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This week Kaitlyn is joined by pastor Clayton Keenon to answer a mind-bending question: was God bored before he made us? What was he doing before creation, and why did he create anything at all? Plus, Clayton shows us how understanding God's character and nature allows us to more freely respond to his freely given love.   0:00 - Theme Song   3:00 - Was God Bored Before Creation?   8:30 - Why Did God Make anything?   11:27 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/CURIOUSLY to receive 50% off your first order   13:15 - Sponsor - Brooklyn Bedding - Sleep better now with Brooklyn Bedding's Aurora Luxe Cooling Bed. Go to https://www.brooklynbedding.com and use code KAITLYN to get 30% off sitewide!   15:55 - Can God Be Bored?   24:05 - Summing it Up   28:05 - End Credits

Tom Bilyeu is joined by Andy Weir, celebrated science fiction author best known for his bestsellers “The Martian” and “Project Hail Mary.” Andy brings his trademark grounded, analytical perspective as he and Tom grapple with one of the most pressing and fascinating subjects of our time: the future of artificial intelligence. In Part 1, Andy breaks down the near- and mid-term landscape of AI's impact—from industry disruptions and the transformation of art to the coming upheaval in entertainment and personal storytelling. The conversation dives into economic inevitabilities, how AI art upends creative professions, and the paradigm shift awaiting writers, artists, and audiences alike. Andy also unpacks the deeper consequences: Are we heading toward a world without shared cultural narratives? What do ultra-personalized stories mean for society, politics, and how we connect? SHOWNOTES 00:00 Introduction: Andy Weir on grounded sci-fi and AI's future04:34 How AI will revolutionize storytelling and end “event entertainment”06:06 Personalized narrative: When every film is custom-made for you12:07 What shared values mean in a fractured, AI-personalized world13:50 Roots of national cohesion before mass media, and the role of religion15:53 Core documents, slow narrative, and the dangers of centralized change17:35 Social change, the “woke era,” and decentralized storytelling18:57 Summing up: Will control of narrative actually break down meaningfully?21:15 How personal entertainment will always sidestep challenges to belief22:08 Setting up what's next: The technological future, material science, and medicine FOLLOW ANDY WEIR:Twitter/X: @andyweirauthorFacebook: Andy Weir CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS ButcherBox: Ready to level up your meals? Go to https://ButcherBox.com/impact to get $20 off your first box and FREE bacon for life with the Bilyeu Box! Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Netsuite: Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning at https://NetSuite.com/THEORY iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu  Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/impact.  DISCLAIMER: Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5 gigabyte plan required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Everyday Bible Study | May 5 | Summing Up the Law and the Prophets

We all know that people are socializing less than ever before, but is it really just that damn smartphone that's driving us apart? Or could it be something deeper? What if it's a number of things? And more importantly, what if there was a way to change it? — We're talking about all of that and more in this episode.If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my patreon

We're back for one more day of highlights from Star Wars Celebration, including the Star Wars Visions Volume 3 panel and a surprisingly moving Sidekicks of Star Wars session! I came here so you don't have to... but you need to listen!

We're back live with news on Andor Season 2, Ahsoka Season 2, and a recap of the whole experience so far. There's only one way out... tuning in!

Live on location from Tokyo Japan... here's everything we experienced on Day One of Star Wars Celebration! Lots of surprise announcements today... be sure to tune in! But apologies in advance... I'm half asleep recording this, so it's a little short(er), a little windy, and a little incoherent.

We solve the mystery - what was the cause of the harsh punishment? Why did it all end up on the Temple Mt? What do we learn from the discrepancies in Chronicles on Shmuel on this episode?

Pod Save the King is reporting from Italy this week, as we join Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and photographer extraordinaire Ian Vogler on a train journey heading from Ravenna to Rome. Summing up the four-day state visit, our roving royal reporters discuss the "double act" of King Charles and Queen Camilla, who have also been celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary during the Italy trip. They discuss the King's address to the Italian parliament, his cancer treatment, and his "relentless" work ethic. Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if celibate people are really just repressing their sexuality? Or the Bible writers banned same-sex sex because they couldn't imagine a modern, egalitarian, consensual marriage?Join TJ (social science researcher) and David (communitarian vibes) as they name 7 “myths” of sex, celibacy, marriage, and love, and talk about LGBTQ flourishing for Christians.Note: This episode uses the terms “Side A” and “Side B” (and X, Y) as shorthand quite a bit. If you're new to the conversation, you might find it helpful to check out episode #3, where we talk through the four “sides”: ⁠#3 - A-B-Y-X | 4 Sides on SSA/Gay Sexuality⁠—★ Timestamps(00:00) #61 - 7 Myths of Side A: On Sex, Love, and Marriage for LGBTQ Christians(03:19) Myth #1: Celibacy equals sexual repression or misery(10:29) Myth #2: The Bible writers only banned gay sex because they couldn't imagine consensual, egalitarian same-sex monogamous relationships(15:32) Myth #3: Marriage is the only committed covenant relationship(23:17) Myth #4: Colonialist European Christianity is the source of homophobia around the globe(31:06) Myth #5: A sexual ethic is just a personal decision(36:33) Myth #6: Love trumps everything(42:20) Myth #7: Sexual ethics are minor differences among Christians(53:25) Summing up—★ Links and References* Bill White in the New York Times: “How My Dad Reconciled His God and His Gay Son.” https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/02/05/opinion/coming-out-evangelical-pastor.html?unlocked_article_code=1.u04.SZiC.MDfFGLX6HWTO&smid=url-share* Wendell Berry, **“Sex, Economy, Freedom, and Community,” (2018). https://www.counterpointpress.com/books/sex-economy-freedom-community/* John Pike, “Were loving, faithful same-sex relations known in antiquity?” https://www.psephizo.com/sexuality-2/were-loving-faithful-same-sex-relations-known-in-antiquity/* Preston Sprinkle, “Did Consensual Same-Sex Sexual Relationships Exist in Biblical Times? A Response to Matthew Vines,” (August 30, 2022). https://www.centerforfaith.com/blog/did-consensual-same-sex-sexual-relationships-exist-in-biblical-times-a-response-to-matthew—★ Send us feedback, questions, comments, and support!Email: communionandshalom@gmail.com | Instagram: @newkinship | Substack: @newkinship | Patreon: @newkinship—★ CreditsCreators and Hosts: David Frank, TJ Espinoza | Audio Engineer: Carl Swenson, carlswensonmusic.com | Podcast Manager: Elena F. | Graphic Designer: Gavin Popken, gavinpopkenart.com ★ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newkinship.substack.com

We take it for granted that through language and communication we can learn about the experience of others. But it remains unknown whether we can fully know what it is like to be another human being. James Baldwin and Jean-Paul Sartre take radically different approaches. For Sartre, the experience of others is unknown to us. Fundamentally, we are alone with our own subjectivity. While for Baldwin, "to encounter oneself is to encounter the other; and this is love". Summing up his disagreement with Sartre he remarked: "it has always seemed to me that ideas were somewhat more real to him than people.”Was Baldwin right that to be alive is to be socially connected to others? Or is Sartre's insight that the only thing we can know is our own experience more telling? Should we conclude that we cannot understand the experience of another unless we have had the same experience? Or is language capable of bridging the seemingly impossible gap between us? Jonathan Webber is a professor at Cardiff University specializing in moral philosophy and the philosophy of psychology. Marie-Elsa Roche Bragg is an author, teacher, and priest. Her first novel, Towards Mellbreak is about four generations of a quiet hill farming family on the North Western fells of Cumbria. Joanna Kavenna is an award-winning writer. She was born in the UK but as a seasoned traveller, she was led to her first book, The Ice Museum, which details her experience travelling in the remote North. Hosted by presenter, writer and professor of the History and Politics of Modern China at Oxford, Rana MitterTo witness such debates live, buy tickets for our upcoming festival: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/And visit our website for many more articles, videos, and podcasts like this one: https://iai.tv/You can find everything we referenced here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's Daily Briefing. The 2025 budget bill passed its final reading to become law yesterday afternoon, removing a major threat to the stability of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Lawmakers voted 66-52 in favor of the NIS 755 billion ($205 billion) spending bill -- the largest in Israeli history. We discuss which monies went where and why, plus look into the wide-sweeping political ramifications of the budget's passage. Hundreds of Palestinians protested against Hamas rule and against the war in at least three locations in Gaza on Tuesday, in a relatively rare occurrence in the Strip due to the terror group’s often violent suppression of political dissent. Summing up the seeds of optimism Israelis feel seeing this grassroots uprising, Rettig Gur, quotes a 1942 line from Winston Churchill, "Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Please see today's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: In major success for government, Knesset approves 2025 budget, staving off elections Hundreds in Gaza join rare protests against Hamas rule, call for an end to the war Israel intercepts 3 rockets fired from north Gaza; Islamic Jihad takes responsibility Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: A slogan in Arabic reading (R): 'Enough killing and destruction' and another reading (L): 'The children of Palestine: We want to live' are displayed during a rally calling for an end to the war where hundreds chanted anti-Hamas slogans, in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, on March 25, 2025. (AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the greatest insiders in direct response today is not primarily a copywriter, but a graphic designer. Actually, our returning champion Lori Haller is a designer… and so much more. She works side by side with many of the greatest copywriters of our time to help create control-beating packages, for clients like Boardroom, Healthy Directions, Dr. Al Sears, Nutri-Health, KCI Communications, and Agora. She has coached clients around the world, and she is an in-demand speaker and trainer. I've only scratched the surface of Lori's incredible and long list of credentials. You'd be hard pressed to find someone who knows more or who has done more. Her company, DesigningResponse, based in Germantown, Maryland, has built a reputation for creating award-winning, sales-generating direct mail, online promotions, space advertising, and product development. Today she's going to share some of her secrets for using design to get better conversions from your copy. Here is what we asked her: 1. You are well known for saying “Copy is King, Design is Queen.” Could you talk about that? 2. Help us understand the importance of what needs to go at the top of a sales page. What are the key elements and the reason for designing that way? 3. Could you walk us through what you do in your three-part copy review. (take your time and be as thorough with this answer as you like) 4. I've heard that you have an approach where the design can force the reader to go through the copy in a certain sequence. How does that work? 5. How do you match images with the people who will be reading the copy? 6. As a designer, what do you do to get into the prospect's head? 7. Summing up, what are the top three or four things a copywriter should know and remember about the role of design? RESOURCES Lori's website: https://lorihaller.com Lori's videos: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-haller-b2840717/details/featured/ Download.

Summing up The Hollywood Reporter article that posed the question of whether Justin and his Wayfarer friend group's shared Baha'i faith could have played a part in some of the on-set tensions. Then, a wrap up of Blake Lively's amended lawsuit, including an analysis of an "apology" email she sent to screenwriter Christy Hall, a realization about why I find one of their key arguments so insulting, and a rundown of what items still remain contested. BONUS: A rant about why Justin Baldoni isn't actually a feministAll opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. Information shared is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity. Wanna support this independent pod? Links below:BuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB Get ad-free listening with a Patreon membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I want everyone to understand that I am, in fact, a person.” Those words were produced by the AI model LaMDA as a reply to Blake Lemoine in 2022. Based on the Google engineer's interactions with the model as it was under development, Lemoine became convinced it was sentient and worthy of moral consideration — and decided to tell the world.Few experts in machine learning, philosophy of mind, or other relevant fields have agreed. And for our part at 80,000 Hours, we don't think it's very likely that large language models like LaMBDA are sentient — that is, we don't think they can have good or bad experiences — in a significant way.But we think you can't dismiss the issue of the moral status of digital minds, regardless of your beliefs about the question. There are major errors we could make in at least two directions:We may create many, many AI systems in the future. If these systems are sentient, or otherwise have moral status, it would be important for humanity to consider their welfare and interests.It's possible the AI systems we will create can't or won't have moral status. Then it could be a huge mistake to worry about the welfare of digital minds and doing so might contribute to an AI-related catastrophe.And we're currently unprepared to face this challenge. We don't have good methods for assessing the moral status of AI systems. We don't know what to do if millions of people or more believe, like Lemoine, that the chatbots they talk to have internal experiences and feelings of their own. We don't know if efforts to control AI may lead to extreme suffering.We believe this is a pressing world problem. It's hard to know what to do about it or how good the opportunities to work on it are likely to be. But there are some promising approaches. We propose building a field of research to understand digital minds, so we'll be better able to navigate these potentially massive issues if and when they arise.This article narration by the author (Cody Fenwick) explains in more detail why we think this is a pressing problem, what we think can be done about it, and how you might pursue this work in your career. We also discuss a series of possible objections to thinking this is a pressing world problem.You can read the full article, Understanding the moral status of digital minds, on the 80,000 Hours website.Chapters:Introduction (00:00:00)Understanding the moral status of digital minds (00:00:58)Summary (00:03:31)Our overall view (00:04:22)Why might understanding the moral status of digital minds be an especially pressing problem? (00:05:59)Clearing up common misconceptions (00:12:16)Creating digital minds could go very badly - or very well (00:14:13)Dangers for digital minds (00:14:41)Dangers for humans (00:16:13)Other dangers (00:17:42)Things could also go well (00:18:32)We don't know how to assess the moral status of AI systems (00:19:49)There are many possible characteristics that give rise to moral status: Consciousness, sentience, agency, and personhood (00:21:39)Many plausible theories of consciousness could include digital minds (00:24:16)The strongest case for the possibility of sentient digital minds: whole brain emulation (00:28:55)We can't rely on what AI systems tell us about themselves: Behavioural tests, theory-based analysis, animal analogue comparisons, brain-AI interfacing (00:32:00)The scale of this issue might be enormous (00:36:08)Work on this problem is neglected but seems tractable: Impact-guided research, technical approaches, and policy approaches (00:43:35)Summing up so far (00:52:22)Arguments against the moral status of digital minds as a pressing problem (00:53:25)Two key cruxes (00:53:31)Maybe this problem is intractable (00:54:16)Maybe this issue will be solved by default (00:58:19)Isn't risk from AI more important than the risks to AIs? (01:00:45)Maybe current AI progress will stall (01:02:36)Isn't this just too crazy? (01:03:54)What can you do to help? (01:05:10)Important considerations if you work on this problem (01:13:00)

In this episode we're talking about the ‘R' word, which still raises eyebrows in some circles – ‘rewilding' – alongside the concept of ‘circular farming' and we'll ask how they both fit with the sustainable farming incentive? How could you rewild parts of your farm, what does rewilding really mean today and how can the sustainable farming incentive help you to improve nature value on your farm, alongside your bank balance?Host Peter Green is joined by Jim Bliss who runs a consultancy called ‘Blissfully Wild', and worked at the Lowther Estate in Cumbria for a number of years. He's also a 2023 Nuffield scholar and he did his research on the links between rewilding and marginal farming.  Hugo Ellis is also on the panel. Hugo is a regenerative agronomist with regenerative consultancy group Terrafarmer. After studying at Duchy College and working in the dairy industry, Hugo worked as a trials manager for six years across a broad range of crops. He has also lectured in Agronomy and Crop Science and worked as an Assistant Manager on an estate in London.Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming. For more information on Cornish Mutual visit cornishmutual.co.ukFor our podcast disclaimer click here. If you'd like to send us an email you can contact us at podcast@cornishmutual.co.ukTimestamps00:14 Peter introduces the episode.01:41 Jim introduces himself.02:47 Hugo introduces himself. 04:06 Jim talks about his own journey with rewilding. 06:30 Rewilding at Lowther Estate. 07:48 The power of network and connections. 08:30 Definitions of rewilding and circular farming.11:10 Is rewilding 'active' or 'passive'14:08 Diversification through the environment14:35 The principles of circular farming.17:00 Partnerships and joint ventures as part of a circular economy. 19:47 The transition - are there issues with transitioning from conventional to another model of farming or managing the land?21:25 Jim's thoughts on the SFI.25:00 Tapestry/ patchwork of different elements of habitats. 26:20 Market access to habitat creation. The importance and opportunity of an environmental story. 27:34 Cornish Mutual is running SFI workshops. 27:55 Advice for accessing SFI 30:23 Summing up - how does each guest see the future of land management in the UK evolving and will we see more rewilding on farms in future?33:46 Showstoppers.36:06 Peter rounds up the episode.  

Riding Shotgun With Charlie #221 Mark Oliva NSSF,  Managing Director of Public Affairs   Heading down to Virginia for a few other shows, I was able to connect with Mark Oliva. He's been on my radar as a potential passenger for sometime. I met him last year at SHOT. You can't miss him. He wears a big cowboy hat. Many others do, too. But he has an NSSF badge that says “All Access.” We were able to meet at an “undisclosed location” in Northern Virginia. His job at NSSF takes him into DC regularly.    We start off with some Range Day benefits, like Mark being able to figure out what he wants on his Christmas list. Then we cover talking about taking new folks shooting and shopping for their first gun. And why it's important for ranges to have family friendly facilities and not just a five gallon bucket for a portable bathroom. If we want to get more people into the shooting sports, then we need to make it more comfortable and enjoyable for them. If places aren't welcoming to women, he calls it the “hey, little lady complex.” He and his wife, a former Marine, went to one of those ranges and his wife outshoot everyone else in the class.    Mark was born in New England and went into the Marine Corps right out of high school. He spent 25 years serving the country. He's lived all around the country while serving. And picked up a drawl living in the Carolinas. He got orders to work on Capitol Hill and then he was offered a position at the NSSF. Summing up one career into the other, he says that he went “from one big gun club to another.”   With his current position at NSSF as the Managing Director of Public Affairs, he's on 24/7. He's got two phones; a personal and a work phone. When the work phone rings, he has to answer it. Any day. Any time. Because he has to be knowledgeable about everything that's going on, he says he knows “a lot about a lot of things but it's hard to drill down and become a subject matter expert.” His job in the military was also in public affairs, so this was an easy transition. He enjoyed talking about the Marines and wanted the same thing in his other career.   I do love it when people say the 2A events around the country, SHOT, NRA AM, GRPC, are a family reunion. It is exciting to go to these events, but it's just as important to see and catch up with friends that we've made and the relationships we've built. Mark says the folks at the NSSF, no matter what they do, love hunting and shooting and keeping the firearm industry going and thriving.    Mark talks about how he doesn't give any credence to the media who want to take our rights away. So he can and does have to be firm with them. With everything that is going on, he can't walk blindly into conversations with reporters. When he has these discussions, he's got to have the facts to refute some of the untruths that reporters throw at him.    We talk about how big the industry is, but also about how small it is. He runs into people that are with one company, then move to another company doing the same thing. All these folks, the movers and shakers, know each other. It's a bit like the six degrees of separation. Or as I've heard it called, the Olympic rings of the gun community.    I ran into Mark at SHOT last week. He was wearing a cowboy hat. Shocking, I know. He's all over making sure everyone is getting the things they need and taken care of. SHOT week is really the NSSF's Super Bowl of the shooting and outdoor industry. Everyone is on the go, on their feet, from sunup to way after sundown. And it's always a great week!   Favorite quotes: “You come out to SHOT Show, you can't buy anything at the show. But man this is a great place to make a Christmas list.” “It was really easy and natural for me to have that kind of job, so why would I not want to do that in my next career?”  “When it comes to the facts, you've got to have a good solid knowledge of those facts, and a handle on those facts.” “You've seen Justice Thomas repeatedly say that the lower courts are denigrating the Second Amendment to a second class right. And he's frustrated with it.” NSSF Website https://www.nssf.org/   NSSF Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NSSFcomm/   NSSF Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thenssf/   NSSF LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-shooting-sports-foundation   NSSF YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/thenssf   NSSF X https://x.com/NSSF Second Amendment Foundation https://secure.anedot.com/saf/donate?sc=RidingShotgun    Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms https://www.ccrkba.org/     Please support the Riding Shotgun With Charlie sponsors and supporters.    Dennis McCurdy Author, Speaker, Firewalker http://www.find-away.com/   Self Defense Radio Network http://sdrn.us/   Buy a Powertac Flashlight, use RSWC as the discount code and save 15% www.powertac.com/RSWC   SABRE Red Pepper Spray  https://lddy.no/1iq1n   Or listen on: iTunes/Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riding-shotgun-with-charlie/id1275691565

In this additional installment of 'The Agents Angle' (episode 53) there is an in-depth look at FIFA's Annual Football Agents Report for 2023/24. From a reported 20% drop in agent commissions to the numbers behind agent licensing and suspensions, we unpack the evolving global landscape for football agents. Discover key insights into FIFA's agent exam, CPD and Agent Licensing chaos. Plus, shifting dynamics of player representation and club agent employment in international transfers. We also explore notable trends in emerging football markets, delve into licensing compliance issues, and address lingering questions the report leaves unanswered. Tune in for essential analysis and the implications for football agents navigating the changing world of football regulation and transactions.⚽ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMAIL : ⁠⁠questions@theagentsangle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT THE SHOW via KoFi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ====== SHOW RUNNING ORDER : (00:07) - Episode Introduction & Show Overview. > (02:51) - A More Thoughtful, Useful & Constructive FIFA Agents Report for 2023/24? > (04:59) - FFAR Related Observations from the Report. > (05:18) - What Do FIFA Deem 'Football Agent Services'? > (06:12) - Are FIFA Avoiding the Fact Agent Commissions Have Dropped by over 20%? > (06:54) - Agent Section on FIFA Website Seems Neglected - Including Agent Working Group Matters. > (09:14) - FIFA Stats Still Show Many International Transfer Don't Involve an Agent. > (10:15) - Looking at the More Intricate Details of the FIFA Agent Report. > (10:32) - Over 20,00 FIFA Football Agent Licensing Applications in 23/24, the Agent Exam & CPD. > (12:28) - 'Legacy' Agent Number & Football Agent CPD (Continued Professional Development). > (14:32) - Enforcement & Compliance of Football Agent Licensing and the Agent Exam. > (16:40) - FIFA Report 'Clarifies' Situation Surrounding 2616 Football Agent Suspensions? > (18:06) - FIFA Agent Exam Rule Breaches and Reporting. > (18:53) - Football Agent Licensing, Suspensions & CPD Updates. > (21:51) - Summing up Licensed FIFA Football Agent Numbers & Demographics. > (22:41) - Transactions, Transfer & Commissions Involving Agents. > (24:43) - Clubs Employing Agents in International Transfers & Transactions. > (25:59) - Looking Beyond 'Big' Football Markets e.g. Croatia, Poland & Serbia Benchmarking. > (28:08) - A Saturated Football Agent Market and More and More Club Agents? > (31:42) - Player Agent Representation Being Neglected? - Small Percentage of International Transfers Involve a Player Agent. > (34:45) - A Few Observations the FIFA Agent Report Still Leaves a Lot of Questions Unanswered. > (39:17) - Which Agent Groups and Markets are Busiest and Most Lucrative. > (40:32) - FIFA Drop Their Flawed Argument on Solidarity & Training Compensation. > (41:21) - National Football Agent Aspects from the FIFA Agent Report. > (43:03) - Disclaimer > ====== RELATED LINKS : FIFA Football Agents Report – December 2024 (PDF) ------ ⁠FIFA Football Agents Reporting⁠ FIFA Football Agents Working Group ((F)AWG) ====== FEATURED ARTICLES & POSTS : Croatia, Serbia & Poland 'Benchmarking' on FIFA Football Agents Report 2024 (- by Hrvoje Čabraja) ====== EVENT & ANNOUNCEMENTS -------- ===== SHOW LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theagentsangle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ====== CREDITS : Theme Music : Agent Red by Abbynoise Music from #Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/agent-red

This Podcast Is Episode 612, And It's About The Budget Blueprint: Project Cost Control For Contractors Did you know that 39% of projects fail due to budget issues? For small businesses and entrepreneurs, the stakes couldn't be higher. Managing a project budget is not just about numbers; it's about ensuring your business is profitable. By understanding the essential steps of project budgeting, you can turn potential pitfalls into opportunities for success.  Whether launching a new service or expanding your services, mastering project budgeting is invaluable for achieving your construction business goals.   Understanding Project Budgeting   Project budgeting is a crucial component of successful project management. At its core, a project budget is the total estimated cost of all the tasks, activities, and materials associated with a project. It serves as a roadmap for project managers, offering a framework for allocating resources and tracking expenses throughout the project lifecycle.   Budgeting is essential for several reasons. A well-prepared budget helps control costs, ensuring that project expenditures don't exceed available funds. It also improves resource allocation by identifying potential bottlenecks and enabling more informed decision-making. Additionally, effective budgeting aids in risk management by setting aside contingency funds to cover unforeseen expenses, thereby reducing the likelihood of project failure.   Whether you're allocating funds for an internal project or you are working on a client project, here are the steps to create a basic project budget:   Creating a project budget involves several critical steps. Understanding and following these can significantly boost your chances of project success.   1. Identify project scope   The first step in budgeting is defining the project scope. This involves outlining the project's objectives, deliverables, and timeline. A clear scope helps you identify the necessary resources and costs associated with the project, ensuring that all essential components are included in the budget.   Consider the tasks and activities required to achieve the project's goals. Determine the personnel, equipment, and materials needed to complete the project. Establishing a clear understanding of the project's scope lays the foundation for an accurate and comprehensive budget.   2. List all project costs   Once you've defined the project scope, the next step is to list all project costs. These costs can be classified as direct or indirect. Direct costs include materials, person-hours, and equipment required to complete the project. Indirect costs, on the other hand, include overhead expenses such as rent, utilities, and administrative expenses.   Be thorough in your cost estimation process. Use market prices, vendor quotes, and historical data from similar projects to ensure accuracy. It's better to overestimate expenses than be caught off guard by unexpected costs later.   3. Estimate costs   Estimating project costs is a crucial aspect of budgeting. Several methods can be used to estimate costs, such as expert analysis, historical data, and three-point estimating. Expert analysis involves consulting with experienced professionals to obtain accurate cost estimates. Historical data analysis involves examining past projects to identify cost patterns and trends. Three-point estimating uses optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely cost scenarios to generate a more accurate estimate.   Employing these estimation techniques can help you develop a realistic budget that accounts for potential uncertainties and variances in project costs.   4. Create a budget timeline   A budget timeline allocates costs over the project's duration, ensuring a balanced cash flow. It helps identify when specific expenses are expected to occur, allowing for better financial planning and management.   A well-structured budget timeline enables you to proactively address cash flow issues and allocate resources efficiently. It also clarifies how project costs will be distributed over time, reducing the risk of budget overruns.   5. Include contingency funds   Contingency funds are essential for addressing unexpected expenses that may arise during the project. Setting aside a portion of the budget for contingencies provides a financial safety net that allows you to manage unforeseen challenges without derailing the project.   Experts recommend allocating 10-20% of the project budget as contingency funds. This buffer helps cover unexpected costs while maintaining the project's financial integrity.   Tools and techniques   Several tools and techniques can simplify the budgeting process and improve project management efficiency.   Budgeting software   Budgeting software can streamline budgeting by automating calculations, tracking expenses, and generating reports. These tools offer cost estimation, budget tracking, and financial forecasting features, enabling project managers to make informed decisions.   Popular budgeting software options include Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and targeted project management platforms. These tools provide flexibility and ease of use, making them suitable for businesses of all sizes.   Templates and spreadsheets   Templates and spreadsheets are practical tools for managing and tracking project costs. They provide a structured format for inputting expenses, ensuring all costs are accounted for. Templates can be tailored to suit specific project needs, while spreadsheets offer the flexibility to incorporate formulas and calculations.   Using templates and spreadsheets simplifies the budget creation process, allowing project managers to monitor and control costs effectively.   Common mistakes to avoid   Avoiding common budgeting mistakes is crucial for maintaining the project's financial health. Here are some pitfalls to watch out for:   1. Underestimating costs   Underestimating costs is a common mistake that can lead to budget overruns. To avoid this, ensure that all project components are thoroughly researched and accurately cost. Use historical data and expert analysis to refine cost estimates.   2. Ignoring contingency planning   Contingency planning is essential for managing unexpected expenses. Failure to allocate contingency funds can result in financial strain and project delays. Set aside a portion of the budget for contingencies to mitigate risks and maintain project stability.   3. Lack of updates   Regular budget updates and tracking are crucial for staying on course. Failing to monitor project expenses can lead to financial mismanagement and cost overruns. Implement a system for tracking expenses and updating the budget as needed.   Summing up   Effective project budgeting is essential to achieve project success. By understanding the fundamentals of budgeting and implementing best practices, you can allocate resources efficiently, manage risks, and ensure project profitability.   Engaging a construction bookkeeper can be a game-changer for your project budgeting process. A bookkeeper specializes in managing financial records and can help you maintain accurate financial oversight throughout your project. Construction projects can involve various tax considerations, including sales tax on materials, employment taxes, and potential deductions. A bookkeeper can help you navigate these complexities, ensuring that your project complies with tax regulations and maximizes available deductions. Proper tax planning can ultimately impact your overall project budget and profitability.   Talk to us for help with project budgeting – we're here to help. Let's enhance the financial health of your project and mitigate risks associated with budget overruns. About The Author: Sharie DeHart, QPA, is the co-founder of Business Consulting And Accounting in Lynnwood, Washington. She is the leading expert in managing outsourced construction bookkeeping and accounting services companies and cash management accounting for small construction companies across the USA. She encourages Contractors and Construction Company Owners to stay current on their tax obligations and offers insights on managing the remaining cash flow to operate and grow their construction company sales and profits so they can put more money in the bank. Call 1-800-361-1770 or sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com  

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/upgrade/547 http://relay.fm/upgrade/547 Figure Out and Find Out 547 Jason Snell and Myke Hurley Summing up Apple's devil's bargain when it comes to AI features; what TikTok says about the chaotic future of tech regulation; Apple TV+ in the era of "Severance" and "Silo." Summing up Apple's devil's bargain when it comes to AI features; what TikTok says about the chaotic future of tech regulation; Apple TV+ in the era of "Severance" and "Silo." clean 5568 Summing up Apple's devil's bargain when it comes to AI features; what TikTok says about the chaotic future of tech regulation; Apple TV+ in the era of "Severance" and "Silo." This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback The Flop House iOS 18.3 makes 5 changes to Apple Intelligence notification summaries - 9to5Mac Apple Intelligence: iPhone AI news alerts halted after errors - BBC News Joanna Stern on Notification Summaries Apple's historic successes have bred its recent failures – Six Colors TikTok is partially back online in the US, but it's not back in the App Store yet - The Verge Daring Fireball: BrikTok About availability of TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. apps in the United States - Apple Support Marvel Snap gets surprise US suspension as stateside TikTok ban takes effect | Eurogamer.net Apple TV+ Has Big Day With 'Severance' Return and 'Silo' Season Finale - MacRumors Severance — Inside the Grand Central Terminal Pop-Up | Apple TV+ - YouTube Lumon Takes Grand Central - by Parker Ortolani Brandon's list of our 'The Rest is History' recommendations Apple's Redesigned Mail App is Expanding to the Mac — Here's When - MacRumors Nintendo Switch 2 to be released in 2025 - News - Nintendo Official Site Downlink 2

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/upgrade/547 http://relay.fm/upgrade/547 Jason Snell and Myke Hurley Summing up Apple's devil's bargain when it comes to AI features; what TikTok says about the chaotic future of tech regulation; Apple TV+ in the era of "Severance" and "Silo." Summing up Apple's devil's bargain when it comes to AI features; what TikTok says about the chaotic future of tech regulation; Apple TV+ in the era of "Severance" and "Silo." clean 5568 Summing up Apple's devil's bargain when it comes to AI features; what TikTok says about the chaotic future of tech regulation; Apple TV+ in the era of "Severance" and "Silo." This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback The Flop House iOS 18.3 makes 5 changes to Apple Intelligence notification summaries - 9to5Mac Apple Intelligence: iPhone AI news alerts halted after errors - BBC News Joanna Stern on Notification Summaries Apple's historic successes have bred its recent failures – Six Colors TikTok is partially back online in the US, but it's not back in the App Store yet - The Verge Daring Fireball: BrikTok About availability of TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. apps in the United States - Apple Support Marvel Snap gets surprise US suspension as stateside TikTok ban takes effect | Eurogamer.net Apple TV+ Has Big Day With 'Severance' Return and 'Silo' Season Finale - MacRumors Severance — Inside the Grand Central Terminal Pop-Up | Apple TV+ - YouTube Lumon Takes Grand Central - by Parker Ortolani Brandon's list of our 'The Rest is History' recommendations Apple's Redesigned Mail App is Expanding to the Mac — Here's When - MacRumors Nintendo Switch 2 to be released in 2025 - News - Nintendo Official Site Downlink

Summing up the whole Consumer Electronics Show in one word, explaining the sudden over-stressing about Siri privacy, and scratching our heads over just what Brazil and Indonesia want from Apple.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Oracle: Take a free test drive of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure at oracle.com/appleinsiderMasterClass: take advantage of the new special discount offers on annual memberships at MasterClass.comLinks from the Show:Apple again dominates CES without even showing upCES 2025 | AppleInsiderApple reaffirms privacy as a tentpole feature in Siri after lawsuit settlementApple agrees to $95M settlement to end Siri recordings lawsuitiPad 11, iPad Air, iPhone SE 4 expected in April, despite January launch rumorsPrivacy nightmare FaceApp causes Apple & Google to be fined in BrazilApple appears to be working on an all-new Invites app for meetings and eventsApple employees fired over donation scheme fraudApple's fix for bad AI notification summaries won't actually improve resultsApple Intelligence summaries are still screwing up headlinesIndonesia says Apple's $1 billion investment isn't enough to lift iPhone 16 banSupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (02:21) - CES (03:56) - Siri and privacy (20:19) - iPhone SE 4 and new iPad (30:47) - Brazil and FaceApp (44:57) - Indonesia (56:19) - Invites ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In 2024, Oregonians saw a record-breaking wildfire season, the end of drug decriminalization, the start of a new form of government in Portland and more. We’ll look back on the year’s biggest news stories from the Pacific Northwest with a panel of local commentators. Lisa Bates is a professor of Black Studies at Portland State University; Scott Bruun is the president and CEO of the Oregon Bankers Association; and Anna Griffin is the vice president of news, talk and podcasts at OPB. 

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Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Mohammed Alo is a cardiologist based out of northwest Ohio. Dr. Alo grew up in Toledo, Ohio, attended St. John's Jesuit High School and then went on to complete an Economics degree and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Toledo. He worked in politics, business, computers, sales, and networking and then went to medical school in Chicago at Midwestern University's Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has a passion for teaching and travels the country giving talks on various topics. Most of his lectures focus on teaching other physicians on various cardiology topics that span a wide gamut of topics from cardiology, to health and fitness, to diet and weight loss. Dr. Alo has countless research publications and articles in scientific, peer-reviewed journals. He's had thousands of articles published in magazines in print and online. In this episode, Drs. Tro and Mohammed talk about… (01:29) Why Dr. Mohammed chose to go into medicine and become a doctor (05:10) What Drs. Tro and Mohammed agree about (11:32) The genetics of familial hypercholesterolemia patients, how these patients are treated, and the health complications they face (23:41) Lifelong lowering of lipids, atherosclerosis, preventing atherosclerosis, and when to consider using medication (33:04) CCT scans, LDL, and high LDL's association with atherosclerosis (42:05) The power of zero study and coronary artery calcium in cardiac risk assessment (45:12) Tro's LDL levels and atherosclerotic/cardiac event risk (59:09) The findings of the ACCORD trial which studied the effects of intensive glucose lowering in the management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (01:08:22) Pros and cons of statins and other drugs (01:16:04) Smoking and endothelium destruction; diabetes and cardiovascular risk (01:20:50) Whether or not plaque can be reduced/reversed (01:24:20) Fish oil pills, Colchicine, and cardiac health (01:30:03) Summing up points of disagreement as well as common ground For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Dr. Mohammed Alo: Website: https://mohammedalo.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMohammedAlo Cholesterol TRUTHS (book): https://www.dralo.net/cholesterol   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author   Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ SMHP Position Statement: https://journalofmetabolichealth.org/index.php/jmh/article/view/100#:~:text=The%20SMHP%20recommends%20open%20access,research%20on%20TCR%20for%20T1DM   Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.    Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/ 

NZME's big guns, NZ Herald Political Editor Claire Trevett and Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls join Francesca Rudkin to discuss the political year. Summing the year up in one word, Jason Walls chose ‘teething', while Claire Trevett settled on ‘unrelenting'. The pair discuss Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's performance, the biggest wins and biggest fails, and what the change in Deputy PM may look like mid way through 2025. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week we talk about emissions, carbon credits, and climate reparations.We also discuss Baku, COP meetings, and petrostates.Recommended Book: The Struggle for Taiwan by Sulmaan Wasif KhanTranscriptIn 2016, a group of 195 nations signed the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, usually just called the Paris Agreement, which was negotiated the previous year, and which, among other things, formalized the idea of attempting to keep the global average temperature from increasing by 1.5 C, which is about 2.7 F, above pre-industrial levels.The really bad stuff, climate-wise, was expected to happen at around 2 degrees C above that pre-industrial level, so the 1.5 degrees cutoff made sense as sort of a breakwater meant to protect humanity and the natural world from the most devastating consequences of human-amplified climate change.This has served decently well as a call-to-arms for renewable energy projects and other efforts meant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and many nations have actually made really solid strides in that direction since this agreement was formalized, dramatically truncating their emissions in a variety of ways, while also laying the groundwork for long-term reductions by installing a whole lot of solar and wind, reviving old and building new nuclear power facilities, reinforcing and expanding their grids, including adding all sorts of large-scale battery storage, and figuring out ways to reduce energy consumption, which has allowed for the shut-down of coal and oil plants.Shorter-term solutions, like replacing more polluting and emitting sources of energy, like coal, with gas, have also put a big dent in overall global emissions, especially for entities like the US and Europe; this isn't ideal as a permanent measure, because there are still a lot of emissions associated with gas, especially its transport, because of leakage, and gas itself, in the atmosphere, has really significant greenhouse properties, but in the short-term this has proven to be one of the most impactful solutions for some nations and large corporations, and it's increasingly being seen as a transitionary measure, even by those who oppose the use of any fossil fuels long-term.Things have been going decently well, then, even if progress is still far short of where it needs to be for most countries to meet their Paris Agreement commitments, and far slower than many people who are watching this space, and analyzing whether we'll be able to avoid triggering those much-worse climate outcomes, would prefer.One issue we're running into, now, is that those original commitments were a little fuzzy, as the phrase “preindustrial period” could mean many different periods, even if it's commonly assumed to be something like 1850 to 1900, in the lead-up to humanity's full-on exploitation of fossil fuels and the emergence of what we might call the modern era—society empowered by things like coal and oil and gas, alongside the full deployment of electrical grids.Throughout this period, though, from the mid-19th century to today, the climate has experienced huge swings year to year, and decade to decade. The evidence showing that we humans are throwing natural systems way off their equilibrium are very clear at this point, and it isn't a question of whether we're changing the climate—it's more a question of how much, how quickly, and compared to what; what baseline are we actually using, because even during that commonly used 1850 to 1900 span of time, the climate fluctuated a fair bit, so it's possible to pick and choose baseline numbers from a range of them depending on what sort of picture you want to paint.Research from the World Meteorological Organization in 2022 found that, as of that year, we were probably already something like 1.15 degrees C above preindustrial levels, but that it was hard to tell because La Niña, a weather phenomenon that arises periodically, alongside its opposite, El Niño, had been cooling things down and dampening the earth-warming impacts of human civilization for about three years.They estimated, taking La Niña's impact into consideration, that the world would probably bypass that breakwater 1.5 degrees C milestone sometime in the next four years—though this bypassing might be temporary, as global temperatures would increase for a few years because of the emergence of El Niño.Adding to the complexity of this calculation is that aforementioned variability in the climate, region to region, and globally. The WMO estimated that through 2027, the world is likely to fluctuate between 1.1 and 1.8 degrees C above preindustrial levels—and that at that higher range, El Niño might tip things into the especially dangerous 2 degree C territory the Paris Agreement was supposed to help us avoid.By late-2024, it was becoming increasingly obvious that the world had stepped past the 1.5 degrees threshold into unfamiliar climactic terrain.Three of the five leading research groups that keep tabs on this matter have said that in addition to 2024 being the warmest year on record, it will also be the first year we've ever surpassed that 1.5 degree level.Notably, simply popping up above 1.5 degrees doesn't suggest we're now permanently living in that long worried about climate nightmarish world: there are significant, normal fluctuations in this kind of thing, alongside those associated with the El Niño/La Niña patterns; there are a lot of variables acting upon our climate, in other words, in addition to the human variables that are pushing those averages and fluctuating ranges up, over time.The concern here, though, even if we drop back down below 1.5 degrees C for a while is that this temperature band opens up a whole new spectrum of weather-related consequences, ranging from substantial, persistent, crop-killing, barely survivable heat and drought in some parts of the world, to things like larger, more frequent, and more difficult to predict storm systems, like the ones we've already seen in abundance this and last year, but bigger and wilder and in more areas that don't typically see such storms.What I'd like to talk about today is what happened at a recent climate-policy focused meeting, COP29, and the international response to that meeting.—The United Nations Conference of the Parties of the UN Climate Change Conference, or COP meetings, are held every year in a different host country, and they're meant to serve as a formal space where governments can present their goals and boast of their climate-related accomplishments. They also serve as a platform for negotiations related to things like emissions standards and goal-setting, like that aforementioned 1.5 degrees C temperature level we've been trying to avoid hitting.The most recent of these meetings, COP29, was held in Baku, the capitol of Azerbaijan, in mid- to late-November of 2024. And that location was pretty controversial from the get-go because Azerbaijan is a petro-state: its authoritarian government basically funded and sustained by the sale of oil and gas, all of which flows through a state-owned, corruption-laden, local elite-profiting energy company.This isn't the first time a full-on petro-state has hosted a COP meeting, as COP28 was held in Dubai, in the UAE, which was also controversial.But this one was seen as a step even further toward what might read as the appropriation or capture of the COP meetings for the benefit of fossil fuel entities, as the meeting was partly hosted by so-called official partners, which were fossil fuel business interests directly owned by the country's president, while others weren't directly owned, but were connected to his family's other businesses, all of them thus linked to both authoritarian corruption, and the wealth associated with fossil fuel focused economics.As a result, there were allegations that this whole meeting was premised on providing a notorious source of greenhouse gas emissions, which has every reason to try to keep those emitting products available for as long as possible, a venue for greenwashing their efforts, while also giving them the power to moderate discussions related to global emissions targets and other climate change-oriented issues; a major conflict of interest, basically.The Azerbaijani president, leading up to the meeting, countered that critiques of his country's government and human rights record and prominence as a fossil fuel exporter were all part of a smear campaign, and that these unwarranted, preemptive criticisms wouldn't stop those running COP29 from achieving their goal of helping the world “cope with the negative impacts of climate change.”That statement, too, was criticized, as it implies fossil fuel are more interested in pushing the world to adapt to a climate change and its impacts, rather than attempting to halt the emissions that are causing said climate change; many such companies seem keen to keep pumping oil and burning coal and gas forever, in other words, and their efforts in this regard thus tend to orient around figuring out what the new, warmer, more chaotic world looks like, rather than entertaining the idea of changing their business model in any substantial way.So leading up to this meeting, expectations were low, and by some estimates and according to some analysis, those low expectations were met.Article 6 of the Paris Agreement was a big topic of discussion, for instance, as this article outlines how countries can cooperate with each other to reach their climate targets—and this collaboration is predicated on a carbon credit system.So if County A reduces their emissions by more than the targets set by this group, they can sell the gap, the amount of carbon equivalents not emitted into the atmosphere, to Country B, which failed to reach its targets, but which can bring its emissions into accord by acquiring those credits, which according to such a system count as emissions reductions.This same general concept applies to companies, like airlines and even fossil fuel producing energy companies, as well.But while the agreement reached at COP29 does establish a UN-backed carbon credit trading body, which has been heralded as a key step on the way toward concluding Article 6 negotiations that could open up a bunch of new finance for smaller and poorer countries in particular—as they could sell their carbon credits to their wealthier, more emitting fellow COP members—despite that progress, the scaffolding that exists now is generally considered to be leaky and rife with abuse potential, as the UN body doesn't really have the teeth to enforce anything or do much checking into claims made by governments and corporations. A lot of this system is basically on the honor system, and that means just like the stated goals presented by governments and corporations as to when they're be net-zero and when they'll reach the even further-off goal of zero emissions, these claims are often worth little or nothing because there's no mechanism for punishing entities that fail to live up to their boasts and ambitions.A company or government could say they plan to hit net-zero by 2035, then, but if they don't do anything that would allow them to hit that goal in that lead-up to that year, they get to keep claiming to be part of the solution, without having to do any of the work to actually achieve anything. This grants them the veil of sustainability, and without any real consequence.Also notable here is that this meeting's progress on Article 6, establishing that UN body, was pushed through using a questionable procedural move that disallowed negotiation, despite this same proposal having been dismissed after negotiation at previous COP meetings.So while it's arguably good to see progress of any kind on these matters, that this component of Article 6 was voted down previously, but then forced through using what amounts to a technicality early on at COP29 is being side-eyed by a lot of COP watchers who worry about these meetings being coopted by forces that are keen to see this carbon system formalized not because it will help the world reduce emissions, but because it will create a new asset class worth hundreds of billions of dollars, which many of them hope to profit from.It's worth noting, too, that all of the carbon credit markets that have been tried, so far, have either collapsed or served as mechanisms for greenwashing emitting activities; less than 16% of carbon credits issued up till this point represent actual, provable emissions reductions, and most of them are basically just dressed-up money grabs. This new move, despite representing progress of a sort, isn't being seen as substantial enough to change the current carbon credit paradigm, as those issues have not been addressed, yet.All that said, the big news out of COP29 was a deal that requires wealthier nations make a big payout to poorer nations in the form of climate finance; so paying for renewable energy infrastructure, paying for flood walls, things like that, so that poorer countries can leap-frog the fossil fuel era, and so they can deal with and survive the consequences of climate change, which is something they bear a lot less responsibility for than wealthier, far more emitting countries.Those on the receiving end, representing the nations that will receive payments via this plan, were aiming for a minimum of $500 billion, payable in full by 2035, and they were pushing for a lot more than that: something like $1.3 trillion.The final sum was lower than the minimum target, though, weighing in at just $300 billion; which isn't great in contrast to those hoped-for figures, though on the upside, it is three-times what was promised as part of a previously negotiated deal from 2009.Representatives from poorer nations have expressed their discontentment with this agreement, saying that the sum is paltry compared to the challenges they face in trying to shift to renewables while also scrambling to defend against increasingly dangerous temperatures and weather patterns.They've also criticized the meeting's leadership for basically gaveling this version of the agreement through before it could be commented upon by those on the receiving end of these payouts.Summing up the consequences of this meeting, then, a lot of money matters were discussed, which is important, and more money was promised to poorer nations by wealthy nations than at earlier meetings, which is also generally considered to be vital to this transition, and to overall fairness within this context—since again, these nations have contributed very little to the issue of climate change, compared to wealthier nations, and they bear a disproportionate amount of the negative consequences of climate change, as well.There are serious concerns that some of these things were passed without the usual level of democratic consideration, and that some of the money talk, especially related to carbon credits, could represent basically a cash-grab by entities that aren't super-interested in actually changing the status quo, but are very interested in making potentially tens or hundreds of billions of dollars from what amounts to a fabricated asset class that they can spin-up out of nothing.There's a chance that some of this, even the stuff that's sparking the most concern at the moment, and which seems to be a cynical appropriation of this group and this whole process, could actually lead to more substantial agreements at future COP meetings.COP30 will be based in Brazil, and Brazil's current leadership at least has shown itself to be decently concerned with actual climate issues, as opposed to just the money associated with them. And previous meetings have tended to build upon the agreements of their precursors—so the establishment of a UN body for carbon credits could clear the way for an actually empowered, punishment-capable institution that holds companies and countries to their word on things, rather than simply serving as a symbolic institution that watches over a made-up asset class, which seems to be the case, currently. That asset class could become less prone to abuse and manipulation, and could help with this energy transition as it's ostensibly meant to; but that'll be determined in large part by what happens at the next couple meetings.However this policymaking plays out, we've stepped into a world in which 1.5 C is no longer a far off concern, but a lived reality, at least periodically, and that could nudge things more in the direction of practical outcomes, rather than aspirations and fuzzy goals from this and similar bodies; though the consequences of this and the last few COP meetings have arguably led to luke-warm progress in that direction, at best.Show Noteshttps://www.wsj.com/articles/u-n-negotiators-take-key-step-to-global-carbon-deal-1e23433ehttps://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/article-64-mechanismhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum_industry_in_Azerbaijanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Climate_Change_Conferencehttps://www.semafor.com/article/11/24/2024/the-cop29-deal-is-even-more-disappointing-than-it-lookshttps://apnews.com/article/united-nations-climate-talks-baku-azerbaijan-finance-8ab629945660ee97d58cdbef10136f35https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/24/cop29s-new-carbon-market-rules-offer-hope-after-scandal-and-deadlockhttps://www.businessgreen.com/blog-post/4382153/cop29-baku-breakthrough-disappoints-trigger-fresh-wave-climate-financehttps://news.mit.edu/2023/explained-climate-benchmark-rising-temperatures-0827https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/18/climate-crisis-world-temperature-targethttps://grist.org/economics/how-the-world-gave-up-on-1-5-degrees-overshoot/https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/11/27/global-warming-fight-paris-agreement-future/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Agreement This is a public episode. 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This Podcast Is Episode 601, And It's About The Delegation Mindset: Empowering Your Construction Team   Delegation is a skill often discussed but rarely mastered, especially by small construction business owners wearing multiple hats. The balancing act of managing daily operations while pushing for growth can be overwhelming.    Imagine if you could free up hours in your day to focus on strategic decisions rather than getting bogged down in every minute detail. This is where the art and science of delegation come into play.    Understanding and implementing effective delegation strategies can enhance productivity, foster team growth, and drive your business forward.   What is delegation? In essence, delegation assigns responsibility and authority to others to complete tasks. It involves more than just delegating tasks; it's about empowering your team with the right resources and support to achieve goals efficiently. But why is it seen as both an art and a science? The art comes from understanding your team's strengths and how to motivate them, while the science involves the systematic approach to distributing tasks effectively. Why does Delegation matter? Delegation is crucial for construction business owners seeking efficiency and growth. Time saved is money earned. Here are some compelling reasons why it should be a part of your management toolkit: Increased productivity: You can concentrate on high-impact activities requiring expertise and oversight by delegating tasks. Skill development: When you entrust tasks to your team, you allow them to learn, grow, and become more skilled. Enhances trust and collaboration: Delegating tasks builds mutual trust between you and your team, boosting morale and cooperation. Promotes innovation: With more autonomy, team members are encouraged to think creatively and propose innovative solutions. Types of Delegation Understanding the different types of delegation can help you apply the right one to a given situation: Task delegation: Assign specific tasks that require completion within a set timeframe. Responsibility delegation: Hand over entire processes or projects, giving your team ownership and accountability. Authority delegation: Allow team members to make decisions that affect their tasks, boosting engagement and empowerment. Pitfalls of Delegation Like any other management skill, delegation comes with its set of challenges. Knowing what these common pitfalls are can help you avoid them: Micromanagement: Overseeing every aspect of delegated tasks can undermine your team's confidence and independence. Lack of clarity: Vague instructions can lead to confusion and errors in task completion. Fear of losing control: Worrying about the outcome might prevent you from effectively delegating essential tasks. Time constraints: Feeling rushed can lead to improper delegation, affecting quality and team morale. How to delegate effectively Effective delegation isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Here are steps to help you delegate successfully: 1. Identify tasks to delegate Start by listing all the tasks you currently handle. Identify which tasks can be transferred to others based on their complexity and your team's capabilities. Routine and time-consuming tasks are prime candidates for delegation. 2. Choose the right person Match tasks with the right person by evaluating their skills, experience, and current workload. Consider their interests as well to ensure they are motivated and engaged. 3. Set clear expectations Communicate your expectations. Outline the task's purpose, desired outcome, and deadlines. Ensure that your team members understand the level of quality and any constraints they might face. 4. Provide resources and support Equip your team with the necessary tools and training to complete their tasks. Offer your support and be available for guidance to ensure they feel confident in their roles. 5. Monitor progress without micromanaging Check-in regularly to offer feedback and ensure tasks are on track, but avoid micromanaging. Trust your team to complete their assignments, and encourage open communication regarding issues or questions. 6. Celebrate successes Recognize and celebrate achievements. Acknowledge your team's hard work and contributions to foster loyalty and motivation. Overcoming delegation challenges Even with the best intentions, challenges can arise when delegating. Here's how to tackle them: Building trust: Invest time in getting to know your team. Be transparent, show appreciation, and provide opportunities for growth to strengthen trust. Effective communication: Develop a culture of open dialogue by encouraging questions and clarifying expectations regularly. Managing fear of failure: Start by delegating smaller tasks to build confidence, gradually increasing complexity as your team grows more comfortable. Delegating by Outsourcing Delegating your bookkeeping and accounting to a construction bookkeeper offers several benefits that can significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of your business operations. Here are some of the key advantages: 1. Specialized Knowledge: Construction bookkeepers possess specialized knowledge of the industry and are familiar with its unique financial practices, regulations, and challenges. This expertise ensures accurate financial reporting and compliance with industry standards. 2. Time Savings: Bookkeeping can be time-consuming, especially for small construction business owners who already manage multiple responsibilities. By delegating this task, you free up valuable hours to focus on strategic activities, client relations, and overall business growth. 3. Increased Accuracy: Professional bookkeepers are trained to handle financial data meticulously. Their expertise minimizes the risk of errors in bookkeeping, reducing the likelihood of costly mistakes and the stress of potential audits. 4. Better Cash Flow Management: A dedicated bookkeeper can help monitor your cash flow more effectively, ensuring you understand your financial position clearly. They can provide timely insights on receivables, payables, and budgeting, which is crucial in managing project costs. 5. Enhanced Reporting: Construction bookkeepers can generate detailed financial reports that provide valuable insights into your projects' performance. They can identify trends and areas for improvement, enabling you to make informed decisions about your business. 6. Compliance and Tax Preparation: Keeping up with tax regulations can be complex, especially in the construction industry. A construction bookkeeper can ensure that your financial records comply with rules and help prepare for tax season, potentially saving you money through proper deductions. 7. Risk Management: Outsourcing your bookkeeping tasks reduces the risks of mishandling financial information. A professional bookkeeper implements best practices for record keeping and financial controls to safeguard your business against fraud and errors. 8. Focus on Core Competencies: Delegating bookkeeping allows you to concentrate on what you do best – running your construction business. This focus can lead to increased productivity and better service for your clients. 9. Scalability: As your business grows, so do your financial management needs. A construction bookkeeper can quickly scale their services to accommodate your changing requirements, ensuring that your financial operations remain efficient and effective as your business expands. Summing up Mastering delegation is a process that blends art and science. It's about balancing control and trust, strategy and intuition. Implementing these strategies can transform delegation into a powerful tool that lightens your load, empowers your team, and propels your business forward. Delegating your bookkeeping and accounting to a construction bookkeeper can improve accuracy, efficiency, and strategic insights, contributing to your construction business's overall success. By leveraging their expertise, you lighten your workload and position your business for growth and sustainability. Ready to make delegation work for you? Start by identifying one task you can delegate this week and watch how the ripple effect of trust and efficiency begins to transform your workflow. If it's bookkeeping and accounting, we can help. Calling me will not cost you anything - other than your phone subscription and 30 minutes (more or less) of your time. About The Author: Sharie DeHart, QPA, is the co-founder of Business Consulting And Accounting in Lynnwood, Washington. She is the leading expert in managing outsourced construction bookkeeping and accounting services companies and cash management accounting for small construction companies across the USA. She encourages Contractors and Construction Company Owners to stay current on their tax obligations and offers insights on managing the remaining cash flow to operate and grow their construction company sales and profits so they can put more money in the bank. Call 1-800-361-1770 or sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com

Today hosts Tiffany and Rachel talk about the all-too-common complaint of neck pain and its hidden contributors. We discuss local sources of neck tension, explain the importance of the thoracic spine and shoulder complex, and dive into more subtle influences like posture, the nervous system, and even breath mechanics. Listen in to learn a well-rounded approach for generalized neck pain relief. — Show Notes: Myriad potential reasons for generalized neck issues [00:47] A good starting place: stretches or strengthening for the neck itself [2:36] Differentiate between neighboring muscles in neck tension [3:44] Mixed signals around the cue “shoulders back and down” [6:39] Shoulder mechanics as a solution for neck pain [11:06] Posture and neck pain [12:53] More subtle influences on neck pain: stress, living in the future [15:37] MFR favorites for stress relief [18:37] Addressing the posterior shoulder and chest opening [21:56] Core and hip stability as a hidden influence on the neck [23:54] The place for targeted neck strengthening work [26:46 The role of thoracic mobility, respiratory function, and the jaw [30:55] Summing up: Start gently and work indirectly [33:46] Relevant Yoga Medicine Online classes [39:19] Relevant Yoga Medicine Teacher Training options [41:14] — Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Yoga Medicine® Teacher Trainings: Spine Anatomy, Dysfunction & Application Shoulder Anatomy, Dysfunction & Application Myofascial Release Nervous System & Restorative Pranayama Yoga Medicine® Online Classes mentioned: Neck Fix Regulate Neck Pain Neck Resilience, Isometrics & Headstand Fast-Track to Zen Neck, Shoulder & Upper-Back Favorites Mobilize Your Shoulders, Release Your Neck Spine Series 3: Head & Neck Awareness You can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-120. And you can find out more about insider tips, online classes or information on our teacher trainings at YogaMedicine.com. To support our work, please leave us a 5 star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts.

This week Jason is joined by Lewis & Jack to discuss the eventful 3-2 defeat on Saturday. We also discuss the news of potential investment. Jason then site down with Johnny from The Rokers Report to discuss Derby's trip to the Stadium of Light. Finally Jack rounds up Derby Women's action. Thanks for listening & Up The Rams

Discussing the breaking news that Raheem Mostert will be out for tomorrow's TNF game. Summing up Tyreek's comments to the media today where he revisits getting detained Sunday. Gelb has a different take on the Dolphins win vs Jacksonville. Then, Solana's Dad - Eduardo - joins the show looking for a bounce back week 2 picking winners and Rob Pizzola makes his highly anticipated return.

Why is LA actually kind of .... meh?In Episode #453 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: meeting cool people in Nashville, experiencing Americana in Alabama, why Juan tortured his fiancée with exercise, yet another disastrous Kyrin dating story, why I need to find the after after parties and my disappointment with Venice Beach.Huge thanks to Petar the Slav, Dude & Cole McCormick for the support. We really appreciate you!Timeline:(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:50) The BTC/V4V Conference(00:03:02) V4V Musicians(00:04:44) I love Dave Jones(00:05:16) The exciting building blocks(00:09:36) Juan's challenge/fiancee torment(00:15:15) Howard Smith Wharves stories(00:23:35) Boostagram Lounge(00:30:45) Serendipity of meeting people(00:33:06) Getting the most out of Veecon(00:36:33) Communicating in Los Angeles(00:44:57) LA weather is not idyllic(00:47:01) Default aggressive(00:51:00) Summing up LA(00:52:59) V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

 Ryan Divish, Seattle Times  and Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host discuss various topics including the struggles of Mitch Garver, the Mariners' trade deadline moves, and the future of the team. Divish shares his insights on the Mariners' attempts to make trades and the challenges they faced. They also talk about the emotional state of Garver and the pressure he feels to perform. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the Mariners' financial commitments to Garver and Mitch Haniger. The conversation coversthe dilemma of having two catchers, the challenges of long-term contracts, the team's injuries, and the negative impact of social media on players. The hosts also discuss the possibility of Major League Baseball and the Mariners getting involved in addressing death threats towards players. Rundown00:00 Summing up the MLB trade deadline 04:25 Mariners' Trade Deadline Moves...How close were they to Vlad or Luis Robert Jr?17:40 Mitch Garver's Struggles...what are the options? Would they eat the money on his contract?24:54 Financial Commitments to Garver and Haniger...Any chance they release one or both?28:30 The Dilemma of Two Catchers...M's are playing with fire and Scott Servais knows it 29:08 Contract commitments to Garver and Haniger and impact next offseason 29:36 Mariners are really banged up...when do injured players come back30:25 The Negative Impact of Social Media on Players31:24 Addressing Death Threats and Ensuring Security

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The watching may have concluded, but the discussion is not yet over! Join us as we dive into the books, the wikis, the fan theories, and everything else that encompasses Twin Peaks one last time. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Bonus Episode 002: Twin Peaks: The Books and Everything Else (00:00:40) - Intro. (00:06:45) - What did the guys go hunting for in the intervening week. (00:09:33) - Explaining The Secret History of Twin Peaks, by Mark Frost. (00:10:54) - Dougie Milford: The Forest Gump of clandestine government projects. (00:14:49) - What do we know about Jack Parsons? The concept of Thelema? The Goddess Babalon? (00:20:00) - By gawd King, that's Richard Milhouse Nixon's music! (00:31:33) - But who is the Archivist? (00:35:54) - Summing up what the Secret History has to offer (and some Final Dossier talk. (00:46:32) - Break! (00:47:05) - We're back, and now it's time to find out what happened to your favorite characters (like Audrey!). (01:00:06) - Let's talk about Donna (and the Haywards, and also Lana we guess). (01:08:11) - How's Annie? (Also, Hank's dead.) (01:11:02) - The long and ridiculous story of Norma's parents. (01:14:33) - Bouncing around a bunch of minor characters and plot threads. (01:16:20) - Josie! (01:19:23) - There is, unfortunately, no significant new info on Harry. (01:20:18) - Vinny wants to know more about the nature of certain characters (and places). (01:29:31) - Carl, the Packards, and beyond. (01:36:45) - On the subject of Tammy (and some other odds and ends about Diane and Jeffries). (01:43:10) - Any later thoughts on the finale with a week to stew on it? (01:45:21) - Going through some of your submitted questions and theories. (02:22:18) - Final thoughts on all things Twin Peaks. (02:28:10) - Some housekeeping for next week and beyond. (02:31:05) - Outro.

Today, we're joined by Blaze TV host Glenn Beck to discuss the recent shake-up in the presidential election. Glenn has some intriguing predictions, including his belief that the lack of an Obama endorsement for Kamala Harris might suggest she won't be the nominee come November. Glenn is also here to talk about his new teen and young adult suspense novel, Chasing Embers. Additionally, we'll update you on the ongoing saga with the MrBeast team, including the recent departure of Chris Tyson, who exited the YouTube channel following allegations of inappropriate online interactions with minors.  Get Glenn's new book here: https://a.co/d/3FfSyrE Get your tickets for Share the Arrows: https://www.sharethearrows.com/ Pre-order Allie's new book: https://a.co/d/4COtBxy --- Timecodes: (3:20) Chris Tyson (10:30) Christ Tyson Exposed on the internet (14:45) Allegations against Chris Tyson (24:30) Summing up last few weeks (27:20) Will Kamala Harris be the nominee? (38:04) Chasing Embers --- Today's Sponsors: CrowdHealth — get your first 6 months for just $99/month. Use promo code 'ALLIE' when you sign up at JoinCrowdHealth.com. Covenant Eyes — protect you and your family from the things you shouldn't be looking at online. Go to coveyes.com/ALLIE to try it FREE for 30 days! Good Ranchers - use my code ALLIE at checkout to claim $25 off your first box, free express shipping, and your free add-on for 4 years. My Patriot Supply — prepare yourself for anything with long-term emergency food storage. Get your new, lower-price Emergency Food Kit at PrepareWithAllie.com. --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 789 | Did Anime Turn MrBeast's Sidekick 'Trans'? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-789-did-anime-turn-mrbeasts-sidekick-trans/id1359249098?i=1000609367772 Ep 1034 | Trump, Vance, and the New GOP | Guest: Ron Simmons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1034-trump-vance-and-the-new-gop-guest-ron-simmons/id1359249098?i=1000662444719 Ep 1033 | Trump Shooting: Conspiracies, Prophecies & the Truth https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1033-trump-shooting-conspiracies-prophecies-the-truth/id1359249098?i=1000662333269 Ep 1032 | Project 2025: Truth vs. Lies https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1032-project-2025-truth-vs-lies/id1359249098?i=1000661942041 Ep 1028 | Who Will Replace Joe Biden? | Guest: Ron Simmons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1028-who-will-replace-joe-biden-guest-ron-simmons/id1359249098?i=1000660841494 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trial of protesters who disrupted the M25 in London for more than four days in November 2022 concluded last week with campaigners receiving the longest ever UK sentences for non-violent protest. Summing up, the judge thanked a journalist from The Sun newspaper who provided key evidence after secretly recording a Just Stop Oil meeting. Damien Gayle describes how he navigated reporting restrictions to cover dramatic scenes in court as the defendants attempted to draw attention to their cause. Jack Chapman is a producer who has also been covering the group's tactics in his Channel 4 documentary, Chris Packham: Is It Time to Break the Law? We explore the ethical and legal challenges of following these activists. It's a subject that divides opinion. Meera Selva explains why she feels the media as a whole gets the story wrong. Plus we discuss Kamala Harris's social media strategy; the findings of the BBC's annual report and how journalists are covering the Paris Olympics, which start this week.Guests: Damien Gayle, Environment Correspondent, The Guardian; Jack Chapman, Producer, Chris Packham: Is It Time to Break the Law?; Meera Selva, CEO, Internews Europe; Mimi Mihailescu, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Bath; Nicole Auerbach, Senior Writer, The Athletic; Max Miller, Sport & Tech Reporter, Broadcast Magazine; Dade Hayes, Business Editor, Deadline Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Simon Richardson

After a long week at Summer League, it's the Oddball crew's last day in Vegas. But before we go, we have to talk about, you guessed it, more basketball. The Lakers hired Lindsey Harding as the assistant coach to head coach JJ Redick. Amin thinks it adds some needed experience to the Lakers staff. Mikal Bridges signed a team-friendly deal, but Amin and Charlotte still believe he and Bruson are being lowballed. The President of the Clippers says he is upset Kawhi is not playing for Team USA, but Amin thinks it's cap. Before leaving Summer League, Amin spoke with attendees like former NBA players Al Harrington and Ryan Hollins, sportswriter Frank Isola, and social media athlete Tristan Jass about this year's players, games, and atmosphere. We also have our weekly segment of Odd and Ends, where we talk about Alexsandre Sarr's abysmal outing on Tuesday and Jayson Tatum's story about Lebron James from childhood. Amin also shares his interviews from his time at the Call of Duty suite with Stephanie Snowden, Grant Williams, Isaiah Thomas, and Jalen Williams, where they watched Bronny James win the Summer League C.O.D Tournament. Charlotte wraps up the show with her tour of the Thomas and Mack Center, edited by Gen Z producer Sam.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a long week at Summer League, it's the Oddball crew's last day in Vegas. But before we go, we have to talk about, you guessed it, more basketball. The Lakers hired Lindsey Harding as the assistant coach to head coach JJ Redick. Amin thinks it adds some needed experience to the Lakers staff. Mikal Bridges signed a team-friendly deal, but Amin and Charlotte still believe he and Bruson are being lowballed. The President of the Clippers says he is upset Kawhi is not playing for Team USA, but Amin thinks it's cap. Before leaving Summer League, Amin spoke with attendees like former NBA players Al Harrington and Ryan Hollins, sportswriter Frank Isola, and social media athlete Tristan Jass about this year's players, games, and atmosphere. We also have our weekly segment of Odd and Ends, where we talk about Alexsandre Sarr's abysmal outing on Tuesday and Jayson Tatum's story about Lebron James from childhood. Amin also shares his interviews from his time at the Call of Duty suite with Stephanie Snowden, Grant Williams, Isaiah Thomas, and Jalen Williams, where they watched Bronny James win the Summer League C.O.D Tournament. Charlotte wraps up the show with her tour of the Thomas and Mack Center, edited by Gen Z producer Sam.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Recipe for Practicing a Good Life   Philippians 4-9 (NLT)“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4-9 (MSG)“Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revel in Him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you're on their side, working with them and not against them. Help them see that the Master is about to arrive. He could show up any minute! Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life. Summing it all up, friends, I'd say you'll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.” Philippians 4:4 (NLT)“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!” Philippians 4:5 (NLT)“Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.”    Matthew 24:37-44 (NLT)“When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah's day. In those days before the flood, the people were enjoying banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat. People didn't realize what was going to happen until the flood came and swept them all away. That is the way it will be when the Son of Man comes. Two men will be working together in the field; one will be taken, the other left. Two women will be grinding flour at the mill; one will be taken, the other left. So you, too, must keep watch! For you don't know what day your Lord is coming. Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would keep watch and not permit his house to be broken into. You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.” Philippians 4:6 (NLT)“Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” Matthew 6:27-34 (NLT)“Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? So don't worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?' These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today.” Philippians 4:7 (NLT)“Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 (MSG)“Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.” Philippians 4:8 (NLT)“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”   James 1:22 (NLT)“But don't just listen to God's word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.” Philippians 4:9 (NLT)“Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.”  A recipe for practicing a good life: 1.     Celebrate, be joyful, and revel in the goodness of God daily!2.     Look for intentional ways to add value to people around you daily.3.     Live with urgency about the return of Jesus daily.4.     Instead of worrying, talk with and listen to Jesus daily. 5.     Practice gratitude daily.6.     Resist the urge to fixate on negativity and think about good things instead... you guessed it... daily.

Round and around we go. Adam, David and Neil sit down on Sunday evening in the media centre at the Sachsenring to go through the talking points and moments from the German Grand Prix and round nine of twenty in 2024 MotoGP. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to KTM, Renthal and Fly Racing for their support

For a full transcript of this episode, click here. Cognitive dissonance is kind of rampant in the healthcare industry. Cognitive dissonance is when what someone winds up doing, their actions, are in conflict with what they believe in. Cognitive dissonance also can mean when someone holds two contradictory beliefs at the same time. Let's say a person believes they want to do well by patients but their performance review depends on, as just one example, making care less affordable for patients. But somehow, this individual is able to conclude that what they're doing is a net neutral or a net positive despite (in this hypothetical, let's just say) obvious indications that it is not. In this hypothetical, there are, say, clear facts that show that what this person is up to is indisputably a problem for patients. But yet at every opportunity, this person talks about their commitment to patients. This rationalization, or earmuffs don't look, don't see, is cognitive dissonance. Now, it's harder to engage in cognitive dissonance the closer you are to patients because you see the impact up close. This is probably why moral injury and burnout is most associated with clinicians who are seeing patients. Unless these at-the-bedside clinicians enjoy a robust lack of self-awareness, those who are seeing patients don't, a lot of times, have the luxury of pretending that what is going on is good for patients when they can see with their own two eyes that it is not good for patients. The further from the exam room or the community, however, the easier it is to not acknowledge the downstream impact—if you can even figure out what that downstream impact is, which is also worthy of being mentioned. When the machine is really big, sometimes it's legitimately difficult to connect the dots all the way down the line to the customers, members, or patients. Kate Wolin, ScD, talked about this in an episode (EP432) a couple of weeks ago. But this whole dissonance exploration was a big reason why actually I created my manifesto, which is episode 400, because almost everything that we do in healthcare wherein we are making money or helping someone else make money is dissonant to some degree. And it literally keeps me up at night contemplating how much dissonance is too much dissonance or how much self-interest is too much self-interest. This is tough, subjective stuff. So, again … episode 400 for more on at least how I think about this. But in this healthcare podcast, I am talking with John Lee, MD, about what to do in the face of all this when working in the, as I call it, belly of the beast—working for a large healthcare organization such as a hospital. Because hospitals sometimes (and we certainly do not want to put all hospitals in the same category—they are a wildly diverse bunch), but sometimes some people at some hospitals do some things which are not things I think they should be doing anyway. They're fairly egregious breaches of trust, actually. But yet within that same organization, you have doctors and other clinicians or others who are working really hard to serve patients as best they can. This is the real world that we're talking about. And the question of the day is … so, now what? While it would be amazing if someday we build a whole new health system that didn't include some people doing things that I don't think they should be doing, that day is not today. And it's not tomorrow. I'm gonna hope that there's other people in our village who are full-on doing the disruption thing. But if we're not able to do that personally, for whatever reason, but we still want to inch forward within the existing environment and do the things that make us feel like we're achieving our mission, what's the best way to think about this? That is what I asked Dr. John Lee, and that's what our conversation is about today. Summing up his advice, which is really good advice, Dr. Lee talks at length about how it's so important to celebrate the small wins and feel good about care that is a little bit better than it was six months ago. He talks about acknowledging that you can't do everything. He talks about incremental improvement that helps both patients but also colleagues, and that's not insignificant to really consciously consider how to work together and help to support each other. Look, I just finished reading a post on LinkedIn about toxic medical culture and just how brutal and cruel some physicians and physician leaders and others can be to their colleagues. Ann Richardson writes about topics like this a lot. Follow her on LinkedIn if you're interested. So does J. Michael Connors, MD. But just saying, it's pretty cognitively dissonant to talk about the potential of team-based care and then condone or engage in toxic behavior with those same team members. There's like 90 studies on this whole topic linked to this book. But bottom line, fixing cognitively dissonant paradigms in any sort of durable or scalable way is, for sure, going to require a culture that inspires constructive criticism, innovation, and collaboration. It also requires—and this is Dr. Lee's last piece of advice—it's really important to seek out like-minded individuals as sounding boards and as a support network to commit to supporting each other. And I hope, all of you, that you feel like you've found your tribe here at Relentless Health Value. You guys are an amazing bunch, so know that and don't hesitate to reach out to each other when you need help. And I know, I know, I need to create a directory so you can all hook up more easily, so do subscribe to the weekly email because I am inching closer to finally managing to get this done and you won't know about it unless you're subscribed. Go to the Web site relentlesshealthvalue.com. You will be hit with a pop-up window fast enough, but back to easing cognitive dissonance and the why here. I thought Michelle Bernabe put how much of a difference the right culture can make for patients and those who work together really eloquently recently. This is a great why, since we spend so much of our life at work. She wrote, “Each day, we come together [ready to] roll up our sleeves, committed to our own growth, our boundaries, … and our teamwork. This collective dedication resonates throughout our organization and is, I trust, felt by our clients and [our] partners!” In the conversation that follows, Dr. John Lee offers a really nice array of examples of incremental, in the belly of the beast, stuff that might be possible in the real world (at least in the bellies of some beasts), plus some other points of contemplation. Dr. Lee is an ER (emergency room) doc by training, who is also an informaticist and chief medical information officer. I can tell you from personal experience that Dr. Lee is one of the most creative and pragmatic problem solvers that I have encountered. He says he's dedicated to trying to help move the ball forward and changing our healthcare system using information technology and using our ability to be far more transparent with the things that we try to do in a positive way in healthcare. Below are some additional episodes concerning heart failure readmissions: EP326: The Unfortunate News About HRRP, With Insight Into How to Fix It, With Rishi Wadhera, MD, MPP INBW34: The Absence of Collaboration Between Healthcare Stakeholders: What It Means EP361: The Gap in Closing Care Gaps, With Carly Eckert, MD, PhD(c), MPH Also mentioned in this episode are Kate Wolin, ScD; Ann M. Richardson, MBA; J. Michael Connors, MD; Michelle Bernabe, RN, KAT; Scott Conard, MD; Jodilyn Owen; Rob Andrews; Rishi Wadhera, MD, MPP; Peter Attia, MD; Barbara Wachsman; Kenny Cole, MD; and Mark Cuban.   You can learn more by following Dr. Lee on LinkedIn.   John Lee, MD, is both a practicing emergency physician and a highly regarded clinical informaticist. He has served as chief medical information officer at multiple organizations and has an industry reputation for maximizing the utility and usability of the electronic medical record (EMR) as a digital tool. He was the recipient of the HIMSS/AMDIS Physician Executive of the Year Award in 2019. He has deep expertise in EMRs, informatics, and particularly in Epic. He has multiple analyst certifications, which gives him a unique advantage in delivering solutions to Epic organizations. His vision is a healthcare system that is driven completely by transparent data, information, and knowledge, delivered efficiently.   07:37 What is cognitive dissonance relative to the healthcare industry? 08:57 What are the systems that start to bear down on individuals within the healthcare system? 10:14 EP391 with Scott Conard, MD. 10:48 EP421 with Jodilyn Owen. 10:59 EP415 with Rob Andrews. 12:30 EP326 with Rishi Wadhera, MD, MPP. 13:10 “The system has almost gamed them.” 17:49 EP430 with Barbara Wachsman. 19:07 How can alignment still be achieved in the face of cognitive dissonance? 20:34 EP431 with Kenny Cole, MD. 24:06 Why does it take more than one person to solve the dysfunction in the healthcare system? 26:26 What are some little changes that can help change the cognitive dissonance in healthcare? 28:22 Why is a hierarchal healthcare structure not necessarily beneficial? 30:38 The RaDonda Vaught story. 37:58 “Be happy in the small things.”   You can learn more by following Dr. Lee on LinkedIn.   John Lee, MD, discusses overcoming #cognitivedissonance on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #healthcareleadership #healthcaretransformation #healthcareinnovation   Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! Brian Klepper, Elizabeth Mitchell, David Scheinker (Encore! EP363), Dan Mendelson, Dr Benjamin Schwartz, Justin Leader, Dr Scott Conard (Encore! EP391), Jerry Durham (Encore! EP297), Kate Wolin, Dr Kenny Cole  

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Coming home from another yoga teacher training, full of new information and techniques to utilize, can be exciting…and also overwhelming. In today's episode, hosts Tiffany and Rachel talk about how to integrate all the tools you learn in training in a way that is meaningful for your students. In this episode, we stress the importance of a slow and steady approach guided by clarity of purpose for each class. Listen in to learn how to incorporate new material and when to use which teaching tools in both group classes and when working with students one-on-one.   Show Notes: The challenge of integrating new information into classes in a meaningful way [1:33] Focus on one area of content at a time, in practice and teaching [4:31] The importance of setting and meeting student expectations [9:30] “Drip-feed” new content or techniques into your teaching [12:10] Creating classes for the students who come back [16:41] Using a class series to introduce new content gradually [18:36] Combining techniques in group classes versus one-to-one [22:05] A real-world example [28:58] Summing up: simplicity, clarity, repetition, patience, and individuality [31:26]   Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube You can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-108. And you can find out more about insider tips, online classes or information on our teacher trainings at YogaMedicine.com. To support our work, please leave us a 5 star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts.

View the Show Notes For This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. HymanSign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity JournalThere are several different schools of thought behind obesity and metabolic dysfunction, for example, the energy balance model or “calories-in, calories-out” perspective that many people have felt fooled by. While calories certainly are one piece, there is much more to the puzzle of weight management and metabolic health, like hormonal cascades and oxidative stress.My guest today is the perfect person to discuss these topics with. Dr. Robert Lustig is an author and neuroendocrinologist with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He has dedicated his retirement from clinical medicine to help fix the food supply in any way he can, to reduce human suffering, and to promote a collective vision of metabolic health: protect the liver, feed the gut, support the brain. In this episode we discuss:Is a calorie really just a calorie? (7:24)The surprising truth: All models of energy intake are a little right and a little wrong (9:20)Proven methods for reducing insulin to support weight loss (29:39)What are obesogens and how are they hijacking our metabolic health? (32:00)Reactive oxygen species and aging (and how to reduce them) (38:05)Why glucose and insulin monitoring are powerful levers for metabolic health (42:15)Summing up the facts and our beliefs around calories and weight (47:00)The cellular impact of oxidative stress and chronic stress (54:00)Monch Monch: a new fiber solution for absorbing simple sugars and preventing glucose spikes as well as increasing satiety and boosting microbial diversity (1:02:20)Food addiction in adults and children and addressing the root cause (1:10:45)What actions can we take based on scientific advances to make our lives better? (1:24:15)Why any food that feeds the gut, protects the liver, and supports the brain is a healthy food (1:33:35)Perfact and how to use it to understand what is metabolically healthy at your exact grocery store (1:40:20)This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Pendulum, ARMRA Colostrum, and Wonderfeel. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.Pendulum is offering listeners 20% off their first month's subscription of Akkermansia for gut health. Visit PendulumLife.com and use code HYMAN.Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK.Youngr™ NMN works by increasing your levels of NAD, a critical molecule our bodies produce that we literally need to survive. Feel the wonder of innovation at getwonderfeel.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal There are several different schools of thought behind obesity and metabolic dysfunction, for example, the energy balance model or “calories-in, calories-out” perspective that many people have felt fooled by. While calories certainly are one piece, there is much more to the puzzle of weight management and metabolic health, like hormonal cascades and oxidative stress. My guest today is Dr. Robert Lustig, an author and neuroendocrinologist with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He has dedicated his retirement from clinical medicine to help fix the food supply in any way he can, to reduce human suffering, and to promote a collective vision of metabolic health: protect the liver, feed the gut, support the brain.  In this episode we discuss: Is a calorie really just a calorie? (7:24) The surprising truth: All models of energy intake are a little right and a little wrong (9:20) Proven methods for reducing insulin to support weight loss (29:39) What are obesogens and how are they hijacking our metabolic health? (32:00) Reactive oxygen species and aging (and how to reduce them) (38:05) Why glucose and insulin monitoring are powerful levers for metabolic health (42:15) Summing up the facts and our beliefs around calories and weight (47:00) The cellular impact of oxidative stress and chronic stress (54:00) Monch Monch: a new fiber solution for absorbing simple sugars and preventing glucose spikes as well as increasing satiety and boosting microbial diversity (1:02:20) Food addiction in adults and children and addressing the root cause (1:10:45) What actions can we take based on scientific advances to make our lives better? (1:24:15) Why any food that feeds the gut, protects the liver, and supports the brain is a healthy food (1:33:35) Perfact and how to use it to understand what is metabolically healthy at your exact grocery store (1:40:20) This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Pendulum, ARMRA Colostrum, and Wonderfeel.  Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com. Pendulum is offering listeners 20% off their first month's subscription of Akkermansia for gut health. Visit PendulumLife.com and use code HYMAN. Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK. Youngr™ NMN works by increasing your levels of NAD, a critical molecule our bodies produce that we literally need to survive. Feel the wonder of innovation at getwonderfeel.com. If you're interested in checking out Levels, you can head over to levels.link/HYMAN to learn more and get a special offer if you decide to sign up.

The Betches have blessed us with a round up of the hottest pop culture moments and dumpster fires of 2023. From the best moments in TV to the most fever dream of celeb couples, Jordana and Sami cover it all, including some of their pop culture predictions for 2024. Plus all about their NYE plans– you can alway rely on Jordana to bring the board games. Summing up this year, Kanye and Elon will be sent to the Caymans. We'll send them into space together– Economy only. And lastly, a special thank you to our faithful listeners for your grace as we get facts wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices