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Government Accountability Institute President Peter Schweizer joins to discuss the potential foreign influences pushing for Zohran Mandani to be the next mayor of New York City. Dave "Heavy D" Sparks of the Diesel Brothers joins to discuss how he was arrested and thrown in solitary confinement over unpaid attorneys' fees. PeakProsperity.com founder and CEO Chris Martenson joins to discuss AI and how it's become the new oil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Glenn discusses what he saw at the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony held for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at the White House. Stu reads a recent prediction on who is most likely to win the presidency in 2028. Glenn and Stu discuss leaked messages from a group of young Republicans, as reported by Politico. Where is the outrage from the Left regarding Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones' extremist language? Glenn warns of the ongoing psyop happening to the American people, but knowing when it's happening is how you fight back. Government Accountability Institute President Peter Schweizer joins to discuss the potential foreign influences pushing for Zohran Mandani to be the next mayor of New York City. Dave "Heavy D" Sparks of the Diesel Brothers joins to discuss how he was arrested and thrown in solitary confinement over unpaid attorneys' fees. PeakProsperity.com founder and CEO Chris Martenson joins to discuss AI and how it has become the new oil. The value of life is being cheapened all over the world, as Canada continues to euthanize any citizen who requests it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drama's hitting every corner of sports! Breece Hall sparks Jets gossip with a cryptic #Free20 post, while Boomer daydreams about QB Fernando Mendoza (or “Martinez”) and wonders where Mac Jones and Deshaun Watson will land next. Kevin Stefanski reacts to Mike Tomlin's Flacco trade hot take, Todd Bowles goes wild over a Baker Mayfield play, and Bears fans slam Troy Aikman's harsh words on Caleb Williams — all while Ben Johnson fields the heat on Chicago radio. Dodgers crush the Brewers 2-0 thanks to Yamamoto's complete game, and Teoscar Hernandez avoids the haunted Pfister Hotel because his wife won't stay there. Meanwhile, Al admits he's scared of ghosts, and Gio can't get into Monster: The Ed Gein Story on Netflix.
The first time I had much use for poetry came in college, freshmen year. My professor assigned each of us to memorize a poem and recite it in class. Horrified, I chose ee cummings' "anyone lived in a pretty how town" and began the process of reading it a million times between tennis practices and snowball fights. Over and over and over I read it, trying to memorize how the words and lines zipped together without the usual literary wardrobe of grammar. I can still remember pieces, twenty five years later: "anyone lived in a pretty how town / with up so many floating bells down..." "no one loved him more by more..." As I read and read, I realized the poem featured two characters named "anyone" and "no one." I began to understand how the years passed quickly through the lines and stanzas, as cycles of time spun through small word choices. I saw its heartbreak. Reading by reading I began to find it utterly beautiful. By the time my friends and I went out to practice for our class presentation by reciting our poems in the middle of Pomona College's outdoor Greek theater late one night, I loved it. But I was still really nervous. As an educator, I've often wondered how to help students get as close up to a poem as I got to ee cummings' "anyone lived in a pretty how town." What makes it possible to step inside the story of a poem, try on its language, dream its dreams? Maybe without having to recite it though? This month I had a chance to explore some of Robert Scott Root-Bernstein and Michèle Root-Bernstein book, Sparks of Genius: The Thirteen Thinking Tools of the World's Most Creative People. Inside, they discuss the risk of education staying on a kind of hypothetical parallel track to the realities of the world, each so close to each other and yet never quite touching. Imagination and experience, they suggest, have become disconnected. "This being the case," write the Root-Bernsteins, "the task for educators, self-learners, and parents is simply put: to reunite the two. And the world's most creative people tell us how in their own words and deeds, in their own explorations of their own minds at work. What they find as individuals, when taken as a whole, is a common set of thinking tools at the heart of creative understanding" (24-25). What are these tools, you might well ask, and what do they have to do with ee cummings, students, and the study of poetry? The tools are: observing, imaging, abstracting, recognizing patterns, forming patterns, analogizing, body thinking, empathizing, dimensional thinking, modeling, playing, transforming, and synthesizing. They're pretty fascinating to play around with when it comes to designing curriculum. How might we help students better understand a poem, using these tools? I decided to experiment with designing around patterns when it comes to ee cummings, a master of writing in rhythms and cycles. The nexus of patterns and poetry had me thinking of blackout poetry at first, but of course, I already had a poem. I didn't need a new one. So I decided to try a new spin on the blackout - blacking out for discovering meaning, instead of to create a new poem. Instead of a blackout poem, I would try a poem blackout, illuminating what patterns I could find by eliminating everything else. For me, the results were powerful. So today on the pod, let me walk you through how to do a poem blackout of your own in class, with any poem you might want to dig deeply into with students. If you love blackout poetry, I think you'll love this riff. As usual, I really encourage you to check out the show notes for the oh-so-necessary visuals to complement this episode. Sources Cited: Root-Bernstein, M. and Root-Bernstein R. Sparks of Genius: The Thirteen Thinking Tools of the World's Most Creative People. Mariner Books. https://books.google.com/books?id=DARiLCJc0dEC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false. Accessed Oct. 14, 2025. Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Grab the free Better Discussions toolkit Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!
On today's episode of the AllAboutTRH podcast, we're diving into all the latest Real Housewives drama you need to know. We kick things off with an update on what's happened since Wendy Osefo's charges—and Andy Cohen's unexpected reaction that has the internet buzzing. Over in Orange County, Emily Simpson's recent remarks have fans stunned, and we're breaking it all down. Plus, we head to Miami, where Lisa Hochstein and Lenny are caught in yet another legal battle, and Guerdy's social media drama is heating up. We're talking all the latest from coast to coast! Sponsors: Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com Be sure to join us and support us on AllAboutTRH Patreon Follow us on Instagram @AllAboutTRHpodcast Check out AllAboutTRH.com for everything Real Housewives and Bravo TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“I believe what we're doing is based on something that's good for healing people and healing the planet. So, we're always organic and we're always working with regenerative organic farmers. And we're sticking to that mission and values, which is really important to me, because those are things that are always going to be good for you and for the…planet.” —Neka Pasquale Sometimes, wellness feels like a luxury instead of a way of life. Between the stress of business, family, and bills, it's easy to put health last until the cost of burnout catches up. What if the values that ground us—nourishment, balance, and purpose—were also the very things that drive sustainable success? An acupuncturist turned entrepreneur, Neka Pasquale has built Urban Remedy from her kitchen into a movement by pairing holistic values with smart business. Her journey shows that growth doesn't come from chasing trends but from honoring what genuinely heals and sustains people. This week, Justine and Neka provide clear, usable lessons about product-first growth, sourcing, hiring leadership, bootstrapped problem-solving, pivoting retail models, investor trade-offs, and how to scale without losing the values that made you special. Meet Neka: Neka Pasquale is the founder of Urban Remedy, a nationally recognized organic food company rooted in the philosophy of food as medicine. With a background as a licensed acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese medicine, Neka has dedicated her career to promoting health and wellness through functional, organic, and healing foods. Since founding Urban Remedy over 13 years ago, she has grown the company from a local business in Marin, California, to a national brand featured in Whole Foods and other major retailers. Neka is known for her innovative approach to nutrition, her commitment to sustainability, and her passion for making healthy, fresh food accessible to a wider audience. Website Instagram Facebook Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Episode Highlights: 00:41 Urban Remedy: First Store to Wild Growth 04:43 Developing the Menu: Chinese Medicine and the Power of Food Temperatures 08:41 Finding Food Balance and Early Entrepreneurial Spirit 13:35 Scaling Up and Facing Growth Hurdles (Money, Team, and Staying Afloat) 16:35 Major Lessons on Grit, Glitch, Growth, and Greed 21:13 Evaluating Opportunities and Choosing the Right Growth Path 23:01 Hiring Your First CEO— What Matters Most 28:16 Navigating Unexpected Success and Bittersweet Decisions 31:40 Urban Remedy: The Next Steps
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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Autumn Magic: A Tuscan Vineyard Sparks Love and Dreams Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-11-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De herfst zon gaf de Toscaanse wijngaard een gouden glans en de bladeren kleurden in vurige tinten.En: The autumn sun gave the Tuscan vineyard a golden glow, and the leaves turned fiery shades.Nl: Hier, tussen de druivenranken, kwamen Sanne en Bram aan voor een tour.En: Here, amidst the vine rows, Sanne and Bram arrived for a tour.Nl: Sanne, met haar schetsboek in de hand, zocht inspiratie voor haar kunstscriptie.En: Sanne, with her sketchbook in hand, sought inspiration for her art thesis.Nl: Bram, altijd een goede vriend, hield haar gezelschap en genoot van de Italiaanse cultuur.En: Bram, always a good friend, kept her company and enjoyed the Italian culture.Nl: Ze ontmoetten Lars, de charmante sommelier, middenin de wijngaard.En: They met Lars, the charming sommelier, in the middle of the vineyard.Nl: Zijn ogen straalden als hij sprak over wijn en het leven tussen de druiven.En: His eyes sparkled as he spoke about wine and life among the grapes.Nl: "Welkom bij onze wijngaard," zei hij, een warme glimlach op zijn gezicht.En: "Welcome to our vineyard," he said, a warm smile on his face.Nl: De lucht was gevuld met de geur van net geperste druiven.En: The air was filled with the scent of freshly pressed grapes.Nl: Sanne voelde haar hart een sprongetje maken.En: Sanne felt her heart skip a beat.Nl: De tour begon en Lars leidde hen langs de rijen druiven.En: The tour began, and Lars guided them along the rows of grapes.Nl: Sanne luisterde aandachtig, maar haar gedachten dwaalden steeds af naar Lars' verhalen over zijn droom om ooit een eigen wijngaard te openen.En: Sanne listened attentively, but her thoughts kept drifting to Lars's stories about his dream of opening his own vineyard one day.Nl: Een verborgen avontuur vonkte in haar.En: A hidden adventure sparked within her.Nl: Die avond vierde de wijngaard Halloween.En: That evening, the vineyard celebrated Halloween.Nl: De boerderij was versierd met kaarsen en pompoenen.En: The farmhouse was decorated with candles and pumpkins.Nl: In deze sprookjesachtige setting onder de sterren besloot Sanne Lars te zoeken.En: In this fairy-tale setting under the stars, Sanne decided to find Lars.Nl: "Mag ik je even spreken?"En: "May I speak with you for a moment?"Nl: vroeg ze aarzelend.En: she asked hesitantly.Nl: Lars knikte en samen wandelden ze langs de wijngaard, de maan verlichtte hun pad.En: Lars nodded, and together they walked along the vineyard, the moon lighting their path.Nl: Bij een oude stenen muur, omarmd door de nachtelijke sereniteit, durfde Sanne haar verlangens te uiten.En: By an old stone wall, embraced by the serenity of the night, Sanne dared to express her desires.Nl: "Ik ben hier voor mijn studie," begon ze, "maar mijn hart verlangt naar iets meer."En: "I'm here for my studies," she began, "but my heart longs for something more."Nl: Lars glimlachte en zijn ogen straalden begrip.En: Lars smiled, and his eyes shone with understanding.Nl: Hij doorbrak de stilte.En: He broke the silence.Nl: "Ik voel hetzelfde, Sanne.En: "I feel the same, Sanne.Nl: Maar ik vreesde de rollen die we spelen."En: But I feared the roles we play."Nl: Onder de sterrenhemel deelden ze hun dromen en angsten.En: Under the starry sky, they shared their dreams and fears.Nl: Sanne vertelde over haar zoektocht naar inspiratie en Lars sprak over zijn ambities.En: Sanne spoke of her quest for inspiration, and Lars talked about his ambitions.Nl: Deze openhartigheid bracht hen dichterbij, hun harten vol hoop.En: This openness brought them closer, their hearts full of hope.Nl: De volgende dag voelde Sanne zich bevrijd.En: The next day, Sanne felt free.Nl: Ze wist wat ze wilde voor haar scriptie en, belangrijker nog, voor zichzelf.En: She knew what she wanted for her thesis and, more importantly, for herself.Nl: Ze vond de inspiratie in de passie van mensen zoals Lars.En: She found inspiration in the passion of people like Lars.Nl: Haar schetsboek was gevuld met nieuwe ideeën, vol van leven en liefde.En: Her sketchbook was filled with new ideas, full of life and love.Nl: Voordat ze vertrok, wist ze dat ze moest beloven terug te keren.En: Before she left, she knew she had to promise to return.Nl: "Zodra mijn studie voorbij is, kom ik terug," fluisterde ze tegen Lars.En: "As soon as my studies are finished, I'll come back," she whispered to Lars.Nl: En met die belofte vertrokken Sanne en Bram, de wijngaard achterlatend in de schittering van de herfst.En: And with that promise, Sanne and Bram departed, leaving the vineyard in the splendor of autumn.Nl: Lars bleef achter, maar hij was niet langer alleen.En: Lars stayed behind, but he was no longer alone.Nl: Geïnspireerd door Sanne's moed, wist hij dat het tijd was zijn eigen droom te volgen.En: Inspired by Sanne's courage, he knew it was time to follow his own dream.Nl: Beide harten, eens zoekend, vonden hun richting met de Toscaanse wijngaard als hun stille getuige.En: Both hearts, once searching, found their direction with the Tuscan vineyard as their silent witness. Vocabulary Words:autumn: herfstvineyard: wijngaardgolden: goudenglow: glansshades: tintenamidst: tussensketchbook: schetsboekinspiration: inspiratiethesis: scriptiesommelier: sommeliersparkled: straaldenscent: geurfreshly: netpressed: gepersteattentively: aandachtigdrifting: dwaaldenhidden: verborgenadventure: avontuursparked: vonktecandles: kaarsenhesitantly: aarzelendmoon: maanserenity: sereniteitdesires: verlangensquest: zoektochtambitions: ambitiesopenness: openhartigheidhope: hoopfulfilled: vervuldsplendor: schittering
Book Club: Universality by Natasha Brown & Sparks of Bright Matter by Leeanne O'Donnell Welcome to The Book Club Review! In this episode, Laura joins Kate to dive into two book club picks: Natasha Brown's much-anticipated second novel, Universality, and the debut Sparks of Bright Matter by Leeanne O'Donnell. In this episode: Kate and Laura catch up on their current reads, including Sky Daddy by Kate Folk and A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett, before diving into a discussion of Universality. How did it compare to Brown's acclaimed debut Assembly, and did the satirical style, bold narrative choices, and themes of media, class, and culture wars work for our book club. We then move on to Sparks of Bright Matter by Leeanne O'Donnell, an historical tale of alchemy set across 18th-century London and Ireland. We're exploring the vivid sense of place and real-life inspirations behind the story, but did the many different characters and story arcs knit together? We're also meeting Kristina Ambrosia, who offers a creative twist on book club with her “Graffiti Book Club,” where members are encouraged to write, doodle, and annotate in their books before passing them around. All that plus our current reads and community updates on how to join the Book Club Review Patreon, participate in chat groups, and readalongs. Books mentioned: Universality by Natasha Brown Assembly by Natasha Brown Sparks of Bright Matter by Leeanne O'Donnell Sky Daddy by Kate Folk A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett Katabasis by R. F. Kuang Welcome to Glorious Tuga by Francesca Segal The Women by Kristin Hannah Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer Just Kids by Patti Smith All Fours by Miranda July Theory and Practice by Michelle de Kretser And more! Links & Extras: Special offer for Serious Readers HD Essential Reading Lights: visit seriousreaderscom/bcr and use code BCR at checkout. Join the Book Club Review community on Patreon for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and monthly book club meetings: patreon.com/thebookclubreview Follow on Instagram @bookclubreviewpodcast or email thebookclubreview@gmail.com If you enjoyed the show, please share it with friends or leave a review – your support helps us reach more book lovers! Happy reading!
The gang is BACK to help us finish breaking down the rest of the 2025 Hallmark Christmas movies! Did you miss part 1? Check it out HERE.This week, we cover...Thursday, November 27: We Met in DecemberStars: Autumn Reeser (Junebug), Niall Matter (This Time Each Year)On an unexpected layover in mid-December, Annie Lane (Reeser) and Dave Weeks (Matter) meet asstrangers in a beautiful hotel all decorated for the holidays. It's love at first sight, and they end uphaving a magical night of sharing hopes, dreams...and a perfect kiss. But when they fail to exchangenumbers and miss each other the next morning, Annie and Dave fly back to Chicago with no easyway to track the other one down. The only clues they have are those shared about plans for theupcoming holiday season, and the two embark on separate quests to find one another. Along theway, insightful wisdom shared during their time together leads Annie and Dave to make importantchanges in their lives, leading them both to find ways of making this Christmas special forthemselves, their families, and their loved ones.Friday, November 28: The Snow Must Go On – premieres at 6 pm ET/PTStars: Heather Hemmens (Christmas Under the Lights), Corey Cott (Season's Greetings fromCherry Lane)Isaiah Heyward (Cott) last appeared on Broadway almost 10 years ago. Since then, getting back onBroadway has been a challenge. To escape the grind of the city and re-evaluate his life, Isaiah visitshis sister, Jess, and teenage niece, Aurora, in upstate New York for the holidays. But his yuletiderespite is interrupted when he learns Aurora's high school may have to cancel their annual Christmasmusical because they can't find a director. With a nudge from Aurora and the school's guidancecounselor, Lilly-Anne Brigente (Hemmens), Isaiah decides to save the Christmas show and jumps inas director. Isaiah's situation gets a little more complicated when he learns that an influentialBroadway producer's daughter is in the school production, so Isaiah decides to cast himself as thelead in order to land a part in an upcoming Broadway show. But while the curtain rises on rehearsalsand the Christmas Eve opening night fast approaches, Isaiah finds some Christmas surprises of hisown, as he stumbles upon an unexpected romance with Lilly-Anne, creates an unanticipated bondwith his students, reassesses his priorities and ultimately discovers that the greatest holiday gift isfound when love, family, and friendship take centerstage.Friday, November 28: The More the Merrier – premieres at 8 pm ET/PTStars: Rachel Boston (Adventures in Love & Birding), Brendan Penny (Chesapeake Shores)Alice (Boston), an emergency room doctor at a small, rural hospital, always volunteers to work theChristmas Eve overnight shift and goes the extra mile to make the holiday merry and bright forpatients and staff. When the hospital gets snowed in, Alice and Brian (Penny), the newly hired top-rated cardiologist, find themselves in the middle of a bona fide baby boom when three women –including the only OBGYN for miles around – go into labor on the rarest birthday of the year. As theyteam up to bring these bundles of joy into the world as the night wears on, Alice, Brian and the restof the staff also work hard to make the holiday feel festive for all the patients. Though they may havedifferent approaches to medicine – and to life – there's a spark between them and by the end of theirshift it's clear that this may be the Christmas Eve that changes them both forever.Saturday, November 29: An Alpine Holiday – premieres at 6 pm ET/PTStars: Ashley Williams (To Barcelona, Forever), Laci Mailey (The Perfect Setting), Julien Samani(Holidate)A grandmother's last wish brings two estranged sisters Faith (Williams) and Kelly (Mailey), backtogether to travel to the French Alps for Christmas to recreate her first trip there with their grandfather.Facing all the challenges and wonder this unique holiday adventure brings, they learn to cherish theirsisterhood above all, while also making room for romance to blossom between Kelly and their Frenchmountaineer guide, Frederic (Samani).Saturday, November 29: A Grand Ole Opry Christmas – premieres at 8 pm ET/PTStars: Nikki Deloach (Curious Caterer Mysteries), Kristoffer Polaha (A Biltmore Christmas), RobMaye (Lioness), Eliza Maher (Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up), Luke Benward (Miss Valentine), SharonLawrence (Joe Pickett), James Denton (Desperate Housewives)Gentry Wade (Nikki DeLoach), daughter of late country music icon Jett Wade – half of the famed duoWinters & Wade – abandoned her dream of a songwriting career and distanced herself from herfather's legacy following his tragic accident 30 years prior. When the Grand Ole Opry invites her torepresent Jett at their centennial celebration at Christmas, she's hesitant to return to the placesteeped in bittersweet memories. Encouraged by her good friends, Gentry visits the Opry and, whileseated in one of the vaunted venue's oak church pews, is suddenly transported to 1995. Gentry'slifelong friend Mac (Kristoffer Polaha) a country music talent manager, finds himself in 1995 as well.Thanks to some Christmas magic, Gentry gets precious time with her father, creative inspiration tofinish the song she began decades earlier as a teen and learns surprising answers to questions abouther father that have followed her for the last three decades.Cameos by: Bill Anderson, Brad Paisley, Dailey & Vincent, Drew Baldridge, Jamey Johnson, MaggieBaugh, Megan Moroney, Mickey Guyton, Pam Tillis, Rhett Akins, Riders in the Sky, Suzy Bogguss,Tigirlily Gold, T Graham BrownSunday, November 30: The Christmas Cup – premieres at 6 pm ET/PTStars: Rhiannon Fish (A Prince in Paradise), Ben Rosenbaum (When Calls the Heart)After a knee injury threatens to cut her career short, Staff Sergeant Kelly Brandt (Fish) returns homein low spirits for the holidays. Her family tries to help by encouraging her to lead her hometown team in the annual Christmas Cup against the rival town. It takes a lot of work, but Kelly organizes herteam and gets them as competition-ready as she can with the help of Fire Captain Quinn Stokley(Rosenbaum). Sparks begin to fly with Quinn, and through the whole process, Kelly is reminded ofhow much she loves to lead, but her heart still hopes she will be cleared to return to serve. Kellyultimately receives the call she has been waiting for; however, it's not what she expects. With theMarines needing her to report to the Hawaiian base on the day of the competition, Kelly soon realizesthere is more than one way to serve a community.Sunday, November 30: Christmas at the Catnip Café – premieres at 8 pm ET/PTStars: Erin Cahill (Holidazed), Paul Campbell (Three Wise Men and a Baby)Olivia Pierce (Cahill) is a marketing executive from Oakland, California who is this close to realizingher dream of purchasing a condo, but she's a bit short on the down payment. When she learns thather late great aunt left her half of a cat café in upstate New York she thinks it's the Christmas miracleshe needed – as long as she can sell and close the deal before the holidays. Olivia's plan hits a bumpin the road when she meets Dr. Ben Kane (Campbell), the veterinarian who owns the other half. Thecafé serves an important role in the town – helping homeless cats find forever homes – and he hasno intention of closing up shop. Christmas is the most important time of the year as they plan manyactivities to help raise funds and get them into the black. Olivia and Ben strike a deal – she agrees tohelp him plan the fundraising events at the café over the next three weeks in exchange for Benpromising not to drag his heels on selling at the end of that time. Unless, Ben notes, she ends upchanging her mind – a lot can happen in three weeks, after all. As they work together and a sparkbetween them grows, Olivia becomes part of the neighborhood, gains an appreciation for the café'sadorable feline inhabitants and what it means to Ben, as well as to the entire community. And whenshe learns the surprising reason her great aunt opened the café in the first place, that just might bethe cat-alyst for change that will give them all a Merry Christmas.Saturday, December 6: She's Making A ListStars: Lacey Chabert (Mean Girls), Andrew Walker (Curious Caterer Mysteries)Falling on Santa's Naughty or Nice list used to be a call made by Santa and his elves. But with thenumber of kids worldwide skyrocketing, Santa has outsourced the job to the Naughty or Nice Group,a consulting firm that has cornered the market on determining a child's niceness thanks to an airtightformula. As a top inspector with the group, it's Isabel's (Chabert) job to make the tough calls, byassessing the children on her list and assigning a verdict. When she is tasked with evaluating amischievous 11-year-old Charlie Duncan, she expects a routine case. But things get complicatedwhen Isabel unexpectedly falls for Charlie's widowed father, Jason (Walker), and begins to questionthe rigid rules of her job. As Christmas approaches, Isabel must choose between following theholiday algorithm or following her heart.Sunday, December 7: Single on the 25thStars: Lyndsy Fonseca (Nikita), Daniel Lissing (When Calls the Heart)For Nell Duke (Fonseca), nothing is worse than being single at Christmastime because everywhereshe looks, couples are kissing under the mistletoe. After her family cancels holiday plans at the lastminute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own! When she crossespaths with her neighbor Cooper (Lissing), a financial analyst who prides himself on being happilyunattached, he notices Nell struggling with being alone and decides to share tips on how to keep theholidays festive. Cooper inspires Nell to challenge her insecurities and find happiness in being onher own. In turn, Nell helps Cooper realize he's missing out on real connection. In the funpartnership that forms, the friendly singles' Christmas together starts to feel like something more.Their special connection falls apart when Nell finds out Coooper only offered to help because he feltsorry Nell had to spend the holidays alone. To make Christmas truly magical this year, Cooper mustshow real growth of character while Nell finds her own strength in being single during the holidays.Saturday, December 13: A Suite Holiday RomanceStars: Jessy Schram (Chicago Med), Dominic Sherwood (Shadowhunters)It's Christmas week when Sabrina Post (Schram), arrives at the iconic Grand Fairbanks Hotel in NewYork City, ready to accept the ghostwriting position for the memoir of Grayson Westcott – a famousart dealer. As a struggling writer, Sabrina can't believe her luck: a paycheck and a stay in her ownsuite at the hotel. She feels like Cordelia, the heroine from her favorite series of children's bookswritten by Hazel Holley. What promises to be a perfect week is complicated when Sabrina meetsIan Turner (Sherwood), a handsome British visitor, at the hotel bar. When Ian assumes Sabrina isanother wealthy guest at the hotel, she doesn't correct him – a decision she doesn't regret afterlearning that Ian is a member of the British aristocracy. Or so she thinks. The truth is that Ian is nota wealthy lord but is the personal secretary of Lord Spencer Braxton. Ian is in town for the holidaysto oversee the installation of an exhibit featuring the Braxton Royal Jewels at the Avalon Museum. Asthe week unfolds, Sabrina shows Ian Christmas in New York and the two start to fall for each other.Sunday, December 14: Oy to the World!Stars: Brooke D'Orsay (Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane), Jake Epstein (The Hardy Boys)When water lines break at Temple Beth Am, it leaves its members in need of a place to celebrateHannukah. Across the street, St. Joseph's Episcopal Church is quick to open its doors and offershared space for the holidays. With the last night of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve falling on the sameday this year – something that rarely happens – the reverend and rabbi choose to offer a joint servicefor their congregations. But that means Nikki Roberts (D'Orsay), St. Joseph's youth choir director,must team up with Jake Cohen (Epstein), the substitute youth choir director from Temple Beth Am,and put on a single music program. These two are old high school rivals and together, they're readyto compete for the top prize. That's not helping matters at a time when partnership matters most.To lead a successful fundraising effort for the temple, Nikki and Jake have to put aside theirdifferences and learn how to work together. In doing so, they discover teamwork can movemountains and open hearts, including their own. On their big night, Nikki and Jake find a way to unite people through the power of song and prove that coming together is the best way for everyone tocelebrate the holiday season.Saturday, December 20: A Make Or Break HolidayStars: Hunter King (Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story), Evan Roderick (Arrow)Liv (King) and Daniel (Roderick) are hosting their families for the first time this Christmas and stressis at an all-time high. When unspoken irritations within their relationship finally reach a boiling point,Liv and Daniel find themselves at odds and decide they need to take a break from each other.However, relaying this news to their families will most certainly ruin Christmas, so they decide tomove forward with their original plans and will pretend to be a happy couple while everyone is underone roof. As they navigate the complexities of their respective families and work together to createa holiday celebration they'll all remember, Liv and Daniel begin to rediscover what they love abouteach other and may not have to pretend much longer.Sunday, December 21: The Christmas BabyStars: Ali Liebert (Bomb Girls), Katherine Barrell (Good Witch), Barbara Niven (Hannah SwensenMysteries)When a baby boy shows up on their doorstep days before Christmas with a note written specially forthem, Erin (Liebert) and Kelly (Barrell) must learn how to navigate their new relationship and careerdynamics while unexpectedly caring for a newborn. As the couple spends more time with the babyas a temporary solution until he can be placed permanently or they can find his mother, they beginto realize that they want to adopt him themselves and go about navigating the complicated world offostering to adopt all while their business is booming at the busiest time of the year, Christmas. 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Ever wondered how the best in the business balance risk and stability? In my conversation with Paul Sparks, we explore the Barbell Strategy—a method that has transformed his real estate journey. By aligning his passion for serving specific clients with strategic investment choices, Paul has not only scaled his business but also achieved incredible peace of mind. Join us as we explore how to apply these principles to your own real estate endeavors, and take your investments to new heights. Contact me! greg@velocityhousebuyers.com Instagram @grego_37 Find Paul Sparks on instagram @paulsparksofficial Or check out his platform where 7-figure RE Business owners and investors can connect @theclubteam.com
China just reignited global market chaos — and Bitcoin could be next! With Trump's trade war tensions returning, investors are bracing for a major shake-up across stocks and crypto.
This is the last of the year-specific shows, leading up to the last show of Suburban Underground in late November. This show contains all 1983 songs by these artists: Thompson Twins, Sparks, UB40, Industry, Violent Femmes, The Romantics, Yaz, R.E.M., Spandau Ballet, The Cure, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Espionage, A Flock Of Seagulls, Beat Rodeo, SSQ, Billy Bragg. AI-free since 2016! On the Air on Bedford 105.1 FM Radio *** 5pm Friday *** *** 10am Sunday *** *** 8pm Monday *** Stream live at http://209.95.50.189:8178/stream Stream on-demand most recent episodes at https://wbnh1051.podbean.com/category/suburban-underground/ And available on demand on your favorite podcast app! Facebook: SuburbanUndergroundRadio *** Instagram: SuburbanUnderground *** #newwave #altrock #alternativerock #punkrock #indierock
Can your community become a creative collaborator without turning your art into committee-designed mediocrity? In this solo episode, I explore proven frameworks for involving your audience in the creative process while maintaining complete artistic control. You'll discover how Amanda Palmer uses early-stage feedback on Patreon to gather emotional responses (not technical critiques), how British singer-songwriter Lynz Crichton turned her entire EP creation into a 90-day collaborative project with her email and social media communities, and how Imogen Heap invited fans to contribute raw materials—sound samples and personal stories—that she transformed into finished songs. I break down practical approaches you can test: the Preview-and-Pivot Framework (used by Luke Combs for “Forever After All”), constraint-based collaboration methods, and systems for turning fan-generated content into strategic assets rather than distractions. This episode also covers the critical boundaries every artist needs: establishing what's open for feedback versus what's locked, retaining veto power over all input, and knowing when to ignore community resistance entirely as you evolve artistically. Whether you're considering a model like Patreon, building an email list, or just wondering how to get useful feedback without compromising your vision, this episode provides actionable frameworks for sustainable creative collaboration. Support the Unstarving Musician The Unstarving Musician exists solely through the generosity of its listeners, readers, and viewers. Learn how you can offer your support at UnstarvingMusician.com/CrowdSponsor This episode of the was powered by Liner Notes. Learn from the hundreds of musicians and industry pros I've spoken with for the Unstarving Musician on topics such as marketing, songwriting, touring, sync licensing and much more. Sign up for Liner Notes. Liner Notes is an email newsletter from yours truly, in which I share some of the best knowledge gems garnered from the many conversations featured on the Unstarving Musician. You'll also be privy to the latest podcast episodes and Liner Notes subscriber exclusives. Sign up at UnstarvingMusician.com/LinerNotes. It's free and you can unsubscribe at anytime. Mentioned in this Episode Songwriting with a Deadline–Lynz Crichton (Episode 49) What a Tease: Why Song Previews Became Crucial In Modern Music How Imogen Heap invited fans to contribute raw materials for her album Sparks 333 How to Build, Name, and Nurture Your Creative Community Palmer Patreon Subscriber Guide Signup for Liner Notes Resources The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Music Marketing Method – The program that helps musicians find fans, grow an audience and make consistent income Bandzoogle – The all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a beautiful website for your music Dreamhost – See the latest deals from Dreamhost, save money and support the UM in the process. More Resources for musicians Pardon the Interruption (Disclosure) Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means I make a small commission, at no extra charge to you, if you purchase using those links. Thanks for your support! Stay in touch! @RobonzoDrummer on Instagram @UnstarvingMusician on Facebook and YouTube
Send us a textThe month kicked off like a creative sprint—teens asking to guest on the show, paint-streaked fingers from Iris Scott–inspired experiments, and a calendar full of community art events that turned blank spaces into living galleries. We open up about what it takes to build a studio that puts joy and access first, from rolling the art dice with students to running lessons that nudge confidence higher one brushstroke at a time. Between laughs and paint splatters, we also get candid about the moments nobody posts: the wrong mic turned on, the edits we let go, the faith to publish anyway.You'll hear why a conversation with Beth Buffington's mastermind felt like a turning point, surfacing the quiet truth that creators at every level need encouragement and a circle that elevates rather than drains. We talk through practical ways to find those people, protect your focus, and keep showing up when perfection tries to slow you down. There's exciting news, too: our studio was selected for a local award announcement, a reminder that community-centered art—classes, pop-ups, youth programs—does more than teach skills; it builds belonging. We spotlight new work on our walls from photographer and designer Glenda Hake, fresh off a ribbon-stacked showing at the Canfield Fair, and share why her pieces have visitors leaning in and talking to each other.From painting 250 pumpkins in Hartville to gearing up for another amphitheater session, the theme is simple: create anyway. Start where you are, with the tools you have, and let progress beat polish. If you're a parent, educator, or maker looking for real-world inspiration and practical ideas to spark creativity, you'll feel at home here. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a nudge to start, and leave a review to tell us what project you're daring to launch next.Support the showCatch the doodles on YouTubeMy socials:Sign up for my monthly newsletterPortfolio website: Brewtifully.comInstagram: /BrewtifullyFacebook: /brewtifullyTikTok: GettingSmallwithGrandmaLinkedIn: Tracy Dawn Brewer
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La réforme du système éducatif français continue de faire débat, notamment concernant l'apprentissage des mathématiques et le port de l'uniforme. Traduction:The reform of the French educational system continues to spark debate, particularly regarding mathematics education and school uniforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
President Trump announced Wednesday that Hamas has agreed to release hostages and Israel will pull back its troops in Gaza in the "first phase" of a peace deal. A CBS News investigation of the way Jeffrey Epstein's cell was treated after his death has raised questions about the work of the New York medical examiner and FBI, including over what forensic experts say was a failure to preserve the scene, log evidence and run basic forensic tests. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports. Country music star Zach Bryan is responding to backlash against lyrics in an unreleased song, which appear to criticize ICE. Last week, Bryan released a snippet of the song "Bad News," which he had teased in July. CBS News' Meg Oliver has more. Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new novel "Remain," a story that combines romance and suspense. The book marks Sparks' first collaboration, with Shyamalan also set to write and direct the film adaptation. Three-time Olympic gold medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce joins "CBS Mornings" with Alexis Ohanian to discuss her retirement and the launch of Athlos NYC. The new competition celebrates the world's top female track and field athletes with the sport's largest cash prize. Jennifer Lopez joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her highly anticipated film "Kiss of the Spider Woman," where she plays multiple characters imagined by a prisoner in Argentina. Lopez also shares her thoughts on Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl halftime show and why she still considers herself a hopeful romantic. 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
Watch LARRY with Larry O'Connor LIVE — Monday-Friday at 12PM Eastern on YouTube, Facebook, & Rumble! Listen to LARRY with Larry O'Connor wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8F7K4fqIDmqZSIHJNhMh?si=814ce2f8478944c0&nd=1&dlsi=e799ca22e81b456f APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry/id1730596733 On this full episode of LARRY, we discuss the BREAKING NEWS that MSNBC & CNN have completely CRIPPLED themselves in the wake of Donald Trump's historic peace deal in the Middle East, Speaker Mike Johnson gets into a FIERY exchange with Democrats about the Schumer Shutdown, and MUCH, much more! SHOP OUR MERCH: https://store.townhallmedia.com/ BUY A LARRY MUG: https://store.townhallmedia.com/products/larry-mug Become a Townhall VIP Member today and use promo code LARRY for 50% off: https://townhall.com/subscribe?tpcc=poddescription https://townhall.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5769468 https://www.facebook.com/townhallcom/ https://www.instagram.com/townhallmedia/ https://twitter.com/townhallcomBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
La réforme du système éducatif français continue de faire débat, notamment concernant l'apprentissage des mathématiques et le port de l'uniforme. Traduction:The reform of the French educational system continues to spark debate, particularly regarding mathematics education and school uniforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
College football analyst Shehan Jeyarajah of CBS Sports joins the show to break down one of the wildest weeks of the season. From Texas and Penn State's shocking losses to the ripple effects across the playoff race, Jeyarajah explains why the chaos may only be beginning. He also dives into Oklahoma's defensive dominance, the Red River showdown's stakes, and how South Florida and North Texas are quietly building something special in 2025. #collegefootball #cfb #acc #big12 #bigten #sec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell made headlines after saying he has “no desire” to jail repeat offenders, preferring to understand their life stories instead. Critics call it dangerous leniency — supporters say it's a humane, root-cause approach. In this video, we break down what Harrell actually said, why it's controversial, and what it means for public safety and Seattle's upcoming election.
Even though the SPX and NDX briefly touched new record highs, markets ultimately closed down on the trading session. A report from The Information regarding Oracle's (ORCL) gross margins and profit loss from Nvidia's (NVDA) Blackwell chip opened a trap door to selling action. IBM Corp. (IBM) shone a bright light for tech thanks to a new partnership while Tesla (TSLA) sold off after announcing cheaper versions of its Model Y and Model 3 vehicles. Marley Kayden carries investors through a busy session on Wall Street.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
Following an epic summer of women's sport, the UEFA Women's Champions League is back, starting on October 7 and broadcast in its entirety on Disney+. Jen catches up with commentator Vicki Sparks to find out more about bringing the women's game to the House of Mouse, who Vicki's backing in this year's tournament, and how hard it really is to commentate on live sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week the hosts begin a month of classic Universal monster movies beginning with Dracula (1931). From wiki: "Dracula is a 1931 American pre-Code vampire film directed and co-produced by Tod Browning from a screenplay written by Garrett Fort and starring Bela Lugosi in the title role. It is based on the stage play Dracula by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston, which in turn is adapted from the 1897 novel Dracula by Bram Stoker.[3] Lugosi portrays Count Dracula, a vampire who emigrates from Transylvania to England and preys upon the blood of living victims, including a young man's fiancée."Also discussed: spiders, Sparks, transcendental meditation, One Battle After Another, Thomas Pynchon, Meiko Kaji films, and more. NEXT WEEK: The Old Dark House (1932) Bloodhaus:https://www.bloodhauspod.com/https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/https://letterboxd.com/bloodhaus/Drusilla Adeline:https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/@sisterhyde.bsky.socialJoshua Conkelhttps://www.joshuaconkel.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/https://letterboxd.com/JoshuaConkel/
What do bits, rudders and sparks have in common? Want to be perfect? Do you want true religion? Do you want to avoid self-deception? James, the brother of Jesus, has the answers. We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check.
Viral video purportedly shows murder accused history-sheeter cutting cake to applause from other inmates. Last yr, actor Darshan, accused of murder, was seen enjoying his time in the prison.
"Life's passing by, if you are not doing the things you love anyway, why not just give it a shot." - Kat Sparks While many people follow the path of the creative, few have done it as diversely as Episode 69 guest Kat Sparks. From a young actor in Hollywood to a powerful film producer in Austin, Texas, Kat has developed a keen sense of what makes great film. In this episode we discuss the ways in which her award-winning company, Southwest Film Productions helps up-and-coming artists and screenwriters develop and improve their storytelling. In an Art Unknown Podcast exclusive we dive deep into their first full-length documentary Greater Than Ourselves; a story about the homeless tunnels under Las Vegas and one organization that is making a difference. Kat also touches on the importance of putting your work out there and being open to critique as a way to craft a more complete story. If you are into great filmmaking, great stories, and all around great conversation then this episode is for you. images: ©kat sparks/southwest film productions southwest film productions southwest film productions instagram Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Spotify | Email | RSS MORE ART UNKNOWN PODCASTS.fusion-portfolio-wrapper#fusion-portfolio-7 .fusion-portfolio-content{ padding: 25px 25px 25px 25px; text-align: center; }.fusion-portfolio-7 .fusion-portfolio-wrapper .fusion-col-spacing{padding:20px;}Jim Wills2025-10-12T09:45:00-06:00 Ep71 Rob Murat & Maya Elizabeth Ep71 Rob Murat & Maya ElizabethCrave Magazine2025-10-09T00:49:47-06:00 Ep70 Meg Raiano Ep70 Meg RaianoCrave Magazine2025-10-06T03:28:22-06:00 Ep69 Kat Sparks Ep69 Kat SparksCrave Magazine2025-10-05T11:49:50-06:00 Ep68 Christopher Quigley Ep68 Christopher QuigleyCrave Magazine2025-09-29T05:44:25-06:00 Ep67 Shanti Hershenson Ep67 Shanti HershensonCrave Magazine2025-09-29T05:44:34-06:00 Ep66 Alan Katz Part 2 Ep66 Alan Katz Part 2Crave Magazine2025-09-29T05:44:59-06:00 Ep65 Alan Katz Part 1 Ep65 Alan Katz Part 1Crave Magazine2025-09-29T05:49:37-06:00 Ep64 Hersh Gutwilik Ep64 Hersh GutwilikCrave Magazine2025-09-29T05:50:24-06:00 Ep63 Teri M Brown Ep63 Teri M BrownCrave Magazine2025-09-29T05:54:26-06:00 Ep62 DJ Windy M Ep62 DJ Windy MCrave Magazine2025-09-29T07:53:41-06:00 Ep61 Ant Boogie Ep61 Ant BoogieCrave Magazine2025-09-29T07:55:28-06:00 Ep60 Isabel Hülya Ergül Ep60 Isabel Hülya ErgülCrave Magazine2025-09-29T08:00:15-06:00 Ep59 Afro Preachah Ep59 Afro PreachahCrave Magazine2025-09-29T08:02:39-06:00 Ep58 Sofia Zolezzi Ep58 Sofia ZolezziCrave Magazine2025-09-29T08:04:27-06:00 Ep57 Janet Dossigny Ep57 Janet DossignyCrave Magazine2025-09-29T08:07:05-06:00 Ep56 Laura Viola Preciado Ep56 Laura Viola PreciadoCrave Magazine2025-09-29T08:18:57-06:00
Steering the supercar of enquiry round the rock and roll racetrack with the occasional stop for a tyre change. Foot-to-floor moments this week include… … why are the British so hung up about posh pop stars? … the 10-second moment of his stage routine that Springsteen must find addictive … the flaming bra, the flying dress, the human horse: Lady Gaga's most OTT entrances .. would YOU want Madonna as a sister-in-law? … Fleetwood Mac, the Grateful Dead, the Bee Gees: bands the NME said were finished in 1975 … John Paul Jones in Marks and Sparks … musicians' houses we'd most like to live in (actually one's a lifeboat) … the goth/fantasy allure of Steve Nicks on TikTok … and the still-haunting times we died onstage “like a louse in a Russian's beard”. Plus Noel Coward, Julie Andrews, Jem Finer, birthday guest Phil Turner and Tony Bennett's favourite meal.Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steering the supercar of enquiry round the rock and roll racetrack with the occasional stop for a tyre change. Foot-to-floor moments this week include… … why are the British so hung up about posh pop stars? … the 10-second moment of his stage routine that Springsteen must find addictive … the flaming bra, the flying dress, the human horse: Lady Gaga's most OTT entrances .. would YOU want Madonna as a sister-in-law? … Fleetwood Mac, the Grateful Dead, the Bee Gees: bands the NME said were finished in 1975 … John Paul Jones in Marks and Sparks … musicians' houses we'd most like to live in (actually one's a lifeboat) … the goth/fantasy allure of Steve Nicks on TikTok … and the still-haunting times we died onstage “like a louse in a Russian's beard”. Plus Noel Coward, Julie Andrews, Jem Finer, birthday guest Phil Turner and Tony Bennett's favourite meal.Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Netflix faces backlash for pushing transgender themes in kids' shows like Babysitter's Club and Dead End: Paranormal Park. PBD and the crew compare Netflix's resilience to Disney's stock crash, boycotts, and Elon Musk's war on “woke mind virus.”
In this episode of Gamertag Radio, hosts Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña discuss the latest changes to Xbox Game Pass, including the introduction of new tiers and pricing. They explore the value proposition of the service, the rising costs of gaming subscriptions, and the perception of gaming as a luxury hobby. The conversation also touches on consumer reactions to price increases and the importance of community feedback in shaping the future of gaming subscriptions. Send us questions - fanmail@gamertagradio.com | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.
We've all had that moment: working at a job we dislike, then moving to a nearly identical role at a different company, and suddenly loving it. The work didn't change, the industry didn't change, and the location didn't change. So what did? The answer is the environment. In today's Leadership Spark, we explore why employee experience has become the foundation of modern workplaces. Drawing on research, case studies, and over 150 executive interviews, I share why employee experience is not about perks, but about fundamentally changing how organizations shape the environment in which work gets done. Every employee's experience comes down to three things: culture, technology, and physical space. Organizations can't control the work employees choose to do, but they can control the environment around it, and that environment determines whether people love or hate their jobs. ________________ Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: https://greatleadership.substack.com/
BLACK SHIRT MIXTAPE **Episode 106** Join host Jesse Karassik aka @heyyyyy_jesse as he takes you on a 2 hour sonic journey playing mixtape inspired tracks in a variety of genres- all for your listening (dis)pleasure! Tracklisting: 1. Last Exit...Pearl Jam 2. Slowdive (XFM Session)...LCD Soundsystem 3. Come Clean...Jeru the Damaga 4. Terrible Lie...NIN 5. Lewis (Mistreated)...Radiohead 6. In The Middle...White Lies 7. Willing and Able (Video Version)...Prince and the NPG 8. Make It Forever...George Clanton 9. As It Was...Prep 10. Carry The Name...Djo 11. The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)...GORILLAZ 12. Angst In My Pants...Sparks 13. Post Sex Clarity...Lola Young 14. All The Lights Went Out...Marcy Playground 15. Dirty Trip...Air 16. Can I Have It Like That...Pharell and Gwen Stefani 17. Lay Low...My Morning Jacket 18. Amphetamine...Superdrag 19. Taxes...Geese 20. Victory City...Bright Eyes 21. Good & Plenty...Alex Isley, Masego, & Jack Dine 22. Hairdresser on Fire...Morrissey 23. Long Legged Blonde Memphis...Margot & The Nuclear So and So's
CISA furloughs most of its workforce due to the government shutdown. The U.S. Air Force confirms it is investigating a SharePoint related breach. Google warns of a large-scale extortion campaign targeting executives. Researchers uncover Android spyware campaigns disguised as popular messaging apps. An extortion group claims to have breached Red Hat's private GitHub repositories. A software provider for recreational vehicle and power sport dealers suffers a ransomware breach. Patchwork APT deploys a new Powershell loader using scheduled tasks for persistence. A Tennessee Senator urges aggressive U.S. action to prepare for a post-quantum future. Cynthia Kaiser, SVP of Halcyon's Ransomware Research Center and former Deputy Assistant Director at the FBI's Cyber Division, joins us with insights on the government shutdown. A Malaysian man pleads guilty to supporting a massive crypto fraud. Protected health info is not a marketing tool. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Cynthia Kaiser, SVP of Halcyon's Ransomware Research Center and former Deputy Assistant Director at the FBI's Cyber Division, joins us with insights on the government shutdown. Selected Reading Shutdown guts U.S. cybersecurity agency at perilous time (CISA) Air Force admits SharePoint privacy issue; reports of breach (The Register) Google warns executives are being targeted for extortion with leaked Oracle data (IT Pro) Researchers uncover spyware targeting messaging app users in the UAE (The Record) Red Hat confirms security incident after hackers claim GitHub breach (Bleeping Computer) 766,000 Impacted by Data Breach at Dealership Software Provider Motility (Security Week) Patchwork APT: Leveraging PowerShell to Create Scheduled Tasks and Deploy Final Payload (GB Hackers) GOP senator confirms pending White House quantum push, touts legislative alternatives (CyberScoop) Bitcoin Fixer Convicted for Role in Money Laundering Scheme (Bank Infosecurity) Nursing Home Fined $182K for Posting Patient Photos Online (Bank Infosecurity) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FALL TOUR TICKETS > www.barstoolsports.com/events/bestshowonearth. Intro (00:00-7:01). Ria's review of reality competition show ‘Inside' (8:25-22:08). Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban divorce (23:06-32:56). AI actress Tilly Norwood sparks backlash (33:57-44:21). Inside details on Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco's wedding (44:22-50:04). PopCorner voicemails: ‘Bachelor' franchise double standard?, ‘TSITP' prequel?, Will Zac Efron be in the ‘DWTS' audience?, Should Charlie Sheen & Denise Richards give it one more shot?, + more! (50:43-1:10:35). CITO LINKS > barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office.
Day 1,316.Today, as fears are sounded over the state of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, we hear how Princess Anne has made a surprise visit to Kyiv to “demonstrate solidarity” with Ukrainian children and families affected by the conflict. Then we report how French authorities have seized a shadow fleet tanker and Polish police arrested a Ukrainian man for the Nordstream 2 pipeline sabotage. Later, you'll hear Dom's interview with the UN's Special Rapporteur for Torture, Alice Edwards, and a note: our discussion covers graphic descriptions of sexual torture. Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.India McTaggart (Royal Correspondent). @indiamctaggart on X.With special thanks to Alice Edwards.BOOK NOW: 'UKRAINE: THE LATEST' LIVE, IN-PERSON:Join us for an in-person discussion and Q&A at the distinguished Honourable Artillery Company in London on 22nd October at 7pm.Our panel includes General Sir Richard Barrons, former head of UK Joint Forces Command and latterly one of the authors of Britain's Strategic Defence Review, and Orysia Lutsevych, head of the Ukraine Forum at the Chatham House think tank. Tickets are open to everybody and can be purchased at: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainelive They are going fast, so don't delay!SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Leaders press to reshape EU under Putin's aggressive shadow:https://www.politico.eu/article/leaders-press-to-reshape-eu-under-vladimir-putin-russia-aggressive-shadow/LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Figma burst into the public eye in 2022 after Adobe was blocked from buying the design startup for $20 billion. This chapter set the stage for an even bigger milestone at Figma: a splashy IPO this summer at nearly double that valuation. Dylan Field, Figma's co-founder and CEO, joins Rapid Response to share what distinguishes Figma from competitors, and why design is increasingly at the center of every industry in today's software-driven economy. Field also reflects on the pressures and opportunities of leading as a next-generation, tech-native CEO, and offers practical advice on upskilling in an AI-powered world.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 681: Neal and Toby discuss the impending government shutdown that causes concern for federal workers and programs…except for holders of gold. Then, Hollywood is heated over the first AI actor that got signed by a talent agency. Also, McDonald's is bringing back its classic Monopoly game after a decade-long hiatus from the infamous scam. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of the “996” work culture that began in China and is making its way through Silicon Valley. Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn Ads and get a free $250 credit for the next one. Check out https://www.linkedIn.com/mbd for more. Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Vote for MBD in the Signal Awards! http://bit.ly/3W4e5ik Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A deadly attack shook Michigan as a gunman drove into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, opened fire on worshippers, and set the building ablaze. One person was killed, nine were injured, and the suspect was shot dead by police.
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Kate Flannery and Oscar Nuñez had a mini "Office" reunion on last night's season finale of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and went ALL THE WAY! (You'd know them as Meredith and Oscar on the show.) They even called up Brian Baumgartner (Kevin) for their "Phone-a-Friend" lifeline. As for the million-dollar question? "The word 'planet' comes from an ancient Greek word that literally means what?" Their options were "powerful," "immortal," "stranger," and "wanderer" . . . the answer being "wanderer". Kate and Oscar will be splitting their winnings between Planned Parenthood and a Philadelphia-based food bank called Philabundance. Fresh off Coachella comes Stagecoach! The country music festival returns April 24–26, 2026, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. Headliners include Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, and Post Malone—but it's not just country. Pitbull, Ludacris, Teddy Swims, Bush, Journey, Hootie & The Blowfish, Little Big Town, and dozens more are on the bill. BigXthaPlug and Counting Crows join the revived Mustang Stage, while Guy Fieri and Diplo return as festival staples. Passes go on sale October 2 at StagecoachFestival.com.Ozzy & Judas Priest Drop ‘War Pigs' Charity SingleFans finally get to hear Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Halford together. Judas Priest and Ozzy's family released a new version of “War Pigs” after missing Black Sabbath's farewell show. Halford called it a career highlight: “It's the first duet I've ever done with Ozzy, and I'm eternally grateful.” Proceeds go to the Glenn Tipton Parkinson's Foundation and Cure Parkinson's, honoring both Tipton's and Ozzy's battles with the disease.Taylor Swift Heading to FallonTaylor Swift is taking The Life of a Showgirl to late night. She'll appear on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on October 6, just three days after her album release and one day after fiancé Travis Kelce's birthday. Fallon teased the appearance in a cryptic roulette-themed post landing on Swift's lucky number, 13. This marks Taylor's seventh Tonight Show stop, alongside guests Keri Russell and a performance from The Format.Queen Eyeing Vegas Sphere ResidencyBrian May says Queen is seriously considering a Las Vegas Sphere residency after seeing the Eagles perform there. He told Rolling Stone, “The kind of show we could put on would be absolutely stupendous.” While May admits he's weary of traditional touring after 50 years, the Sphere could give the band a spectacular new stage without the grind of life on the road. Katie Couric pokes fun at Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad in a new PSA for colon cancer screenings. The clip opens to a close-up of Katie wearing a jean jacket, and quickly pans out to show she's wearing a hospital gown underneath, and she's on a gurney getting ready for a colonoscopy. She tells the camera, quote, "Speaking of genes. Did you know that the majority of people who develop colon cancer are not genetically predisposed to the disease? That's why doctors recommend everyone 45 and older get checked." Katie told "People" magazine, quote, "That ad showed how pop culture and a pair of jeans could really shape the cultural conversation, it was everywhere. It was a moment in time, and we thought, 'Why don't we ride that horse a little bit longer and have some fun with it?'" It'sbeen 25 years since Katie became the first person in history to broadcast a colonoscopy on national TV. She lost her husband to colon cancer in 1998. He was only 42. One of the most famous homes in American history is opening its doors to the public for the first time ever. The "Brady Bunch" house in North Hollywood will be accessible to fans on November 7th, 8th, and 9th. And while bookings are sold out, you can register to be on a waitlist, or be notified if additional dates become available. When the show was in production back in the day, the house was only used for EXTERIOR shots. The inside of the Brady home was created on a soundstage, and the inside of the actual house looked nothing like it. But HGTV bought the house in 2018, and renovated it so that it DOES match the house from the show. And of course, they recorded it for a series called "A Very Brady Renovation". Alyssa Milano, now 52, announced on Instagram that she underwent surgery to remove her breast implants—calling it a step toward reclaiming her body. She wrote that she's letting go of “false narratives” and a body she felt was “sexualized” and “abused.” Page Six+2People.com+2Milano said she once believed implants were essential to being attractive, loved, or successful—but now emphasizes that her worth doesn't depend on them. People.com+2The Cut+2 She also expressed hope that her 11-year-old daughter will be spared similar pressure. Page Six+1She made clear this was her personal decision and not a judgment on others who choose differently. People.com+2The Cut+2 After the procedure, she posted she's resting comfortably and thanked fans for their support. Sacha Baron Cohen, 53, has been spotted on a dinner date with 27-year-old OnlyFans creator Hannah Palmer, just months after finalizing his $75 million divorce from Isla Fisher. Page SixThe pair were seen leaving the restaurant separately before getting into the same Cadillac Escalade. Page Six+1Sources say they first met at Taika Waititi's 50th birthday party in Ibiza, with Rita Ora reportedly introducing them. Although the age gap raised eyebrows, insiders say they “seemed to be getting on really well.” Page Six+1Cohen and Fisher married in 2010, share three children, and announced their split in 2024 before finalizing the divorce this past June. Action legend Chuck Norris, now 85, marked his birthday by hiking Lassen Peak in Northern California—a strenuous trail rising to 10,457 feet. The round-trip journey spans about 5 miles and climbs 2,000 feet, often taking 4 to 5 hours to complete. Outside OnlineOn Instagram, Norris reflected on the trail's long recovery since the 2021 Dixie Fire, saying while the damage is heartbreaking, “the park's beauty still shines through.” Outside Online+2Active NorCal+2 He also credited his wife for introducing him to the region's natural splendor. It's official: HBO Max wants to traumatize your children. What other reason could there be for them to produce a brand new, animated version of "Charlotte's Web", one of the greatest children's stories ever told . . . until it becomes the most heart-wrenchingly brutal story in the history of mankind? This one is a limited series, told in three parts, which will all be released on Thursday, October 2nd. It stars Amy Adams as Charlotte, Elijah Wood as Wilbur the pig, and Jean Smart as the narrator. The voice cast also includes Cynthia Erivo, Randall Park, and Rosario Dawson. HBO Max released a clip yesterday of a scene between Charlotte and the young version of Wilbur, voiced by Griffin Robert Faulkner. Comedy legend Bill Burr is in talks to join production of The Social Network Part II, a follow-up to the 2010 Mark Zuckerberg biopic. William Shatner is reassuring everyone on social media that he is doing well after he was rushed to the hospital for a medical emergency Wednesday. Not ready to be beamed up yet Scotty NEW MUSIC OUT TODAY: • "Here for It All", Mariah Carey. This is her 16th album. Her guests are Anderson .Paak, Kehlani, and the Clark Sisters. • "Vie", Doja Cat. This is her fifth album. Her guest is SZA. • "Saving Grace", Robert Plant. This is his 12th solo album. It's named after his current band Saving Grace, with singer Suzi Dian. • "100 Sound Effects", Fred Armisen. It's a 101-track record made entirely of noises like "Wine Glass Breaking in Sink" to "Tentative Sawing". • "Country! Country!", Hardy. This is his fourth album. His guests are Ernest and Stephen Wilson Jr. • "This Time Around", Colbie Caillat. This is her eighth album. • "On This Winter's Night Volume 2", Lady A. This is their 10th album. It's also a Christmas album. • "King of Terrors", President. This is their debut EP. They are the anonymous English metal band. We almost have our first week of fall in the books, even if it may not feel like it outside. To help get into that autumn state-of-mind, here's a playlist to fit the "cozy" vibe: 1. "In My Life", The Beatles 2. "Landslide", Fleetwood Mac 3. "Pictures of You", The Cure 4. "This Night Has Opened My Eyes", The Smiths 5. "August", Taylor Swift 6. "Stick Season", Noah Kahan 7. "Fade Into You", Mazzy Star 8. "Sparks", Coldplay 9. "Show Me How", Men I Trust 10. "When the Sun Hits", Slowdive 11. "Eyes Without a Face", Billy Idol 12. "Head Over Heels", Tears for Fears 13. "High and Dry", Radiohead 14. "Don't Know Why", Norah Jones 15. 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Last week, Nora set out to prove that no one is ever too old and it's never too late to try something entirely new. The mailbox was so full of amazing, inspiring stories that Nora knew there had to be a second part with Cheryl Sparks, an amazing fashion influencer who got her start later than you might think (@ifitstuesday on Instagram). Watch us on Youtube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey's album on Spotify and Apple! Shop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select my show in the dropdown menu that follows. Check out Indeed.com for all your hiring needs! Protect your data and privacy with Nord VPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices