Podcasts about Thailand

In this episode of Masters in Travel, Brianna sits down with Olivia Tambosso, a luxury travel advisor whose career began on the inside of one of the world's most respected luxury hotel brands: Aman. After years in guest-facing operational roles in Morocco, Thailand, and Japan, Olivia brings a rare perspective to the travel advisor side of the industry. Together, Brianna and Olivia explore what true luxury looks like behind the scenes, from anticipating client needs to understanding the operational realities that shape a hotel stay. Olivia shares how her time at Aman taught her to communicate more clearly, advocate more thoughtfully, and view hotels as collaborative partners rather than simple suppliers. This conversation is a reminder that luxury travel is not just about beautiful rooms or impressive amenities. It is about care, nuance, relationships, and the small details that make clients feel deeply seen.

Impact investing for women does not have to mean choosing between profit and purpose. Lucy Rogers built a global network connecting more than 3,000 family offices, investors, and founders by asking one simple question in every room she entered about what that person actually needed. On Getting Rich Together, host Syama Bunten sits down with Lucy to explore how that instinct became the foundation for a new model of values-based investing that is quietly outperforming expectations. Lucy's path was anything but conventional. She was expelled from two schools, dropped out of college at 17 to travel solo through Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand, and left university a second time to chase work experience instead of a degree. She bought her first flat at 24 through sheer discipline and eventually built a career spanning creative direction, entertainment, and capital. None of it followed a straight line, and that turned out to be exactly the point. The conversation gets into what family office investing looks like from the inside, how Lucy positions impact investments to skeptical investors without ever leading with the impact angle, and why the most oversubscribed deals in her network are increasingly backed by women in venture. Lucy shares the story of an investor who said he wanted nothing to do with climate, and how she got him to fund a climate company anyway. For anyone thinking seriously about impact investing for women and wealth building, this episode changes what it means to put capital behind values. The return data is catching up to the conviction. Lucy Rogers is proof that when you build from alignment, the numbers tend to follow. If this conversation sparked something, the next step is a room of your own. Join Syama and the Wealth Catalyst community at the Freedom Tour salons happening in 32 cities across the country, or at the Wealth Catalyst Summit in San Francisco this October. Find your seat at wealthcatalyst.com.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Meet Lucy Rogers, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Family Office Connector 02:32 Early Entrepreneurial Instincts and the First Lessons About Money 04:43 Getting Expelled Twice and What It Taught Her About Reading People 07:37 Dropping Out, Traveling Alone, and Finding a Creative Path Forward 10:42 Buying Her First Flat at 24 Through Extreme Discipline and Saving 13:18 Why She Built Financial Independence From a Place of Feeling Unsafe 15:08 From Advertising to Music Videos and the Power of Following Intuition 20:12 Going Freelance, Starting a Company, and Building Real Wealth in Entertainment 30:45 Finding Alignment Through Values-Based Investing and Impact-Driven Work 33:31 How Just Us Was Built to Replace Transactional Networking With Human Connection 38:15 Impact Investing for Women and Why the Market Still Confuses It With Charity 40:38 Converting a Skeptical Investor Into an Impact Deal Without Leading With Impact 41:56 Building Infrastructure for Legacy Through the Aspen Institute Partnership 45:32 How Intuition Drives Her Investment Decisions Alongside Rigorous Due Diligence 48:49 The Philosophy Behind Her Work and Why Safety Is at the Core of Everything Find more from Syama Bunten: Attend a Salon near you: wealthcatalyst.com/salons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syama.co/ Join Syama's Substack: https://thewealthcatalystwithsyama.substack.com/ Website: https://wealthcatalyst.com Download Syama's Free Resources: https://wealthcatalyst.com/resources Wealth Catalyst Summit: https://wealthcatalyst.com/summits Speaking: https://syamabunten.com Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Welcome back ragers to the best movie review podcast on the planet. The rage rolls on from the Film Rage Studio. This week the Film Rage Crew review three more new releases. Spielberg makes another E.T. movie. Then some non-stop action from Thailand. Then it's Drag Race on a train. Then in the Totally Retro etc.... segment, Murman finds out it if My Girl is as good as he remembers.   Introduction-0:00 Murman Predicts-1:57 In Cinema Disclosure Day (2026)-4:16 The Furious (2026)-24:44 Stop! That! Train! (2026)-34:20 Murman Minute-40:58 Open Rage Jim's Open Rage- Expectation letdown-44:36 Bryce's Open Rage- Triple Rage-48:17 Totally Retro Nostalgia Recall Flashback! My Girl (1991)-50:56 Outro-1:00:59 Thanks Ragers for listening to our film review podcast. Rage On! https://www.filmrageyyc.com/ https://filmrage.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/filmrageyyc https://nerdyphotographer.com/social/ https://www.leonardconlinphotos.com/

Royal Ascot week is underway, and Mike Tindall shares his behind-the-scenes advice for surviving one of Britain's most famous social events. We examine new speculation surrounding Meghan Markle after viewers noticed her engagement ring was missing from a recent As Ever video, while Prince William's own wedding ring decision returns to the spotlight. Plus, Princess Anne prepares for a historic visit to Thailand, unveils a new First World War memorial, and celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of her groundbreaking Olympic appearance. Also, an update on the Marius Borg Høiby case and the continuing crisis facing Norway's Royal Family.Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.

Episode #555: Note: this podcast episode includes frank anatomical language and extended discussion of women's bodies, including terms for female genitalia, in the context of human rights, state abuse, and activist movements. Reader and listener discretion is advised.“[They say that] Thailand is the only country that has never been colonized. But it's not true!” Kornkanok “Pup” Khumta, an activist from Isaan, argues that the myth of sovereignty hides a colonial order, where Bangkok defines language, history, development, and which bodies are allowed to exist. Isaan, she says, is Lao in language and culture, and the borders that separate people along the Mekong are still newer than the state admits. “People in Isaan, we have been brainwashed to be Thai people,” she says, adding that even the word “Thai” itself is a recent invention. Pup describes Siam's consolidation as violent, then sustained through schooling that punishes local speech and replaces regional memory with a Siam-centered story. The same center–periphery structure shapes “development” as extraction: resources flow to Bangkok while poverty in the northeast is treated as normal. Generations migrate to the capital for education and wages, leaving Isaan hollowed out, a place many return to only for Songkran or New Year. At Thammasat University, Pup expected democratic critique but instead found classmates aiming for bureaucratic power. She pushed back, arguing provincial governors should be elected, not appointed from Bangkok. After the 2014 coup, she tested the regime's limits with quiet protest and was arrested, learning that visibility alone can trigger punishment. Later, after refusing to sign a pledge to stop political activity, she was sent into prison, and processed through searches that turned discipline into bodily violation. That experience sharpened her feminism. She framed organizing around bodily autonomy, using taboo-breaking protest—speaking openly about female body parts and insisting democracy includes control over one's body. Pup then moved to extend her politics beyond borders, rejecting ASEAN's “non-interference” policy as a cover for authoritarian cooperation, including support for Myanmar's military. For her, constitutional change in Thailand is the hinge between refuge and repression—and survival requires joy: “I believe in fun,” she says, because despair is also a weapon. “We are at the point that we don't have to belong to any state,” she says. “I mean, we can just treat each other as a humans and we can all come together against all forms of repression.”

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Serendipitous Swap at Copenhagen's Busy Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-06-16-07-38-19-da Story Transcript:Da: Midt i sommerens travlhed ved Københavns Internationale Lufthavn skete der altid noget uventet.En: In the midst of the summer hustle and bustle at Københavns Internationale Lufthavn, something unexpected always happened.Da: Flugttavler skiftede konstant, og rejsende hastede gennem terminalerne med blikke faste mod deres destination.En: The flight boards constantly changed, and travelers rushed through the terminals with their eyes fixed on their destinations.Da: Mellem disse mennesker gik Mikkel, en mand i jakkesæt, altid ordnet med skinnende sko, sin rene mappe og det sundeste danske rugbrød i sin taske.En: Among these people was Mikkel, a man in a suit, always tidy with shiny shoes, his clean folder, and the healthiest Danish rye bread in his bag.Da: Han havde en vigtig forretningsrejse til Berlin på programmet.En: He had an important business trip to Berlin on the agenda.Da: Ikke langt fra ham var Freja, en ung kvinde med afslappet tøj og en lystig rygsæk fyldt med drømme og lidt praktisk rejsegejl til hendes kommende eventyr i Sydøstasien.En: Not far from him was Freja, a young woman in casual clothes with a cheerful backpack filled with dreams and a bit of practical travel gear for her upcoming adventure in Southeast Asia.Da: Idet de begge nåede sikkerhedskontrollen, forsøgte Mikkel at holde fokus.En: As they both reached the security checkpoint, Mikkel tried to stay focused.Da: Men i strømmen af mennesker, der skubbede og skyndte sig med livlig kækhed gennem sikkerhedstjekket, tog han uforvarende Frejas rygsæk i stedet for sin egen.En: But in the stream of people pushing and rushing with lively zest through the security check, he inadvertently took Freja's backpack instead of his own.Da: Det gik ikke op for ham, før han sad i venteområdet, langt væk fra lydløse beskedtoner og knas af småkager.En: He didn't realize until he was sitting in the waiting area, far away from silent message tones and the crunch of cookies.Da: Han skulle bruge sine dokumenter til forretningsmødet, da han fremdrog en guidebog til Thailand og en farvestrålende sarong.En: He needed his documents for the business meeting when he drew out a guidebook to Thailand and a colorful sarong.Da: Samtidig sad Freja ved nærmeste kaffebar, klar til at tage sin rejsebibel frem.En: Meanwhile, Freja sat at the nearest coffee bar, ready to take out her travel bible.Da: I stedet mødte hun et hav af papirer og kontorartikler, der stank af formalitet.En: Instead, she was met with a sea of papers and office supplies that reeked of formality.Da: Hun grinede, lidt rystet, men ikke overrasket over Lufthavnens magi.En: She laughed, a bit shaken, but not surprised by the airport's magic.Da: Med et skævt smil besluttede hun at blive siddende i håb om, at ejeren af den byttede taske ville komme forbi.En: With a crooked smile, she decided to stay put in the hope that the owner of the swapped bag would come by.Da: Mikkel kiggede febrilsk rundt og så sig nødsaget til at finde Freja.En: Mikkel looked around frantically and knew he needed to find Freja.Da: Han spurgte sig vej blandt travle rejsende og nåede frem til Freja, sidst da han var tæt på at gå om bord.En: He asked his way among busy travelers and reached Freja, just as he was about to board.Da: "Er du Freja?"En: "Are you Freja?"Da: spurgte han lettere åndeløst, idet han kunne se sin egen rygsæk ved hendes fødder.En: he asked, slightly breathless, as he could see his own backpack at her feet.Da: "Jeg tror, vi har byttet tasker," sagde Freja leende, og de to udvekslede taskeindhold og latter.En: "I think we switched bags," said Freja, laughing, and the two exchanged bag contents and laughter.Da: Med deres tasker tilbage i de rette hænder skilles deres veje hurtigt.En: With their bags back in the right hands, their paths quickly diverged.Da: Idet de gik mod hver deres gate, kiggede Mikkel en sidste gang mod Freja og overvejede, hvordan hendes frie ånd kunne give et pust til hans lidt for skematiske liv.En: As they walked toward their respective gates, Mikkel glanced one last time at Freja and considered how her free spirit could bring a breath of fresh air to his somewhat too schematic life.Da: Freja på sin side tænkte, at nogle gange krævede selv eventyr lidt planlægning – nok til, at man fik sine ting med sig.En: Freja, on her part, thought that sometimes even adventures required a bit of planning—enough to ensure you took your belongings with you.Da: Mikkel boardede flyet med en ny tanke om, at eventyr, som Frejas, måske ikke var så langt fra hans rækkevidde, mens Freja gik mod sin gate med en ny respekt for planlægningens kunst.En: Mikkel boarded the plane with a new thought that adventures like Freja's might not be so far out of his reach, while Freja headed toward her gate with a newfound respect for the art of planning.Da: Og et sted imellem lufthavnens travlhed fandt de en fælles forståelse for livet på farten.En: And somewhere amidst the airport's hustle and bustle, they found a mutual understanding for life on the move. Vocabulary Words:midst: midthustle: travlhedbustle: travlhedterminal: terminaltidy: ordnetagenda: programcasual: afslappetcheerful: lystiggear: gejllively: livligzest: kækhedinadvertently: uforvarendeguidebook: guidebogdraw out: fremdragesarong: sarongreeked: stankformality: formalitetcrooked: skævtflight boards: flugttavlerfrantically: febrilskdiverged: skillesschematic: skematiskeadventures: eventyrart of planning: planlægningens kunstmutual: fællesunderstanding: forståelsenewfound: nycompanion: kammeratexchange: udvekslecheckpoint: sikkerhedskontrol

Today we'll be talking about Moscow warning its citizens to avoid Thailand if they're at risk for US extradition, then, a murder mystery is currently unravelling in Don Mueang, also we have a slew of Brits in Thailand news ranging from the tragic to the criminal, in ASEAN news we'll take a look at the lengths people in Myanmar are going to try to regain a sense of normalcy amidst their civil conflict, and finally Thailand is climbing the ranks of best countries to retire in, but where exactly has it placed among the competition?

Aisha Francis has built a career as a performer, choreographer, teacher, and one of the dance industry's most respected heels educators. In this conversation, she shares the unexpected story of how she ended up helping Beyoncé learn to dance in heels, along with the lessons she's learned from decades of working in the industry. We discuss confidence as a trainable skill, the physical and psychological foundations of performance, what dancers often misunderstand about building a career, and why training with intention matters. Aisha also opens up about burnout, losing her love for dance, finding it again through teaching, and the realities of navigating a constantly changing industry. From unforgettable stories on stage to practical insights on artistry, professionalism, and longevity, this episode offers a candid look at what it takes to grow not only as a dancer, but as a performer and person. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/courses/fit-from-home You can connect with Aisha on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamaishafrancis and through her website https://aishafrancis.com/ Listen to DanceSpeak on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Further reading: https://elephantartgallery.com/blogs/meet Desmond Morris with his favorite Congo painting: Peter/Pierre Brassau and some of his paintings: The so-called donkey painting, and I described it wrong in the episode: Pockets at work: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. Back in the early days of the podcast I did an episode about animal musicians, which for a long time was my favorite episode. Today let's visit a similar topic, animals who are visual artists. Back in the 1950s through the 60s, researchers studying how humans make art studied monkeys and apes who were taught how to use a brush and paints. The studies caught the public's fancy and it became something of a fad to own a piece of art created by an animal—whether it was a monkey or ape, an elephant, or some other animal. One of the earliest big name animal artists was a chimpanzee named Congo. Zoologist Desmond Morris, who was studying creativity in apes and humans, and who was also an artist himself, offered Congo a pencil and paper when he was two years old in 1956. Congo enjoyed drawing and especially liked to draw circles. When Morris eventually gave the chimp paints, Congo was even more enthusiastic. But while he was considered a novelty, he only had one art exhibition while he was alive, a 1957 event arranged by Morris. It wasn't until 2005 that the remaining paintings were exhibited, along with the art of some other apes, and some of them sold for thousands of dollars. A new exhibit appeared in December of 2019 in the Mayor Gallery in London. One interesting thing is that Morris worked with several apes to see how they drew and painted, but only Congo showed enthusiasm and skill for art. Congo died of tuberculosis in 1964 when he was only ten years old. Also in 1964, a French avant-garde artist named Pierre Brassau exhibited four of his paintings at an art show in Sweden. No one knew who Brassau was, but his paintings were critically acclaimed—except for one critic who wrote, “Only an ape could have done this.” Ahem, yes. That is correct. The artist turned out to be a West African chimpanzee named Peter who lived in a zoo in Sweden. The whole thing started with a Swedish journalist who apparently wasn't much of a fan of modern art. The journalist persuaded a zookeeper to give Peter a canvas, paints, and brush. At first Peter just ate the paint, but eventually he started making marks on the canvas. The journalist ultimately chose four of the paintings and submitted them to the exhibition under the name Pierre Brassau. One of the paintings sold for the equivalent of about $750 today. But animal artists making modern art isn't limited to the 1950s and 60s. In 1905 a painting by an unknown artist, J.R. Boronali, went on display in a Parisian salon. It didn't cause any kind of stir, though, because it was nothing special, until 1910 when word got out that the painting had been made by a donkey. According to the story, an art critic tied a paintbrush to the donkey's tail and fed the donkey carrots, which made it wag its tail, which dabbed paint on a canvas. I've seen the painting, though, and it seems clear that a human artist prepped the canvas by slapping a coat of background paint on it that resembles a red sea and blue sky. There are some dabs and blobs of paint over that in yellow and red, presumably from the donkey. In this case, of course, the donkey wasn't trying to paint a picture and didn't even know what was going on behind it, just that it was getting lots of carrots. An avant-garde Russian school of art named itself The Donkey's Tail in 1912 as a result, though, so that's pretty neat. More recently, a capuchin monkey named Pockets has become a big-name artist in the animal world. Pockets was donated to a Canadian animal sanctuary after his owner finally realized that capuchin monkeys are wild animals and don't actually make very good pets. One of the volunteers at the sanctuary gave Pockets the nickname Warhol because of his white hair, which reminded her of the artist Andy Warhol. That gave her the idea to give Pockets some paints and see what he would do with them. It turns out that Pockets really likes to paint. In 2011 the sanctuary held an exhibit of his paintings to help raise money, and since then his paintings have been exhibited in art shows around the world. He's collaborated with a human artist, who basically paints something and then gives the canvas to Pockets to add to it. His art recently appeared on the cover of an album released by a member of Depeche Mode too. Not all animal artists are apes or monkeys, though. Bini the Bunny stars in a lot of videos where he plays basketball, dances, plays the guitar, and does a lot of other things you would not expect a bunny to do. He also paints. Bini, of course, has been trained to make certain movements, including picking up a paintbrush in his mouth and moving it upward with the paint-covered bristles sometimes touching a canvas, but sometimes not. Bini isn't choosing what paint colors to use and doesn't even really look at the canvas while he's working. He's cute, but he's not making art spontaneously the way Pockets and his predecessors do. Elephants also make art, holding a paintbrush with the tip of the trunk. The most famous elephant artist was named Ruby, an Asian elephant who lived at the Phoenix Zoo in Arizona in the United States, although she was born in Thailand in 1973. When her keepers saw her using a stick to draw in the dirt, they gave her painting supplies to see what she would do with them. Ruby enjoyed painting, choosing her colors carefully, and some of her paintings sold for as much as $25,000. Ruby died from complications of a failed pregnancy in 1998, sadly. So many artists die young. Sometimes you'll see videos of elephants painting a picture of an elephant, but these aren't spontaneously created. The elephant has always been taught to make the same brush strokes, and sometimes the training is cruel. An authentic elephant painting looks abstract, with lines and dots that the elephant places in a shape it finds pleasing, not to resemble something specific. This is the same with ape and monkey artists too. If you listened to the episode about animal musicians, you will probably remember the Thai Elephant Orchestra. Well, the same conservation center that hosts the elephant orchestra also has some elephant artists. The Elephant Art Gallery sells paintings made by various of the elephants who live in the sanctuary. They're allowed to choose their own paints and decide if they want to paint at all that day. Elephants who don't show interest in learning to paint don't have to try, and instead get to do different activities. The main difference between human art and art made by non-human animals is that humans naturally create representational art without being taught. Little kids draw wobbly stick people with big smiles and no one has to show them how. Humans can make abstract art, of course, but a skilled abstract artist chooses colors, textures, and patterns carefully to invoke a feeling in the people who look at the finished painting. This is different from a little kid finger-painting who is just having fun making a mess, although of course you can make art with finger paints too. Animals never create representational art spontaneously, and we can't know if their choice of colors, textures, and patterns is intended to invoke a particular feeling because we can't ask them. (I mean, we can ask them but they wouldn't understand the question and we wouldn't get an answer.) But it does seem obvious that animals who enjoy painting and who make deliberate marks on paper or canvas are taking pleasure from the process of creation. And when you come right down to it, that's the most important thing about making art. Finally, you may remember the court case about the monkey selfie from 2014. Nature photographer David Slater was taking pictures in a nature reserve in Indonesia when he stepped away from his camera, which was set up on a tripod. A Celebes crested macaque monkey investigated the camera and ended up taking a number of photos, one of which was a selfie that became almost instantly famous online. Slater tried to claim copyright to get paid for the photograph as it became more and more popular. In August of 2014 the United States Copyright Office decided that the owner of camera equipment can't claim copyright for a photo taken by an animal. Neither can the owner of an animal who takes a photograph or otherwise produces artwork. Only a human can hold copyright, but if the human doesn't actually create the art, they don't get the copyright. Hey, this would be a great day to make a drawing or a painting! Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening!

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Welcome to Good Morning Thailand. Today we gonna talk about Bangkok Governor Chadchart remains the clear favourite ahead of the city election despite fresh controversy, a nine-year-old allegedly returns to school with a machete after an argument, police uncover a 25-million-baht romance scam drug operation, and rescuers pull a woman from the sea in Pattaya after a dramatic early-morning incident. Plus, a Phuket rider sparks backlash over a lost phone, a South African traveller is arrested with 16 kilogrammes of heroin, and Thailand moves closer to securing 11 new international air routes. All that and more, coming up.

Many women are finding themselves facing perimenopause earlier than expected, bringing new questions and challenges. In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Benita Perch, a Hong Kong–based homeopath and naturopathic doctor, about the changing landscape of perimenopause and menopause, particularly since COVID. We discussed common symptoms, the health risks associated with early menopause, and how stress, diet, and lifestyle can influence hormonal health. Dr. Perch also shared practical insights from her holistic approach to helping women navigate this important stage of life. Episode Highlights: 03:53 - Dr. Benita's Journey to Homeopathy 05:05 - International Background and Experience 08:34 - The vision behind the Integrated Medicine Institute 12:05 - Homeopathy's Acceptance in Hong Kong 16:19 - Dr. Benita's approach to patient care and treatment 18:56 - Trends in Perimenopause Symptoms 21:29 - Understanding Early Menopause 23:10 - HRT and Its Implications 24:29 - The Role of Hormones in Aging 28:20 - The Impact of Lifestyle on Symptoms 32:29 - Homeopathy's Role in Managing Symptoms 35:04 - free strategies to help manage perimenopausal symptoms 37:48 - Dietary Recommendations for Hot Flashes 39:28 - liver health and its connection to hormonal balance About my Guests: Dr. Benita Perch is the Managing Director and Senior Partner of IMI and a highly respected Naturopathic Doctor and Homeopath. Recognized for two consecutive years as a leading “Woman of Wellness” in Hong Kong, she has spent more than fifteen years helping thousands of clients worldwide achieve optimal health and wellbeing. Dr. Perch combines expertise in conventional pathology, functional medicine, pharmacology, homeopathy, herbal medicine, and clinical nutrition to identify and address the root causes of health concerns. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Nutrition from King's College London and earned her Naturopathic Medical degree from Sonoran University (formerly SCNM), graduating at the top of her class before completing an advanced residency program. Known for her warm, compassionate approach, Dr. Perch's passion for natural healing began after naturopathy and homeopathy transformed her own health, helping her overcome chronic fatigue syndrome and reduce her reliance on asthma medication. Having lived in South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States, Thailand, and Hong Kong, she brings a global perspective to patient care and wellness education. Beyond clinical practice, she founded IMI Corporate, now a leading corporate wellness provider serving banks, law firms, schools, and other organizations. As a multi-award-winning wellness practitioner, speaker, and media contributor, Dr. Perch continues to empower individuals and communities to achieve lasting health through natural and integrative medicine. Find out more about Dr Benita Website: https://www.imi.com.hk If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode. Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eugeniekrugerhomeopathy/ Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom          

Judd Burton Bio:I can remember when I was just a lad, somewhere around ten years old, being in love with new experiences and ideas. The springboard for my interests as they are today came in the form of one Dr. George Knight, professor of New Testament at Hardin-Simmons University, and an accomplished field archaeologist. It just so happened that his brother-in-law, Reverend Wayne Keller, was the pastor at my church. Our congregation had the great fortune of Dr. Knight's leadership in a number of seasonal bible studies throughout the year. To my great delight, he always added tales of his work on archaeological sites in the Near East. That's really all it took for me, because I drank it all in, and it became part of me. I have ever since been an explorer: a direct result of the marriage of faith in Jesus Christ and academic enthusiasm.I have a BA in History from Hardin-Simmons University. I also have an MA in anthropology from Texas Tech University. This year I completed my PhD in history at Texas Tech University, focusing my studies on Early Christianity and Greco-Roman religions. I also study topics such as the survival of mythology, sacred geography, folk religion, and contemporary alternative religious movements.I grew up in a small town called Merkel, Texas. I went to school there, learned from such wonderful teachers as Chuck Roach, Lisa Amerine, Alvin O'Dell, and Lisa Walker. Merkel also afforded me the opportunity to learn how to play the guitar, and yes, be in a rock band, Black Pearl. The little hamlet of Merkel was a wonderful place to grow up. The present population is about 2500. Merkel has an intersting history, full of cultural vibrance, and at one point in time, it even had a college. So if you ever get the chance, visit Merkel.In my years I've had some interesting adventures. While playing in the marching band at Cisco Junior College, I visited Hawaii. I've also done archaeology on both sides of the globe: Texas and Israel. To top it all off, I've also been to Jordan, Denmark, and Mexico, and hope to add Ireland, Greece, Egypt, Thailand, Australia, Belize, and Vietnam to that list soon.Dr. Burton's Link:https://www.burtonbeyond.net/about-me

Jeremy Tan, independent candidate for Mountbatten SMC in Singapore's GE2025, joins Jeremy Au and Shiyan Koh to unpack why he ran, why he lost, and what he learned about Singapore's political meta. He explains why public scrutiny and small-town dynamics deter Singaporeans from entering politics, why negative campaigning backfires with voters, and why opposition parties should focus resources on winning single member constituencies. The conversation digs into Singapore's fertility crisis, with Jeremy arguing that housing affordability, not incentives, is the real bottleneck, alongside his policy ideas: ending primary school affiliation, building cheaper HDB flats, and compounding baby equity accounts tied to the STI. For founders, investors, and operators across Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia, this episode offers a candid look at how AI driven layoffs, capital concentration, and rising costs are reshaping Southeast Asia's most developed economy, and what it takes to challenge an incumbent system from the outside. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/jeremy-tan-singapore-politics  BRAVE is Southeast Asia's leading tech podcast, hosted by Jeremy Au. Honest conversations with the region's top founders, investors, and operators on building startups in Southeast Asia. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one. Listen & Subscribe YouTube (English), YouTube (Bahasa Indonesia), Spotify (English), Spotify (Bahasa Indonesia), Spotify (Chinese), Spotify (Vietnamese), Apple Podcasts Follow BRAVE LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp Follow Jeremy Au LinkedIn, X / Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Twitch Resources Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com #Singapore #SingaporePolitics #GE2025 #HousingCrisis #FertilityRate #HDB #SoutheastAsia #TechPodcast #VentureCapital #AI 00:00 Highlights and introduction 01:24 Why Jeremy Tan ran as an independent in Mountbatten 04:20 Why Singaporeans don't run for office 07:40 AI, layoffs, and the decision to enter politics 11:49 The new political meta in Singapore 14:30 Criticism, pet policies, and running against a newcomer 17:40 Election night: predicting his own loss 25:50 What opposition parties got wrong in GE2025 29:21 Singapore's fertility crisis starts with housing 34:35 Primary school affiliation and education inequality 44:55 Three policy ideas: housing, schools, baby equity accounts 49:59 Capital, the sandwich generation, and what comes next 54:25 Closing reflections

ITP - 148 follows Scott and Amanda as they share their international teaching journey from Dubai, Shanghai, the Philippines, Thailand, and Riyadh to their upcoming move to Jakarta. In this episode, they talk about meeting through OkCupid across continents, transitioning from teaching into school counseling, supporting student mental health in international schools, and what it is like to have a baby in Saudi Arabia while living overseas as educators.The conversation also explores raising a child as a third culture kid, navigating maternity and paternity leave abroad, international healthcare experiences, taxes and residency considerations for overseas teachers, and the realities of moving countries with pets, a newborn, and a teaching career. This episode is especially relevant for international teachers interested in counseling, family life abroad, overseas childbirth, and long-term expat living.-more information-The International Teacher Podcast is a bi-weekly discussion with experts in international education. New Teachers, burned out local teachers, local School Leaders, International school Leadership, current Overseas Teachers, and everyone interested in international schools can benefit from hearing stories and advice about living and teaching overseas.Additional Gems Related to Our Show:Greg's Favorite Video From Living Overseas - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQWKBwzF-hw⁠Signup to be our guest  ⁠https://calendly.com/itpexpat/itp-interview?month=2025-01⁠Our Website⁠ -  ⁠https://www.itpexpat.com/⁠Our FaceBook Group - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/itpexpat⁠⁠JPMint Consulting Website  - ⁠https://www.jpmintconsulting.com/⁠Hannah's Personal IG - https://www.instagram.com/thatexpatfamily?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Greg's Personal YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs1B3Wc0wm6DR_99OS5SyzvuzENc-bBdO⁠Books By Gregory Lemoine:⁠International Teacher Guide: Finding the "Right Fit" 2nd Edition (2025)⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.⁠⁠"International Teaching: The Best-kept Secret in Education"⁠⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.Apps by Greg:https://apps.apple.com/app/6755244840  1. Who's That? Name & Face Trainer  Nov 21, 2025https://apps.apple.com/app/6756509803   2. Facetag | Memory Trainer   Dec 16, 2025Chapters:(00:00) Introduction and Location Check-In(02:38) Scott and Amanda's Journey in International Education(05:51) Navigating Long-Distance Relationships in Teaching Abroad(08:18) Transitioning from Teaching to Counseling(10:58) The Role of Counselors in International Schools(13:53) Cultural Perspectives on Mental Health(16:38) The Importance of Counseling in Diverse Environments(19:19) Advisory Programs and Their Impact(21:51) Mental Health Awareness and Support(24:42) Parenting and Teaching Abroad(25:32) The Birth Experience: Teams and Protocols(27:30) Emergency Situations and Communication Challenges(29:29) Healthcare Experiences: Comparing Countries(31:24) Maternity Leave and Support Systems(35:13) Raising Third Culture Kids(38:47) Family Dynamics and Long-Distance Relationships(45:17) Choosing the Right Place to Live(47:54) Navigating Life Changes and Challenges(49:50) Understanding Tax Implications for Expats(52:41) Creating a Sense of Home Abroad(58:50) Adventures with Law Enforcement(01:00:52) Final Thoughts and Reflections

In this episode, lawyer Suman Khadka joins us for an in-depth discussion on cannabis legalization in Nepal, the ongoing writ related to cannabis policy, and the future of cannabis regulation in the country. We explore the history of cannabis in Nepal, why cannabis was banned, and how criminalization has shaped public perception over the decades. Suman explains the legal basis of the cannabis writ, the distinction between legalization and decriminalization, and the opportunities and challenges Nepal faces if cannabis laws are reformed. The conversation covers THC vs CBD, the current state of cannabis research, naturally growing cannabis in western Nepal, traditional uses of cannabis across different regions, and how cannabis is being used in international markets under Nepal's name. We also discuss hemp industry potential, medical cannabis, economic opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and lessons Nepal can learn from countries such as Thailand. GET CONNECTED WITH Suman Khadka: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/unembellished_suman/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/legalizenepalofficial/  

After months of waiting the World Cup is finally underway with the first match held in Mexico where the co-hosts played South Africa following an opening ceremony that featured a performance from Shakira. The United States and Canada will also be home to football's biggest competition which the organisers hope will be a focus for sport rather than politics and controversy. Also, President Trump cancels an attack on Iran and claims that a deal to end the war is not only imminent but has the backing of the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. But Tehran said this was all "speculation". One year on from the Air India crash in Ahmedabad our correspondent reports on the discovery that some human remains were wrongly identified. Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies more than three years after she fell into a coma, Brussels will ban public e-scooters and the kill switch on iPhones which could deter thieves in London from stealing them.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Mexico fans Caramelo and Caramelo Junior are seen inside the stadium before the match. Credit: REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

"The world has changed around Thailand since Covid, whereas Vietnam appears more in control of its destiny." As we race toward the midpoint of 2026, it was another week with plenty of travel talking points in ASEAN and beyond. The week, Gary and Hannah visit Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos and China to decipher the top takeaways. We begin in the Philippines with the latest reports from the devastating earthquake in Mindanao, and send our very best wishes to people across the nation for Philippine Independence Day. Next up is IATA's State of the Global Air Transport Industry report, with some scything parting words from Director General, Willie Walsh, regarding policies around sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which he says have put progress "under pressure." We then deconstruct the merits and debits of a detailed article comparing the tourism policy trajectories of Thailand and Vietnam - written from a Thai travel industry perspective (TLDR: Pinch. Of. Salt.) Plus. we look at how Malaysia has enticed a Chinese cruise operator to establish a regional home port on the west coast, address the reasons why Vietnamese airlines are attempting to expedite orders of Boeing planes - and we delve into our media headline of the week: "Five days, unlimited durian, zero apologies."

The "Almost Prime Minister" | Pita LimjaroenratIn this episode of Policy Pod with Deep Dive, Master of Public Policy students Marc Naro and Richard Heydarian sit down with Pita Limjaroenrat, the former leader of Thailand's Move Forward Party and the man widely seen as Thailand's "almost prime minister."Following his party's landmark victory in the 2023 general election, Pita appeared poised to lead Thailand's next government. Yet despite winning the popular mandate, a complex political and institutional process prevented him from taking office.Together, they explore Thailand's democratic trajectory, the relationship between electoral legitimacy and political power, the role of institutions in democratic governance, and the challenges facing reform-minded leaders in an era of political polarization. Pita also reflects on his personal journey, the future of Thai politics, and the lessons his experience offers for democracies around the world.A fascinating conversation on democracy, leadership, and what happens when winning an election is not enough to govern.

Laut Donald Trump könnte ein mögliches Abkommen bereits am Wochenende unterzeichnet werden. Anders klingt es aus dem Iran: Man habe noch nicht entschieden, ob man eine Vereinbarung unterzeichnen werde, sagt ein Sprecher. Roland Popp, Sicherheitsexperte an der Militärakademie der ETH, ordnet ein. Die weiteren Themen: · Die thailändische Prinzessin Bha ist gestorben. Die älteste Tochter des Königs lag nach einem Herzstillstand und einer Infektion seit dreieinhalb Jahren im Koma. Die Prinzessin galt als äusserst beliebt in Thailand - und gehörte zum innersten Kreis des Königs. ARD-Korrespondentin Jennifer Johnston berichtet, was der Tod von Prinzessin Bha in Thailand auslöst. · Am Abend startete offiziell die Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft in Mexiko, Kanada und den USA. Die Schweizer Nationalmannschaft tritt am Samstag für ihr erstes Spiel gegen Katar an. Der Bericht von Wissenschaftsredaktor Sandro Della Torre zeigt, wie das Team dabei auf Knowhow der ETH Zürich zurückgreift. · Ein Kettenbrief auf Whatsapp sorgte in den letzten Tagen für viele Fragen bei Nutzerinnen und Nutzern. Die Nachricht warnt davor, dass eine Künstliche Intelligenz bald alle Whatsapp-Chats mitliest. Der Kettenbrief verbreitet sich zwar schnell, an der Warnung ist jedoch nichts dran, erklärt SRF Digitalredaktor Guido Berger.

Setting up a new factory is a major strategic decision. It is not just about finding cheaper land, moving away from China, or following other companies into Vietnam, Mexico, or another popular manufacturing location. In this episode, Renaud speaks with David Collins, CEO of Manufacturing Transformation Group, about what companies need to think through before relocating production or building their own factory. They discuss why more companies are considering factory relocation or ownership again, especially after COVID, tariff changes, supplier dependency, and IP concerns. But David explains why the first question should not be “where should we move?” It should be “what are we actually trying to accomplish?” The conversation covers the real trade-offs between China, Vietnam, Mexico, and other locations; why labour cost should not be the only driver; how supplier location, workforce skills, logistics, and infrastructure affect the decision; and why companies need a proper BOM, cost model, and feasibility study before making a move. They also get into greenfield vs brownfield factory projects, equipment selection, factory layout, commissioning, factory acceptance testing, and why automation can be a waste of money if it does not fit the real production process. The key message: moving to a new factory is a rare chance to redesign your manufacturing system properly. But if you simply copy the same poor layout, weak supply chain, bad inventory habits, and unsuitable equipment into a new building, you may just move the mess.   Show Sections 00:00 – Introduction: setting up a new factory 01:43 – Who David Collins and Manufacturing Transformation Group are 05:04 – Why more companies are considering factory relocation 05:50 – China, Vietnam, Mexico, and the real trade-offs between locations 08:10 – Why some companies want to own manufacturing again 09:32 – Don't just move the mess to a new factory 11:45 – The first question: what are you trying to accomplish? 12:02 – Supplier location, workforce skills, logistics, and infrastructure 14:18 – Why a real BOM and cost model are essential 15:27 – Feasibility studies and idealised factory planning 16:07 – Why automation is not always the right answer 17:34 – Comparing factory setup scenarios and locations 18:16 – Why labour cost should not be the only driver 20:48 – IP risks and supplier dependency 22:15 – Learning from the problems in your current factory 23:46 – Project management during a factory move 24:03 – Greenfield vs brownfield factory projects 26:09 – Layout planning, implementation, and local specialists 27:13 – On-the-ground project management and construction risks 28:33 – Equipment commissioning and factory acceptance testing 29:50 – Choosing equipment that fits your real needs 31:41 – Equipment maintenance, spare parts, and supplier risks 32:40 – Why factory setup is a once-in-a-decade decision 34:12 – Disciplined planning and avoiding old mistakes 36:45 – Closing thoughts   Related content How To Plan for Transferring Production To a New Factory: 45 Point Checklist Transfer Manufacturing From One Chinese Factory To Another With Fewer Risks How To Diversify Manufacturing Sources Out of China and Cut Risk Sofeast can help you > Electronic Production Transfer from China to India OR Malaysia Supply Chain Risk Management, Part 5: Moving Manufacturing to Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, or India (Pros & Cons) Production Transfer: A Roadmap (Assembly Operations Only) Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 438-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 43,588 on turnover of $22.6-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Thursday, as investors reacted to another sell-off of artificial-intelligence stocks that dragged Wall Street down overnight. The loses were far less than Thursday's sharp decline, but the main board still closed lower. Taiwan slips to 42nd in Global Peace Index Taiwan ranks 42nd in terms of peacefulness in the 2026 Global Peace Index. Taiwan has an overall score of 1.751 this year and fell from 37th place in last year's report. The report is published by the global Institute for Economics and Peace and covers 163 countries. The overall score measures a country's level of peacefulness, using 23 quantitative and qualitative indicators across three domains - those being ongoing domestic and international conflict, societal safety and security, and militarization. Each indicator is weighted on a scale of 1 to 5, with lower scores indicating greater peacefulness. Although Taiwan ranks 42nd worldwide, it's listed in 9th place among the 19 Asian-Pacific countries in the report. Iceland remained the most peaceful country in the world for the 19th consecutive (連續的) year, with an overall score of 1.161, followed by New Zealand, Switzerland, Slovenia and Ireland. New Taipei launches new commuter bus routes over Danjiang Bridge The New Taipei Transportation Department has launched (啓動，開始) four new bus routes that cross that Danjiang Bridge. The new routes provide 80 daily services between Banqiao and Tamsui, Tamsui and Taoyuan International Airport, and Tamsui and Bali. Route 988 connects Banqiao Bus Station and Danhai New Town with 20 services each way on weekdays and 18 each way on weekends. Airport routes 989 and 990, provide 10 services each way between Taoyuan Airport and Danhai New Town, and Tamsui Metro Station. The 115 route will operate as a commuter service between Tamsui and Bali on weekdays and as a tourism-focused route on weekends and public holidays. Philippine QuakeHit Town Pleads for Food Supplies The mayor of a quake-hit southern Philippine town is pleading for air force helicopters to transport food to stave off hunger in places isolated by landslides. The earthquake Monday off southern Sarangani province has left 47 people dead with 31 others still missing and 45,000 displaced. The mayor of the town of Glan says 10 villages remained isolated (被孤立) mostly due to landslides. He pleaded for the immediate deployment of air force helicopters to deliver food to the stricken areas. The town doesn't have power and phone service is unreliable. UK Defence Secretary Resigns The UK defence secretary has resigned. John Healey says the government's plans for spending on defence 'falls well short of what's required.' John Bevir reports. Thailand Princess Dies Age 47 Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha "Pacha-raki-ti-ya-Pa" Mahidol, a lawyer and the eldest of King Maha Vajiralongkorn's children, has died at age 47. The palace said she died Thursday. She had been on life support after falling unconscious in 2022. The princess was active in justice reform and known for her “Inspire” project to rehabilitate (恢復正常生活，獲得改造) incarcerated women. She had a doctoral degree from Cornell University, where scholarships to the law school were established in her name. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 【曼谷旅遊首選：喬瑞旅行社】 帶長輩小孩出國不再心累！ 喬瑞提供專屬包車、客製化行程與小團服務，免去交通奔波，讓全家輕鬆享受泰國假期。 點擊連結，讓喬瑞為您規畫完美旅程：https://sofm.pse.is/97a74d -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

What happens when you try to build a global movement teaching people how to breathe in an industry exploding with competition? Gary Torrens, co-founder and Second in Command at Soma Breath, sits down with Cameron Herold to reveal what most operators never say out loud. This conversation punches into operational realities: remote chaos, hiring struggles, visionary partner dynamics, and the brutal truth about what actually works when building a scalable certification business.Breathwork is everywhere, but Soma Breath's story is different. You'll hear how they went from wild psilocybin-fueled vision quests in Thailand to leading thousands of facilitators and facing the tough tradeoffs of pricing, growth, and culture. If you want to understand the Second in Command power dynamic and see the inside of a company growing faster than most can handle, this episode is your shortcut.Listen now or risk missing the real-world roadmap and the costly mistakes that separate scalable movements from also-rans. Only here: Gary's unfiltered answers and their playbook for the next stage.This episode is brought to you by our Silver Sponsor, Next Level Growth.They help COOs and leadership teams build Elite Organizations through a proven, customizable framework built around the Five Obsessions of Elite Organizations.If you and your leadership team are ready to operate at the next level, take the Elite Organizations Assessment and receive a free 20-page customized report based on your answers, plus a complimentary one-hour coaching session with a Next Level Growth Partner and Business Guide to begin implementing tools that will help you build an even more elite business.Complete the assessment here to get started - nextlevelgrowth.com/cooassessmentTimestamped Highlights06:53 – The unexpected business model nobody saw coming10:14 – Ancient breathing meets modern science: the strategy that sparked a movement13:10 – Why they priced the membership low—and the hidden risks17:16 – Remote chaos: problems they never saw coming with a global team22:10 – The controversial move to focus on city-based expansion24:19 – The real marketing mess they had to fix after explosive growth27:08 – The truth behind their biggest revenue engine34:07 – Gary's brutal leadership lesson that changed everythingAbout the GuestGary Torrens is co-founder and COO of Soma Breath. He helped turn a visionary idea blending ancient breathwork, modern science, and music into a global certification platform with 4,000+ facilitators. With a background in physics, finance, and digital marketing, Gary is known for building systems that scale impact, not just revenue.

The connection between Danno Hanks and John Mark Karr stems from an episode of the true-crime podcast The Opperman Report, titled "Danno Hanks returns - John Mark Karr," which aired on May 31, 2026. [1, 2]Key Contextual BreakdownDanno Hanks: A prominent, former celebrity private investigator and regular guest on independent investigative podcasts. He frequently provides insight into high-profile criminal cases, dark underworld networks, and intelligence leaks.John Mark Karr: An American former schoolteacher who gained global infamy in August 2006. He was arrested in Bangkok, Thailand, after falsely confessing to the 1996 murder of six-year-old child beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey. [1, 2]The Podcast Topic: In this specific broadcast, Hanks joins host Ed Opperman to dissect the background, psychology, and lingering anomalies surrounding Karr's infamous false confession. [1, 2]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

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 What was it like to grow up American in 1968 Bangkok, living in the shadow of the Vietnam War? In this episode, I sit down with author Daria Sommers to discuss her debut historical fiction novel, Sawadika American Girl — a coming-of-age story set against one of history's most turbulent eras. Daria shares the little known story of the vast American expat community in Thailand during the Vietnam War, the experience of being a "third culture kid," and how storytelling and art can heal even the deepest historical wounds. A must-listen for fans of historical fiction, Vietnam War history, and the power of narrative to reclaim hidden stories.[3:44] Introduction to Sawadika American Girl — historical fiction set in 1968 Bangkok[4:36] The American expat community in Thailand during the Vietnam War[5:48] Piper's backstory — loss, family tension, and dislocation[8:59] The role of friendship and freedom in a coming-of-age story[14:56] Music, healing, and the Thai prince who anchored it all[17:45] First love during wartime — Jack's story and what they were up against[21:34] Daria's own background as a third culture kid in Bangkok[23:02] The burden of a childhood you couldn't talk about[32:16] Returning home — finding your people after a third culture childhood[39:06] From documentary filmmaker to veteran's advocate — the making of Lioness[44:36] Speaking at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial — when hidden stories finally matter[50:17] Where to find Sawadika American Girl and follow Daria's workDaria's websiteSupport the show

Today we'll be talking a verdict being passed after 11 years in the long delayed Erawan shrine bombing, then in crime news we have a Pattaya restaurant dispute as well as a dispute on the hockey rink, also an alleged Nigerian drug kingpin has been arrested in a Bangkok raid, in Udon Thani a batch of noodle soup sends 13 people to the hospital, and a little later in some feel good news Chinese tourists are flocking to a canal-side community thanks to the popularity of a Chinese TV show.

World news in 7 minutes. Friday 12th June 2026.Today : Iran-US war. Indian sailors killed. Korea Coupang fine. Thailand sentence. Somalia referee. Malawi repatriations. Ukraine Russia strikes. ECB rates. Spain Pope. Peru election. Mexico world cup starts.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportWith Stephen DevincenziContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us! We do not consent to the podcast being used to train AI.Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Ben Mallett every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

Content note: This episode includes open conversation about mental health, suicidal ideation, and personal crisis. If you are struggling, please know you are not alone. In the U.S., call or text 988. In Canada, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. A conversation with Trevor Muir -- leadership coach, keynote speaker, poet, and co-founder of SurePoint, the Alberta-based company he helped scale from $4 million to over $120 million in revenue while holding on to its people through a near-bankruptcy and a pandemic. This is not an episode about farming or fuel prices. It is a conversation about what happens when you get everything you thought you wanted and still feel empty on the bathroom floor of a condo you own. It is about terminal uniqueness -- the belief that nobody could possibly understand -- and the slow, expensive way most of us learn it isn't true. Trevor and I met earlier this year in a leadership course he was teaching with Corliss Russell. I broke down in the intro. A room full of oilfield and farm guys went there with me. This episode is the conversation I wanted to have with Trevor once the dust settled.   Topics and Timestamps 0:00 -- Introduction: Trevor Muir, Lean In to Lead, and why this episode exists 6:57 -- SurePoint: how ten farm kids from Grand Prairie built a $92M company 8:17 -- The bathroom floor: Edmonton, 2011, the worst and best day of Trevor's life 10:44 -- Dr. Gons and the life coach: "I get it. I totally get it." 13:13 -- Terminal uniqueness: the belief that nobody could understand your pain 14:21 -- Mount Kilimanjaro and the billionaire: testing whether all humans feel the same 20:00 -- SurePoint near-bankruptcy: going full-vulnerable with team, vendors, and clients 23:00 -- Buying the company back in 2018 and the pandemic decision 25:43 -- The pandemic pay cuts: 10%-35%, keeping every employee 27:39 -- $30M to $98M to $125M: how caring became a competitive advantage 30:00 -- Scale Like You Give a Shit -- Trevor's book in progress 37:00 -- "Change Your Someday to Today": the poem, Marty's CPR story, and Brian's car 43:11 -- The three A's of change: awareness, acceptance, action 44:34 -- The flooding basement analogy 51:00 -- Affirmations: "I am enough, I deserve abundance, I love you [name]" 57:02 -- 30 days in the mirror: the NASA research and Jack Canfield connection 1:00:04 -- Gratitude as the number one brain hack 1:07:29 -- Wave of fortune: Dan's Thailand story and Vadim Zeland's Transurfing 1:15:00 -- Walking one kilometer every day for 365 days 1:27:00 -- How Trevor works with business owners now, and where AI fits in 1:35:12 -- Trevor's closing challenge: change your someday to today   Resources Mentioned Addiction to Poetry -- Trevor Muir (book, available on Amazon) Lean In to Lead -- Trevor's podcast, launching soon Scale Like You Give a Shit -- Trevor's book in progress on the SurePoint story Jack Canfield -- affirmation and manifestation framework Mindvalley / Vishon Lakhiani -- gratitude research Wim Hof Method -- 90-day cold exposure and breathwork program Transurfing -- Vadim Zeland (wave of fortune concept) 12 Rules for Life -- Jordan Peterson (lobster and serotonin, referenced by Dan) Corliss Russell -- Conversations with Corliss podcast; LEED event Saskatoon, November 2026   Connect with Trevor Muir LinkedIn: search Trevor Muir -- he reads his messages and responds, especially from people who are struggling Lean In to Lead podcast: launching soon Connect with Growing the Future Website: growingthefuture.ca YouTube: Growing the Future Instagram: @growingthefuture LinkedIn: Growing the Future   Crisis Support If you or someone you know is struggling: Canada -- Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 U.S. -- Call or text 988 Register for the Convergence Conference at convergence.ag and stay updated by subscribing to the Growing the Future Podcast at growingthefuturepodcast.ca.

Two months after walking away from the Tombstone feud a free man, Johnny Ringo was found dead against a tree with a Colt in his hand. He had survived the Hoodoo War, jail breaks, and a showdown with Doc Holliday — but no one can agree on what finally killed him.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/JohnnyRingoREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/24j5xybkFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A gentleman gunslinger who could quote Shakespeare, Johnny Ringo was a mythic gunslinger who died a mysterious death befitting his legend. (The Mysterious Death of Outlaw Johnny Ringo) *** To his family and neighbors, Richard Kuklinski was the all-American man. To the mafia and his victims, he was the "devil himself" known as the Iceman killer. (The Mafia's Most Prolific Hitman) *** Wherever tragedies happen, urban legends settle. And for almost every urban legend, there is a road to take you there… a road often just as terrifying as the urban legend it takes you to. (Roads that Lead to Urban Legends) *** We'll look at the true story of a bar bouncer accused of killing his wife… which is odd, seeing as the incident took place before he killed a man while defending her honor. (A Broad-Shouldered Bully Was Wiener) *** Extraterrestrials come in all shapes and sizes if you believe what you see on television, film, and even online in the fringe conversations of UFO enthusiasts. The most famous of the aliens are usually depicted in the very realistic, humanoid form… the Greys. But what exactly are the Greys? And is it possible they aren't extraterrestrial at all? (What Are The Greys) *** We'll meet a man who has an amazing superpower. He is especially proficient at passing gas. (Mister Methane: The Gas Man)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:00:59.394 = Show Open00:03:16.488 = The Mysterious Death of Outlaw Johnny Ringo00:15:42.451 = A Broad-Shouldered Bully Was Wiener ***00:19:08.842 = Roads That Lead To Urban Legends00:30:46.873 = The Mafia's Most Prolific Hitman ***00:39:46.230 = Mister Methane: The Gas Man00:45:59.461 = What Are The Greys? ***00:52:15.959 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Mysterious Death of Outlaw Johnny Ringo” by Kuroski for All That's Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n4d9yce6“Roads that Lead to Urban Legends” by Estelle for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2fkp8nkt“The Mafia's Most Prolific Hitman” by Katie Serena for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5xe6xx4s“What Are The Greys” from Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5u5cknde“Mister Methane: The Gas Man” by Spooky for Oddity Central: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2hje4vs9 (VIDEO: https://youtu.be/kaRZeuZDAVI)“A Broad-Shouldered Bully Was Wiener” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/34rnu2y9=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: November, 2021This episode of Weird Darkness travels from a gunfighter's unexplained death under an Arizona oak tree to a mafia hitman's freezer, a tour of the world's most haunted highways, a St. Louis hanging, a British flatulence performer, and the enduring question of what the Grey aliens actually are.It opens with Johnny Ringo, the Shakespeare-quoting outlaw and cousin to the Younger and James brothers, who survived the Hoodoo War of Mason County, Texas, a jailbreak, multiple murder charges, and a near-shootout with Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday on the streets of Tombstone — only to be found dead on July 13, 1882, slumped against a tree with a .45 caliber Colt in his right hand. The coroner called it suicide. Others pointed to the cartridges in his gun, the absence of powder burns, the odd position of his hat, and later confessions attributed to Earp himself, and called it murder. Biographers Jack Burrows and David Johnson weighed the same evidence a century later and sided with suicide, a quiet end for a man newspapers once misspelled into legend as "Ringgold."From there the episode moves to St. Louis in 1877, where Billy Wieners — a hulking bouncer at the Theatre Comique saloon, already out on bond for trying to kill his wife — shot assistant barkeeper A.V. Lawrence dead for insulting that same wife. The Missouri Supreme Court found nothing in the record to soften a verdict of deliberate murder, and after his sister Annie's commutation campaign failed to move Governor Phelps, Wieners hanged in the St. Louis jail yard on February 1, 1878, using his last words to warn other men away from whiskey.Next comes a road trip through the world's haunted highways: Zombie Road in Wildwood, Missouri; India's cursed Ranchi-Jamshedpur NH33, where 245 people died in three years and a woman in a white saree patrols the asphalt; South Africa's N9 with the hitchhiking ghost of Maria Roux; Australia's "Street With No Name" in Annandale; the werewolf sightings on Yorkshire's B1249; Malaysia's Karak Highway, where a creature was seen battering a husband's head against his own car roof; Scotland's A75 Kinmount Straight and its phantom animals; Long Island's Mount Misery and Sweet Hollow roads; the unearthed Hawaiian warrior bones beneath Oahu's H-1; Thailand's temple-haunting murdered wife on Chak Phra Road; and the ghosts scattered along old Route 66.The darkness deepens with Richard Kuklinski, the Gambino-affiliated contract killer known as the Iceman, who froze his victims' bodies in industrial freezers so the time of death could never be fixed. Convicted of six murders, he claimed hundreds, killing with cyanide nasal spray, ice picks, hand grenades, and his bare hands while coaching his children's barbecues and ushering Sunday Mass in suburban New Jersey. An ATF sting through his only friend, Phil Solimene, ended the run in 1986, and Kuklinski spent his remaining years giving prison interviews until his death in 2006 — a week after his wife Barbara declined, one last time, to lift the do-not-resuscitate order she had signed.The mood lifts with Paul Oldfield of Macclesfield, England, the performer called Mr. Methane, who discovered during a teenage yoga session that he could draw air into his colon at will and built a stage career on controlled flatulence — playing Phil Collins parodies, alarming Howard Stern, and logging 86 farts in a single minute for a 2018 Guinness World Records attempt, a talent the record book had refused to touch back in 1990.The episode closes among the Greys, the large-eyed, gray-skinned beings that dominate alien abduction reports from Betty and Barney Hill onward. Ufologists describe two castes — tall telepathic leaders and smaller cloned workers — originating in the Zeta Reticuli binary star system 38 light years away, harvesting human sperm and eggs to repair DNA ruined by generations of cloning. A rival theory holds that the Greys are not extraterrestrials at all but human beings from a distant future: taller, thinner, larger-brained time travelers returning to collect healthy genetic material from before whatever catastrophe awaits us.

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  A Chiropractor's Road to Ghana: Dr. Craig Slapinski on Travel, Spinal Decompression, and Finding Your Path Episode Sponsor This episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor is supported by Lemongrove Oil. Visit Lemongrove Oil and use coupon code DRSTEPHANIE at checkout to save 10% on your next order. This offer is exclusive to Conversations with a Chiropractor listeners. Lemongrove Oil: https://www.lemongroveoil.com/ Episode Description In this episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier sits down with Dr. Craig Slapinski, a chiropractor and former Palmer College classmate whose career has taken him from the Midwest to Ghana, Nigeria, and beyond. Dr. Craig shares how a love of travel shaped his life long before chiropractic school. From building houses in Mexico as a teenager to studying abroad in London, backpacking through Europe, exploring China, and traveling through Southeast Asia, his path has always included curiosity, adventure, and a willingness to step into unfamiliar places. That same spirit eventually led him to Ghana after chiropractic school, where he worked in a high-volume clinic and quickly learned how to trust his hands, sharpen his adjusting skills, and serve patients with limited equipment and a lot of real-world pressure. Years later, he returned to West Africa with a more focused mission: to bring nonsurgical spinal decompression care to communities where access to this type of treatment was limited. Stephanie and Dr. Craig talk about chiropractic in Ghana and Nigeria, what makes the healthcare experience different from the United States, and how his clinics use spinal decompression, cold laser, exercise, ergonomics, and rehabilitation to help patients dealing with disc-related back pain. This conversation is also about finding your own path. Dr. Craig's story is a reminder that a chiropractic career can take many shapes, and that sometimes the road you end up on is not the one you planned, but the one that fits who you are becoming. This episode is meant to inform and inspire, not replace personal medical advice. If you are dealing with back pain, disc issues, sciatica, or considering surgery, please work with a qualified healthcare professional who can evaluate your individual situation. In This Episode, Discover How Dr. Craig Slapinski and Dr. Stephanie Wautier met at Palmer College of Chiropractic Dr. Craig's early love of international travel What he learned from traveling through Mexico, Europe, China, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia How a planned move to China turned into an unexpected opportunity in Ghana What it was like practicing chiropractic in Ghana right out of school How high-volume care helped Dr. Craig sharpen his adjusting skills How he became interested in nonsurgical spinal decompression What spinal decompression is designed to do for disc-related back pain Why some patients may explore decompression before considering surgery How Dr. Craig combines decompression, cold laser, exercise, and ergonomics Why he returned to Ghana and eventually expanded into Nigeria The differences between insurance-driven care in the United States and cash-based care in Africa What healthcare access, MRIs, and patient education can look like in Ghana and Nigeria How Dr. Craig's clinics serve patients across West Africa Why chiropractic careers can take many different paths Stay Connected & Explore Learn More About Dr. Craig Slapinski: To learn more about Dr. Craig's work in West Africa, search: Spine and Nerve Center Ghana Spine and Nerve Center Nigeria Episode Sponsor: Lemongrove Oil: https://www.lemongroveoil.com/ Use coupon code DRSTEPHANIE at checkout for 10% off. Connect with Conversations with a Chiropractor: Follow Us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ConversationswithaChiro Follow Dr. Stephanie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wautierwellness Email for show-related inquiries and sponsorships: drstephaniewautier@yahoo.com Want to be a guest on Conversations with a Chiropractor? Send Stephanie Wautier a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/drstephanie Credits Podcast production by Brand|Sound. Start your podcast journey by emailing brandsoundpodcasts@gmail.com. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Conversations with a Chiropractor 01:00 Meet Dr. Craig Slapinski 01:19 A Love of Travel Begins 02:41 Backpacking Through Southeast Asia 03:31 Navigating Different Cultures and Languages 04:35 From a China Plan to a Ghana Opportunity 05:07 Practicing Chiropractic in Ghana 06:31 Building Confidence as a Chiropractor 07:11 Returning to the US and Discovering Decompression 08:00 Lemongrove Oil Sponsor Message 09:52 What Nonsurgical Spinal Decompression Does 11:10 Disc Pain, Surgery, and Other Options 12:08 Bringing Decompression Back to Ghana 13:03 Opening Clinics in Ghana and Nigeria 15:05 Building a Team Across West Africa 15:47 Chiropractic Training and Practice in Africa 16:40 Chiropractic, Insurance, and Patient Choice 18:17 Caring for a Wide Range of Patients 19:00 Food and Culture in Ghana 20:16 Educating Patients Across Languages 21:15 Staffing and Patient Care in the Clinics 22:00 MRIs, Cost, and Access to Imaging 23:09 What Treatment Looks Like 25:00 Is Decompression Comfortable? 25:54 Results With Decompression Care 26:40 How to Find Dr. Craig Slapinski 27:23 Finding Your Path in Chiropractic 28:00 Closing Thoughts 28:37 Lemongrove Oil Sponsor Message

Today we'll be talking about a nightmare come to life as a Lao man perishes after a lift falls at an abandoned Pattaya Hotel, then the hunt is on for a mission 6 million baht lottery ticket, after that we head to Phuket where rambunctious behavior includes massive property damage and public indecency, speaking of indecency, a Bangkok man has been arrested for repeatedly making sexual advances against... his mother? And after that we'll need a palate cleanser with some feel good news in the form of new landmarks to explore.

Win Ko Ko Aung was born in Burma (Myanmar) in 1993 and grew up under military rule, shaped by a country still reeling from the 1987 overnight demonetization that wiped out his parents' generation's savings. A tech entrepreneur and youth educator, he entered the Bitcoin space in 2019 as a way to preserve economic energy in a country with few reliable financial options. When the 2021 military coup froze the bank accounts of activists and democracy supporters, including his own, his Bitcoin holdings remained untouchable and became his lifeline out of the country. He crossed the jungle from Burma into Thailand without a passport, eventually reaching the United States as a political refugee. Today he works at the Human Rights Foundation, where he has taken part in educating over 1,400 activists and journalists worldwide on Bitcoin, financial freedom, and privacy tools. Win shares how financial oppression operates as a weapon of authoritarian control and why Bitcoin is the most important human rights technology of the 21st century. → Please like, comment, share & follow — to help me beat the suppressing algo's. Thank you!– SPONSORS –→ Access liquidity without selling your Bitcoin with Ledn — learn more at https://ledn.io/Efrat    → Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you'll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn→ Have you tried mining bitcoin? Stack sats directly to your wallet while saving on taxes with Abundant Mines: https://AbundantMines.com/Efrat - Claim your free month of hosting via this link– AFFILIATES –→ Join me in these upcoming events & use code EFRAT for discounted tickets: https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events→ Get 10% off on Augmented NAC to detox Spike protein, with the code YCXKQDK2 via this link: https://store.augmentednac.com/?via=efrat (Note, this is not medical advice, please consult your MD)→ Be good to your eyes & health, and get the Daylight tablet - a healthier, more human-friendly computer, zero blue light & flicker. Use code EFRAT for $25 off: https://bit.ly/Efrat_daylight → Get a second citizenship and a plan B to relocate to another country with Expat Money, leave your details for a follow up: https://expatmoney.com/efrat→ Watch “New Totalitarian Order” conference with Prof. Mattias Desmet & Efrat - code EFRAT for 10% off: https://efenigson.gumroad.com/l/desmet_efrat– LINKS –Win on X: https://x.com/wkkaung Win on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/winkokoaung/ Win on Nostr: https://tinyurl.com/5n6ttws9 HRF'S website: https://hrf.org/ Efrat's X: https://twitter.com/efenigsonEfrat's Channels: https://linktr.ee/efenigsonWatch on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoiceSupport Efrat's work: ⁠https://bit.ly/zap_efrat– CHAPTERS – 00:00 - Coming Up...01:28 - Introduction: Win Ko Ko Aung04:25 - The 1987 Overnight Destructive Demonetization 09:10 - The 2021 Military Coup and Frozen Bank Accounts11:10 - Bitcoin as Economic Lifeline16:05 - Escaping Burma: Crossing the Jungle into Thailand16:25 - Ad-Break: Ledn, Trezor & Abundant Mines19:20 - Arriving in America and Joining the HRF27:31 - What Win Teaches Activists and Journalists 30:16 - CBDCs: What People in Free Countries Should Do34:09 - Bitcoin Is a Peaceful Revolution

Listen in for a story about a young couple who packed up their lives and moved to Thailand — where they discovered that the smallest moments matter most. In this episode, we explore what it means to slow down, show up, and let unlikely friendships find you.

Somewhere along the way, many of us started believing that healing meant constantly fixing ourselves. But what about self-acceptance?In today's episode, I'm sitting down with the wonderful Nathalie Steffner. Nathalie is an activation coach, entrepreneur, author, and someone who deeply believes in the inner journey.She believes that the bravest thing we can do is turn our gaze inward, meet ourselves with honesty and love, and create from the heart.Nathalie shares openly about the shifts that have happened in her life over the past few years, from learning to receive more love, abundance, and joy, to building a life that feels deeply aligned with her soul.In this episode, we dive into:✨ Self-development versus self-acceptance✨ Why we might be burnt out from constantly trying to improve ourselves✨ What it really means to become more of yourself, and how to build a life around that✨ How to connect with and trust your intuition and inner guidance✨ A beautiful practice for when you feel deeply called toward something, but it feels impossible✨ Nervous system regulation✨ The courage to fully express who you are✨ Being misunderstood, judged, and even bullied online✨ Following your heart, even when others don't understand✨ Nathalie's decision to move from Sweden to Thailand with her two children and dogHow to connect with Nathalie:Nathalie's English Instagram nathaliesteffner.xNathalie's Swedish Instagram nathaliesteffnerWebsiteGet her book Vägen Hem Till Ditt Hjärta on Adlibris or Bokus Your hostAnna SvedbergConnect with me on Instagram @nourishedwithanna

What does it take to become a Paralympic gold medalist? For Team USA Paralympic hand cyclist Kate Brim, the answer goes far beyond training and racing.Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortGuest: Kate Brim, Paralympic hand cyclist for team USAIn this inspiring episode of Pedal The Springs, Kate shares her remarkable journey from a spinal cord injury at age 19 to standing atop the podium at the Paris Paralympics, where she earned gold in the time trial and bronze in the mixed team relay.Kate opens up about the difficult road she faced after Paris, including a kidney infection, ICU hospitalization, months without riding, and the daily realities of living with Type 1 diabetes while relying on TPN nutrition. After more than a year away from international competition, she returned to racing at the Para-cycling World Cup in Chiang Mai, Thailand—the first Para-cycling World Cup ever held in Asia—where she captured victories in all three events she entered.We discuss the physical and mental demands of elite para-sport, traveling internationally with 95 pounds of life-sustaining medical equipment, and the incredible “team behind the team” of coaches, trainers, nutritionists, family, and supporters who make success possible.Kate also shares her favorite rides around Colorado Springs, including Gold Camp Road, Cheyenne Canyon, Fountain, and Garden of the Gods, and discusses road safety for hand cyclists, the high cost of adaptive sports equipment, and the growing visibility of para-cycling in the United States.Before her injury in 2017, Kate was a competitive rower and outdoor enthusiast. Today, she trains full-time as a Paralympic athlete while living and training in Colorado Springs at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center. Through every challenge, she continues to embody the grit, determination, and resilience that have defined her journey.Whether you're a cyclist, athlete, caregiver, or simply someone facing challenges of your own, Kate's story is a powerful reminder that setbacks do not define us—how we respond to them does.Follow Kate:Instagram: @QuadKateFacebook: Kate BrimStrava: Kate BrimLearn More:U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center: https://www.usopc.org/training-centers/colorado-springsUSA Cycling Para-cycling: https://usacycling.orgFollow Pedal The Springs for more stories from the people, places, and events that make Colorado Springs one of America's great cycling communities. Post-Episode Update: When this interview was recorded in April, Kate was just days away from receiving her diabetic alert service dog, Sobako. Since then, Sobako has already proven to be an invaluable companion, alerting Kate to low glucose levels during training and helping her safely manage her Type 1 diabetes while pursuing her athletic goals.Kate has also continued her remarkable comeback, winning gold medals in both the road race and time trial at the Para-cycling World Cup in Italy as she prepares for the World Championships in Huntsville, Alabama this September—the first Para-cycling Road World Championships ever held in the United States.Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public&Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.comDon't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.

Episode #551: Fred Stockwell arrived in Mae Sot by accident more than twenty years ago while traveling through Thailand to photograph temples, a wrong bus dropping him off in what was, at the time, a bustling border town filled with NGOs and young volunteers. Someone told him to visit the garbage dump, and a man drove him there by a route that felt deliberately hard to retrace. “It was like it was a secret where it was,” he recalls. At the dump, Burmese migrant families survived by salvaging and selling recyclables, building shelters from whatever they could pull from waste. “They were living on top of the garbage!” he says. “Everything they built was what they found in the garbage.” Before Mae Sot, his life had already been shaped by self-taught risk and logistics—having introduced paragliding in the U.S. through early testing and instruction, and later becoming the first person to fly in and photograph the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina, doing so from the air, when ground access had largely collapsed. And now back in the United States after that first Mae Sot visit, the contrast stayed with him: a comfortable life at home, and a border world where small failures—transport, housing, medical access—could turn fatal. His mind now made up,he returned to Mae Sot, and the first step he points to is concrete: “You've got to start somewhere. I started with one kid,” he says, describing a girl “as close to death as you're ever going to get” and taking her to the hospital, then building outward through routines that held children in school, kept housing standing, and kept people connected to services they otherwise could not reach. The critique that follows stays procedural. People arrived wanting to help and then stalled, not from cruelty but because they lacked a method for what came next, and the same problem appeared in organizations that could arrive with structure and still fail to change the conditions at the dump, or elsewhere in the town. “I saw a lot of people here, no disrespect to them, that came in to help but didn't have a clue what to do.” He ties effectiveness to the pairing of resources and competence, and reduces the mismatch to a single blunt line. “There's a very large gap between the people that want to help and the people that need help. That gap is huge.”

In today's stories, A shocking murder-suicide involving a TikTok star, a Phuket tuk tuk driver accusing a passenger of theft, and Thailand's plans to introduce a new immigration app are making headlines today. We'll also look at growing concerns over pollution at Bang Saen Beach, a viral airport complaint that's dividing opinion online, a boat captain's creative solution that's winning praise across social media, and a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that has killed dozens in the Philippines.

In this expansive and deeply nourishing episode of the Modern Mystic Soul Podcast, Therese is joined by Tania Ho—intuitive soul guide, meditation teacher, and founder of Museflower Retreat & Spa in Chiang Rai, Thailand.Together, they explore the evolution of intuition, meditation, and consciousness in a rapidly shifting world—and why the old spiritual models no longer work for many sensitive souls today.Tania shares her work helping empaths and highly sensitive people understand that their sensitivities are not weaknesses, but gifts that can be regulated, refined, and consciously developed.This conversation is a beautiful blend of grounded nervous system wisdom and spiritual insight—offering reassurance for anyone navigating heightened sensitivity, intuitive awakening, or energetic overwhelm during this period of collective transformation.If you've ever wondered:“Am I too sensitive?”“Why don't traditional spiritual practices work for me anymore?”“How do I trust my intuition without becoming overwhelmed?”…this episode was made for you.

It's a massive Monday edition of What's On Your Mind as host Scott Hannon counts down to tomorrow's crucial 2026 primary election. Scott fires up the microphone to challenge the traditionally low voter turnout and provides a comprehensive breakdown of the key conservative candidates on the local ballot. State Representative Ben Koppelman drops by to discuss the growing legislative rift with Governor Armstrong over primary endorsements and unpacks a bold new structure to transform future party conventions. Scott also chats with Soybean Council leaders about navigating the trade cold shoulder from China, introduces the District 13 legislative incumbents, and sits down with outspoken Fargo School Board candidate Carissa Jeske. Plus, a deep-dive look into election integrity, a preview of North Dakota's Supreme Court race with Justice Jared Tufti, and a sharp critique of mainstream media "interrogations." Show Notes & Timestamps [00:00] – The 20% Embarrassment & The Governor's Primary Battle Scott kicks off the show with a direct plea to listeners, calling the region's typical 20% primary voter turnout "embarrassing." State Representative Ben Koppelman joins the studio to voice his disappointment with Governor Armstrong's unprecedented involvement in local legislative primaries. The duo debates whether the executive branch is stepping over the line or simply exercising free speech. [04:45] – Overhauling the Party System: Moving Conventions Post-Primary Representative Koppelman introduces a radical legislative idea for the next session: combining the traditional delegate convention system with the primary ballot. Koppelman explains how sealing primary votes and unveiling them at a late-June convention would eliminate party pettiness and incentivize a massive surge in local political engagement. [07:15] – Transparency and Dark Money in Political PACs The conversation turns to campaign finance reform. Koppelman calls out the flaws in current PAC disclosure rules that allow organizations to shield either their donors or their explicit spending trails, demanding total top-to-bottom financial transparency from all active political groups. [11:00] – Soybean Diplomacy: Out-pacing the China Target Market Jim Thompson (North Dakota Soybean Council) and Justin Sherlock (Soybean Growers Association) call in from the fields to deliver a crucial agricultural trade update. With China stalling on Pacific Northwest trade agreements, the leaders detail how they are aggressively opening doors in alternate Southeast Asian markets like Vietnam and Thailand. [14:00] – USMCA Renewal & Local Crushing Plant Victories Justin Sherlock sounds the alarm on potential tariff delays hitting the upcoming USMCA review with Canada and Mexico. On a…

Brad Thor has sold over 25 million thriller books. Tim Shipman welcomes Brad Thor on Spybrary to discuss Choke Point, the 25th Scot Harvath thriller, and the evolution of Scott Harvath from post-9/11 counterterrorism operator. Thor explains how the new novel uses Thailand, China's ambitions, the Strait of Malacca, sabotage, bomb-making, and geopolitical manipulation as the backdrop for a fast-moving thriller. The conversation also digs into Thor's writing process, his research network of intelligence, military, law enforcement, and diplomatic sources, and how he builds authentic detail even when he has not personally visited a location. Thor reflects on his early career as a travel show host, the honeymoon conversation that pushed him to write his first novel, his friendship with Vince Flynn, the collaborative thriller Cold Zero with Ward Larsen, and the Netflix film adaptation currently in development. Key Topics and Themes Brad Thor's 25th Scot Harvath thriller, Choke Point China's Belt and Road Initiative and global infrastructure influence Thailand, the Strait of Malacca, and the strategic value of a Thai canal The evolution of Scot Harvath Post-9/11 thriller fiction and the rise of the American action-spy hero Real-world tradecraft, bomb-making research, and responsible thriller detail Writing geopolitical thrillers that teach readers something without slowing the pace Bangkok as an underused spy-fiction setting Collaboration with Ward Larsen on Cold Zero The Netflix adaptation of Cold Zero British spy-fiction influences: Fleming, le Carré, Forsyth, MacLean, Deighton Brad Thor Official Website Follow Tim Shipman Buy Choke Point The Top 125 Spy Authors Ranked and Rated by Tim Shipman Join the Spybrary Community

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Why do more pressure, more meetings, and more accountability so often produce the same outcomes? John Dues and Andrew Stotz explore Deming's overlooked insight that results are created by systems — not effort alone. Learn why reacting to variation often makes performance worse, how leaders unintentionally create noise through "tampering," and what it takes to build improvement that actually lasts. TRANSCRIPT 0:00:02.6 Andrew Stotz: My name is Andrew Stotz, and I'll be your host as we dive deeper into the teachings of Dr. W. Edwards Deming. Today I'm continuing my discussion with John Dues, who is part of the new generation of educators striving to apply Dr. Deming's principles to unleash student joy in learning. And the topic for today is why reacting to results won't improve your system. John, take it away.   0:00:25.6 John Dues: Hey, Andrew. It's good to be back.   0:00:28.6 Andrew Stotz: Yeah, it has been a while.   0:00:30.5 John Dues: It has been a while. We missed a couple months for scheduling stuff, so we're fitting it in on Memorial Day here.   0:00:38.1 Andrew Stotz: Hard working. Even on a holiday.   0:00:41.1 John Dues: Even on a holiday, yep. No doubt. I stumbled across this, I'd seen this a number of times, but I thought I'd start with this quote from Deming. He would often sort of pose this simple question at his seminars. He would, you know, kind of ask the crowd, "what will it take to take an organization to unprecedented levels of quality?" And he was, you know, truth be told, he was kind of setting the crowd up because he knew inevitably someone in the crowd would say, you know, by everyone doing their best. And he would immediately respond then, "they already are, and that's the problem," right? So that's kind of the focus today. And, you know, that sort of exchange to me exposes a belief that still shapes in my world how many schools are led today, and I'm sure many businesses as well. And that is this idea that when results fall short, the instinct is to push harder, you know, respond faster, demand more from people. You know, it feels responsible, it looks decisive, but it rarely, very rarely produces better outcomes, especially on the long term. You know, in many schools, you know, leadership revolves around reviewing outcomes.   0:02:05.8 John Dues: You know, just like probably in your business, you know, we're examining test scores, attendance rates, discipline data, you know, lots of other types of indicators, and we're often comparing those results to what came before. And then we have all these meetings and we have charts and explanations and action steps. And, you know, despite all this attention, all these best efforts, results often remain unchanged.   0:02:30.3 Andrew Stotz: Yeah, it made me think about when, you know, let's just say that a tragedy happens and then everybody wants the government to tighten the laws. And then they're oftentimes responding to a short term, or let's say, normal common cause variation. And next thing you know, you have 10 laws coming down on society that nobody can untangle.   0:02:56.3 John Dues: Yeah.   0:02:56.8 Andrew Stotz: And if you were to actually stand up... And this is, I think, to me, some of the crux of what made Deming different and difficult, was that if you were to actually stand up and say, "my proposal is to do nothing."   0:03:04.0 John Dues: Yeah.   0:03:16.3 Andrew Stotz: Everybody wants action.   0:03:17.3 John Dues: Yep, everybody wants action. It's, you know, the issue is certainly not a lack of effort. You know, I mean, I see it every day, you know, leaders, educators, they work hard. The vast majority, you know, work very, very hard, which is probably the case in most businesses. And you know, in most cases people are already doing their best. And that's kind of the point, right? The issue is that the results are those outputs of those systems. You know, they're produced by the system and they can't be improved directly, the results, that is. You know, but that's what we focus on. As leaders we focus typically on results and, you know, we end up reacting to what the system produces rather than changing, you know, how that system works. And I think that's probably, if not the, one of the key lessons that, you know, Dr. Deming taught in his four-day seminars. And it's just like what you said, you know, that reaction, it feels like action, but it doesn't change, you know, the performance of the system. So, you know, over the past several months, I've argued, you know, as I've been writing about this, that leaders often respond too quickly.   0:04:32.4 John Dues: Just like what you were, you know, talking about in your example there. When the numbers change, it's so often just that common cause, that routine variation, and they don't have any tools to distinguish signal from noise. That's sort of one characterization. So, you know, what happens is these common cause patterns just remain. And when results are not where we want them to be, we just respond to the data itself, right? Instead of actually working towards the system. And we, you know, in my world, it's lots of meetings, you know, we ask... As leaders, we ask for explanations. I definitely did this before I discovered this methodology. We adjust expectations. You know, we in education are sort of notorious for new initiatives piled on old initiatives, but none of these actions, none of these things, it feels productive, but none of them are actually changing that underlying system. And I think that's really where the problem lies in my mind.   0:05:39.5 Andrew Stotz: Yeah, the concept of tampering is such an interesting one, you know, that he talks about, about tampering with a system, you know, just does more damage.   0:05:49.2 John Dues: More damage. Yeah, that's exactly right. That's kind of the irony or the paradox that you often find in the Deming philosophy is that until people actually stop and think about it, you know, if they stop long enough to consider what he was saying, then they start to sort of come around to those ideas. But we often don't slow down enough to actually do that, right? And so, you know, it begs the questions, if reacting to results is ineffective, and we've said that, you know, here before, what is it leaders should do instead? And I, you know, I think a really useful, different starting point is a question to ask yourself. And you know, that first question is, is the process that produced this observation the same as the process that produced the others, right? Is this actually something different being produced in our system or, when we really stop and think about it, is it more of the same? You know, and the answer to that question is going to dictate your next steps. But the key thing is that that question shifts attention away from the most recent data point and toward the system that generated it. You know, it forces you to look back more than just, you know, last month or last year.   0:07:07.7 John Dues: Now you're looking at what's happened the last several months, what's happened in the last several years in this system. You know, I think then if the process has not changed or the system has not changed, I kind of use those interchangeably, then what you often discover is that the results are likely consistent with what the system has been producing all along. And so in that case, which is again so often the case in a common cause system, asking for explanations or making immediate adjustments doesn't address that underlying issue. And it, just like you were saying, it's what Deming called tampering. And it actually makes things worse. All this action, all this activity, it feels good in the moment, but you're actually making things worse in your organization by overreacting or reacting to the wrong things. Now, on the other hand, if the process has changed, then there might be something to investigate, but the goal is not to explain the result, it's to understand what is different in your system. So in either case, whether it's a change or something hasn't changed, I think the key thing is the focus moves from the data to that underlying process or that underlying system.   0:08:29.4 Andrew Stotz: It's... I've been working at my coffee factory with the accounting team using the accounts receivable days and the inventory days as a measure that we can track over time. And then I've, you know, developed a pretty simplified PDSA for the team, considering they've never heard any of this stuff. And so, and then, you know, first thing we saw when we looked at the data was that the inventory days really went down a lot in December. We're like... And that was because we wrote off a lot of inventory at the end of the year that was obsolete or whatever. So there was a... And that's where I could say there is an example of a special cause. There's no sense in changing the system because of that one write-off, although that can give us some indication like, we need to be better in some other areas. But to look at that one special cause as unique wouldn't make sense.   0:09:35.7 John Dues: Yeah. And in that case, is the data point from December being produced by the same system that the other data points came from.   0:09:45.6 Andrew Stotz: It's the same system except there's an extreme adjustment to the system.   0:09:53.1 John Dues: Right.   0:09:53.3 Andrew Stotz: Which is the write off.   0:09:55.5 John Dues: Does that happen every year?   0:09:58.3 Andrew Stotz: Yeah, it's gonna happen in every business that has a warehouse and production because, you know, there's gonna be waste, there's gonna be obsolescence, there's gonna be mistakes, and you... It's just very hard to get it perfect. My first job at Pepsi was counting the inventory, basically, and I ran a team of seven people that counted the inventory every single day. And you know, you just, you know, you can see the whole concept of, you know, that you're never gonna get it perfectly right. But the objective is to minimize and minimize and minimize that, you know, variation. We don't really want a large, the reason why a large hit happened at the end of the year was ultimately because of the management decisions that we made throughout the year to either avoid it, not take, you know, not write it off, or not try to sell it at a discounted price or something like that. So yeah, there's lots of different factors.   0:10:58.3 John Dues: Yeah, sounds like some seasonality in that case is probably the primary driver. Yeah, and I think that's a good segue into this idea that I think when we've talked about systems, you know, they all have sort of a certain level of performance they're capable of producing at any given time. And you know, the key thing is looking at that capability not just at a single point in time, but over, you know, an extended period of time. And then by seeing the patterns that sort of emerge over time, you sort of start to really grasp what the capability of your, you know, your system is. And then, you know, at the same time as an organization we have expectations for those processes or systems, what the results should be. And I think the starting point for improvement is where you start to compare those two things. You know, what is the system currently producing, what do we want it to produce? And then what's the gap between those two levels? And that's where we, you know, often that's where the goal setting and things like that, you know, where our expectation setting falls off track because we've set those goals without studying, without understanding that capability.   0:12:14.0 John Dues: You know, we've talked about this here, it's so often leaders are establishing targets based on aspiration or pressure or, you know, external demands without understanding what the current system can actually deliver. And so then when those results fall short, the response is often to push harder or react more quickly, you know, reactive. We got to do something. Don't just stand there. You know, these are all things that we've talked about multiple times. I think, however, you know, that gap between current and desired performance, it can't be closed by reacting to outcomes. That's the whole point. It can only be closed by changing that underlying system that produces those outcomes. And I think that's what Deming was talking about when he said "substitute leadership." Right. Leadership is about understanding the system, understanding what the system is capable of. And you're a part of that system, you're a part of that understanding. And so you have to sort of lead that understanding, lead that capability understanding, and then start to help lead with the changing of that underlying system. It's not just the frontline workers, you know, in our case, the teachers, they can't be left to their own devices because they don't have control over so much of the system just like, you know, the production workers in your Pepsi example.   0:13:36.0 Andrew Stotz: Yeah, it's interesting because I've been working with this, my accounting and finance and inventory team, and you can definitely see, like, they cannot produce a different result than what they're producing right now. Like, I just can see that. And even thinking about how do we do that is a challenge. It needs some time. But I also don't want to come in and give solutions. I want to teach them how to use PDSA and how to think about, you know, the variation. And so, you know, but I did, like, I told them a story about, I went to visit a credit card collection company and they were very successful in Thailand and they were a Japanese company. And the way that they did it is they set up the collection date was the 15th, starting, or your credit card, basically you gotta pay on the 15th. And their goal was, of course, to be at 100% collection by the end of the month. So they made a whiteboard, and they just marked down each day from 15, 16, 17, all the way to 31. And then they had eight teams, and each team each day would post the percent collection.   0:14:52.8 Andrew Stotz: So one day they had 50%, you know, 50% of people just pay, and then 60 and 70. And so there's a natural, you know, increase as people are paying their bills. But then they start doing calls and other things, and then they can look at other teams and see how's each team doing. And I asked the Japanese manager of it, this was in Thailand many years ago, and I asked him, what do you do if one team's doing really well and the other one's collecting, you know, a lot less? He said, well, we have the better team help the weaker team.   0:15:23.6 John Dues: Hmm. Imagine that.   0:15:25.2 Andrew Stotz: And I was like, that would just never happen in America.   0:15:27.6 John Dues: Yeah.   0:15:31.9 Andrew Stotz: It's like, not my problem, dude. You're not doing it.   0:15:48.6 John Dues: Yeah. You know, when you're talking about, you know, a special cause, you know, a key point is that a special cause could be positive, you know, that positive deviance. And so what do you do? Exactly what you just said. You study it, and then you share it with, with, you know, with everybody else, right? And it's not in a gloating way. It's just like what you described, you know, they were helping another team because, you know, a few months from now, maybe it's this, you know, the team that needed help, they may then be, you know, helping others. And that's such a much better way to sort of operate, you know.   0:16:08.3 Andrew Stotz: Yeah, by giving some ideas like that. And this is why I love reading and I love podcasts, and I love that because, you know, you hear different ideas and you think, hmm, I wonder, you know, why don't we... We could do a PDSA on that and say, what could we track on a daily basis that would keep us all kind of seeing the progression? Would that help? Maybe not.   0:16:30.9 John Dues: Well, at least it puts it in front of you. So everybody sort of, you know, closes that feedback loop, it makes it visual. We're actually doing something like that right now with our student recruitment department, where we have a weekly meeting, we have a board where, you know, all of our sort of leading and lagging indicators are visualized, and we can see right away, like, where are the gaps. And then immediately with that team, we're problem solving. Okay, this campus wasn't able to make, you know, or spend as much time on recruitment, like what's getting in the way, and then they can immediately problem solve with some of their peers from other campuses that are doing the same work. It's been really powerful to sort of operate like that.   0:17:09.2 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. And some people may look at it as just a torture to say, why is this up? Why is this down? You know, as you're talking about reacting. That's not the purpose. The purpose is... And I think for the purposes in my own situation, the purpose is awareness.   0:17:23.1 John Dues: Yeah, yeah. And it's in our case, you know, this is not a gotcha. It's not an accountability measure where, oh, you didn't hit, you know, a certain target. It's not like that. It's more along the lines of what got in your way, what didn't allow you, you know, we, we kind of, especially with the process-oriented targets, we kind of came up with them based on the end goal. So how much work do we need to be doing now in different areas to hit the end goal before the new school year starts? And we know that that requires a certain amount of, you know, hours, a certain number of calls we have to make, a certain number of doors we have to knock on, and those types of things. And so, you know, if we wait weeks before we sort of attend to some of the gaps where we're seeing instead of, you know, doing it immediately, then we're just gonna fall farther and farther behind from our goal. And so that's, you know, again, part of the power of doing it like what you're describing. And I think it really just goes back to this idea that, you know, better results require a better system.   0:18:22.9 John Dues: And then that means that the improvement work has to focus on how the system is operating. And we're talking about ways to visualize what the system is producing and in a very quick way then attend to those areas where things aren't where we want them to be. You know, so there's all kinds of ways to do that. But, you know, the key is the leader is not walking in and saying, why aren't the results where I want them, that's the key here. There's so many other things that we can do, kind of like what you were just talking about. We can, you know, study how the current system functions. We can identify areas in the systems where the performance is being limited. We can test small changes through a PDSA to improve outcomes. You know, we can repeat those cycles of learning to, you know, build knowledge. So there's many other things that we can do besides just applying pressure and say, you know, I don't know how you're gonna do it. I don't care how you do it. Just figure it out and get it done. You know, that's sort of the opposite of what Deming was talking about.   0:19:26.3 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. And when you work with them on it, you create lasting change.   0:19:31.9 John Dues: Well, I think, yeah. And when you're working with people on it, you know, they're much more likely to be bought into it, and the change is much more likely to stick because they were part of producing that solution in the first place, right? We're not trying to force better results, but we're trying to design a better system that regularly is capable of producing those results. That's kind of how I think about it.   0:19:55.7 Andrew Stotz: So what would be your parting words to the audience here?   0:19:59.4 John Dues: Yeah, I mean, I think most of what I've seen is that improvement efforts also often fall short, you know, when we are focused on results instead of that system that produces them. So there's sort of three big ideas for me when I'm thinking about this other way of doing things. So big idea one would be we have to realize that results are produced by systems, not individual effort alone. And so pushing harder on outcomes does not change system performance. I think that'd be big idea number one. Big idea number two would be reacting to results, whether they are surprising or stable, does not improve capability. It often creates more noise without addressing the underlying causes. And then big idea number three is that improvement requires understanding current system performance and redesigning the system through disciplined experimentation. Deming's preferred method, the one we've talked about, is that Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle. And so I think when leaders shift their focus from reacting to results to improving the system, that's really when we move from activity to learning and from effort to effectiveness. And that's just what I've found as I've continued to try to apply the Deming philosophy in my own work here in Columbus.   0:21:21.2 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. And for the listeners out there, imagine if each of the challenges you faced, you created a permanent solution to through the process of, you know, not reacting, understanding variation, right, maybe using PDSA. But what happened was you permanently dealt with that particular issue. Imagine where you would be if you never had to deal with the same problem twice.   0:21:51.9 John Dues: It's learning your way to a better system.   0:21:54.4 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. Just imagine, I mean, you would be at the moon by now. So, but instead, most of the time people are stumbling through. So, well, on behalf of everyone at The Deming Institute, John, I want to thank you again for the discussion. And for listeners, remember to go to deming.org and jump into DemingNEXT to continue your journey. You can find John's book, Win-Win, W. Edwards Deming, the System of Profound Knowledge, and the Science of Improving Schools on amazon.com. This is your host, Andrew Stotz, and I'll leave you with one of my favorite quotes from Dr. Deming, and that is, "people are entitled to joy in work."

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