Podcasts about truckin'

The Deadcast's overstuffed season finale unpacks Blues For Allah's oft-misunderstood title track, the unlikely story of its album art, & the remarkable coalition that manifested the Dead's September 1975 Golden Gate Park show, officially the New Age Bio-Centennial Unity Fair.Guests: David Lemieux, Ron Rakow, Al Teller, Ned Lagin, Steve Brown, Bill McCarthy, Larry Weissman, Gary Lambert, Ed Perlstein, Joan Miller, Geoff Gould, Dan Hanklein, Raymond Foye, Nicholas Meriwether, Shaugn O'Donnell, Chadwick Jenkins, Keith EatonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin covers the following stories: Haver Analytics estimated the Weekly Jobless Claims last week; the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI); Running Man star Glen Powell had an interesting monologue when he hosted Saturday Night Live this past Saturday; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective and offers his insights and opinions. Additionally, Phil Flynn, Senior Account Executive, The PRICE Futures Group joins Kevin to discuss energy and the economy.

Kevin covers the following stories: Haver Analytics estimated the Weekly Jobless Claims last week; the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI); Running Man star Glen Powell had an interesting monologue when he hosted Saturday Night Live this past Saturday; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective and offers his insights and opinions. Additionally, Phil Flynn, Senior Account Executive, The PRICE Futures Group joins Kevin to discuss energy and the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin talks about the beginning of he and his wife's quest for their Thanksgiving feast ingredients and covers the following stories: food inflation estimates from the beginning of the year versus the actual price increases; in addition to Walmart's announcement, last month, lowering the cost of the Thanksgiving, Target announces price reductions across the board, as well as, their Thanksgiving meal prices; the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's "nowcast" estimated present inflation levels because the Government Shutdown delayed the release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics; Trump cuts tariffs certain food items; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, put the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions.

Kevin covered the following stories: Tolls to increase in Illinois; FedEx issues guidance on this quarter's expected profit; Oklahoma Highway Patrol and ICE conduct a second round of valid CDL crackdown; California to revoke 17,000 CDL's of Illegal Immigrants; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. releases their report on trucking capacity; events affecting oil and gas prices; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covered the following stories: Tolls to increase in Illinois; FedEx issues guidance on this quarter's expected profit; Oklahoma Highway Patrol and ICE conduct a second round of valid CDL crackdown; California to revoke 17,000 CDL's of Illegal Immigrants; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. releases their report on trucking capacity; events affecting oil and gas prices; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

Kevin covered the following stories: Tolls to increase in Illinois; FedEx issues guidance on this quarter's expected profit; Oklahoma Highway Patrol and ICE conduct a second round of valid CDL crackdown; California to revoke 17,000 CDL's of Illegal Immigrants; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. releases their report on trucking capacity; events affecting oil and gas prices; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covered the following stories: Has Noah's Ark finally been found?; Phil Flynn's Energy Report discusses the International Energy Agency's (IEA) ridiculous prediction of peak oil demand and the Climmunist's gathering in Brazil called Conference of the Parties 30 (COP 30) Climate Change Conference; Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross assesses the 2025 Hurricane Season; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. 

Kevin covered the following stories: Has Noah's Ark finally been found?; Phil Flynn's Energy Report discusses the International Energy Agency's (IEA) ridiculous prediction of peak oil demand and the Climmunist's gathering in Brazil called Conference of the Parties 30 (COP 30) Climate Change Conference; Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross assesses the 2025 Hurricane Season; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covered the following stories: Has Noah's Ark finally been found?; Phil Flynn's Energy Report discusses the International Energy Agency's (IEA) ridiculous prediction of peak oil demand and the Climmunist's gathering in Brazil called Conference of the Parties 30 (COP 30) Climate Change Conference; Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross assesses the 2025 Hurricane Season; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covered the following stories: the National Retail Federation projects Holiday spending; data from GenLogs drive Trucking industry confidence; the National Federation of Independent Business released their October Small Business Optimism Index; KFF, formerly known as The Kaiser Family Foundation, released their Annual Health Benefits Survey; Kevin has the details; sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

Kevin covered the following stories: the National Retail Federation projects Holiday spending; data from GenLogs drive Trucking industry confidence; the National Federation of Independent Business released their October Small Business Optimism Index; KFF, formerly known as The Kaiser Family Foundation, released their Annual Health Benefits Survey; Kevin has the details; sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following stories were covered: today is Veterans Day, Kevin honors our Veterans, talks about the origins of the day and where to find discounts available to Veterans on their day; Scam Alert!; Scott Bessent sets George Stephanopoulos straight on the Shumer Shutdown; appears as though there is an end to the Schumer Shutdown; Haver Analytics released their estimate of the Weekly Jobs claims; Kevin has the details, sifts through the information, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

The lights drop in Atlanta and Paul McCartney steps into a room full of memory—and invention. We unpack how an icon in his eighties still delivers a two-hour-forty marathon by leaning on tight harmonies, a punchy horn section, and the kind of live tech that lets Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite explode off a modern stage. The show's emotional peak arrives when Paul sings I've Got a Feeling with John via Get Back footage, a moment that proves technology can connect past and present without cheapening either one.From there we chase the thread of discovery. Remember when The Doors felt brand new again in 1980? A radio deep dive, Apocalypse Now, and a greatest hits record turned Hello, I Love You and Riders on the Storm into fresh obsessions for a new generation. We map that rush forward and backward: how L.A. Woman and Morrison Hotel still punch, how Mr. Mojo Risin' became every teenager's riddle. Along the way, we decode the stories behind The Rolling Stones' Get Off of My Cloud and Neil Diamond's Cracklin' Rosie, and how fame, loneliness, and late-night singalongs sneak into pop myth.Then we give American Beauty the close listen it deserves. From Box of Rain's tenderness to Ripple's campfire wisdom and Truckin's road-scarred grin, we talk sequencing, sunshine daydream codas, and the tradition behind I Know You Rider. We round out the tour with U2's Boy—lean, urgent, and still startling—and a Ramones reappraisal that finds great songs beneath Phil Spector's glossy wall. Through it all, one idea keeps returning: artists adapt, listeners evolve, and the best songs keep meeting us where we are.If that resonates, hit play, follow the show, and share it with a friend who loves live music and music history. Leave a review to tell us which song hit you differently this time—we'll feature our favorite takes on a future episode.Send us a one-way message. We can't answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

Kevin covered the following stories: a correction and update regarding the Louisville UPS cargo plane crash; S&P Global released their October U.S. Services Purchasing Managers' Index and the Institute for Supply Management released their October Purchasing Managers Index for Services Providers; after U.S. President Trump and China's President Xi Jinping met in South Korea last week, trade tensions are thawing; factors affecting oil and gas prices; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

Kevin covered the following stories: a correction and update regarding the Louisville UPS cargo plane crash; S&P Global released their October U.S. Services Purchasing Managers' Index and the Institute for Supply Management released their October Purchasing Managers Index for Services Providers; after U.S. President Trump and China's President Xi Jinping met in South Korea last week, trade tensions are thawing; factors affecting oil and gas prices; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Deadcast explores Bobby Weir's guitar étude, “Sage and Spirit,” speaking with one of the song's namesakes, Sage Scully, before taking an extended trip to legendary Dead show at the Great American Music Hall in August 1975, where the song received its only full live performance.Guests: David Lemieux, Donna Jean Godchaux MacKay, Sage Scully, Ron Rakow, Al Teller, Steve Brown, Roger Lewis, Lee Brenkman, Steve Schuster, Gary Lambert, Deb Trist, Ed Perlstein, Danno Henklein, Joan Miller, Steve Silberman, Michael Parrish, Keith Eaton, Shaugn O'Donnell, Benny LanderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin shares his thoughts on Tuesday night's election results in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia. He also covered the following stories: Latest update on the UPS cargo plane crash near Louisville; a questionable report on job openings, from a source not usually quoted, was used by some talk shows and then quoted by others; ADP reported October private payrolls; current oil and gas prices; Kevin has the details, digs through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

Kevin discussed the following topics: common sense tells us there is no driver shortage, when stories are written about "inflation", the examples given blaming tariffs don't add up; S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index was released, example of the headline doesn't match the story; China buying wheat and soy beans for the first time this year; Kevin has the details, digs into the information, puts the data into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin discussed the following topics: common sense tells us there is no driver shortage, when stories are written about "inflation", the examples given blaming tariffs don't add up; S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index was released, example of the headline doesn't match the story; China buying wheat and soy beans for the first time this year; Kevin has the details, digs into the information, puts the data into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's November, Turkey Month,  Kevin reminisces about the years of helping his Mother preparing the Thanksgiving Day Meal and the first time he soloed preparing the Thanksgiving meal for 20+ people; Michael Maddox, Butterball Turkey Talk-Line Expert joins him to talk about the Butterball Turkey Hotline to help guide you through the process to make day less intimidating; the U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims were estimated by economists at different companies in lieu of the Bureau of Labor Statistics number unavailable during the Government shutdown; Kevin has the details, digs into the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a couple of opinions along the way. 

It's November, Turkey Month,  Kevin reminisces about the years of helping his Mother preparing the Thanksgiving Day Meal and the first time he soloed preparing the Thanksgiving meal for 20+ people; Michael Maddox, Butterball Turkey Talk-Line Expert joins him to talk about the Butterball Turkey Hotline to help guide you through the process to make day less intimidating; the U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims were estimated by economists at different companies in lieu of the Bureau of Labor Statistics number unavailable during the Government shutdown; Kevin has the details, digs into the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a couple of opinions along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers the following stories and topics: Hurricane Melissa is now pounding Bermuda; President Trump returns from his 5-day Asia trip; Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President, Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) joins the show to discuss the latest Bills before Congress which align with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Interim Final Rules regarding Non-domiciled CDLs and English Language Proficiency; an editorial by Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves takes on the issue of a "truck driver shortage"; Kevin has the details digs, into the data, puts the information in historical perspective, offers his insights and opinion.

Kevin covers the following stories and topics: Hurricane Melissa is now pounding Bermuda; President Trump returns from his 5-day Asia trip; Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President, Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) joins the show to discuss the latest Bills before Congress which align with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Interim Final Rules regarding Non-domiciled CDLs and English Language Proficiency; an editorial by Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves takes on the issue of a "truck driver shortage"; Kevin has the details digs, into the data, puts the information in historical perspective, offers his insights and opinion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers the following stories and topics: Hurricane Melissa is now pounding Bermuda; President Trump returns from his 5-day Asia trip; Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President, Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) joins the show to discuss the latest Bills before Congress which align with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Interim Final Rules regarding Non-domiciled CDLs and English Language Proficiency; an editorial by Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves takes on the issue of a "truck driver shortage"; Kevin has the details digs, into the data, puts the information in historical perspective, offers his insights and opinion.

Kevin covers the following stories: update on Hurricane Melissa's path; the Federal Reserve announced its decision on interest rate cuts; the Conference Board released their Consumer Confidence Index; the difference between what is being reported vs what the people are concerned about; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin covers the following stories: update on Hurricane Melissa's path; the Federal Reserve announced its decision on interest rate cuts; the Conference Board released their Consumer Confidence Index; the difference between what is being reported vs what the people are concerned about; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin covers the following stories: an update on Hurricane Melissa; are tariffs to blame for higher coffee prices?; the National Association of Realtors reported September existing home sales; President Trump offers a plan to lower beef prices; cattlemen look for a long-term solution for beef supply; U.S., and China trade deal is drawing closer; U.S. - Canada trade deal talks terminated "Reagan ad", sighted as one of the reasons; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. 

Kevin covers the following stories: an update on Hurricane Melissa; are tariffs to blame for higher coffee prices?; the National Association of Realtors reported September existing home sales; President Trump offers a plan to lower beef prices; cattlemen look for a long-term solution for beef supply; U.S., and China trade deal is drawing closer; U.S. - Canada trade deal talks terminated "Reagan ad", sighted as one of the reasons; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers the following stories: an update on Hurricane Melissa; are tariffs to blame for higher coffee prices?; the National Association of Realtors reported September existing home sales; President Trump offers a plan to lower beef prices; cattlemen look for a long-term solution for beef supply; U.S., and China trade deal is drawing closer; U.S. - Canada trade deal talks terminated "Reagan ad", sighted as one of the reasons; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. 

Kevin covered the following stories: Hurricane Melissa has her eye on Jamaica; the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released its 21st annual Top Industry Issues; differing U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims have been estimated by economists at 4 separate companies, Citigroup, Nationwide, Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan; the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics released the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Core CPI; the Social Security Administration announced the Cost-Of-Living Allowance (COLA) for Social Security recipients; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

Kevin covered the following stories: Hurricane Melissa has her eye on Jamaica; the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released its 21st annual Top Industry Issues; differing U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims have been estimated by economists at 4 separate companies, Citigroup, Nationwide, Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan; the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics released the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Core CPI; the Social Security Administration announced the Cost-Of-Living Allowance (COLA) for Social Security recipients; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

Kevin covered the following story: Hurricane Melissa is making news in the Southern Caribbean; yet another illegal Indian national truck driver causes an accident, this time in Southern California, killing 3 people; illegal immigrant trucker accused in fatal California crash, released by Biden administration after 2022 border crossing; the trucker according to CBS news "He's an amazing guy..."; Overdrive magazine revealed the true story of the active non-domiciled CDLs; States targeted by DOT respond to non-domiciled CDL freeze; oil and gas prices are on the move; Kevin has the details, Digs through the data, discusses the information, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covered the following story: Hurricane Melissa is making news in the Southern Caribbean; yet another illegal Indian national truck driver causes an accident, this time in Southern California, killing 3 people; illegal immigrant trucker accused in fatal California crash, released by Biden administration after 2022 border crossing; the trucker according to CBS news "He's an amazing guy..."; Overdrive magazine revealed the true story of the active non-domiciled CDLs; States targeted by DOT respond to non-domiciled CDL freeze; oil and gas prices are on the move; Kevin has the details, Digs through the data, discusses the information, offers his insights and opinions.

Send us a textRites of passage on the farm include driving equipment.  It means you're old enough, strong enough, and responsible enough to take on major responsibilities.  It is a momentous occasion, and occasionally, a lifelong story will be born.

Kevin covered the following story: Hurricane Melissa is making news in the Southern Caribbean; yet another illegal Indian national truck driver causes an accident, this time in Southern California, killing 3 people; illegal immigrant trucker accused in fatal California crash, released by Biden administration after 2022 border crossing; the trucker according to CBS news "He's an amazing guy..."; Overdrive magazine revealed the true story of the active non-domiciled CDLs; States targeted by DOT respond to non-domiciled CDL freeze; oil and gas prices are on the move; Kevin has the details, Digs through the data, discusses the information, offers his insights and opinions.

We explore how the dreamy delicacy of Crazy Fingers came about at a time of great tumult in Grateful Dead history, with visits from new record company boss Al Teller of United Artists and Seastones composer Ned Lagin, plus a stop at Winterland for the Bob Fried Memorial Boogie.Guests: David Lemieux, Al Teller, Ron Rakow, Ned Lagin, Gary Lambert, Michael Parrish, Danno Henklein, Ed Perlstein, Geoff Gould, Jay Kerley, Blair Jackson, Shaugn O'Donnell, Chadwick Jenkins, Christopher Coffman, Nicholas MeriwetherSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin covered the following stories: Mortgage Bankers Association reported applications to refinance home loans; Walmart U.S. CEO, John Furner, participated in CNBC's Invest in America Forum and an interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos; Walmart announced Thanksgiving grocery prices; the latest oil and gas prices; Kevin has the details, digs through the data, discusses the information, puts the particulars into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Ward Richmond was a member of the Dallas staple (dare I say 'infamous') bands, Slick 57 and Boys Named Sue. Slick 57 toured extensively throughout the country as well as overseas in Europe and Australia. He has since gone on to release 4 solo albums, two as The Warden and two under his own name. His 5th and newest album, "Big Addict Energy" drops this November. His latest single, "The Non-alcoholic Beer Drinkin Man" is out now streaming everywhere. In this episode we get into Ward's continuing sober journey and how he handles his big addict energy. We also hear the story of that time Ward started a hip hop group and opened for Ludacris, while almost getting booed off the stage and having beer bottles thrown at him.  Be sure to check out Ward's own podcast, Truckin' On. Where he sits down with fellow musicians, entrepreneurs, spiritual seekers, and everyday legends to talk about life without filters. https://www.truckinon.com/ . Follow The Strangest Gig on Instagram: @thestrangestgig . Chris J Norwood & The Knockdown Dragout's new single, a cover of the Spoon classic "I Turn My Camera On", is OUT NOW. Streaming everywhere you listen to good music. Thor Christensen of The Dallas Morning News says, "Leave it to Dallas singer Chris J Norwood to zero in on Spoon's funky side."  See Chris and his background singers, The Knockouts, LIVE in a special trio edition on Fri. Nov. 7 opening up for Ruthie Foster at The Kessler Theater. Tickets at www.thekessler.org  

Kevin covered the following stories: Mortgage Bankers Association reported applications to refinance home loans; Walmart U.S. CEO, John Furner, participated in CNBC's Invest in America Forum and an interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos; Walmart announced Thanksgiving grocery prices; the latest oil and gas prices; Kevin has the details, digs through the data, discusses the information, puts the particulars into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin covers the following stories: tariff and trade negotiations are falling into place and the effects are coming into focus with companies looking forward with optimism; many in the media, continue to talk about the release of the of Federal Reserve minutes from their September meeting, Kevin sees contradiction from reality; former Obama Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors and current Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President, Austan Goolsbee, discussed on Fox Business News his "independent" view of the impact of the government shutdown, inflation and tariffs; September Class 8 Truck Sales were reported by Wards Intelligence; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, discusses the information, puts the particulars into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin covers the following stories: tariff and trade negotiations are falling into place and the effects are coming into focus with companies looking forward with optimism; many in the media, continue to talk about the release of the of Federal Reserve minutes from their September meeting, Kevin sees contradiction from reality; former Obama Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors and current Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President, Austan Goolsbee, discussed on Fox Business News his "independent" view of the impact of the government shutdown, inflation and tariffs; September Class 8 Truck Sales were reported by Wards Intelligence; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, discusses the information, puts the particulars into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin covered the following stories: Due to the Government (Schumer) Shutdown, JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs released their individual estimates of Weekly Jobless Claims and the number of people receiving unemployment benefits after the initial week; 5 more Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) have been removed from the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration's registered devices list; last week the Federal Reserve released their periodic Beige Book report; Kevin has the details, digs through the data, puts the information into historical perspective and offers his insights and a few opinions.

Kevin covered the following stories: Due to the Government (Schumer) Shutdown, JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs released their individual estimates of Weekly Jobless Claims and the number of people receiving unemployment benefits after the initial week; 5 more Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) have been removed from the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration's registered devices list; last week the Federal Reserve released their periodic Beige Book report; Kevin has the details, digs through the data, puts the information into historical perspective and offers his insights and a few opinions.

Kevin covers the following stories: despite the rhetoric last week, New Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA) release date confirmed amid Government shutdown; the Department of Energy terminated $7.5 Billion in grants for last minute Biden-approved projects; oil and gas prices react to U.S.-China trade tensions; International Energy Agency's prediction of crude oil supply surplus in 2026; a possible meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jingping later this month; comments by Fed-Chair Jerome Powell indicating further rate cuts this year; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions.

Kevin covers the following stories: last Friday, the University of Michigan released their first reading of the October Consumer Sentiment Survey; the truth about inflation - current vs recent years; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT) released the preliminary data on September Class 8 Truck Orders and Freight Transportation Research Associates – Transportation Intelligence (FTR) reported their preliminary net orders for September; the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released their September NFIB Small Business Optimism Index; Kevin has the details, digs in to the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions along the way.

Kevin talks about the return of Israeli hostages by Hamas, peace breaking out in the Middle East and the next steps toward a sustainable peace in the Region; the hostages' release occurred on the 108th anniversary of the "Miracle of the Sun"; a story reporting on the final revision of the 2nd quarter GDP numbers, including a "What's really going on with the economy; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and few opinions.

Bobby Weir & John Perry Barlow's classic “The Music Never Stopped” came into being when the music was briefly in danger of stopping, the song transforming from live jam to final form as the Dead struggled to solve the financial difficulties that came with a retirement from the road.Guests: David Lemieux, Ron Rakow, Steven Schuster, Steve Silberman, Sean Howe, Shaugn O'Donnell, Chadwick Jenkins, Christopher Coffman, Graeme Boone, Eric Lindquist, Benny LanderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here's some old-fashioned, good ol' Grateful Dead for you..  This week from September 18, 1970 at the Fillmore East in New York City.. we have a partial soundboard tape that has somehow survived these years to bring  us back to what it was like to hear the boys in that magical space.  The first two songs, Truckin' and Black Peter, are from the acoustic set - with Pigpen on piano on Truckin' and David Nelson mandolin on Black Peter...  The end of the electric set which we have here is blessed with a rare 'Operator' and two really well jammed out numbers - Dancin' in the Streets and Good Lovin'.  This is a beautiful recording .. soak it up.  Grateful Dead Fillmore East New York, NY 1970-09-18 - Friday Acoustic Set 01. Truckin' 02. Black Peter End of Electric Set 03. Me & My Uncle 04. Operator 05. Dancin' In The Streets 06. St. Stephen > 07. Not Fade Away > 08. Good Lovin' 09. And We Bid You Goodnight You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092625.mp3 'Everybody form a big long line and dance around now.....'   

The Deadcast unpacks the two-part extra-heady “King Solomon's Marbles”/'Stronger Than Dirt or Milkin' the Turkey,” using the instrumental to get into the Dead's 1975 dalliances with holography, as well as Phil Lesh's other unfinished pieces from Blues For Allah.Guests: David Lemieux, Ned Lagin, Ron Rakow, Eugene Dolgoff, Michael Parrish, Ed Perlstein, Keith Eaton, Nicholas G. Meriwether, Shaugn O'Donnell, Chadwick JenkinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.