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Too many senior executives treat presentations as an unavoidable corporate ritual rather than a high-stakes opportunity to build trust, strengthen the brand and move an audience to action. A weak presentation does more than waste time. It can damage the speaker's professional reputation, reduce confidence in the company and squander a story that people might otherwise remember for years. Why are so many executive presentations underwhelming? Many executive presentations are underwhelming because the speaker relies on information instead of communication. A slide deck full of data may be accurate, but accuracy alone does not create interest, emotion or conviction. In Japan, where audiences are often polite and unlikely to interrupt, a dull presentation can continue without visible resistance. That silence is dangerous. The audience may look attentive while mentally checking out. Senior leaders sometimes assume their title, subject expertise or corporate brand will carry the message. It will not. A presentation needs a clear narrative, vocal energy, purposeful body language and a reason for the audience to care. This is especially important when the organisation has faced public criticism, market setbacks or a reputational crisis. Those experiences contain drama, tension and lessons, yet many leaders flatten them into timelines and bullet points. The result is technically correct but emotionally empty. Do now: Audit whether your presentation gives the audience a compelling reason to listen, not merely information they could read elsewhere. How does a poor presentation damage a company's brand? Every executive presentation is a live demonstration of both the leader's personal brand and the organisation's corporate brand. When the speaker appears tired, monotone or disengaged, the audience often transfers that impression to the company itself. Brand building is not limited to advertising, public relations or digital marketing. A president, country manager or senior executive standing in front of an audience is the brand in human form. If the delivery is wooden, the company can appear complacent, bureaucratic or uninspiring. This effect is amplified when the business has already endured negative publicity. A strong recovery story can rebuild confidence, but a weak retelling may confirm old doubts. Global companies in Japan spend heavily on reputation, employer branding and stakeholder engagement, yet one poorly prepared speech can undermine that investment. The audience may forget the financial statistics, but they will remember whether the leader seemed credible, passionate and worth following. Do now: Treat each speaking opportunity as a brand-building event with the same seriousness as a major client meeting or media interview. Why are stories more persuasive than slide data? Stories are more persuasive because they help audiences experience change, conflict and resolution rather than merely observe facts. Data explains what happened; a well-told story shows why it mattered. A business recovery offers natural narrative structure: the initial success, the crisis, the pressure, the characters involved, the decisions made, the lessons learned and the comeback. This is far more memorable than a series of charts. Cognitive research consistently shows that people organise information through narrative, while experienced presenters know that emotion helps ideas stick. In a Japanese business context, stories can also make difficult lessons easier to discuss without sounding accusatory. The speaker can reveal mistakes, humility and resilience while protecting individual dignity. Slides should support the journey, not replace it. A single photograph, timeline or before-and-after chart can reinforce the story, but the speaker must remain the main event. Do now: Convert one important set of statistics into a story with a beginning, turning point, struggle, decision and result. How can speakers use their voice to keep an audience engaged? An engaging voice uses contrast: stronger and softer volume, faster and slower pace, deliberate pauses and emphasis on key words. A monotone delivery makes every idea sound equally unimportant. Executives often concentrate so heavily on remembering content that their delivery becomes flat. They speak in one gear from start to finish, depriving the audience of signals about what matters most. Strategic pauses create anticipation. Lowering the voice can draw listeners in, while greater vocal strength can mark a decisive moment. Keyword emphasis makes the central message easier to recall. This does not require theatrical exaggeration. The aim is controlled variation that matches the meaning of the story. In multilingual or cross-cultural settings, vocal clarity becomes even more important because some listeners may be processing the message in a second language. A speaker who sounds energised also gives the audience permission to become interested. Do now: Mark your script for pauses, emphasis and changes of pace, then rehearse aloud rather than silently. What role does body language play in executive presentations? Body language makes the speaker's conviction visible. Facial expression, posture, eye contact and gestures should reinforce the emotional highs and lows of the message. A blank face paired with rigid posture creates distance, even when the content is important. Audiences look for consistency between words and behaviour. If the speaker describes a crisis without concern, or a breakthrough without energy, the message feels inauthentic. Effective executive presence does not mean constant movement or oversized gestures. It means standing with balance, looking directly at different parts of the audience, using gestures that illustrate scale or direction, and allowing the face to reflect the story. Japanese audiences may prefer a more controlled style than some Western audiences, but controlled does not mean lifeless. Calm authority and visible commitment can coexist. Do now: Record a rehearsal on video with the sound off first. Check whether your physical delivery communicates the message without words. How can leaders make a presentation memorable for the right reasons? Leaders become memorable when they combine a clear message, an energising story and credible delivery. The goal is not entertainment for its own sake, but an experience that helps the audience understand, feel and remember the point. Most listeners will not retain every statistic, slide or supporting detail. They will remember the central story, the emotional impression and whether the speaker appeared authentic. That is why preparation should begin with one question: what should the audience think, feel and do after this presentation? Every example, slide and story should support that outcome. A presentation about corporate recovery should leave people with confidence in the organisation's resilience. A leadership speech should make the future feel possible. A client presentation should make the value of action clear. The speaker's energy must be appropriate to the stakes. When leaders present with passion, precision and humanity, they strengthen trust in themselves and in the company they represent. Do now: Define the one sentence you want the audience to repeat after the presentation, then build the entire talk around it. What should leaders do now? Substandard presentations are not harmless. They consume attention, weaken credibility and can damage brands that took years and significant investment to build. Leaders should stop treating speaking as a transfer of information and start treating it as a moment of influence. Use stories to bring business experience to life, vary the voice to create contrast, align body language with meaning and make the audience feel the journey. Every presentation is an opportunity either to build the brand or to erode it. There is no neutral option. Replace one data-heavy section with a short business story. Rehearse vocal emphasis, pauses and pace before presenting. Record a practice delivery and review facial expression and body language. Reduce slide content so the audience focuses on the speaker. End with one clear message and one specific action for the audience. Author bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie One Carnegie Award (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across leadership, communication, sales and presentation programmes, including Leadership Training for Results. Greg has written several books, including three best-sellers - Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery and Japan Presentations Mastery - along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyo (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Toreningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemasho (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban Hito o Ugokasu Rida (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). Greg publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and X, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery and Japan's Top Business Interviews for executives seeking practical strategies for succeeding in Japan.

Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has destroyed a large quantity of substandard electrical products, including bulbs and extension boards, confiscated from shops around Opera Square in Accra. The exercise forms part of ongoing efforts to remove unsafe goods from the Ghanaian market.

The Deputy Prime Minister has announced a significant shift in the AUKUS deal, with Australia to purchase three second hand nuclear submarines and move to focus on new unmanned underwater drones. The shift comes amid doubts over US capability to produce enough new vessels, prompting concerns Australia will receive less capable and shorter lasting submarines. - उपप्रधान तथा रक्षा मन्त्री रिचर्ड मार्ल्सले आणविक पनडुब्बी सम्बन्धी अकस सम्झौतामा महत्त्वपूर्ण परिवर्तनको घोषणा गरेका छन्। यसअन्तर्गत अस्ट्रेलियाले तीन वटा प्रयोग गरिएका वा सेकेन्ड-ह्यान्ड आणविक पनडुब्बी खरिद गर्नेछ भने अब पानी मुनि चल्ने नयाँ मानवरहित ड्रोनहरूको विकास र प्रयोगमा बढी ध्यान केन्द्रित गर्नेछ। अमेरिकाको पर्याप्त सङ्ख्यामा नयाँ पनडुब्बी उत्पादन गर्न सक्ने क्षमतामाथि प्रश्न उठ्दै गर्दा कतै अस्ट्रेलियाले कम क्षमतायुक्त र धेरै समय नटिक्ने पनडुब्बी पाउने हो कि भन्ने चिन्ता व्यक्त भइरहेको समयमा यो परिवर्तन आएको हो। थप यो रिपोर्टमा।हाम्रा थप अडियो प्रस्तुतिहरू पोडकास्टका रूपमा उपलब्ध छन्। यो नि:शुल्क सेवा प्रयोग गर्न तपाईंले आफ्नो नाम दर्ता गर्नु पर्दैन। पोडकास्टमा सामाग्री उपलब्ध हुनासाथ सुन्न यहाँ थिच्नुहोस्।एसबीएस नेपालीको प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण हरेक मङ्गलवार र बिहीवार दिउँसो २ बजे SBS South Asian मा डिजिटल रेडियोमार्फत, आफ्नो टेलिभिजनको च्यानल ३०५ मा, SBS Audio एपमार्फत, SBS On Demand मा वा हाम्रो वेबसाइटबाट सुन्न सक्नुहुन्छ।साथै हामी सोसल मिडिया प्लेटफर्महरू फेसबुक, इन्स्टाग्राम र एक्स मा पनि रहेका छौं SBS Nepali का नाममा।

The Deputy Prime Minister has announced a significant shift in the AUKUS deal, with Australia to purchase three second hand nuclear submarines and move to focus on new unmanned underwater drones. The shift comes amid doubts over US capability to produce enough new vessels, prompting concerns that Australia will receive less capable and shorter lasting submarines.

The Deputy Prime Minister has announced a significant shift in the AUKUS deal, with Australia to purchase three second hand nuclear submarines and move to focus on new unmanned underwater drones. The shift comes amid doubts over US capability to produce enough new vessels, prompting concerns Australia will receive less capable and shorter lasting submarines.

In this episode we answer emails from Dave, Isaiah, and Ian.  We discuss back-testing tools, revisit UPRO and leverage from the last episode, the inherent biases and incentives for retail financial advisors to recommend underspending and using underspending plans larded with window dressings, and revisit a limited 401k and a retirement scenario from Episodes 420 and 444.And THEN we our go through our weekly portfolio reviews of the eight sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio.Additional links:Father McKenna Center Donation Page:  Donate - Father McKenna CenterPortfolio Visualizer Backtester:  Backtest Portfolio Asset AllocationTestfolio Backtester:  testfol.ioBreathless Unedited AI-Bot Summary:Think your withdrawal rate is just a number? We dig into why the path matters more than the headline, showing how 0%, 3%, and 6% withdrawals change resilience without altering which portfolios dominate across different eras. Then we pull apart the leverage mirage: why 3x S&P funds can look unbeatable in calm runs yet suffer brutal volatility drag and catastrophic left tails when the decade turns against you. The goal isn't fear—it's sizing risk so you don't bet your future on luck.We also wade into the psychology of advice. Even fee-only planners face incentives to keep clients underspending, leaning on cash-heavy buckets, retirement “paychecks,” and tidy jargon that soothes but often costs performance. If you're wired for DIY, you'll appreciate a finance-first approach: let evidence drive the allocation, not marketing hooks. We contrast retail comfort with institutional discipline and offer a practical way to align your plan with the results you actually want.For listeners wrestling with constrained 401k menus, we map out how to approximate risk parity using the levers that matter most: low-cost stock and core bond indexes, selective value tilts, and tax-aware placement. We touch Roth versus traditional choices when you're in a low bracket, how to secure your FI core, and why continuing to work a decade after reaching FI might mean it's time to spend more on life, not just accumulate more line items.We close with a sharp market rundown and performance across sample portfolios, from classic diversifiers to levered blends. If you want a clear-eyed, practical framework for withdrawals, leverage, advisor incentives, and building robust portfolios with imperfect tools, this conversation will sharpen your plan. If it resonates, follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs a finance-first reset.Support the show

South Africa will today launch Africa's first National Action Plan, NAP to tackle substandard and falsified medical products. The initiative aims to curb the spread of fake and poor-quality medicines, which the World Health Organisation says claims numerous lives globally each year, often undetected. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, alongside the National Department of Health and WHO, will unveil the plan this morning. Elvis Presslin spoke to SAHPRA's Head of Regulatory Compliance, Mokgadi Daphney Fafudi

NEWS: "Not a single one": Whistleblower says all Bulacan projects are substandard due to kickbacks | Sept. 24, 2025Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net Follow us: Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital Check out our Podcasts: Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer Stitcher: https://tmt.ph/stitcherTune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein #TheManilaTimes#KeepUpWithTheTimes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Substandard quality care is the subject of survey citations and lawsuits, but it has also been used by the Justice Department to support false claim liability. While historically these cases were rare, a recent multi-million dollar settlement puts “worthless services” on the radar. Join Husch Blackwell's Meg Pekarske and Jonathan Porter as they explore what the “worthless services” theory of liability is, when it has been used, and whether the recent settlement could signal a resurgence of these types of cases.

European methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) reporter; Gabrielle Jordan and methanol senior editor; Eashani Chavda discusses the supply and demand dynamics of each market as both face atypical, subdued demand in Q3, due to a subpar summer driving season.Topics discussed include: Supply and demand dynamics Increasing import reliance Potential US tariffs and their effects Podcast by Gabrielle Jordan and Eashani Chavda 

Program notes:0:40 A novel way to help aphasia after a stroke1:40 C7 nerve ligation2:42 Somatosensory function versus speech processing3:36 Substandard anticancer medications4:40 Tested many using HPLC5:40 Alarming that one in six is impacted6:40 Paying out of pocket7:38 New type of medicine for treatment resistant hypertension8:38 Need to follow electrolytes9:00 ED boarding for elderly10:00 Length of stay increased11:00 Elderly more likely to suffer complications12:00 CMS program for all inclusive care for elderly12:49 End

In this episode Elias didn't know what it was at the time, Jory is under the age of 50, Roland keeps time with drink, and Ethan needs extraction. The Plot... Thickens!

Absolute trash recorded in an empty airport at the stroke of midnight. Sound quality is iffy, but at least the content is useless. Oh, and a cocktail recipe.

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Join Jmac and Wiggo for a rant at the back of the classroom about our disappointing result against the Cherries. With a look to Chelsea and further rumours about Marco Silva to Spurs..

Rodney Dangerfield once famously said, “golf courses and cemeteries are the biggest wastes of prime real estate.” We won't touch cemeteries in this episode, but we do talk about golf courses. Monte Anderson joins me as we discuss different ways of looking at so-called “obsolete” properties. As a teaser: Monte shares with me what I think is one of the most brilliant ideas I've heard about how to work with old or declining churches. You must listen to understand it.The whole discussion reminded me of something I wrote about years ago:About fifteen years ago, I remember reading a planning study for a corridor in Kansas City, Missouri, where I was living and working at the time. We were working with a client that had some redevelopment ideas in mind, and wanted to see what the officially-adopted plan recommended. Like many planning studies, it had a simple market analysis attached to it, with a look at recent trends in the real estate market and some projections for the future. As most planners know, this is typical plain-vanilla planning 101. The market study informs the plan recommendations, which eventually are codified into zoning and process.One thing in particular struck me at the time: the economist's report bemoaning the “substandard” lot sizes in the area. I had to read it a few times before it became clear the message was that any serious redevelopment would require purchase and combination of many lots into larger development parcels. The notion baked into this was the original lots, many of which were 50 feet wide and around 100 – 150 feet deep (some narrower, some wider), were too small to attract modern, big-boy development. If any developer was ever to be serious about investing, he or she would need something more like what is typical with modern real estate development products. What is typical? Often that means several acres of land in one parcel, so the site can be developed with the necessary large, singular building, sufficient parking, room for storm water improvements, landscaping and lighting. Even in an urban location, the bias toward suburban-style solutions was still very strong, but when urban buildings were desired the thought process was still only a large, single master developer could accomplish transformation. Frankly, most planners and economic developers didn't know of or trust a different model. The design and development professions still largely cling to this approach.Substandard, obsolete, these are words thrown around a lot by planners and economic development officials. But don't buy it. Every property can be repurposed or rethought. In fact, Monte is the only person that's ever made me look at an ugly strip mall and think, “yeah, I could make something cool with this.”Find more content on The Messy City on Kevin's Substack page.Music notes: all songs by low standards, ca. 2010. Videos here. If you'd like a CD for low standards, message me and you can have one for only $5.Intro: “Why Be Friends”Outro: “Fairweather Friend” Get full access to The Messy City at kevinklinkenberg.substack.com/subscribe

Today we'll be talking about ongoing relief efforts being carried out by the government and private organizations in the wake of last week's events, a speedboat explosion in Phuket, and a little later AI hoax videos racking up millions of views regarding the Myanmar earthquake.

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John Jason and Tom Maughan, residents of a Castlebar halting site; Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Justice; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon–Galway; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader; Liam Herrick, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission

Darling Duran from Bolivia speaks to Sheila Naughton about her experience trying to find accommodation in Ireland as an International student and Laura Harmon, Senator and Executive Director with the Irish Council for International Students discusses how some students were offered free rent in leiu of sex.

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Substandard and falsified (SF) antimicrobials are a neglected global health problem and have been implicated as drivers of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Substandard medicines are authorized medical products that fail to meet either their quality standards or their specifications, whereas falsified medicines are those that deliberately and fraudulently misrepresent their identity, composition or source. Host Angela Huttner is joined by Pernette Bourdillon Esteve, Technical Officer for the World Health Organization's Substandard/falsified Medical Products group, and Ben Cooper, epidemiologist at Oxford University and head of its Drug-Resistant Infection and Disease Dynamics (DRIaDD), to explore the effects of SF antimicrobials on people and AMR.This episode was edited by Kathryn Hostettler and peer-reviewed by Dr. Arjana Zerja of Mother Teresa University Hospital in Tirana, Albania. Literature Cavany S et al.  Nat Commun 14, 6153 (2023). doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-41542-w WHO Global Surveillance and Monitoring System for substandard and falsified medical products (2017). https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241513425 

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Send us a textBuying A New Home? You Need To Know This NOW! Part 1❤️️SSN Lifestyle Real Estate Investors Forum Dec 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 2024. Lawyers, bankers, new projects, special deals and more. Learn about investing in the Dominican Republic including business and real estate: http://www.ssnlifestyle.com

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Substandard or fake medicines in Africa are a critical public health concern, potentially leading to preventable deaths. The UN estimates 500,000 annual deaths in sub-Saharan Africa are due to substandard medication. Cai Nebe talks to Claudia Martinez from the Access to Medicine Foundation and DW correspondent Isaac Kaledzi in Ghana.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever were once again featured on national television Monday night. Unfortunately for the WNBA...Caitlin Clark was injured early in the game...and the contest featured multiple missed layups. As a result...the WNBA was roasted on social media. We react to the serious problem in the WNBA...of constant missed layups and bad offense. We explain how offensive issues have plagued the WNBA for three decades...with no real solution in sight. We discuss the future of the WNBA...and explain how the current product is unsustainable.

Caitlin Clark is often criticized by the media for leading the WNBA in turnovers. However...many of these turnovers that are credited to Caitlin Clark...are often the result of bad play from her teammates from the Indiana Fever. We reveal and react to a couple of plays featuring Caitlin Clark...from her game against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky. We discuss the drama in the WNBA creating mainstream interest...and bringing awareness to the league. We explain why the WNBA will reach a point...where they have to generate interest based on the product...and question if the WNBA is capable of doing so. BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm1sEMq9UEuri4Cxupk4SKg/join

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Letter: ‘Parents recognize the substandard education their kids are receiving in our public schools.' Battle Ground resident Jack Roscoe weighs in on the funding issues in Washington's public schools. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-parents-recognize-the-substandard-education-their-kids-are-receiving-in-our-public-schools/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #Commentary #JackRoscoe #BattleGround #PublicSchools #SchoolFunding #SubstandardEducation #PrivateSchoolEnrollment #Parents #Students #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

Caitlin Clark carried high expectations into her WNBA debut Tuesday night. Many in the media believe that Caitlin Clark can rescue and elevate the WNBA. While Caitlin Clark drew impressive ratings...the debut of Caitlin Clark also highlighted the substandard product in the WNBA. We reveal and react to WNBA ratings for Caitlin Clark debut. We provide analysis of Caitlin Clark debut...and explain why the game was unwatchable. We provide WNBA ratings for the game featuring the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces...and predict WNBA ratings seeing a major decline for Caitlin Clark next nationally televised game. BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm1sEMq9UEuri4Cxupk4SKg/join

When someone makes the “roads” argument for the presence of government, they fail to point out that the final government product is substandard and often a hazard to people who use those roads. There is a better way.Original Article: Who Will Take Care of the Roads? Why, The Coercive, Substandard, and Monopolistic Government Department, That's Who

When someone makes the “roads” argument for the presence of government, they fail to point out that the final government product is substandard and often a hazard to people who use those roads. There is a better way.Original Article: Who Will Take Care of the Roads? Why, The Coercive, Substandard, and Monopolistic Government Department, That's Who

Imagine going to the pharmacy to buy a needed medicine and then finding out you purchased a falsified product that was, at best, ineffective, but at worst contained something toxic or deadly? This is the unfortunate reality in many places worldwide. Dr. Murray Lumpkin, who leads global regulatory systems for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, talks with Lindsay Smith Rogers about the substantial problem of substandard and falsified drugs, and what the world's watchdog systems are trying to do to counter them.

In this episode, Gene Moran, award-winning defense lobbyist and consultant, joins us on KAJ Masterclass LIVE to unravel the intricacies of the business of defense lobbying. Gain insights into the world of defense industry influence, foreign military sales, and the role of lobbyists in shaping government outcomes. Discover the key factors that companies, big and small, should consider when navigating the federal sales process.

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"COVAX and World Bank to Accelerate Vaccine Access for Developing Countries," trumpets a World Bank press release. "How AI Is Making Healthcare More Affordable And Accessible," announces Forbes magazine. "How technology is helping improve financial inclusion around the world," reports CNBC.   It's a linguistic frame that appears regularly in media, PR, and policymaking. Those who can't afford the top-tier forms of basic necessities like housing or physical and mental healthcare, we're told, can have "access" to less expensive, lower-quality versions. Enter bottom-rung ACA marketplace plans, less effective COVID vaccines, homeless people living in train containers, scammy cryptocurrency apps, and clunky chatbot "therapists." After all, they're better than the alternative: having no healthcare, housing, or income at all.   But why must having nothing at all be the only alternative? Why isn't it possible to ensure high-quality essentials for everyone? And how does media's repackaging of substandard necessities as "increasing access" and fostering "inclusion" serve to make the barbarism of austerity politics seem palatable, even benevolent?   On this episode, our season seven premiere, we'll examine the trope of framing subpar material essentials as forms of "inclusion" for the poor or "increasing access" to important life saving and sustaining needs, exploring how media simply accept, rather than challenge, the manufactured austerity that allows this cruel stratification in the first place.   Our guest is writer, artist and pod host Beatrice Adler-Bolton.