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Discover the chilling mysteries of Billie Creek, Indiana, one of the most haunted towns in the Midwest, in this in-depth exploration of its supernatural lore and paranormal activity. From ghost sightings and eerie legends to abandoned buildings and unexplained phenomena, this video dives deep into the hauntings of Billie Creek, uncovering stories that have terrified locals for generations. If you're fascinated by ghost stories, haunted locations, true crime, and creepy legends, you'll want to stick around as we analyze the history and the folklore that surround this mysterious Indiana town. We'll explore reports of spectral apparitions, shadow figures, and haunted houses, blending historical research with speculative discussions and scientific perspectives to understand the chilling events reported here. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RoanokeTalesPatreon Thank you for watching Roanoke tales and I hope you enjoy The Black Eyed Demon Of Billie Creek Wendigo illustration made by Tania Sanchez-Fortun. Here are the links! Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tania_sanchezfortun_art/ Cara ; https://cara.app/tsanchezfortun Artstation : https://www.artstation.com/taniasanchezfortun Go and check out his work! Throughout this video, we'll cover: The most infamous haunted locations in Billie Creek and the ghost stories that make them notorious. Eyewitness accounts of paranormal activity including cold spots, strange noises, and full-bodied apparitions. The history of Billie Creek, Indiana, and how the town's past may have contributed to its haunted reputation. Urban legends and folklore surrounding the town, including tales passed down through generations. Speculative discussions connecting true crime, unsolved mysteries, and supernatural events in the area. Scientific perspectives on hauntings, including psychology, environmental factors, and the science behind paranormal experiences. For fans of horror, animation storytelling, and creepy history, this video also examines how legend and folklore intertwine with modern interpretations of ghost sightings, making Billie Creek a perfect case study for both casual enthusiasts and serious paranormal researchers. We'll connect the dots between historical events, local legends, and modern encounters to offer a rich narrative full of suspense, mystery, and speculative insight. Whether you're a fan of true crime, paranormal investigations, haunted places, or creepy stories with a scientific twist, this video provides an engaging and informative journey into one of Indiana's most haunted towns. You'll learn about the ghosts, spirits, and unexplained occurrences that have puzzled residents and investigators alike, and gain a deeper understanding of how folklore, fear, and history combine to create enduring tales of the supernatural. Join us as we speculate, theorize, and analyze the hauntings of Billie Creek, Indiana, blending storytelling, historical research, and scientific curiosity. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on more videos exploring haunted locations, creepy legends, true crime mysteries, and paranormal science. #HauntedIndiana #GhostStories #paranormalinvestigation

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Patrick McKenzie (patio11) and Philip Kiely, early employee at Baseten, discuss the inference stack: the critical layer of software and hardware that sits between a model's weights and a user's prompt. They cover inference engineering, how intermediate layers are evolving over a technical stack that is changing every six months, and how sophisticated organizations are actually consuming LLMs beyond just writing their questions into chatbot apps.–Full transcript available here: www.complexsystemspodcast.com/inference-engineering-with-philip-kiely/–Presenting Sponsors: Mercury, Meter, & GranolaComplex Systems is presented by Mercury—radically better banking for founders. Mercury offers the best wire experience anywhere: fast, reliable, and free for domestic U.S. wires, so you can stay focused on growing your business. Apply online in minutes at mercury.com.Networking infrastructure has a way of accumulating technical debt faster than almost anything else in IT. Meter handles the full stack (wired, wireless, and cellular) as a single integrated solution: designed, deployed, and managed end-to-end so there's only one vendor to call when something goes wrong. Visit meter.com/complexsystems to book a demo. If meetings consistently leave you with hazy action items and lost context, Granola handles the transcription so you can actually participate and gives you searchable notes afterward. Try it free at granola.ai/complexsystems with code COMPLEXSYSTEMS–Links:Download Inference Engineering: https://www.baseten.com/inference-engineering/ Philip's website: https://philipkiely.com/ Stripe's Emily Sands on Complex Systems: https://www.complexsystemspodcast.com/episodes/the-past-present-and-future-of-ai-with-stripe/ Des Traynor on Complex Systems: https://www.complexsystemspodcast.com/episodes/des-traynor/  –Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(00:30) The AI deployment pipeline(03:04) Evolution of abstraction layers in engineering(05:14) Defining inference and model weights(08:45) Architecture of language and diffusion models(10:11) AI adoption in the broader economy(11:30) The shift toward agentic workflows and RL(14:55) Function calling and real-world actions(20:10) Sponsors: Mercury | Meter(22:59) Technologies for agentic tools: MCP and skills(25:32) The craft of writing a harness(29:56) Using AI for automated proofreading and tool creation(34:12) Balancing LLMs with deterministic code(37:31) Observability and chain of thought reasoning(39:31) Sponsor: Granola(41:21) Observability and chain of thought reasoning(50:45) Speculative decoding and hidden states(55:37) The value of smaller, task-specific models(59:55) Internal competencies versus buying solutions(01:09:27) Self-publishing a technical book in record time(01:23:20) Wrap

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On The Wire - In this episode of On The Wire, hosts Kevin Hasting and I break down the Saves category and how to approach closers in 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. We discuss draft strategy, bullpen volatility, and how to identify which closers are worth paying for versus targeting value later in drafts. We also look at several bullpens that could produce surprise saves and highlight relievers who could emerge during the season. Whether you prefer paying up for elite closers or waiting and building a bullpen through value picks and waiver wire churn, this episode will help you navigate one of fantasy baseball's most unpredictable categories. Episode Breakdown 0:00 – Intro and episode overview We open the show discussing the volatility of the saves category and why bullpen roles change so frequently in fantasy baseball. Players discussed: Edwin Diaz, Devin Williams, Josh Hader 3:00 – Draft philosophy for saves Kevin and Adam discuss whether fantasy managers should draft elite closers early or take a “save-a-lot” approach by targeting multiple value arms later in drafts. Players discussed: Edwin Diaz, Devin Williams, Josh Hader, Mason Miller, Ryan Helsley 11:30 – The elite closer tier Discussion of the top-tier closers who provide strong strikeout rates, stable roles, and league-leading save potential. Players discussed: Edwin Diaz, Devin Williams, Josh Hader, Ryan Helsley, Mason Miller, Félix Bautista 23:00 – Mid-tier closers with strong job security Relievers who may not go in the early rounds but still project to deliver reliable saves totals with strong skills. Players discussed: Tanner Scott, Robert Suarez, Kenley Jansen, David Bednar, Yohan Duran 36:30 – Riskier closers and uncertain bullpens Teams where the closer role could shift during the season and relievers whose job security may not be stable. Players discussed: Luke Weaver, Andrew Kittredge, Jeremiah Estrada, Matt Brash, Cade Smith 50:00 – Late-round saves targets Relievers going later in drafts who could still provide meaningful saves or emerge as their team's closer. Players discussed: Matt Brash, Hunter Gaddis, Cade Smith, Garrett Whitlock 1:02:00 – Speculative relievers and potential breakout arms Setup men and high-skill bullpen arms who could move into the closer role if situations change. Players discussed: Jeremiah Estrada, Dylan Lee, Aroldis Chapman, Matt Brash, Hunter Gaddis 1:11:30 – Final saves strategy thoughts We wrap up with key takeaways for approaching the saves category and how to manage bullpen volatility during the fantasy season. Players discussed: Edwin Diaz, Devin Williams, Ryan Helsley, Mason Miller, Tanner Scott   Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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0:21 Bilt JAL Transfer Bonus Normally 1:1, heightened for March 1 “rent day” Staying on-brand-complicated the amount of bonus varies depending on your Bilt status and use of Bilt Cash to further heighten the bonus So it's 25-125% on March 1 JAL 1:1 BILT transfer partner is great, long term Need to have space aligned in both directions Miles expire 3 years (HARD expiry, no way to extend) Speculative…. Probably not for me.  $135 Bilt cash to unlock 25% additional uplift 05:38 Chase Sapphire WHOOP Offer This is an Offer, not a recurring benefit of the card (as of now, one-time) Offer must be activated first on Chase Direct Link from Whoop for more info $359 back on $359 on Sapphire Reserve, $100 back on $149 on Sapphire Preferred Ends 5/12/2026 10:07 Hyatt Award Chart Changes Direct Link to new award chart New award chart still tops out at Category 8, but now has 5 levels of demand within each category (previously 3) Means a standard room can be as cheap as 3,000/nt OR as much as 75,000/nt (Cat 8, Top demand) OR 110,000 (Cat 8 Premium Suite Top demand) Digital point sharing! What's the upshot here? For me, as long as the program continues to offer solid value (2+ cpp most of the time, occasionally 3+ cpp) I'm still happy. 17:17 Chase Adds Wyndham as 1:1 Transfer Partner Citi also transfers to Wyndham, has a 25% bonus through March 21, 2026 Reason to even mention this is curiosity about whether Wyndham   is at all compelling anymore with the demise of Vacasa? Wyndham has hotels! (did you know?) And plenty of vacation rentals 15k - 30k per night, can make sense.  Again, speculatively doesn't likely make sense.  21:04 BofA Preferred Rewards Press Release / Direct Link $1M is the new $100k: Now need $1M for 75% uplift on credit card earning Preferred: $30k - $100k 25% uplift on qualifying credit card rewards Preferred Plus: $100k - $1M 50% uplift (was 75%) Premier: $1M+ 75% uplift (was also 75%) Subscription credit for debit charges: $8/mo for Preferred Plus, $15/mo for Premier Expanded Access to Lifestyle Benefits Preferred Honors tier: Automotive savings on brands like BMW, Lexus, Audi, Volvo; access to arts and entertainments moments, including major league sports, concerts, Broadway shows, and opera; and premium travel experiences with partners including Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Virgin Hotels, and Sixt. Premier tier: Tier-exclusive luxury offers with Backroads, The Eden Residence Club, Mercedes, Sollis Health, and Blacklane, as well as curated private events, such as the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival, Lamborghini, and CULTURED magazine. Starts May 2026, but uplift may stick around for existing customers: “Some benefits, like the credit card rewards bonus and no-fee safe deposit boxes, may be subject to change. If this applies to you, you'll keep your Preferred Rewards benefits for at least 6 months (after May 2026) 26:25 BOS-HNL Non-Stop Returns Direct Link On Delta, in “Winter” Also MSP-OGG Better to have an option than not! I'm hopeful they'll have good uptake and expand this to more of the year. I think there's demand for one non-stop BOS-Hawaii year-round (not two). If that's Delta rather than Hawaiian, so be it? Robert: “Thanks for joining us for this week. For a more in-depth discussion about points miles visit us at patreon.com/milenomics. There you'll get a special link to listen to additional content, right in your mobile podcast app or on your computer, where we speak more freely about topics like these. Sam: “As always you can catch us on social media. I'm @milenomics and Robert is @robertdwyer. Until then we'll see you on the site.”

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What if there really was a gateway to Hell hiding in the forests of Europe? Welcome to Houska Castle, one of the creepiest and most mysterious fortresses in the world. Built in the Czech Republic during the 13th century, this castle is shrouded in chilling lore, paranormal legends, and true crime-style horror stories that have fascinated believers and skeptics alike for centuries. In this video, we're diving headfirst into the dark history of Houska Castle, unraveling why so many believe it was constructed to seal off a bottomless pit crawling with demons. You'll hear about prisoners lowered into the hole who emerged broken and insane, occult rituals tied to the site, and the eerie lack of defensive purpose in its design. Was this castle really built to keep invaders out—or to keep something far more sinister locked inside? Expect a full mix of creepy storytelling, speculative discussion, and science-driven breakdowns. We'll connect the castle's haunting legends to horror films, paranormal psychology, and the cultural obsession with Hell gates, haunted castles, and cursed places. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RoanokeTalesPatreon Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales! Wendigo illustration made by Tania Sanchez-Fortun. Here are the links! Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tania_sanchezfortun_art/ Cara ; https://cara.app/tsanchezfortun Artstation : https://www.artstation.com/taniasanchezfortun Go and check out his work! Here's what you'll discover: The spine-chilling lore and myths surrounding Houska Castle's "gateway to Hell." Disturbing medieval accounts of prisoners used as test subjects in the pit. How the castle connects to demonic legends, occult rituals, and paranormal investigations. Why horror movies, animation, and creepypasta keep returning to this exact type of imagery. The scientific perspective: geology, psychology, and cultural storytelling behind the myths. Speculative theories tying it all together—blending history, fear, and modern curiosity. If you're into creepy stories, true crime psychology, horror movies, and animated explorations of dark legends, this deep dive is for you. We'll break down how folklore becomes horror, why certain places become mythologized as gateways to the underworld, and what that reveals about human fear itself. By the end, you'll see why Houska Castle is still called one of the most haunted and terrifying locations on Earth—and why its legend as a gateway to Hell continues to capture imaginations across history, film, and science. Step inside… if you dare. #HauntedCastle #GatewayToHell #ParanormalMysteries

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ART BOOK CLUB is a segment where a guest suggests a book which was not written with visual arts in mind and yet is a source of inspiration, guidance and / or creativity for their work. Hosted by Joana P. R. Neves, this episode welcomes visual artist Laisul Hoque.How can a work of fiction influence the work of an artist? Can a visual arts practice be illuminated by storytelling? How can art practices she light on the value and limitations of archives and photographic documentation of the past?To what extent do images convey the truth? Is visual arts the territory where we reckon with our ties with the past, and our emotional needs? Laisul chose: Babu Bangladesh!, written by Numair Atif Choudhury.To know more about our guests → ⁠SIGN UP TO THE EXHIBITIONISTAS FILES.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://joanaprneves.substack.com/s/exhibitionistas⁠+ you can become a member and support us.What you get from this episode: Curating revelations, unexpected curating methods, lessons in community, art philosophies, ethical art questions.→ DONATE (give it some time for the donorbox window to charge):⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exhibitionistaspodcast.com/support-us⁠If you appreciate Exhibitionistas but can only go for a small donation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/exhibitionista⁠For behind the scenes clips, links to the artists and guests we cover, and visuals of the exhibitions we discuss follow us on Instagram: @exhibitionistas_podcast0:00 Intro04:19 Choosing an artistic career11:13 Autobiography in visual arts18:26 Book: Babu Bangladesh! By NUmair Atif Choudhury20:14 How a book intersects with personal life22:15 The personal, the politics, the art, the book28:20 What is Babu Bangladesh! about?35:14 Family photo archive and visual arts39:26 Break and call for action41:43 Speculative fiction as device for truth telling45:58 Why is Babu Bangladesh! In English?48:32 Taking ownership of the historical archive?56:18 StorytellingThe Ground Beneath Me: An artistic exploration of care01:03:34 Displaced spaces of art01:10:16 Does art provide answers?01:21:14 Outro #visualarts #visualartist #bangladeshiartist #bangladeshart #arteducation #artbookclub #bookclub #bangladeshfiction #numairatifchoudhury #joanaprneves #exhibitionistas #exhibitionistaspodcast #arttalk #art #visualartsepisode #visualartspodcast #contemporaryart #talkart #youngartist #bowarts #nunnerygallery #londonexhibitions #londongallery #londonmuseum #bestlondonart

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In the second episode of this two-part conversation for CAA Conversations, multidisciplinary artists Lineadeluz (Darleen Martinez) and Edgar Fabián Frías shift from institutional critique to speculative possibility, examining how digital practices can reimagine pedagogy, knowledge production, and cultural stewardship. Drawing from examples in augmented reality, AI art, queer archives, and self-instituted platforms such as Lineadeluz's Selfie Institute for Selfie Studies (SISS) and Frías's MOMMM (Museum of Multidimensional Mutant Maps), they consider how institutions can be performed, hacked, and collectively reauthored through care-based and community-driven frameworks.  The discussion explores digital pedagogy as a slippery and relational technology that resists fixed hierarchies of legitimacy and authority, particularly within systems that continue to marginalize experimental, interdisciplinary, and Indigenous knowledge practices. Martinez and Frías reflect on speculative infrastructures as tools for redistribution, proposing models of institutional governance rooted in futurity, embodiment, and collective imagination. Together they position the institution not as a static structure, but as an evolving performance, one shaped by queer worldmaking, technological magic, and the ongoing labor of reenvisioning how knowledge is created, shared, and sustained.

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In the first of this two-part conversation for CAA Conversations, multidisciplinary artists Lindeadeluz, aka Darleen Martinez, and Edgar Fabián Frías examine the intersections of pedagogy, performance, and institutional power. Drawing from their experiences as educators, artists, and cultural workers, they reflect on how institutions shape bodies, knowledge production, and lived experience; often through mechanisms of trauma, exclusion, and legitimacy. The discussion considers the performative dimensions of teaching and scholarship, particularly within digital and interdisciplinary practices that remain marginalized in traditional academic and museum contexts. Martinez and Frías explore questions of accessibility, representation, and cultural stewardship, emphasizing that inclusion alone is insufficient without structural transformation. Through examples of performative and speculative art practices, they highlight strategies for reclaiming space, redistributing authority, and imagining institutions as evolving sites of possibility. Together, they propose speculative frameworks that challenge inherited hierarchies while opening pathways for more accountable, embodied, and future-oriented forms of learning and engagement.

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On this episode of Player Driven, Lewis and Greg are joined by Joost Vervoort, Associate Professor at Utrecht University (in the Netherlands) and Science/Impact Director at Speculative Agency. We dive into the "imagination factory" of the games industry and explore how video games can move beyond simple escapism to become tools for systemic societal change and climate activism.

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Concurrent news: Bruce Springsteen’s Streets of Minneapolis : https://x.com/mariashriver/status/2016618469740204114?s=61 https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/bruce-springsteens-streets-minneapolis-anti-ice-protest-song-hits-no-1-rcna256711 Working definitions: With a framework of Retrospective, Contemporary, and Speculative, we can identify examples of works that portray fascism. Retrospective is science fiction that looks back at past fascist events, generally WW2. Contemporary is science fiction that was written to look at what’s happening in […]

In this episode of The Wrap, Chris Whalen discusses the structural conflict between President Trump and incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh: Trump wants home prices to stay high, while Warsh wants to shrink the Fed's balance sheet — and "someone's going to be disappointed." Chris warns that resuming quantitative tightening could repeat the 2018 repo crisis, especially concerning given Morgan Stanley paid 45% for repo funding in Q4 2025. He breaks down the Penny Mac disaster, where Bill Pulte's $200 billion MBS buyback plan caused the stock to crash from $150 to $90 in a day, explaining why "when politicians play with markets, bad things happen." On housing, Chris argues there's no easy policy fix for affordability — prices simply need to fall 10-20% to normalize. He declares last year's speculation wave over, noting "we just ran out of runway," and advises investors to shift toward defensive positioning and stocks with cash flows. Chris remains bullish on gold and silver long-term despite recent pullbacks, urging viewers to buy the dips.Links:    The Institutional Risk Analyst: https://www.theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com/  Inflated book (2nd edition): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/inflated-r-christopher-whalen/1146303673Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/rcwhalen    Website: https://www.rcwhalen.com/   Timestamps:0:00 Welcome 1:13 Last year was a year of aspiration — reality is setting in 2:30 Gold and silver pullback — Chris is buying the dips 4:19 Speculative money rotating from crypto to metals (Hyperliquid) 5:00 Still bullish on gold and silver long-term 7:11 Kevin Warsh and the yield curve problem 8:20 Politicians can't control long-term rates — but they keep trying 9:43 Can Warsh shrink the balance sheet without breaking something?11:46 Trump vs. Warsh: Someone's going to be disappointed 13:23 Significant number of realtors didn't do deals last year 14:38 Housing consolidation and overcapacity 15:26 Is housing a leading or lagging indicator? 17:04 The only fix: Home prices need to fall 10-20% 19:36 The Penny Mac bombshell explained 21:40 "Our leaders are not serious people" 22:53 What would smart housing policy actually look like? 24:35 Theme for 2026: Risk off and defensive positioning 25:00 Preserving capital over speculation 26:21 "We just ran out of runway" — the end of the speculation wave  28:11 Viewer mail: Congress stuck between a rock and a hard place29:12 The two bad choices: Hyperinflation or less growth 31:14 Americans hate paying taxes — and seeing money wasted 32:20 Closing thoughts

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3ZQiqYm In this episode of the 'Thoughts So Money' podcast, host Trevor Cummings, joined by Blaine Carver and Brett Bonecutter, discusses the perils of fad investing, drawing comparisons with the long-term success of a grounded investment philosophy. The conversation explores various speculative trends, including cryptocurrency and gold, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context and adhering to investment principles rooted in consistent cash flow and dividend growth. The team shares personal anecdotes and insights on why relying on speculative investments can be detrimental, while having a robust and historically proven strategy is key to financial success. 00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome 00:25 Fad Investing Explained 03:27 The Comfort of a Consistent Investment Philosophy 06:40 The Psychology of Investing 08:53 Artificial Intelligence and Investment 19:19 Gold as an Investment 23:12 Understanding Gold's Value 23:40 Speculation and Investment Philosophy 24:20 Cryptocurrency and Digital Gold 25:30 Speculative vs. Cash Flow Investments 29:02 Real Estate Investment Examples 31:11 The Risks of Speculative Investments 38:11 Investment Philosophy and Consistency 49:24 Concluding Thoughts and Advice Links mentioned in this episode: http://thoughtsonmoney.com http://thebahnsengroup.com

Concurrent news: Bruce Springsteen’s Streets of Minneapolis : https://x.com/mariashriver/status/2016618469740204114?s=61 https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/bruce-springsteens-streets-minneapolis-anti-ice-protest-song-hits-no-1-rcna256711 Working definitions: With a framework of Retrospective, Contemporary, and Speculative, we can identify examples of works that portray fascism. Retrospective is science fiction that looks back at past fascist events, generally WW2. Contemporary is science fiction that was written to look at what’s happening in […]

Andrew Wang covers the big picture on markets and crypto. Bitcoin fell below $70K and is down nearly 30% from its all-time highs; Andrew argues Kevin Warsh as the Fed nominee, Michael Burry warning of a “death spiral,” and Scott Bessent saying the U.S. wouldn't support the cryptocurrency are all pushing it lower. “Speculative excess is being wrung out of the system…number go up isn't necessarily a strategy.” Andrew likes pharma despite a bumpy earnings season and pushes for portfolio diversity.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe 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