drama, plus whether Nicola Peltz did or didn't rewrite the wedding story. Aleen and Sami flip through his photography book and ask, “Are elephants really that hard to photograph?” Next, they put on their lawyer hats and dig into the Taylor Swift and Blake Lively texts, unpacking what those messages say about their friendship and why Justin Baldoni got called a “doofus.” Finally, they break down the Summer House heartbreak, Taylor Swift watching Donna Kelce on The Traitors, and the very important question: what is happening with Greenland? Go to the @Betches YouTube page to watch full length episodes every Friday: Youtube.com/@betchespod   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are talking about everything wrestling in the WWE world!!! Nando T and Jonathan will be live at TNA on AMC, be sure to look for us!!! We will be on TV!!! haha......all kidding aside todays episode we discuss the new roster on NXT and give first impressions......plus round table of topics, you just made the list and a breakdown of highlights from Smackdown and RAW!!! CHEERS!!!JERKING THE CURTAINROUND TABLE OF TOPICSNEWSTNA spending some of that AMC money……Elana Black and Daria Rae have been signed Becky says last run, last contract Tommaso is officially done with WWEBaron Corbin to AEWChelsea hints at Unreal spinoff focused on female locker room “You Just Made the List” Top 5 WWE superstar logos SMACKDOWN The Champ kicks off the show and has a marching band…..no rematch for Cody makes this story more interesting Tourney kicks off with an RKO…….poor Miz Who knocked out Fatu's teeth??? Drew running from him makes me nervous Wyatt Sicks want their lantern back, the message is poetic from Uncle Howdy…..better without the mask???Cody getting MJ like with the fans This UK crowd is confusing…..boos and cheers for Cody…..either way Cody is pissed Matt Cardona putting over Trick and Kit……sucks my hairy ass Cody vs Fatu is grrrreat for business Chelsea gives her best but comes up short against the Muscle Muffin Dragunov losing to Sami is bad for business RAWGunther and AJ kick off the show, Gunther playing head games Nattie going heel, this could get interesting What is my GM up to??? Think he's had more than a drink Would have rather heard Jey enter RR on social media What's that look from Roxeanne???We need more Penta, Rey and Dragon Lee….AP you sneaky devil

Celebrate Giant Robots' 600th episode in style as Sami pulls together thoughtbot staff old and new to celebrate this monumental milestone. Sami shines a light on his colleagues at thoughtbot and the history of the show, reflecting on how far they've all come and what makes thoughtbot feel so special, before putting his guests in the hot seat with some hard hitting trivia that only another thoughtbotter could know. — Your guests for the 600th episode of Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots have been: Bethan Ashley - Svenja Schäfer - Ferdia Kenny - Moses Amama - Rémy Hannequin - Sarah Lima - Trésor Bireke - Dawn Delatte - Aji Slater - Neil Carvalho - Louis Antonopoulos You can find Chad all over social media as @cpytel and Sami through his website. You can also connect with the trio via their LinkedIn pages - Chad - Will - Sami. Got room for more? Dive into the archive of Giant Robots and check out some of the key episodes mentioned on today's show. Episode 1: Polymorphism vs. Conditionals Episode 244: A Fork in the Road with Seth Godin Episode 562: The Evolution of Design Sprints with Dawn Delatte and Elaina Natario Episode 571: Space, Software and Surprises with Rémy Hannequin If you would like to support the show over the next 100 episodes why not head over to our GitHub page, or check out our website. Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - LinkedIn - Mastodon - YouTube - Bluesky © 2026 thoughtbot, inc.

As the son of an Irish mother and a Palestinian father, Sami Abu Wardeh has experienced the effects of colonialism, war and displacement many times in his life and how it has shaped his family's past.Turning away from a career in medicine in favour of comedy, he is now exploring what resistance really means in the face of adversity, in his show ‘Palestine: Peace de Resistance' which will be shown at the Project Arts Theatre in Dublin on the 26th and 27th of January...He joins Seán to discuss.

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Sami Dridi from the University of Arkansas explains the molecular and physiological impact of beta mannan on poultry health and performance. He breaks down how beta mannan triggers inflammation, affects gut integrity, and reduces feed efficiency, and he shares research on how beta mannanase can counter these challenges. Listen now on all major platforms!"Beta mannan creates physiological, immunological, and metabolic challenges that influence overall nutrient use and bird performance."Meet the guest: Dr. Sami Dridi is a Professor at the University of Arkansas, leading the Laboratory of Avian Endocrinology and Molecular Genetics within the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science. His research explores heat stress responses, intestinal integrity, and metabolic disorders such as muscle myopathies in poultry. His recent work examines beta mannan and beta mannanase effects on performance and gut health. Listen to this Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast episode with Dr. Sami Dridi on all major platforms.Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:39) Introduction(03:45) Beta mannan effects(05:19) Gut integrity impact(06:57) Enzyme function(07:46) Performance results(10:50) Future applications(13:07) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: BASF* Kemin* Fortiva- Anitox- Poultry Science Association- DietForge

Father Nathan's extraordinary guests are Sami Madden, Jessica Cox, and Louis Fazio Jr. Each brings a unique, compassionate perspective to the conversation. Sami Madden, an advocate for inclusivity, spoke about the importance of creating environments where everyone can thrive. Jessica Cox, known for her incredible achievements as a pilot, motivational speaker, and author, emphasizes the power of determination. Louis Fazio Jr., a social worker and author, highlights the need for compassion for everyone we meet.Samir (Sami) Madden is a quadrimembral amputee and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies and History. Sami is the President of the International Child Amputee Network (I-CAN). I-CAN is committed to bringing together these children and their families to enhance the quality of life for the children and young adults based on the concept of mentors helping families, parents helping parents, and kids helping kids.Jessica Cox is a motivational speaker featured around the world. Jessica was born without arms and uses her feet the way most people use their hands. She learned to see the blessings in her life and accept herself as a whole person. Now, Jessica flies airplanes, drives cars, is married, and otherwise lives a normal life. Jessica is the author of Disarm Your Limits (https://a.co/d/fvTgaCS). Jessica, along with volunteers, is building The Impossible Airplane, a custom 200 mph, 4-seat airplane she will use to circumnavigate the world. She founded Rightfooted Foundation International to further her advocacy for children with limb differences and other disabilities around the world. Louis Fazio Jr. is both an author and a social worker. His upcoming book, Privilege Interrupted: My Brother's Keeper, is co-authored with Matthias J. Mahoney. Born into privilege—but shaped by adversity, this compelling memoir explores themes of resilience, identity, and advocacy.  Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastlehttps://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FatherNathanGCastleOPListen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate. My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition has helped more than 700 souls transition from one afterlife plane to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do. Theme music: Derek Gust

Brad and Tyler share their takeaways from attending AEW Dynamite and AEW Collision in Phoenix. They discuss Marina Shafir's ascension, envision a future Kyle Fletcher babyface run, and share other observations from their live experience. The guys also react to Powerhouse Hobbs reportedly signing with WWE, forecast Sami Zayn's spring, and debrief on what went wrong with TNA's week.Other topics include:At the Movies: "His & Hers"Back in the Day: 2016 RewindBad Bunny's Super Bowl TeaseFollow the show for exclusive updates.Social: @gipod19 Web: gimmickinfringementpod.com, 19mediagroup.comGoods: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com0:00 Intro5:06 Back in the Day — 2016 Rewind17:33 Live Event Jones — AEW in Phoenix 45:18 At the Movies — “His & Hers”52:00 Steph Watch — Déjà vu in Germany 54:18 WWE — Kit's Bop, Trick's Pop, and Sami's Fist Drops1:13:46 WDWM — TNA Takeaways, Bad Bunny Halftime Teaser1:21:40 ClosingFollow 19 Media Group:Twitter: @19MGroupInstagram: 19mediagrouphttps://www.19MediaGroup.comDiscover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Eclesiastul 4 4. Am mai văzut că orice muncă şi orice iscusinţă la lucru îşi are temeiul numai în pizma unuia asupra altuia. Şi aceasta este o deşertăciune şi goană după vânt.5. Nebunul îşi încrucişează mâinile şi îşi mănâncă însăşi carnea lui.6. Mai bine o mână plină de odihnă decât amândoi pumnii plini de trudă […]

On this week's @ betches, Aleen and Sami kick off with a catch up and officially enter their mahjong era, then recap the Golden Globes 2026 from Nikki Glaser's best lines to music cues that made zero sense. Aleen tells many tales from her work trip in LA. She talks about Spotify party celebrity sightings, forgetting names of celebrities in their face, and how she met some of the Heated Rivalry cast. Plus, they unveil a new segment and ask their burning question: why won't Timothée Chalamet say Kylie Jenner's name out loud? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Reiner’s former lawyer, Alan Jackson, stunned listeners by revealing he dropped Reiner’s case at the last minute for “confidential” reasons—urging the public to stop speculating why. Meanwhile, family drama exploded for Charlie Sheen after daughter Lola fiercely denied sister Sami’s claim that she’s secretly dating Sami’s ex. And in a late-night shocker, Kiefer Sutherland, 59, was arrested after allegedly threatening to “kill” his rideshare driver when asked to remain in the car, capping off an explosive week of celebrity turmoil. Rob’s latest exclusives and insider reporting can be found at robshuter.substack.com His forthcoming novel, It Started With A Whisper, is now available for pre-order See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney Arlene Haeggquist, survivor advocate and legal powerhouse, shares how women can take legal action against workplace sexual harassment, assault, and abuse. Learn documentation strategies, your legal rights, and how to empower yourself through the court process.   This episode covers: ✨ Workplace sexual harassment and assault—50% of women experience it ✨ How to document abuse for legal cases (emails, screenshots, timestamps) ✨ Your legal rights as a survivor of workplace abuse ✨ Breaking the silence: why reporting matters ✨ Building support systems during litigation ✨ Toxic workplace culture and power dynamics ✨ Healing from financial abuse and exploitation ✨ Arlene's story: From abuse survivor to advocate for thousands   Perfect for survivors, advocates, and anyone wanting to understand workplace rights, boundaries, and legal empowerment.   Your journey from victim to survivor to thriver starts here. If you're ready to reclaim your life and learn from others' healing journeys, hit subscribe and join our community of resilient souls. Have a story to share? Email us at HealingFromEmotionalAbusePod@gmail.com —we'd love to feature your questions, healing strategies, opinions and survivor testimonies on the podcast.   Transcript of Episode:    

2 Timotei 3 16. Toată Scriptura este insuflată de Dumnezeu şi de folos ca să înveţe, să mustre, să îndrepte, să dea înţelepciune în neprihănire,17. pentru ca omul lui Dumnezeu să fie desăvârşit şi cu totul destoinic pentru orice lucrare bună.

First Benjamin shares his personal Pathfinder experience in the freezing cold Canadian winter while troubleshooting its windshield wiper woes. Then Sami jumps into action to review the new 2026 Toyota bZ. Not to be confused by the outgoing bZ4X or all-new and completely different bZ Woodland, the bZ gets tons of upgrades from the old Toyota EV. Still, Sami struggles to see the silver lining for such a late entry to the mainstream EV segment. Then Benjamin has a quick review of the 2026 BMW M340 xDrive 50 Jahre Edition, a special edition of the podcast favorite 3 Series. With fancy equipment and a great powertrain, Benjamin has mostly positive things to say about the new 3, except for its choice of winter rubber. Finally, the guys discuss some wild news from Stellantis regarding its PHEV vehicles, which gets them thinking about invisible vehicles (or the ones that have wandered off to "the island of misfit cars") Thanks for listening!

On the first recording of 2026 for @betches, Sami and Jordana dive into the Ashley Tisdale mom group saga, unpacking what was reported, what was denied, and what Hilary Duff's husband had to say about it. After, we arrive in St. Barts where Alix Earle and Tom Brady's may be hooking up, Bethenny Frankel is self-unaware of instagram presence, and why every celebrity yacht was stuck in the Caribbean. Finally, they drop their hot takes of what is in and out for 2026. Spoiler: Jordana is a big fan of millennial gray. Go to the Betches YouTube page to watch full length episodes every Friday: Youtube.com/@betchespod   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb-R2XjIj3Q 26 Dec 2025 Join us in a conversation between Joti Brar and Sami from Social Right Ireland. Social Rights Ireland is a revolutionary group protesting against the Zionist project of Israel within Ireland and rallying support for Palestine across all spheres of life including academia. Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/

In today's episode it's a hot one, the TFP team comes together to discuss the latest news surrounding WWE!!! What's going on with Ciampa, hot potato with the titles......AGAIN!!! NXT's roster gets cut in half, Ava's real test as a GM is coming. Why were certain superstars like Sol Ruca left behind, is their unfinished business for her??? No Y2J on RAW and so much more!!! CHEERS!!!JERKING THE CURTAINROUND TABLE OF TOPICSNEWSCiampa rumors catching heat of a WWE exit when contract expires RAW gets bouncy…..Evans signed Netflix is the new home for the WWE library Keith Lee medically unfit to return to wrestling “You Just Made the List” Top 5 WWE Toys SMACKDOWN Randy confirms Miz has tiny balls, great to see the Viper back The real legend killer sends a message to CodyThat boot Lash gave to Iyo was Legendary, no secret who's winning on RAWJordynne Grace is a free agent??? The NXT roster is really going to get an overhaul Is Kit Wilson the new Fandango???So is it Zack Ryder or Matt Cardona??? Either way great to see him back with WWEHere we go with the Sami Zayne “I'm coming for the title” sob story…….who's story is worse, Trick or Sami??? Trick officially on Smackdown now Miz is grrreat for business, poor dude cant catch a break MFT got more problems than Wyatt Sicks……does Shinsuke move the needle???Drew keeps fucking with Cody and it's good…….lets talk about the 3 stages of HellDammit!!! Chelsea loses the US Title Damien and Aleister looked like a 2K video game RAWThings get Strange on RAWRheyo and the Kibuki Warriors kick off the show……hot potato Can I just say AP makes RAW different AJ and Gunther cooksThe Vision hyping Bron like he's a boxer is hilarious Thank you Becky!!!Raquel and Stephanie set for a grrreat story Liv's return doesn't start easy…..Lyra is the welcome back Bron looks damn good in those Wolfpack colors……Punk wearing a letterman's jacket is classic Punk and Bron give us one helluva banger NXTNew Years Evil Ava has her hands full, already cleaning house…..great move by kicking out Blake Tatum ends the feud with IzzyNXT gets a French Luchador??? Kendal and Jacy put on a banger……run it back Vanity Project moving to NXT…..roster getting younger Culling strikes at the right time……what's next for Thea Hail???I'm not liking the line up for Ethan Page Shiloh Hills tooth falling on Arianna Grace was lowkey funny Ava makes a huge announcement but Oba leaves NXT on a cliffhanger…..let's talk about the future of NXT Check out the Smackdown Siblings on TikTok Episodes dropping weekly!!!Follow on the gram @the.funkaholiks.pod THEE POD THAT TALKS WHAT THEY LOVE 

Exercise isn't just “nice to have” during cancer, it can function like treatment for the side effects: fatigue, muscle loss (sarcopenia), joint pain, neuropathy, weakness, and even lymphedema risk reduction.In this episode of Patient from Hell, host + cancer survivor Samira Daswani sits down with Sami (exercise + cancer specialist focused on implementation) to break down what the research is finally confirming and what patients can do today, even with low energy, limited time, or zero equipment.We also unpack the headline-grabbing findings from the CHALLENGE Trial in colorectal cancer: a structured, coached exercise program was associated with a 28% lower risk of recurrence or new primary cancer and raises the bigger question: why isn't exercise prescribed like medicine?Key takeaways you'll learn:- Why strength training is the #1 lever for cancer-related fatigue + muscle loss- How to reduce joint pain (including hormone-therapy related joint pain)Simple “wake the nerves up” tactics for neuropathy- Lymphedema: prevention vs management + why early assessment matters- Chemo brain: why “automation” (classes + follow-alongs) can be the hack- The starter protocol: 10–15 minutes, every other dayChapter Codes 00:00 Exercise as “treatment” for cancer side effects (fatigue, sarcopenia, function)00:30 Meet Sami: implementation theory (how she got into exercise + cancer)02:37 “How I f***ed up into this” — origin story + early patient experiences05:20 The headline research: what the CHALLENGE Trial showed07:19 The big number: 28% lower recurrence/new primary (structured group)08:40 Trial design: education vs coached/supervised exercise11:03 Symptom playbook begins: what exercise helps most11:35 Fatigue: why strength training rebuilds your “engine”14:09 What counts as strength training (real-world examples)15:46 Joint pain: lubrication, range of motion, yoga/Tai Chi basics17:22 Hormone therapy joint pain: why feet + shoulders show up big20:06 Plantar fasciitis: barefoot time + ball rolling + lifestyle traps21:47 Neuropathy: “wake the nerves up” + balance + sensation tools24:29 Lymphedema: prevention vs management + catch it early28:04 Weakness: mitochondria, estradiol, and fast-twitch strength loss30:34 Chemo brain: automate workouts so you don't have to think33:59 Safety fear: “If chemo didn't kill you, a squat won't” (starting smart)38:33 Where to start: 10–15 minutes every other day40:17 Two starter moves: sit-to-stands + countertop pushups41:14 Just diagnosed? Keep routine—lower intensity + prioritize strength42:25 Wrap + the bigger message: independence, quality of life, green lightAbout Patient From HellPatient From Hell is hosted by cancer survivor and founder Samira Daswani, who asks the questions most patients are too overwhelmed—or too afraid—to ask. The show brings together doctors, researchers, advocates, and survivors to reveal evidence-based answers for patients navigating the chaos of cancer. Subscribe for episodes that blend science, compassion, and clarity—without the medical jargon. Connect & Follow Samira Daswani LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samiradaswani/Manta Cares: https://www.mantacares.comDisclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have, and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

Happy New Year Smackdown is good again? So far. Fast Forward till Randy is in ring Everyone wants Cody's title Nobody cares about 8 woman tag Kire takes forever I thought he was the blonde guy Zack is back, do you care? Priest is done after this Oh no Sami, not this again Gargano solo The Blacks don't care about a win My story for Cody and Drew Last chance for goolia Hell of a main event Subscribe on patreon.com/LingusMafia for ad-free and video versions of the show, exclusive PPV/PLE reviews and bonus shows including every Wrestlemania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, and Saturday Night's Main Event ever. Get access to over 10 years of podcasts! Stay connected: All our social media (@LingusMafia) links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/lingusmafia We have merch! Shirts, hoodies, stickers and more: lingusmafiashop.printify.me/ Drop us an email with comments or questions: lingusmafia@gmail.com Check our YouTube out at Wrestle Lingus Show! Remember to leave a comment and rate the show wherever you get your podcast from, we gotta get the word out there, we aren't too proud to beg, please?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meet the new co-host transforming your healing journey. Sami Litchert joins us to explore the relationships that matter—toxic relationship recovery, healthy relationship building, and the power of survivors sharing their stories. If you're breaking free from emotional abuse, learning to set boundaries, or supporting someone on their healing path, this episode is a turning point. Together, we're creating a safe space where survivors are celebrated and empowered. Join us as we dive into what healthy relationships look like and why your story—and your boundaries—are worth protecting.   Episode Transcript:  https://marissafayecohen.com/healing-from-emotional-abuse-introducing-sami-litchert-boundaries-toxic-relationships-survivor-stories/    

Psalmul 63 1. Dumnezeule, Tu eşti Dumnezeul meu, pe Tine Te caut! Îmi însetează sufletul după Tine, îmi tânjeşte trupul după Tine, într-un pământ sec, uscat şi fără apă.2. Aşa Te privesc eu în Locaşul cel Sfânt, ca să-Ţi văd puterea şi slava.3. Fiindcă bunătatea Ta preţuieşte mai mult decât viaţa, de aceea buzele mele […]

53 big tunes mixed for broadcast on Energy FM  1. Laurent Schark, Sami & The Spirit Choir - Unshaken 2. Jazzy & Ankhoi - Closer To The Floor 3. Sombr - 12 To 12 Still (Remix) 4. Will Clarke, Sharlene Hector - Raise Your Hands 5. Eden Prince, Nat Slater - Loving You Now 6. Nicole - Rock The House (Michael Gray Vocal Mix) 7. Nick Hussey, Jamie Van Goulden - Something About The Music 8. Belters Only ft Karen Harding - In The Jungle 9. Nathan Dawe & Abi Flynn - Here In Your Arms 10. Jess Bays & Hayley May - Can You 11. SG Lewis - Back Of My Mind 12. Chris Lake x Abel Balder - Ease My Mind 13. Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas - Blessings (Sgt Slick's Discotizer ReCut) 14. Don Diablo, MK, Gaby Gerlis - Next To Me 15. Essel and Alex Mills - Give Me Desire 16. Prospa, Kosmo Kint - Love Songs 17. Prospa, RAHH - This Rhythm 18. Ferreck Dawn ft Aurelia Ray - Mirror Machine 19. Camelphat - Sunshine 20. Chaney - Need Your Loving 21. ManyFew x A-Tribe - Feelin' 22. Sonny Fodera, D.O.D & Poppy Baskcomb - Think About Us 23. John Summit ft Cloves - Focus 24. Selena Faider - My Love 25. Adelphi Music Factory - Your Lovin' 26. David Guetta and Cedric Gervais - If (A Better World) 27. Blackchild - Nothing Better Than Music 28. Disciples - Starlight 29. Sonny Fodera & Jazzy - All This Time 30. MK ft Chrystal - Dior 31. Joel Corry - I Love UR GF 32. Rossi - High On Me (with Jazzy) 33. Franky Wah - Make Me Feel Free 34. Nathan Dawe, Shayan - Over You 35. James Hype - Don't Wake Me Up 36. Sonny Fodera & Clementine Douglas - Tell Me 37. Jodie Harsh - Kiss It Better 38. Chloé Caillet, Luke Alessi, Jocelyn Brown - The One 39. Kiimi - Dance With Me 40. ATFC (ft Lisa Millett) - Bad Habit (Club De Combat Remix) 41. Patrick Topping - Want U 42. Patrick Topping - Ocean 43. Chris Lake - Savana 44. D.O.D. ft North - Wrap Yourself Around Me 45. Ekko, Biscits - Heartbeat 46. Lucas & Steve x Maynamic x Edd Blaze - Lift Me Up 47. Gorgon City - Loveless 48. Kideko & A-Trak - Loving You 49. Gorgon City - 5am At Bagleys 50. Ewan McVicar, Inaya Day - Our Revival 51. John Summit ft Inez - Light Years 52. Twofaced & Nikita W. - I Need You 53. Paige Tomlinson - Listen 2 Me Your browser does not support the audio element. Download Here (right click, save as)

Send us a textLet's be honest. Working with your family can be equal parts beautiful and bananas. And when the holidays hit? Whew. That's when the lines between pass the gravy and circle back on that project get real blurry.In this episode, Angela and Sami get vulnerable and hilarious about what it actually looks like to navigate work and personal relationships within a family business. From setting boundaries around when to talk shop (spoiler: not at Christmas dinner) to knowing when you need your mom versus your business partner, they break down real-life tools for keeping your sanity and your relationships intact.What you'll hear:- Why it's so easy to slip into work talk at family events and how to stop it- How to clarify which "role" you're in (parent, boss, sibling, coworker)- What healthy conflict actually looks like in close relationships and how to repair it- A behind-the-scenes peek into Angela and Sami's family business dynamics (yes, even the tears and awkward moments)Whether you work with your family or just want to create healthier relationships with the people closest to you, these tips are for anyone looking for more clarity, better boundaries, and fewer stress-fueled conversations.Let's keep the conversation going. Do you work with your family? What's been the hardest or most beautiful part? Message us on Instagram @BeFreakingAwesome or leave us a review with your thoughts.Order Traveling Light wherever you get your books!Sign up at bfreakingawesome.com to get the latest news, insights, and episodes straight to your inbox.Follow Be Freaking Awesome on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, and Instagram.Let us know what questions you want to be answered and discussed by emailing us at podcast@bfreakingawesome.com.

Send us a textIn today's episode, I'm chatting with Sami Young - a mom, wife, PE teacher, and avid reader who is perpetually caught between just one more chapter and not knowing what to read next. She's a proud millennial with a TBR list taller than my houseplants, and you might remember her from Episode 63, when she joined me alongside her son, Jarek.Episode Highlights:How Sami keeps a book with her everywhere she goes, even when reading time is short.What her real-life reading routine looks like right now and why nighttime has become her go-to.Easing into audiobooks by co-reading with a print copy.Why she likes to switch genres between books instead of reading the same kind back-to-back.Reflecting on reading aloud to her son when he was younger and how that shaped his love of reading.What it's like to be a family of re-readers (and why their bookshelves are always full).Savoring quiet reading moments - like sitting in the sunshine with a book and wishing it could last forever.Show NotesSome links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show.Books and authors mentioned in the episode:Alan Gratz books (book recs in Ep. 6 with Lilianna)Six of Crows by Leigh BardugoHarry Potter series by J.K. RowlingWhere the Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensThe Four Winds by Kristin HannahPrisoner of War by Michael P. SpradlinThe Other Woman by Sandie JonesBook FlightThe House Across the Lake by Riley SagerPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryThe Last Year of the War by Susan Meissner✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster.Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmapSupport the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! Instagram Facebook Website

Je další konec roku. V podcastu Kecy a politika je to už třetí rok po sobě spojeno s vyhlašováním nominací na politický bizár. Pečlivě jsme shromažďovali výroky, činy a uřeknutí českých politiků a všechno seřadili do 11 nominací. O vítězích rozhodnete vy sami svým hlasováním na www.kecyapolitika.cz.Nabízíme vám více než třicet politických počinů, které by člověk na jednu stranu raději vytlačil z mysli. Na druhou stranu je před Silvestrem, takže proč bychom se netěšili… Tento podcast bude takový malý nominační večer. Navrhneme a okomentujeme jednotlivé počiny a vy si s tím už na naší webové stránce dělejte, co chcete.Doufáme, že vás to pobaví. Je to hra, ale jako většina her i tato by měla mít své vítěze. Sami jsme zvědaví na to, koho, co a proč si vyberete. A když se nebudete moci rozhodnout, vezměte si k ruce siderické kyvadélko. Stejně jeho ovládání bude dříve nebo později zavedeno do škol. Nebo o tom alespoň takhle mluvil Petr Cibulka.Hodně štěstí v novém roce.

Join us as we end this year with a message from our Student Ministry leader, Sami Gutierrez, as we look at the passage of time through God's eyes.

Send us a textIn this episode of Be Freaking Awesome, Angela and Sami dive deep into the world of coaching, what it is, what it isn't, and why it can be such a powerful catalyst for personal and professional growth.Together, they explore the difference between coaching and consulting, why your brain naturally resists change, and how nervous system regulation plays a foundational role in leadership, decision-making, and confidence. Angela shares her journey from consultant to executive coach, including how public speaking coaching, emotional intelligence, and business strategy all intersect.From executive coaching to public speaking fears, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what actually creates sustainable growth, and why skill-building alone is rarely enough.If you've ever felt stuck, resistant, overwhelmed, or unsure why “knowing what to do” still isn't helping you move forward, this episode will help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface.In this conversation, we talk about:- The difference between coaching and consulting, and when each one is actually helpful- Why your brain resists growth and how that shows up in work and leadership- How nervous system regulation impacts confidence, decision-making, and public speaking- Why emotional intelligence and core beliefs are key drivers of long-term successIf this episode resonated, share it with a friend, colleague, or leader who's navigating growth or feeling stuck. Order Traveling Light wherever you get your books!Sign up at bfreakingawesome.com to get the latest news, insights, and episodes straight to your inbox.Follow Be Freaking Awesome on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, and Instagram.Let us know what questions you want to be answered and discussed by emailing us at podcast@bfreakingawesome.com.

On this week's @Betches, Aleen, Jordana, and Sami kick things off with the internet microculture moment you NEED to know: Heated Rivalry, the must watch obsession that's fully taken over everyone's feeds. Maybe we do love hockey after all. Then the conversation takes a sharp left into a wildly fascinating debate: who has an inner monologue, who doesn't, and what it says about how everyone's brains work. After that, it's holiday mode as the girls play a Christmas movie quote game and tackle the question that always starts a fight: is You've Got Mail a Christmas movie? Aleen is firmly in the “yes” camp. Finally, they get into awards season energy, breaking down the absurd Golden Globes gift bags and what's next for the Oscars after 2028. Say goodbye to the traditional television broadcast! Go to the Betches YouTube page to watch full length episodes every Friday: Youtube.com/@Betches  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (12-25-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com's Nick Barbati. They discussed the Christmas night episode of WWE Friday Night Smackdown including Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens in a cage for the Universal Title, Sami Zayn vs. Big E for the IC Title, Charlotte & Asuka defend in a triple threat tag match, Daniel Bryan vs. Jey Uso, and the first official Royal Rumble entry declaration. A spirited discussion and speculation about where Seth Rollins fits in when he returns, the pros and cons of various potential Reigns opponents at WrestleMania, our weekly pros and cons on Sasha Banks's presentation and her role in that, and more with live callers.Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown start to finish including Daniel Bryan vs. Miz vs. King Corbin stretched into three segments, the Royal Rumble Fiend challenger determined, New Year's Day Fox match announced, lots of women's segments with Carmela, Lacey Evans, Moment of Bliss, Sonya Deville, and more, plus an Ali vignette and Sami returns to action.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Matei 2.1-12 1. După ce S-a născut Isus în Betleemul din Iudeea, în zilele împăratului Irod, iată că au venit nişte magi din răsărit la Ierusalim2. şi au întrebat: „Unde este Împăratul de curând născut al iudeilor? Fiindcă I-am văzut steaua în răsărit şi am venit să ne închinăm Lui.”3. Când a auzit împăratul Irod […]

Ann visits the Washington Gallery in Waco and talks with Alan Scott, Owner. We get some wonderful Christmas Music from Sami Brown, and a new Act Locally Waco with Elizabeth Riley! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Corinteni 8:9 9. Căci cunoaşteţi harul Domnului nostru Isus Hristos. El, măcar că era bogat, S-a făcut sărac pentru voi, pentru ca, prin sărăcia Lui, voi să vă îmbogăţiţi.

Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti welcome back everybody's favourite revolutionary, Palestinian comedian Sami Abu Wardeh for a meandering journey through a plethora of pertinent topics. From P Diddy to Ken Dod's Diddy Men, Pimp My Ride to pitta bread, meatballs to the intangibility of objective truth in this post-social media, MAGA nightmare Hellscape we call modern existence. Hooray! Catch Sami's absolutely incredible, unmissable show Palestine: Peace de Resistance at London's Park Theatre from 29 Jan - 7 Feb 2026. Get tickets HERE! Be a comrade and support the show by becoming a Patron and getting access to full video versions of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive 

On this week's @Betches, Aleen, Jordana, and Sami are back back back again and kick things off with Aleen opening up about her mommy makeover journey with body positivity in mind, from tummy tuck details to why confidence can feel different than you expect. They then share the latest on the Taylor Swift wedding venue rumor, where it seems she may have written a hefty check to a very lucky bride. After, they swap gifts thanks to Uber Eats and discover just how many things you can actually send as a gift. Finally, they discuss the heartbreaking passing of Rob and Michelle Reiner and pay their respects by revisiting their favorite films from his iconic career. Go to the Betches YouTube page to watch full length episodes every Friday: Youtube.com/@Betches  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1: STARJUNK 95 - State Your Name2: MARLON HOFFSTADT, COACH HARRISON - Daddy's In The Club (FISHER Extended Remix)3: SILK, AUDIEN & XIRA – One Last Dance4: MARY DROPPINZ - Lawd Have Mercy5: BISCITS - Do It For The Girls (Extended Mix)6: GHSTGHSTGHST - Bad Girl (Extended Mix)7: DON'T BLINK - Strobe Light (Extended Mix)8: HASKELL – I Need You Baby LISTENERS' CHOICE8:         A&B - Thing Called Love (Club Mix)  10: VINTAGE CULTURE, GABSS - Lost11: TONY ROMERA, GENE FARRIS - Lazy (Extended Mix)12: JAMES HYPE & TITA LAU - More Of The Same (Extended Mix)13: LAURENT SCHARK, SAMI & THE SPIRIT CHOIR - Unshaken (Extended) TRIED & TESTED14: COMMITTEE - Welcome (Luvstruck Remix) 15: DON DIABLO - Sound Of Da Police (Extended Mix)16: HARLEY GIRL - Nobody (Like You) - master17: SHARP BOYS - Raise The Alarm (Luvstruck's Tribute To Perpetual Motion Remix) GUEST SELECTION:  EYEZIC Boston Bun - Missing You Eyezic - Need Somebody THE WARM UP SELECTION 18: MARTEN HØRGER – Tom's Diner19: CLARKE & EAST - Das Hooligans j.edit20: HI-LO - NYC to Amsterdam21: LUVSTRUCK - Neutron Dance THE MAINSTAGE MIX  22: JAKE SHORE -Do It Like This (Extended Mix)23: JOYHAUSER - Lost In the Night (Instrumental)24: BISMARK X SYGMA - My World (Extended Mix)25: ALEXANDER POPOV - When The Sun (YORK Extended Remix)26: TASSO - Push Wave (Extended Mix)27: JOSEPH JAMES - Aurora Sky (Original Mix)28: HYPERLOGIC - Only Me (K-Series Remix) 29: BBY GOOSE – Luv In AI s

Russian hottest electronic dance music duo Swanky Tunes delivers you a weekly radio show. Thrilling 60 minutes of their biggest tracks and hottest bootlegs are waiting for you. From Russia with love!   Swanky Tunes - SHOWLAND 596 01. Nektunez, Tiwa Savage, Shoday, CIZA feat. Tripcy, MegaEj, P.M.F - Baddi Ah 02. Laurent Schark, Sami & The Spirit Choir - Unshaken 03. Cem Egemen - Katmari 04. Karim Naas - VIDA 05. El Khatib - Menara 06. andhim, AMÉMÉ & Malou - Feel The Love (Sistek Remix) 07. REX STAX, Lizwi - Lion 08. ATKÖ, MRTNI - All My Love 09. Sputniq & Vinni Chase - Tumtakta 10. Hemel - Cubele 11. Neil Amarey, MPINTA feat. Ameh Fashi - Don't Worry 12. Kitty Hall feat. Montell Fish - TALK2ME 13. DONT BLINK - DANCE MORE 14. Chapter & Verse - Night Pulse 15. DIEGO SAN DIEGO, Alec Monopoly - Tequila 16. Phantogram, HNTR - Fall In Love Again 17. Broken Future, STUND - Eyes On Me 18. Megisto feat. Myke Tyler - All I Need Is You 19. Funkaus - With My Heart

Explore the dark folklore lurking beneath Rovaniemi, Finland's cheerful Christmas facade, where ancient Sami legends of underground dwellers called maahiset reveal the sinister origins of Christmas helpers who emerge during the polar night to claim children for their eternal celebrations.

We're back with Sami Matarante to talk about the sequel to Wicked, Wicked:For Good. It's been fun getting to chat with Sami about these films based on the musical she and so many people love so much. It had been a little while since we've talked about a brand new film, we hope you enjoy this episode!

Sami Steigmann was born in Romanian controlled territory in December 1939. Before he turned two years old, he was a prisoner at the Mogilev-Podolski concentration camp. He was five when the war ended, but the impact of the Holocaust on his family and his own life carry on to this day. In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, Steigmann, shares the horrible conditions of his father's childhood, how Romania started as a Soviet ally but then aligned with Nazi Germany, and what life was like under both.Steigmann then explains the brutal conditions at Mogilev-Podolski and the desperate effort to find food. He shares what his father gave up for bread and tells us about the mysterious stranger who saved his own life. He was also subjected to medical experiments by the Nazis.We'll also learn about the nightmares Steigmann suffered after the war, why Steigmann's family moved to Israel in 1961, and about his service in the Israeli Air Force before he came to the United States.Now a public speaker about the Holocaust, Steigmann shares why it is vital for all generations to understand what happened and how and why is happened.

Leadership demands grit, clarity and conviction. SUMMARY On Long Blue Leadership, Congressman August Pfluger '00 reflects on these qualities through his experiences at the U.S. Air Force Academy, in the cockpit and as part of the U.S. House of Representatives. His story challenges every leader to ask where courage is calling them to go next. SHARE THIS PODCAST LINKEDIN  |  FACEBOOK    CONGRESSMAN PFLUGER'S TOP 10 LEADERSHIP TAKEAWAYS Courageous career leaps require conviction, timing and faith. Pfluger left active duty at 19 years and four months — a highly unconventional choice — demonstrating that major pivots sometimes require stepping into uncertainty. Work ethic is a lifelong differentiator. He emphasizes that he has never been “the best,” but has always been willing to outwork anyone. Hard work + grit consistently opened doors. Failure and setbacks shape long-term success. Missed opportunities at USAFA and earlier career disappointments taught him timing, resilience and long-term perspective. Leadership is transferable across domains. His fighter pilot and command experience directly enabled his political success — planning, debrief culture and thick skin all mapped over perfectly. Credibility requires deep study and prioritization. You cannot master everything; leaders must choose focus areas and know them cold so others trust their expertise. Humility, credibility and approachability are foundational leadership traits. These principles translate powerfully to Congress and team leadership. Family and faith must anchor leadership. His family's summer crisis reframed his priorities: “None of this matters if you don't take care of your family.” The nation needs more military and Academy graduates in public leadership. He stresses that only four USAFA grads have ever served in Congress — and more are needed to restore civility and mission-focused service. The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force are under-resourced relative to global threats. Pfluger advocates vigorously for rebalancing defense spending to meet modern challenges. Self-reflection is critical to growth. Leaders must ask: How do I see myself? How do others see me? If those don't align, adjust the work ethic, mindset or behaviors accordingly.   CHAPTERS 00:00 — Introduction & Biography 01:44 — Opening Remarks 01:47 — Leaving Active Duty at 19 Years and 4 Months 04:06 — Why Run for Office? 05:40 — Family, Faith & Influences 07:14 — Representing His Hometown District 08:29 — Learning to Represent a District 11:07 — Work Ethic and USAFA Foundations 12:22 — Failure, Setbacks & Long-Term Rewards 15:10 — Unexpected Assignments Becoming Career High Points 17:24 — Pentagon, Fellowship & NSC 19:49 — USAFA Grads in Congress 21:03 — Role of the Board of Visitors 23:24 — Key Focus Areas for the Board of Visitors 25:11 — Top National Security Challenges 27:13 — Balancing Congress, Leadership, and Family 29:01 — Leadership Style & Decision-Making 30:40 — Humble, Credible, Approachable 33:38 — Building Credibility as a Younger Leader 34:43 — What's Next: A More United Country 37:29 — Daily Habits for Growth 39:37 — Advice for Emerging Leaders 41:24 — Final Reflections & Call to Action 43:45 — Closing Thoughts & Outro   ABOUT CONGRESSMAN PFLUGER BIO U.S. Rep. August Pfluger '00 is serving his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He represents 20 counties in Texas' 11th Congressional District. After graduating from the U.S Air Force Academy, he served in the Air Force and Air Force Reserve for 25 years as an F-22 and F-15 pilot with over 300 combat hours. In Congress, he is chairman of the Republican Study Committee, the largest caucus on Capitol Hill. He is a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. CONNECT WITH THE CONGRESSMAN LINKEDIN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   CONNECT WITH THE LONG BLUE LINE PODCAST NETWORK TEAM Ted Robertson | Producer and Editor:  Ted.Robertson@USAFA.org Send your feedback or nominate a guest: socialmedia@usafa.org   Ryan Hall | Director:  Ryan.Hall@USAFA.org  Bryan Grossman | Copy Editor:  Bryan.Grossman@USAFA.org Wyatt Hornsby | Executive Producer:  Wyatt.Hornsby@USAFA.org      ALL PAST LBL EPISODES  |  ALL LBLPN PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS     FULL TRANSCRIPT OUR SPEAKERS Guest, Rep. August Pfluger '00  |  Host, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99   Naviere Walkewicz 0:00 Welcome to Long Blue Leadership, the podcast where we share insights on leadership through the lives and experiences of Air Force Academy graduates. I'm Naviere Walkewicz, Class of '99. In this edition of Long Blue Leadership, we're honored to welcome a distinguished leader whose career spans military service, national security and public office, Congressman August Pfluger is a proud graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Class of 2000, and currently represents the 11th Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives. Before entering Congress, Congressman Pfluger served for nearly two decades in the United States Air Force, rising to the rank of colonel. He is currently a member of the Air Force Reserve as an F-15 and F-22 fighter pilot. He logged over 300 combat hours in defense of our nation. He has also served as a member of the National Security Council, bringing strategic insight to some of the most complex global threats we face today. Since taking office in 2021 Congressman Pfluger has remained deeply committed to strengthening our national defense. He currently serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Homeland Security Committee to critical platforms from which he continues to represent and lead. He is the chairman of the Republican Study Committee and serves as the chairman of the Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors, appointed to the BOV by the speaker of the house in 2023 and elected by his colleagues to serve as chair. Whether in the halls of Congress or in the cockpit, Congressman Pfluger's career has been defined by a steadfast commitment to courageous service and leadership. Congressman Pfluger, welcome to Long Blue Leadership. Rep. August Pfluger 1:44 Thank you, Naviere. It's honor to be here with you.   Naviere Walkewicz 1:47 Well, we are so glad to have you. And there's something that I want to jump right into, because it really occurred to me how odd this is, but you served for nearly two decades, and when I say nearly two decades in the Air Force, 19 years and four months, and then you pulled the plug, you didn't go to retirement right then. Can we talk about that a little bit? Rep. August Pfluger 2:09 Well, this is not something that most financial advisers would advise you of doing. And I'll tell you, this was a journey in faith, because at almost 20 years. September of 2019, we made a decision, my wife and I made a decision to run for Congress, which meant that we got out of the active duty, joined the Reserve, and started a campaign, something that just a month prior, we had absolutely no intention of doing, and had not even talked about doing. Running for office was something that was always of interest, but certainly not at 19 years and four months. So the opportunity came up, had a couple of phone calls from friends and family to say that the representative who represented my hometown and where I grew up was retiring after 16 years, and a lot of factors. And I'll really take you down this faith journey, a lot of factors happened that we couldn't ignore. And we literally moved back to my hometown of San Angelo that I had not lived in for over 20 years, and started a campaign, which, as you can imagine, was, I mean, it took a lot of courage for my wife, from my family, three little girls, who we uprooted and went through this. But I'm so glad that we did it. But it wasn't without, you know, I can say anxiety and just, you know, the fear, the unknown maybe, and not knowing exactly what would happen. So when you say and use the words, we burned the ships. That was the moment in time that we literally burned the ships and ran a campaign with every piece of our heart and soul. Naviere Walkewicz 3:48 Wow. Well, let's talk about that a little bit, because, you know, we have listeners that make these pivotal moments in their careers. They make these decisions that really shaped them. What was it about that time, other than the incumbent was going to retire. Like, why you? Why then, you know? Let's talk about that a little bit more. Rep. August Pfluger 4:06 Well, this is pre-Covid. And the thought of running for office always sounds good. You know, if you have that interest, you're like, “OK, that'd be great.” Well, then when you kind of get down to the brass tax that you're going to have to put in 14- to 16-hour days and learn how to talk to people about what's important in this district that then it kind of changes things. But honestly, there were signs and things that pointed me and my wife in this direction that we couldn't ignore. And when you look at this type of district, I mean, it's really, in the past 100 years, there's only been about six representatives. So it's not one of those things you say, “Well, maybe we'll wait for next time.” The opportunity was there, there was a window of time. It was about 30 days where we had to make a decision to literally move from northern Virginia back to Texas and start a whole new career. And ended doing so forego the pension for what would now be five or six years, because I've had to work as a reservist to, you know, kind of get back to that point. So there was a financial piece to it. There was a career that was, was going very well that, you know, maybe, are we giving that up? And what happens if we don't win? And then, you know, all these unknowns. So I will say it was, it was definitely the biggest professional decision that I've ever made in my career. Naviere Walkewicz 5:40 So you talked about some of your family members — you had phone calls. It sounds like, your faith and your family are a big part of your decision making. And, when you go forward with things, I think you've talked about your grandfather having been someone that inspired you to go into the Air Force. You know, who are those key players in your family that have really inspired you in your big leadership decisions. Rep. August Pfluger 6:02 Yes, you're right. I had two grandfathers that served in World War II. One was a pilot, and that that led me to make the first decision to go to the Air Force Academy. And that stayed with me. We had nobody in my family who was in politics. I mean, not a single person. In fact, a lot of my family, I had several great uncles and different family members that I'm close to, and they said, “What?” Like, ”What are — you sure you want to do this? And why? Don't you have a really good Air Force career and you've been able to, you know, rise in the ranks and all the things that you've tried to do?” But I honestly — it was kind of a word of wisdom to say, “If you're going to do this, have some good reasons.” Like, “Why do you want to do this?” And the district that I get to represent in my hometown, we have military bases, agriculture and energy, and I love all three of those things. And I think of those as national security-level entities that really dovetail very nicely with my first part of my professional career. Naviere Walkewicz 7:14 That makes sense. So it really was an extension — this new path in your journey was really an extension of what you had done in uniform and active duty and now being able to give it back to your hometown district and the patrons in there as well. Rep. August Pfluger 7:30 Absolutely. And in the campaign I talked about how important it was to be able to provide our own food. We have a lot of cattle ranchers there that are in my district, that you don't want to be dependent on some other country, especially an adversarial country, for your food needs. And the same thing for energy production: that you can't be dependent for energy needs on your adversaries. So those were things that I was able to really talk about, and I mean, oh my gosh, after I actually was elected and got into office, I mean, they became front and center and still are of that discussion. And I think that was the really interesting piece about having been deployed. We were stationed all over the world, almost seven years outside of the United States, on three different continents, and to be able to tie it together and kind of bring that back home and communicate why this place where I grew up and now where I live and where I represent is so important to our national security? Naviere Walkewicz 8:29 Well, you talked a little bit about earlier, about you weren't sure if you were going to get elected, and then when you did, you had to go out and talk to people and really understand the challenges. What is that journey like when it's completely new, right? It's not the same. It's you're not getting into a cockpit. You're not an instructor pilot now. Now you are — you're representing all of them. How do you how do you approach that new path? Because I think that's something when our leaders take this leap of faith and they're looking at, well, how do I approach it? It's completely different from anything I've done. I think they'd like to know how you did it so well. Rep. August Pfluger 8:59 Well, thanks for the question. It was a huge challenge in being a squadron commander, having been an instructor pilot or a mission commander, and having led in actual combat, that that was everything. I mean, I didn't know anything about politics, but what I did know was how to map out a plan and how to put the pieces and parts together. And I knew that nobody was going to outwork me. I mean, come on, you know, when you have a SAMI on Saturday morning, you got to wake up and make your bed and do all the things to get that weekend pass. I mean, you're going to work hard. And so I knew that I had a competitive advantage on the work ethic and the ability to plan and so really, the thing that I realize now, now six years later, is that I think people — what they really appreciated was that I wasn't a career politician, that the things that I was saying and campaigning on were like true passions, and they weren't empty promises. I told them this is what I'm going to do, and I'm proud to report I've done every single one of those things that I told them that I would do, and it's because we were instructed so well, both at school and then as members of the active-duty Air Force about how to follow through and be persistent and just carry through with what you said you're going to do. I mean, integrity is a big piece of this, but I will tell you also that now staying in touch after being elected, elected, I travel throughout these 20 counties all the time, and you have to have some thick skin, because you're going to get some feedback from people that is not always flattering, and they're going to ask you, “Well, why did you vote this way, or what happened here, and why are you not doing this? And this is expensive.” And, I mean, so you have to be willing to take that feedback, which, by the way, sitting in a fighter pilot debrief — I mean, that was the perfect training for having thick skin, to understand that what people are trying to tell you: Is it critical? Without substance? That you really need to listen to them and try to solve these problems? Naviere Walkewicz 11:07 So earlier, you had talked about, I think there are these things that you did at the Academy. No one is going to outwork you have. You always been that type of person, someone that, you know, just kind of works really hard. Or is that something that you kind of developed at the Academy. Rep. August Pfluger 11:21 I developed it at the Academy. But I would say I came in with a with a good work ethic and then was challenged by our classmates, who are amazing, you know? It's like, “Oh my gosh, I'm really not that smart and not that fast and not that… you know, whatever,” because you see all these amazing people. But yes, work ethic was, I mean, I look at it now, having administered how many nominations to service academies? I mean, dozens and dozens of kids that I've gotten a chance to work with over the past five years who are absolutely incredible. I'm like, I don't know if I could get in at this point in time, because they're just incredible. And I had to work very hard at everything I ever did, everything I ever achieved, was because of hard work. It wasn't because I was the best. It was because I just, at the end of the day, worked very hard to get it. I think that's something that's a lesson that we learned during four years at the Academy, but it served me very well in this profession. Naviere Walkewicz 12:22 Was there a particular time at the Academy where you worked really hard and it didn't go your way? And, you know, how did you overcome that? Because I think sometimes the outcome is, “If I if I give it all and I work really hard, I'm going to get to where I want to go.” And if that wasn't the case, how did that actually change the trajectory or shape you? Rep. August Pfluger 12:42 There were multiple times at the Academy that you work hard for something. I mean, I came in as a recruited athlete, had some injuries, and so didn't get a chance to finish all four years that that was hard to go through that process, and it just didn't work out. And or you're just not good enough. And then that was the case too for me, on the football team. But they're just better people, which is awesome and that, but that shaped who I am now, because it is not just about how hard you work. That's a huge piece of it. But you also have to have good timing. You have to have some luck. You have to be in the right place and have been brought up by the right people. And when the when the opportunity strikes you, you've got to be able to take advantage of that timing to do that. And that those lessons — I absolutely remember that there was one instance where I really, really wanted to go to do this exchange program in Egypt, and they were going to bring some of the political science department over there. Well, apparently my grades were not in the right area to be selected for this program. I think I was an alternate or something, unless that's good, that's — it's not nothing. But I was very disappointed, because I thought I worked hard, you know, maybe not hard enough on the grades, but had worked hard to be a part of the conversation, to go. Well, didn't get a chance to do it. So always had that in the back of my mind. Well, I went to Egypt, but it was as a congressman. I led a congressional delegation of six or seven members. We met with the president of Egypt and had very serious conversations about the negotiation for what Gaza has now with the peace deal that we have gotten to and had a, you know, went to the president's palace, got to sit down right next to him and talk to him for over an hour. So I always kept that in the back of my mind that I was going to Egypt one day. Naviere Walkewicz 14:37 That's right. And honestly, you worked really, really hard. You didn't get there, but it kept you — kept that fire going, because you knew at some point you're going to, so it did end up working out, in that case, for sure. You know, one of the things that I find really interesting and fascinating about you is, as you talk about these different experiences you've had, you said they've shaped you. And when you're in the military, can you share a time when you maybe we're in a position that it wasn't what you'd hoped for. You thought it was going to be, but you found it to be incredibly rewarding. Was there anything in that kind of space that happened to you? Rep. August Pfluger 15:10 Yes, several times. You know you want things, you think you want things, and then it doesn't work out. You don't get selected. And always in the back of my mind, every young lieutenant wants to be a weapons officer wants to then be a squadron commander of a fighter squadron, and that's just the competitive side of this. And I was no different when it came time to select who the next squadron commanders were going to be. I'll never forget: My operations group commander came to be and he said, “Well, we got a problem. We have six really talented lieutenant colonels. You're all promoted below the zone, and we have four squadrons, so we're going to have to figure out a Plan B for a couple of you, and I've got something in mind for you.” He said, “I think that you should go be a deployed squadron, commander of an OSS, an operational support squadron.” He said, “We've got a war going on, a conflict with ISIS, and you'd be great.” Well, that's not exactly an easy conversation to go home and to tell your spouse: “Oh, I just got told that I was going to deploy. I'm not going to be a fighter squadron commander here. I'm going to go somewhere else, and I'll be gone a year.” So that was hard, but oh my goodness, what an experience professionally. Obviously, I missed my family, but this was the height of the conflict against ISIS. I had hundreds of people that I got a chance to work with, command, flying combat missions, doing something that mattered, working with our international partners. You know, we were on an Emirati base, and so I worked with the Emiratis on a daily basis, because we had almost 20 different weapon systems, 20 different aircraft there and it was the highlight of my professional career. So God had a plan. It worked out much better than I could have ever engineered, and it turned out — minus the fact that I had to be gone for a year; obviously, nobody likes that — but it turned out to be the best professional year of my Air Force career. Naviere Walkewicz 17:13 I find that really interesting because that — so would that have been the last kind of position you held before going into the move for Congress? Is that correct? Rep. August Pfluger 17:24 You know, actually, I came back — was PCSed to the Pentagon, worked for the chief of staff of the Air Force, General Goldfein, OK, went to a year of War College equivalent in D.C., a fellowship program, and then was assigned to the White House, to the National Security Council, for just about two and a half months before we made — three months before we made the decision to run for Congress. Naviere Walkewicz 17:49 So just a couple things happened after that. [Laughs]. What an amazing run, and the amazing leaders that you got to work with. So was that experience that when you were deployed as a squadron commander and then coming back, did that help shape your thoughts specifically to the Congress role, because you talked about the very three important things, right? Energy, you know, national security and there was one more… and agriculture. Thank you. And so, you know, did that all kind of get settled in when you were in that transition piece from, you know, squadron commander, to your time at the Pentagon in the White House area. Rep. August Pfluger 18:26 Absolutely, I had a year as a deployed squadron commander, came back and worked a year at the Pentagon, which I didn't know how lucky that was. Most people get there two or three years, but work directly for the chief of staff. Heard all of the conversations between Gen. Goldfein and Secretary Heather Wilson and then had a year where I studied at a think tank on Middle East policy. It could not have been a better education with a little bit of time in the White House to prepare me to run for Congress. You look back on that, you go, “Oh, so that's why.” “Oh, these steps were to prepare for this job now,” which I mean, just the fact that, as a member of Congress, I've probably met with 10 or 15 heads of states, one on one, presidents from different countries around the world, and to have that education, to be able to speak intelligently, at least somewhat intelligently, on these issues. Took that the steps that I just went through right there. Naviere Walkewicz 19:31 And you know, something that I think is really interesting to what you just said, working with Gen. Goldfein and with Secretary Wilson, you know, there are so few Academy graduates that have had the opportunities to serve in Congress and to be in the role that you are. How many Academy, Air Force Academy grads we have now have that have done this? Rep. August Pfluger 19:49 There's two currently serving, myself and Don Davis, opposite sides of the aisle, but great friends, and there were only two prior, so there's only been four. And the first two were Heather Wilson was the first Martha McSally, I'll never forget when I got elected. Heather Wilson called me and she said, “Congratulations, you're finally keeping up with us ladies.” And I thought it was great. But you know, we need more graduates, honestly. And I don't care who's listening to this, what side of the aisle you're on, we need more air force academy graduates. There are nine West Pointers currently serving, and seven from Annapolis currently serving, and we've only had four total. Naviere Walkewicz 20:30 All right, it's out there now. We've got our, you know, got our calling. So here we go. You know, I want to ask you a question about, you know, being in Congress, you are on several committees, and you're in leading roles in them. Let's talk a little bit. First about, if you don't mind, I'd like to talk about the Board of Visitors, because I think it's a great opportunity for our graduates to understand actually what the Board of Visitors actually does. So if you don't mind, kind of sharing in your words, you know what your priorities are with the Board of Visitors and what that looks like. I think it'd be really helpful in educating our listeners. Rep. August Pfluger 21:03 Well. Thank you. It's an honor to be on the Board of Visitors. It's statutorily set up by Congress decades ago, and it basically provides an avenue of oversight, something that is appointed both legislatively, by the speaker of the house and by the Senate majority leader and also the president. And, you know, we've got a number of several grads, but a number of senators and congressmen. And, you know, again, one of these timing things that I didn't necessarily intend to run for the chairmanship, but we needed, I think, a graduate to do that, and am proud to be the chairman of this group. You know, Charlie Kirk was on this board, and what a tragic situation that was. We've got a number of really passionate leaders, and our job really is to interact with the institution, to ask questions and to report back directly to the Secretary of War and into the Secretary of the Air Force on the health and welfare of the institution, on any other issues that we think are important. And for me, kind of the driving principle is that I love this institution, the leadership lessons that I learned there and those that I hear from so many graduates are important well beyond military service. They're important for the rest of a graduate's life. And I want to make sure that everything that is going on there, the resources that are needed there, the schedule and the curriculum and the ability to train the next generation of young warriors, both for the space and the Air Force, are the best in the country, and that we are prepared no matter what, that those graduates can go do their job. So it really is an honor to be on the board, but then to be the chairman of it. Naviere Walkewicz 23:03 I can imagine that, and I think it really speaks volumes, the fact that, you know, you're so passionate about it, you've taken what you've had from the Academy, you've applied it in this role. What are the first things that I think you're looking at? You said you talked about the resources and kind of the schedule and things that are happening at the academy. What are the key things that you're looking at right now as a Board of Visitors? Rep. August Pfluger 23:24 Well, I think to start with, I mean, we all know you wake up early, you go bed late, and you're trying to cram, you know, 28 hours into 24 and so the No. 1 thing that I want to see and work through is, how are we continuing to innovate with the best training possible, so that, you know, you can't teach the solution to every problem, but you want to teach a framework of how to think, and that, you know, there's going to be cadets that are challenged through their academic studies, there's going to be cadets that are challenged through their military studies. There's going to be cadets that are challenged athletically, and some that get all three of those, obviously, we all get got all three. But no matter which piece of the puzzle fills, you know, their time, they should get the training that teaches them how to respond in stressful situations, that teaches them how to function as a team, and that that offers them the opportunity to honestly, to experience a little bit of failure, while also knowing that success is right down the road, and that with a little grit, a little determination and a little persistence, that they're going to get there, and that is a challenge, I mean, In a resource-confined environment that we have right now that that's a big challenge, but that's why we have legislators, Senators and House members, They can go fight for those resources to make sure that they're getting that training that they need. Naviere Walkewicz 24:56 Thank you for sharing that you know, I think when you talk about having that framework to critically work through whatever is coming at you, and, you know, fighting for resources. Can you share what is the greatest challenge that you're faced with right now and how you're working through it? Rep. August Pfluger 25:11 Yeah, absolutely. I mean, just, you know, from a military standpoint, I'm obviously very biased on what air power and space power does I mean the army will deploy to certain locations. In the Navy will deploy to certain locations. But the Air Force and the Space Force are everywhere. We're in every theater. We've been in every conflict. We are the constant and I don't think resource wise, that that our Department of the Air Force is receiving the resources that it needs proportionately speaking to the threat that we face. We're the smallest and the oldest that we've ever been, and we need to change that immediately. As chairman — you mentioned I was chairman of the Republican Study Committee. What is that? Well, it's a 189-member caucus, committee, policy committee...   Naviere Walkewicz 26:01 It's the largest one, right?   Rep. August Pfluger 26:02 It's huge. It's the largest committee in Congress, and we meet weekly with Cabinet members and other leaders to discuss policy. But this has been something that I've been passionate about, which we have to take advantage of an environment where some more resources are being put towards our military, and I want to make sure that a larger portion of those go to the Department of the Air Force to meet the threat. And that's just a neat opportunity that it's a competitive election. I had to get elected by my peers. You know, 188 other congressmen and women from across the country. I had to run an election to get elected to it, and now trying to communicate to them why the business of Air and Space power is so important, but, but I'm we're slowly but surely getting there. Naviere Walkewicz 26:53 Well, I'm not sure where you have time when you're you know, you're doing so many things, you're on the road, meeting with your constituents. You're leading. You know these major committees, the Board of Visitors, as chair. Can you talk about how you're balancing? You know, you always talked about being your family is really important to you. How are you balancing that? What does that look like for someone in a leadership role? Rep. August Pfluger 27:13 Well, it's obviously the biggest challenge that any of us face, which is making sure that you take care of the most fundamental and important piece of your life, which is your family and being gone. I mean, I go to Washington, D.C., on Monday, and generally come home Thursday or Friday, and that's about three weeks out of every four. So my wife, is the most important piece of this, because she allows me to do this, and I couldn't do it without her, honestly. And then secondly, you know, we had a scare this summer because two of my girls were at Camp Mystic. And you know, that was that really brought things back to such a fundamental level that, you know, my No. 1 job on this earth is to be a husband and a father, a person of faith. And I'll tell you that that was, that was a transformational moment in it, just in my in my life, because when you have two daughters that were that thankfully came home and in then you see 27 others that didn't, that they knew that we knew the families and we were close to that. This has put everything back into perspective, that the service that I'm doing should be focused on a foundation of family and faith, and that none of it matters if you don't take care of that. Naviere Walkewicz 28:41 So what does that look like in how you lead? How does that shape the decisions you make in your role in Congress, as a reservist? And then for our listeners, you know, how do they put those important things first in the midst of having to make other decisions professionally? Rep. August Pfluger 29:01 I think a lot of it is, maybe not so much, the “what” in the decision, but it's the “how,” you know, you carry yourself, and you know on the other side of the aisle. I mean, I'm going to fight policies that I don't agree with all day long. But I think the how I do that, what I want my daughters to know is that they had a dad that was very firm in his beliefs. So I think that's, you know, when I look at it kind of like from the, “OK, what's important?” OK, being a good dad, not just saying the right things, but actually going and carrying those out. I think the how you carry them out is really important. And then, you know the specifics of legislation. There are things that, if I believe in in taking care of the American family, then there are things that I'm going to advocate for, not, not to make this to political of a discussion, but I think you can see through my track record that that I have focused on those things that would help strengthen the family, Naviere Walkewicz 30:08 The “how” is really, it's part of your legacy, right? And I think that's what your children are seeing as well, in the way that you, you, you do what you do. And I think as leaders, that's something really important to be thinking about. So I'm really thankful that you shared that example. Shared that example. Have you found that your leadership style has evolved, or has it already always been kind of rooted in you know, who you've been and you've just kind of tweaked it a little bit? Or have you seen yourself evolve more than you would have expected? Rep. August Pfluger 30:40 Yes, it has evolved, but, and I hope for the better, we'd have to ask others what they think of that, but, but, you know, look, growing up in a professionally in a fighter squadron, there were three tenants that they even though I didn't go to weapon school, they teach you this to be humble, credible and approachable. I mean, think about that. Those are the core tenants of who our lead warriors are, and that is not what you see. When you think of politicians. You think, Well, they're braggadocious and annoying. And you know, OK, and I hope I don't fall into that category. I need to do some self-reflection every once while, but, but I've got a staff of almost 40 people, and I have 434 other colleagues that you have to work with. So you better believe that you've got to be humble because there are people who are better than you in every category. You better believe that being approachable in this job is really important, because people are going to come to you and they're going to need something, or you're going to need something from them, and if you don't have the credibility of what you're talking about or what you're leading, then you're not going to get anything done. And so I've really had to work on all three of those things since I was elected to make sure that tying that to a servant leadership model. We started out in 2021, and I told my team, I said, we are going to do everything we possibly can to make other people that I am working with, other congressmen and women better. And they said, Wait, what? I said, Yeah, this isn't about me getting the limelight. We will get plenty of limelight, but let's work on giving other people the credit, giving other people the opportunities, calling on their expertise, pushing them up. And it will all work out, and we will achieve everything we wanted to achieve for the district that I represent, and it was just like this lightning bolt of it was so antithetical to the way that many people in Congress think. And I am not saying that we have changed the world, but when you're elected to basically a conference-wide position like I am, then you really have hard conversations with people, and those conversations people said, You know what, you've helped me out. I'm going to vote for you. And that meant everything, Naviere Walkewicz 33:08 Humble, approachable, credible, what great lessons for our leaders. And I think that translates across anything you're doing. Of the three, it seems that credible would probably be the hardest to achieve, right? It's a time-based thing. How would you recommend that our leaders, especially those that are growing in their leadership roles, achieve that when they don't necessarily have the time right in? Rep. August Pfluger 33:38 It's so hard, but that grit, that determination, I mean, the study, the thing, all the things we learned, you know, it's like they give you. The academic instructors are like a torture chamber, because they know you can't study everything, so you have to prioritize, which is a lesson I think I still draw on today. But I think that credibility comes from if you're going to be an expert in something, you've got to study it. You've got to know it, and people have to trust you. So when you tell them something, it has to be the truth, and they have to know well, I don't know that particular policy issue, but I know Pfluger does, because, you know he did that in his career. He studied that. So I think that grit and that determination and the prioritization of your time is so important, you can't do it all. I mean, we just can't. You have to. You have to make a choice, and those choices have to then go towards the goals that you're setting for yourself. Naviere Walkewicz 34:32 Excellent, excellent lessons. So you've accomplished so much since 2021, you know? What's next? What are you trying to work towards next? Rep. August Pfluger 34:43 I mean, there's so many different like policy issues I'm not going to bore you with. Let's just talk about the big picture, the elephant in the room, which is how divided our country is, and it's heartbreaking to see. You know, I think back to like, the aftermath of 911 I literally 911 happened two weeks prior to my pilot training graduation. You as a Class of '99 were right in the same boat. I mean, we were our professional careers were turned upside down, but our country came together, and that that was kind of the I think that that was the best thing to see how many people that were divided on whatever lines kind of came together. We're very divided, and it is hard to see and from I want to see an end of the radical sides of our parties and a normal conversation. We should be able to have a normal debate in Congress about whatever issues of spending and things like that. And we should be able to then slap each other on the back and say, Yeah, good job you won that one. Or, you know, good job I won this one. That should be kind of the norm. And I've got so many good friends who are Democrats that it's there, but the pull to radicalization is it's alive and well. And to be honest, this is why we need more Academy graduates who are doing this type of work, whether it's running for local office or running for Congress or Senate or whatever, because we get it. We get it from being a part of something that was greater than ourselves and being a part of a mission that it wasn't about, I it was literally about the team of success. And I think it's, it's veterans that are in these leadership positions that are going to help be a part of this, so that that really, I really do want to see that that doesn't mean that I'm not going to fight tooth and nail for policy that I believe in, which is partisan at times. And I'm OK with that, but what I'm not OK with is demonizing somebody for having a different belief. Let's go fight the merits of it, but not, not the character of the other person. Naviere Walkewicz 37:03 Thank you for sharing that. I think, you know, just putting the elephant on the table, I think, is really important. That's what it is about conversation. It's about dialog and so thank you for sharing that. For sure, this has been an incredible conversation. We've kind of navigated different parts of your career, you know, your leadership journey, maybe, if I could ask you this, what is something you're doing every day, Congressman Pfluger, to be better? Rep. August Pfluger 37:29 I think, in faith life, really trying to tie in spiritually, and to not be the one in control, trying to be more present in in my family's life, I'm going to give you three or four. So, you know, just being more intentional, putting the phone down, like if I'm going to sit down with my kids and be there, because I could be on the phone 24 hours a day. So put the phone down, talk to my wife be engaged, and that that's really that, that, I think that's a challenge for anybody who is in any adult right now, quite frankly, but especially those that are in leadership positions, which all of our graduates are, and so just put the phone down and being engaged, and it's hard. It's like, “Oh, I got to take care of this, you know, I got to call that person back. We've got to do this.” But you know that is, I think that that is probably the No. 1 thing that then allows a stronger faith life, a stronger relationship with my family. Physically, still taking the Air Force PT test, got a 99 last year. Was very proud of that and so trying to stay physically fit.   Naviere Walkewicz 38:48 That's outstanding!   Rep. August Pfluger 38:49 There are some other graduates who have challenged me with that. You may know Joel Neeb? A classmate of yours.   Naviere Walkewicz 38:58 Oh yeah! I know Thor.   Rep. August Pfluger 39:00 Thor is awesome. And he's been such an inspiration. I could name 100 people, but he said he's a really good inspiration to so many people. And on all the things that you just the things that I answered for your question, he's been a good inspiration on. Naviere Walkewicz 39:15 I would agree with that wholeheartedly. Yes. Well, thank you for that. Can you also share, you know, knowing what you know now through the years that you've experienced, you know your hardships, the triumphs — what would you share with our growing leaders that they can do today to help them be stronger down the road? Rep. August Pfluger 39:37 You know, I think some self-reflection, like, how do you see yourself, and how does the world see you? And is this — does it match up? Because if it's different, if your opinion of yourself is higher than that of what other people are thinking and your work ethic and what you're bringing to the to the table, then then you need to do some self-reflection. And I again, I got back to my career as a fighter pilot, which was perfect for politics. You know, you got to learn to work as a team. You have people debriefing you, and there's critical thoughts on your actions, of how you perform. But I think any leader, it needs to first have the grit to be able to stick with it. It's not always the best person that gets the job, but I can promise you, the person who keeps seeking that job and has that drive, they're going to get there. That has been the story of my life and self-reflection, to go What's stopping me from getting there is probably the key, as long as you have that grit, that self-reflection, to have some clarity for whatever goal you want to achieve. That's my humble opinion of what I would tell myself 15 years ago. Naviere Walkewicz 41:00 Wow. And I think that does kind of give us a moment to just sit in it and think about that as we are, you know, trying to be our best selves and to continue to evolve as leaders. What a great way to do that, right? Just reflect some self-reflection. I want to make sure we have an opportunity. If there's anything that I didn't ask you, that you feel is really important to share with our listeners. What would that be? Rep. August Pfluger 41:24 Well, there were a couple of things. No. 1, I was trying to think back — because your Class of '99 and I'm Class of 2000 — on whether or not I had to get in the front-leaning rest and recite John Stuart Mill's poem, or not. I can't remember that, so maybe I snuck by.   Naviere Walkewicz 41:45 Definitely a front-leaning rest kind of gal. I have pretty strong abs. I can handle that.   Rep. August Pfluger 41:51 You know, I just, I want to go back to what how important our institution is, because we're in that other dimension. We're in the air, in the space domain. We're solving problems in our professional career that I mean, think about where we've come since the Wright Brothers demonstrated we could fly and now, you know all the things that we're doing in air and space, and that's because of our graduates. And you know, I just, I really want to have a call out to our graduates that your leadership in a variety of ways is needed. It's needed in the business community, in Fortune 500 companies. It's needed in your local communities. It's needed at the national level of politics; there are several candidates for Congress right now who are graduates. I'm helping them, and I will help anybody. I don't care what party you are, of course, I have my favorite, but I will help any person who is looking to run for something like this. This is what I know now. But we really do need your leadership in order to bring the temperature down, to unite our country, to make sure that we're going to be successful. It's not if it's a matter of when we're going to face that next big, truly existential threat and challenge to our country. And guess what? I trust the people that were right there next to be in the front, winning rest, reciting all of those quotes and having to do a little bit harder of a standard in our four years of education than other institutions. And so I trust our graduates, but we need you, and we really need you to take that opportunity and serve in any possible way that you can. Naviere Walkewicz 43:45 Wow. Thank you for sharing that. I think that that is a perfect way a call to action, so to speak, for all of us you know the service after the service, so this has been incredible. Congressman Pfluger, thank you for your time today. Rep. August Pfluger 43:57 Well, Naviere, thank you for reaching so many graduates and looking forward to a Bitton Army and Navy again next year. Naviere Walkewicz 44:04 That's right next year. Well, you know, as I reflect on this conversation, you know, one theme really rises above others, courage, the grit, you know, not just the courage we often associate with the battlefield or moments of crises, but the quiet, steady courage that it takes to lead with conviction every day, Congressman Pfluger reminded us that true leadership means standing firm in your values even when the path may be uncertain or the stakes may be high, it's the kind of courage that doesn't seek comfort, but instead answers to responsibility. So as you think about your own leadership journey, ask yourself, Where is courage calling you? Where is that grit gonna take you? Whether it's in the workplace, in your community or your personal life, lean into those moments, because courage, real, principled, humble, courage is what transforms good leaders into great ones. Thank you for listening to this edition of Long Blue Leadership. If you know someone who needs encouraging words in their leadership journey, please share this podcast with them as well. I'm Naviere Walkewicz. Until next time.   KEYWORDS August Pfluger, Long Blue Leadership Podcast, U.S. Air Force Academy, leadership lessons, congressional service, fighter pilot, national security, grit and resilience, service after service, Air Force Board of Visitors, faith and family leadership, career transition, public service, humble credible approachable, air and space power.       The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation    

Evropské rozhodování je podle amerického prezidenta Donalda Trumpa neakceschopné a neschopné reagovat na krize. Znamená Trumpův požadavek evropské soběstačnosti výhrůžku, nebo realistický popis stavu? „Trump se z NATO nestahuje, ale chce celkem rozumně, aby Evropa převzala větší tíhu, aby pokračovala dál. Spojené státy tady stále mají 90 tisíc vojáků, podporují Ukrajinu a tak dále,“ říká v pořadu Osobnost Plus českoamerický investor Ondřej Jonáš.

The show starts off with Sami's review of the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica AWD, which boasts a peachy engine and cool seats that can hide away for more storage as needed, but Sami points out there are more than a few concerns with the American company's minivan, and it may be starting to feel a bit old these days. Then Benjamin reviews the 2026 Honda Odyssey, which he pilots through a pair of hefty snowstorms. Though it lacks the all-wheel-drive and versatile seats of the Pacifica, he has more than few reasons to recommend this mighty minivan. Finally, Benjamin regales us with a tale of a near-death experience that he almost forgot about until reminded by Sami and a Facebook memory. Thanks for listening!!

On this week's @Betches, Sami and Jordana hold down the fort with a full catch up. Sami tests the “Cool Girl” monologue from Gone Girl, the duo recaps their girls trip to Chatwal Lodge, and they run through the Betch of the Year winners, including Love Island's Amaya Papaya Espinel, a “standing on business” moment for Justin Bieber, and a little Michael B. Jordan appreciation. They also break down the Golden Globes adding a Best Podcast category and why it makes zero sense for a television & film awards show. Plus, the Taylor Swift wedding rumor mill is spinning. Did she pay off a bride to get the date and venue she wanted, and how much would Taylor have to pay you to give up yours? Go to the Betches YouTube page to watch full length episodes every Friday: Youtube.com/@Betches  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami talks with Sam Landsberg, head of sales at Light (https://light.inc/), about the wide world of fintech and how they're working to simplify accounting software for businesses big and small. Sam lays out his journey into the world of fintech and how he came to work with Light, the way they utilise AI with clients to condense the human element of accounting, and Sami challenges Sam's knowledge of animals with a surprise pop quiz. — You can connect with Sam on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samlandsberg/) or contact his company Light (https://light.inc/) if you're looking to refresh your accountancy software. Your host for this episode has been Sami Birnbaum. Sami can be found through his website (https://samibirnbaum.com) or via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samibirnbaum/). If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page (https://github.com/sponsors/thoughtbot), or check out our website (https://podcast.thoughtbot.com). Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot (https://thoughtbot.com/) podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/150727/) - Mastodon (https://thoughtbot.social/@thoughtbot) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/thoughtbotvideo) - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/thoughtbot.com) © 2025 thoughtbot, inc.

Our heroines are back (!!!) with this supremely upper/downer episode. Not saying you should watch Season 5, Episode 14 of "Angel" as a palette cleanser, but also not NOT saying it...Episode Summary: The Winchesters reunite with Jo and Ellen to strike down Lucifer once and for all, but the plan quickly - and tragically - goes awry. The hosts discuss.Salt and Burn This is a "Supernatural" rewatch podcast, hosted by Sami and Valerie ("our heroines"). Each week they break down one episode of their favorite show "Supernatural," going scene by scene, blood splatter by blood splatter, pop culture reference by...well, you get the idea. And in each episode they find something that reminds them of their real lives, usually making fun of themselves and stopping short of a "bitch/jerk" moment. Subscribe if this sounds like your jam, and if you enjoy please leave us a review!Follow us on social!We are @saltandburnthis on Insta, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook. We'd love to see you there!We're also on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel, Salt & Burn This Podcast!

This week on @Betches, Sami and Aleen break down their Spotify Wrapped and find out why their listening age is…78? They crown their picks for Betch of the Year, and debate which memes actually ruled 2025. Aleen gives a behind the scenes peek at working with Head Betch LINDSAY LOHAN (yes, that one!), who is hosting Betch of the Year!!! Plus, a quick sparkle report on Miley Cyrus's engagement ring and Maxx Morando, a breakdown of Sabrina Carpenter calling out the White House over the ICE clip, and a cozy watch list for right now, including Pluribus, Death By Lightning, and I Love LA. Go to the Betches YouTube page to watch full length episodes every Friday: Youtube.com/@Betches  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami Steigmann, a Holocaust Survivor who lives to tell his story, gives Sid the honor of welcoming him live into the studio to talk about his being denied an opportunity to speak at a Brooklyn middle school by Principal Arin Rush, due to concerns about his potential pro-Israel messages. Despite this setback, Steigmann remains optimistic and steadfast in his mission to educate future generations about the Holocaust and the dangers of hate. He shares his harrowing experiences from the Nazi camps and the importance of addressing biases and intolerance in today's society. Steigmann also emphasizes the need for mandatory Holocaust education across all states and the importance of speaking out against indoctrination. Sid expresses his support for Steigmann's efforts and discusses his appointment to the Holocaust Memorial Museum Council, promising to assist in Steigmann's mission to educate children about the Holocaust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Lax, CUNY Professor & staunch Pro-Israel Activist, calls into the show to talk about the controversy surrounding New York City principal Arin Rush's decision to deny Holocaust survivor Sami Steigmann the opportunity to speak at MS 447. The principal's reasons were allegedly based on Sami's comments about Israel and Hamas, which Lax and Sid argue are non-existent and discriminatory. They criticize Mayor Eric Adams and other officials for supporting this decision, suggesting it reflects broader issues of antisemitism and lack of support for the Jewish community in New York. The conversation also touches on the role of federal law and the potential revocation of federal funds from the school. Lax emphasizes the need for strong advocacy against such discriminatory practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Wednesday, Tunnel to Towers edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid opens with coverage of Mayor Eric Adams and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to discuss the transition of power. Coverage also includes details from the pretrial hearing of Luigi Mangione, the accused CEO killer, where his interaction with police and the use of body camera footage were discussed. Next, there is a dispute between House Republicans Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Speaker Mike Johnson over a provision in the Intelligence Authorization Act. Lastly, Sid delves into a heated White House Cabinet meeting yesterday about immigration policies that included strong criticism of certain public figures, including Ilhan Omar. Dr. Marc Siegel, Jeff Lax, Peter King, Rich Lowry & Sami Steigmann join Sid on this hump day T2T installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices