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Onyx were trailblazers in various ways. From their grimey style to the bald heads, Onyx had an iconic aesthetic from the outset, a classic album out the gate and bangers everywhere you look.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:10)Ben:J. Cole - The Fall OffRZA - Bobby Digital Presents: Juice CrewKenny Mason - Pup Pack 3rd ShiftJoji - Piss in the WindHunxho - Not One Of Them Beck - Everybodys gotta learn sometimeCharlie:RZA - Bobby Digital Presents: Juice CrewCharlotte Day Wilson - PatchworkJordan Ward - BACKWARDJoel Ross - Gospel MusicSasha Keable - ACT IIJ. Cole - The Fall OffTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (15:17)Bacdafucup - (21:03)All We Got Iz Us - (27:37)Shut 'Em Down - (31:28)Bacdafucup: Part II - (35:30)Triggernometry - (38:24)Wakedafucup - (42:53)Black Rock - (45:30)Snowmads - (49:41)Onyx 4 Life - (52:39)1993 - (55:50)Onyx Versus Everybody - (58:05)Blood On Da X - (58:39)World Take Over - (1:00:03)Lower East Side - (1:03:45)Lighter Note - (1:07:23)Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence
In this powerful conversation, Loral speaks with Debbie Posnien, Executive Director at Suicide Prevention Network in Nevada, about the growing mental health crisis and the importance of recognizing suicide warning signs.They discuss the difference between impulsive teen suicides and the more planned nature of adult suicides, especially among men over 60. Debbie explains the most common suicide warning signs, including isolation, changes in sleep patterns, giving possessions away, reckless behavior, and statements like “You'd be better off without me.”You'll also learn how to ask directly if someone is thinking about suicide, why saying the words matters, and how recognizing suicide warning signs early can save lives.This episode isn't just about awareness, it's about action. Action you can take by supporting their 12th Annual "Gotta Dance" fundraiser to help raise money for suicide prevention and support.Donate here: https://askloral.com/donateLoral's Takeaways:Debbie's Introduction and the Beginning of Suicide Prevention Network (00:04)The First Fundraiser: "Gotta Dance" (01:49)Impact and Community Connection of "Gotta Dance" (03:35)Statistics and Broader Impact of Suicide (06:02)Funding and Services Provided by Suicide Prevention Network (08:50)Challenges and Future Goals (16:46)Identifying and Supporting Individuals at Risk (17:05)Community Involvement and Broader Impact (19:42)Meet Loral Langemeier:Loral Langemeier is a money expert, sought-after speaker, entrepreneurial thought leader, and best-selling author of five books.Her goal: to change the conversations people have about money worldwide and empower people to become millionaires.The CEO and Founder of Live Out Loud, Inc. – a multinational organization — Loral relentlessly and candidly shares her best advice without hesitation or apology. What sets her apart from other wealth experts is her innate ability to recognize and acknowledge the skills & talents of people, inspiring them to generate wealth.She has created, nurtured, and perfected a 3-5 year strategy to make millions for the “Average Jill and Joe.” To date, she and her team have served thousands of individuals worldwide and created hundreds of millionaires through wealth-building education keynotes, workshops, products, events, programs, and coaching services.Loral is truly dedicated to helping men and women, from all walks of life, to become millionaires AND be able to enjoy time with their families.She is living proof that anyone can have the life of their dreams through hard work, persistence, and getting things done in the face of opposition. As a single mother of two children, she is redefining the possibility for women to have it all and raise their children in an entrepreneurial and financially literate environment. Links and Resources:Ask Loral App: https://apple.co/3eIgGcXLoral on Facebook:...
Hey DITD listeners! Charlie here with another WG interview that I thought you'd enjoy. I talk to producer Kiyan Foroughi as he embarks on the release of his debut concept album "inner light. OUTER SPACE" which drops 27th February. In the meantime, here is my WG interview with him.Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Intro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Break The Beat" By BasstiChillHop MusicHHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence
A true calling always finds its way to you. Valencia Caldwell is living proof.Her father was an air-traffic controller who always encouraged his children to follow their dreams. After his death, a special flight helped lead Caldwell back to her first love — one that wouldn't be easy to reconnect with.The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics estimates there are 213,000 aircraft pilots and engineers in the country. Just 4% are African American, and organizations like Sisters of The Skies estimate there are fewer than 200 Black women professional pilots in the United States.Undaunted, Caldwell has been accepted to the United Aviate Academy, an intensive flight school through United Airlines. On this episode, podcast host Kim Shine talks with her about the often-turbulent path she's followed back to flying and how she turned to her community to help support her dream.#####Host: Kim ShineYou can contribute to Caldwell's GoFundMe here.Uniquely Milwaukee is made possible by the generous support of our members.
Sons Of Liberty Radio with Bradlee Dean Bradlee Dean's "MY WAR" - Part 3 The War for a Generation: Exposing Cultural Deception and Restoring Foundational Values Bradlee Dean: MY WAR (Part 3) A critical analysis of institutional shifts in education, law, and cultural morality. Editorial Abstract Core Arguments & Critique The D.A.R.E. Paradox Argues that drug prevention programs often act as "instruction manuals," increasing curiosity and usage (citing a 30% national increase and University of Michigan studies). Institutional Failures Education: Shift from truth-based teaching to "stranger-led" indoctrination. Judiciary: The loss of "Maximum John Wood" style enforcement leads to emboldened crime. Media: Photoshop culture creates unattainable standards; celebrity hypocrisy in moral advocacy. "The philosophy of the classroom in one generation will become the philosophy of government in the next."— Abraham Lincoln (quoted) Generational & Moral Contrast "OLDEN DAYS"MODERN ERA Ten CommandmentsMoral Relativism Family ResponsibilityDaycare / Group Therapy Common Sense Law"Safe Sex" Indoctrination The Tale of Two Legacies Jonathan Edwards13 College Presidents, 30 Judges, 100 Lawyers. Cost to state: $0. Max Jukes310 Paupers, 150 Criminals, 7 Murderers. Cost: $1.25M (1700s). Constitutional Stance Claims "Separation of Church and State" is a distortion of Jefferson's letter. Argues the First Amendment was built to protect religious practice in government, not remove it. #EducationReform #ConstitutionalOriginalism #AntiDrug #MediaLiteracy Reading Time: ~12 min | Target: Parents & Educators Introduction This document summarizes the third part of Bradlee Dean's "My War" series, exploring the stark contrast between traditional American values and modern societal shifts. Dean critiques contemporary drug prevention programs, the "fraudulent" origins of the sexual revolution, and the role of media hypocrisy in shaping the youth. Detailed Summary 1. The Generational Shift and the Loss of "Common Sense" The narrative begins by contrasting the upbringing of older generations with the current "lost" state of modern youth. Historically, American life was governed by the Ten Commandments, parental presence, and a clear distinction between right and wrong. In the past, social issues like drug abuse and broken families were outliers rather than the norm. Today, however, children are often raised by strangers in a school system that Dean argues prioritizes indoctrination over truth, leaving fatherless and insecure youth as perfect targets for misinformation. The Generational Contrast Feature Traditional Era Modern Era Family Mother & Father present Daycare & broken homes Values Ten Commandments Relative morality Discipline Fear of consequence Provocation & rebellion Language "No" means no "No" invites defiance 2. The D.A.R.E. Paradox and Institutional Failure A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the perceived failure of the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. Dean argues that by providing detailed information on drug names, appearances, and methods of use, these programs inadvertently arouse curiosity rather than deterring use. Statistics cited suggest that drug use has actually increased in areas where such programs are prevalent, with some studies showing eighth graders tripled their drug use after participation. Despite these findings, many school administrations continue to support these programs while actively suppressing alternative viewpoints that emphasize legal consequences and moral responsibility. 3. Foundational Principles and the "Separation" Myth Dean challenges the modern interpretation of the "separation of church and state," asserting that the phrase appears nowhere in the Constitution or Bill of Rights. Instead, he cites Thomas Jefferson's original intent: to prevent the government from interfering with religious practice, not to remove Christian principles from government. Historically, the Bible and hymnals were primary texts in public schools, and prayer was standard until the mid-20th century. Dean argues that "Justice is the guardian of Liberty," and without the enforcement of God-given moral laws, society descends into lawlessness. A Tale of Two Legacies Comparing the descendants of two men from the 1700s to illustrate the power of moral foundations. Max Jukes (Godless) 310 Paupers 150 Criminals 7 Murderers Cost state $1.25M Jonathan Edwards (Godly) 13 College Presidents 30 Judges 1 Vice President Cost state $0 4. The Kinsey Deception and Media Hypocrisy The document exposes the work of Alfred Kinsey, the "father of the sexual revolution," claiming his research was based on flawed sampling of sex offenders and pedophiles rather than the general public. This "junk science" is blamed for the shift in legal and educational standards regarding human sexuality. Furthermore, Dean highlights the hypocrisy of media icons and industries—such as tobacco executives who do not smoke their own products and celebrities who promote promiscuity while shielding their own children from the same content. He concludes by urging young people to look past the "Photoshop lies" of the media and find beauty in the heart and truth in the law. Key Data D.A.R.E. Impact: National drug use reportedly increased by 30% following the program's introduction. University of Michigan Study: Eighth graders in the D.A.R.E. program allegedly tripled their drug use. Historical Prices: Gas was 11 cents a gallon, and a Chevy Coupe cost $600 during the "nickel" era. Sexual Health: One in four teenage girls currently has a sexual disease; one in six Americans has genital herpes. Kinsey Statistics: While Kinsey claimed 10% of the population was homosexual, the document asserts the true figure is closer to 2-3%. To-Do / Next Steps Read the Constitution: Students are encouraged to read the founding documents to understand their true rights and the history of the nation. Expose Ineffective Programs: Citizens should investigate and expose school programs like D.A.R.E. or MITA that may be counterproductive. Reject Media Standards: Young girls should stop trying to achieve "Photoshop" beauty standards and focus on internal character. Hold Officials Accountable: Communities must demand that school principals and government officials uphold the law rather than patronizing students. Conclusion The core message of the document is a call to action for Americans to "take back their schools" and return to a foundation of Judeo-Christian morality and constitutional law. By exposing the "fruitless deeds of darkness"—from fraudulent science to media manipulation—Dean seeks to empower the next generation to choose a path of justice and liberty over lawlessness and destruction.
In this episode, Julia speaks with Maria in the final conversation of the Trust series — turning attention to what happens to trust in a crisis, when plans fall away and decisions must be made quickly.Maria reflects on trust not as something that can be trained or demanded, but as something that is created over time through communication, shared values, and relationships. A crisis, she explains, does not create trust — it reveals it. In moments of pressure, leaders rely instinctively on the systems, cultures, and people they have already built.The conversation explores the nightmare scenario of crisis leadership: being trapped in a system you do not trust, surrounded by people you do not trust, guided by values you do not trust. Without psychological safety, transparency, and shared responsibility, stress rises, communication collapses, and people look for exits rather than solutions.Maria and Julia discuss what sustains trust under pressure: presence, consistency, honesty, and the courage to listen. They talk about trust as a two-way practice — trusting others to speak up, and being trustworthy enough to genuinely hear what is said, especially when it is uncomfortable.This episode is a reminder that trust is the greatest asset in a crisis — and that it can only be drawn on if it has been built, carefully and deliberately, long before the crisis begins.About the Guest: Maria is a Master Certified Coach (MCC), accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF) with more than 4,000 coaching hours. She brings over 25 years of corporate and consulting experience, having held senior regional and global leadership roles in international organizations. Her career includes positions such as ManagingPartner at ecap;Group Head of Organizational, Learning & TalentDevelopment at J&P; Global HR Director at Vision; andEEMEA Training & Development Manager at Nielsen.She has also led Talent Acquisition for NCR across the MEA region and served as an Executive Leadership Trainer and Mentor at PwC.Maria holds a Bachelor's degree in Statistics and Insurance Studies from the University of Piraeus, a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from MIM, and a Master's degree in Human Resource Management from Middlesex University.
Statistics show that the number of people having sex on a regular basis is dwindling. Chad wants to know how we get those number back up and convince people to once again get busy between the sheets.
Travis Averill of the National Agricultural Statistics Service provides updates on inventories of sheep and goats.
In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers the recent video call held between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin to strengthen Beijing-Moscow ties and examines the current state of bilateral relations. Next, Miles provides analysis of China's evolving clean energy sector and the importance of the EV market and other clean technologies to China's GDP growth and economic trajectory. Finally, Miles reviews China's increasing domestic economic struggles, as efforts to address rising youth unemployment and the lingering affordability crisis continue to fall short, and what this might mean for the Chinese economy in 2026.China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future.
Bobby and Alex discuss how MLBPA's expansion into AI caricatures of baseball players could cure the male loneliness epidemic and lead us to finally determine whether climate change is real. Then, they react to Tarik Skubal winning the largest arbitration case in MLB history, before discussing the latest update in the Emmanuel Clase pitch-spiking scandal. Finally, they get to do their favorite thing: make fun of new STADIUM RENDERINGS!Links:The latest in the Emmanuel Clase sagaJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Masked federal immigration agents are conducting unconstitutional raids across American cities, stopping citizens based solely on skin color and accent. ICE and Border Patrol officers hide their identities while detaining Americans without jurisdiction, violating Fourth Amendment protections and due process rights. Statistics reveal immigration agents face less danger than average civilians, yet they operate with masks and anonymity while regular police officers wear visible badges and name tags.Border Patrol and ICE have arrested nearly 5,000 of their own agents for crimes since 2005, with corruption rates exceeding those of undocumented immigrants. These masked federal agents have killed at least 40 people since last year, including Americans like Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Twin Cities residents, particularly Somali and Hispanic families with legal status, are hiding from immigration raids while thousands of students have stopped attending school.Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court decision gutted constitutional protections, enabling racial profiling by federal agents across the country. Immigration agents dragged an American woman from her car in Salem, Oregon, demanding papers despite having zero jurisdiction over US citizens. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirmed that ICE targets families based on ethnicity, not actual immigration status.Anonymity plus immunity equals impunity. When federal agents hide their faces while wielding deadly force, accountability disappears. Law enforcement officers should be identifiable public servants, not masked enforcers terrorizing communities. Constitutional rights mean nothing when anonymous agents operate without oversight or consequences. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB
Have you or someone you know had a hard time coping with the effects of having an abortion? Statistics say that one in four women has had an abortion. Many women are suffering in silence from the unexpected effects of that difficult decision, even years later. You may not have found yourself inthat position, but we all have people in our lives who have. We need to know how we can best come alongside the hurting women out there to bring the unconditional love of Jesus to them. God is not angry and waiting to punish those who have had abortions. He is a loving Father who wants to heal all themessy parts of their stories. Listen in today as Tiffany Jo Baker speaks with Brittany Poppe about how it is possible to heal after an abortion. Brittany is a Christian abortion recovery coach, as well as a pro-life speaker and advocate. She will give insight into her own journey to healing post abortion. Listen in for:Why women might run from dealing with the effects of an abortionWhen it might be necessary to seek helpHow God is willing and able to forgive and restore women after an abortion Favorite Quotes:"All of us can do something we would never do in the spirit of fear." - Brittany Poppe"God was patient with me, but also persistent, and He never gave up." - Brittany Poppe"God is NOT sitting up there thinking, 'How can I punish and discipline my children?'" - Tiffany Jo Baker Favorite Scripture:"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." - 1 John 1:9 To learn more about Brittany Poppe, please visit https://brittanypoppe.com. You will find resources, information on her podcast, as well as her speaking/coaching opportunities. *Want timely words, resources, and episodes delivered rightto your inbox to help you fuel and fulfill your faith journey? Simply subscribe today to never miss an episode at https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/subscribe(don't worry, you won't get spam or excessive emails) *If you're looking for perfectly polished people or podcast,this isn't for you. We're real people, with real good information, and a really great God. Don't miss the next episode of The Tiffany Jo Baker Podcast aswe continue to help you GET FREE, LIVE FULL & THANK GOD! You can watch on YouTube and https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/tiffany-jo-baker-podcast orlisten in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player. Ratings and reviews are like high-fives and “go-girl's” on podcasts! Helping you refresh and refocus so you can do all the thingsyou are called and created to do, my 31 Day Devotional “Soul-Care for Go-Getters” is available on Amazon and my website shop here. ( https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/go-getters-devo) As a 3x Surrogate, Speaker, Soul-Care and Success Coach andHoly Spirit-led Strategist, I uplift the soul and success of women like you who are walking out your WHY, so you can birth your God-given dreams at home, online, and in the real world. Find me, @TiffanyJoBaker, on Instagram, Facebookand https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com. I would love to connect with you there!
Chip Scoggins leads off the show with Super Bowl talk before Chad comments on new statistics about the percentage of people ICE is arresting that have a prior criminal record. Plus, how do you feel when seeing protestors blocking streets in Minneapolis?
In just five years, BROCKHAMPTON became a Hip-Hop comet, shooting by with seven albums and it could've been more! With those works, they went from free-wheeling Mixtape-sounding albums to more mature works lyrically and sonically. Its obvious that they couldn't have existed in previous eras but could it be done ever again?TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:06)Ben:Don Toliver - OctaneLord Jah Monte Ogbon - As of NowLooking at Birds - Living RoomBy Storm x Injury Reserve - My Ghosts go GhostJordan Ward - BACKWARDWale the Sage - Hug Me As If We Were To Die TomorrowNafe Smallz - It's Not You It's MeThe Game x DJ Drama - Gangsta Grillz EMNTZu - Ferrum SidereumSkrillex - KoraLabrinth - COSMIC OPERA ACT ICharlie:Terrace Martin - PASSIONPJ - Why Do Feelings Matter AnywayLabrinth - COSMIC OPERA ACT ITeeZandos - STILL ODDNija - What I Didn't SayXV & MIKE SUMMERS - The Kid With The Green BackpackTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (15:00)Saturation - (20:26)Saturation II - (26:45)Saturation III - (36:18)Iridescence - (46:00)Ginger - (53:54)Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine - (1:00:26)The Family - (1:05:41)TM - (1:09:48)Lighter Note - (1:18:34)Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence
I just turned 40 last month. And I don't know what shifts inside at midlife, but something changes when you hit this milestone. You start asking different questions: "Is this it?" "Is this who I really am?" "Is this all there is for me?" And if you've been battling an eating disorder for decades—maybe 10 years, maybe 20, maybe 30—you're asking an even harder question: "Who am I without this?" It's Eating Disorder Awareness Month. And this year, I want to talk about something we don't talk about enough—eating disorders in midlife. Did you know that eating disorder hospitalizations for women aged 45-65 have increased by 42% in the last decade? And yet, we still act like eating disorders are just a "young woman's problem." But if you're a woman in your late 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond, and you're still struggling, I see you. This is NOT just a young woman's issue. And this episode? This one's for you. Because here's the truth: Midlife is an identity crisis. And breaking up with your eating disorder? That's an identity crisis too. And when those two collide, it can feel overwhelming. But what if this collision isn't a crisis at all? What if it's a crossroads? What if midlife is the PERFECT time to finally break free? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why midlife identity crisis and ED identity crisis are shockingly similar The statistics: 42% increase in ED hospitalizations for women 45-65, 13% of women over 50 engage in disordered eating Why more women are reaching out for support in midlife (and why that's powerful) The 5 reasons why NOW is the perfect season to go all in on recovery Why menopause/perimenopause can actually SUPPORT your recovery, not hinder it How to answer "I've had this for 30 years—how can I possibly recover now?" Real client stories: Women who recovered at 47, 52, and 61 What life AFTER ED in midlife actually looks like The reframe: This isn't a crisis, it's a crossroads Why the second half of your life is waiting for you to reclaim it KEY QUOTES
On today's Call Sheet podcast, Coach Smith dives in on explosive plays. What are they, how do you create and prevent them, and why has explosive play margin become the most important statistic in football? This podcast is a proud part of the Fans First Sports Network. Check out our exclusive 20% off deals with Hyper Natural, Big Fork Brands, and Strong Coffee Company HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hello, all you and the Relentless Health Tribe trying to figure out how to do right by patients and the folks footing the bill. Welcome to it. This is episode 499, one episode before episode 500. So, come back next week for that one. For a full transcript of this episode, click here. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless Tribe. All right, so today, let's talk about the inches that are all around us. Let's find some. Musculoskeletal spend, otherwise known as MSK spend, for any given plan sponsor adds up to the tune of something like 20% or 30% of total plan spending, depending on the member demographic. MSK rolls in at $16 PMPM, I just saw, according to a report Keith Passwater sent me a couple of weeks ago. It's the third most costly spend apparently overall. And it's easy to see why, right? On any given day, odds are good any given plan member is gonna do something that, in hindsight, was fairly obviously a bad idea and wind up getting hurt in some low-acuity way. For example, I remember that one time I twisted my ankle on a curb getting outta my car. Given the right space, enough time, and concentration, I can do the worst parking job you've ever seen in your life and manage to twist my ankle in the process. But I digress. Here's the point. MSK spend adds up really fast. Add to that something like 50% of spine surgeries are said to be unnecessary. The same thing goes true from injuries like twisted ankles, for example, that would have healed themselves without an ER visit, without any intervention aside from ice, rest, and elevate. Because it turns out that something like 80% of those twisted-ankle, banged-up-the-back types of MSK injuries are actually low acuity, and a huge percentage of those will heal by themselves. On that point, let me bring in some context here, some late-breaking news. I was reading Dana Prommel's newsletter. She wrote, and I'm reading this, she wrote, "The 2026 National Healthcare Expenditure data reports are out, and it is another sobering reflection of our current system. Personal healthcare spending has surged by over 8%, and our healthcare spend as a share of the GDP has followed that same aggressive trajectory." Then Dana writes, "The most troubling takeaway from the 2026 report is the lack of a 'health dividend.' Despite [this] 8% increase in spending, we aren't seeing a corresponding 8% increase in longevity, wellness, or chronic disease management. People aren't getting significantly healthier; they are just getting more 'care.' And that 'care' isn't always good care, or the right care, or care by the right type of clinician, at the right time, in the right setting." Is that not the perfect segue or what? Because this is what we're talking about on the show today in regard to, again, MSK care—care that can wind up costing millions of dollars across plan members, and it might be unnecessary because, again, the twisted ankle or the pain in the lower back would have healed itself without any care, without an ER visit. But if an ER visit was had, that patient probably is gonna wind up with a bunch of imaging. Probably is gonna wind up with a referral to a surgeon. And now there's a surgery scheduled, and the patient has been off work for however long all that took. There's a lot of direct and indirect costs that may or may not add up to any given health dividend or health span or whatever you wanna call it—better quality of life. Why does all this happen? How does it happen? One reason is what Dr. Jay Kimmel calls the white space of MSK care. This is where a patient does a truly breathtaking job parking the car, twists her ankle, starts to swell up, and now a decision has to be made: Go to the ER. Go to urgent care. Go home. Or what if it's a parent making this choice for a kid? In the olden days, maybe that patient would've called up his or her longtime family doctor and asked what to do, and maybe if that longtime family doctor didn't know, he or she would have called up the local ortho and gotten their opinion. Or maybe the two were sitting together in the doctor's lounge at the time, or maybe they rounded together in the hospital and, and, and … There used to be lots of opportunities for spontaneous questions and answers and curbside consults. But not today most of the time, really, unless you're a patient with a doctor in the family. But even for a PCP, who wants an ortho consult? Amy Scanlan, MD, and I discussed this quite a bit in an earlier episode (EP402). There's no doctor lounges anymore. There's no coffee klatch down in radiology either. There's just a lot of cultural shifts, in other words. But all of this, everything I have said thus far, all adds up to one big takeaway: These excess costs that don't have commensurate improved clinical outcomes, they happen because patients are on their own to triage themselves. They look at their black-and-blue whatever, or they're standing there listening to their kid cry and they are deciding what to do. And the thing is, if they choose the ER—because, again, they don't have a doctor, anybody they can just call with the right kind of clinical background—once they head into that ER and sit there for six hours and demand an MRI because now it has to be worth their time because they sat there for six hours; but now there's a false positive and the ER docs are being conservative because of malpractice or whatever and they refer them to some sort of surgeon … Look, everybody's doing their best with the information that they have at the time, but you can see how easy it is for a person to avoidably wind up costing a lot of money for a musculoskeletal injury that would have healed by itself. So, yeah, let's talk about how we can get patients some help in that so-called white space. How can we get them, triage before the triage, as I managed to say more than once in the conversation that follows? Let's get them on a good trajectory to start. Today, my guest is Dr. Jay Kimmel. Dr. Kimmel is an orthopedic surgeon, and he's been in practice in Connecticut for over 35 years. He and Steve Schutzer, MD, co-founded Upswing Health. I talked with Dr. Steve Schutzer about Centers of Excellence in an earlier episode (EP294). Upswing Health provides members with the opportunity to talk with an athletic trainer within 15 minutes and an orthopedic specialist within 24 hours. So, instead of having a panic attack of indecision and ultimately winding up in the ER, getting coughed on in the waiting room, members have somebody helping them in this white space so they can get triaged before the triage. I need to thank Upswing Health. I am so appreciative they donated some financial support to cover the costs of this episode. This podcast is sponsored by Aventria Health Group with an assist from Upswing Health. Also mentioned in this episode are Upswing Health; Keith Passwater; Dana Prommel; Amy Scanlan, MD; Steve Schutzer, MD; Eric Bricker, MD; Al Lewis; Nikki King, DHA; Matt McQuide; Christine Hale, MD, MBA; and Chris Deacon. For a list of healthcare industry acronyms and terms that may be unfamiliar to you, click here. You can learn more at upswinghealth.com and follow Dr. Kimmel on LinkedIn. Jay Kimmel, MD, is the president and co-founder of Upswing Health, the country's first virtual orthopedic clinic. He founded Upswing with Steve Schutzer, MD, to rapidly assess, triage, and manage orthopedic conditions in a cost-effective, high-value manner, helping patients avoid unnecessary imaging, procedures, and delays in care. Dr. Kimmel had a long and distinguished career as a practicing orthopedic surgeon with Advanced Orthopedics New England. He earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his medical degree from the University of Rochester. He completed his orthopedic residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, where he trained with leaders in shoulder surgery, followed by a sports medicine fellowship at Temple University Center for Sports Medicine, where he participated in the care of Division I collegiate athletes. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Kimmel specializes in sports medicine with an emphasis on shoulder and knee injuries and holds a subspecialty certificate in orthopedic sports medicine from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. Dr. Kimmel co-founded the Connecticut Sports Medicine Institute at Saint Francis Hospital, a multidisciplinary center dedicated to providing high-quality care for athletes at all levels, and served as its co-director for many years. He has a strong commitment to education and served for over 20 years as an assistant clinical professor in both family medicine and orthopedics at the University of Connecticut. He has also served as a team physician at the professional, collegiate, and high school levels. 07:49 EP472 with Eric Bricker, MD, on high-cost claimants. 08:01 What is the "white space" in MSK spend? 10:43 Statistics on Connecticut's spending on plan members with low-acuity MSK injuries. 13:30 How back pain also easily transitions from a low-acuity issue to a high-acuity problem. 15:11 How plan sponsors can detect their white space downstream spend. 16:58 EP464 with Al Lewis. 17:02 EP470 with Nikki King, DHA. 18:15 Why where patients start their journey often dictates where they wind up and how costly that medical pathway is. 20:48 Where PCPs fit into this MSK spend issue. 25:26 EP468 with Matt McQuide. 25:34 EP471 with Christine Hale, MD, MBA. 25:39 Why access is key. You can learn more at upswinghealth.com and follow Dr. Kimmel on LinkedIn. Jay Kimmel, MD, of @upswinghealth discusses #MSKspend on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #financialhealth #patientoutcomes #primarycare #digitalhealth #healthcareleadership #healthcaretransformation #healthcareinnovation #musculoskeletal Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! Mark Noel, Gary Campbell (Take Two: EP341), Zack Kanter, Mark Newman, Stacey Richter (INBW45), Stacey Richter (INBW44), Marilyn Bartlett (Encore! EP450), Dr Mick Connors
There's a lot of noise in real estate right now.Headlines about agent counts. Statistics shared without context.Conversations designed to spark fear instead of clarity.In this episode of Life at Ten Tenths, Matt and Garrett break down why most realtors aren't actually your competition—and why believing otherwise can quietly drain your energy, focus, and confidence.This conversation looks at the widely discussed statistics circulating in the industry and reframes them through the lens of how consumers actually behave. Instead of competing with “everyone,” most agents are building businesses in entirely different lanes, serving different people, at different stages of trust.In this episode, we discuss:Why headline statistics often miss the real storyWho agents are truly competing against—and who they're notHow consumers actually choose who to work withWhy comparison pulls agents off their own pathWhere attention and energy create the greatest returnThis episode isn't about ignoring reality. It's about seeing it clearly—and choosing to focus on the work that actually builds a sustainable, referral-based business.
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How are hospitals using AI and HPC to assist them in helping save lives? This week, Technology Now is joined by Keith Perry, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to explore how St Jude uses the latest technologies to help treat and prevent illness and catastrophic disease, giving patients and families more time, and more hope, when it comes to diagnosis.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week, hosts Michael Bird and Sam Jarrell look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations.About Keith:https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-perry-8562347/Sources:Hernigou P. Ambroise Paré III: Paré's contributions to surgical instruments and surgical instruments at the time of Ambroise Paré. Int Orthop. 2013 May;37(5):975-80. doi: 10.1007/s00264-013-1872-y. Epub 2013 Apr 12. PMID: 23580029; PMCID: PMC3631503.https://www.surgicalholdings.co.uk/history-of-surgical-instruments.htmlSmith-Bindman R, Kwan ML, Marlow EC, et al. Trends in Use of Medical Imaging in US Health Care Systems and in Ontario, Canada, 2000-2016. JAMA. 2019;322(9):843–856. doi:10.1001/jama.2019.11456https://caferoentgen.com/2023/10/07/a-tale-of-two-hands-the-story-behind-the-two-famous-radiographs-captured-by-wilhelm-roentgen/https://www.orau.org/health-physics-museum/collection/shoe-fitting-fluoroscope/index.html
Have you noticed that our food pyramid looks a little different? With the FDA's 2026 release of the updated food pyramid and dietary guidelines, Jenn is here to unpack why these changes matter and what they might mean for your health and your plate. In this episode, host and health coach, Jenn Trepeck breaks down the controversial new dietary guidelines released by the FDA in 2026. From the seemingly dramatic increase in protein and dairy intake recommendations to her concerns about food quantity versus quality, what do these changes mean for us on an individual level or for our families? Jenn also discusses the massive implications for millions of Americans that rely on federal nutrition programs such as school lunch programs, SNAP benefits, the WIC program, and military meals. With the slogan “Make America Healthy Again” Jenn breaks down the resources to discern whether these new guidelines are based on evidence-based research or meat and dairy industry influence. Remember, nutrition is nuanced and individualized, there is not a “one-size-fits-all” dietary plan. What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ Why the new dietary guidelines impact millions of Americans through federal nutrition programs, including the school lunch program, SNAP benefits, and the WIC program, and how these changes will affect meal planning for the most vulnerable populations✅ The controversial shift in protein recommendations from 0.8 to 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram, and why this increase raises questions about evidence-based nutrition versus food industry influence✅ The critical difference between public health recommendations and individual health needs, and why understanding this distinction is essential for making informed nutrition education decisions✅ How the removal of the health equity lens and emphasis on red meat consumption without addressing food quality concerns demonstrates the challenge of creating truly comprehensive nutrition standardsThe Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let's dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Federal nutrition programs, why dietary guidelines feed students with varied nutrients from different food groups01:48 New nutrition guidelines and the confusion that comes with the updated food pyramid 07:41 Why these dietary guidelines matter for military food assistance, school meals, and other federal nutrition programs 11:19 Statistics reveal 6.7 million on WIC, 41.7 million on SNAP benefits, and 30 million students receive school lunch nationwide15:39 Breaking down the upside-down food pyramid showing meat and dairy at the top, vegetables and fruit in the middle, and whole grains at the bottom21:26 Discussion on food industry funding and which beef, pork, and dairy associations paid dietary guideline committee members24:15 Protein recommendations increase without any mention of food quality or emphasizing plant protein sources like legumes and beans30:27 The recommendation of three servings of dairy per day ignores lactose intolerance and possible health impacts of dairy32:53 Only three servings of vegetables recommended per day equals the same amount as dairy servings36:18 Saturated fat capped at 10% creates a puzzle when combined with increased red meat consumption without quality considerations41:15: Whole grains recommendation of two to four servings a day44:01 Bottom line recommendations from the new guidelines assessmentKEY TAKEAWAYS:
A Los Angeles jury just sent Liberty Mutual Insurance a $103 million message—and it's this: the numbers matter. Workforce statistics, age patterns, and data trends played a starring role in findings of age discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. In this episode, Joe Beachboard, co-founder of EmployersLawyer, joins Jen to unpack how the data—not just bad emails or rogue managers—helped fuel one of the largest age-discrimination verdicts in U.S. history, and what employers should take away from it.
Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Dr. Paul Hall, Stefanie Thayer, Dr. Craig Thayer, Pastor Ron Greer Guest, Frank Roberson with the “Black Rhino Protection Agency” Friends, We are so glad to have our dear friend and special part of our family back with us this week! Founder and CEO of Black Rhino Group, Protective Services, Counterintelligence Threat and Protective intelligence specialists, Frank Roberson is the best in this field! What is the danger we are seeing with the mobs of people actually rioting in the streets and disrupting the lives of the vast majority of citizens living in Minneapolis , Minnesota? Statistics show that 2% of the people are causing the dangerous problems for 98% of the people living there! Anarchy attempting to close life down. What does that mean for citizens and families in manufactured danger zones and situations? “Situational Awareness” is critically important today! We will discuss these and other topics your family needs to understand ? Lives could depend upon it and in the least case stress and worries could be relieved! Hear Frank share insights and give wisdom for us to learn and impart clarity that we might better understand the dangers inherent in the battle between good and evil all around us today. The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield, Dr. Paul Hall, Stefanie Thayer, Dr. Craig Thayer, Pastor Ron Greer.
In this powerful episode, Duane sits down with filmmaker Benjamin Flaherty to discuss his hard-hitting documentary, Shuffle. The film pulls back the curtain on the "Florida Shuffle"—a predatory cycle in the billion-dollar addiction treatment industry where vulnerable individuals are "brokered" between facilities for insurance payouts.Benjamin shares his own journey of recovery and explains how his personal experience allowed him to gain unprecedented access to a community often silenced or exploited. This conversation explores the dark intersection of greed and healthcare, the resilience of the human spirit, and why the current treatment system desperately needs transparency.Key Discussion PointsBenjamin's Recovery Journey: How a moment of clarity at age 41 led Benjamin from "professional alcoholism" to a transformative experience in treatment.The Origins of Shuffle: A chance conversation in an AA meeting revealed a disturbing trend: recovery call centers becoming a primary source of employment for those in early sobriety.What is the "Florida Shuffle"? Benjamin explains how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) unintentionally created a loophole where "patient brokers" poach insured individuals, profiting from their relapses.The Statistic that Shocks: There are currently more private substance abuse treatment centers in the U.S. than there are McDonald's restaurants.Witnessing the Cycle: The emotional weight of filming Corey and Nicole—two individuals caught in the cycle of being "bought and sold" by treatment facilities.The "Driveway Recordings": Why Benjamin chose to use raw, iPhone voice memos for the film's narration to maintain emotional authenticity.Maintaining Hope: Despite the systemic corruption, the film highlights the incredible resilience of those in recovery and the fact that healing is still possible.Notable Quotes"Stopping a substance is the entry card for admission. That's not the whole thing. There's a lot of work to do, and none of us know that until we find it out in our own way." — Benjamin Flaherty"We've now made relapse profitable. We've incentivized the struggle by providing substandard care because an insurance card is like a blank check." — Benjamin Flaherty"I approached my time with Corey not as a filmmaker first, but as a person in recovery. I had to witness it to make it impossible to ignore." — Benjamin FlahertyResources MentionedThe Documentary: Shuffle (also referred to as Stop the Shuffle)Website: stoptheshuffle.com — Find theater locations, tickets, and upcoming streaming info.Social Media: Follow the movement on Instagram @StopTheShuffle.Episode CreditsIf you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bobby and Alex start the show by challenging niche celebrity rock climber Alex Honnold to a test of wits and economics knowledge. Then, they place the Chicago White Sox new jersey sponsor, CME Group, on their running list of Most Evil Jersey Sponsors. They then discuss the latest health fad that Bryce Harper is posting himself doing on his Instagram, before finally answering your questions about revenue sharing, sports insurance, what sports they'll watch when baseball is Over, and more.Links:(2021) CBA ABCs: Arbitration(2021) CBA ABCs: Revenue Sharing(2021) CBA ABCs: Competitive Balance Tax(2023) Mariners RSN deep dive episode(2024) Diamond bankruptcy episodeJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Andy Feltovich shares his journey from being a Financial Analyst to specializing in Men's Health and Fitness, and discusses his podcast 'Orthodox Apostasy', the importance of purpose and calling, and how his background in finance has equipped him with unique skills for his current role as a health and performance coach.▬▬▬▬▬ Resources ▬▬▬▬▬Andy Feltovich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feltovichfit/Gerald Norby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldnorby/FeltovichFit: https://www.youtube.com/@feltovichfitOrthodox Apostasy Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZVztaBmHseeXFLMwZBhuYHow to Lie with Statistics: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0393310728Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cacklemedia/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cacklemediaX: https://x.com/CackleMediaLLCYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CackleMediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cacklemedia/Support the pod when signing up for Descript / SquadCast: https://get.descript.com/transferableskillSign up for our newsletter: https://shorturl.at/WDrfTWant to be a guest on the show?: https://shorturl.at/umZ2l▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps ▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:28 Andy's Podcast and Philosophy02:24 The Concept of Laziness and Perfectionism05:31 Purpose and Calling Framework09:02 Andy's Career Journey19:55 Transition to Men's Health and Performance28:36 The Screen Framework and Coaching Philosophy32:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
The Best Stats of 2025, Coaches, Movies, and so much more - Episode #921
The duo of Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith make up EPMD, one of the quintessential Hip-Hop acts in history. Iconic production to rival the greats and a discography that doesn't get talked about nearly enough.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:06)Ben:IDK - e.t.d.s. A Mixtape by .idkCharlie:Curren$y - Everywhere You Look (EP)Ragz Originale - keepsakePHABO - Ratchet & BluesIDK - e.t.d.s. A Mixtape by .idkAri Lennox - VacancyTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (11:06)Strictly Business - (16:32)Unfinished Business - (24:56)Business as Usual - (33:21)Business Never Personal - (39:59)Back in Business - (46:37)Out of Business - (52:30)We Mean Business - (58:23) Lighter Note - (1:05:37) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence
Website: www.charitylasha.comContact Charity: admin@charitylasha.comKey TakeawaysMiracles require going through difficult processes - wanting a miracle and being willing to endure the challenging journey to achieve it are two different things that require faith and commitment.Parents of NICU babies need support too - while medical teams and loved ones focus on the sick infant, parents often neglect their own emotional and physical wellbeing and need reminders that they will also be okay.Hope can be cultivated through small daily practices - naming a feeding tube "Hope" transformed a medical device into a daily reminder of possibility and positive thinking.Pushing children beyond their comfort zones builds critical skills - introducing children to various activities like music, cooking, and sports develops executive function, dexterity, and self-confidence, especially important for children with developmental challenges.Living in the present moment provides strength during crisis - focusing on "we're still alive right now" rather than catastrophic future possibilities can provide the resilience needed to continue fighting.Statistics don't determine individual outcomes - despite a 7% chance of normal life, faith, determination, and consistent effort can lead to outcomes that defy medical predictions.Reframing negative self-talk matters - changing "I'm a sick kid" to "I'm a kid that gets sick" shifts perspective from identity to temporary circumstance.Quotable Moments"Who am I to stop the opportunity at life? But at the same time, I didn't want to be selfish." - Charity on making the decision to give Leia a chance at life."I think oftentimes we like to want miracles to happen in our lives, and we're excited to hear about other people experiencing miracles, but we're not always willing to go through the process of what that looks like practically." - Charity on the reality of miracles."I decided that we had two options. I was either going to leave the hospital with my kid or I was going to leave the hospital with my kid." - Charity on refusing to consider giving up."The idea of thinking about having a funeral for a 6-year-old was just not an option." - Charity on what drove her determination."Hope, which is the belief that a positive future is possible. And it's often accompanied by a sense of expectation and desire for an outcome to occur." - Charity defining why she named the feeding tube Hope."Stay encouraged and stay courageous." - Leia's message to babies in the NICU and their families "I think the one thing I would have wanted to know is that charity, you're going to be okay too." - Charity on what she wishes someone had told her during the NICU stay."Jesus is not dead. He's alive." - Charity's billboard message."Strong elephant actually meant that I was going to get through it. And like, I'm very strong and brave 'cause elephants are not scared of anything." - Leia explaining her book illustration."With practice and consistency and me encouraging her to believe in herself. She then gets things that someone else may have said she would never be able to do." - Charity on her parenting philosophy.Show Notes by Barevalue.
Ep. 219 (Part 1 of 2) | Constitutional Law expert and Ethics professor Mark Fischler joins Deep Transformation again, to help us make sense of the slide towards authoritarianism happening in the United States today. Mark's vast knowledge of the law, the Constitution, and the Supreme Court, his deep comprehension of ethics and morality, his Integral understanding, and his profound contemplative awareness all make for an extraordinary exploration of what is going on in this country at levels we don't often consider. Beginning with examples of events in 2025 that are representative of various facets of authoritarianism, Mark goes on to discuss how the very crassness of the current Administration is undermining democracy: “We need to demand civil, fact-based discussion from our leaders, but we're all accepting it's okay to act like toddlers and dehumanize each other.”Mark cites some stunning figures illustrating the widespread ignorance of democratic processes and institutions among the populace in this country, and describes why a lack of civic understanding makes us susceptible to authoritarians coming in and taking over. He also acknowledges that progressives are at fault for marginalizing conservatives, and calls on us to recognize the honor and dignity of all people, regardless of their politics—this is part of the solution, he explains. Mark's passionate caring, wanting the best for all people and all beings, is a current that flows throughout, grounding the discussion in a beautiful way, while also making for a heartbreaking contrast relative to the chilling events happening in the political arena now. Recorded December 4, 2025.“An ignorant people can never remain a free people.” – Thomas JeffersonTopics & Time Stamps – Part 1Introducing a frequent guest on Deep Transformation: Ethics, Law & Criminal Justice professor Mark Fischler, to help us make sense of our deteriorating democracy (00:43)The trajectory of Trump's presidency: the devolution of democracy towards authoritarian government (01:51)John presents defining characteristics of fascism according to A. I. (04:01)How does Mark define authoritarianism? (07:24)Mark offers examples of 12 hallmarks of authoritarian government that happened in 2025, beginning with the stifling of dissent and speech (08:12)Statistics on how U.S. citizens feel our democracy is performing (16:51)What surprises Mark the most? The crassness & crudeness of the Trump Administration (18:15) The deterioration in the greater culture at large: who and what is responsible? (21:19)Deflecting our attention using whataboutism breeds cynicism & corrodes our democracy (24:45)We need to demand civil, fact-based discussion from our leaders, but we're all accepting it's okay to act like toddlers and dehumanize each other (30:00)
Drift off with calm bedtime reading about statistics, designed to ease you into sleep while gently supporting those with insomnia. This calm bedtime reading continues with simple ideas from statistics, offering a peaceful path toward sleep and comfort for restless minds and insomnia as you settle in for the night. In this episode, you'll explore the basics of statistics—patterns, averages, probability, and how we make sense of data—while learning something new as your body and mind relax. Benjamin reads in a steady, reassuring cadence that's intentionally not whispered, just calm, fact-filled education meant to soothe, helping ease stress, quiet anxiety, and make sleeplessness feel less overwhelming. Press play, get comfortable, and allow yourself to drift off naturally. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Statistics, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statistics), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025 has come and gone and our benevolent lord of film fandom, Letterboxd, has blessed us with STATISTICS! Its the year in Letterboxd stats episode talking about the boys' watchin' habits and favorites of the year. Watch the show LIVE (or catch the video replay) exclusively on Patreon & become a Patron to get access to tons of Coycast bonuses! http://www.patreon.com/coycast Join the conversation on discord https://discord.gg/5QZW8uuFAe Coycast is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Visit http://www.DragonWagonRadio.com for more great podcasts This episode was made Possible by the following Patrons: Angel Marquez, April Surrell, Ash Singh, Ben Detrixhe, Cole Gaither, Craig Davey, Darth Vadad, Doug Chiarello (Dooger13), Echo in the Mirror, Edi F, Frank Silva, Gilbert Short, Harold Stokes, Jackie Mason, Kaylyn Kimpel, Ken Lutz, Marco Tunstill, Mark Cole, Michael McCarstle, Poppy the Masked Keaton, Robin Wes Parker, Ron Jones, Spencer Walker, Zachary Patsy
Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Brandon Walker, Head of Middle School, about his journey from an independent school student to a teacher, administrator, and parent. Brandon's life and career trajectory was altered by independent school educators who saw his promise and had the capacity and desire to invest in his growth. Their belief in him, coupled with access to rigorous academics and meaningful mentorship, not only changed his life but inspired his commitment to doing the same for others. This episode is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast. Brandon holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Statistics from Purdue University and a Master of Education in Independent School Leadership from Vanderbilt University. His leadership is rooted in the conviction that schools are more than academic institutions; they are places where students are known, challenged, and empowered. He considers it both a privilege and a calling to help shape an environment where adults invest in students' potential and every student flourishes. Outside of school, Brandon enjoys reading, journaling, camping/hiking, and spending time with his family.
TikTok just updated its terms, and it's one of those changes that's easy to scroll past but hard to ignore once you slow down and read it. Recent platform updates raise important questions about ownership, precise location data, and what creators are actually agreeing to when they publish their work. Today, we take a look at what changed and why it matters if you're building anything that lasts. We also zoom out to see where podcasting fits into the bigger picture. Recent studies show podcast ads outperform YouTube when it comes to driving real results. If you're a Mac user, we break down Apple's new Creator Studio bundle and the value it offers with tools like Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro. Apps that once required separate purchases are now bundled together, raising an important question: Is this a response to creators looking for alternatives to the increasingly expensive Adobe suite? Listen in to learn what changes are coming and how you can best prepare. Episode Highlights: [02:27] Podcast evaluations explained[04:33] Statistics and industry trends[05:29] Top shows on Spotify and Apple[11:15] Empowered Podcasting Conference updates[17:32] Odyssey and Fountain platform updates[21:24] Apple's new Creator Studio subscription bundle[27:26] Debating the price hike and whether it's justified[31:07] Sean Bean joins Get Birding as a new podcast host[37:07] Charmed stars launch a new club inspired by P3[40:28] TikTok's new terms and what they mean for users[48:07] Podcast ads versus YouTube ads: which performs betterLinks & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podpage.com/pmcJoin The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcastingPodcaster Directory Event Use Discount Code ‘PMC for free admission: http://podcastersdirectory.comEmpowered Podcasting Conference 3: Use discount code ‘Podfest26' to get your ticket for under $200: https://empoweredpodcasting.comWorld's most followed TikToker closes nearly $900 Million Deal: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us-streamers/worlds-most-followed-tiktoker-khaby-lame-closes-nearly-900m-business-deal/articleshow/127328336.cmsPodNews: www.podnews.netPodcast News Daily: www.podcastnewsdaily.comSean Bean announced as new host of award winning get birding podcast: https://podnews.net/press-release/sean-bean-get-birdingLate Bloomer Living: https://www.latebloomerliving.com/blog/episode-257Podcast ads beat YouTube where it hurts: www.podcastnewsdaily.com/news/audio-is-the-performance-unlock-for-digital-campaigns/article_565b0a8e-96ea-445e-b616-91ede8d9d28e.htmlApplication To Submit Your Show For Evaluation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U57S-XgoA/viewform?usp=headerRemember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0wLive on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@marcronickBrought to you by iRonickMedia.com Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!--- Send in your mailbag question at: https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/ or marc@ironickmedia.comWant to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b
Every married couple can benefit from having strategies for a healthy marriage. Marriage can be challenging, especially as couples grow individually. So how can couples overcome modern-day distractions to achieve a healthy marriage? Strategies for a healthy marriage include, but are not limited to, playfulness, honesty, intimacy, deep connection, and being anchored in faith to honor the sacred covenant. A healthy marriage translates into a healthy family. When your children see you working on your marriage and experience your joy in your marriage, they learn how to build healthy relationships, too. Fullfillment in life and relationship To maintain fulfillment at home, recognizing the significance of a healthy marriage is crucial. Understanding the Ripple Effect A healthy marriage serves as the foundation for a harmonious family life. When spouses collaborate to create a stable, loving home, children benefit immensely. The Importance of Connection over Disconnection Disconnection in marriage is not neutral; it breeds further discord. It can stealthily lead to emotional distress and, eventually, separation. Misconceptions and Realities about Intimacy Intimacy and vulnerability are key components of marriage that are often misunderstood or ignored. Statistics and Sobering Realities of Divorce Statistics highlight a troubling trend: nearly half of marriages end in divorce, and the rate is even higher in subsequent marriages. Strategies for a Healthy Marriage Building a resilient marriage involves practical strategies. Communication: The Bedrock of a Strong Marriage Effective communication is the cornerstone of any healthy marriage relationship. Miscommunication or lack of expression can lead to marital breakdown. Forgiveness and Healing in Marriage At times, marriages face betrayals or challenges that seem insurmountable. Forgiveness in these circumstances may be challenging, but it is key. Cultivating a Stronger Family Through a Strong Marriage A healthy marriage inherently benefits children, providing them with a model of love, teamwork, and communication. When parents invest in their relationship, children feel more secure and valued. Thus, nurturing your marriage not only fulfills you and uplifts your partner but also enriches your family's collective well-being. Revisiting these principles and strategies offers couples a pathway to nurture and sustain a healthy marriage. Through dedication and mutual understanding, couples can create a positive familial atmosphere where everyone thrives. Read the full show notes and access all links. Website for Lindsey Maestas Buy Lindsey's book: Don't Burn Your Own House Down Where Should We Begin Podcast with Esther Perel Additional resources on relationships and narcissism Narcissism 101: Truths You Need to Know - Episode 417 How to Set Boundaries. Every Relationship Needs Them - Episode 418 Schedule a free consult discovery call with Robyn. Download free resources to help break through anxiety.
Commenting is up 24% quarter over quarter on LinkedIn.That number matters more than most people realize.It tells us three very clear things about what's actually working right now.First:- People are hungry for thoughtful, meaningful conversations.- Quick takes and surface-level posts get seen.- But content that makes people think is what gets talked about.Second:- Who you connect with matters more than how many people you connect with.- When your network is aligned with your ICP or true business allies, engagement becomes natural instead of forced.Third:- Thought leadership and educational content win when it's created for a specific audience.- Generic content gets scrolled past.- Content that speaks directly to your ICP invites comments, discussion, and real relationships.Here's the takeaway most people miss:Visibility isn't the goal anymore.Conversation is.If you want more reach, more trust, and more inbound opportunities, stop chasing volume and start building dialogue with the right people.That's what this episode breaks down step by step.Don't forget to register for our LinkedIn workshop here:https://www.thetimetogrow.com/AtoEonLinkedinWorkshop
I'm not sure if you noticed this, but there is a massive gap between what salespeople and leaders know and what they actually do. I’ve written 18 books and trained hundreds of thousands of salespeople. I can’t tell you how many times someone comes up to me and says, “Jeb, I read Fanatical Prospecting. Great book. But that stuff doesn’t work for me.” Or they’ll say, “I tried that objection handling technique you taught, but it didn’t work, so I went back to what I was doing before.” Here’s what they don't understand: The problem isn’t the technique. The problem is that they gave up too soon. The brutal truth is that most people fail to implement what they learn. The Skate Park Lesson A couple of weeks ago, I was traveling for business, working with one of my clients' sales teams. One afternoon, I decided I needed some exercise, so I went for a walk. Along the way, I came across a skate park where kids were riding their skateboards and doing tricks. There was a bench nearby, so I sat down to watch for a while. Close to me was a group of young guys, probably 13 or 14 years old. They were huddled around a phone watching a YouTube video of someone doing a particular trick on their skateboard. They watched it, talked about it, and then one of them threw his skateboard down and attempted the trick. He immediately fell off and failed. The next kid tried, and he failed. Then the next one and the next one. All of them failed to do the trick. So what did they do? They went back and watched the YouTube video again. Then they threw down their boards and crashed and burned, but this time, slightly less dramatically than the first time. They repeated this process over and over. Watch the video. Try the trick. Fail. Watch again. Try again. Fail a little less badly. Until finally, one of them nailed it. When he landed the trick, they all erupted. Clapping, fist pumping, and cheering. And once one kid got it, the rest of them started getting it too. They practiced until they had the trick nailed down, then went back to YouTube to find another trick to learn. At that point, I got up and headed back to my hotel. But as I was walking, I couldn’t stop thinking about what I’d just witnessed. Too Often, We Give Up too Soon How often do we do the exact opposite in business and sales? We read a book, watch a video, listen to a podcast. We hear about a technique or concept that sounds really good. And we think, “Yeah, I’m going to try that.” So we give it one shot. Maybe two if we’re feeling ambitious. And when it doesn’t work perfectly the first time, we say, “Well, this doesn’t work for me,” and we give up and never try it again. Or worse, we read the book, feel really good about the concept, then put the book down and never even attempt it at all because we've already convinced ourselves it wouldn’t work for us before we even tried. But here’s the thing: Those kids at the skate park didn’t look at that trick and say, “This looks hard, it probably won’t work for me.” They looked at it and said, “We’re going to figure this out.” They understood something that most adults have forgotten: Just because you read about something or see someone else do it, doesn’t mean you’re going to master it on the first try. The Homemade Yogurt Failure Paradigm As I was walking back from the skate park, this lesson reminded me of something that had happened to me over the holidays. I’d seen something in my news feed about making homemade yogurt. It looked interesting, so I bought some milk, studied the recipe, and made an attempt. And I failed. My concoction didn’t turn into yogurt at all. My immediate reaction was, “Well, this isn’t going to work; it must be a bad recipe.” I gave up after one failed attempt. But after watching those kids at the skatepark, I realized the giving-up-too-soon trap I'd fallen into. So when I got home from my trip, I went back, reread the recipe, walked back through my steps to figure out what went wrong, and tried again. This time it worked, and I actually made yogurt. The recipe wasn’t the problem. My execution was the problem. And I only figured that out by trying again. The Human Overconfidence Fallacy Here’s the lesson: We are all susceptible to this human fallacy of believing that we can read something, watch something, or hear something once and then immediately do it perfectly. When it doesn’t work the first time (or even the second time), we conclude that the technique is flawed, or it won't work for us, or our situation is unique and different. But the truth is, we gave up too soon, before we gave the technique a fair shot. That’s just being human. We’re wired for overconfidence, instant gratification, and immediate results. When we don’t get them, we move on. Why This Matters in Sales Let me bring this back to sales, because this pattern will absolutely kill your results. You read a book on prospecting, learn a new cold calling technique, watch a sales training video on objection handling, or attend a conference or training and learn new ideas. Then you try it. Maybe it feels awkward, or the prospect reacts differently than you expected. Maybe you stumble over the words, or you get shut down and rejected. So you conclude it doesn’t work, and you go back to what you were doing before, which, by the way, wasn’t working either. That’s why you were looking for something new in the first place. Here’s what you’re missing: Sales is and always has been a numbers game. Statistics and the law of averages matter. Even the best techniques don’t work 100% of the time. You have to use them enough times to see the patterns and to understand what’s working and what needs adjustment. The Iteration Process Those kids at the skate park weren’t just repeating the same failed attempt over and over. They were iterating. They’d try the trick, fail, and then make a small adjustment. They’d watch the video again, notice something they missed the first time, and then talk to each other about what went wrong and what to try differently. That’s the process: Try, fail, learn, adjust, try again. But most people skip the “learn and adjust” part. They just try, fail, and quit. Let me give you a sales example. Say you’re trying a new prospecting email template. You send it to ten prospects and get no responses. The try-fail-quit people conclude the template doesn’t work. But a try-fail-learn-adjust-try again high performer would ask: Did I send it to the right prospects? Was my subject line compelling? Was the timing right? Did my call to action make sense? Should I test a different version? They’d iterate and test different variables until they figured out what worked. That’s what separates top performers from everyone else. They don’t give up after one attempt. Instead, they iterate until they succeed. The Success Leaves Clues Principle Here’s something else those kids understood: If someone else is doing something successfully, that means it’s possible. When they watched that YouTube video, they didn’t say, “Well, that guy is just naturally talented.” They said, “If he can do it, we can figure out how to do it too.” This is the “success leaves clues” principle. If someone else is making something work, that’s proof it can work. Your job is to master their patterns and believe that you can make it work too. When you read a book like Fanatical Prospecting, and you see examples of people who built massive pipelines using these techniques, that’s not fiction. Those are real people who learned how to execute these strategies. When you watch a training video and see someone handle an objection smoothly, that’s not magic. It is someone who practiced that response dozens or hundreds of times until it became natural. The clues and evidence are there. The only question is: Are you willing to put in the practice and endure the failures until you get there yourself? The Practice Paradox Here’s the paradox that trips people up: The techniques that work best often feel the most awkward at first. That’s because they’re different from what you’ve been doing, and anything different feels uncomfortable. For example, when I teach salespeople to slow down and use silence in negotiations, they hate it. It feels unnatural. They want to fill the silence with words. But the ones who push through that discomfort and practice using silence close bigger deals at better margins. When I teach salespeople to ask for referrals using a specific framework, they feel like they’re being pushy or scripted. But the ones who practice the framework until it becomes conversational generate more referrals than they ever thought possible. The discomfort is temporary. The results are permanent. But you have to get through the discomfort in order to get to the results. 5 Keys to Mastering New Sales Skills So, how do you actually implement what you learn? Here’s what I recommend: First, commit to practicing any new technique at least twenty times before you decide if it works. Not once. Not twice. Twenty times minimum. That’s how long it takes to get past the awkwardness and start seeing results. Second, track your results. Don’t rely on your feelings about whether something is working. Write down what happened each time you tried the technique. Look for patterns and notice what’s improving. Third, iterate. If something isn’t working after multiple attempts, don’t just abandon it. Adjust it. What needs to change? What variable can you test differently? Fourth, find someone who’s making it work and learn from them. If you’re struggling with a technique that others are using successfully, reach out to them. Ask questions. Watch how they do it. Fifth, be patient with yourself. You’re not going to master anything instantly. Give yourself permission to be bad at something new while you’re trying to master it. Your Homework this Week Here’s what I want you to do this week: Pick one technique you learned recently – from a book, a podcast, a training – and commit to trying it at least twenty times this week. Track what happens each time. Notice what’s working and what’s not, make small adjustments, and keep at it. Because here’s the truth: The techniques work. But you must put in the work before they will work for you. Those kids at the skate park didn’t give up after the first fall. They kept going until they nailed the trick. That’s what separates winners from everyone else. Not talent, luck, or some magical gift. Just the willingness to try, fail, learn, adjust, and try again until you get it right. And remember, when it’s time to go home, make one more call. Because that one more call is one more rep, one more attempt to get better, and one more step toward mastering your craft. One way to become a stronger sales professional and leader is the OutBound Conference. OutBound is the biggest, baddest sales and leadership training conference on the planet. At Outbound, you'll learn from the world's top sales and leadership experts and network with other high performers just like you. To reserve your tickets, go to OutboundConference.com
There's a lot of agita swirling around about the Los Angeles Dodgers, a salary cap, competitive balance, deferred money, and more. So, this week on the show, Bobby and Alex discuss the Dodgers' offseason so far, the disproportionate backlash fans have shown it, and whether any of it has changed their opinion on the severity of next offseason's impending lockout.If you or someone you know is doing mutual aid/community organizing against ICE and you want us to boost it on the show or in our community, please email us at tippingpitchespod@gmail.com.Links:Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
In this conversation, Kelsi Sheren addresses the controversial topic of assisted death in Canada, particularly focusing on the role of advocacy organizations like Dying with Dignity. She critiques the expansion of assisted death, presents alarming statistics, and shares personal stories that highlight systemic failures in mental health care. Sheren emphasizes the importance of consent and the implications of normalizing assisted death as a solution to healthcare failures. The discussion culminates in a call to action for listeners to critically engage with the narrative surrounding assisted death and advocate for better healthcare solutions.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Controversy02:52 The Role of Advocacy Organizations06:12 Statistics and the Expansion of Assisted Death08:59 Personal Stories and Case Studies12:14 Critique of Dying with Dignity14:58 The Narrative of Consent and Neglect18:14 The Broader Implications of Assisted Death21:07 Conclusion and Call to Action - - - - - - - - - - - -One Time Donation! - Paypal - https://paypal.me/brassandunityBuy me a coffee! - https://buymeacoffee.com/kelsisherenLet's connect!Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@thekelsisherenperspectiveInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekelsisherenperspective?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3DX: https://x.com/KelsiBurnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsie_sheren/Substack: https://substack.com/@kelsisherenTikTok - https://x.com/KelsiBurnsListen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1O3yiobOjThKHtqyjviy1a?si=6c78bdc2325a43aeSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS - - - - - - - - - - - -MasterPeace - 10% off with code KELSI - MasterPeace.Health/KelsiKetone IQ- 30% off with code KELSI - https://ketone.com/KELSIGood Livin - 20% off with code KELSI - https://www.itsgoodlivin.com/?ref=KELSIBrass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com- - - - - - - - - - - - -CHARITYHeroic Hearts Project - https://www.heroicheartsproject.orgDefenders of Freedom - https://www.defendersoffreedom.usBoot Campaign - https://bootcampaign.org
Broadcast 4491, Hotel Mars with Doug Messier, 1-21-26John Batchelor and I welcomed back Doug Messier to discuss the global launch industry from 2025 plus the expectations of said industry for 2026. Doug called out SpaceX, the US, China, Russia, India and a few other launching nations. He talked about many of the private companies either developing their launchers or actually starting to launch rockets. He provided the statistics for the companies and launching nations as well. All of this jampacked into one Hotel Mars segment.Special thanks to our sponsors:American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentOur Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223 (Not in service at this time)For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. To donate via Pay Pal, use:To donate with Zelle, use the email address: david@onegiantleapfoundation.org.If you prefer donating with a check, please make the check payable to One Giant Leap Foundation and mail to:One Giant Leap Foundation, 11035 Lavender Hill Drive Ste. 160-306 Las Vegas, NV 89135Upcoming Programs:Broadcast 4494 ZOOM Dr. Ethan Siegel | Tuesday 27 Jan 2026 700PM PTGuests: Dr. Ethan SiegelZoom: Dr. Siegel talks with us on the latest factual science, science plus, terrific cosmic story telling, astrophysics and moreBroadcast 4495: Zoom: Hotel Mars TBD | Wednesday 28 Jan 2026 930AM PTGuests: John Batchelor, Dr. David LivingstonHotel Mars TBDBroadcast 4496 Zoom Sarah Scoles | Friday 30 Jan 2026 930AM PTGuests: Sarah ScolesZoom Sarah Scoles, top space journalist returns with lots of space new stories to discussBroadcast 4497 Zoom Mark Whittington | Sunday 01 Feb 2026 1200PM PTGuests: Mark WhittingtonZoom: Author, Journalist, Writer Mark Whittington returns a discussion about his latest O-Eds and space opinions. Get full access to The Space Show-One Giant Leap Foundation at doctorspace.substack.com/subscribe
This week, I have the honor of introducing you to two of the most fierce and courageous women I know! My dear friends Christy Smth and Dana Ward help facilitate and oversee our post-abortion Bible Study, New Dawn. This is the same group that quite literally helped save my life following my decision to have an abortion and is a huge part of our ministry at Hope Choice. Statistics show that approximately 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Safe to say, the odds are high that some or many of our listeners have endured the tragedy of abortion. If that's you, please know there is hope and freedom. Reach out to us today by calling 806-641-6342 or emailing support@hopechoice.com - we would love to journey with you on the path to healing and restoration!In this episode, you'll hear how they are partnering with women and seeing Isaiah 61 in action - the captives truly being set free. I can't say enough about these two, their courage, faith, or the deep respect I have for them. LISTEN on any podcast platform or WATCH on YouTube.
KILLA. Whilst he's now in his talking head era - like most rappers it seems - Cam'ron was an ever-present voice in the 00s Hip-Hop scene. One could say his music is the perfect charting of where the 00s sound was at any given year, with his lyrical content staying steady in the good ol' "Money, hoes & drugs" bag.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:14)Ben:A$AP ROCKY - Don't Be DumbCharlie:Jada Freeman - THE WAY LOVE GOESBXKS - FEAR OF ECLIPSESamm Henshaw - Could Be WorseA$AP ROCKY - Don't Be DumbTopic Intro/Ben's research House - (8:21)Confessions of Fire - (14:48)S.D.E. - (19:55)Come Home with Me - (25:23)Purple Haze - (31:30)Killa Season - (38:30)Crime Pays - (43:59)Purple Haze 2 - (49:06)Lighter Note - (57:35)Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence
Today, we expose the hard truth about the Bureau of Labor Statistics. an agency still relying on outdated models and lagging data while so-called “analysts” inside quietly massage the numbers to make President Trump and his economic policies look worse than reality. We dug deeper and found a far better way to measure what’s really happening in the economy and it tells a very different story. According to the CEO of Vertical Research Advisory, the federal government’s economic data can no longer be trusted. Americans are being deliberately misled. The truth? The Trump Economic Miracle is much further along than the mainstream media will admit. Growth is real, momentum is building, and despite the fear porn pushed nightly on cable news, this bull market is nowhere near finished. If you rely on government stats to make investment decisions, you need to hear this—because the real economy is stronger than they want you to believe. For Real Inside Information to help you crush the market, visit VRAInsider.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Henry Ergas joins John to explore the erosion of historical understanding, the rise of ideological extremism, and the weakening of social cohesion across Western nations. Ergas argues that a balance of freedom and order are needed to sustain societies or else they will risk succumbing to the enemies of democracy, who possess a vitriolic hatred of the present, yet no unifying vision of the future. The discussion critiques the evolution of multicultural ideology and the rise of antisemitism in Australia, and assesses the slow decay of shared history, identity and hopes that once defined the nation. This conversation is a sober assessment of the challenges confronting liberal democracies and the values required to preserve them.Henry Ergas AO is an economist who spent many years at the OECD in Paris before returning to Australia. He has taught at many universities including Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and the National School of Statistics and Economic Administration in Paris. He is one of Australia's foremost public intellectuals.
It's Thursday, January 22nd, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Chinese-American Christians pray for those in China Chinese-American Christians are praying for their persecuted brothers and sisters back in China. Earlier this month, Harvest Chinese Christian Church in Los Angeles held an event called “Fasting Prayer Meeting for Persecuted Churches in China.” The event comes shortly after Chinese authorities detained the leaders of Early Rain Covenant Church. The congregation, like many “unregistered” churches in China, faces relentless persecution. International Christian Concern commented, “Please pray for these house church members in China, especially those who have been imprisoned or are missing after the police raids.” 1 Corinthians 12:26 says, “If one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.” China's birth rate plunged to a record low in 2025 Speaking of China, the country's birth rates plunged to a record low in 2025. New data from China's National Bureau of Statistics found there were 7.92 million births last year, down 17% from 2024. The birth rate in 2025 was 5.63 per 1,000 people. Meanwhile, the death rate rose to 8.04 per 1,000 people. Despite China's recent attempts to incentivize families to have children, the population has now fallen for the fourth consecutive year. In Genesis 1:28, God commanded, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the Earth and subdue it.” British Christian nurse vindicated for calling a man “Mister” In the United Kingdom, a National Health Service hospital recently dropped its case against a Christian nurse. Jennifer Melle worked at St. Helier Hospital in south London. She faced suspension after referring to a man, pretending to be a woman, as “Mister.” Listen to comments she made after her vindication. MELLE: “I am deeply relieved and grateful to hear that St Helier [Hospital] has confirmed it would no longer take further action against me. This has been an incredibly long and painful journey. “Today, I want to give thanks, first and foremost, to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who has sustained me every step of the way.” Young Canadians are planning to vote conservative Young adults in Canada are planning to vote conservative in the country's next election. A survey by Abacus Data found 50% of Canadians aged 18 to 29 would vote for the Conservative Party. Only 27% of that demographic would vote for the Liberal Party. The strongest support for the Liberals comes from people over 60. A decade of liberal polices has led to higher living costs, higher inflation, and higher taxes. Trump: “I will not use force” to get Greenland Yesterday, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Notably, he announced that the United States would not use force to acquire Greenland. TRUMP: “We probably won't get anything unless I decide to use excessive strength and force, where we would be, frankly, unstoppable. But I won't do that. Okay. Now everyone's saying, ‘Oh, good!' “That's probably the biggest statement I've made because people thought I would use force. I don't have to use force. I don't want to use force. I won't use force.” President Trump also announced he will not be imposing tariffs on Denmark over the acquisition of Greenland. He wrote on Truth Social, “We have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region.” Arrests coming for Minneapolis leftists who invaded church service The Trump administration is investigating anti-ICE protesters who disrupted a house of worship in Minneapolis on Sunday. Kristi Noem, the Department of Homeland Security Secretary, wrote on X, “Arrests coming. … The First Amendment protects speech and peaceful assembly – not rioting. … These agitators will be held accountable.” The Department of Justice is also investigating the incident at Cities Church. Major snowstorm hits East Coast to Rocky Mountains The National Weather Service is expecting a significant winter storm to hit a large portion of the U.S. starting Friday. Heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain is forecast all the way from the southern Rockies to the East Coast. Much of the U.S. is already experiencing dangerously cold weather. Over 40 million people were under cold weather alerts as of Tuesday. Even parts of Florida are under alert. 463rd anniversary of Heidelberg Catechism And finally, this week marks the 463rd anniversary of the Heidelberg Catechism. The Protestant catechism was commissioned by Frederick III, the ruler of Germany's most influential province of Palatinate. The purpose of the catechism was for instructing the youth and for guiding pastors and teachers The catechism was the product of two young Protestant scholars—Zacharius Ursinus and Caspar Olevianus. The catechism was approved by a church synod in Heidelberg, Germany and published in German on January 19, 1563. It would become the most widely used catechism of the Reformation period. The catechism's opening question reads, “What is your only comfort in life and death?” The answer begins, “That I am not my own, but belong—body and soul, in life and in death—to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ.” Romans 14:8 says, “For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, January 22nd, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
Welcome to Nerd Alert, a series of special episodes bridging the gap between marketing academia and practitioners. We're breaking down highly involved, complex research into plain language and takeaways any marketer can use.In this episode, Elena and Rob examine why treating statistical significance as proof can mislead marketers. They reveal how relying on a single P-value creates blind spots and why smart decisions require looking at the full picture of evidence.Topics covered: [01:00] "Statistical Significance and Statistical Reporting, Moving Beyond Binary"[02:00] What statistical significance actually means[04:00] When significant results don't matter for business[05:00] Building a toolkit approach beyond P-values[06:00] Practical importance versus statistical significance[08:00] Avoiding single-test tunnel vision To learn more, visit marketingarchitects.com/podcast or subscribe to our newsletter at marketingarchitects.com/newsletter. Resources: McShane, B. B., Bradlow, E. T., Lynch, J. G., Jr., & Meyer, R. J. (2024). “Statistical Significance” and statistical reporting: Moving beyond binary. Journal of Marketing, 88(1), 1–20. Get more research-backed marketing strategies by subscribing to The Marketing Architects on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
This is one of the most difficult and meaningful conversations Space for Life has ever held.In this episode, host Tommy Thompson is joined by David Dwight, Senior Pastor at Hope Church Richmond, and Ray Paul, National Board Chair of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Together, they share deeply personal stories of losing close family members to suicide and reflect on what it means to grieve, to care for one another, and to hold hope in the midst of profound loss.Listener discretion is advised. This is a heavy and sensitive topic, and we encourage you to listen at your own pace and with support if needed.This conversation is rooted in lived experience, not theory. With honesty, compassion, and care, they explore:What makes suicide-related grief uniquely complexHow to recognize warning signs and risk factorsHow to talk about suicide without shame, fear, or judgmentThe role of community, presence, and faith in healingHow we can better support both those who are grieving and those who may be at riskThis episode is for anyone who has lost someone they love, is walking alongside someone who is struggling, or wants to learn how to respond with greater care and understanding in these moments.Important Support NoteIf you or someone you love is struggling or in crisis, help is available. In the United States, you can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, to connect with trained counselors 24/7.You are not alone.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to a Difficult Conversation 03:49 Personal Experiences with Suicide 11:27 Understanding Grief and Loss 24:08 The Complexity of Suicide 32:17 Statistics and Prevention Strategies 42:56 Navigating Conversations about Suicide 54:34 The Role of Community and Support 01:06:17 Faith and Understanding in Grief 01:14:35 Final Thoughts and ResourcesKey Themes & TakeawaysSuicide loss carries layers of grief that are often misunderstoodPrevention and compassion must exist togetherWarning signs often show up as subtle changes in behavior or moodAsking direct questions and listening carefully can save livesPresence matters more than having the “right” wordsThe way someone dies does not define the value or meaning of their lifeHealing often happens in community, not isolationResources MentionedAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) https://afsp.orgWhat to Do When Someone Is at Risk https://afsp.org/what-to-do-when-someone-is-at-risk/Risk Factors, Protective Factors, and Warning Signs https://afsp.org/risk-factors-protective-factors-and-warning-signs/Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) Call or text 988Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://tommythompson.org
Bobby and Alex open by discussing (you guessed it) the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Kyle Tucker to a jaw-dropping four year, $240 million contract. They discuss whether this has any impact whatsoever on the impending lockout and what, if anything, we should read into this about the state of baseball economics. Then, they're joined by Good Friend of the Show Jen Ramos Eisen to discuss, among other things, private equity in minor league baseball, the Joker, Series C funding, and the nascent Women's Professional Baseball League.Links:Follow Jen on BlueskyThe WPBL Has Teams and Players NowJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news. This week: A headline in the Mail says more than 100 private schools have closed since Labour came to power and ended the VAT exemption for private schools. Is that number right? Is it true that when Covid hit the UK, a one-week delay in imposing lockdown led to 23,000 deaths? Do 10 million families rely on X as their main source of news? That's what government spokesperson Baroness Ruth Anderson said in the House of Lords, but is it correct? s there really a “quiet revival” of Christian worship? Two YouGov polls found churchgoing had gone up by 50% between 2018 and 2024 in England and Wales. New polling data suggests otherwise. If you've seen a number in the news you want the team on More or Less to have a look at, email moreorless@bbc.co.uk Contributors: Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter, Emeritus Professor of Statistics in the Statistical Laboratory, University of Cambridge Professor Sir John Curtice, Senior Research Fellow at the National Centre for Social Research Credits: Presenter: Tim Harford Reporters: Tom Colls and Nathan Gower Producers: Charlotte McDonald and Lizzy McNeill Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown Sound mix: Gareth Jones Editor: Richard Vadon
Incident Overview ICE agents were conducting operations in Minneapolis when a woman blocked their vehicles and refused repeated commands to exit her car. She allegedly accelerated toward an ICE agent, prompting the officer to fire through the windshield, resulting in her death. The shooting is described as defensive and necessary to prevent harm to law enforcement officers. Context and Escalation The woman had been stalking and obstructing ICE agents throughout the day. It portrays her actions as part of a broader pattern of “political vigilanteism” and domestic terrorism, citing an increase in vehicle ramming attacks against ICE agents. Political Commentary Left-wing activists and Democratic officials are encouraging lawlessness and violence against federal officers. Quotes from officials like Secretary of Homeland Security and political figures are included, reinforcing support for ICE and condemning anti-ICE rhetoric. Statistics and Broader Trends A reported 1,300% increase in assaults and an 8,000% increase in death threats against ICE agents. Similar vehicle attacks have occurred nationwide, the incident is part of a growing threat. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.