Podcasts about Shaping

In this bonus episode, Nobel Prize-winning economist Daron Acemoglu joins Sam to challenge some of the most common assumptions about artificial intelligence's future. Drawing on his book Power and Progress, Daron argues that technology doesn't have a fixed destiny — and that today's choices will determine whether AI boosts workers or simply accelerates automation and inequality. He makes a case for focusing on new tasks that complement human skills, rather than replacing them, and warns that current incentives push AI toward centralization and automation by default. The conversation tackles productivity myths, reliability risks, and why regulation should proactively steer AI toward social good. Read the episode transcript here. Guest bio: Daron Acemoglu is an institute professor at MIT, faculty codirector of the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work, and a research affiliate at MIT's newly established Blueprint Labs. He is an elected fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, American Philosophical Society, the British Academy of Sciences, the Turkish Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Econometric Society, the European Economic Association, and the Society of Labor Economists. He is also a member of the Group of Thirty. He has authored six books, including Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity with Simon Johnson. His work in economics has been recognized around the world, notably with the Nobel Prize in economic sciences, along with co-laureates Johnson and James A. Robinson, in 2024. *Please take our listener survey: ⁠⁠mitsmr.com/podcastsurvey⁠⁠ It's short — we promise! — and all respondents will receive a free MIT SMR article collection, "Maximizing the Value of Generative AI." Me, Myself, and AI is a podcast produced by MIT Sloan Management Review and hosted by Sam Ransbotham. It is engineered by David Lishansky and produced by Allison Ryder. We encourage you to rate and review our show. Your comments may be used in Me, Myself, and AI materials. ME, MYSELF, AND AI® is a federally registered trademark of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. All rights reserved.

The Cleveland Browns offseason is already heating up with draft rumors, trade talk, and key roster questions. In this episode, we break down the latest chatter surrounding the Browns, including a potential trade with the Dallas Cowboys. Could Cleveland move back from No. 6 in the draft to No. 12 and pick up additional first-round assets? How would that impact their draft strategy and roster construction?The big debate: do the Browns take a wide receiver at No. 6 or address one of the team's critical offensive line needs? You can't really go wrong with either choice, but with an aging and expensive offensive line, protecting the quarterback is paramount. Adding a top receiver won't matter if the QB doesn't have time to throw.We also discuss potential mid-round trade options, including ESPN's Bill Barnwell suggestion involving Jaguars tackle Walker Little. Could swapping picks to acquire a potential starter provide flexibility and reduce the need to draft multiple offensive linemen in the early rounds? DeJuan Jones' health adds another wrinkle — if he's ready, maybe one tackle spot is solved, but the other remains a question.On the wide receiver front, Brian Thomas of Jacksonville has come up in trade speculation. After Travis Hunter's injury, Thomas' production dipped, but some see upside if he lands on a new roster. Could the Browns use a move like this to complement their picks and address positional needs?We break down all these angles: draft positioning, trade scenarios, offensive line priorities, and the potential impact of young talent versus strategic trades. Fixing the line first could be the key domino that lets the rest of the roster fall into place.Check out my work at https://www.cleveland.com/staff/cpugh/ and support the podcast at https://cash.app/$chrispugh3Get your 2026 Topps Baseball Series 1 Factory Sealed Mega Box here:https://www.fanatics.com/mlb/mlb-merchandise/trading-cards/2026-topps-baseball-series-1-factory-sealed-mega-box/o-2309+t-81002141+d-017450348+f-283047133+z-9-4014397671?irclickid=3jBWaF05pxyZWGi0isRWd0EjUkux5cQ3018yUo0&irgwc=1&afsrc=1&_s=afl_impact&utm_source=Impact&utm_medium=affiliates&SSAID=5163860#Browns, #ClevelandBrowns, #NFLDraft, #NFLTrades, #DraftRumors, #NFLAnalysis, #OffensiveLine, #WideReceiver, #DeJuanJones, #WalkerLittle, #BrianThomas, #Cowboys, #NFLNews, #FootballTalk, #NFL2026, #ClevelandSports, #SportsPodcast, #DraftStrategy, #NFLDiscussion, #AFCNorth-----Subscribe to my YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUrqzAFKz0t786NojlhN4Q

This episode tackles a classic Ben Hogan quote: “You only hit a straight ball by accident… so you'd better make it go one way or the other.” We break down what that really means, and whether trying to shape every shot is actually helping your game or quietly widening your dispersion. Using real launch monitor data, on-course experience, and some ball-flight physics, we explore why tighter shot patterns matter more than how the ball curves in the air. Thank you to our show sponsors Ultra Pouches and Cash App Ultra is the ultimate guilt-free pouch — delivering instant focus and mental clarity, without nicotine or caffeine. New customers can use code SWEETSPOT to get 15% off at https://takeultra.com/https://takeultra.com/ • Download Cash App Today ⁠by visiting this link⁠ #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at ⁠https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement⁠. Cash App Green, overdraft coverage, borrow, cash back offers and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit ⁠http://cash.app/legal/podcast⁠ for full disclosures.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if leadership isn't just shaped by strategy, structure, or individual capability but by the energetic field we are participating in together?In this deeply spacious episode of the Sacred Changemakers Podcast, I'm joined by Alan Briskin and Mary Gelinas, longtime practitioners and teachers whose work bridges collective wisdom, neuroscience, spirituality, and conscious social change.Together, we explore the reality that space is not empty, that it is alive with information, relationships, and potential. Drawing on insights from their book Space Is Not Empty, Alan and Mary invite us to sense leadership as a relational, emergent practice rather than a position or role. This conversation moves beyond concepts into a felt, lived experience. We speak about field awareness, language, shared power, polarization, and what becomes possible when leaders learn to listen not just to words, but to the space between us.This episode is an invitation to slow down, to feel, and to experience leadership differently, not as control, but as participation in something wiser than any one of us.About Today's Guests:Alan Briskin, PhD is an award-winning author, leadership consultant, and a pioneer in the field of collective wisdom. For over four decades, he has worked with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations, including Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and the George Lucas Educational Foundation. Alan is a co-founder of the Collective Wisdom Initiative, a Noted Humanist Scholar at Saybrook University, and has served as Senior Advisor to the Institute of Noetic Sciences, the Goi Peace Foundation in Tokyo, and the One Humanity Institute in Poland.Mary Gelinas, EdD is a managing director of Gelinas James, Inc., and an author, consultant, educator, and executive coach devoted to conscious social change. She is the author of Talk Matters! Saving the World One Word at a Time and brings decades of experience in organizational change, neuroscience, and embodied leadership. For 20 years, she co-led the Cascadia Center for Leadership, graduating over 500 leaders across sectors, and has worked with organizations including Genentech, California State Polytechnic University Humboldt, and public-sector institutions.Learn More About Today's GuestsSpace Is Not Empty website →www.spaceisnotempty.netAlan's website ****→ www.alanbriskin.comMary's website → www.gelinasjames.comSpace Is Not Empty on LinkedIn →https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-is-not-empty/about/Alan on LinkedIn →https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-briskin-a9637b6/

A winter storm is impacting parts of 11 states along the East Coast with blizzard warnings in effect for 41 million people. A ban on nonessential travel is in effect in New York City. Meanwhile, New England could get up to 2 feet of snow with wind gusts over 60 mph. This week, Russia's war in Ukraine marks four years as negotiations have failed to end the fighting. Holly Williams reconnected with a Ukrainian man she met at the start of the war, who reflects on surviving being shot by a Russian sniper, and the loss of his fellow soldiers. The 2026 Winter Olympics wrapped up Sunday in Italy. But before the closing ceremony, Team USA captured a thrilling victory, beating Canada 2-1 in overtime to win gold for the first time since 1980. The U.S. finished with 33 medals total, the most since 2010, including 12 gold medals. CBS News contributor David Begnaud announced on "CBS Mornings" the launch of his company, "Do Good Crew" - which celebrates everyday heroes. At the heart of it is a podcast "The Person who Believed in Me." Norah O'Donnell joins "CBS Mornings" to speak about her new book, "We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America." O'Donnell highlights women who are often overlooked or forgotten in history. She said "women in history are so important to the shaping of this country," but later added "they don't get the praise that they deserve." Contestant Colby Donaldson talks about returning to play "Survivor" again, why he wanted to play originally and how the 50th season is all about the fans. Isabel May speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Scream 7" after her breakout performance in the Yellowstone prequel "1883." May discusses joining the cult classic franchise, which takes place 30 years after the first murders, what it was like to work with Neve Campbell and how she prepared for the role. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

God I Love You But I Don't Get You Part #2 of Series: I Love You, But I Don't Get You February 21 - 22, 2026 - Paul Jeyachandran Bathsheba's Story: Three Movements Private Pain: The Stripping of Sufficiency What happens to her Personal Promise: The Shaping of Surrender What God speaks over her Prophetic Purpose: The Stewarding of Service What God accomplishes through her The Stripping of Sufficiency God dismantles self-reliance to birth dependence. The Shaping of Surrender God forms the will to say, "Not my will, but Yours." The Stewarding of Service God entrusts influence so Christ-not self—is magnified. When You Place Your Life In God's Hands... Pain is Redeemed into Promise. Promise Matures into Purpose. Purpose Unfolds into Prophetic Destiny. Reflection Questions What situation are you still trying to manage on your own rather than surrendering to God's process? Has God spoken something over your life during a painful season that you've been too hurt or too scared to step into? Is your brokenness making you bitter and controlling, or is it becoming wisdom and humility that serves others? Scriptures: 2 Samuel 11:2, 2 Samuel 11:3-4, 2 Samuel 11:26, 2 Samuel 12:13-14, 2 Samuel 12:24, 1 Chronicles 22:8-10, 1 Kings 1:16-17, 1 Kings 2:19, Proverbs 31:1, 25, 30, 1 Chronicles 3:5, Matthew 1:6, Luke 3:31, Matthew 1:21, Topics: Love, Peace, Understanding

What voices are shaping your life right now? When fear rises and uncertainty lingers, which voices get access to your soul? In this message from Exodus 32, discover why fear makes foolish voices sound reasonable--and how to intentionally make room for God.

In this episode of She Rises we’re unpacking what it actually looks like to have a healthy relationship with social media without letting it impact your confidence, nervous system, or sense of self. We talk about the difference between using social media as a tool versus unconsciously measuring your worth against it, how to recognise when scrolling is disconnecting you from yourself, and why boundaries online are just as important as the ones you set in your real life. This episode is a reminder that social media isn’t the problem how we engage with it is. And when you learn to lead yourself in that space, it becomes something that supports your growth instead of silently draining it. Honest, practical, and empowering.

Inside the Missouri History Museum's “Mill Creek: Black Metropolis” exhibit, a once-thriving Black neighborhood erased by urban renewal comes back into focus. That's where STLPR race, culture and identity reporter Andrea Henderson talked with Lyah LeFlore-Ituen, the new director of the Missouri Historical Society's African American History Initiative. They discussed why Mill Creek's story — and Black history more broadly — is foundational to St. Louis.

What happens when health coverage becomes unaffordable, and who's stepping up to lead in moments like this?  This episode connects two powerful public health stories.First, we break down the ACA enhanced premium tax credits: what they were, who they helped, and what's at stake now that they've expired.  Catherine Jones, Senior Analyst Government Affairs at ASTHO will explain how these pandemic-era subsidies dramatically expanded access to marketplace coverage, helping middle-income families, older adults not yet eligible for Medicare, rural residents, gig workers, and others without employer-based insurance. With premiums now rising sharply, millions may lose coverage, leading to delayed care, skipped medications, more emergency room use, rising uncompensated care costs, and even potential hospital closures, especially in rural communities. We explore how insurance coverage isn't just a healthcare issue, but a population health issue tied to chronic disease management, maternal health, mental health services, vaccinations, and overall mortality. Then, we shift to leadership. James Bell III, Chief of Staff/Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and a Doctor of Social Work, reflects on his experience in the DELPH Leadership Program and how it reshaped how he shows up as a public health leader. From finding his voice in high-stakes rooms to practicing servant leadership, advocating for equity, and building authentic national networks, Bell describes how leadership development strengthens not just individuals, but the systems and communities they serve.ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits: Legislative Developments in 2025 and 2026 | ASTHODeveloping Executive Leaders in Public Health | ASTHOReducing Hypertension Through Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring Programs | ASTHOAddressing Hypertension During Pregnancy Improves Maternal and Infant Health | ASTHO

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha's top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: Highlights from this week's Agents of Impact Call on Shaping the Algorithm for good AI; how regional housing finance agencies in California are leveraging public funding to crowd private capital into affordable housing (12:20); and the emergence of local guarantee facilities for local investors in infrastructure in Africa and Asia (17:20).Story links:Call roundup“Building regional engines for affordable housing in California,” by Andrew Fremier, Ryan Johnson and Cody Petterson“Local guarantees for local investors in infrastructure projects in Africa and Asia,” by Lucy Ngige

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha's top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: Highlights from this week's Agents of Impact Call on Shaping the Algorithm for good AI; how regional housing finance agencies in California are leveraging public funding to crowd private capital into affordable housing (12:20); and the emergence of local guarantee facilities for local investors in infrastructure in Africa and Asia (17:20).Story links:⁠Call roundup⁠“⁠Building regional engines for affordable housing in California⁠,” by Andrew Fremier, Ryan Johnson and Cody Petterson“⁠Local guarantees for local investors in infrastructure projects in Africa and Asia⁠,” by Lucy Ngige

Welcome to another episode of the Better Than Fine podcast with your host, Darlene Marshall! This week's episode is your essential guide to getting things DONE, especially when motivation runs dry and willpower isn't enough.

Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis has built a career defined by purpose, strength, and honesty, but her journey began with a childhood shaped by bullying and feeling different. In this conversation from April 2022, Davis sits down with Hoda to talk about overcoming adversity, learning to love herself, and understanding how her past helped shape the woman she is today. Plus, she reflects on resilience, legacy, and why believing in yourself is often the first step toward shaping your own future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The transitional period between childhood and adolescence can be daunting. However, it is also key to shaping their spiritual growth.Carole Joy Seid and Rachel Winchester discuss the importance of understanding middle schoolers' developmental needs. Cultivating an environment where children are free to embrace both their lingering childhood tendencies and the emerging traits of independence and responsibility is key.This episode from the archive will encourage you to savor the middle school years with your child, helping you navigate this transitional period with confidence and joy. Homeschooling middle schoolers can be enjoyable!RESOURCES+Minding Your Own Business by Dr. Raymond and Dorothy Moore+The Healthiest Kid in the Neighborhood by Dr. Bill Sears+$10 Preschool Interview with Carole and J.J. +Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Build Your Family's Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestMentioned in this episode:Musical Lessons in Your Home: Use code HOMESCHOOL20 for 20% off lessonsVoetberg Music AcademyCome get encouragement for homeschooling at one of our seminars this year!HMS 2026 Seminars

Think you're safe because you never downloaded TikTok? We unpack why that's a myth, how a tiny pixel follows you across unrelated sites, and what to do right now to shut it down. From there we dig into a subtler dilemma hiding in your camera roll: computational photography that quietly invents detail, polishes your face, and reshapes memories. It looks great—until it doesn't. We trade quick tips for getting more honest photos, including RAW capture, disabled scene “optimizations,” and when to favor control over convenience.The conversation then turns to surveillance on your street. A glossy Ring ad promised neighborly teamwork; what many saw instead was a blueprint for crowdsourced tracking layered on top of license plate readers and a standing law enforcement portal. We walk the line between investigative value and normalized monitoring, and share concrete steps communities can take—warrants where appropriate, tighter retention windows, clear opt‑in controls, and public transparency logs.We also open our mailbag for three scams worth saving to muscle memory: a fake Netflix billing email that leads to a sketchy multi‑service “store,” a highly convincing invoice from a compromised vendor account, and an Amazon credential harvester that ends with a fake password‑changed screen. Our playbook is simple and effective: never pay from an email link, verify invoices by phone using a known number, enable multi‑factor authentication, and avoid ACH unless absolutely necessary. Then a hard lesson from the Odido breach in the Netherlands, where millions had full identity records exposed—why port‑out PINs, credit freezes, and vigilant monitoring matter more than ever.Yes, we still make room for pleasure: a Weller Full Proof tasting and a chuckle at a drone‑powered umbrella that follows you around. Through it all, our goal stays the same—decode the tech shaping daily life and hand you tools you can use. If this helped you spot a tracker, dodge a phish, or rethink your camera settings, tap follow, share the show with a friend, and drop us a review with the one privacy step you're taking this week.Support the show

This episode covers everything you need to know about Druids in the 2024 Player's Handbook for Dungeons & Dragons. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme & Intro 1:52 Themes & Lore 2:41 Mechanics 12:36 Inspirations 42:25 Outro & Closing Theme 49:15 Post Credits (incl. Circle of Shadow from Book of Ebon Tides) 50:49 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social: Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Threads at https://www.threads.net/@itsamimicpodcast Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Find Us On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/ YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Dungeon Master 1:  Tyler Gibson Dungeon Master 2:  Terry Williams Dungeon Master 3:  Brad McMann Narrator:  Megan Lengle Script By:  Brad McMann, Terry Williams, Tyler Gibson Produced By:  Terry Williams Director:  Tyler Gibson Editor:  Adam Nason Executive Producer:  Adam Nason Main Theme:  Cory Wiebe Musical Scores:  Tyler Gibson Logo by:  Megan Lengle Other Artwork is owned by Wizards of the Coast. This episode is meant to be used as an inspirational supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and tabletop roleplaying games in general.  It's A Mimic! does not own the rights to any Wizards of the Coasts products.

I am very excited to bring you Part 2 of my conversation with clinical nutritionist and co-founder of Hamptons BioMed, Tapp Francke. In last week's episode, we talked about learning about your own body's “terrain,” focusing on vitamins, nutrients, the gut biome, genetics, and how testing can guide smarter supplement choices and better overall health. In Part 2, we explore the environmental factors that quietly shape our health. Everyday exposures — including plastic, fragrance, EMFs, blue light, mold, and processed foods — can influence hormones, immune function, biological aging, and long-term resilience. Tapp explains why what we absorb through our skin and environment matters just as much as what we eat, and how small, practical changes can reduce ongoing stress on the body. This episode completely changed how I think about food, fragrance, water, and the environment I move through every day. It's not about eliminating everything or doing it “perfectly,” but about becoming more aware of what our bodies are constantly absorbing — and how small changes can add up to meaningful long-term impact.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

It's time to really shift our focus. The '26 talent acquisition phase is complete. Transfers and recruits are set. So ... now what? We are on to '27! Sure, we have to wait for the portal to open again but recruiting is full steam ahead. Garrick Thomas is here to let you know who Ohio State is focused on that is likely to commit ... and who is not. Mark Porter is here to offer wisdom as well dive deep on visitors, targets and expectations overall for the class. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I'm unpacking the powerful mindset shift I learned in therapy that's changing how I view sales, growth, and identity as an entrepreneur. We're talking about the tendency to collect proof that our limiting beliefs are true and how that impacts confidence, risk-taking, and business decisions.If you've ever thought “I'm bad at selling,” “I'm behind,” or “this just isn't working,” this conversation will help you challenge those narratives and start searching for evidence in the opposite direction.This is a practical mindset episode for creative entrepreneurs ready to stop playing small and start rewriting their story.

Energy is evolving. The leaders shaping it are here. Recorded live at the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting in Florence, Oilfield 360 hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Amerino Gatti, Executive Vice President of Baker Hughes Oilfield Services & Equipment. Together, they explore the role of oil and gas in modern life, emerging innovations like geothermal and autonomous drilling, and what leadership looks like in a rapidly changing energy landscape. A powerful conversation on where energy goes next!00:00 Introduction to Oil and Gas00:54 Podcast Sponsors and Their Contributions01:56 Live from Baker Hughes Annual Meeting02:35 Interview with Amerino Gatti03:13 Amerino's Journey in the Energy Industry06:12 Leadership and Teamwork Insights10:45 Baker Hughes' Technological Innovations14:03 Global Energy Demand and Future Prospects19:49 Engaging the Next Generation22:27 Board Membership and Nonprofit Work27:41 Final Thoughts and Farewell

What does it take to introduce a brand new industry to a community? That is the challenge Chris Kelley, President of Hard Rock Casino Tejon, is tackling in opening the Hard Rock Casino Tejon in Kern County. With more than 20 years of experience in gaming and hospitality, Chris shares inspiring insights on Hard Rock's partnership with the Tejon tribe, the creation of thousands of jobs, and the impact of introducing an entirely new industry to a region traditionally dominated by agriculture and energy. From discussing amplified guest service and meaningful community relationships, to revealing the grassroots approach to workforce development, Chris unpacks how Hard Rock balances its global brand identity while authentically rooting itself in Kern County's culture and history. Tune in to discover the impact of breaking new ground and building an industry from the ground up.  You'll learn: The impact of introducing thousands of jobs to a region previously dominated by agriculture and energy, helping to diversify and strengthen the local economy. How the hospitality sector is a powerful career engine, allowing workers to start at any level and progress in their careers, fostering growth and upward mobility for long-term success. How building strong relationships—with the Tejon Tribe, local businesses, and especially the community college network—has been critical to the Hard Rock Casino project's progress. The ways in which rapid technological changes—especially in AI—are reshaping hospitality to augment jobs and create efficiencies rather than replacing roles outright. About the Guest: Chris Kelley, President of Hard Rock Casino Tejon, is a strategic leader with extensive experience in the hospitality and entertainment industry with a career spanning more than two decades. Prior to joining Hard Rock, Chris served as President & COO of MGM Resorts International Northeast Group, where he oversaw operations at MGM Springfield in Springfield, MA and Empire City in Yonkers, NY. Prior to this role, Chris served as President & COO of MGM Northfield Park, where he opened the property with the highest gross gaming revenues in the state. Additionally, as CFO of MGM Detroit, Chris led all finance operations for one of the largest regional properties in the country. He holds Bachelor's Degrees in Economics and Political Science from Connecticut College and a Master's Degree in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Chris Kelley & Hard Rock Casino Tejon LinkedIn: @Hard Rock Casino Tejon Instagram: @hrhctejon Facebook: @HardRockTejon Website: https://casino.hardrock.com/tejon   Partner with us! Contact our host, Salvatrice Cummo, directly: scummo@pasadena.edu Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking  Find the transcript of this episode here Please rate us and leave us your thoughts and comments on Apple Podcasts; we'd love to hear from you!

This week on Sweeping the Country, Derik and Jimmy dive into the growing debate over media influence, newsroom decision-making, and whether tolerance vs. intolerance is redefining today's cultural conversation.Plus, we break down the latest developments in the Guthrie case and what new details could mean moving forward. If you care about media bias, free speech, breaking news, and the stories shaping America right now — this episode is for you.

In this episode, Kevin Britz is joined by leadership and marketing specialist Craig Page-Lee for a deep, timely conversation on one of the most important workplace realities shaping 2026 and beyond:

Calendars quietly structure our lives and shape our priorities. In this episode, I explore an ancient, counter-cultural alternative to the secular rhythm of life: the historic Christian calendar. It calls us year after year to live deeply in the story of redemption. I'm excited to unpack this rich tradition with my friend, Fr Hayden Butler, a traditional Anglican priest. St. Matthew's Daily Offices podcast https://stmatthewsnewport.com/podcasts

The Steve Gruber Show | Peace, Power & Political Momentum: The Forces Shaping 2026 --- 00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 18:58 – Richard Battle, award-winning author and media commentator. Battle discusses why Presidents' Day replaced Washington's Birthday and how the holiday evolved over time. He reflects on the historical significance of America's first president and what the change represents today. 27:51 – Joe Rieck, Vice President of Sales at Longevity Wellness. Rieck explains how simple it is to incorporate a daily longevity shake into your routine and outlines the wide-ranging benefits of the protein formula. Visit longevitywellness.co and use promo code GRUBER. 37:54 - Hour 2 Monologue 46:50 – Anne Schlafly, Chairman of Eagle Forum. Schlafly reacts to a New York Times acknowledgment of cannabis risks and renewed calls for regulation. She discusses whether legalizing marijuana has created unintended public health consequences. 56:54 – George Moraitis, Florida congressional candidate and Navy submarine warfare veteran. Moraitis discusses President Trump's proposed naval blockade on Cuba's oil imports as a national security strategy. He explains how energy policy intersects with foreign policy and regional stability. 1:15:31 - Hour 2 Monologue 1:24:26 – Noelle Kahaian, Representative for Georgia's 81st State House District in Henry County. Kahaian shares what keeps her optimistic about Georgia's future. She highlights economic growth, community strength, and legislative priorities. 1:34:17 – Aric Nesbitt, Michigan Senate Minority Leader. Nesbitt criticizes the governor's proposed budget and outlines Republican concerns ahead of the State of the State address. He discusses spending priorities and the direction of Michigan's economy. 1:43:01 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses ongoing concerns about men competing in women's sports, including a reported high school wrestling incident that is now under investigation. The conversation focuses on safety, fairness, and the broader policy debate. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... The First Episode is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/LcYYLfQWCY0

Chen examines the Chinese Nationalist government's distinctive support for private Muslim teachers schools between the 1920s and 1940s, and explores the complex relationship between these institutions and the Chinese state during the Republican period. In 1933, the government issued the Teachers Schools Regulations, mandating that all teachers schools be state-run. However, the Nationalists viewed private Muslim teachers schools as valuable allies in their efforts to assert influence in China's Muslim-dominated northwestern frontier region and deliberately refrained from enforcing the 1933 Teachers Schools Regulations on them. Instead, the government applied the 1933 Amended Private Schools Regulations, which did not specifically address teachers schools, to govern Muslim teachers schools. By charting the evolving dynamics between the Nationalist state and Chinese Hui Muslims, Hui Muslims in the Shaping of Modern China: Education, Frontier Politics, and Nation-State (Routledge, 2025) reevaluates the Hui Muslims' role in shaping modern China. Offering crucial context on the role of Islam in modern China, this book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Chinese history, as well as for policymakers and journalists interested in religion in China. Bin Chen is Assistant Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He received his PhD from Pennsylvania State University, and his research interests include China's modern transition and Islam in China. His publications have appeared in The Journal of Asian Studies, Journal of Modern Chinese History, International Journal of Asian Studies, and others. Yadong Li is an anthropologist-in-training. He is a PhD candidate of Socio-cultural Anthropology at Tulane University. More details about his scholarship and research interests can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Chen examines the Chinese Nationalist government's distinctive support for private Muslim teachers schools between the 1920s and 1940s, and explores the complex relationship between these institutions and the Chinese state during the Republican period. In 1933, the government issued the Teachers Schools Regulations, mandating that all teachers schools be state-run. However, the Nationalists viewed private Muslim teachers schools as valuable allies in their efforts to assert influence in China's Muslim-dominated northwestern frontier region and deliberately refrained from enforcing the 1933 Teachers Schools Regulations on them. Instead, the government applied the 1933 Amended Private Schools Regulations, which did not specifically address teachers schools, to govern Muslim teachers schools. By charting the evolving dynamics between the Nationalist state and Chinese Hui Muslims, Hui Muslims in the Shaping of Modern China: Education, Frontier Politics, and Nation-State (Routledge, 2025) reevaluates the Hui Muslims' role in shaping modern China. Offering crucial context on the role of Islam in modern China, this book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Chinese history, as well as for policymakers and journalists interested in religion in China. Bin Chen is Assistant Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He received his PhD from Pennsylvania State University, and his research interests include China's modern transition and Islam in China. His publications have appeared in The Journal of Asian Studies, Journal of Modern Chinese History, International Journal of Asian Studies, and others. Yadong Li is an anthropologist-in-training. He is a PhD candidate of Socio-cultural Anthropology at Tulane University. More details about his scholarship and research interests can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Chen examines the Chinese Nationalist government's distinctive support for private Muslim teachers schools between the 1920s and 1940s, and explores the complex relationship between these institutions and the Chinese state during the Republican period. In 1933, the government issued the Teachers Schools Regulations, mandating that all teachers schools be state-run. However, the Nationalists viewed private Muslim teachers schools as valuable allies in their efforts to assert influence in China's Muslim-dominated northwestern frontier region and deliberately refrained from enforcing the 1933 Teachers Schools Regulations on them. Instead, the government applied the 1933 Amended Private Schools Regulations, which did not specifically address teachers schools, to govern Muslim teachers schools. By charting the evolving dynamics between the Nationalist state and Chinese Hui Muslims, Hui Muslims in the Shaping of Modern China: Education, Frontier Politics, and Nation-State (Routledge, 2025) reevaluates the Hui Muslims' role in shaping modern China. Offering crucial context on the role of Islam in modern China, this book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Chinese history, as well as for policymakers and journalists interested in religion in China. Bin Chen is Assistant Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He received his PhD from Pennsylvania State University, and his research interests include China's modern transition and Islam in China. His publications have appeared in The Journal of Asian Studies, Journal of Modern Chinese History, International Journal of Asian Studies, and others. Yadong Li is an anthropologist-in-training. He is a PhD candidate of Socio-cultural Anthropology at Tulane University. More details about his scholarship and research interests can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Chen examines the Chinese Nationalist government's distinctive support for private Muslim teachers schools between the 1920s and 1940s, and explores the complex relationship between these institutions and the Chinese state during the Republican period. In 1933, the government issued the Teachers Schools Regulations, mandating that all teachers schools be state-run. However, the Nationalists viewed private Muslim teachers schools as valuable allies in their efforts to assert influence in China's Muslim-dominated northwestern frontier region and deliberately refrained from enforcing the 1933 Teachers Schools Regulations on them. Instead, the government applied the 1933 Amended Private Schools Regulations, which did not specifically address teachers schools, to govern Muslim teachers schools. By charting the evolving dynamics between the Nationalist state and Chinese Hui Muslims, Hui Muslims in the Shaping of Modern China: Education, Frontier Politics, and Nation-State (Routledge, 2025) reevaluates the Hui Muslims' role in shaping modern China. Offering crucial context on the role of Islam in modern China, this book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Chinese history, as well as for policymakers and journalists interested in religion in China. Bin Chen is Assistant Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He received his PhD from Pennsylvania State University, and his research interests include China's modern transition and Islam in China. His publications have appeared in The Journal of Asian Studies, Journal of Modern Chinese History, International Journal of Asian Studies, and others. Yadong Li is an anthropologist-in-training. He is a PhD candidate of Socio-cultural Anthropology at Tulane University. More details about his scholarship and research interests can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

Chen examines the Chinese Nationalist government's distinctive support for private Muslim teachers schools between the 1920s and 1940s, and explores the complex relationship between these institutions and the Chinese state during the Republican period. In 1933, the government issued the Teachers Schools Regulations, mandating that all teachers schools be state-run. However, the Nationalists viewed private Muslim teachers schools as valuable allies in their efforts to assert influence in China's Muslim-dominated northwestern frontier region and deliberately refrained from enforcing the 1933 Teachers Schools Regulations on them. Instead, the government applied the 1933 Amended Private Schools Regulations, which did not specifically address teachers schools, to govern Muslim teachers schools. By charting the evolving dynamics between the Nationalist state and Chinese Hui Muslims, Hui Muslims in the Shaping of Modern China: Education, Frontier Politics, and Nation-State (Routledge, 2025) reevaluates the Hui Muslims' role in shaping modern China. Offering crucial context on the role of Islam in modern China, this book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Chinese history, as well as for policymakers and journalists interested in religion in China. Bin Chen is Assistant Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He received his PhD from Pennsylvania State University, and his research interests include China's modern transition and Islam in China. His publications have appeared in The Journal of Asian Studies, Journal of Modern Chinese History, International Journal of Asian Studies, and others. Yadong Li is an anthropologist-in-training. He is a PhD candidate of Socio-cultural Anthropology at Tulane University. More details about his scholarship and research interests can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

Chen examines the Chinese Nationalist government's distinctive support for private Muslim teachers schools between the 1920s and 1940s, and explores the complex relationship between these institutions and the Chinese state during the Republican period. In 1933, the government issued the Teachers Schools Regulations, mandating that all teachers schools be state-run. However, the Nationalists viewed private Muslim teachers schools as valuable allies in their efforts to assert influence in China's Muslim-dominated northwestern frontier region and deliberately refrained from enforcing the 1933 Teachers Schools Regulations on them. Instead, the government applied the 1933 Amended Private Schools Regulations, which did not specifically address teachers schools, to govern Muslim teachers schools. By charting the evolving dynamics between the Nationalist state and Chinese Hui Muslims, Hui Muslims in the Shaping of Modern China: Education, Frontier Politics, and Nation-State (Routledge, 2025) reevaluates the Hui Muslims' role in shaping modern China. Offering crucial context on the role of Islam in modern China, this book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Chinese history, as well as for policymakers and journalists interested in religion in China. Bin Chen is Assistant Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He received his PhD from Pennsylvania State University, and his research interests include China's modern transition and Islam in China. His publications have appeared in The Journal of Asian Studies, Journal of Modern Chinese History, International Journal of Asian Studies, and others. Yadong Li is an anthropologist-in-training. He is a PhD candidate of Socio-cultural Anthropology at Tulane University. More details about his scholarship and research interests can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

Carbon credits are gaining traction across various industries, but they are also emerging as a new opportunity within agriculture. In this episode, we explore what carbon credits are, how they work, and why they are becoming increasingly relevant for South African farmers. Matthew Kensett, manager of the Carbon Smart programme at UPL Africa, joins the conversation to answer frequently asked questions from farmers and unpack what carbon credit farming could mean for the future of sustainable agriculture.

Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. This week, Brownfield's Carah Hart talks with Duane Simpson about the ag economy, trade, ag labor and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ps Makhai continues our series "Disciple" and talks about what is shaping your life. What is it that is influencing your heart? As always, thank you for your generosity!  If you would like to give to Destiny Church, please click this link and then click the giving tab! https://destinychurch.me/ Or text destinychurchgive to 77977!

As the economics of practice ownership evolve, technology accelerates, and legislative conversations become more complex, who is shaping the future of optometry behind the scenes? And what decisions are being made right now that could impact your practice next year?  In this episode of Power Hour, recorded live from the AOA Leaders Summit in St. Louis, Eugene Shatsman sits down with three of the American Optometric Association's elected leaders: Dr. Jacqueline M. Bowen (President), Dr. Teri K. Geist (President-Elect), and Dr. Terri A. Gossard (Vice President).  Together, they offer a firsthand look into what these leaders believe are the profession's biggest pressure points, and what they say the AOA is doing to protect, expand, and advance optometry heading into 2026.

Send a textIn this wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation, we sit down with DJ, producer, and cultural architect Private Ryan to unpack his journey from sound system culture and radio to becoming one of the most influential figures in modern Carnival.We explore how Soca Brainwash evolved from a mixtape concept into a global Carnival brand, why DJ culture matters as much as artists, and how Ryan approaches music curation, production, and crowd psychology at the highest level. From the early days of Detrimental Sound, radio battles, and mixtape culture, to producing genre-defining records like “Feeling Love” and “Lost in Trinbago,” Ryan breaks down the thinking behind the moments that shaped the culture.This episode also dives into:The economics of Carnival events and why ticket pricing is misunderstoodHow mixtapes educated a global audience on soca musicThe role of themes, staging, and experience design in modern fêtesWhy some soca songs transcend Carnival and become timeless cultural recordsThe responsibility DJs have in breaking new music and artistsHow Trinidad, Grenada, Barbados, and Jamaica influence each other musicallyLegacy, longevity, and what it means to build something that lastsIf you care about Carnival, soca, DJ culture, music production, or Caribbean creative entrepreneurship, this is a must-listen.

America's correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about what the US president has called the "largest deregulation in American history." He made the comment after dumping a scientific ruling that's shaped America's approach to climate change policy for more than a decade. Donald Trump said it will make cars cheaper, while environmental groups have condemned the move.

What does it really mean for an HR team to be “strategic” – and how can you make that shift without adding more to your workload?In this solo episode of HR Coffee Time, Fay explores a practical and accessible way to strengthen your team's strategic focus: using OKRs – Objectives and Key Results.If you've ever felt pulled between operational demands and the bigger picture, this episode will help you think differently about how HR goals connect to organisational priorities – and how to make that link clearer for your whole team.Drawing on real examples (including a memorable orange analogy

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down 9 key healthcare stories, including Cigna's 2,000 job cuts, a sharp profit decline at CVS Health, hospital bankruptcies, and more.

The guys with The 10 Count are back. On this episode: The Chambers Are Shaping Up! TNA No Surrender Predictions!#WWE #WWERaw #SmackDown #WWENXT #TNA #ThisIsTNA #TNAiMPACT #Wrestling #ProWrestling #Bodyslam

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Give to help Chris make Truce Tim LaHaye wrote different kinds of books. Books on marriage, sexuality, the end times, and those involved in social and political movements. In his young years, Tim LaHaye taught for the John Birch Society. His conspiratorial view of the world carried over into his theology, evidenced by the Left Behind series, as well as the topic of the show today, The Battle for the Mind. Published in 1980, this little book takes a negative view of humanism. He defines humanism as, essentially, everything that has gone with society in the last 2,000 years. It's a very broad, almost useless definition. Humanism is actually a movement that started in Northern Italy around the 1200s, which tries to lift up the value of the human person. That takes a lot of different shapes, from secular or atheistic humanism to Christian humanism. In fact, as we argue in the episode, LaHaye's view misses the positive ways that humanism has shaped the United States and evangelicalism. My guest today is Dr. Darrell Bock. He is the author or editor of over 45 books, including commentaries on Luke and Acts. He is the Executive Director of Cultural Engagement and Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. He's also a host of DTS' podcast The Table. Sources: The Battle for the Mind by Tim LaHaye (1980) Listen, America! by Jerry Falwell The Oxford English Dictionary Encyclopedia Britannica Francis Schaeffer and the Shaping of Evangelical America by Barry Hankins Fact-checking Chris on the Prohibition thing? Start here. Discussion Questions: Have you read anything by Tim LaHaye? What was it? Are Christian books like this useful? Not useful? Why? What is "humanism"? (it may be helpful to look it up outside the book) Why is it important that LaHaye mischaracterized humanism? What were LaHaye's ideas about education? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recorded live at the EDGE Conference, this special episode brings all four hosts together for an honest, reflective conversation about what makes this meeting so meaningful for CRNA educators, and why it continues to matter more than ever. Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode:

Cassandra Napoli, head of marketing, events and culture forecasting at WGSN, returns to Retail Gets Real to explore what is changing in culture, technology and consumer behavior. Recorded live from NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show in New York City, she discusses the evolving nature of human connection and what retailers can do to future-proof their businesses in a world shaped by uncertainty, fragmented identities and competing demands for attention.(00:00:00) When disruption reshapes the future overnight(00:04:25) How uncertainty is shaping the next consumer generation(00:07:35) Loneliness, community and the return of shared experiences(00:12:07) Why niche communities and creators are redefining influence(00:16:29) Where AI helps and where it hurts the retail experience(00:18:41) Why the next big disruption is going offline(00:23:49) How culture, entertainment and moments are driving what's next(00:29:03) Rapid fire insights on media, habits and attentionThe National Retail Federation is the world's largest retail trade association.Every day, we passionately stand up for the people, policies and ideas that help retail succeed.Resources:• Become an NRF member and join the world's largest retail trade association• Learn about our retail education platform, the NRF Foundation, at nrffoundation.org• Learn about retail advocacy at nrf.com/advocacy• Find more episodes at retailgetsreal.comRelated:• 400: How retail navigated uncertainty and transformation in 2025• 374: Get ahead of the future of retail

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In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Drs. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC and Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT discuss exciting innovations in veterinary medicine for 2026, including AI integration, personalized care, urgent care growth, and advanced diagnostics. They highlight how technology is enhancing patient outcomes, workflow efficiency, and client communication in veterinary practice.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Drs. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC and Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT discuss exciting innovations in veterinary medicine for 2026, including AI integration, personalized care, urgent care growth, and advanced diagnostics. They highlight how technology is enhancing patient outcomes, workflow efficiency, and client communication in veterinary practice.

In week 38 of our journey through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Kevin Queen teaches from Mark 12:35–44 and invites us to reflect on a powerful question: How are we magnifying Jesus with our lives? We're all focused on something; our worries, our pain, our success, our opinions, or our hopes for the future. And what we focus on is what we magnify. In this message, we see how Jesus calls us to lift our focus, get out of the way, and live lives that reflect Him so others can clearly see His grace, love, and truth. Through real stories and Jesus' teaching in the temple, we're challenged to examine what has our attention, our hearts, and our resources: and to consider whether our lives are pointing people toward Christ. – – – – – – – – – If this message encouraged you, consider sharing it with someone who needs it and subscribing for more messages as we continue through the Gospel of Mark.

Abacus Global Management is entering a new chapter with its move to the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ABX. Chairman and CEO Jay Jackson goes Inside the ICE House to unpack the strategy behind the listing and rebrand, and how Abacus' data-driven, vertically integrated model sets it apart. He also shares how proprietary data and technology are positioning the firm for its next phase of growth.