Podcast appearances and mentions of Stephen Kent

Stephen Kent looks at entertainment, comparing legacy players and modern streamers like Netflix (NFLX). He says threatened tariffs on foreign films must have these media makers “shaking in their boots,” as the demand for new content is a constant. He also notes that Netflix has seen success worldwide with shows from South Korea and other areas, which now could be under threat. He says it is also unclear how these tariffs would be implemented or enforced.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Cult influence can be found everywhere online, including the political sphere we see when we scroll on social media. Understanding how authoritarian control operates is critical in preserving our autonomy and individuality. In this new episode of The Influence Continuum, I talk with Dr. Stephen Kent, professor emeritus of sociology, who taught courses on alternative and sectarian religions. His research concentrates on issues related to harm caused by groups to individuals and society. It would be a mistake to call sounding the alarms reactionary. Yale scholars like Jason Stanley, Timothy Snyder, and Marci Shore, experts on fascism and propaganda, have left Yale to teach at the University of Toronto in Canada. They cite the rise of authoritarian structures in the United States as their reason for doing so. Our conversation draws lines between our collective decades of research into high-control groups and today's authoritarian movements, disinformation wars, and the dangerous erosion of democratic norms. While these subjects once felt primarily like niche academic work, terms like “cults” and “authoritarian control” have become central to understanding our political world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Rule the Galaxy Joe Hosts Stephen Kent. Every time he is on the show I know the IQ of our listeners goes up. We discuss Geeky Stoics #StarWars How the Force Can Fix the World Mask of Fear - Reign of the Empire book Cicero And so much more!

On today's Top News in 10, we cover: The House of Representatives passes a Continuing Resolution with a breakaway Democrat vote. Ukraine Agrees to Secretary Rubio's historic Ceasefire plan. Egg & Gas Prices Drop. Trans problems plague the Democrats. Full interview with Stephen Kent on Bernie Sanders Rally: https://youtube.com/live/kTRlXS6hEOI Keep Up With The Daily Signal Sign up for our email newsletters: https://www.dailysignal.com/email     Subscribe to our other shows:  The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-tony-kinnett-cast  Problematic Women: https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women  The Signal Sitdown: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-signal-sitdown    Follow The Daily Signal:  X: https://x.com/DailySignal  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/  Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DailySignal  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheDailySignal    Thanks for making The Daily Signal Podcast your trusted source for the day's top news. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Top News in 10, we cover: The House of Representatives passes a Continuing Resolution with a breakaway Democrat vote. Ukraine Agrees to Secretary Rubio's historic Ceasefire plan. Egg & Gas Prices Drop. Trans problems plague the Democrats.   Full interview with Stephen Kent on Bernie Sanders Rally: https://youtube.com/live/kTRlXS6hEOI   Keep Up With The […]

Stephen Kent LIVE On LI in the AM w/ Jay Oliver by JVC Broadcasting

Netflix nearly tapped the $1,000 mark on Wednesday morning after the company said it gained almost 19 million new subscribers last quarter. Alicia Reese says with Netflix no longer reporting subscriptions, it can focus on revenue growth starting with price increases. Stephen Kent says the company is "scattering the seeds" of its success as opposed to "putting all its eggs in one basket," which benefits Netflix long-term. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185 Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7 Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watch Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-explore Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/ Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

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Stephen Kent covers Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD) restructuring and rally. “They're dealing with a lot of debt baggage,” he says, and they missed opportunities during the streaming M&A frenzy, especially failing to merge with Paramount (PARA). He discusses the incoming FTC head nominee and how his ideological changes could impact the agency and markets. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185 Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7 Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watch Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-explore Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/ Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Tim Kent was a journalist, lobbyist, association leader, and a friend to all who knew him, worked with him, and even opposed him on legislation at the General Assembly.  But many have no idea that Tim's legendary kindness and charity towards others was the byproduct of a man who was broken in 2010.   Stephen Kent (DPB guest in 2021) was Tim's oldest son and he sits down with Skye and Brian to talk about his father's life, the "wilderness" Tim found himself in 15 years ago, and how it changed the way Tim lived his life, loved those around him, and was always one to reach out when people needed a kind word.   The podcast also unpacks the Senate session on Monday, Senate Democrats elect a new leader, a House rumor, the election that will not end, #TOTW, cults, and more.   The Do Politics Better podcast is sponsored by New Frame, the NC Travel Industry Association, the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, the NC Pork Council, and the NC Healthcare Association.

“When you are this high above the competition, everything can look like a warning signal,” says Stephen Kent ahead of Netflix's (NFLX) earnings. He thinks Netflix is under pressure to keep expanding their offerings, with consumers looking for games and short-form content. Seth Schachner disagrees about reinvention, thinking Netflix needs to push farther into advertising, price hikes, and premium tiers. He expects Netflix to be a cornerstone of Hollywood going forward. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185 Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7 Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watch Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-explore Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/ Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

The National Transport Authority and Bus Éireann are today announcing what they say will be “significantly enhanced services and timetables on Route 343, Limerick to Shannon along with three other new or enhanced routes along the Limerick-Shannon-Ennis corridor”. Included in the changes to the 343 route will be a 24-hour service between Shannon Airport and Limerick, operating 7 days a week, 364 days a year. Meanwhile, Bus Éireann is being urged to reinstate a dedicated school bus service in the South-East of the county. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by the CEO of Bus Éireann, Stephen Kent.

Bus Éireann says it's "very confident" a new revamp of its most popular Clare service will eradicate issues of the past. The 343 bus route is to be come a 24-hour service between Shannon Airport and Limerick - with buses going every 20 minutes during peak hours and every 30 minutes during off peak hours on weekdays. The changes will also see the creation of three new routes - the 330 which will go from Shannon Airport to Ennis, the 316 which serve Sixmilebridge and Shannon, and the 317 which will run from Limerick to Ennis via Sixmilebridge and Quin. Bus Éireann CEO Stephen Kent admits the service has tried to do too much in the past but believes the revamp will deliver the "certainty that the people of Clare deserve".

Stephen Kent, CEO, Bus Éireann

Bus Éireann breaks 100 million passenger journey mark for the first time. A newly published annual report shows 107 million passenger journeys in 2023.Almost 20% growth in passenger numbers on previous year (19.5%). To chat about their annual report was Stephen Kent, CEO Bus Eireann.

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Take an extensive look at Wednesday’s news with Boyd Matheson. Stewart Peay announces that Senator Mitt Romney is endorsing him. Learn how to build integrity and trust during an election year with Doug Wilks. Stephen Kent urges parents to take responsibility for their children’s digital media habits. Gen Z craves connection but do not know their place according to a study done by Lois Collins and More!

We have covered the ongoing debate regarding social media use among our young people, and there is still much debate to be had as we learn more, and technology continues to develop. However, parents don't have to feel powerless in their kids' social landscape. Stephen Kent from Reason shares his own experience with raising children and how we should not look to Congress to do the parental duty. Social media and smartphones are not a requirement for children, or a prerequisite to fitting in at school. We don't have to wait for Congress to pass legislation to regulate what goes on with our own kids. What are some things we can do today to minimize harm?

Stephen Kent, Bus Eireann CEO

Stephen Kent of Geeky Stoics lists off similarities between Stoic Philosophy and Star Wars. Get full access to Geeky Stoics at www.geekystoics.com/subscribe

As discourse around squatting reaches a tipping point, Stephen Kent returns to the pod to talk with Ravi about whether squatter incidents are growing, or if this is a manufactured phenomenon. The Economist recently published a comprehensive look at why young women are now more likely to identify as liberal and young men are more likely to identify as conservative. Ravi and Stephen debate the findings and speculate over the reasons behind this gender divide. Finally, Ravi and Stephen delve into the controversial topic of euthanasia, or medical aid in death. They react to the increasing number of U.S. laws surrounding the practice and how the domestic debate compares to other countries. Squatter Hysteria - 0:01 Youth Political Divide - 21:38 Dying with Dignity - 33:50 Voicemail - 53:07 Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on the show! 321-200-0570 Subscribe to our feed on Spotify: http://bitly.ws/zC9K Subscribe to our Substack: https://thelostdebate.substack.com/ Follow The Branch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebranchmedia/ Follow The Branch on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebranchmedia Follow The Branch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebranchmedia The Branch website: http://thebranchmedia.org/ Lost Debate is also available on the following platforms:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-debate/id1591300785 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vTERJNTc1ODE3Mzk3Nw  iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-lost-debate-88330217/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/752ca262-2801-466d-9654-2024de72bd1f/the-lost-debate 

Insights from C.S. Lewis and George Washington on being better than we actually are. Turns out “fake it to make it” might actually be a decent mantra for self-improvement. This is Geeky Stoics. A Podcast and Newsletter about the wisdom to be found in popular culture.TRANSCRIPTI've been thinking a lot lately about imposter syndrome and when exactly I'm going to feel like the person I one day wish to be.There's a future me out there who I believe is more disciplined and entrepreneurial, creative, brave, and patient.When is he going to arrive?There's a lot that I want to say on this subject.It's one that I refer to as self-actualization, and I'm going to share two insights with you on that, one from C.S.Lewis and another from George Washington biographer Richard Brookhiser.In Mere Christianity, a book by C.S.Lewis, he lays out the practical path to being a Christian.Contrary to what many in the world teach, particularly in the church, Lewis offers a poetic case for what you might recognize as fake it to make it.At some point, we have to decide, I am an artist.I am an author.I am a Christian.I am a soldier.Declaring it so might actually be your best hope of realizing it in the real world.This is CS Lewis.When you are not feeling particularly friendly but know you ought to be, the best thing you can do very often is to put on a friendly manner and behave as if you were a nicer person than you actually are.And in a few minutes, as we have all noticed, you will be really feeling friendlier than you were.Just by pretending.Very often the only way to get a quality in reality is to start behaving as if you had it all along.Pretending.C.S.Lewis, ever the fan of imaginative play and make-believe, suggests here that to be more Christ-like, a believer's best hope is to role-play.Your heart may never be fully transformed in this life, but you're better served by pretending that it is.Do this every single day in every walk of your life that you see as important.Fatherhood, motherhood, marriage, career, creativity, spirituality.Now, in George Washington on Leadership, a book by Richard Brookhiser, he tells of how Washington would inspire his troops throughout his military career.Washington's letters and accounts of WashingtonAt war, show that the famed General and Father of America often referred to his colleagues as, quote, my brave fellows when addressing them.My brave fellows, I ask you to reenlist.My brave fellows, fight.Richard Brookhiser says, maybe they would go home or run away and not be brave at all, but Washington would get them to be brave by telling them that they are.Now imagine if you went through life like the Cowardly Lion and the Wizard of Oz, both being told that you're a coward and telling it to yourself every single day.And then someone comes along and tells you that you could be brave and even that perhaps you already are brave.Anybody who's raised kids knows that this kind of rhetorical nudge matters a heck of a lot in helping kids realize their potential.Start being the person you want to be today.Tell yourself you are that person.You might find that by saying it, you hold yourself closer to the standards of that future you that you want to one day arrive.This is a complex subject.You know, you don't want to fake.You don't want to be disingenuous.You don't want to be unreal.You also don't want to, you know, carry a sort of hubris like you're better than you are.This is, of course, the nature of balance.You want to try to get these things in balance with one another.But you do have to aspire to be that future version of yourself.And that might just mean that you have to role play it and act it out every single day.I hope you can find that balance.I'm Stephen Kent and you're listening to the Geeky Stoics Podcast.You can find out more about what we do, finding wisdom in pop culture, books, TV, and movies over at geekystoics.com.Sign up for a free subscription and do leave a kind review on this podcast.It'll help you get your day off to a good start.That's what we aim for here and hope that you have a wonderful end of the week and a great weekend.Be well and we'll see you soon. Get full access to Geeky Stoics at www.geekystoics.com/subscribe

Will Congress ban TikTok? Ravi and guest co-host Stephen Kent explore the platform's data practices, censorship, and why its China-based parent company, ByteDance, could pose national security risks. They then examine Google AI's “Gemini,” and how recent critiques of the tool's biased portrayals of historical figures exemplify the challenges tech companies face in curbing AI-driven bias and misinformation. A comprehensive new report from The Economist shows American high school standards are on the decline. They discuss its effects on kids across the country and what sensible schooling solutions could look like. Finally, have blue cities backtracked? Ravi and Stephen take a look at Super Tuesday's outcomes and why they may signal a change in political trends. Timestamps: TikTok Ban - 1:07 Woke AI - 23:31 Blue City Backtrack - 32:54 Falling Standards - 48:33 Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on the show! 321-200-0570 Subscribe to our feed on Spotify: http://bitly.ws/zC9K Subscribe to our Substack: https://thelostdebate.substack.com/ Follow The Branch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebranchmedia/ Follow The Branch on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebranchmedia Follow The Branch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebranchmedia The Branch website: http://thebranchmedia.org/ Lost Debate is also available on the following platforms:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-debate/id1591300785 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vTERJNTc1ODE3Mzk3Nw  iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-lost-debate-88330217/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/752ca262-2801-466d-9654-2024de72bd1f/the-lost-debate

In this episode of Rule the Galaxy Joe is late...DDoc, Alfie and Brent lead the way with special guests: Riley Blanton and Stephen Kent. These two are friends of the show and run Geeky Stoics (YourTube, Podcast, Substack) Go back and check out Riley on his old show Star Wars Report Go check out Stephen on old episodes of Beltway Banthas and in his book, How the Force Can Fix the World The crew covers so many topics, LOTR, GOT, West Wing, Dune, and so many more. We catch up on Bad Batch and try to get these two to ICCC in October. Thanks to Joey Mulinaro for the shout out about our show!

Stephen Kent joins the Bullpen to talk about Christian Nationalism and its role in politics. Host: Dr. Rashad Richey (@IndisputableTYT) Bullpen Guest: Stephen Kent *** SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/IndisputableTYT FACEBOOK: ☞ https://www.facebook.com/IndisputableTYT TWITTER: ☞ https://www.twitter.com/IndisputableTYT INSTAGRAM: ☞ https://www.instagram.com/IndisputableTYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear from Bus Éireann CEO Stephen Kent

Is Matthew Vaughn's newest Apple Studio's film worth the price of admission? Remso saw and gives his breakdown and score.Other stuff this week:Marc interviews Eric July-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14dhWxdZzJMCheck out Stephen Kent's newest Skytalker episode-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FM3UVCjOYkFor the full episode, join the Second Print Comics Club, where you'll also get loads of perks like free comics, trade paperbacks and hardcovers. Plus you'll get exclusive shows like Thunderstruck! (the world's only Thunderstrike podcast), Moore to the Story, Remso Rants, SPC Classic Deep Dives, and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/second-print-comics-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This show aired on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 on 107.9 and 980 The WAAV in Wilmington, NC. Guests include Stephen Kent and Michele Morrow. The Independent Vote, Media Panel, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Kenny from Iarnród Éireann, Graeme McQueen of the Dublin Airport Authority, and Stephen Kent, Chief Executive of Bus Éireann join the programme to discuss the festive travel rush.

Special Intro: Janet Fielding – Tegan Jovanka from Doctor Who Film at 11: Godzilla Minus One (2023) Book IT: Author Stephen Kent joins us to discuss his book How the Force Can Fix the World (2021)   Scroll With IT: Sports Illustrated used some AI writers and immediately deleted the work when it was discovered to be computer generated. Disney is planning to release some of their COVID-era movies to theaters in 2024 for the first time.   Show Notes: https://bit.ly/tms121223

Join three friends of the pod discuss all sorts of stuff on this week's QuickCuts episode. I couldn't get them to stop yapping, so this episode is a bit long but it's got some good tidbits. Ro and Dave break down some Kathleen Kenedy news, the MCU versus Star Wars on the small screen, Dave Filoni's promotion, and a #SentryMode 5 question quiz with Daniel Sparks. These are some great people joining me and some pretty riveting topics. Join Ro and guests Dave Humphreys, Ambrose and Stephen Kent discuss and possibly piss half of you off. But, I'm sure we'll be redeemed at the end just like Vader. Download and listen today! We are a proud founding member of the Red5Network, and that's the scuttlebutt.

It's all a matter of perspective, and perspective is often a matter of choice. Have you ever read (or been read) The Snow Queen (1844)? It's a classic children's fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, the storyteller behind The Little Mermaid, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Princess & The Pea, and The Ugly Ducking. Elements of this fairytale are used in Disney's Frozen, which hit theaters 10 years ago today, as well as C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. In the tale, the Devil creates a mirror with the cursed ability to make the beholder see ugliness in beautiful things, and wickedness in what is good. It also accentuates the largess of negative things. Everything is worse. In the mirror, “the loveliest landscapes look like boiled spinach and the best people appear ugly, or as if they are standing on their head — their faces distorted and unrecognizable. The smallest freckle spreads over one's entire nose and mouth.”Yeah, this seems like something a demon would do. Knowing just how susceptible people are to their reflection and to first impressions, this mirror could change the hearts of mankind and the attitude of the entire planet. And it does. In a battle of sorts with God's angels, the mirror is shattered into billions of pieces. The shards, some microscopic in size, fall to Earth and bore into the eyes and skin of unsuspecting people. We know how easy this is in real life. Anyone who has ever been at the beach has experienced a gust of wind that kicks up the sand furthest from the waterline. It gets in your eyes all too easily.Once the shard is in your eye, your perspective is changed, as if you see through the glass as a lens on life.In this tale, negativity and a sour outlook on the world is foisted upon unsuspecting individuals. It's not their choice. But the utility of the story is to consider how the Devil's glass shard may play a role in your real life. Someone said something to you that felt like an attack. Was it? Or are you just inclined to take it as such? The movie you paid $50 to go see in theaters didn't quite meet your expectations. Did you try judging the film separately from your lofty expectations? On its own merits instead of yours….You're caught in Thanksgiving traffic on the road home. A total standstill. Have you been inconvenienced or is this merely a fine opportunity to exit the car and stretch your legs? (Yes, this was our drive home last week from Nashville) Epictetus put this struggle in simple terms, “It is not events that disturb people, it is their judgments concerning them.”Marcus Aurelius would later write in Meditations, “If you are pained by any external thing, it is not this thing that disturbs you, but your own judgment about it. And it is in your power to wipe out this judgment now.”Within Stoicism is a long trail of clever comments and observations about perception. If the philosophy were to be boiled down 3 Pillars, that would be one of them. Just as your eyes can deceive you, your impressions can as well. Question your inner monologue, that voice which is inclined toward cynicism and wicked intent. Maybe that thing your spouse, boss, sibling, girlfriend, or boyfriend said was not meant to hurt you — maybe they just lack your skill with words, and perhaps they lack some self-awareness about the way their words sound. This is a choice. Saint Thomas Aquinas defined love as “The choice to will the good of the other.” Sometimes it will take an act of Will to see the best in a situation, a movie, a person, or their words. Remove the glass shard from your eye. Flush it out this week. And when it returns, which it will — rinse and repeat. This is the way. Thank you for reading Geeky Stoics. Would you consider joining up as a Paid Supporter of the site to help make our work possible?Two new videos to watch this weekFirst, Stephen Kent produced a dramatic reading of The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers. Campbell is read by William Walker Smith, and Moyers by Stephen Kent. This short passage from 1988 is about urban violence, social unrest, and crime…and how a decline of myth in society has led to more of it in American cities. Then to follow it up, Riley Blanton of Geeky Stoics did an analysis of the same passage in The Power of Myth. He goes a bit deeper on how this demythologized culture is impacting entertainment and our favorite film franchises. Get full access to Geeky Stoics at www.geekystoics.com/subscribe

WE ARE NOW GEEKY STOICS. Enjoy this new episode of the podcast where Stephen Kent walks through a connection between the writings of Seneca and the fall of Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars Episode III. Get full access to Geeky Stoics at www.geekystoics.com/subscribe

Stu Burguiere breaks down the wild new TikTok fad that has influencers sharing portions of a 2002 Osama bin Laden letter with reverence. How could so many people fall for this amount of stupidity this quickly? Then, BlazeTV's Sara Gonzales joins to sort through the newly released numbers showing the true impact of the pandemic on our education system. And the Consumer Choice Center's Stephen Kent joins to explain why Nikki Haley's comments on free speech and social media miss the mark. TODAY'S SPONSORS   FACTOR MEAL DELIVERY Head to http://www.FactorMeals.com/America50 and use the promo code “AMERICA50” to get 50% off   REAL ESTATE AGENTS I TRUST For more information, please visit http://www.RealEstateAgentsITrust.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Qui-Gon Jinn is a quote machine. Probably more than any Jedi Master in Star Wars, even more than Yoda. During his one film, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Qui-Gon delivers a quip to Jar Jar Binks that is more important than you may realize. Jar Jar almost gets them both killed. Qui-Gon is a tad flustered by this and asks, “What are you, brainless?” Jar Jar says back, “I can speak”Qui-Gon responds, “The ability to speak doesn't make you intelligent.” Many of you receiving this email today are new to This Is The Way and joined us by signing up at our table at NC Comicon. Welcome! We hope this message today is of use to you in the week ahead. I have to repeat this to myself often. Over the weekend I was in Durham, North Carolina for NC Comicon. That's my hometown. It was great to be back and to present a talk in front of a live audience titled, “Fear, Hate, Anger, Not Today” about the most worthwhile virtues of Star Wars.I spoke for about 30 minutes. And if I hadn't significantly edited down my remarks, it could have been closer to 50. The goal of public speaking is not to say everything you want to say, and it's not to say everything that could be said. It's to say what needs to be said. Nothing more. I hope I got that balance right. In a few weeks, we'll share a video of that talk, so you can let me know.If you don't think Qui-Gon has this right, consider Seneca, the Roman philosopher and advisor to the emperor of the Roman Empire. He wrote a lot about speaking and rhetoric, especially in his now-published letters to a friend named Lucilius. In one Seneca writes about the lawyers in Rome:“Even in an advocate (lawyer) I should be careful to allow such uncontrolled speed in delivery, all in an unruly rush; how could a judge (or jury) be expected to keep up with it? —- You will be doing the right if you do not listen to people who are more concerned with the quantity than the quality of what they say.” Seneca doesn't care for fast talkers and ramblers of the Roman legal scene. He brings it up numerous times over the years as he's writing to Lucilius. As I've built a career as a writer, occasional public speaker, and TV commentator, I know this wisdom from Seneca to be true. You want to say memorable things. After all, “bumper sticker wisdom” is called that for a reason. It can fit on a sticker, and people want to share it with others. Because it's clever and quick. Essays and monologues aren't nearly as cool as: “Speak less, smile more” (Hamilton) and “Do or do not, there is no try”(Star Wars)This week, try to catch yourself when you're saying more than is necessary. Edit yourself when possible. The truth of your heart and mind shines the brightest when fewer words are getting in the way. This is the way.Thank you for being part of THIS IS THE WAY, a newsletter from Stephen Kent (that's me) and Riley Blanton, about the life lessons and wisdom from within Star Wars and other great stories.This is a free letter that goes out at least once per week with the goal of helping you be the best version of yourself in a crazy world. This newsletter is free, but….there is a paid version as well which gets you more regular emails throughout the week, more tips and tricks for life, the ability to comment on articles, and opportunities to hang out with Stephen, Riley, and other subscribers. We're building a community of Star Wars fans who love the philosophy of these films. You should join us! Upgrade your Subscription and start tapping into the perks of Supporting This Is The WayPaid Subscribers also get earlier access to podcasts, videos, and special releases from This Is The Way. Our YouTube channel is still getting started and you can find it now… Walk The Way Get full access to Geeky Stoics at www.geekystoics.com/subscribe

We hear from drivers taking part in the unofficial action and speak to Stephen Kent, CEO at Bus Éireann.

Change is painful, and yet it can still be so beautiful. In this episode, Stephen Kent reflects on parenting and a new song from musician Noah Gundersen called "Haunted House"Listen to the song herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYTg47b2Xv4Follow us on Substack and join the communityhttps://thisistheway.substack.com/Join Walk The Way on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrtAeMhf3qJcD2xjeMNNE1AFollow us on Substack and join the community https://thisistheway.substack.com/Join Walk The Way on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrtAeMhf3qJcD2xjeMNNE1A Get full access to Geeky Stoics at www.geekystoics.com/subscribe

Stephen Kent, CEO at Bus Éireann, discusses latest school transport issues as contractors say they are unable to run bus services in a number of counties.

As the first Republican debate grows closer, Stu Burguiere once again dives into the state of the 2024 election and examines the latest Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis polling out of Iowa as well as surprising movement from unexpected candidates like Vivek Ramaswamy. Things are definitely heating up! Then, author Stephen Kent joins to break down the many ways Joe Biden and his administration are trying to turn the tide of the "Let's Go Brandon!" meme. And speaking of Joe Biden, the president has finally arrived in Maui for his post-wildfire photo shoot. TODAY'S SPONSORS:   BIRCH GOLD GROUP Text STU to 989898 to claim your free infokit on gold today. With an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, THOUSANDS of happy customers, and countless 5-star reviews, Birch Gold is who you can trust to protect your future   REAL ESTATE AGENTS I TRUST For more information, please visit http://www.RealEstateAgentsITrust.com   MIRACLE MADE SHEETS Go to http://www.TryMiracle.com/STU to try Miracle Made sheets today! And, whether you're buying them for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, if you order today, you can save over 40%! And if you use the promo code, “STU”, at checkout, you'll get 3 FREE TOWELS and save an EXTRA 20%! Miracle is so confident in their product, it's backed with a 30-day money-back guarantee – so if you aren't 100% satisfied, you'll get a full refund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Heard Tell Good Talks our guest is Stephen Kent of the Consumers Choice Center who joins to talk about the Federal Trade Commissions 0-4 record during the Biden Administration in pressing anti-trust cases, why the agency's current leadership is ideological driven rather than best practices based, and explaining the nomenclature of govenrments ongoing war with big tech, gaming, and other indiustries. Plus, Stephen talks about his exellent Substack "The Is The Way" that uses posetive examples from media, movies, books, and tv to inspire and uplift folks.All that and more on this episode of Heard Tell.--------------------Questions, comments, concerns, ideas, or epistles? Email us HeardTellShow@gmail.comPlease make sure to follow to @Heard Tell, like the program, comment with your thoughts, and share with others.Heard Tell SubStack Free to subscribe, comes right to your inboxSupport Heard Tell here: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/4b87f374-cace-44ea-960c-30f9bf37bcff/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/heard-tell/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of Rule the Galaxy, I give the regular crew of Alfie, DDoc, and Brent the night off. They do such a great job taking care of things on this podcast...and keeping this thing running. In place of them I have three of the gentlemen that really made my son and I want to start a podcast.  Riley Blanton formerly of Star Wars Report, now hosting Walk the Way with Stephen Kent. Steve Glosson, host of Geek Out Loud Scott Ryfun, the most-listened to man in South Georgia radio, and host of My Star Wars Story. We discuss podcasting, fandom, Lando, Spiderman, how much money Scott spends, and so much more. Give it a listen for some Star Wars fun

Your Heard Tell Show for Monday, July 31st, 2023 is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by having some grown folk talk about "small towns" as they actually exist, not just as country songs, stereotypes, or the latest trench in the ongoing culture wars. Host Andrew talks from personal experience from working in the trucking industry what is happening to the 30K plus employees of Yellow Freight as their company ceases operations. Our guest is Stephen Kent of the Consumers Choice Center who joins to talk about the Federal Trade Commissions 0-4 record during the Biden Administration in pressing anti-trust cases, why the agency's current leadership is ideological driven rather than best practices based, and explaining the nomenclature of govenrments ongoing war with big tech, gaming, and other indiustries. Plus, Stephen talks about his exellent Substack "The Is The Way" that uses posetive examples from media, movies, books, and tv to inspire and uplift folks. We finish like we always do on a good note, this time a math teacher who gave one of his students far more than just a grade. All that and more on this episode of Heard Tell.--------------------Questions, comments, concerns, ideas, or epistles? Email us HeardTellShow@gmail.comPlease make sure to follow to @Heard Tell, like the program, comment with your thoughts, and share with others.Heard Tell SubStack Free to subscribe, comes right to your inboxSupport Heard Tell here: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/4b87f374-cace-44ea-960c-30f9bf37bcff/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/heard-tell/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you loved Beltway Banthas, you can still keep learning from Star Wars. Stephen Kent has a new podcast with co-host Riley Blanton, it's called Walk The Way. Inspired by the writing from How The Force Can Fix The World and This Is The Way, Walk The Way is dedicated to building a community around popular fiction and self-improvement. Myth can make us better, George Lucas knew that. Find WALK THE WAY on your favorite podcast app today and Subscribe Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/23aR2KZ1r8l65SFQsqVtAI?si=06199c5c8d5d4e1b https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/walk-the-way/id1698316253 The YouTube channel is just getting started, but you can Subscribe here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrtAeMhf3qJcD2xjeMNNE1A

Today we are excited to be joined by Stephen Kent, a political speaker/writer in Washington, D.C., and the author of the book "How the Force Can Fix the World: Lessons on Life, Liberty, and Happiness from a Galaxy Far, Far Away". He is also our very first guest on the show, and we had a blast getting to dive deeper into philosophy, politics, and life values that are paralleled in the great story of Star Wars.  We get to know Stephen and his background in politics and podcasting, before jumping right into his book and the major themes within. We touch on the values and larger meaning of Star Wars, before getting into the idea of free will and how it applies to clone troopers. Later, we discuss the possibility of combining the ideology of the Sith and the Jedi, along with masks worn in Star Wars and in our own lives. Do we all wear masks at some point, and can they be used for good? And is the concept of empathy disappearing from society as we speak? Before wrapping things up, we dive into a major theme that is prevalent in almost all of our favorite fandom properties such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones, and that is our heroes aging. We have seen Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan, Indiana Jones, etc. being portrayed as old and washed up, struggling to rise to glory again. We touch on the audience's reception of such things, and what we think about the pattern.All this and more that we can't wait for you to hear! 01:15 - Introducing Stephen Kent12:44 - Star Wars Values, Redemption Stories, and Cancel Culture31:52 - Clone Troopers and Free Will, Combining Values of the Jedi and Sith40:45 - Masks We Wear, Why Star Wars is So Meaningful, The Lack of Empathy in People and Politics, Convenience Breeds Reliance1:15:30- How the Force Can Fix the World1:16:40 - The Last Jedi, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Indiana Jones, and the Aging of Our HeroesYou can find "How the Force Can Fix the World" wherever books are sold and in audiobook form on Audible! You can find Stephen Kent on:- Twitter: stephen_kent89- thisistheway.substack.com- "Walk the Way" podcast on all major podcast platforms!Follow us on social media:Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @whysosidiouspodYouTube: www.youtube.com/@whysosidiouspod?app=desktopEmail us questions/requests: whysosidious@yahoo.comSubscribe, Rate, and Review!

Stephen Kent, public relations specialist at the Consumer Choice Center, stops by to talk with Matt about next Wednesday's How to be a Pundit workshop at The Leadership Institute. They also discuss Stephen's latest piece at the Washington Examiner, Harrison Ford will not be coddled.

John's discusses the GOP's response to the murder of Jordan Neely. The mentally ill man was screaming on the subway when a marine placed him in a chokehold for 15 minutes until he died. So far police have not pressed any charges. Marie from Atlanta calls to talk about Jordan Neely and Justice Clarence Thomas. Then John welcomes back Professors Corey Brettschneider and Julie Suk. They talk about Julie's new book "After Misogyny: How the Law Fails Women and What to Do about It". And then for Star Wars Day - John interviews Stephen Kent about his book “How the Force Can Fix the World: Lessons on Life, Liberty, and Happiness from a Galaxy Far, Far Away".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this explosive episode, BlazeTV's Stu Burguiere reveals the chilling truth behind "The Collapse of the American City," showing the terrifying urban decay in America. From Phoenix's tent city crisis to San Francisco's crime epidemic, Stu examines the challenges faced by businesses like Whole Foods and Nordstrom as they're forced to close their doors. Then, Stu welcomes author Stephen Kent to explore connections between modern society and "The Mandalorian" on Star Wars Day. Plus, learn how Dr. Shawn Rowland's company, Jase Medical, is tackling health care shortages amid a struggling supply chain. Don't miss this hard-hitting episode. TODAY'S SPONSORS:   PUREHEALTH RESEARCH Try Liver Health Formula today by going to http://www.GetLiverHelp.com/Stu and claim your 5 FREE bonus gifts   REAL ESTATE AGENTS I TRUST For more information, please visit http://www.RealEstateAgentsITrust.com   “RE-OPENING” ‘Re-Opening' is available NOW to stream on BlazeTV. Head on over to http://www.BlazeTV.com/Reopening and use the code “reopening” to get $20 off your subscription Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sith are the dark lords of Star Wars. But what do they want? Are they logically consistent antagonists, with clear rationales for their goals and methods, or just mustache-twirling villains with no depth?   Stephen Kent and Mike TV join to discuss

Stephen Kent, author of How The Force Can Fix The World: Lessons on Life, Liberty and Happiness from a Galaxy Far, Far Away, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Thursday to celebrate May the 4th Be With You aka Star Wars Day. How The Force Can Fix The World: Lessons on Life, Liberty and Happiness from a Galaxy Far, Far Away, a groundbreaking book about the power of the Star Wars story and the real impact its universalist message can have on political polarization: https://www.amazon.com/How-Force-Can-Fix-World/dp/B09HV8D2TD/ He is the editor of the Substack THIS IS THE WAY: https://thisistheway.substack.com/ 40TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" returned to theaters for a 40th anniversary rerelease running from April 28 – May 4 in the U.S.  For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour of the morning show, Larry O'Connor and Mercedes Schlapp talked to the Daily Mail's James Franey and Stephen Kent.  They also discussed the latest Critter News. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.