Podcasts about tourists

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a plane crash in Peru that killed more than a dozen people.

SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-31-20261790 SOUTH HOLLANDJeff Bliss reports a refrigeration fire in Boyle Heights has released a toxic stench and caused an explosion in local rat and insect populations. Residents remain displaced due to overpowering toxic aftereffects. Simultaneously, a massive heat dome and hurricane-driven surf are hitting the Southwest. L.A. County lifeguards performed nearly 1,200 rescues last Saturday, facing dangerous conditions and substance abuse issues on crowded beaches escaping the intense heat. (1)Jeff Bliss notes Governor Gavin Newsom is preparing for a 2028 presidential run, but past controversies are resurfacing. A Vanity Fair article by Ruby Rippey-Tourk, his former mistress and the wife of his then-campaign manager, accuses Newsom of being "careless" and "cruel" during their 2007 affair. His wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, is also being criticized for shaming Rippey-Tourk, leading to questions about the Newsoms' commitment to women's advocacy. (2)Richard Epstein examines New York City's proposed "pied-à-terre tax," which targets non-primary residences but threatens middle-class and working homeowners. Epstein argues the tax is unfairly structured, hitting condominiums at five times the rate of houses. The complex valuation process creates a "vicious circle" that could plummet property values. Consequently, wealthy residents are already fleeing, resulting in a $12 billion annual revenue loss for the city. (3)Richard Epstein turns to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, under fire for signing a document that allegedly exempts the President from IRS scrutiny regarding past and future taxes. Epstein characterizes this as a "scandalous" misuse of public trust and a misapplication of the law. He argues that if the President used his office for private financial benefit, it constitutes an impeachable offense, while Blanche should face potential disbarment. (4)Jim McTague takes a road trip through Owensboro, Kentucky, revealing a "K-shaped" economy where retail business is "dead" for blue-collar residents relying on federal aid. Conversely, Jeffersonville, Ohio, is experiencing a "gold rush" as Amazon and Honda build massive data and battery centers. However, some local residents feel overwhelmed by progress, lacking the imagination or education to capitalize on these high-tech industrial shifts and training opportunities. (5)Jim McTague reports that in Lancaster County, Republican representatives are introducing legislation that adds red tape and taxes to data centers, contradicting traditional pro-growth principles. While the Democratic-led Lancaster Cityhas embraced a lucrative data center deal, blue-collar "Trump country" boroughs remain fearful of the future. Despite these tensions, the local economy remains "steady" due to a diversified base including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and senior citizen spending. (6)Peter Huessy explains the foundation of U.S. nuclear strategy is the triad, ensuring launch capabilities from land, sea, and air. Developed after the 1957 Sputnik launch, this framework replaced "massive retaliation" with "flexible response." Huessy explains that this survivable deterrent prevents adversaries from achieving a total victory with a single strike. Despite calls for unilateral disarmament, the triad remains essential for holding at risk what adversaries value most. (7)Peter Huessy warns the U.S. now faces a tri-polar nuclear threat from Russia and China, both of which are modernizing their arsenals "gangbusters." Meanwhile, U.S. systems haven't been updated in 40 years, leaving the deterrent "fragile." Allied nations in Asia, specifically South Korea and Japan, are increasingly questioning the U.S. nuclear umbrella and considering their own deterrents as regional tensions and Chinese missile capabilities grow. (8)Henry Sokolski reports a proposed nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia is causing alarm due to potential uranium enrichment capabilities. Sokolski warns that nuclear fuel-making brings a nation dangerously close to developing a bomb. Saudi Arabia's refusal to accept advanced "protocol one" inspections is a major "red flag." Furthermore, the deal risks overturning 50 years of global non-proliferation policy, potentially encouraging other nations like Iran to demand equal treatment. (9)Henry Sokolski notes Senator John Kennedy has emerged as a dogged opponent of granting Saudi Arabia enrichment authority, labeling it a "bad idea." The agreement will automatically go into force within 90 legislative days unless Congress passes a veto-proof resolution against it. Kennedy's vocal stance may rally other senators to stop the package, potentially forcing the White House to renegotiate the deal to prevent spreading dangerous nuclear capabilities. (10)Gene Marks reports accountants in California are grappling with AI integration, viewing it as a productivity tool rather than a replacement for human consultation. Meanwhile, the broader economy remains resilient; manufacturing has expanded for five consecutive months despite high gas prices and elevated interest rates. Marks highlights that businesses are "rolling with inflation" and increasing orders for durable goods, indicating high underlying confidence despite stock market volatility. (11)Gene Marks compares public protests against data centers to the 19th-century opposition to railroads. While critics worry about land and water usage, Marks argues these facilities are imperative infrastructure for the information age and the AI revolution. Just as railroads enabled 20th-century American power, data centers are the means for moving information. Ceding this development would allow rivals like China or Russia to dominate the future economy. (12)Veronique de Rugy warns new administration rules replace flexible status for foreign students with fixed four-year periods, targeting the "best educated people on Earth." De Rugy warns this policy dissuades future scientists and innovators from choosing the U.S. Restricting these STEM graduates could cost the economy between $200 billion and $400 billion in lost GDP over the next decade, while potentially causing severe long-term labor shortages. (13)Lorenzo Fiori reports a historic heatwave has pushed the Po River to record lows, devastating Italy's agricultural heartland and water supplies for power stations. The ecological crisis includes an invasion of blue crabs, which are destroying clam populations and disrupting local cuisine. Meteorologists struggle to forecast as traditional weather models fail in the face of climate change. Tourists are encouraged to seek the cooler, historical beauty of Noto, Sicily. (14)Bob Zimmerman reports SpaceX's Starship successfully floated for a week after splashdown, providing invaluable data for rapid reusability. The company further cemented its market dominance with a $1.6 billion Space Force contract, while competitors remain grounded. Additionally, startups are emerging to solve technical hurdles for orbital data centers, such as advanced heat radiation. These advancements indicate that the future of massive data processing may eventually move into permanent space orbit. (15)Bob Zimmerman notes China continues the dangerous practice of dropping uncontrolled rocket debris on its citizens, forcing them to hide in tunnels. In the commercial sector, the startup Catalyst attempted a high-speed satellite rescue mission, demonstrating rapid launch capabilities despite technical failures. Meanwhile, astronomers have identified a rare midsize black hole, a discovery that will likely be expanded upon as the new Rubin telescope begins its sky surveys. (16)Corrections applied, pending your confirmation: Ruby Rippey-Tourk (transcribed as "Ruby Rippy," segment 2), Todd Blanche (transcribed as "Mr. Blanch," segment 4), Rubin telescope (transcribed as "Reuben," segment 16 — the Vera C. Rubin Observatory), and "burrows" → "boroughs" in segment 6. One to flag: this batch has Lorenzo Fiori (segment 14), but an earlier batch had him as "Lorenzo Fiato" — let me know which spelling is correct and I'll log it for good.

Lorenzo Fiori reports a historic heatwave has pushed the Po River to record lows, devastating Italy's agricultural heartland and water supplies for power stations. The ecological crisis includes an invasion of blue crabs, which are destroying clam populations and disrupting local cuisine. Meteorologists struggle to forecast as traditional weather models fail in the face of climate change. Tourists are encouraged to seek the cooler, historical beauty of Noto, Sicily. (14)1729 ROME

Greetings, bonjour, what's happeningWelcome to Lager TimeCouple more poems this week from my first book – The Suburban – The 2100 to No Where To Nowhere and Montage as part of the ongoing recording, to make into an audio book.2100 was published in the Rhyming Thunder Anthology from Burning Eye Books back in 2011 or 12 I think. Montage I rarely performed by we shot a video for it, at my mate Steve's old gaff in Kilburn, with the mighty Peter Hayhoe and his Muddy Feet GangHope you all enjoy the cooler weatherPeas and tatersPaulLINKSThe Suburban bookMontage VideoRhyming Thunder AnthologyAdult Entertainment Poetry gig on Friday 7th August @ Café Oto – 7PM – Dalston JunctionWhat We Do When We Can't Dance @ Theatre Royal Plymouth – 11th August @ Theatre Royal Plymouth – 5pmThe 21.00 to NowhereOne of several large flat-screen TVs blinks silently, rotating an incessant stream of updating information from the world of football and a few other sports which fight like pigeons over the remaining crumbs of coverage, muted to a theme tune of songs played over the PA, mostly belonging to a decade before. Lip-syncing Sky Sports newsreaders with Snow Patrol or Oasis becomes a game in itself. The many pillars of unofficial knowledge that often populate pubs, normally stood like dusty ornaments at the bar, will tell you the breweries pay less to PRS for the older songs, like it's some grand racket that none of us are supposed to be in on.This is no normal pub. Establishments like this one, with its sports screens, high bar stools and signed shirts in frames, will rarely produce such loyal patrons, due to the nature of the clientele they serve on a daily basis, for they belong in train stations. Suspending animation between places as people revolve as fast as turnstile gates on packed match days.Located conveniently between A and B, these are the types of bars which I never remember the name of, but chances are I'll know what beers they sell, how much they charge, and I'll quietly tut when I receive my change on a shiny silver tray with a receipt including the VAT breakdown and the bartender's name, which in this case is Pascal, not that we're on a first-name basis, and it's that lack of familiarity which appeals to me.With décor and furniture normally generic enough that even the most eccentric amongst us can blend in and become anonymous, it's in here I can quietly sip my beer and disappear. In here I don't exist, trapped between time zones for when I have no place to go. This soulless sports bar is a waiting room, where reason can consult my heart and pick apart my brain, or simply sit, sip and switch off.I watch as commuters come and go for a post-work drink. Some look as if they're biding their time before the big squeeze back to the provinces, towns of the type I grew up in. Tourists browse the expensive food menus in which oven-heated ready meals appear at the blink of an eye. Groups of lads and girls break journeys, downing booze at breakneck speed before they leave to presumably go on elsewhere to drink even more.If I sit here long enough, the merry-go-round of sports updates will produce a new piece of news. I might even hear a song I once liked. The few pound coins in the tray, the residue of a £10 note used to pay for a pint, may not even see the dark cotton cushion of my pocket, and may just be popped into the slot of a fruit machine, depending on how low I sink.Today I'm sat, about three feet off the ground, on this high stool, nursing an expensive pint poured by Pascal, and I will take my time. This bar is my camo-pattern jacket hidden amongst the leaves and, when I'm ready, I'll slowly slip off my stool and go locate my train.MontageYou wake up,you walk into the bathroom,you're wondering what's happened to your mate,your best mate.What's changed?You ain't seen him in days.You look in the mirror and wonder what's happened to your face.What's changed?You ain't shaved in days.Another line in your forehead appears,the gears in your imagination begin to grind,the light in your mind flickers and the film reels begin to rotate.Cue montage.Coldplay plays,your mate and his girl,arm-in-arm walks in the park kicking up leaves,feeding ducks in the pond,trips to the sea,trips to art galleries,joint shopping trips to Gap and H&M,his and hers, hers and his,sharing friends over drinks,mates are now friends, friends are nowours, ours ain't his, ours ain't you,dinner parties, dinner parties usingrecipes taken from celebrity chefs, expensiveA4 hardback conveniently rests on the clinically cleankitchen surface, strategically placed to make it look like itwasn't placed to imply taste,Sunday afternoons in gastropubs or in Starbucks, drinkingfrom huge coffee mugs held with two hands, then taking selfies,cheesy trinkets and cutlery,amalgamating diaries,middle-ground CDs,middle-ground DVDs,middle-ground being,feeling like carpet under your feet, hiding thecold hard damp scarred floorboards underneath whereskeletons of single ex-friends lie reclusefor choosing to refuse to wear shoes in place of trainersin order to gain entry into cheesy nightclub venues,continuing to smoke weed, consume lager, watchfootball and smash kebabs,still listening to hip-hop and underground dance music,still rebelling against chart music,still laughing when farting,still openly honest about porn use,still treading water in an ocean of self-loathing where theonly humane feeling that remains is the pain fromgetting salt in the wounds,still complaining about the day-to-day pursuit of pay andfeeling unfulfilled, that grates like an itch you can neverquite reach between the shoulder blades,lacking the kind of companion that will scratch it andrelieve it, then embrace you for all your insecurities,idiosyncrasies and imperfections and tell you that it will all be OK,chuckling in your ear, stroking your hair, kissing youon the cheek, then walking away, leaving her sweetperfume in the airspace as you look in the mirror, seeyour face, think of her and think, Shit,life's alright.Instead you see your face,your muggy unshaven face,and you think of your mateand you hope the prick is happy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cree.substack.com

For more on the research carried out by Tourism Ireland, Rachael is joined by their CEO, Alice Mansergh.

LUKE DUECY on ethics reform in King County // Are Leavenworth and Lake Chelan being ruined by tourists? // SCENARIOS!

The Government is hoping that investing 800 thousand dollars in AI search tools for tourists will help boost visitor numbers to New Zealand. The money, from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy, will be used to upgrade Tourism New Zealand's systems, in an effort to make it easier for local tourism businesses and experiences to be found through AI search. Chief Executive of Tourism. NZ, René de Monchy spoke to John Campbell

Apparently some native Hawaiians don't like tourists. More with Chris Conley on the WSAU Wisconsin Morning News.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The city of Dubai is making dramatic—and expensive—efforts to recoup the once record-breaking tourist numbers that have plummeted since the start of the Iran war by offering travel perks worth upwards of $800 to residents who invite visitors to enter the country between now and the end of October. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2026/07/23/dubai-had-a-record-number-of-tourists-last-year-now-theyre-paying-people-to-visit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some tourists come home with incredible memories, while others leave locals wishing they'd never arrived. The team uncovers the outrageous behaviour of one visitor who took their holiday antics far too far in one of the most shocking examples of tourists behaving badly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's worth bearing in mind that overtourism has become a real nuisance. As tourists, it's not exactly fun being in a highly overcrowded area, but it's even worse for the natural environment. Could tourism quotas be one way of addressing the problems? In mid-June 2022, the island of Corsica brought in quotas for three iconic sites: the Bavella needles, the Restonica valley and the Lavezzi islands. 180,000 tourists visit these sites each year, a figure which is expected to rise to 200,000 by 2026. Tourists will now need to make advance reservations online in order to visit them, with parking spots also limited. The Lavezzi islands will have a particularly strict tourism quota of 2,000 outside visitors per day. Are there similar examples elsewhere in the world? Will tourism quotas start spreading everywhere now? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Why are some deadly diseases re-emerging?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What's the ideal temperature to stay healthy at home?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is sea snot?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 7/7/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1. Chinese Academy of Sciences releases sci-tech corpus AoCang 2. China builds around 120,000 high-quality datasets 3. Macao int'l youth dance festival stages parade, engages tourists 4. Chinese report unveils new global AI development trends

This week kicks off our summer rerun series, digging up the best tourism episodes from the archive while we take a break from new true crime deep dives. First up: 141, Tourists from Hell. Years of running walking tours and food tours in Seoul means years of collecting the worst behavior tourism has to offer. Hand holders who never read their confirmation emails. Tour-splainers who think they know the history better than the guide telling it. The no-show who ghosted, left a one-star review, then demanded a refund anyway. A hotel concierge (the irony) who wanted a private tour at group rates, only ate at Michelin-level places, and ended the day eating bread from a bakery because nothing else met his standards. Plus, why Joe stopped taking media fixer gigs after some genuinely great experiences with names like Bourdain and Zimmern, and a stack of tourist horror movie recommendations to close things out. If you've ever worked in hospitality, this one's for you. If you've ever been that guest, you might recognize yourself. Topics Discussed Introducing the "Tourist Season" summer replay series The most memorable difficult guests from years of leading tours "Hand holders" who never read booking information Tourists who showed up at the wrong location and demanded refunds Guests who tried to explain Korean history to the guides No-shows and last-minute cancellations Refund requests after missed tours Hecklers and guests with personal agendas The infamous "Touché!" guest Drunk guests and disruptive tour behavior Guests distracted by phones and Pokémon Go Problems unique to hiking tours Food tour horror stories Vegetarians booking Korean BBQ tours The worst guest ever: a hotel concierge with impossible expectations Working as media fixers for international television productions Positive experiences with Anthony Bourdain, Andrew Zimmern, National Geographic, and Milk Street Horror film recommendations for travelers Mentioned During the Episode ZenKimchi Experiences The Dark Side of Seoul Tour Korean BBQ Experience Anthony Bourdain Andrew Zimmern National Geographic Milk Street Listen & Follow Website: https://darksideofseoul.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dark-side-of-seoul-podcast/id1504623984 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lZBXNX79kwH2NXcJWNcb8 Patreon: https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul YouTube: https://youtube.com/@darksideofseoul Instagram: https://instagram.com/darksideofseoul Facebook: https://facebook.com/darksideofseoul Contact: info@darksideofseoul.com About The Dark Side of Seoul The Dark Side of Seoul explores Korea's hidden history, folklore, true crime, urban legends, supernatural traditions, and the overlooked stories that shaped the peninsula. Alongside deep dives into Korea's darker past, the podcast also explores life in modern Korea through travel, culture, and the often hilarious realities of working as professional tour guides. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports a man has stabbed and wounded two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction.

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on skiing in Africa.

Jenn talks about what tourists discovered while visiting the USA.

Flight Instructor Suicide: A flight instructor jumps from a plane to leave his student to fend for herself. Could this be the greatest teacher we've ever seen?AI Robot Fails: As they keep trying to get us to work with robots, one of our favorite things is robot fails. Speaking of robot fails, here are a couple of new robot butlers on the horizon.Diarrhea Epidemic: Cyclosporiasis is spreading the country meaning that it's a diarrhea summer.FUCK YOU WATCH THIS!, THE BEAR!, TIP YOUR BARTENDER!, GLASSJAW!, DARYL!, NEW SPECIAL!, SHELL TV!, QR CODE!, SUPERTIPS!, PLATITUDES!, ZEN FELDMAN!, BOOPAC!, TIM TAMS!, FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR!, SUICIDE!, STUDENT PILOT!, NEWS!, MISHAP!, JUMPS FROM PLANE!, TALLER!, BIG!, YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO!, LET'S ROLL!, SIMPSONS!, GAG!, SUICIDE HERO!, KRISPY KREME!, PUT IT IN DRIVE!, BOYZ N DA HOOD!, RICKY!, PHONE THAT TELLS THE FUTURE!, DRIVE!, OLD LADY NEWS!, DISGUISE!, FREAK OUT!, GEEKING!, FALL!, KUNG FU!, DANCING!, BALLET!, GET UP!, GRABBED!, BRUCE LEE!, ROBOT FIGHTS!, AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS!, BABIES PUKING!, WALKING THROUGH GLASS!, WEAVE!, SEGWAY!, ISAAC!, STARTUP!, NORI!, REMOTE TASK ROBOTS!, MOP!, RAG!, ROBOT CAMERA!, SKATEBOARDING!, KICKSTARTER!, HORROR UNLEASHED!, DIARRHEA!, INFECTION!, PARASITE!, VEGETABLES!, IMMIGRANTS SHITTING ON LETTUCE!, ICE!, AUSTRALIAN!, GOLDEN CORRAL!, FOREIGNERS!, WORLD CUP!, TOURISTS!, CUT DICK OFF!, SET FIRE!, MUTILATING!, BOOKIE!, PEDEN!, LOAN SHARK!You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: the TSA reminds World Cup travelers that ranch dressing over 3.4 ounces must go in checked luggage, while Kraft offers TSA-compliant travel kits of individual ranch packets. In Ireland, a cat named Billy became a World Cup predictor by choosing between flags and correctly picking 19 non-draw match winners, though distractions like a fly disrupted one attempt. Skateboarder Chad crossed the U.S. from Venice Beach, California to Jacksonville, Florida in 39 days, averaging 72 miles daily, breaking his own record and marking 10 years of sobriety. Scientists report chewing sugary gum after nitrate-rich vegetables like spinach, kale, and beets can boost oral nitrate levels and nitric oxide production. Jonathan, a giant tortoise on Saint Helena, is confirmed as the world's oldest living land animal at 194. 00:30 TSA Ranch Warning01:28 World Cup Predictor Cat02:17 Skateboard Coast Record02:51 Gum After Salad Study03:51 Oldest Tortoise Alive04:33 Wrap Up Goodbye5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media networkJohn also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

In the headlines today, international travelers beware, massive lines for immigration at Suvarnabhumi await you, then, the public appears to be divided over payments for the Bangkok nightclub fire victims, in crime news, six teenagers have been captured after a daring detention center escape, also, pollution on the Kok river has led to Japan joining the effort to help the clean up, and a little later we've got an interesting tale of a feline scam artist.

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A Dublin City Councillor has gone on Fox News and told Americans “don't come to Ireland… it's not safe” — and it's sparked a massive row. Adrian and Jeremy tear into Gavin Pepper's comments, the Jamie Carney murder investigation, and the controversy over Gardaí not releasing a “person of interest” photo. Is Ireland actually unsafe… or is this just anti-immigration politics and social media fear-mongering?

Headline: Italian Summer: Over-Tourism, Extreme Heat, and the Charm of Bassano del Grappa Guest: Lorenzo Fiori Lorenzo Fiori describes record-breaking heat and humidity in Italy, suggesting tourists visit Bassano del Grappato avoid crowds. He discusses the historic Palio horse race in Siena and recommends enjoying grappa with chocolate and ciabatta bread while overlooking the beautiful Dolomite mountains. (6)

“I've been to the top of Signal Hill more times than I can count. But never while there was enough fog to trigger the foghorn. I loved hearing the foghorn call out among the sounds of the ever present, blustery wind and the many tourists. I'll send a photo of the view of the narrows at the entrance to the most easterly harbour in North America.”

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“What's Buggin' You” segment for Thursday 7-2-26

World Cup tourists from the UK, Japan, and across Europe are going viral for saying the same stunning thing: "We owe America an apology." Lance plays the actual clips — including a surprising monologue from Bill Maher — and breaks down why visitors are shocked by an America the media never shows them. For years, the algorithm has fed you the most incendiary 10% of the country and called it America. But a little-known cross-tab survey found that roughly 90% of Americans still feel genuine patriotic positivity toward their country — a number you'll never see reported. Lance connects the dots between that survey, the flood of World Cup reaction videos, and why tourists who actually set foot in the American heartland come away saying the opposite of what they expected. This one will make you rethink everything your newsfeed has told you about how the world really sees us. Podcast Episode 2167: World Cup Tourists Just Said 'We Owe America an Apology' | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast

Welcome back to the Working Perspectives Podcast! In this episode, Matt, Bern, Liam, and the crew are switching things up with a full show dedicated to games, debates, and trivia. We kick things off with a heated debate: ranking all 5 Toy Story movies from best to worst. Let us know in the comments if you agree with our top pick! Then, the competitive spirit comes out as the hosts face off in three hilarious guessing games: The Top 10 Game: Can we guess the top 10 favorite American foods of World Cup tourists? 20 Questions: The classic game, trying to pin down a mystery fictional character before time runs out. Fill in the Blanks: Testing our knowledge (and our sanity) by trying to complete the headlines of some of the internet's weirdest news stories. Grab a drink, play along with us, and let us know how many you got right in the comments! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more Working Perspectives! Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Ranking the 5 Toy Story Movies 15:30 - Game 1: Top 10 American Foods for World Cup Tourists 32:45 - Game 2: 20 Questions (Fictional Character Edition) 48:20 - Game 3: Fill in the Blanks (Weird News Stories) 54:55 - Outro & Final Thoughts

The Drive was amazed by how foreign tourists are coming to America and enjoying Waffle House.

On this episode of Fox Across America, Tom Shulliu gives his opinion on President Trump's Memorandum of Understanding with Iran. Tiffany Smiley, former GOP candidate for U.S. Senate in Washington State, discusses how Democratic Socialist policies are playing out across the country. Jack Carr, former Navy SEAL sniper, gives an overview of his new series on FOX Nation. Barstool Sports personality Kayce Smith talks about the World Cup tourists who are loving what the U.S. has to offer. PLUS FOX Nation host Abby Hornacek considers her favorite national parks. [00:00:00] Tom mono on the Iran deal, gives his thoughts on the MOU [00:20:35] Tiffany Smiles discusses Democratic Socialist policies [00:39:20] Jack Carr promotes his new series on FOX Nation [00:58:03] Kayce Smith talks about how the World Cup tourists are loving the U.S. [01:16:35] Abby Hornacek on her favorite national parks. [01:34:50] Tom reads viewer mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tourists flew in for the World Cup and went viral filming trips to Buc-ee's and Waffle House. Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky unpack what that attention is actually worth, then move to two bigger bets.The Watson Weekly Weekend episode is sponsored by Avalara. Its Agentic Tax and Compliance automates behind-the-scenes work for ecommerce brands, enabling accurate checkout tax calculation, clearer tariff and duty visibility, and fewer customer surprises. Avalara integrates with platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, and WooCommerce. Learn more at avalara.watsonweekly.comOpenAI is selling ChatGPT as an ad platform, with claims of 900 million weekly users and a target of a $100 billion ad business by 2030. The pitch is conversational intent. The problem is everything the older platforms already learned the hard way about guardrails, minors, and regulated categories.Then Shopify Editions Spring 2026, where the catalog is suddenly the whole strategy. Shopify wants to be the feed AI shopping agents read from, and Shop Pay is now available on any platform, anywhere. Rick makes the case that this is Shopify finally aiming at Amazon#watsonweekly #bucees #wafflehouse #worldcup #openai #shopify #ShopifyEditionsSpring2026

In the headlines today, thousands of vacationers are buying medications in Thailand that would usually require a prescription back home, what are the risks, and are there benefits? Then, a dispute between a YouTuber and his cameraman allegedly turns violent, in crime news three women are suspected of stealing 30,000 baht from a Brit snoozing in public, also nine have been arrested in a nationwide data trafficking operation, down in Samui the roosters are apparently out of control, and finally the King and Queen are set to head to France for a state visit.

Larry Hawkins is the GM of the Asheville Tourists. He's been with the team since 2005. We talk about some alternate identities of the Tourists, what to expect at the ballpark and what food options the stadium has. Larry shares about his GM position and his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Tourists online.Asheville Tourists -Website: https://www.mlb.com/milb/ashevilleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashevilletourists/ (@AshevilleTourists)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GoTourists (@GoTourists)Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)Threads: https://www.threads.com/@earnedfunavg (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

There have been plenty of examples of American fast food absolutely blowing minds of the World Cup tourists. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in their suggestions for food items that should not be missed. 

1.25 million tourists just flooded into America for the World Cup — and what they're finding doesn't match a single thing CNN told them. The mainstream media's version of America is collapsing in real time, one Buc-ee's at a time. These visitors were told America was racist, divided, and drowning in Trump chaos. Instead they found free soda refills, massive sandwiches, and Southerners so friendly it felt like a Ted Lasso episode. Now the New York Times is calling the positive coverage a "psyop." Lance Wallnau breaks down why the left can't handle the world falling in love with the country they've spent years trying to tear down. In this episode: What 1.25 million World Cup tourists are actually saying about America Why the NYT called their positive experience a "Trump psychological operation" The patriotism gap: 90% of conservatives love America vs. 23% of the left Why the real America — the majority — is decent, hospitable, and nothing like the media's version Lance's challenge to Americans: you have far more to be thankful for than you think The story the media is desperately trying to bury is walking through our airports right now.

_Learn the most common Italian phrases that tourists get wrong and what to say instead so you can sound more natural in Italian. _ Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Italian-phrases-tourists-get-wrong For our episode on how to say yummy in Italian: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/Yummy-in-Italian Today's Italian words: L'albergo è in centro = The hotel is in the city centre Vorrei un tavolo per stasera. Siamo in tre = I'd like a table for this evening. There are three of us C'è una farmacia in zona? = Is there a pharmacy in the area? Questo risotto è buonissimo = This risotto is delicious A Milano fa troppo caldo oggi = In Milan it's too hot today

We kick off this episode of DXP hearing about Christian's first ever in-person World Cup game. We jump from there to the trend where tourists from all over the world are freaking out about how amazing they think America is. We play a couple of voicemails from listeners asking questions about last week's discussion of mythicism and then conclude by making fun of Pastor Jack-off's belief in the rapture.

00.00: Intro 02.40: CIA Pain technique 07.00: We're talking about sleep wrong 11.30: Tourists are going crazy for ranch 15.00: Top 6 - Mexican protein allegations 19.35: Dua Lipa's wedding P2 24.40: Hayley's weekend sport recap 31.20: SLP - Did you see your proposal coming? 37.10: What was your sexual awakening? 48.15: Hayley is mad about movie etiquette again 52.10: Did Netflix shout us out?? 55.40: Fact of the day 1.03.05: When did you realise a friend wasn't a real friend? 1.13.10: Using two phones to detox 1.16.30: How messy was your date? 1.23.00: QLP - Would you pick up if a ex called you out of the blue? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economic Resilience in D.C. and Lancaster County. Guest: Jim McTague. A drop in gasoline prices has boosted consumer spending at retail stores and supermarkets. While D.C. remains popular with tourists, employers are struggling to find workers with specialized technical skills. Meanwhile, the housing market remains robust at the high end despite higher interest rates. 5

Fred and Blake play a slew of audio from footy fans around the world reacting to the United States.

This week, we are diving deep into the massive cultural moments dominating your feeds - from historic sports triumphs to viral travel obsessions, coastal blindspots, to the Gen Z reading revolution.  ** New York State of Mind:** We break down the historic New York Knicks championship win, the viral city-wide meltdown, and how the players spent their first 48 hours celebrating.  ** The World Cup & "Freddy from Germany":** America co-hosts a World Cup, and half the country didn't even know we had a soccer team. Plus, our collective obsession with European tourists—specifically Freddy from Germany—documenting their trek across the States.  ** Coastal Blindspots (Buc-ee's & Country Stars):** The things coastal elites completely miss that are absolutely massive in the rest of the country. Yes, we are talking about the cult of Buc-ee's and the country music superstars filling stadiums unnoticed by Hollywood.  ** To the Moon: The SpaceX IPO:** A look at the wildest memes & internet reactions the SpaceX IPO.  ** BookTok Takes Prime Video:** Gen Z is still ruling the publishing world. We look at the unstoppable rise of BookTok and the massive buzz surrounding Amazon Prime's latest adaptation hit, Every Year After. Listener Note: What's your ultimate Buc-ee's snack road trip order? Are you team Beaver Nuggets or team jerky? Let us know in the comments! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! This week's PCM.

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With so many tourists in the States for the World Cup, everyone is tasked with listing one MUST try food experience in the USA.

The General Jackson Showboat has company! As the paddlewheelers of Nashville Riverboats join the tourist traffic on the Cumberland River, City Cast Nashville contributor and paddling enthusiast Margaret Littman joins Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about our floating entertainment options, and encourage locals to get back in touch with the river. Plus, a bonus conversation with Nashville Riverboats owner and captain Troy Manthey!  Learn more about the sponsors of this June 16th episode: Window Nation Andrew Jackson's Hermitage Nashville Predators Greater Birmingham CVB Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

 “Have you ever wondered what America looks like… through someone else's eyes?”

Al & Jerry: Picking out tourists in NYC is easy and why are people from different parts of the country so different?

The World Cup is in America and Europeans are losing their minds — in the best possible way. A German named Freddy went tubing down the Chattahoochee, discovered Buc-ee's, watched an eagle fly around a stadium, and declared it the most "European mind can't comprehend" moment of his life. A Swedish woman tried ranch dressing and said it was like crack. Bridget breaks down why watching foreigners fall in love with Real America is the 250th birthday celebration we actually needed — and why we take all of it completely for granted. Also: Tom Brady launched a coconut water brand called Good Nut and the slogan is "It's a Delicious Mouthful." #WorldCup2026 #America250 #dumpsterfire Topics covered: World Cup 2026 USA, Europeans discover America, Buc-ee's, ranch dressing, Freddy Germany World Cup, America 250th birthday, European mind can't comprehend, Tom Brady Good Nut, Waffle House, American culture 

Al & Jerry: Picking out tourists in NYC is easy and why are people from different parts of the country so different?

Al & Jerry: Picking out tourists in NYC is easy and why are people from different parts of the country so different? -- plus warmup

06/10 Hour 1: The Stanley Cup Final Has Been Electric - 1:00 Top Storylines From The Commanders OTAs - 14:00 World Cup Tourists Are Loving America - 30:00

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