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Inside Trump's White House, the Epstein Files Caused a Freakout - The New York Times What to know about a deal to end the Iran war | AP News Donald Trump on $300B fund for Iran: 'People can decide to do that'

Hey what's up hello! This week we're back with a follow-up to something we touched on last week: ✨yearning✨. Why do queer folks do so much of it and the straights.... don't?Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod  Follow: @soundsfakepod    Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt  www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Let’s Make a Deal! News Dominated by … SpaceX This week – Fed rate Decision Need a new CTP (SPACEX?) PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? PayPal.Donation.Button({ env:'production', hosted_button_id:'JJJHP2GDEJC7J', image: { src:'https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif', alt:'Donate with PayPal button', title:'PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!', } }).render('#donate-button'); Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - Let's Make a Deal! - News Dominated by ... SpaceX - This week - Fed rate Decision - Need a new CTP (SPACEX?) Markets - Another V Formation - Nearing Highs again - IPO Madness - Anthropic and OpenAi - SpaceX IPO - could drain markets - More AI valuations through the roof DEDICATION: Stu Schifter - my good friend of 30 years passed away last night... battled Cancer for 2 years. Market Valuations - S&P 500 Forward P/E = 22.5 - 10-yr average =  19–20x - Long-term average 18-19 - Not cheap, pricing in a lot of earnings growth. - NASDAQ 100 forward P/E =  23-24 - 1-yr average   ~23x - 20-yr average  ~20–21x - Not screaming expensive on a forward basis - - NOTE: Training P/E = 33-40 NEW Playbook - But the Rumor and Buy the News - used to be Buy the Rumor and Sell the News - This is why there is an announcement about something and then a date to follow.... - Monday = Deal, Friday = signing On that note - What is the deal anyway? - Seems that we  (USA) moving out our navy before the final - Straights of Hormuz opening -?? - Has anyone seen the text? - We are no better than we were before all this started... Headline Nonsense - Fox Business: Beware the ticking time bomb hiding in your 401(k) - Required minimum distributions can trigger taxes on Social Security benefits and boost Medicare premiums - This is not a ticking time bomb. This is just reality when you have a lot saved and need to start withdrawals - HOWEVER - there are ways around this and we have helped clients with this. - - Listeners - if you have a 401k and think that you will be paying too much later on - we can take a look at the options... More Retirement Alerts - Social Security running out again.... - Less that 10 year until the reserves are exhausted - The Social Security Administration's newly released 2026 Trustees Report confirms that the federal retirement safety net is less than seven years away from fiscal depletion, as the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund will completely exhaust its accumulated reserves in the fourth quarter of 2032. - Once the reserve dries up, ongoing tax revenues will cover only 78% of scheduled retirement benefits, according to the report. - Some of the blame is being laid on the OBBBA with higher standard deductions and lower taxes on SS Benefits - "The OBBBA also adds a temporary additional standard deduction for taxpayers over age 65," it says. "As a result, less income tax will be paid on Social Security benefits, and the OASI and DI Trust Funds will receive lower levels of revenue in the future from income taxation of Social Security benefits." PSA - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a recall of more than 900 cases of Alfredo sauce at its highest risk level after a supplier recalled a dry milk powder ingredient used in the product due to potential salmonella contamination. - The FDA designated the recall as a Class I event, its most serious classification, meaning there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. - The Coffee Connexion Co., Inc. - According to the FDA, the product was distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Monday Markets - 5:45PM Sunday night we see an announcement that there is a Deal! - Why 5:45PM???????? - Futures rally, oil drops - This is just days after the market already surged after a Truth Social post last Thursday that said that the US will "soon" sign a deal with IRAN ---- That pushed up markets quite a bit too - Buy the rumor and buy the news... Reality Check - Thursday: Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that “we have a deal that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.” - Monday: 60-day period delay to continue discussions of nuclear issues - Is there a sucker in all of this? $ for IRAN - Supposedly there i some deal... - A $300 billion private fund designed ?to trigger investment into Iran is outlined in the U.S.-Iran framework agreement and more than half that sum has already been committed, a source with ?direct knowledge of the deal told Reuters. - The fund is designed to give both sides an economic incentive to conclude a final deal, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the plan has not yet been announced as Washington and Tehran prepare to sign on Friday. SpaceX - IPO - Finally! $135 per share - Rose to $160+/- on the debut day - Rather smooth process and very orderly - A total of $85B was raised - due to an add-on additional green-shoe that was allowed ($10B) for institutions. - Rose another $20% on Monday - Retail got about 20% of the deal (down from 30%) Oracle - Oracle Corp. shares declined after the company reported quarterly capital expenses that were higher than estimates, raising investor concerns about the profitability of the AI infrastructure business. - The company expects to spend about $70 billion on net capital expenditures in the current fiscal year, and plans to raise another $40 billion in equity and debt. - Oracle's cloud infrastructure business gained 93% to $5.8 billion, and total cloud revenue is projected to jump about 61% in the quarter ending in August. - The increase of $5B over the course of the year was disconcerting to investors. - Shares dropped the most in over 6 months on the news CPI and PPI - May CPI was mixed but generally cooler on the core reading, with headline CPI up 0.5% month-over-month, matching consensus, while Core CPI rose 0.2%, below the 0.3% consensus and below Briefing's 0.4% estimate. - The softer core CPI reading suggests some easing in underlying consumer inflation pressures, which is the more constructive part of the inflation picture. - May PPI was firmer than expected on the headline reading, with PPI up 1.1% versus 0.7% consensus and 0.8% Briefing estimate, matching the prior month's revised 1.1% pace. - Core PPI rose 0.4%, matching consensus and coming in below the prior month's revised 0.7%, indicating wholesale inflation remained elevated but did not accelerate further on the core measure. - Taken together, the CPI and PPI reports point to a mixed inflation backdrop: consumer-level core inflation looked somewhat better, but producer-level price pressures remained sticky. Cyberdyne - Anthropic announced Claude Fable 5, a Mythos-class model that will be available to its enterprise customers and paid subscribers. - The company unveiled Mythos in April and has limited the rollout because of its advanced cybersecurity capabilities. - Anthropic said Claude Fable 5?s broad release is possible because of new safeguards that block responses in specific high-risk areas. - WAIT! The US government PULLED the plug on Mythos and Fable for any foreign national - From Anthropic - The US government, citing national security authorities, has issued an export control directive to suspend all access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 by any foreign national, whether inside or outside the United States, including foreign national Anthropic employees. The net effect of this order is that we must abruptly disable Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all our customers to ensure compliance. Access to all other Anthropic models will not be affected. OpenAi - Confidentially flies for IPO - Sends financials and IPO materials to regulators - making sue all in good order. - This allows the company to iron out accounting, compliance, and regulatory issues in private without triggering a "media circus" or alerting competitors to their financials Last Friday..... - Nonfarm payrolls jumped a seasonally adjusted 172,000 for the period, down slightly from the upwardly revised 179,000 in April and far above the Dow Jones consensus estimate for 80,000. - The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, as expected. - Average hourly earnings rose 0.3% for the month and were up 3.4% over the past year, both in line with the Wall Street consensus. Screwworm - The New World screwworm has been detected in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, the first known case of that fly in the United States since 2017. - New World screwworm larvae “burrow into the flesh of living animals, causing serious damage to livestock and economic losses,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. - The USDA and Texas officials are taking immediate action to contain and eradicate the pest. - In December, the Food and Drug Administration granted conditional approval to the topical solution Exzolt Cattle-CA1, which is used to prevent and treat New World screwworm infestations and is produced by Merck & Co. - What is going to happen to beef prices? Real Estate - Nationwide, 5.8% of all home listings were pulled off the market in April, according to Redfin. - Delistings were up 3.8% compared with March. - Atlanta saw the highest share of homes come off the market in April, with 1 in 10 delisted. San Jose, California, followed with roughly 9% pulled, then Los Angeles (7.8%), Dallas (7.8%) and Seattle (7.7%).  In other news.... - The Japanese city of Utsunomiya has suspended all 94 of the primary and middle schools ?that it operates on Monday after its ?first-ever bear sighting, a municipal official said. - The city of half-a-million residents about 100 km (60 miles) north of Tokyo said ?the bear was first seen in a residential ?area near a park on Saturday evening. It ?remains at large after the last sighting early ?Monday morning about half a kilometre from a ?middle school.   Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? 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You're listening to Bardtenders! In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... Finally arriving at The Bitterspine Straights with hopes of aiding Alistair in finding Richter, our adventurers navigate their way to The Midas. Izzy looks through the fog, Nattie expresses some feelings about another passenger, and Rune lands some killer puns. ------------Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials, and check out what all of our bards are up to! You can also check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/Bardtenders to find ways to listen to the show, join our Discord!Support the show

Katie Smith, Russell Fuller and Leon Smith look back on former champion Stan Wawrinka's final French Open campaign ending and British qualifier Toby Samuel beaten in straight sets by Alex de Minaur.But there was success for Britain's Katie Boulter, who goes into the second round.TIMECODES00:36 Wawrinka bids farewell to French Open03:39 Wawrinka interview post match06:42 Toby Samuel French Open debut08:10 Toby Samuel Interview post matchTo listen to French Open Daily, just search ‘Tennis' on BBC Sounds. Coverage begins from 1pm on Tuesday 26th May - British number one Cameron Norrie in his first-round match….following that a combination of Lois Boisson v Anna Kalinskaya and last year's French Open winner Coco Gauff begins her title defence.

“The dangers are human, not AI. What's dangerous is what a human does with AI, not what the AI does itself. In fact, even the idea that there is such a thing as the AI in itself is a mistake.” — Keith Teare I'm in Korea this week. So rather than doing a traditional one-on-one That Was the Week tech summary, Keith Teare and I are trying something different. We invited Jonathan Rauch — Brookings Institution senior fellow, serial author and one of the most rigorous minds in Washington — onto the show to discuss AI. Rauch had a simple mission. He wanted to find out why Keith Teare is just about the only person in the universe who believes that AI is benign. Jon had five buckets of doom to dump on Keith: labour market disruption, political upheaval, mental health and cognition, malicious actors, and the biggest daddy of all — AI developing consciousness, setting its own agenda, and killing everyone (even Keith). But Keith maintained his Yorkshire stoicism under intense scrutiny from the analogue Rauch machine. AI is a word-counting machine, he explained. Large language models train on words, not experience. They split words into a probabilistic graph of correlations. When you ask a question, a large statistical engine fires, word by word. In that sense, he says, AI is no cleverer than a calculator. The idea that it has awareness, consciousness, or a plan is mythological. What's dangerous is what a human does with AI, not what AI does itself. The dangers, he says, are human. Jon wasn't entirely reassured (his Brookings brand is scepticism, after all). What worries him most is that humans will handle these technologies irresponsibly. On that, he and Keith agree. The short-term labour disruption will be significant. White-collar service provision — legal, accounting, junior consulting — is already going. Jobs will go too. Work, Keith insists, will not. But nobody in politics is having the conversation about what comes next. Not JD. Not AOC. Only Keith and Jon. Five Takeaways •       AI Is a Word-Counting Machine: Keith's Core Argument: Large language models train on words and only words. They split those words into a probabilistic graph — how close is word A to word B? When you ask a question, a large statistical engine fires, producing output word by word. There is no awareness. There is no consciousness. There is no plan. The idea that such a system could develop its own agenda is mythological. It's no cleverer than a calculator. It's just a very big, very fast calculator. Rauch's counter: the brain is also just dumb neurons. We get emergence from dumb neurons. Keith's reply: what the AI can do is constrained by what humans allow it to do. The agency is human. •       Doomerism as Business Model: Before engaging with any specific AI doom argument, Keith signals a prior: whenever there is ambiguity in a major technological change, a business model emerges to monetize doubt. It was true of nuclear power. It was true of climate change. It is true of AI. This doesn't mean the fears are groundless — they wouldn't sell if they weren't reasonable. But it means they should be approached with prior scepticism. The doom argument works precisely because AI genuinely contains possible negative outcomes. The business model packages and amplifies those possibilities beyond their actual probability. •       The Guardrails Are Human: Keith's metaphor: AI sits in a prison where humans decide what the doors are. If you give it access to email, it can email. If you don't, it can't. It cannot take actions it has not been permitted to take. The word “guardrails” is commonly used, and it's apt: the constraints on what AI can do are entirely under human control. The word output is the statistical engine — that's not controllable. But its ability to act on words is highly constrained. The danger is not what AI does. It is what humans choose to allow AI to do. •       Jobs vs Work: The Labour Disruption Argument: Rauch's young friends in junior consulting are watching their jobs go in real time. Keith distinguishes between jobs — paid labour — and work, which is closer to effort and creative agency. Jobs can go. Work, he argues, will not — humans will always be reinterpreting the future they want and working to make it happen. But the short-term disruption will be significant: white-collar service provision (legal, accounting, consulting), teaching, driving. The wealth creation AI enables could supplement the end of paid labour. But no one in government is having that conversation. •       Rauch's Verdict: Clarified, Not Reassured: After fifty minutes with Keith Teare, Jonathan Rauch reaches a considered position: his worst fear — that AI becomes an autonomous engine of anti-human malfeasance — is unlikely to happen unless humans make it happen. His residual concern: that humans will not handle these technologies as maturely as one could wish. He's not optimistic about political systems that are already too rigid, too partisan, and too dysfunctional to adjust as they did to the industrialization of the late nineteenth century. On that, he and Keith agree. Nobody knows. Not Keith. Not Andrew. And, despite his brilliance, not Jonathan Rauch. About the Guests Keith Teare is a British-American entrepreneur, investor, and publisher of the That Was the Week newsletter. He is a co-founder of TechCrunch. Jonathan Rauch is a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and a contributing writer at The Atlantic. He is the author of The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth, The Happiness Curve, Kindly Inquisitors, Gay Marriage: Why It Is Good for Gays, Good for Straights, and Good for America, and many other books. He is based in Washington, D.C. References: •       That Was the Week by Keith Teare. •       The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth by Jonathan Rauch. •       Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares, If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies — the AI doom book referenced in the conversation. •       Sam Harris and Tristan Harris podcast on AI risk — referenced by Rauch as the catalyst for his questions. •       Episode 2902: Keith Teare on his jobless AI future vision — the preceding TWTW episode directly referenced. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,900 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. 

Bagels Y'all Israel/Lebanon Peace talks. Disney pulling outfits that insinuate coupling between Ariel and her father. Eben Brown on Fox News Polls - US action against Iran and other foreign policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bagels Y'all Israel/Lebanon Peace talks. Disney pulling outfits that insinuate coupling between Ariel and her father. Eben Brown on Fox News Polls - US action against Iran and other foreign policy.

Cormac McGarry, Director for maritime security services at Control Risks

Jon Decker on if the Straights of Hormuz is a joint venture? GBOWR involving Michael Myers and Tomb Raider. Jeff Monosso on how Rex Heuermann, accused Gilgo Beach serial killer, is expected to plead guilty. Artemis II carried flag from Apollo and Space Shuttle missions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Decker on if the Straights of Hormuz is a joint venture? GBOWR involving Michael Myers and Tomb Raider. Jeff Monosso on how Rex Heuermann, accused Gilgo Beach serial killer, is expected to plead guilty. Artemis II carried flag from Apollo and Space Shuttle missions.

4/6/2026 PODCAST Episodes #2346 - #2348 GUESTS: Dr. James Thorp, Mark Lynch, Sen. Doug Mastriano, Paul Teller, Rabbi Yaakov Menken + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth   Want more of today's show? Episode #2346 Bomb, Open Straights, Bomb More and Get Out By May 1 Episode #2347 Callers Weigh in on Grassroots Views on Iran War Episode #2348 Take the 5 Islands, Open the Straits, Declare Victory, Get Out   https://johnfredericksradio.libsyn.com/

Live April 3, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 67)F-15 Downed; Generals Fired; Straights?; Macron; Fraud Czar; Trump | Yaron Brook Show

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. Shapiro discusses today's court ruling on conversion therapy in Colorado as well as Wednesday's big oral arguments case on Birthright citizenship. Mark is later joined by George Rosenthal, a Co-Owner of Throttlenet for Tech Talk Tuesday. Rosenthal disucsses OpenAI's RAMpage and why it will cause your next laptop to cost more, the invisible QR code and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Marrying your first cousin is still legal in Florida.  No NATO support for the US when it comes to the Straights of Hormuz. Math genius runs hundreds of tournament simulations for men's and women's brackets and determines all Top Seeds will go to remaining Four. The effects of Spring Break in Daytona thus far. Your texts and talkbacks.

Marrying your first cousin is still legal in Florida.  No NATO support for the US when it comes to the Straights of Hormuz. Math genius runs hundreds of tournament simulations for men's and women's brackets and determines all Top Seeds will go to remaining Four. The effects of Spring Break in Daytona thus far. Your texts and talkbacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Living in New Zealand is like sitting on the back seat of a bus. You feel cool. The view's great. But when the world goes over a speedbump, we tend to get kicked up in the air just a little bit more than everyone else. The Government says we have more than 50 days' fuel either in the country or in ships that are already enroute. That's reassuring. But as petrol prices have steadily climbed this week, I'm sure I've not been the only one wondering what agency I have in this situation. I don't know about you, but it would be really nice for our household finances to be a little less dependent on the whims and fancies of Donald Trump. Now I totally get that everyone's different and every household has different pressures and needs – I'm not gonna lecture you! But can I gently suggest that this crisis might be the perfect excuse to diversify your household transportation. One of the many reasons I hear for people not wanting to cycle is that they have kids. But in case you've not been paying attention, bike technology has come an awfully long way. Case in point: over the summer holidays I bought a Shotgun. It's a special seat which attaches to a mountain bike in the space between the rider's chest and the handlebars. It has a little harness, footrests and a bar to hold on to. And let me tell you, it is maybe the most fun you can have with a one-year-old. Yes. I ride with my one-year-old. We ride for fun through the local parks. We visit the ducks and the eels or cycle alongside the tram at MOTAT. He's right there in front of me – I can whisper in his ear as we peddle. Look, a dog! We ride for practical commuting purposes, down to the local library, down to school to get his brother, to the supermarket for some milk and a fresh crop of bananas. My son absolutely hates wearing his sunhat but the moment I pull his helmet out he starts squealing with excitement and he gladly lets me clip it underneath his slobbery chin. It's awesome. His older brother has a new bike. Well, not a new one. But a new off-Trade Me bike. He's nine and in his second-to-last year of primary school, so I'm slowly working to teach him the road rules and get him comfortable. They finally finished the contentious cycle lanes at the top of our street, which means he now has a much safer route to ride to school every morning. The Government's recent changes mean he can also legally ride on the footpath. I'm not going to pretend it's a risk-free exercise, but I ride with him and we ride carefully. And with the cycle lanes and the footpath, I figure it's a good way to build some independence and get him ready for intermediate. There's a reason that a few decades ago, so many more kids would ride to school. It's also an excellent way to avoid the traffic jam at drop-off and pick-up times outside his school gate. A couple of days a week, I take both the boys down to the local pump track and watch as the nine-year-old burns off a bit of gas. Which, speaking of, my wife and I aren't burning when we commute to work. I ride a fantastic, light, fast gravel bike. On a busy morning for Auckland traffic, I'm in the office twice as fast as I would be if I decided to drive. Nothing makes me lose my mind like sitting in traffic, so I'm in a much better headspace when I ride to work. And I'm saving $20 on parking. My wife rides an e-bike. If you haven't yet had a good hoon on one, honestly, you don't know what you're missing. For transporting a human-being from A to B, e-bikes are the most efficient powered transport every invented. By miles. Hills are a breeze. Straights are a breeze. Everything's a breeze. It's an unmitigated joy that opens up cycling to so many more people. Again, I'm not insisting cycling is perfect for everyone or every household. It's certainly not perfect for every journey. Of course not. But I am suggesting there are many of us who might be pleasantly surprised at the upsides of saddling up. I think there are probably many more of us too, who if we were honest, could probably be riding at least some of the journeys that we currently choose to drive instead. And maybe this situation is the little push you need. Whether you have an e-bike or not, cycling's obviously a lot cheaper than sitting in traffic. And trust me it's way more fun, too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3/12/2026 PODCAST Episodes #2327 GUESTS: Dan "The OX", George Moraitis, Jacob Alderman, Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Scott Mechkowski  + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTrut  

Elizabeth Braw, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council and author of the award-winning 'Goodbye Globalization'

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In Episode 161 of Trap Talk, Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. sit down with Chase Dobrinski from Silver City, New Mexico — a four-time Sub-Junior ATA All-American, multi-time New Mexico state champion, and the youngest shooter in ATA history to break 200 straight in singles at just 11 years and 8 days old.Chase walks us through his journey from a 7-year-old shooting clays at the Whittington Center to stacking up serious titles: New Mexico state singles champion in 2022, plus singles, HAA, and HOA at the 2025 state shoot, multiple 100s, and his first 100 in doubles at the Autumn Grand. He also breaks down his evolution in gear — from an old CZ 28-gauge side-by-side to an SKB 20-gauge, a borrowed BT-99, and now a Browning 725 trap combo set up around 70/30.The conversation digs deep into what actually makes a young champion:how coaching from Cory and Britt Dalton — and time on the line with Britt Robinson — changed his doubles gameusing older country music (George Jones, Waylon, Merle) to stay in the groove and block out pressurewhy he doesn't shoot a ton of practice and refuses to “waste 25s” before eventshis goals of AAA-27-AAA, getting his 100 from the back fence, and completing a Grand Slamthe reality of balancing a 4.0 GPA at a private Christian school with missing 30+ days a year to travel and shoothunting elk, deer, oryx, and ibex on family ranch ground — and how that outdoor life shapes his mindsetWe also get into Chase's other passion: 916 Knives — his custom knife brand named after his family cattle brand that dates back to 1884. He talks about teaching himself knife making from YouTube, building orders, making his own leather sheaths, and using that side hustle to help fund his shooting.Chase closes with solid advice for young shooters:don't let one bad score wreck your weekend, stop blaming your gun for everything, and remember it's usually “the Indian, not the bow” — look at the target, make sure the gun fits, and keep going.If you're a youth shooter, parent, or coach looking for real-world insight into what it takes to compete at a high level while still in high school, this episode is worth your time.Like, comment, and subscribe — and if you need a custom blade, check out Chase's 916 Knives (links in the description).Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

What would my end of the world party be like? Do I have any unfulfilled fantasies? How does one be an ethical manwhore? I answer your questions on this sensual solo episode.Mentioned:0/18 - NYC - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/197783731565301/17 - LA - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1918561572309Sign up for the mailing list @ http://eepurl.com/Ve3WDBook: S.E.X. The all-you-need-to-know sexuality guide to get you through your teens and twentiesSupport indie bookstores at http://bookshop.org/shop/billyGet $50 off your Motorbunny at http://manwhorepod.com/motorbunnyThe Aristocrats (2005)Follow Billy!Instagram: @billyprocidajrTikTok: @TheBillyProcidaThreads: @billyprocidajrBlueSky: @thebillyprocida0nlyFans: @callmebillyMoney StuffVenmo: @BillyProcidaCash App: $manwhorepodPayPal/Zelle: funnybillypro@gmail.comBecome an Official Fanwhore on Patreon at http://patreon.com/manwhorepodcastMake new friends in The Champagne Room at http://manwhorepod.com/discordEmail your comments, questions, and criticisms to manwhorepod@gmail.com.Late Night Radio by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/www.ManwhorePod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let the straights play gay roles, murder mysteries are inherently queer (not police procedurals) and all (most) body horror is queer.  @HeyRowanEllis  and Nim talk on the Queer Movie Podcast about their Hot Takes on LGBTQ+ cinema and media! Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/thequeermoviepodcast for as little as $5 per month to gain access to perks like access to our Discord and monthly queer movie watch-a-longs. Thank you for supporting us! This is a queer movie watch party for your ears, hosted by Rowan Ellis and Jazza John. Join us as we take a look at the queer film canon, one genre at a time. From rom-coms to slashers, contemporary arthouse cinema to comedy classics - Queer Movie Podcast is a celebration of all things queer on the silver screen! Find Us on the Internet Super Highway - Twitter: https://twitter.com/QueerMoviePod - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thequeermoviepodcast - Website: http://www.queermoviepodcast.co.uk/ - Editing and production assistance: Toni Kilsby & Nim Milliner - Hosts: Rowan Ellis and Jazza John

(00:00-25:30) Doug's back after celebrating Greg Vaughn's nuptials. Who is this Probstein and why is he chirping? Was Norman there? Straights, yuck! That's pandering. The Manning Brothers are soft. HOV. SLU's got a weak non-con.(25:38-47:57) Who sucks the most? The Design Aire EMOTD contest has been cleared. The Ballwin Beer Bitch is on the lines and she's turned on from the hoop rock talk. Is Rammer speaking Spanish on the Billiken broadcast? Doug denies there was a father/son dance at the wedding. Thirty minutes of ass is up and running. Don't sexualize dancing with your son. The Maplewood Mud Muscler was on the line but he dropped so we'll go to Larry Nickel. Watching Bones. Americans are morons.(48:07-58:17) An unapologetically horny ballad from the 90s. Nikki Glaser on TMA in 2004. Joe Rogan and Charlie Murphy. Nikki Glaser's SNL appearance. You Kirkwood people are a little naughty.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AFH: Season 1, Episode 2 Featuring Mal Wright (@Igobymal)In this episode, Al Fine and Mal Wright explore identity, the straights, and the power of presence. From reality TV fame to real-life reflection, Mal brings her signature blend of humor, honesty, and grounded insight to a conversation that feels both expansive and deeply personal.About the Guest:Mal Wright (she/her/they if you're feeling zesty) is a reality TV standout from Netflix's The Ultimatum: Queer Love S1, known for her grounded energy, sharp wit, and unfiltered authenticity. A creative based in NY with Caribbean roots and a background in corporate leadership and casting, she brings industry savvy and cultural depth to everything she does—on and off the screen.Guest Info:Instagram Mal Wright @IgobymalFollow Me:Instagram: @afinehuman Shop Dame: dame.com This podcast was produced by aurielle sayeh, filmed by @thetellychannel, and powered by @dameproducts.

Get your tickets to the live show through this link: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/nobody-asked-the-live-show/186033Follow us on socials:IG: https://www.instagram.com/nobodyaskedpodcast__/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nobodyaskedpodcast1Watch FULL EPISODES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NobodyAskedPodJoin the Nobody Asked Secret Headquarters Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19QXHhHEGt/Send us a question, story or words of affirmation through the FAN MAIL LINK here: https://forms.gle/GQk7RFUb7AHLMYvM600:00 OUTFIT REVEAL!!!02:45 Jarryd's Year 12 Formal 04:45 Paul Gallen05:30 Celebrity Boxing07:30 Edinburgh Fringe Festival11:50 Jarryd was the the FIRST Gay16:00 State of Origin at a Strip Club17:30 What Gay is that?23:10 FMK: Jarryd's Jobs27:40 Puppetry Theatre29:00 Straights going into Gay Nightclubs32:45 The Hanky Code38:30 Dad44:00 Breaking: The Musical46:30 Sports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is one of the most exciting shorts we've ever recorded. David Jennings is not only a good friend of the podcast, but he is also the proprietor or Caleb's Crossing and Raconteur Rye. This coincides with the newest releases from both brands. The fourth releases from Raconteur are actually two bottles: Gemini I (Indiana) and Gemini II (Kentucky). Both of these expressions are 95/5 ryes with different Mizunara oak finishes, but because they have different states of distillation, David & James from Woodwork invite enthusiasts to decide which one they like better. We have a consensus opinion based on our tasting and we can't wait to see what others think when they start getting their hands on these bottles. The third release from Caleb's Crossing is a Bourye (blend of bourbon and rye). After two inaugural standouts from Caleb's Crossing, we taste this one and tell you how it stacks up with the previous releases. We really appreciate David providing us with these samples. Cheers! --------------------------SocialsIG: https://www.instagram.com/themashupkyFB: https://www.facebook.com/themashupkyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themashupkyJoin our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheMashUpBourbonPodcastPartnership(s)Visit Bourbonoutfitter.com and enter code THEMASHUP for a special discount or visit bourbonoutfitter.com/THEMASHUPVisit https://woodworkcollective.shop and enter code MASHUP for a 15% discount on your orderMusic: All the Fixings by Zachariah HickmanThank you so much for listening!

Kylie's old IG account got cancelled, so get her new account to 10K: https://www.instagram.com/kylievincenthasrisen/. This episode is JEALOUS and HILARIOUS, listener! Fan-favorite Emma Willmann is a side-splitting stand up comedian and actor that's RETURNING to the podcast once again to get down and dirty, but this time she's airing out some straights trying to steal her girl! In addition, we have beloved co-host Kylie Vincent BACK from California for a slate of episodes! We discuss getting insanely jealous that a man is trying to share his fitness goals with your girlfriend, boundaries, being awful at making the first move, positive self-talk, and sleep scores. Lots and LOTS of sleep scores.  Follow Emma on IG, Tik Tok, and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/emmawillmann/  https://www.tiktok.com/@iamemmawillmann  https://x.com/iamemmawillmann  And follow her Patreon for exclusive stand-up: https://www.patreon.com/EmmaWilmannChaosClub  SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: Watch this UNCUT: https://www.patreon.com/WHGS Merch: https://shop.merchcentral.com/collections/ashley-gavin Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13Uhq9pO2Dx799YyWXZvB1?si=f33211ce2c1d4f12 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-having-gay-sex/id1505116116 FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashgavs Tour Dates & Newsletter: https://www.ashleygavin.com/#dates FOLLOW KYLIE VINCENT @kylievincentthefirst TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kylievincentthefirst  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylievincenthasrisen/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kylievincent5189  Tour Dates: https://www.kylierosevincent.com/  PRODUCED BY SWETSHOP: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swetshop.tv/ ______________________________________________ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: HELIX: Get 27% OFF all mattress orders at https://helixsleep.com/gaysex  HELLO FRESH: Get 10 FREE MEALS and a FREE ITEM for LIFE at http://hellofresh.com/gay10fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Rural Health Summit! In this season, we're sitting down with a series of guests at a statewide annual summit meeting, where many healthcare executives and leaders across the state meet to review the last year and collaborate for the next. In each episode, JJ will ask the guest to give us an update on their hospital or healthcare organization and touch base, so to speak, on the healthcare issues they see as most pressing in their corner of rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/RuralHealthPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Let us know your views now - text us hereAnother packed Bisexual Brunch - this time with a fascinating interview with biological anthropologist Jason Hodgson who reckons many of us are probably at least a little bit bisexual (listen around 2 hours 32) When will attitudes and society catch up? Trans bi broadcaster and writer Andi White joins us as our special guest panellist while Sam is away. We hear how people who once ticked the 'straight' box in surveys in Sweden are now saying they're bisexual. (listen around 2 hours in) Ashley, Lewis and Andi discuss what cancelling Bi Pride in London means to the 'community'. Imogen in Guernsey brings us her bisexual journey story, how EastEnders is exciting us all with a bi male character - and we've not 1, not 2 but 3 Ask a Bisexual questions,Support the show

Watch ARNOLD for free on Youtube or buy the gorgeous new Blu-Ray from Vinegar Syndrome.Say goodbye to ScreamQueenz with ARNOLD, a delightfully bizarre but tragically forgotten horror comedy of 1973.In the first five minutes of ARNOLD, a gold-digging flight attendant marries a corpse...and that's the least weird thing that happens for the rest of the movie.It's the kind of movie that makes you ask, "Are the straights ok???"ARNOLD combines classic Gothic horror elements like a creepy old house filled with secret passages and peekaboo portraits with a kitschy star-studded cast so dripping in 1970's kitsch, they deserve their own episode of the Love Boat.So squeeze into the gondola with my special guests TRAE DEAN, DOUG SHAPIRO as we take one last ride through the ScreamQueenz Spookhouse, but whatever you do...DON'T keep your hands to yourself!****If you're in New Hampshire, catch Doug Shapiro in a show at the Barnstormers Theater.ARNOLD was directed by Georg Fenady, written by Jameson Brewer & John Fenton Murray and stars Stella Stevens, Roddy McDowell, Elsa Lanchester, Shani Willlis, Bernard Fox, Farley Granger, Jaime Farr and Victor Buono.Mentioned in this episode:Bliss BookPick up the gnarly new survivor horror novel BLISS by Brandon Halsey on Amazon! "It's like 28 DAYS LATER meets THE STAND meets TRAINSPOTTING!"Bliss PromoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:...

Freddie Sayers, Editor-in-Chief of UnHerd, interviews George Arison, CEO of Grindr, tracing his remarkable journey from growing up in the Soviet Union to leading the world's largest dating and hookup app for the LGBTQ+ community in the U.S. Openly gay, Arison shares insights into his personal life with his partner and family, reflecting on how his background shapes his leadership at Grindr. The conversation dives into Grindr's pivotal role in transforming the hookup and dating scene for gay men, its ongoing evolution, and its future direction as it adapts to the changing needs of its users, particularly as gay relationships increasingly embrace traditional aspirations like marriage, partnership, and family life.The interview explores the shifting dynamics of gay culture, questioning whether gay men are becoming more conservative in their life goals, seeking settled lives with husbands and children, and how Grindr is responding to these trends. Arison and Sayers also tackle the evolving politics of gay men, contrasting the U.S. and UK landscapes, with a focus on the surprising absence of openly gay Republican elected officials despite strong LGBTQ+ representation within the broader party and voter base. With a humorous nod to the alleged Grindr app crash during the Milwaukee RNC convention—prompting former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg to quip, “Grindr is for Republicans”—they discuss the pro-gay stance of Donald Trump's administration, potential threats to LGBTQ+ healthcare, and the broader representation of gay men in Western politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a scorching hot day at SW19, Frances Tiafoe, Madison Keys, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Jasmine Paolini, Naomi Osaka and Gabriel Diallo all secured first-round wins. Some found their path through to the second round easier than others. We discuss and share post-match press snippets from Tiafoe, Osaka and Diallo. Grab a FREE ticket to our Wimbledon watch party at Playbox at Box Park Croydon for the 6th July! https://boxpark.co.uk/events/black-spin-global-wimbledon-watch-along/  Richard Evans, interviewed by Yolanda Hester, July 9, 2021, for the Arthur Ashe Oral History Project an initiative of Arthur Ashe Legacy at UCLA. The oral history is from the Center for Oral History Research, University of California. Instrumental: Caught in the Middle (Instrumental) by Amarent, Free Music Archive, CC BY

The boys talk about the new Xtreme drink POW-R 8 that ALL the kids are talking about. We dive deep into Age of Apocalypse, Seattle pride, and everyone's favorite sewer babies…the Baville Morlocks. Plus we celebrate THE END of pride month. Thanks a lot, Straights!

You can't get this kind of goodness without a prescription (or a warrant) - it's a roundabout look at the upcoming 2025 Pike's Peak International Hillclimb [PPIHC.org (or .com - choose your adventure)], with everything from drivers, racecars (because racecar!), viewing (in-person or on TV and online), spectating (because you're not going to choke on race fuel fumes in your living room - probably), course info (best turns and, well, there are no worst turns here), and a little bit of history (because you can't do 100+ years of racing without having something historic happen).  Also, Hostus Maximus Justin Fort makes up a few words, describes a few things, and hits on a few highlights from the upcoming JF Summit #3. What's more? A head's up on an upside of the "big beautiful bill" - seems there is a little good tucked in this monstrosity for shooters, hunters and Second Amendment fans.  Also, backgrounds and full-on Euro club-hop weirdness from "This Is Everybody Too".

You can't get this kind of goodness without a prescription (or a warrant) - it's a roundabout look at the upcoming 2025 Pike's Peak International Hillclimb [PPIHC.org (or .com - choose your adventure)], with everything from drivers, racecars (because racecar!), viewing (in-person or on TV and online), spectating (because you're not going to choke on race fuel fumes in your living room - probably), course info (best turns and, well, there are no worst turns here), and a little bit of history (because you can't do 100+ years of racing without having something historic happen).  Also, Hostus Maximus Justin Fort makes up a few words, describes a few things, and hits on a few highlights from the upcoming JF Summit #3. What's more? A head's up on an upside of the "big beautiful bill" - seems there is a little good tucked in this monstrosity for shooters, hunters and Second Amendment fans.  Also, backgrounds and full-on Euro club-hop weirdness from "This Is Everybody Too".

Postmodern Patrimonialism. That's the term Brookings Institution scholar Jonathan Rauch uses to describe Trump's second presidency, arguing it represents a 21st century model of running government as if it's his own personal property. Rauch describes Trump 2's "everything everywhere all at once" strategy as a venture capital-like approach: launching numerous initiatives simultaneously to overwhelm opposition, expecting some to succeed while recognizing that others will fail. Noting that this strategy has slowed since March due to court challenges and declining approval ratings, Rauch discusses the institutional breakdown of Congress, the emergence of Gavin Newsom as the apex of the resistance to Trump 2, and identifies Stephen Miller and Russell Vought as key strategic masterminds behind the administration's coordinated assault on universities, law firms, and democratic norms. Five Key Takeaways * Patrimonialism, Not Fascism: Rauch has shifted from describing Trump as fascist to "patrimonial"—running government as personal property and family business. This model is less organized than fascism but equally corrosive to democratic institutions.* "Everything Everywhere All at Once" Strategy: Trump's administration deliberately overwhelms opposition by launching simultaneous attacks on multiple fronts (universities, law firms, agencies, individuals), making coordinated resistance nearly impossible.* Congressional Institutional Collapse: America has effectively moved from a three-branch to two-branch government, with Congress absent as a check on executive power—a more fundamental threat than Trump himself.* Democratic Governors as Resistance Leaders: Figures like Gavin Newsom are emerging as the most effective opposition voices, using states' rights to challenge federal overreach in ways Congress cannot.* Miller and Vought as Strategic Masterminds: Stephen Miller (immigration/security) and Russell Vought (domestic policy/OMB) are identified as the key architects behind the administration's coordinated assault on democratic institutions.Jonathan Rauch is a senior fellow in the Governance Studies program at the Brookings Institution and the author of eight books and many articles on public policy, culture, and government. He is a contributing writer of The Atlantic and recipient of the 2005 National Magazine Award, the magazine industry's equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize. His many Brookings publications include the 2021 book “The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth”, as well as the 2015 ebook “Political Realism: How Hacks, Machines, Big Money, and Back-Room Deals Can Strengthen American Democracy.” Other books include “The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better after 50” (2018) and “Gay Marriage: Why It Is Good for Gays, Good for Straights, and Good for America” (2004). He has also authored research on political parties, marijuana legalization, LGBT rights and religious liberty, and more.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

We're back this pride month with an episode comparing Chasing Amy (1997) and The Object of My Affection (1998) - two movies about straight people falling in love with their gay friends.----The Movies:Chasing Amy (1997)Directed by Kevin SmithWritten by Kevin SmithiMDb Rating: 7.2The Object of My Affection (1998)Directed by Nicholas HynterWritten by Wendy WassersteinBased on the novel by Stephen McCauleyiMDB Rating: 6.0-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of homophobia, racism, sexism, sexual themes.

Are you a curious kid who wants to know more about Madonna? We thought so!This month, we asked our (heterosexual) pal Kyle Shoemaker to a very special Celebration Celebration challenge: after reading Madonna Biography For Curious Kids: Queen of Pop, we quizzed him using Madonna Quiz Book: 101 Questions To Test Your Knowledge Of Madonna. Did the book prepare him? Does Kyle know his “Material Girl” from his “Madame X?” Give it a listen and find out!It's a chaotic, hilarious, and possibly educational ride you won't want to miss. Taylor Swift and "Weird Al" Yankovic make cameos.Follow Kyle on Instagram: @krshoemakerEmail us: TheCelebrationCelebration@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @TheCelebrationCelebrationPick up a copy of Eric's book: The Dancerhttps://a.co/d/0gAi3bePick up a copy of John's book: Baked! Sex, Drugs, and Alternative Comedyhttps://amzn.to/3tUbvOMFor autographed copies:https://www.johnflynncomedian.com/bakedEdited by: John FlynnArtwork by Dyna Moe:https://www.nobodyssweetheart.com/Sure, we love seeing Madonna perform, but what about those INTERSTITIALS! This month we take a closer look at all of the interstitial bits in Madonna's tours. And we very creatively call it THE INTERSTITIAL EXAMINATION! We're talking about the videos that play and the numbers her dancers do while the queen is offstage, changing costumes. What are our favorites? Which ones are “meh?” Which ones thrill us and which ones leave us frozen?Give it a listen to find out! And tell everyone you know!Email us: TheCelebrationCelebration@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @TheCelebrationCelebrationPick up a copy of Eric's book: The Dancerhttps://a.co/d/0gAi3bePick up a copy of John's book: Baked! Sex, Drugs, and Alternative Comedy:https://amzn.to/3tUbvOMFor autographed copies:https://www.johnflynncomedian.com/bakedEdited by: John FlynnArtwork by Dyna Moe:https://www.nobodyssweetheart.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey y'all! Join us as we discuss the My Hero Academia episode "That Which Is Inherited", including good metaphysical soup, foretold prophecies of doom, and a notorious egg chin. Want more? Visit our website, myheroanalysis.com. Thanks for listening!⁠Fight Genocide Worldwide Master Document⁠ ⁠Indivisible: A Practical Guide to Democracy on the Brink⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ACLU Know Your Rights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bother Your Representatives

Why would religion be necessary for a liberal democracy to function fully as intended? What benefits does Christianity provide to society in tandem with democracy that would collapse if either of those pillars failed? Jonathan Rauch is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and also the author of several books and articles across various publications. His latest book is titled Cross Purposes: Christianity's Broken Bargain with Democracy.Greg and Jonathan discuss the declining influence of Christianity in America, the historical symbiosis between religion and liberal democracy, and how that relationship has shifted over time. They explore the rise of alternative spiritual movements and the consequences of shifting toward a more secular society. Jonathan explains his concepts of thin Christianity, sharp Christianity, and thick Christianity, and the benefits of thick Christianity as exemplified by the Latter Day Saints. They also examine the political polarization within Christianity and the effects it is having on the makeup of the church.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:The core message of Jonathan's book[15:10] You've probably seen this in academia. They look at religion as the sum total of sociology plus demography and political leanings. Those things matter, but theology matters more. The Bible matters, and that remains within Christianity, a fundamental groundwork that it's hard to shop your way out of. I mean, you can. Of course, there's some pretty wackadoodle Christianity out there, but most mainstream Christianity is rooted in certain teachings, and those do provide some important ethical principles. The core message of my book is that the three most important central principles to Christianity, according to Christians, are also three core principles of liberal democracy. And you don't have to believe in Jesus to see that they're true and to see that they're important.Is America ungovernable without Christianity?[04:47] Religion is fading as part of American life. And that's great because religion is divisive, and it's dogmatic, and we'll just all get along better without it. I have never been so wrong. It turns out the founders told us this, but I forgot it, that Christianity, religion generally, but in the US that means Christianity- that especially means white Christianity, is a load-bearing wall in our democracy. And America is becoming ungovernable in significant part because Christianity is failing.The crisis of authority[36:22] Barna, which is a Christian research group, did a big survey of pastors a couple years ago. They asked if pastors had seriously considered quitting in the last year. 42% said yes. And the number three reason after, I can't remember number one and two though, were obvious, like low pay and high stress.Number three was politics.Why Christianity and liberalism need to support each other.[39:29] Liberalism needs that sense of rootedness and groundedness, that attention to higher transcendent things and core values and scriptures that are 3000 years old or 2000 years old, depending. It needs those things precisely because it is always changing and always churning.Show Links:Recommended Resources:ChristianityFriedrich NietzscheStrange Rites: New Religions for a Godless WorldJohn Stuart MillAlexandre LefebvreImmanuel KantChristian NationalismAmerican Heretics: Religious Adversaries of Liberal OrderLouis P. SheldonFamily Research CouncilBarna GroupEvangelicalismDavid FrenchEquality UtahRussell D. MooreTim KellerGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at Brookings InstitutionJonathanRauch.comProfile on WikipediaLinkedIn ProfileSocial Profile on XHis Work:Amazon Author PageCross Purposes: Christianity's Broken Bargain with DemocracyThe Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of TruthThe Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After 50Kindly Inquisitors: The New Attacks on Free ThoughtDenial: My 25 Years Without a SoulGay Marriage: Why It Is Good for Gays, Good for Straights, and Good for AmericaThe Outnation: A Search for the Soul of JapanIndex of Articles

Has Signalgate triggered a credible resistance movement to Trump 2.0? Brookings scholar and Atlantic columnist Jonathan Rauch isn't particularly optimistic. He discusses the emerging resistance from law firms, media, and some religious groups, while expressing concern about Trump potential defiance of Supreme Court orders. Rauch observes that the opposition to Trump's authoritarianism remains fragmented, but believes that eventually counter-organization will develop, though he remains uncertain whether it will happen quickly enough to be effective.Five Key Takeaways from the Rauch Interview* Patrimonial Governance: Trump's administration operates on what Rauch describes as a patrimonial model where loyalty to Trump is paramount, with officials trying to "work toward the Führer" by anticipating his desires rather than awaiting orders.* Institutional Breakdown: Rauch believes the U.S. has moved from a three-branch to effectively a two-branch government, with Congress largely absent as a check on executive power.* Fragmented Resistance: Opposition to Trump remains disorganized, with Rauch noting that resistance is forming but suffering from a collective action problem where institutions (law firms, universities, think tanks) are being picked off individually.* Supreme Court Concerns: Rauch predicts Trump may openly defy a Supreme Court order in his second term, which would represent an unprecedented constitutional crisis.* Religious Politics: Despite writing a book on Christian politics, Rauch sees no cracks in evangelical support for Trump, though he does believe some religious groups might eventually respond to extreme measures like deportations or humanitarian crises.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Jonathan Rauch is a senior fellow in the Brookings Institute's Governance Studies program and the author of eight books and many articles on public policy, culture, and government. He is a contributing writer of The Atlantic and recipient of the 2005 National Magazine Award, the magazine industry's equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize. His many Brookings publications include the 2021 book “The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth”, as well as the 2015 ebook “Political Realism: How Hacks, Machines, Big Money, and Back-Room Deals Can Strengthen American Democracy.” Other books include “The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better after 50” (2018) and “Gay Marriage: Why It Is Good for Gays, Good for Straights, and Good for America” (2004). He has also authored research on political parties, marijuana legalization, LGBT rights and religious liberty, and more.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Rhydon and Rachael are back this week for the second installment of the HVAC Zoomies Podcast, an HVAC R and D Podcast Bonus Production, and they could not have asked for a more chaotic season opener to discuss after the Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix last weekend. The two open the show with some quick news from around the world of HVAC and then get into their Melbourne debrief covering how their bold predictions for the opening weekend panned out. With the Formula 1 teams immediately off to China for the 2025 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix, Rhydon and Rach get right into their predictions for the weekend following Lewis Hamilton's first head turning Ferrari performance. The seven time world champion has impressed in China so far by securing the first pole of his career in red for the opening Sprint Race of the campaign and setting up for what will be the first front row alongside of Red Bull's Max Verstappen in what is certain to be a blockbuster of an opening lap. Take a listen to see what the Zoomies bold predictions are for the Sprint and the Grand Prix and join the conversation in the comments. Find the HVAC Zoomies Podcast on your favorite streaming platform by clicking the link to follow. https://www.hvacrnd.com/where-to-listen/ #HVAC #HVACZOOMIES #FORMULA1 #F1 #FERRARI #REDBULL #MERCEDES #MCLAREN #RACINGBULLS #ASTONMARTIN #WILLIAMS #HAAS #ALPINE #KICKSAUBER #LEWISHAMILTON #MAXVERSTAPPEN #LANDONORRIS #OSCARPIASTRI #YUKITSUNODA #CARLOSSAINZ #CHARLESLECLERC  

Today's guest is with a former Team GB elite athlete, who was originally a 400 IM swimmer, turned 10km OW swimmer. She talks very openly and candidly about her struggles with competing at the highest level of the sport, recovering form injury and also an eating disorder which very nearly took her out of the sport altogether. Once she had hung up her goggles from the sport, she decided to swim the English Channel, after also completing the Straights of Gibraltar swim. As you do. This is a wonderful chat and it was my honour to speak to Amber Keegan…Season 4 is in collaboration with Ocean Lube the anti-chafing skin cream that protects your skin and saves our oceans.

Trust a gay Jewish atheist to defend the value of American Christianity. In his new book Cross-Purposes: Christianity's Broken Bargain with Democracy, the Brookings scholar and gay marriage activist Jonathan Rauch argues that Christianity plays a vital role in sustaining American democracy. He points to the Mormon Church (LDS) as a model for balancing religious beliefs with democratic pluralism, contrasting their approach with white evangelical churches that have become increasingly intolerant of democracy. Rauch suggests that Christianity's core teachings of fearlessness, egalitarianism, and forgiveness align more with James Madison's democratic vision than with MAGA politics, and argues that secular liberals should work to make civic spaces more welcoming to people of faith.Here are the 5 KEEN ON takeaways from our conversation with Rauch:* As a gay Jewish atheist, Rauch makes the counterintuitive argument that Christianity is essential for American democracy, suggesting that as religious participation declines, society loses important communal bonds and values that help sustain democratic institutions.* Rauch points to the Mormon Church (LDS) as a model for how religious institutions can balance conservative theological beliefs with democratic pluralism - opposing same-sex marriage internally while supporting legal protections for it in civil society.* He identifies three core Christian teachings that he believes align with democratic values: "don't be afraid," egalitarianism (treating people as ends in themselves), and forgiveness - arguing these are more consistent with James Madison than with the MAGA movement. * Rauch contends that the decline of mainstream Christianity has led people to seek substitute religions in ideologies like "wokeness," MAGA, and QAnon, which he argues don't provide the same social or political benefits as traditional religious institutions.* While remaining personally atheist, Rauch advocates for secular liberals to be more accommodating of religion in public life, suggesting that the "culture wars" approach of both evangelical Christians and militant secularists threatens democratic stability.* JONATHAN RAUCH, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, is the author of eight books and many articles on public policy, culture, and government. He is a contributing writer for The Atlantic and recipient of the 2005 National Magazine Award, the magazine industry's equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize. His latest book, published in 2021 by the Brookings Press, is The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth, a spirited and deep-diving account of how to push back against disinformation, canceling, and other new threats to our fact-based epistemic order. In 2018, he published The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After 50, a lauded account of the surprising relationship between aging and happiness. Other books include Denial: My 25 Years Without a Soul, a memoir of his struggle with his sexuality, and Gay Marriage: Why It Is Good for Gays, Good for Straights, and Good for America, published in 2004 by Times Books (Henry Holt). His most recent ebook is Political Realism: How Hacks, Machines, Big Money, and Back-Room Deals Can Strengthen American Democracy (Brookings, 2015). Although much of his writing has been on public policy, he has also written on topics as widely varied as adultery, agriculture, economics, gay marriage, height discrimination, biological rhythms, number inflation, and animal rights. His multiple-award-winning column, “Social Studies,” appeared from 1998 to 2010 in National Journal. Among the many other publications for which he has written are The New Republic, The Economist, Reason, Harper's, Fortune, Reader's Digest, Time, The New York Times, The New York Daily News, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Post, Slate, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Public Interest, National Affairs, The Advocate, The Daily, and others.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

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Lara and Carey recap the finale of season one of The Valley aka the best show on television. First, they discuss mammograms, nitrous bliss, parking tickets in Italy and Amanda Knox back on the hot seat once more, the Fall of the House of JLo, and the daemons plaguing Carl Radke. Back in the San Fernando Valley, Brittany and Jax set up for the grand opening of Jax's tavern, and Jax's mean streak against his bride only increases. The funeral dirge for Jesse and Michelle's marriage begins to play, and Zack and Jasmine have it out with Janet, thus beginning the Gays vs Straights civil war. In an epilogue six months later, we see Jax and Brittany FINALLY separated as Brittany begins to visualize a new and improved Jax-free life. Michelle and Jesse attempt to finalize their divorce and Zack goes to Miami with Doute to support her during her non-lipo lipo procedure and gets squirted in the process.Buy tickets to the SUP SUMMER 2024 TOUR, which kicks off next week!Subscribe to Once Upon a Time in Nashville to hear a new episode out now!Listen to this episode ad-free AND get access to weekly bonus episodes + video episodes by joining the SUP PATREON.Be cheap as hell and get full-length videos of the pod for free by subscribing to the SUP YOUTUBE.Relive the best moments of this iconic podcast by following the SUP TIKOK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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And then there were four. The gloves are off at the fourth GOP debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Chris Christie, current last place candidate (and future Pod Save America co-host) is the only one throwing punches at Donald Trump, while Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy set their sights on Nikki Haley. Meanwhile, Trump is planning to use his presidential powers to punish his political enemies and Joe Biden suggests another candidate could also beat Trump. Later, Mayor Todd Gloria joins to talk about his administration's approach to housing affordability and public safety. And finally, we play Gays vs. Straights: holiday edition.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.