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This week at the Minnesota Capitol, Democrats blocked two policies that would help Minnesotans at zero cost to the state.One would allow tax conformity to reduce costs for Minnesota businesses.The other would allow Minnesota to participate in a federal scholarship tax credit program that could bring millions of dollars into local schools.Both proposals cost the state nothing.Both would benefit real people.And both were voted down.Why?Because the policies came from the federal level — and Democrats didn't want Donald Trump getting credit.In a tied House, we have a choice: govern, or play politics.This week, politics won.In this episode, I break down what happened, what the bills actually do, and why Minnesota families should be paying attention.https://x.com/WalterHudson⬇️ Watch, think critically, and decide for yourself.
They boys discuss the pheonix race, Tires, more Horsepower, Austin Dillan and more.
Minnesota Democrats are opposing a policy that would allow residents to make tax-refundable contributions to their local schools, an idea they reject because of its association with Donald Trump. This video explains how the policy, which offers a dollar-for-dollar tax credit, could significantly benefit local education without costing taxpayers. It's a clear example of how political opposition can overshadow practical solutions, forcing a debate not on the merits of school choice or education, but on partisan lines.https://x.com/WalterHudson⬇️ Watch, think critically, and decide for yourself.
This week former NASCAR driver Rick Mast and his non-driving son Ricky discuss:-Phoenix race reflections and tire pressure strategy-Funny story between Rick and his crew chief Kevin Hamlin-Cletus McFarland's deal with RCR and its impact-NASCAR's media strategies and collaboration with Indycar-Their shared loved of the NASCAR Classics social media accounts-Admiration of a 1981 NASCAR program from South Boston Speedway-Legal drama involving JGR and Spire#nascar #rickmast #ryanblaney #cleetusmcfarland #cleetus #rcracing #indycar #goodyeartires #southboston #mastcast #joegibbsracing #spiremotorsports #carsonhocevar
Denny Hamlin earns his first top-five finish of the season in Phoenix, but the car still wasn't as fast as Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney. Denny explains why they had the best car in November but didn't have that same speed this time around. He admits he's checking the points after every race, but he isn't worried yet because the season is still long. Sunday's race featured more horsepower, failing tires, and racing that felt like old-school NASCAR. Denny explains why Goodyear isn't to blame for the tire issues and why the teams may have pushed things too far. The guys also debate the classic strategy question once again: two tires or four? Plus, Denny is happy that “win and you're in” is gone; they discuss whether Chase Briscoe's title hopes are already in trouble, preview why Darlington could turn into complete chaos, and Denny reveals he's going fishing at Celine Dion's later this week. Real fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.
A Minnesota legislative hearing took an unexpected turn when the real purpose behind residential protests was finally said out loud.Supporters claim protesting at elected officials' homes is a form of political speech.But if the goal is persuasion, why do it at someone's house?In this exchange from a Minnesota House committee hearing, that question leads to a deeper conversation about the difference between persuasion and intimidation in politics.Watch the full discussion and decide for yourself.This channel exists to take you behind the scenes of the legislative process and show how political arguments actually unfold — not the version you see in press releases.This video captures a legislative session discussing House File 2809, which aims to establish residential protesting as a crime. It delves into the underlying political science and legal arguments surrounding citizens' rights and freedom to protest. The discussion highlights crucial aspects of law and raises questions about the balance between public assembly and personal privacy, a topic relevant to the principles articulated by John Locke.https://x.com/WalterHudson⬇️ Watch, think critically, and decide for yourself.
Most people say they want politicians held accountable, but most voters don't understand how the legislative process works. In this video, Minnesota State Representative Walter Hudson walks through a real example from the Minnesota House where Democrats claimed to support a fraud-prevention bill — while quietly organizing a strategy to kill it. If you want to understand how politics really works behind the scenes and how a bill becomes a law, this is the kind of process most voters never get to see.https://x.com/WalterHudson⬇️ Watch, think critically, and decide for yourself.
- Rising Oil Prices Threaten Automaker Sales and Guidance - Iran War Risks Canceling Formula 1 Races - China Allocates Billions for New Auto Trade-In Program - European Automakers Seek More Relief from Emission Rules - Ford February Sales Drop as Model Lineup Shifts - Carvana Shares Up Despite Year to Date Decline - Chrysler CEO Change Raises Questions About Brand Future - BYD Unveils Ultra-Fast Five Minute EV Charging - U.S. EV Charging Stations Expand Despite Sales Slump - Bridgestone Measures Environmental Impact of Tires
- Rising Oil Prices Threaten Automaker Sales and Guidance - Iran War Risks Canceling Formula 1 Races - China Allocates Billions for New Auto Trade-In Program - European Automakers Seek More Relief from Emission Rules - Ford February Sales Drop as Model Lineup Shifts - Carvana Shares Up Despite Year to Date Decline - Chrysler CEO Change Raises Questions About Brand Future - BYD Unveils Ultra-Fast Five Minute EV Charging - U.S. EV Charging Stations Expand Despite Sales Slump - Bridgestone Measures Environmental Impact of Tires
In the fall of 1978, a thirty-one-year-old fur trapper named John flew his Piper Super Cub into a remote stretch of the Yukon Territory about a hundred and forty miles northeast of Dawson City to begin what he planned as a four-month trapping season. He had a solid cabin he'd built himself, a well-established trap line running forty-some miles through prime marten, lynx, beaver, and wolverine country, and enough experience in the northern bush to know that country about as well as any man alive.What he didn't have was any way of knowing that something else was already out there, and that it had already been watching him. Within days of his arrival John began finding enormous bipedal tracks pressed into the creek gravel and early snow, measuring over twenty inches long and more than eight inches wide at the heel, with a stride that a tall man at a full trot couldn't match. The tracks were only the beginning. Something started systematically clearing his traps, not randomly, but with a working knowledge of his entire line, springing sets from above with deliberate downward pressure and removing the catch without a trace. Then came the vocalizations, deep and structured sounds in the dark timber that had a quality John had no name for at the time, sounds that decades later would stop him cold when he heard the Sierra Sounds recordings made by Ron Morehead and Al Berry in the Sierra Nevada. That same organized, back-and-forth exchange.That same sense of language underneath something no human throat is built to produce.Then the rocks started. And then one of them put John face-down in the snow with a three-inch gash in the side of his head that he had to stitch himself, alone, a hundred and forty miles from the nearest town.John stayed because his family needed what that trap line could produce. He stayed through the night visits, through the sound of something breathing against his door in the dark, through the feeling of large hands running slowly along his log walls. He stayed until the night something hit his cabin with enough force to crack the chinking and move a ten-inch spruce log in its notch.He went outside with his Marlin 45/70 rifle and he shot it, and he followed the blood trail the next morning until the ground went too hard to hold sign. And when he came back from that blood trail he found both tundra tires on his Super Cub torn apart by hand.That's when he called his friend Byron. What happened the night Byron arrived is the kind of account that's hard to sit with, a coordinated assault on that cabin from multiple directions that lasted for hours, with John and Byron shooting through the walls and ceiling while something worked at the logs from outside trying to find a way in. They made it to morning. They packed their gear. They flew out and John never went back.He sold the cabin, went to work on a crab boat in the Bering Sea, and spent eleven years deciding that thirty-foot seas and a crab pot winch were considerably safer than whatever was in that Yukon timber. He's probably right.John listens to this show and to my other podcast Sasquatch Odyssey, and he says that hearing Fred from Alaska talk about the temperament of these animals in the northern bush is the closest he's come to feeling like someone else understands what he encountered. He wants people to know that what's out there in the deep country doesn't match the friendly-giant narrative, and he wants them to be careful. After everything he went through to deliver that message, the least we can do is pass it along.Have you experienced a Bigfoot sighting, Sasquatch encounter, Dogman experience, UFO sighting, or any unexplained cryptid or paranormal event deep in the woods? We want to hear your story.Email your encounter to brian@paranormalworldproductions.com for a chance to be featured on a future episode of Backwoods Bigfoot Stories.Backwoods Bigfoot Stories is a paranormal storytelling podcast featuring real Bigfoot encounters, Sasquatch sightings, Dogman reports, cryptid experiences, and true scary stories from the backwoods.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss a chilling encounter from the forest. Listen with the lights off… if you dare.
Mary Kay Cabot joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to address the latest speeding ticket for Myles Garrett and the potential fallout within the organization. They discuss the likelihood of Cleveland exploring a move for Kyler Murray and how the front office might approach the sixth overall pick in the upcoming draft. Additionally, they evaluate the energy Mike Rutenberg brings as a defensive coach. 01:00 - Traffic Report 02:22 - Browns Sports Update 04:45 - Garrett Speeding Discussion 07:45 - Kyler Murray Rumors 11:59 - Browns Draft Strategy
Two start-ups a couple of years apart became the inspiration for each other to get better and better and better. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from Mom-and-Pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector and storyteller. I’m Steven’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us. But we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients, so here’s one of those. [AirVantage Heating & Cooling Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the … Wait, what? Gosh, you told me the title, and I have some thoughts, and I forgot the name of the podcast there for a second. Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast. Stephen Semple: We’re doing two together here, Dave, Firestone and Goodyear. Dave Young: Stephen Semple’s over there. I’m Dave Young. And this morning we’re talking about Goodyear and Firestone, both? Stephen Semple: Yes, together. Dave Young: Because it’s kind of one thing now, right? Stephen Semple: No, they are separate. Dave Young: Was it? Stephen Semple: They’re separate. Dave Young: No, they’re separate. Stephen Semple: The story is so intertwined between the two of them. I couldn’t figure out a way to break it. But it’s almost kind of like when we did Hertz Avis, like they’re so interlinked. Dave Young: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So we’re doing it as a single podcast, the two of them. Dave Young: All right. Where do we start? Stephen Semple: Well, what’s interesting is they were both started within two years of each other, both in Akron, Ohio. So Goodyear was founded on August 28th, 1898 in Akron, Ohio by Frank Seiberling. And today they’re the third-largest tire maker in the world with about 18 billion in sales. And Firestone was founded in August, two years later by Harvey Firestone in Akron, Ohio. And in 1988, Firestone was purchased by Bridgestone for $2.6 billion. Dave Young: That’s the one. That’s the one I was [inaudible 00:02:51] yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah, and Bridgestone today is number two behind Michelin with Goodyear being number three. So both really, really big, really big companies. Dave Young: And in 18 when? Stephen Semple: So 1898 was Goodyear, and 1900 was Firestone. Dave Young: And this is before, this is before mass production of automobiles. Stephen Semple: Yes. Yes. Because if you go back to Episode 35 where we talk about Ford, 1908 is the Model T. So it’s pre-model T. Dave Young: Yeah. So which came first, the tire or the car? Stephen Semple: Well, because there were tires on carriages. Dave Young: No, that’s true. All right. Stephen Semple: And today Michelin is the largest in the world. So if you want to learn about Michelin, go back to Episode 27, because it’s also really interesting how Michelin grew their business. But so we’re dealing with Goodyear and Firestone. Dave Young: All right. So Goodyear- Stephen Semple: And if you think about it, you’re right. Most of the transportation at this time when these companies started were either horse-and-carriage or bicycles. That’s what basically people were using. And Harvey Firestone, he grew up on a farm and went to a business school and was a carriage salesman in Detroit. And at this time, the use of natural rubber is expanding due to vulcanization being created. Because before vulcanization, natural rubber was not very durable. It would crack and all these other things. And carriage wheels were basically a wood wheel with a metal rim around it, no give, a hard ride. Dave Young: Right. Yeah, yeah. I mean, even a rim made of rubber would be better than a rim made of steel. Stephen Semple: Right. So basically he’s a carriage salesman. What he realizes is that what we should do is we should put rubber, instead of steel around the wheel, and that would make a smoother ride. So he leaves Detroit, moves to Akron, Ohio, because Akron, Ohio at the time is the center of the rubber industry. Dave Young: Okay. Why is that? Stephen Semple: I think it had to do with just the fact there was a couple of companies that sprung up in the area. There was the resources in terms of water and a few things along that lines. Dave Young: And the rubber barons came in [inaudible 00:04:56]. Stephen Semple: But there was a lot of that that was happening with … Look, you see it in technology. A couple of companies happen and then … Dave Young: Yeah, there’s this- Stephen Semple: It attracts the talent, it attracts the people, it attracts the investment. Dave Young: There’s this synergy that happens. It was before the word existed. Stephen Semple: Yeah, basically. So he creates and starts selling a wagon wheel that has a solid rubber tire. And so he’s doing these solid tires, and he starts seeing the market shifting to a pneumatic tire. So a tire with a tube in it. Dave Young: With the air inside it. Yeah. Stephen Semple: And he’s also starting to see car sales increasing so he decides to do that. Because even though it’s a niche, he’s seeing it as growing, and he didn’t really get great traction on the wagon tire. But the first pneumatic auto tire is this thing called a Clincher. The tire is attached to the rim by these metal hooks, but these metal hooks can kind of become a bit of a problem. They can tear the tire, things along that lines. So he decides to make, Firestone decides to make a superior car tire, and he creates this new rim and tire system that’s basically better than the Clincher tire. But the problem, at this point, is the rim is part of the car. Basically, it’s hard to change all that. So who’s willing to- Dave Young: Every car has a different one and … Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right. So what he does is, is he approaches Henry Ford because he hears the Model T is coming out, and Firestone undercuts the Clincher to get a foothold in the industry. He says, “Look, I’m just going to come in with a really cheap price. That’s how I’m going to get into there.” And he gets an order for 2,000 units, $110,000 order, and he’s basically betting everything on the ability to deliver on this order. Okay? Dave Young: Wow. Okay. Stephen Semple: Now, enter Goodyear, a little bit of Goodyear history. So I mentioned Goodyear was founded by Frank Seiberling, and Frank had tried several businesses with no success, but he saw the rubber industry as an area for growth. Younger brother joins, and they need a name, and what the inventor of vulcanized rubber was Charles Goodyear. So they decided to call the tire company Goodyear after Charles Goodyear. Dave Young: Just associate yourself with that. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Now- Dave Young: Did Charles, was he in on it, or did they just named it after? Stephen Semple: They just named it Goodyear. Dave Young: Okay. You can do that, huh? Stephen Semple: I guess. They were able to. Dave Young: All right. Stephen Semple: So they’re buried in debt, things aren’t going so great, but what they wanted to do is the big growth around this time was bicycles. So they create a vision to create a new type of tire for the bicycle, because it’s a huge craze at the turn of the century, turn of a couple of centuries ago. So there’s like 300 manufacturers of bicycles in the United States, including the Wright Brothers. Dave Young: Right. Yeah. Stephen Semple: But again, they were solid tires. And what these guys created was a pneumatic tire, what Goodyear has created was a pneumatic tire for bicycles because it’s way more comfortable than a solid tire, right? Dave Young: Way more comfortable. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So they’re all in and this has to work, but here’s the problem. Bicycle sales stop because, essentially, everyone who wants one has one. So bicycle sales kind of collapsed. And so they’re struggling here, and what they decide to do is they look at the auto business, and they go, “Hey, the auto business is going over there, and we could create a better tire than a Clincher.” Dave Young: Yeah. [inaudible 00:08:24] Stephen Semple: Great. And so who do they decide to approach? They decide to approach Henry Ford because they hear about this Model T coming out. But Ford has already done a deal with Firestone, right? But Goodyear says, “We got an advantage. Here’s the problem. Their tire, the Goodyear tire, Clincher tires will also work on a Goodyear rim. Clincher tires will not work on a Firestone rim.” And here’s what Goodyear says to Ford, says, “You got a problem. Because if somebody needs a new tire, not everywhere had access to Firestone tires, but everybody has access to Clincher tires. So, therefore, our solution is better.” So basically, Ford cancels the deal with Firestone and goes with Goodyear. Dave Young: Oh, no. Stephen Semple: And basically says to Firestone, “I need you to make Clincher tires, which has almost no money in it for Firestone because they got to pay a licensing deal with Clincher. Isn’t it interesting in all of this, Clincher clearly didn’t innovate because we’ve never heard of Clincher before this moment? Dave Young: Oh, right. Yeah. I mean, terrible name, but- Stephen Semple: Clearly didn’t innovate. Dave Young: Right, didn’t figure out that we don’t need these metal things. Stephen Semple: Because they’re clearly the leader at the time, and we don’t hear them any longer. Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. So they had a lead in the market, but … Stephen Semple: So 1908 comes out, the Model T comes out. It’s Goodyear tires on the Model T, Episode 35, go back and learn about the Model T, and Goodyear takes out ads that Goodyear tire is better. By 1909, all GM cars are Goodyear tires. By 1910, Goodyear is doing like four million in sales, which is like 30 million today. Firestone is not done. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: So back to Firestone, they see these Goodyear ads, and they figure we’ve got to get a competitive advantage over Goodyear. We’re going to go back to 1908, go back a couple years. The auto industry, tire industry is exploding. The streets are getting clogged with cars, lots of dust, no rules, chaos, and tires are completely smooth. There’s no tread. Dave Young: Okay. Yeah. That’s … Stephen Semple: And they’ve been all sorts of thing people are putting rivets in, metal, all this other stuff to try to create some sort of traction on these tires, right? Especially as the speed of the cars are getting faster. And what Firestone did, they did a lot of research to make traction. And what they discover is let’s do raised sections. Let’s put treads on the tire. Dave Young: Right. Okay. Well, I mean, there you go. Stephen Semple: Works way better. And what they decide to do, they call it the Firestone Non-skid- Dave Young: Stay tuned, and we’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell Ad] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off and, trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: And what they decide to do, they call it the Firestone Non-skid, and they put that as the pattern on the tread. So if you look down onto a muddy road, what you would read is Firestone Non-skid. Isn’t that awesome? Dave Young: That’s so smart. I love that. Stephen Semple: So basically the ad is on the ground. They sell- Dave Young: Yeah, because it’s written in the mud. It’s written in the snow. Stephen Semple: It’s written in the mud, written in the snow, written on the ground, right? So they sell like 40,000 units in the first year. And now Goodyear starts to feel the pressure from Firestone on the non-skid tire. So they’re like, okay, what are we going to do here? So what Goodyear comes out with is a diamond pattern because it actually has better grip than letters. And at the same time, it’s still unique because they’re the only ones that have a diamond pattern. And they market it as, and I thought this … You know how we always love this whole idea of attaching the familiar to the unfamiliar? They market it as the first all-weather tire. Dave Young: All weather. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right? Goodyear then, who was ahead of Firestone with this tire, and at this time, all the tire manufacturers are targeting the manufacturers. They’re trying to get in with the manufacturers. Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. Stephen Semple: And it’s 1910. Firestone’s doing three million in sales compared to Goodyear’s four million. But what about consumers and replacement? What would make their lives better? This is the question Firestone starts to ask because it was really hard to change the tire at that time because early tires were attached to the rim, and the rims were permanently attached to the axle. So you couldn’t just remove the wheel and replace it with another wheel. What Firestone creates is a rim called a demountable rim. It’s this novel idea that you could just take the rim off. Dave Young: Wow. Okay. That’s great. Stephen Semple: And risk of tire failure was high. So guess what this created? The whole idea of a spare, and now anyone can change a tire- Dave Young: Nice, yeah. Stephen Semple: … because you’ve got an extra tire. You could just take the rim off, put the new rim on, and you’re all good to go. And this gets so popular that car companies are now creating ways to carry a spare, a rim and a pump, because now anyone can change tire by themselves. By the end of the decade, all Model Ts have a spare. And guess what? Imitators, including Goodyear, jump onto this idea. It’s 1916. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: Firestone’s selling $44 million. Goodyear is 100 million and now the largest company in the world. So Firestone is still trailing Goodyear. World War I happens. April 1917, this huge mobilization campaign happens. Goodyear and Firestone have to pivot to wartime production. Firestone’s doing rubber boots and all these other things. Goodyear has been pulled into this top secret plan. They’re going to create an aircraft called a blimp. Dave Young: The blimp? Ooh, okay. Stephen Semple: And you know what’s funny? I always wondered, why does Goodyear have a blimp? Because Goodyear was involved in the crating of the blimp. Isn’t that cool? Dave Young: Right. Yeah, that’s good to know. Stephen Semple: So they’re both making lots of money. The blimp is the Goodyear blimp. We now still see it at football games and all this other stuff, right? And Goodyear’s expanding like crazy because of the war effort, and November 11th, 1918, the war suddenly ends. The war ending in World War I hurt a lot of businesses like Indian motorcycles, Goodyear, because what a lot of people don’t realize, unless you look back into history, that the war ended really abruptly. So much so that even the Allies, if you go back and read the history about World War I, we’re unsure whether to accept the surrender of Germany. No battle in World War I happened on German soil. It all happened in France. And how World War I ended is Germany basically did this one final assault where they threw everything at it and was basically it didn’t work, and they surrendered. And everyone was like, “What do you mean the war’s over?” But the problem is Goodyear thought the war was going to continue for a while longer and had a lot of debt and had done lots of expansion and were in serious trouble. In 1921, Goodyear had 85 million in debt. And so they had to bring in somebody to help refinance the business and part of the refinancing included Frank and his brother being removed from running the business. So in May 13th, 1921, they both resigned, the businesses gone to others. Firestone, they still remain involved with the business. By the 1920s, cars are going faster, and Firestone does one more really big innovation. And that’s the balloon tire, which is a wider, bigger tire, flatter tire, lower pressure, smoother ride. Six months, they sell 25,000 tires a week, and that’s really the precursor to the modern tire. Dave Young: The radial-type tire. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Yeah. That’s really cool. Yeah, war does weird things. I mean, in addition to blowing things up. Stephen Semple: Yeah, it does weird things. But the thing is, when I looked at Firestone and Goodyear, to me, what was really interesting was there’s no way you could kind of talk about one without the other because it really is a story of innovation, innovation, innovation. Dave Young: It really is a case of your competition makes you better, right? Because it went back and forth with both of them. Stephen Semple: It did go back and forth with both of them. Dave Young: Right? And the one that lost out was Clinker because they thought they didn’t need to innovate. Stephen Semple: Right. Right. They were the one that’s been lost to history as these two … Because they had, they were the market leader, and then these two coming along out-innovating each other, totally, like I had never even heard of them as a tire company. Lost to history. Dave Young: Me, neither. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Clincher. Dave Young: Clincher. It sounds medical. It’s such a cool story. I have one experience with Goodyear to tell you about. Stephen Semple: Sure. Dave Young: Back 2020 or so. Gosh, has it been that long? Really has. 20 years ago or so, I was in the motor press guild, automotive journalist, and auto manufacturers and tire manufacturers would take journalists on these trips, these junkets. And I got to go on one for Goodyear. They flew us down to Dallas and then flew us out to San Angelo on Mark Cuban’s 757. San Angelo, Texas is where the Goodyear proving ground is. So they have one of these big 10-acre, five-acre lakes that’s only a quarter of an inch deep or half in it. They can control it. It’s just a giant bed of asphalt that they can control the depth of the water. So we got to drive … We probably compared Goodyear to Firestone tires. Stephen Semple: Probably. Dave Young: You drive this pickup on a slalom course on the water with the new Goodyear tire, and then drive it with the competitor’s tire. It’s like, oh boy, the difference. But it was a fun trip. I also got to drive that same day out on the Goodyear proving grounds. They had one of those mining haul trucks. Stephen Semple: Oh, wow. Yep. Dave Young: Right. The three-story tall mining haul truck, and I got to drive that thing. Stephen Semple: I was going to say, did you get to do a 180 on it? Did you get it to do a 360? Dave Young: No, they didn’t let us drive that out onto the wet track, but that was fun. I mean, there’s a big tire. I think at the time, that tire weighed 20,000 pounds and cost $20,000. That’s what I remember about it. Stephen Semple: And it’s interesting when you think about tires because tread pattern and rubber compound and things like that are all the things that really impact performance. And yet the world’s largest manufacturer of tires became famous with an ad where they put a baby in the tire along with the slogan, So Much Rides on Your Tires, right? Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. Stephen Semple: But coming back to one of the ones I love with the whole Firestone thing was putting the name in the tread pattern. I thought that was just … Dave Young: Yeah, I think it’s great. It’s really smart and innovative from an advertising point of view, but as Goodyear proved, easy to knock down. It’s like, well, obviously a proper tread pattern- Stephen Semple: Is better? Dave Young: … is better than the word Firestone for keeping your car on the road. But- Stephen Semple: But again, it was so interesting because Firestone then, or sorry, Goodyear then even recognized by the diamond pattern, they still became unique because they were the first one with the diamond pattern. So it was this very interesting back and forth between these two companies. Dave Young: They were like the cartoon, the sheepdog and the coyote. They’d clock in and fight all day, and then clock out. And I would guess that the Goodyear and the Firestone, there were probably people going back and forth between one company and the other. They probably had the top secret. We hate each other, but the investors, whole different story. Stephen Semple: Well, it was funny. There was one thing I read about where basically if you were in the Firestone offices or foundry or whatever, you were not allowed to say the word Goodyear. And when you were in the Goodyear one, you were not allowed to say the word Firestone. Like it would’ve really been a massive rivalry when you consider the two companies, like how remarkable is this that two companies found within two years of each other, like almost exactly two years of each other in the same city- Dave Young: And then live in the same city. Stephen Semple: … went on to become number two and number three in the tire business. The one that became number one- Dave Young: Kellogg’s and Post. Stephen Semple: … was across the pond in Europe, right? Completely separated from this battle. Dave Young: Yeah. Yeah. Well, thank you for this tiring story. Stephen Semple: You had to go there, didn’t you? Dave Young: Oh, gosh, I shouldn’t have done that, but I did. I did do it. I’m looking forward to the next episode of the Empire Builders Podcast, Stephen. Stephen Semple: All right. Dave Young: Thank you. Stephen Semple: Okay. Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us, subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave us a big, fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.
While several robotic missions have landed on Mars, NASA has explored only one percent of the Martian surface.
Three years ago, Point S set an ambitious goal: 500 stores in 50 states within five years. At its 2026 Annual Owners Meeting in Phoenix, AZ, leadership shared how close the group is to that goal, and what still stands in the way.In this episode of What's Treading, Senior Editor Christian Hinton spoke with Point S leadership and dealers about distribution challenges, vendor partnerships, brand consistency and what's fueling expansion across nearly 40 states.Can Point S Reach 500 Stores?In 2023, Point S had 275 stores in 29 states. Today, the network stands at 464 stores across 39 states, including 80 new locations added in 2025 alone.Clint Young, president and COO of Point S, says growth has been strong... but not without hurdles.“Our biggest Achilles heel with growth has always been distribution,” Young said. “We're working to find dealers that are large enough to be able to take direct shipments and we can facilitate a very good member experience with them. So that's still a challenge, and we're looking at some growth opportunities with warehousing and some partnerships that we're really excited about.”CEO Walter Lybeck said improvements in third-party distribution have already helped accelerate expansion.“Third-party distribution was not as developed a couple of years ago as it is now," he said. "That's something that's really been able to help us in filling up that bucket for our new members.”Distribution and Platinum Partner StrategyLeadership emphasized that growth is not just about adding store count. It's also about strengthening dealer profitability and alignment.The 2026 promotional calendar centers around four Platinum Partners and 10 member-focused campaigns. According to Lybeck, narrowing that focus brings clarity.“By having four platinum partners, it really helps our members kind of focus on what it is that we need to be purchasing," he said.Young added that the structure creates energy at the store level.“That's going to give our owners and their store team members a lot of excitement and their communities to go out and connect with their populations and sell tires, so that is a big win for us,” he said.Why Brand Consistency MattersBrand consistency across more than 450 independent locations was another key theme of the meeting, and dealers echoed that sentiment. Michael Montgomery, general manager of TNT Tire Point S in Tacoma, Washington, said even simple upgrades make a difference.“New paint, 20-foot aprons in front of each one of the bay doors. New asphalt throughout the entire parking lot," he explained. "If it looks good, they'll feel comfortable coming in.”Vendor Relationships and Dealer MomentumThe vendor show, featuring about 80 vendors, remains central to the annual meeting. Young said the event builds more than purchasing power.“It sounds like you go to a vendor show to do business, but you really go there to build relationships with the vendors," he said. "What ends up happening is the members are building relationships with each other.”With 464 stores, expanded distribution support and a Top 3 Tire Dealer ranking in Consumer Reports, Point S leadership believes the path to 500 stores is becoming clearer — powered by relationships, brand alignment and disciplined growth.
Your Car's Newest Cyber Vulnerability: It's Tires! by Nick Espinosa, Chief Security Fanatic
This week Alvin and Fran delve into various topics, including the recent BAFTAs controversy involving a man with Tourette's syndrome who shouted a racial slur during the awards ceremony. They discuss the implications of language, the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, and the importance of community solutions to social issues. They then get into the story of Samuel Byck. This conversation delves into his life, exploring his innovative ideas, struggles with mental health, and descent into extremism that led to a failed assassination plot against President Nixon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Public profanity toward political opponents used to be taboo.Now it's campaign messaging.Why are Democratic politicians openly chanting “F--- Trump” and “F--- ICE”?And what does this shift toward contempt — rather than argument — reveal about modern political culture?In this episode, Walter Hudson examines the rise of identity-based political mobilization, why moral framing replaces policy debate, and how contempt politics reshapes democratic discourse.This isn't just about vulgar language.It's about a deeper change in how political opponents are viewed — and whether they're still seen as legitimate participants in public life.https://x.com/WalterHudson⬇️ Watch, think critically, and decide for yourself.
AJ Brown's agent is reportedly gauging interest from teams while at the Combine. Or in other words, he's doing his job because the Eagles' offense may just be a TOTAL FAILURE with another first year play caller. 76ers win as Maxey Sets franchise 3pt record, passing Allen Iverson. Philadelphia Flyers win 3-2 over the Rangers in OT! Gametime Ticket Offer: $20 off with code "FARZY" at gametime.co The Farzy Show presented by MyBookie Promo: No-strings-attached cash bonus up to $200 Promo Codes: FARZY .. https://mybookie.website/joinwithFARZYManscaped Offer: 20% off AND Free Shipping with code "Farzy20" at Manscaped.comCopyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Join Jake and Riley as they chat about recent Moab trips, tire choices, vehicle upgrades, and the joys and challenges of off-roading with their Toyotas. Whether you're a seasohed wheeler or just getting started, this episode offers insights, hilarious stories, and plans for future adventures.You can follow Jake on Instagram at @BrothersBound and Riley at @Turdle4r For more engaging conversations, check out the @ToyotaGaragePodcast on Instagram.
What does it take to drive a semi-truck through vast darkness and frozen mountain passes? Join us as we ride shotgun with Michelle and Leslie, two fearless drivers tackling Walmart's legendary 5,000-mile route from Washington to Alaska. Discover how these two women found a better balance and a new sense of home on the longest of hauls, sharing laughter and teamwork along the way. If you've ever dreamed of leaving the status quo behind for a life of adventure, this conversation is the perfect roadmap to get you started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if your tires could quietly renew their own grip as you drive? We kick off with a clear look at regenerative tire technology, unpacking how smart materials might maintain tread depth, extend tire life, and improve braking and safety in wet and dry conditions. From early patents to bold prototypes, we highlight Goodyear's recharge concept and Michelin's expanding tread blocks, then get honest about the hurdles that stand between lab success and daily commuting: durability, heat cycles, debris, and cost.Then we trade lab coats for landscapes and plan a spring pilgrimage across Texas bluebonnets. We share practical, photo-friendly routes with timing tips shaped by weather and bloom cycles. The Willow City Loop near Fredericksburg brings sweeping hills and Indian paintbrush accents; Muleshoe Bend near Spicewood frames Lake Travis with easy trails and family space; Ennis maps more than 40 miles of viewing with a festival vibe; Brenham's barns and fences add texture to wide fields; and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin offers curated displays that respect the land. Think golden-hour light, weekday visits, and staying on public roads to protect fragile blooms.To round out the ride, we deliver a grounded review of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy AWD. The boxy, modern design turns heads, while a two-foot display span, separate climate controls, dual wireless charging, and comfortable seating for up to seven make daily life simple. The 1.6L turbo hybrid returns strong real-world mpg with calm, composed handling, and the cabin feels thoughtfully laid out—though we still wish for a dedicated volume knob. We compare pricing and rivals like the Kia Sorento, Toyota Highlander, and Mitsubishi Outlander, and share straight-talk shopping advice so you can find the right trim at the right price.Join us to connect future-focused tire tech with near-term road trips and a practical SUV you can buy now. If you enjoyed the ride, follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who loves cars and wildflowers.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com
Send a textIs NASCAR Evolving In The Right Direction? The guys discuss the current state of NASCAR and discuss it's history and advertising.Buy the guys some guzzoline! https://buymeacoffee.com/getoutndriveThe Get Out N Drive Podcast is Fuel By AMD ~ AMD: More Than Metal https://www.autometaldirect.com/Visit the AMD Garage ~ Your one stop source for high quality body panels for your restorationhttps://www.autometaldirect.com/amdgarageFor all things Get Out N Drive, cruise on over to the Get Out N Drive website. https://getoutndrive.com/Be sure to follow GOND on social media!GOND Website: https://getoutndrive.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/getoutndrivepodcast/X: https://x.com/getoutndrivepodFB: https://www.facebook.com/Get.Out.N.Drive.podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@getoutndriveRecording Engineer: Paul MeyerSubscribe to the Str8sixfan YouTube Channel: @Str8sixfan #classiccars #automotive #amd #autometaldirect #c10 #restoration #autorestoration #autoparts #restorationparts #truckrestoration #Jasonchandler #podcast #sheetmetal #mecum #bobbyadams #mecumscandal #carauction #classiccarauction #usedcar #buyaclassiccar #sellaclassiccar#tradeschool#carengines#WhatDrivesYOUth#GetOutNDriveFASTJoin our fb group to share pics of how you Get Out N Drive: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getoutndrivepodcast/Follow Jason on IG: https://www.instagram.com/oldecarrguy/Follow Jason on fb: https://www.facebook.com/oldecarrguySubscribe To the OldeCarrGuy YouTube Channel: @OldeCarrGuy Follow John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/customcarnerd/Recording Engineer, Paul MeyerSign Up and Learn more about National Get Out N Drive Day: https://nationalgetoutndriveday.com/Music Credit:Licensor's Author Username:LoopsLabLicensee:Get Out N Drive PodcastItem Title:The RockabillyItem URL:https://audiojungle.netItem ID:25802696Purchase Date:2022-09-07 22:37:20 UTCSupport the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/getoutndrive#ClassicCarSupport the show
Minnesota has become a national embarrassment because of massive government fraud — with federal investigators estimating up to $9 billion stolen across state programs.But what most people don't know is this:A bipartisan anti-fraud bill already passed the Minnesota Senate in 2025 with overwhelming support.It should have become law.Instead, House Democrat leadership — working with Governor Tim Walz — blocked it, gutted it, and tried to replace it with a weaker version under political control.In this video, State Representative Walter Hudson walks through the full timeline:• the bipartisan origins of the Office of Inspector General bill• how it advanced through both chambers• the moment House leadership killed it• and how Democrats are now trying to rewrite historyThis is a behind-the-scenes look at how legislative manipulation actually works — and why Minnesota still hasn't fixed its fraud crisis.Politics as usual only survives in darkness.This channel exists to turn on the lights.https://x.com/WalterHudson⬇️ Watch, think critically, and decide for yourself.
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During a Minnesota legislative hearing on age verification for adult websites, State Representative Leigh Finke argued that restricting minors' access to pornography could harm “queer kids” because such sites function as sex education.Yes — you heard that correctly.As a father and a legislator, I find that claim deeply alarming.Whatever your views on LGBTQ issues or sex education policy, one principle should unite every parent: pornography is not education, and children should not need access to it.So why would a lawmaker oppose age verification for porn sites on the grounds that kids need them?Let's break down exactly what was said, what it means, and why this debate matters for families in Minnesota and beyond.https://x.com/WalterHudson⬇️ Watch, think critically, and decide for yourself.
This week on the Minnesota House floor, Democrats accused federal law enforcement of “insurrection” — and then tried to stop me from speaking when I challenged them.You'll see the moment for yourself.While Republicans moved urgency on bipartisan anti-fraud legislation to create an independent Office of Inspector General, Democrats voted it down and instead pushed a political messaging bill attacking federal immigration enforcement.When I pointed out the consequences of that rhetoric, Democrats erupted — shouting, interrupting, and declaring I would not be “allowed” to speak.That's not how democratic institutions work.In this episode of Closing Argument, I break down what happened, why it matters, and what it reveals about the growing radicalism inside Minnesota's governing majority.Watch the full floor confrontation and decide for yourself.https://x.com/WalterHudson⬇️ Watch, think critically, and decide for yourself.
Opinion column by Doug Dahl with The Wise Drive explores oversized tires that extend beyond fenders, the legal requirements for tire coverage, and how frequency illusion influences what drivers think they see on the road, including distracted driving data from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-oversized-tires-and-the-frequency-illusion/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #TrafficSafety #OversizedTires #DougDahl #TheWiseDrive #Transportation
Hour 2 1:12 - Lamont Jordan Weighs In: Walker, Breece… or Bargain Shopping at RB? 21:36 - Calls on If the Commanders Should Pursue Kenneth Walker? 35:43 - Cheetah in Burgundy? Doc & Anthony Kick the Tires on Tyreek and Chubb
A 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake tire (3PMSF tire) is a tire that meets severe snow service requirements and carries the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol to indicate enhanced winter traction. At the K&M Tire Conference and Trade Show in Kansas City, that designation came up repeatedly as manufacturers discussed new products and category expansion across commercial and light truck segments.In this episode of What's Treading, Editor David Sickels and Senior Editor Christian Hinton walked the trade show floor to talk directly with tire manufacturers about 3PMSF-rated products, super regional drive tires, ultra-high-performance fitments, and new all-terrain launches shaping dealer inventory decisions.What Is a 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake Tire?A 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake tire is certified for severe snow performance and is commonly found on commercial drive tires and all-terrain truck applications. At the show, Kumho Tire highlighted its KXD12 super regional drive tire with 3PMSF certification, emphasizing its role in heavy-duty truck segments. It also showed the new Kumho Road Venture RT.Yokohama also showcased its Geolandar A/T4, a 3PMSF-rated all-terrain tire designed for light truck and SUV fitments. These examples from the floor illustrate how the 3PMSF designation now spans both commercial trucking and consumer truck categories.3PMSF in Super Regional Drive TiresSuper regional drive tires serve trucks operating in regional haul applications. When paired with a 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake rating, they provide additional winter traction capability while maintaining durability for commercial fleets. Kumho's super regional drive tire with 3PMSF certification reflects growing demand for winter-capable commercial products.For independent tire dealers, understanding how a 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake drive tire differs from a standard drive tire is helpful when serving regional fleet customers operating in variable winter conditions.All-Terrain and Ultra-High-Performance SegmentsBeyond 3PMSF-rated products, manufacturers discussed other key categories. Nexen Tire highlighted its N'Priz S and N'Fera Sport ultra-high-performance tires. Hankook introduced Laufenn's new X Fit AT2 all-terrain tire, debuting at the event. Falken brought its highest-volume tire lines and discussed the launch of the Dunlop Sport BluResponse, alongside efforts to reinvigorate the Dunlop brand.Why 3PMSF Tires Matter for DealersA 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake tire designation influences product positioning in both commercial and light truck categories. At the K&M show, manufacturers underscored dealer relationships, responsiveness, and product alignment as key drivers of success within distributor networks.For independent tire dealers, this episode provides insight into:• How 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake certification applies to drive and all-terrain tires• Where super regional drive tires fit within fleet operations• How UHP and all-terrain products complement winter-capable portfolios• Which manufacturers are expanding 3PMSF-rated offerings
Reach out and touch us: shiftlesslive@gmail.comThe hosts record at Casa Verde after recent technical issues and discuss upcoming Fam Food Adventure Memories dinners. Bike topics include Schwalbe entering the 32-inch tire market across mountain, gravel, and reportedly road, plus a rumor of a major brand debuting a 32-inch bike at Sea Otter. They discuss a theory that brands are trying to convert post-COVID gravel buyers who aren't “N+1” riders by offering more stable, confidence-inspiring mountain bikes to expand participation. They talk about the Salsa full-suspension gravel e-bike (Class 3, ~40 lb, 2.2" tires, ~50-mile range) with a high price, and debate who the market is for. They also review the Salsa Stormchaser (frameset vs complete pricing, sliding dropouts, ability to fit 2.2" tires) and discuss bottom bracket standards (criticizing press-fit). The episode covers New Jersey's new law treating any e-bike as a motorcycle (lights, mirror, DOT helmet, plate/registration, insurance) and predicts more sweeping enforcement elsewhere due to high-speed e-bike accidents. The conversation branches into parallels with the gun industry's COVID boom, long-range shooting training to 800 yards, safety and education, and how event organizers manage participant risk. They close with planning notes for Trinity Trio (moved to Sunday the 15th, ~100 miles full route) and conclude with the host heading to Whitesboro to document the kitchen and refrigeration setup.00:00 Mic Check Mayhem: Are We Actually Recording?00:38 Welcome to Shiftless at Casa Verde (Weather, Vibes, Pool Talk)01:21 What's on the Agenda: 32-inch Wheels, E-Bikes & New Laws02:43 FAM Food Adventure Memories Sponsor + Dinner Schedule Updates04:50 January Dinners Canceled: Snow Forecasts, Ice, and Event Chaos07:11 Gravel Road Conditions After the Storm: Potholes, Chunk & Predictions10:21 February 28 FAM Dinner Promo + Menu Tease12:38 Sbarro in New York: The ‘Good Slice' Misunderstanding Storytime16:58 Back to Bikes: Schwalbe Enters 32-Inch Tires + Road/UCI Speculation18:37 The Big Theory: Turning Gravel Newbies into N+1 Riders via MTB22:13 Training Slump & Sick Weeks: Getting Back on the Bike23:16 Salsa Stormchaser Deep Dive: Dropouts, 2.2" Clearance & Build Options28:39 New Salsa Wander: Full-Suspension Gravel E-Bike Arrives29:13 Teal Talk & First Impressions of Salsa's New Gravel E‑Bike30:02 Specs Breakdown: Range, Weight, Tires, Class 3 Speed—and the $13K Question33:46 Salsa Lineup Rumors: Warbird, Spearfish, Name Changes & What's “Coming Soon”35:47 All‑Road vs Gravel: Surly Midnight Special, Industry Identity Crisis & COVID Hangover36:47 SHOT Show Parallels: Forecasting, N+1 Culture, and the ‘Year of the Suppressor'40:15 Range Life: Long‑Range Qualification, Training Layers, and Why Suppressors Rule47:00 Insurance, Scuba Tragedy & Event Risk—From Cave Diving Rules to Gravel Shenanigans54:05 Running Safer Gravel Events: New Rider Handholding, Self‑Responsibility & 101 Clinics01:00:12 Beginner Progression: Gear Overwhelm, Skill Layering, and Building a Real Training Program01:03:09 Back to Riding: Garmin Recovery Shock & Texas Chainring Massacre Weather Check01:05:05 Windy, deceptively cold night ride (wet bulb & layering mistakes)01:06:45 Whitesboro food service plan + kitchen/fridge scouting01:07:54 Locking in March dates & moving Trinity Trio to Sunday01:09:06 Trinity Trio route breakdown: Gateway–Sansom–River Legacy mileage01:09:48 What bike (or e-bike) works? Drop-bar MTB, battery range, and trail rules01:12:32 North Shore e-bike permits & class confusion (Class 1 vs Class 3)01:15:16 New Jersey's sweeping e-bike law—and why more places may follow01:23:49 Kids, risk, and consequences: storms, accidents, and learning the hard way01:32:51 Urban legends & the information age (Screaming Bridge)01:33:58 Industry news roundup: Eurobike drama, layoffs, Sea Otter, and trade shows01:39:49 Wrap-up: off to Whitesboro and closing thoughts
The Miami Dolphins are shaking up the league, releasing superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill and veteran pass rusher Bradley Chubb. Doc Walker and Anthony waste no time asking the big question: Should the Commanders pick up the phone? Would adding Hill's game-breaking speed instantly elevate the offense and take pressure off Jayden Daniels? Or would the contract demands, locker room dynamics, and long-term roster build make it too risky? On the defensive side, could Chubb be the proven edge presence Washington has been searching for — or is durability and cost too big a concern?
Welcome back to the virtual salon! After a short hiatus for vacations and new "body parts," Susy and Barbara are back to catch up on all things grooming. In this episode, Susy recounts her "badass" moment changing a trailer tire in a rainstorm and shares a tip for getting the most out of searchable podcast transcripts.The duo also dives into the latest issue of Groomer to Groomer magazine, discussing the evolution of creative grooming, the importance of business-focused tax guides, and a touching history of the industry's forebearers.Finally, Barbara drops a major Science Bomb regarding a recent study on canine pH and the real risks of shampoo contamination. If you've ever worried about "acid mantles" or wondered about the safety of diluted products, you won't want to miss this classroom session.Hashtags: #grooming, #dogtrimming, #petindustry, #groomertogroomer, #caninephysics, #mobilegrooming, #sciencebomb, #groompod, #professionalgroomer, #skincut
Every year, 18 billion pounds of plastic trash gets dumped into our oceans. That's enough to cover every foot of coastline around the world with five full trash bags. Pollution has turned our oceans into a ticking time bomb. But back in the 1970s, a little-known development off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida tried to save their local reef… by dumping a staggering two million used car tires directly on top of it. Um, what? Despite what you might think, this wasn't meant to hurt marine life – oh no! They wanted to help it. And the results might surprise you. So, stick around to find out just why two million tires ended up in the bottom of the ocean. Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis has ended — and both sides are claiming victory.Federal officials point to deportation targets removed and new cooperation from local authorities.Minnesota Democrats say public resistance forced ICE to retreat.So who's right?And more importantly: what lesson does this outcome teach activists, law enforcement, and elected officials across the country?In this analysis, Minnesota State Representative Walter Hudson examines what really happened during the ICE surge operation, the claims from Tom Homan and the Trump administration, and the response from Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Secretary of State Steve Simon.If coordinated obstruction of federal law enforcement leads to withdrawal without visible consequences, what precedent does that set?Because authority ultimately rests not in statements — but in consequences.And the end of Operation Metro Surge may carry implications far beyond Minnesota.https://x.com/WalterHudson⬇️ Watch, think critically, and decide for yourself.
Keep Your Voice Down hosts Alek Haak-Frost and Doug Sears. Jr. are joined by Screen Tea Podcast hosts and friends Lisha and Jules McCurry to talk about love. The quartet discuss how they met their future spouses, when they decided to get married, what makes their respective marriages work, and the films about love they love.The show's theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week's outro music is “March the Machine” by Flint. You can support Keep Your Voice Down and Watershed Voice with a donation here.Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast's sponsors, Watershed Voice staff or its board of directors.
Racism doesn't bother me.That might sound shocking — especially coming from the son of a Black father and a white mother.But hear me out.In this episode, I break down the difference between racism as a belief and racism as institutional power — and why I believe we're actually keeping racism alive by constantly amplifying it.Why do fringe ideas stay culturally relevant?Why does outrage often strengthen the very thing it claims to fight?And what did Morgan Freeman mean when he said the way to stop racism is to stop talking about it?This isn't about denying discrimination exists.It's about reclaiming control over your identity and refusing to hand emotional power to people who don't deserve it.If you disagree — I want to hear why.Drop your thoughts in the comments.https://x.com/WalterHudson⬇️ Watch, think critically, and decide for yourself.
In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we explore a listener's tip about a new source of tire rubber — the Russian dandelion — and the science behind what makes it such an incredible and sustainable source of natural latex rubber. Then we answer a listener's question about a vaccine for fentanyl that will stop the drug from reaching the brain, preventing overdose.We need your stories — they're what make these bonus episodes possible! Write in to tinymatters@acs.org *or fill out this form* with your favorite science fact or science news story for a chance to be featured.A transcript and references for this episode can be found at acs.org/tinymatters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What To Do When You're Too Tires To Do - Pastor Tyler Gaulden
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Sean is the Director of Projects at Evil Hat Productions, a game developer and TTRPG enthusiast who has played more games than almost anyone we know. He's been part of the design team for great titles like Agon, Apocalypse Galactica, Blades in the Dark, Dead World, and Stone Dragon Mountain. He adds a refreshing energy and commitment to the world of TTRPG's—he's been doing it for decades. In today's episode, we break down different gameplay styles and the realities of various mechanics, how they affect the flow of play, and how players interact with the world. It's a deep dive into how game hacking and open-source development work, and it's great for homebrewers and developers alike. Sean discusses what makes for a robust mechanical structure and how best to integrate a game's structure and story into an evocative product. He explores how to deliver mechanics to your audience, how to tell more enticing stories, red and green flags in game-making, and details his awesome experiences in the field over This conversation was a blast, running nearly two hours. A true deep dive, there's a lot to learn here.Check out Sean's websiteVisit the amazing titles sold by Evil Hat ProductionsTitles and subjects we reference: OSR MothershipPBTA Forged in the DarkCall of Cthulu KnaveMythic BastionlandWhite Hack & Black HackScum and VillainyProject PERSEUSBand of BladesSpell and BladeDraw SteelApocalypse WorldTiān Dēng: Tales of the Immortal God ShipOutgunnedShadows of TruthTomb RaiderBlades in the Dark Apocalypse KeysWork CleanLittle OraclesShadowdarkPluribusTed Lasso************************************Support the show for as little as $1 a month: Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145Example: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/397612/Court-of-Blades--Scandal-Forged-in-the-Dark?affiliate_id=1044145Check out our live-streaming content on Twitch Don't miss our RPG Actual Plays, tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube Listen to an excellent board game podcast Go to the Writer's Room for 7th Sea Adventures!Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes:Listen to Tales of the ManticoreFollow us on Facebook, Follow on BlueSky
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he boys are reunited on the set of Tires. Comedians Chris and Tommy Pope are making all kinds of Stuff on the paytch. Each week they talk about anything & everything under the sun. Tommy also chefs up some delicious meals. It's a blast, folks. Check out our second channel @LookatDish where Tommy Pope and Chris O'Connor cook elaborate meals with your favorite comedians Head to https://www.squarespace.com/STUFFISLAND to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code STUFFISLAND. #ad Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code STUFFISLAND. That's promo code STUFFISLAND. Visit https://www.BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information #comedy SUB TO PATREON: patreon.com/stuffisland Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code [STUFFISLAND] at https://www.Mandopodcast.com/[STUFFISLAND]! #mandopod Click the link http://kalshi.com/r/stuff or download the Kalshi App and use code STUFF to sign up and trade today! #ads Download Cash App Today: [https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/knz4su0l #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-.... Cash App Green, overdraft coverage, borrow, cash back offers and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures Follow Chris on IG: / achrisoconnor Follow Tommy on IG: / tommyjpope #comedy #comedypodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The left often labels "great replacement theory" as a racist conspiracy theory, discrediting anyone who raises the possibility.But Democrat state representative Gene Wu just proved it, confessing that his goal is for non-whites to "take over" the country.How did we get here? How can an elected official say something so objectively racist with no fear of repercussion?The answer is telling.Let's break it down.https://x.com/WalterHudson⬇️ Watch, think critically, and decide for yourself.
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SummaryIn this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick® discusses the importance of understanding different drivetrains, particularly in the context of winter driving. She reflects on the recent winter storms in the Carolinas and addresses common misconceptions about all-wheel drive vehicles. The conversation covers the differences between rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive, emphasizing the significance of tires and driving skills in snowy conditions. The episode concludes with advice on making informed decisions about vehicle purchases based on individual driving needs.TakeawaysMany people overestimate their need for all-wheel drive.Understanding the differences in drivetrains is crucial for safety.All-wheel drive does not improve braking on slippery surfaces.Tires play a significant role in winter driving performance.Four-wheel drive offers more control than all-wheel drive in certain conditions.All-wheel drive systems can be expensive to maintain and replace tires.Resources:Snow Day Driving Fun video: https://youtu.be/ibOHd-BxS0Q?si=PZb7UgsjUY6ks7vnMatt's Off-Road Recovery YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MattsOffRoadRecoveryYou can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here. Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copyright ©2024 Women's Automotive Solutions Inc., dba The Car Chick. All rights reserved.
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Support the D.A.W.G.Z. @ patreon.com/MSsecretpod Support WARMODE @ https://www.patreon.com/WARMODE Go See Matt Live @ mattmccusker.com/dates Go See Shane Live @ shanemgillis.com Go See Lemaire Lee Live @ https://lemairelee.fun/ Go See Shawn Gardini Live if you want @ https://www.shawngardini.com/live hello! The broz just started filming Tires szn 3 so we got a little basement night cast for you. Blessed by Bill and Gerby. I can't lie to you guys it's a VERY hot cast. Not much else to say. Please enjoy. God Bless. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/DRENCHED and use code DRENCHED and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! ps the paytch will be alittle late this week. hold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ring the Bell | Son of a Boy Dad #365 ft. Tommy Pope -- Harry, Adam & Francis are joined by friend of the program Tommy Pope from Stuff Island, Look at Dish, Tires, Delco Proper, etc. -- #Ad: Go to https://kraken.com/barstool and sign up with code BARSTOOL25 for $25 in BTC -- Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/sonofaboydad -- Merch: https://store.barstoolsports.com/collections/son-of-a-boy-dad -- SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE #SonOfABoyDad #BarstoolSportsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/sonofaboydad
Shane is a comedian, co-host of “Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast” with Matt McCusker, a creator and star of Netflix's comedy series “Tires,” and one half of the sketch comedy duo “Gilly and Keeves” with John McKeever.www.shanemgillis.comhttps://gillyandkeeves.tvhttps://www.youtube.com/@MSsecretpodwww.youtube.com/@GillyandKeeves Perplexity: Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at https://pplx.ai/rogan. Get a free welcome kit with your first subscription of AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/joerogan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices