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Our conversation with Kirk McElhearn about his new Take Control of AirPods continues, exploring the advanced capabilities of AirPods beyond simple audio playback, explaining listening modes, Conversation Awareness, head gestures, and how the Apple ecosystem enhances the experience. He also discusses why AirPods perform poorly as phone microphones, examines rumors of camera-equipped AirPods, and reflects on technology searching for a purpose, from smart displays to the rise and fall of 3D TVs. Today's edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live!, our weekly live panel discussion of what is going in the Apple space as well as the larger tech world, and how it is impacting you. Join us live at YouTube.com/MacVoicesTV at 8 PM Eastern 5 PM Pacific, or whatever time that is wherever you are and participate in the chat, or catch the edited and segmented versions of the show on the regular MacVoices channels and feeds. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 AirPods listening modes: Noise Cancellation, Transparency, and Adaptive Audio07:02 Why Transparency Mode improves safety and everyday use12:08 Conversation Awareness and head gesture controls20:40 AirPods for phone calls: microphone quality and Bluetooth limitations36:20 Rumors of camera-equipped AirPods and privacy concerns45:43 Smart displays, AI, and products searching for a market57:17 Lessons from Google Glass and the rise and fall of 3D television71:55 Why learning AirPods' full feature set is worth the effort Links: Take Control of AirPods by Kirk McElhearn The Imperfect Loaf - Kirk's bread blog Guests: Kirk McElhearn writes about Apple hardware and software, books, music, and more. As a Senior Contributor to Macworld for more than 15 years, he wrote hundreds of articles, including the Ask the iTunes Guy column. He is a regular contributor to The Mac Security Blog, the Literature & Latte blog, where he writes about their writing app Scrivener, and TidBITS, as well as several other websites and magazines. He is co-host of several podcasts, including The Next Track, a podcast about how people listen to music today, and Write Now with Scrivener. Visit his website Kirkville. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Our conversation with Kirk McElhearn about his new Take Control of AirPods continues, exploring the advanced capabilities of AirPods beyond simple audio playback, explaining listening modes, Conversation Awareness, head gestures, and how the Apple ecosystem enhances the experience. He also discusses why AirPods perform poorly as phone microphones, examines rumors of camera-equipped AirPods, and reflects on technology searching for a purpose, from smart displays to the rise and fall of 3D TVs. Today's edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live!, our weekly live panel discussion of what is going in the Apple space as well as the larger tech world, and how it is impacting you. Join us live at YouTube.com/MacVoicesTV at 8 PM Eastern 5 PM Pacific, or whatever time that is wherever you are and participate in the chat, or catch the edited and segmented versions of the show on the regular MacVoices channels and feeds. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 AirPods listening modes: Noise Cancellation, Transparency, and Adaptive Audio 07:02 Why Transparency Mode improves safety and everyday use 12:08 Conversation Awareness and head gesture controls 20:40 AirPods for phone calls: microphone quality and Bluetooth limitations 36:20 Rumors of camera-equipped AirPods and privacy concerns 45:43 Smart displays, AI, and products searching for a market 57:17 Lessons from Google Glass and the rise and fall of 3D television 71:55 Why learning AirPods' full feature set is worth the effort Links: Take Control of AirPods by Kirk McElhearn The Imperfect Loaf - Kirk's bread blog Guests: Kirk McElhearn writes about Apple hardware and software, books, music, and more. As a Senior Contributor to Macworld for more than 15 years, he wrote hundreds of articles, including the Ask the iTunes Guy column. He is a regular contributor to The Mac Security Blog, the Literature & Latte blog, where he writes about their writing app Scrivener, and TidBITS, as well as several other websites and magazines. He is co-host of several podcasts, including The Next Track, a podcast about how people listen to music today, and Write Now with Scrivener. Visit his website Kirkville. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Kirk McElhearn discusses his new guide to getting the most from Apple's AirPods, Take Control of AirPods for Take Control Books, explaining why the deceptively simple earbuds deserve a dedicated manual. The conversation explores hearing assistance, noise cancellation, audio quality, controls, battery management, charging options, Bluetooth limitations, and choosing the right model. Kirk offers tips that unlock features many owners never realize are available. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and why AirPods deserve a dedicated guide 02:00 Why AirPods are more capable than most users realize 04:15 AirPods as hearing assistance and accessibility tools 07:10 Hearing protection, EQ, and listening modes explained 09:45 Noise cancellation, transparency, and adaptive audio 12:30 Selecting the right AirPods model for your needs 15:00 Comfort, fit, and silicone tips versus open designs 18:00 Everyday use, travel, and environmental awareness 20:45 Lossless audio, Bluetooth limits, and audio quality myths 24:00 Battery life, charging, and long-term maintenance 27:15 Future AirPods features and closing thoughts Links: Take Control of AirPods by Kirk McElhearn Guests: Kirk McElhearn writes about Apple hardware and software, books, music, and more. As a Senior Contributor to Macworld for more than 15 years, he wrote hundreds of articles, including the Ask the iTunes Guy column. He is a regular contributor to The Mac Security Blog, the Literature & Latte blog, where he writes about their writing app Scrivener, and TidBITS, as well as several other websites and magazines. He is co-host of several podcasts, including The Next Track, a podcast about how people listen to music today, and Write Now with Scrivener. Visit his website Kirkville. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Kirk McElhearn discusses his new guide to getting the most from Apple's AirPods, Take Control of AirPods for Take Control Books, explaining why the deceptively simple earbuds deserve a dedicated manual. The conversation explores hearing assistance, noise cancellation, audio quality, controls, battery management, charging options, Bluetooth limitations, and choosing the right model. Kirk offers tips that unlock features many owners never realize are available. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and why AirPods deserve a dedicated guide 02:00 Why AirPods are more capable than most users realize 04:15 AirPods as hearing assistance and accessibility tools 07:10 Hearing protection, EQ, and listening modes explained 09:45 Noise cancellation, transparency, and adaptive audio 12:30 Selecting the right AirPods model for your needs 15:00 Comfort, fit, and silicone tips versus open designs 18:00 Everyday use, travel, and environmental awareness 20:45 Lossless audio, Bluetooth limits, and audio quality myths 24:00 Battery life, charging, and long-term maintenance 27:15 Future AirPods features and closing thoughts Links: Take Control of AirPods by Kirk McElhearn Guests: Kirk McElhearn writes about Apple hardware and software, books, music, and more. As a Senior Contributor to Macworld for more than 15 years, he wrote hundreds of articles, including the Ask the iTunes Guy column. He is a regular contributor to The Mac Security Blog, the Literature & Latte blog, where he writes about their writing app Scrivener, and TidBITS, as well as several other websites and magazines. He is co-host of several podcasts, including The Next Track, a podcast about how people listen to music today, and Write Now with Scrivener. Visit his website Kirkville. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
With JT the Brick out, Vinny Bonsignore, co-host of The Morning Tailgate on Raider Nation Radio and Senior Contributor for the California Post, takes over hosting duties to examine the ideal timeline for rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the Raiders officially begin training camp. Las Vegas Review-Journal sports reporter Sam Gordon joins the show to share his expectations for Mendoza and discuss what to watch as players report to camp, while Raider Nation weighs in through calls and texts. Later, Ballislife Senior NBA Analyst and ESPN Las Vegas' Cofield & Company co-host Willie Ramirez joins Vinny to discuss how the Raiders should approach developing and eventually rolling out their franchise quarterback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Supreme Court has heard two cases on transgender women and girl's ability to participate in school sports after states have issued categorical bans on trans women playing on sports teams that match their gender identity. Madiba Dennie, author of The Originalism Trap: How Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We the People Can Take It Back and Deputy Editor and Senior Contributor at the legal commentary outlet Balls and Strikes, sits down to talk with us about these cases as part of the broad, comprehensive attacks on trans people's health and wellbeing. The Supreme Court justified this discriminatory decision against trans women and girls by arguing that the state cases don't turn on transgender status, but on sex alone—a step toward defining transgender people out of existence. It isn't just sports and it isn't just bathrooms; birth certificates, driver's licenses, freedom of travel, ability to work, ability to have healthcare, and ability to learn basic information in schools are all interconnected. The U.S. is also exporting this philosophy abroad through the expanded Global Gag Rule. For more information, check out That Aged Well: https://pod.link/1446333312Support the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Bluesky: @reprosfightback.bsky.socialBuy rePROs Merch: Bonfire store Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!
Madiba K. Dennie is an attorney, columnist, and professor whose work focuses on fostering an equitable multiracial democracy. Her debut book, The Originalism Trap: How Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We the People Can Take It Back, is now available wherever books are sold. Dennie is the Deputy Editor and Senior Contributor at the critical legal commentary outlet Balls and Strikes. https://madibadennie.com/ https://www.instagram.com/barredandboujee/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Madiba K. Dennie is an attorney, columnist, and professor whose work focuses on fostering an equitable multiracial democracy. Her debut book, The Originalism Trap: How Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We the People Can Take It Back, is now available wherever books are sold. Dennie is the Deputy Editor and Senior Contributor at the critical legal commentary outlet Balls and Strikes.https://madibadennie.com/ https://www.instagram.com/barredandboujee/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, June 2, 20264:20 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins Rod and Greg for their regular conversation about what's happening in Washington, D.C., and today they'll discuss the importance of passing the reconciliation bill, funding ICE and CBP, the aftereffects of John Cornyn's primary loss in Texas, and the status of the SAVE Act.4:38 pm: Auguste Meyrat, Senior Contributor at The Federalist and an English teacher, joins Rod and Greg to discuss his piece on how AI is rewarding students for being dishonest people.6:05 pm: Laura Hollis, Freelance Writer and Educator, joins the show to discuss her piece for Newsmax on how Texas GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton should not avoid his opponent James Talarico's contrived moralism.6:38 pm: Susan Shelley, a columnist with the Southern California News Group, joins the program for a conversation about how reality television star Spencer Pratt has captivated Los Angeles as he tries to unseat Mayor Karen Bass in today's primary election.
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Kerry McDonald talks with Kelsy Achtenberg, founding teacher and Executive Director of The Innovation School, a private K-8 school in Bismarck, North Dakota. They discuss the school's Reggio Emilia-inspired model, its focus on passion, play, and projects, and the recent launch of a hybrid homeschool program to meet growing demand. Kelsy shares the challenges of running a small private school, the importance of family alignment, and how graduates thrive when transitioning to traditional high schools. Kelsy is also a new Senior Contributor at FEE's Education Entrepreneurship Lab! Read her articles at edentrepreneur.org. Also, check out Kerry's latest Forbes.com article, featuring The Innovation School and its new hybrid homeschool program. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at edentrepreneur.org. Kerry's latest book, Joyful Learning: How to Find Freedom, Happiness, and Success Beyond Conventional Schooling, is available now wherever books are sold!
The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, April 10, 20264:20 pm: Edward Bartlett, Founder of SAVE, joins Rod and Greg to discuss the growing epidemic of female teachers raping male students and the broad range of harmful effects on the victims.4:38 pm: Guy Ciarrocchi, Political Commentator for Broad and Liberty, joins the program to discuss his latest piece in which he says the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has run its course and it's time for the U.S. to create new alliances.6:05 pm: Anna Giaritelli, Immigration Reporter for the Washington Examiner, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about the ways new secretary Markwayne Mullin is changing the Department of Homeland Security.6:20 pm: Madison Marino Doan, a Policy Analyst for the Heritage Foundation's Center for Education Policy, joins the program to discuss her piece for the Daily Signal on the possible end of the American Federation of Teachers, a teacher's union that often engages in political activism.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to this week's conversations with Joshua Slocum, Host of the Disaffected podcast and contributor to The Blaze, about how affordable childcare has become a harmful entitlement, and (at 6:45 pm) with Auguste Meyrat, Senior Contributor to The Federalist, about how the trends of America's youth today stem from online influencers – and how those who follow the trends have a new name.
TODAY ON THE SHOW: AN EXTENDED REPORT FROM FLASHPOINTS SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR IN CHIAPAS MEXICO CAMILO PEREZ BUSTILLO; ALSO FLASHPOINTS IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND RESIDENT TROUBADOUR, FRANCISCO HERRERA REPORTS ON CONTINUING ICE ATTACKS IN SAN FRANCISCO AND OAKLAND; AND WHAT WOULD A DIRECT HIT LOOK LIKE ON A NUCLEAR REACTOR IN IRAN OR THE UKRAINE. An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post AN EXTENDED REPORT FROM SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR IN CHIAPAS MEXICO CAMILO PEREZ BUSTILLO appeared first on KPFA.
4:20 pm: Charlies Lipson, author and contributor to The Spectator, joins the show to discuss how President Trump's threats to destroy Iran should be considered credible.4:38 pm: Jay Young, Founder and CEO of oil and gas company King Operating Corporation, joins the program for a conversation about what the two-week Iran War ceasefire could mean for oil and gas prices in the U.S.6:20 pm: Bart Marcois, political analyst and host of “A Minute with Bart” on YouTube, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about his piece in American Greatness pondering if deportation is compassionate.6:38 pm: Auguste Meyrat, Senior Contributor to The Federalist, joins Rod and Greg to discuss how the trends of America's youth today stem from online influencers – and how those who follow the trends have a new name.
The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, April 2, 20264:20 pm: Nathanael Blake, Senior Contributor to The Federalist and a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about his piece on how liberals won't confront fraud because they believe government has the solution.4:38 pm: Dr. Keri Ingraham, Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute, Director of the American Center for Transforming Education, and a Senior Fellow at the Independent Women's Forum, joins the show to discuss her piece for the Daily Wire about how parents are taking control of their children's education.5:05 pm: Tom Knighton, a writer with Bearing Arms, joins the show to discuss how gun experts are blasting the Daily Mail for the misinformation it put forth regarding ballistics information in the Charlie Kirk murder case.6:05 pm: Ilya Shapiro, Director of Constitutional Studies at The Manhattan Institute, joins the show to discuss his piece for the New York Post about how the birthright citizenship issue won't go away even if it is upheld by the Supreme Court.6:20 pm: Daniel McCarthy, Distinguished Fellow in Conservative Thought at the Heritage Foundation and Editor-in-Chief of Modern Age, joins Rod and Greg to discuss his piece about the brewing battle over birthright citizenship.6:38 pm: Economist Steve Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, joins Rod and Greg for their weekly conversation about politics and the nation's economy, and today they'll discuss how the Iran War is contributing to rising oil and gas prices.6:50 pm: Dr. Jonathan Thorp, CEO of Quantum Connections, joins the program to discuss the results of the latest poll from the Monster Research Institute that shows workplace tones are growing more serious with 52% saying they don't want to hear political jokes while at work.
The iconic Ford Fiesta is turning 50 this year, the beloved hatchback was a bestseller and still tops the secondhand market. So how did the Fiesta become such a titan of the motor industry? And if sales were so good, why did production end?Joining Seán to discuss is Senior Contributor to Classic & Sports Car Magazine and contributor to the Daily Telegraph, Simon Hucknall.
The iconic Ford Fiesta is turning 50 this year, the beloved hatchback was a bestseller and still tops the secondhand market. So how did the Fiesta become such a titan of the motor industry? And if sales were so good, why did production end?Joining Seán to discuss is Senior Contributor to Classic & Sports Car Magazine and contributor to the Daily Telegraph, Simon Hucknall.
Tracy Brower, PhD, MM, MCRW is a sociologist studying community, happiness, and the future of work and life. She is VP of Workplace Insights at Steelcase and a Senior Contributor for Forbes and Fast Company. Mike Petrusky asks Tracy about her brand new book, "Critical Connections: Build Relationships and Harness the Power of Community in Work and Life", in which she delivers inspiration and pragmatic new insights on community and connection. They discuss how organizations can help to foster connections among employees, which can lead to higher levels of well-being and performance. Research shows that 50% of people globally are lonely with record levels of depression and anxiety, so Tracy believes the workplace can provide a sense of stability and identity for the workforce. Proximity and presence can increase performance and knowledge sharing among employees, and leaders should be intentional about creating cultures that support connections and community, so Mike and Tracy share some inspiration that will encourage you to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Tracy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybrowerphd/ Order Tracy's new book "Critical Connections": https://tracybrower.com/9218-2/ Learn more about Steelcase: https://www.steelcase.com/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4H3pwnlU2AuqynuRDpvnh4J Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/
Only days after the Church in the United States saw a changing of the guard in the archdiocese of New York, across the Atlantic, England welcomed a new archbishop of Westminster – the most important of the Catholic dioceses in the sceptered isle. What lies ahead for the Church in England? The Register's Senior Contributor and EWTN News Vatican Analyst Edward Pentin joins Register Radio. And then, Bishops and Catholics in the US and around the world continue to express shock and dismay at the University of Notre Dame's appointment of an ardent pro-abortion supporter to a prominent academic post in what is supposed to be a faithful Catholic university. Register staff reporter Matthew McDonald gives us the latest.
Immigration isn't just about headlines—it's about Nobel laureates, World Series MVPs, and medical breakthroughs that save lives. In this year's end special, Lauren Clarke welcomes back Forbes senior contributor Stuart Anderson to preview his annual "Most Inspiring Immigration Stories" article. From Omar Yagi's journey from refugee to Nobel Prize winner in chemistry, to Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto's heroic World Series performance, to a groundbreaking cancer treatment discovered by a PhD student who annoyed her lab mates—these stories reveal the extraordinary contributions immigrants make when America opens its doors. Plus, the remarkable legacy of Charles Watts, who sponsored over 300 Vietnamese refugees. What do these diverse stories tell us about innovation, opportunity, and America itself? SHOW RESOURCE LINKS:The Most Inspiring Immigration Stories Of 2025: https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/https://nfap.com/about-us/biographies/GUEST: Stuart Anderson/Executive Director, National Foundation for American Policy, Senior Contributor to ForbesHOST: Lauren ClarkePRODUCER: Adam Belmar
Mark Murphy shares insights from his research on maximizing team effectiveness.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why you don't want a team of all “team players”2) The simple trick for more decisive teams 3) How to get your team to generate 3X more valuable ideas Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1105 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARK — Mark Murphy is a New York Times bestselling author, Senior Contributor to Forbes, andFounder of Leadership IQ, a research and training firm. His latest book is TEAM PLAYERS: The Five Critical Roles You Need to Build A Winning Team. Mark's previous bestselling books include: Hiring for Attitude, Hundred Percenters, HARD Goals, Managing Narcissists, Blamers, Dramatics and more. Mark leads one of the world's largest databases of original leadership research, and his work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fortune, Forbes, Bloomberg, BusinessWeek, Harvard Business Review, and U.S. News & World Report. He's been a featured guest on programs including CBS News Sunday Morning, ABC's 20/20, Fox Business News, CNN International and NPR.Some of his most well-known research studies include “Why New Hires Fail,” “Are SMART Goals Dumb?,” “Why CEO's Get Fired,” “High Performers Can Be Less Engaged,” and “Don't Expect Layoff Survivors to Be Grateful.” Mark has conducted training for The United Nations, Harvard Business School, Microsoft, IBM, MasterCard, Merck, and thousands more.• Book: Team Players: The Five Critical Roles You Need to Build a Winning Team• Quiz: “Team Player Quiz: What Type Of Team Player Are You?"• Website: LeadershipIQ.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Studies in the Principles of Judgments and Attitudes: II. Determination of Judgments by Group and by Ego Standards” by S.E. Asch• Book: Escape from Freedom by Erich Fromm• Past episode: 256: Science-based Solutions for Delivering Tough Truth at Work with Mark Murphy— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome• Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO• Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome• Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Rod and Greg Show Rundown – Tuesday, October 14, 20254:20 pm: Kara Byrne, Senior Health and Human Services Analyst at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, joins the show to discuss ways Utah can help prevent veteran suicides.4:38 pm: Conn Carroll, Commentary Editor for the Washington Examiner, joins the show to discuss his piece about the closing of the Democratic Party mind.6:05 pm: Bethany Blankley, a Reporter with The Center Square, joins the program to discuss her story on how ten new construction contracts worth $4.5 billion have been awarded to expand the border wall and add technological surveillance.6:38 pm: Nathaniel Blake, Senior Contributor to The Federalist, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about his piece in which he says LGBTQ activists will not stop coming for your children.
Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn this episode of Faithful Politics, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram sit down with Dr. Nathanael Blake to discuss his new book, Victims of the Revolution: How Sexual Liberation Hurts Us All. Blake argues that the sexual revolution—once heralded as a movement for personal freedom and fulfillment—has in fact left a legacy of loneliness, dissatisfaction, and moral confusion. He traces how the rejection of traditional Christian sexual ethics in favor of “liberation” has reshaped our social fabric, from family life and marriage to identity and faith.The conversation moves through the promises and failures of the sexual revolution, the meaning of Christian “prudishness,” and the ways modern society's views on sex and identity have altered relationships, institutions, and even the church. Blake discusses purity culture, the rise of the “sex recession,” and how pornography, delayed marriage, and technology have changed intimacy. The hosts challenge him on issues such as women's rights, LGBTQ inclusion, and the role of government in defining marriage—leading to a candid and thought-provoking exchange about what it truly means to be human, embodied, and free.Victims of the Revolution: How Sexual Liberation Hurts Us All: https://bookshop.org/a/112456/9781621647706Guest BioDr. Nathanael Blake is a postdoctoral fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) and a Senior Contributor to The Federalist. His research and writing focus on culture, politics, and faith, with a particular emphasis on the moral costs of modern liberalism and the legacy of the sexual revolution. In his new book, Victims of the Revolution: How Sexual Liberation Hurts Us All (Ignatius Press, 2025), Blake argues that the pursuit of personal freedom in matters of sex and identity has eroded community, family stability, and true fulfillment. He holds a Ph.D. in political theory and has written widely on Christian ethics, social policy, and cultural renewal. Support the show
The Rod and Greg Show Rundown – Friday, September 19, 20254:20 pm: Christopher Tremoglie, Commentary Writer for the Washington Examiner, joins the show to discuss how those on the right held vigils, and didn't riot, when Charlie Kirk's life was taken.4:38 pm: Stella Morabito, Senior Contributor to The Federalist, joins Rod and Greg to discuss how Charlie Kirk helped American college students that questioned left-wing narratives overcome campus loneliness.6:05 pm: Jean Twenge, a Professor in the Department of Psychology at San Diego State University, joins Rod and Greg to discuss her continued work to make parents aware of the harmful effects of screen time for children and her newbook “10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World: How Parents Can Stop Smartphones, Social Media, and Gaming from Taking Over Their Children's Lives.”6:20 pm: Lee Schalk, Senior Vice President of Policy at the American Legislative Exchange Council, joins the show to discuss the group's new civics education coalition.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to this week's conversations with Brett Tolman, former U.S. Attorney for Utah and now of Right on Crime, about the charges filed this week against Charlie Kirk's assassin, and (at 6:50 pm) with Henry Olsen of the Ethics and Public Policy Center on whether the U.S. can retain its republic.
Move fast and break things? Not at utilities. More like move slowly and keep the lights on. Utilities have a reputation for being slow to innovate and adapt. Where does that come from? Well…they're highly regulated, they're used to financing investments with a guaranteed rate of return, and they're on the hook for BIG bills if innovation goes south. All those realities contribute to the capital bias in energy—the inefficient phenomenon in which traditionally regulated utilities are incentivized to favor capital-intensive investments over cost-effective operational expenses (read: tech advancements). Simply put? More trillion-dollar poles and lines, fewer million-dollar demand response programs, for example. It's not a permanent problem, though. Utilities can get faster in meeting the demand moment…and today on Piloting the Future, we explore exactly how they're going to keep pace with the hyperscalers outspending them on innovation by leaps and bounds. Today's guests: Dr. Elizabeth Cook, VP of Technical Strategy at AEIC, and Ken Silverstein, Senior Contributor at Forbes. They join Kim and Lee in a deeply insightful, forward-thinking conversation about breaking through gridlock by overcoming this capital bias to determine who will own the power future: utilities...or Big Tech? Don't miss this first episode of our Gridlocked miniseries—building the grid of the future requires taking some risks…safely. And this week, we're exploring how that becomes possible.
The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, July 25, 20254:20 pm: Adam Snow, Washington County Commissioner, joins the show for a conversation about the economic growth taking place in Southern Utah.4:38 pm: David Ibarra, author and former candidate for Salt Lake City Mayor joins the program for a conversation about President Trump's executive orders on the homelessness crisis and what it could mean for downtown Salt Lake City.6:05 pm: Paul Sperry, Investigative Reporter for Real Clear Investigations joins the show to discuss how the Obama administration turned an unverifiable report into Russia-gate.6:20 pm: Auguste Meyrat, Senior Contributor to The Federalist, joins the show for a conversation about his recent piece about the Austin, Texas Fire Chief who refused to deploy rescue boats for flood victims was a DEI hire.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to Rod and Greg's conversations with Redge Johnson, Director of the Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office, about the state's plan to continue attempts to gain control of public lands in the state, and (at 6:50 pm) with Representative Tyler Clancy about a new plan to unleash Utah's energy potential.
We discuss Inclusive Constitutionalism, a fresh way to interpret the Constitution that makes inclusive democracy real. By contrast, originalism interprets the meaning of the Constitution as fixed in time in the 1800s and ignores the constitutional amendments during reconstruction that were designed to foster a multiracial democracy. Madiba's civic action toolkit recommendations are: Join or form a local union! Pay attention to state and local courts. Madiba Dennie is Deputy Editor and Senior Contributor at the critical legal commentary outlet Balls and Strikes. Her debut book is The Originalism Trap: How Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We The People Can Take it Back. Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/ Discover new ways to #BetheSpark: https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark Follow Mila on X: https://x.com/milaatmos Follow Madiba on X: https://x.com/AudreLawdAMercy Read The Originalism Trap: https://bookshop.org/shop/futurehindsight Sponsor: Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful. Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Madiba Debbie Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis
The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, June 26, 20254:38 pm: Glenn Beaton, columnist with The Aspen Beat, joins the show to discuss how CNN published a stolen and inaccurate report about the effectiveness of the U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.6:05 pm: Mat Staver, Founder and Chairman of the Liberty Counsel, joins Rod and Greg to discuss the Supreme Court's decision to allow the state of South Carolina to withhold Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood.6:38 pm: Helen Raleigh, Senior Contributor to The Federalist, joins the program for a conversation about the takeaways from the U.S. bombing on Iran's nuclear facilities.
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Ben Weingarten is Editor at Large at RealClearInvestigations and a Senior Contributor at The Federalist. Subscribe to his Substack at Weingarten.substack.com
The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, May 20, 20254:20 pm: Phil Kerpen, President of American Commitment, joins the program to discuss why he says the REINS Act to control regulatory costs should be included in President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill.4:38 pm: Auguste Meyrat, a Senior Contributor to The Federalist, joins Rod and Greg to discuss a Minnesota Supreme Court decision that rules in favor of public nudity.6:05 pm: Townhall Senior Columnist Kurt Schlichter joins the show to discuss his piece on why we should not just forgive and forget the lies of the Biden family.6:38 pm: Daniel Di Martino, Founder of the Dissident Project and a Manhattan Institute Fellow joins the program to discuss a recent Supreme Court decision that allows President Trump to end deportation protections for Venezuelans in the United States.
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Lesley Alderman, LCSW, psychotherapist based in Brooklyn – WaPo “Ask A Therapist” Columnist shares how to gently stop someone who talks way too much!Chris Carosa - Certified Trust & Fiduciary Advisor, Senior Contributor to Forbes and author of The Parent's Guide To Turning Your Teen Into A Millionaire discussed A GOP tax bill: Trump Wants To Give Babies A Thousand Bucks!Atsushi Endo, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon at Tufts Medical Center discussed Celtic Jason Tatum and his torn Achilles – how this happens, how it's treated and what's the recovery period?David Hamilton – author of The Enigmatic Aviator: Charles Lindbergh Revisited finds earlier parallels with current events and looks at the ever-changing verdict on Lindbergh.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
Welcome to another episode of You Had to Be There, the podcast where we deep dive into the world of the music industry. I'm your host, Julia Gomberg. This week, I'm joined by Hugh McIntyre, a Senior Contributor at Forbes who specializes in writing about the music industry and the global music charts. I've long admired his work, and in this episode, we go into the numbers behind success in the music industry. If you've ever been curious about what gets a song to #1, music charting is a secret formula that I walked away having learned a lot about, so I think you will, too! Be sure to check out Hugh's curated playlist alongside this episode, which you can find below. Thanks so much for listening and I'll catch you next time.Hugh's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4AdQ90BG7rkxZSsk7qQQUH?si=76a06654740343aaFollow You Had To Be There on IG: @uhadtobetherepodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/uhadtobetherepod
MONOLOGUE The Liberal Clown Car Rolls On NEWSMAKER Liberal Leadership Debate Wyatt Claypool, Senior Contributor with The National Telegraph Thenationaltelegraph.com on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thenationaltelegraph9253 OPEN LINES THE CULT OF CLIMATE CHANGE Yes, NOAA adjusts its historical weather data: Here's why https://abcnews.go.com/US/noaa-adjusts-historical-weather-data/story?id=118987611 Tony Heller – Geologist, Weather Historian, Founder of Real Climate Science dot com MONOLOGUE "The Mass Graves Hoax: How a Lie Branded Canada as a Genocidal Nation NEWSMAKER Patrick Brown STRIKES AGAIN! Brampton staffers allegedly campaign to elect his mother-in-law https://www.rebelnews.com/patrick_brown_staffers_allegedly_campaign_to_elect_mother_in_law David Menzies – Rebel News Mission Specialist OPEN LINES THIS DAY IN ROCK HISTORY On this day in music, February 26, 1983, Michael Jackson's Thriller topped the Billboard Album chart – and was well on its way to becoming the best-selling album of the year, worldwide. In 1980, Island Records' Rob Partridge and Bill Stewart offered U2 a recording contract after watching their performance at Dublin's National Boxing Stadium. A month later, the Irish rock band signed a four-year, four-album contract with the label. In 1966, Nancy Sinatra scored her first No.1 hit in the US with “These Boots Are Made For Walkin'.” Written by Lee Hazlewood, and featuring instrumentation by The Wrecking Crew, the song marked the beginning of a long creative partnership between Sinatra and Hazlewood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The rise of AI isn't just about smarter machines—it's about reshaping the way we work, create, and innovate. In the season finale of The Catalyst by Softchoice, Heather Haskin sits down with Gil Press, senior contributor at Forbes, to trace the modern history of AI. From the early breakthroughs in deep learning to the rise of generative AI, Press explores the key moments that shaped the AI industry and where the technology is headed next. Featuring: Gil Press, Senior Contributor at Forbes The Catalyst by Softchoice is the podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of humans and technology.
MONOLOGUE The Liberal Carbon Tax Con: Desperate Lies, Empty Promises, and Political Survival NEWSMAKER EKOS Research Poll Shows Liberals Closing the Gap – Is this a Mirage? https://www.thewrit.ca/p/projection-update-signs-of-liberal Wyatt Claypool, Senior Contributor with The National Telegraph https://www.youtube.com/@thenationaltelegraph9253 OPEN LINES THE CULT OF CLIMATE CHANGE Trump signs executive order directing US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement — again What Does the Paris Agreement Actually Do? https://apnews.com/article/trump-paris-agreement-climate-change 788907bb89fe307a964be757313cdfb0 Tony Unveils New Data Analysis Software https://www.visitech.ai Tony Heller, Geologist, Weather Historian, Founder of Real Climate Science dot com MONOLOGUE Trump Shows the Way: It's Time for Canada to Ditch Woke Policies and Get Back to Work NEWSMAKER Biden preemptively pardons Anthony Fauci https://www.wnd.com/2025/01/bidens-pardon-for-fauci-is-in-no-way-going-to-stop-congressional-investigations/ Donald Trump Backing mRNA Vaccine Project Gets Backlash https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-mrna-vaccine-cure-cancer-ai-2018701 Naomi Wolf is the Author of The Pfizer Papers: Pfizer's Crimes Against Humanity. Co-founder and CEO of DailyClout.io THE X WARRIORS Liberal Leadership Candidate Mark Carney has submitted his paperwork to enter the race Ahead of tomorrow's deadline. He Claims He's an “Outsider.” Brittani Russell aka Brattani Political Commentator. Her handle on X is @BrattUnderscoreWorld THIS DAY IN ROCK HISTORY In 1966, The Beach Boys entered Gold Star Studios to record “Wouldn't It Be Nice,” the opening track on their forthcoming album, Pet Sounds. In 1977, Paul McCartney proved his post-Beatles prowess when he topped the US album chart for the sixth time with Wings Over America. In 1983, after nearly two years on air, MTV began broadcasting to the West Coast of America. The 24-hour music video network fundamentally changed the way the world interacted with music and was, for many years, the ultimate youth culture tastemaker. Jeremiah Tittle, Co-Host of "The 500 with Josh Adam Myers" Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - BEN WEINGARTEN - Editor at Large at Real Clear Investigations and Senior Contributor at The Federalist SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/bhweingarten Special Counsel Weiss blasts Biden in final Hunter prosecution report Ben previews the confirmation hearings Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: Biden brags about disastrous Afghanistan pullout that left 13 US service members dead during end-of-term speech DOOCY TIME: “If I don't see you again —” KJP: “I, well, you know.” Doocy: “— in the briefing, thank you for all that — you could have stopped taking the hard questions years ago, and you didn't, so we appreciate that.” KJP: “Over two years, my friend WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - BEN WEINGARTEN - Editor at Large at Real Clear Investigations and Senior Contributor at The Federalist SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/bhweingarten Special Counsel Weiss blasts Biden in final Hunter prosecution report Ben previews the confirmation hearings Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/13/25 Hour 1 Confirmation hearings for Trump’s Secretary picks begin tomorrow. The Washington Post’s Editorial Board writes about who should and not be confirmed based on assumptions and falsehoods. Vince speaks with Ben Weingarten, Editor at large for Real Clear Investigations and Senior Contributor to The Federalist about his column “GOP Senators Can Prove They Know What Time It Is By Confirming Trump’s Nominees Stat.” Chuck Schumer calls Pete Hegseth a “deeply troubling” candidate. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vince speaks with Ben Weingarten, Editor at large for Real Clear Investigations and Senior Contributor to The Federalist about his column “GOP Senators Can Prove They Know What Time It Is By Confirming Trump’s Nominees Stat.” For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
While President-elect Trump talks 'hell to pay' for Hamas, Biden is busy transferring former Osama bin Laden bodyguards out of Gitmo. Plus, co-host of 'The View,' Sunny Hostin, says the quiet part out loud and appears to accidentally implicate her own husband in a massive insurance fraud scheme. And finally, a retired Marine Corps colonel joins with reaction to the two New Year's Day bombers using tech like ChatGPT and Meta glasses to carry out their plans.Guests:Benjamin Weingarten | Editor-at-Large, RealClearInvestigations & Senior Contributor, The FederalistDavis Younts | Military Defense AttorneyChristian Briggs | CEO, Hard Asset ManagementCol. William Dunn (Ret.) | President, Strategic Resilience Group, LLC
Forbes senior contributor Stuart Anderson joins host Lauren Clarke to discuss his article highlighting 2024's most inspiring immigration stories. Anderson, executive director of the National Foundation for American Policy, shares remarkable stories, including Albert Oso Asari, a Ghanaian tech entrepreneur who overcame H-1B visa challenges to found a billion-dollar company; six immigrant construction workers who tragically died in the Baltimore bridge collapse; Gil Howard, an 82-year-old professor who has taught over 400 Afghan women to drive; and Bernard Kimono, a Congolese refugee who rose from a Tanzanian refugee camp to join the U.S. national soccer team.GUEST: Stuart Anderson, Executive Director, National Foundation for American Policy & Senior Contributor to ForbesHOST: Lauren ClarkePRODUCER: Adam BelmarSHOW RESOURCE LINKS:The Most Inspiring Immigration Stories Of 2024Stuart Anderson on ForbesNational Foundation for American Policy
Host Adam Lowther interviews retired Lieutenant General In-Bum Chun about the recent political turmoil in South Korea, including President Yoon's declaration of martial law and the ongoing impeachment process. General Chun provides insights into the historical context of South Korean politics, the current political divide, and the implications of these events for the future of the country. He emphasizes the need for unity and support from the United States during this critical time.Lieutenant General In-Bum Chun (ROK, Ret) served his country with both honor and integrity for nearly four decades. Chun retired in 2016 after distinguished service in the South Korean Army.During his military career which started in 1978 at the Korea Military Academy he ascended to positions of leadership that included, the Chief of the Election Support Branch, Civil Military Affairs/Strategic Operations Directorate of the Multinational Forces in Iraq, the Director of U.S. Affairs at the Ministry of National Defense (ROK), Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff of Operations for the U.S.-ROK Combined Forces Command, Senior member of the UNCMAC, the Commander of the ROK Special Warfare Command, and the Deputy Commander for the First ROK Army.Chun is a holder of three U.S Legions of Merit, the US Bronze Star Medal and the USSOCOM Medal.His interests and expertise in national defense and security policy saw him awarded positions that included Visiting Fellow at the Center for East Asia Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution, Visiting researcher at the US-Korea Institute at SAIS, Johns Hopkins University and as Visiting fellow at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Tech.Currently, Chun is serving as a Senior Fellow with the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) and the Vice-president of the Air and Space Forces Association (AFA) MIG Alley Chapter and is on the Advisory board for the National Bureau of Asian Research, the Global SOF Foundation, the Global American Business Institute and the Korean Modelers Association as well as a Senior Contributor for the Asia Society Korea and a fellow with the Institute of Corea American Studies and Distinguished Military Fellow with the Institute of Security and Development Policy in Sweden.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Political Crisis in South Korea05:48 Martial Law Declaration and Its Implications11:48 Impeachment Process and Political Dynamics22:50 Historical Context of South Korean Politics29:59 Wishes for the Future of South Korea
In Episode 43 of the Inspired Money Livestream Podcast, we examine the impact of the gig economy on today's employment. With insights from Louis Hyman, Jeffrey Moss, and Sergio Avedian, we explore how digital platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Uber have reshaped work by offering flexibility and independence. These platforms provide a range of opportunities for those seeking additional income or a break from traditional employment structures. Innovative Approaches to the Gig Economy Our panelists discuss the benefits and challenges associated with gig work, including reduced business costs and the absence of traditional worker benefits. They offer practical strategies for success in this evolving work environment. Such as building a strong personal brand, effective financial management. As well as staying informed about legal rights. This episode is essential for anyone looking to navigate and thrive in the gig economy.
Introducing the Band:Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are with guest Brad Birzer. Brad is the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies and Professor of History at Hillsdale College. He is also the co-founder of and Senior Contributor at The Imaginative Conservative, and the author of a number of books, including Neil Peart: Cultural (Re)Percussions. Find him online at bradbirzer.com or @bradleybirzer on Twitter.Brad's Music Pick: YesTell the moon dog, tell the march hare! We take you close to the edge of the south side of the sky this week as we discuss the early adventures of Britain's answer to all the questions raised by hippies during the Seventies, the New Age of Atlantic: Yes. Yes were one of the pillars of British progressive rock music, but also (perhaps surprisingly) a major commercial success in America long before their peers. They were also a truly singular band during their lengthy heyday; the band underwent endless lineup changes as personalities clashed and artistic visions ran amok, and yet they have always sounded like themselves and nobody else successfully has.Starting with local janitor Jon Anderson on countertenor vocals, Pete Banks on Hendrixian guitar, Tony Kaye on groovy late-Sixties B3 organ, fussily precise jazz drummer Bill Bruford keeping time, and Chris Squire playing a bass so aggressive it intimidates people into crossing to the other side of the street, Yes exploded out of London's club-gigging scene after drawing inspiration from watching a newly born King Crimson play the circuit. Their early style mixed originals -- first halting, then increasingly assured -- with spectacularly imaginative covers of everything from West Side Story to Buffalo Springfield and Simon & Garfunkel. But as Banks was jettisoned for Steve Howe, and then Tony Kaye traded in for Rick Wakeman, Yes ascended from a series of records beginning with The Yes Album and Fragile (1971) to superstardom, with all that entailed: sidelong songs, triple live albums, and extended soaks in the topographic oceans. All set to some of the most inscrutable lyrics but gorgeous music written during the decade.So turn on your lava lamp and get ready to call over valleys of endless seas as you and I climb crossing the shape of the morning -- it's time to sink into a elevated musical fantasy world created by Yes during this, the first part of their career. We take the story up through Tales from Topographic Oceans (1973); next time around, we'll get a relayer to go for the one without too much drama, but for now click play and enjoy the sound of perpetual change.
Grace welcomes Senior Contributor at the Federalist Ben Weingarten to the show to discuss the latest out of the Middle East. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.
On this episode Shawn interviews Pauleanna Reid. She is a celebrity ghost writer, Senior Contributor at Forbes, 2X author and the founder of New Girl on the Block.
Julie Kelly, Senior Contributor at American Greatness and author of January 6: How Democrats Used the Capitol Protest to Launch a War on Terror Against the Political Right, joins us to discuss the shocking reality for over a thousand Americans arrested after the January 6th Capitol "insurrection", and how the rest of us should be terrified at the prospect of political imprisonment by the current American political regime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Julie Kelly, Senior Contributor at American Greatness and author of January 6: How Democrats Used the Capitol Protest to Launch a War on Terror Against the Political Right, joins us to discuss the shocking reality for over a thousand Americans arrested after the January 6th Capitol "insurrection", and how the rest of us should be terrified at the prospect of political imprisonment by the current American political regime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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