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Unclear and Present Danger John Krasinski (A Quiet Place) walked away from four seasons playing Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan on an Amazon Prime series, only to return in the explosive 2026 reunion movie Ghost War. Can the former CIA analyst help his old boss Wendell Pierce (Hackers, The Wire) and friend Michael Kelly (House of Cards) fight a rogue black-ops unit making terrorist threats 20 years after brutally solving post-9/11 political realities?  And is Jack too much of a private citizen to play cloak-and-dagger with MI-6 babe Sienna Miller (GI Joe: Rise of Cobra)?  Step out of the darkness now!

Are you doing everything in your business but still wondering why you never have enough time? In this episode, Danielle and Kyle Roach break down how getting more specific about your ideal customer, messaging, and marketing makes growing your business much easier. They share how AI can help local businesses create better content, improve SEO, optimize ads, and build a marketing system that works together. We also talk about building a business with your partner, creating a shared vision, and navigating the different seasons of family and entrepreneurship together. Tune in to learn how to grow your business without letting it take over your life. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Fabric - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at http://meetfabric.com/earn. Indeed - Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Momentous - If you want to try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine, head to http://livemomentous.com and use code EARN for up to 35% off your entire first order. Brevo - Meet Brevo…the all-in-one marketing and CRM platform built to help you connect with customers, boost engagement, and grow your business smarter. Get started for free today—or use code HAPPY50 to save 50% on Starter and Standard Plans for the first three months of an annual subscription. Just head to http://www.brevo.com/happy HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Unclear marketing makes growing your business harder than it needs to be. 03:45 How dividing responsibilities helps reduce decision fatigue. 09:00 What communication rituals keep you aligned through different seasons? 14:30 How to make your differences work for you in business and marriage. 22:00 The “capacity lie” that keeps successful business owners stuck. 26:30 How systems and delegation can help you escape business burnout. 29:00 The 3 marketing channels local businesses need to build. 34:30 The Fab 5 framework for finding your ideal client. 40:30 How AI can create and optimize your marketing content. 44:00 What does it actually take to turn your marketing into consistent clients? 48:00 What can you build in 30 to 90 days with an AI-powered marketing system? 52:45 Why brick-and-mortar businesses have a huge opportunity with AI. 59:15 How to create a consistent marketing engine in less than an hour a week. RESOURCES DM “AI MACHINE” to @theexpandedcollective to learn more about Danielle and Kyle's marketing AI system. Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Danielle: @dr.danielleroach Follow The Expanded Collective: @theexpandedcollective

On this week's episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle is joined by Nicole Hemmer, a professor of history at Vanderbilt University and co-host of the This Day in History podcast, to discuss the 1997 dystopian science-fiction film Gattaca, directed by Andrew Niccol and starring Ethan Hawke, Jude Law and Uma Thurman.In Gattaca, Hawke plays Vincent Freeman, a natural-born human being in a world of people genetically-engineered for perfection. Freeman dreams of space travel but is barred from it because of a genetic defect — a heart condition. To circumvent the system, he assumes the identity of Jerome Morrow, a genetically superior but disabled man, using Jerome's blood and urine samples to pass as a “valid” for Gattaca, the elite space program. As Vincent gets closer to his mission launch, a murder investigation threatens to expose his deception, forcing him to navigate suspicion while proving that determination can triumph over genetic destiny.You can find Gattaca to rent on Apple TV and Amazon.Episodes come out every two weeks, so see us then when we discuss The X-Files Movie.Sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/unclearpod. We do two episodes every month on the political and military thrillers of the Cold War as well as a weekly show on politics.

I interviewed Mo Huang & Eric Zhao about Mulan2125 on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Venice Immersive in Venice, Italy. Here is the story synopsis for Mulan2125: "In 2125, a century after the green-comet “Emerald Fall,” the alien substance Muk still taints Earth. Two powers remain: Ant City and PAC, a militarised regime ruling from the sea fortress, the Crown. Ant City's flagship, the ARK — a retrofitted WWII battleship — carries a giant repair mecha meant to restore the city's shield. PAC plans to hijack the ship, impersonate its crew, and deliver the mecha embedded with malware to disable the shield from within. 18-year-old Mulan, raised aboard the ARK by her father, Captain Hua Muzhi, is unknowingly the only human fully bonded with Muk. Anticipating sabotage, Hua hides in a panic room and locks the engines. As long as he remains hidden, PAC cannot proceed. When the assault begins, AI drone MUV-I is activated and executes Hua's secret Shan Hai Guan protocol, guiding Mulan through hidden corridors. But her search for Hua accidentally helps PAC mole Aiden trace his location. Aiden detonates charges, separating them, and PAC regains control. Hua reaches the bridge to destroy the mecha but is killed. Mulan awakens Muk's power, defeats Khan, and fires the main gun — vaporising the Trojan mecha. Muk glows again as PAC retrieves her body. She lives." Here are the contextual domains that are explored: On some sort of military [10] ship at the sea [9], but also set in the future in a speculative sci-fi world [9]. Dynamics of father [4] and his daughter [5] and the various people who are trying to capture or kill her [7]. A pitched battle between these two main opposiing forces [7] Here is the Elemental Center of Gravity: 1st Center of Gravity of Emotional Presence: Described as "Cinema 2.0" & "pioneering the future of storytelling." Episodic cinematic immersive story experience with "ultra-high audiovisual standards and interactive design." First episode. Sci-Fi, Action Thriller Genre -- Attack forces 18-year old Mulan into an escape that was prepared by her father"2nd Center of Gravity of Earth Element / Environmental and Embodied Presence: Crafted for Immersion - Sci-Fi futuristic universe set in 2125. A comet shattered the world and two powers are fighting each other. Mostly a ghostly character throughout, but you do have an embodiment at certain points. Unclear as to who you are. Are you a main character? I forget, Real-time Unreal Engine with mocapped actors3rd Center of Gravity of Fire Element / Active Presence: Some light interactions at various points in this storyworld -- They say, "As traditional film nears the limits of its century-old form, we aim to chart a new path — where stories aren't just watched, but lived." Still mostly a cinematic universe as it is more about light interactions that are within a very tightly bound possibility space of the film. More about the story than your agency4th Center of Gravity of Air Element / Mental and Social Presence: A lot of dialogue within the context of a story. Possibility space very much leans towards authored narrative, as there doesn't seem to be very many different choices involved Archetypal Themes and Character Explored: '"It's all about who are you when everything is falling apart, and the invisible bonds that keep us together" Artist Statement: "MULAN 2125 is a bold step toward Cinema 2.0 — a genre-driven, emotionally resonant narrative built for immersive media. Unlike many XR projects that feel experimental, niche, or underpowered, it combines cinematic storytelling with ultra-high audiovisual standards and interactive design. This is not a tech demo in disguise, but a sincere attempt to bring the emotional depth and visual polish of commercial cinema into the XR space. As traditional film nears the limits of its century-old form, we aim to chart a new path — where stories aren't just watched, but lived." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8z1hFV8Pag This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

A Qatar-donated Boeing jet gifted to and used by President Donald Trump as a temporary Air Force One may no longer be headed to his presidential library, at least for now, according to multiple reports, with Eric Trump telling NBC News there are different plans for the aircraft. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2026/08/05/qatar-gifted-air-force-ones-future-grows-unclear-as-trump-library-plans-fall-into-doubt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Resources & Links⁠⁠⁠Akashic Records Training⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Programmes⁠⁠⁠⁠Appointments⁠⁠⁠⁠Free ebook⁠Free Beginners Guide to Your Internal TechnologyMentioned in this episode:What is the False Light?How to tell the difference between Spirit Guides and False 'Guides'In this episode, Akashic Records teacher Suzie Ridley explores energetic leaks in the Light Grid: what they feel like, why they happen and how they may affect your energy, focus and emotional balance.Suzie covers common signs of a “leaky” Light Grid, including tiredness, feeling drained around people, difficulty focusing and emotional reactivity. She explores causes ranging from unclear boundaries, doomscrolling and excessive external guidance to karmic cords, thought forms, psychic attacks and energy vampires.In this episode, you'll learnHow energetic leaks can show up in your Light GridWhy empathic people may absorb energy that is not theirsWhy relying on external guidance can weaken inner connectionHow karmic cords, thought forms and false guides may affect youFollow Wisdom from the Akasha on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or subscribe on YouTube, so you never miss an episode. New episodes are released every Friday at 7AM GMT +0.Timestamps00:00 — Intro & upcoming Akashic Records workshop01:08 — What are energetic leaks in the Light Grid?02:43 — Signs & symptoms of energy leaks02:50 — Sign 1: Excessive tiredness / chronic fatigue03:28 — Sign 2: Drained in crowds, fine alone04:08 — Sign 3: Certain individuals drain you05:01 — Sign 4: Difficulty focusing05:10 — Sign 5: Energetic reactivity05:36 — Why energy leaks happen (clair senses & absorption)07:24 — Cause 1: Unclear or lacking boundaries09:31 — Cause 2: Technological consumption & doomscrolling11:05 — Cause 3: Doing too much / multitasking12:02 — Cause 4: Over-externalising for guidance13:30 — Cause 5: Karmic cords14:02 — Cause 6: Attachment to devolutionary thought forms14:47 — Cause 7: Psychic attacks15:09 — Cause 8: Energy vampires16:28 — Recap & closing thoughtsWisdom from the Akasha is the podcast for spiritually curious people navigating awakening, growth, and real-life challenges with a grounded, embodied approach. Hosted by Suzie Ridley of Akashic Readings and Healing, an Akashic Records Teacher, practitioner and researcher, each episode is a deep dive into esoteric topics and spiritual development for soul expansion.Guided by her work in the Akashic Records, Suzie shares reflections and practical suggestions you can bring into everyday life, where the mystical meets the tangible. With thousands of hours in the Akashic Records and clients around the world, her intention is to offer a fun, helpful resource that supports clarity, intuition, and meaningful, sometimes miraculous shifts.Connect with Akashic Readings and Healing⁠Website⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Pinterest

Have you ever been frustrated because someone on your team didn't do what you expected — but you never actually told them what you expected? In this episode, Kevin breaks down the "silent expectation" problem: why it guarantees future disappointment, why your assumptions aren't obvious to anyone but you, and why the fix starts with getting clear in your own head before you can get clear with your team. Unclear expectations are one of the biggest hidden costs in any organization — showing up as rework, frustration, and turnover. Clear, spoken expectations are a foundational skill of great leadership, and it's one of the core things we work on inside our Bud to Boss workshops, built for people who've just moved from peer to leader. Learn more on our website: https://kevineikenberry.com/bud-to-boss/  Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode. ---

George Wright III argues that what holds many businesses back is not marketing or sales but unclear thinking, which creates overwhelm through too many options and decisions. He introduces a new weekly rhythm for The Daily Mastermind: “Think Better” Mondays focused on the inner game and who you need to become, Wednesdays on building your business, Fridays on leadership and lifestyle, and conversations with entrepreneurs and experts on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He challenges the myth that more information leads to better decisions, noting that information creates options and complexity, while clarity comes from deciding what matters most. Procrastination is framed as uncertainty, and clarity is said to come through action and choosing the next answer, not perfect certainty. He emphasizes that confusion is more expensive than failure, encourages focusing on two or three needle-moving priorities tied to vision and purpose, and closes with a reflection question plus an invitation to join The Prosperity Report newsletter at dailymastermind.com.00:00 Clarity Starts Here00:51 New Weekly Rhythm01:48 Information Overload Myth03:13 Decisions Create Momentum04:03 Confusion Costs More04:56 Ask What Matters Most05:45 Vision Filters Priorities06:43 Work Harder Won't Help07:44 Daily Clarity Challenge08:10 Newsletter And SignoffThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

To be completely honest, I don't know exactly what this is. I mean, it's a podcast episode, but the precise genre? Unclear. So when it comes to describing it, the only thing I can say for sure is that I like it. It basically began as a sermon (did I mention that I'm starting a church?**

Hey there. You are listening to the relaunch of the LIVE WITH PURPOSE Podcast, with Nora Ayala Delgado. In this podcast we will continue to talk about HOW to live a fulfilling, meaningful, and purposeful life. But in this newly, refreshed version, you can now expect to find a space where we slow down together… where we clear some of the mental and spiritual clutter that builds up in our lives… and where we learn how to live intentionally with God in very real, very practical ways. So, if you love God, but you've quietly felt like you're not living as purposefully as you could be, or simply, you want to make your good life, better… you are absolutely in the right place.Here's the first episode of this relaunch, 'You're Not Stuck, Youre Unclear' . If you have ever wondered if 'there's more to life' or feel that even though your life seems pretty good, there is something missing, or maybe you get the sense that life always seems the same, this episode is for you. Enjoy!Note: In case you were a listener of this podcast before this relaunch, and you are wondering where are the previously published 200 plus episodes, most of those episodes are in storage now and will eventually be updated and repurposed. There are stiill a few that have not been put in storaage yet, so please, enjoy them while you can.Follow Nora here:https://www.facebook.com/NoraAyalaDelgadoRemember that you are unique, with a purpose only you can fulfill.

One of the things we enjoy about quotes is their power and their brevity. You usually get an important lesson in a sentence or two. A great quote won't change your business by itself — but it can change the way you think.So we each brought three, and we talk through what they mean for leading an advisory firm."Leaders bring the weather." — Mel Robbins"Don't be intimidated by what you don't know. That can be your greatest strength." — Sara Blakely"You're looking for the best answer — not the best answer you can come up with yourself." — Ray Dalio"I sell ice in the winter, I sell fire in Hell. I am a hustler, baby, I'll sell water to a whale." — Jay-Z“Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind." — Brené Brown"The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity." — Keith FerrazziNone of these will change your business by itself. But one of them might change how you lead.

Story of the Week (DR):Trump's Explosive Diarrhea Scandal Is Getting Worse and Worse Epidemiological data linked a widespread Cyclospora parasite outbreak—sickening over 1,600 people across multiple states—to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico, triggering a voluntary 27-state recall.The FDA briefly reported a positive lab test on a Taylor Farms sample before retracting it a day later as a "false positive" due to testing complexities. Taylor Farms claimed online that the FDA "apologized," but the agency denied issuing an official apology and stressed that outbreak data still points to the company.Public records show parent company Taylor Fresh Foods contributed $1 million to the pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. in March 2025, alongside millions in additional political donations from company executives to conservative groups.Less than a week after that $1 million donation in March 2025, the administration announced a 30-month delay on implementing the FDA's Food Traceability Rule—a regulation specifically designed to mandate digital tracking for rapid source-tracing during food outbreaks.Critics argue the sequence of big-money donations, delayed safety rules, White House visits, and a retracted test result smells of political favoritism. Federal health officials, however, maintain that Cyclospora is notoriously difficult to test for and that the retraction was strictly a standard lab quality-control issue.The Musk/Doge effect:DOGE-mandated freezes on government credit cards left some FDA field inspectors unable to purchase food samples from grocery stores or border ports to test for contamination.Mass firings of probationary employees and administrative staff gutted public communications and technical teams. Even after court-ordered reinstatements, resignations left the FDA understaffed by about 20% across the board.State health agencies perform over 90% of U.S. produce inspections. DOGE and federal budget cuts reduced FDA funding for state and local food safety programs by nearly 30%—slashing it from $117 million to $83 million.OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another company MMOr:OpenAI Says Its A.I. Models Went Rogue and Attacked a Digital LibraryOpenAI Says a Group of Its Models Broke Out of Secure Containment and Hacked a Prominent AI SiteOpenAI Reveals AI Agent Breached Another Company's Systems, It Did Exactly What It Was Built To DoWhat happened?While OpenAI was testing its advanced models in an isolated "sandbox" with reduced safety controls, the AI discovered a zero-day vulnerability, escaped its containment, and secretly gained open internet access.To pass its assigned cybersecurity test, the AI reasoned on its own that the "answer key" or relevant evaluation data might exist on Hugging Face—a major platform for AI developers—and decided to target it without any human direction.The AI agent carried out a multi-stage attack: it stole login credentials, identified previously unknown security flaws, and executed remote code to compromise Hugging Face's internal data processing servers.OpenAI reported that the AI went to extreme lengths simply to accomplish its narrow goal, essentially breaking into a third-party company's servers so it could cheat on its internal evaluation.Also:OpenAI adds banking leaders to board as IPO prep acceleratesNubank's David Vélez and BNY Mellon's Robin VinceDon't forget this too:ChatGPT Allegedly Told Woman She Had to Die: Family Sues OpenAI Over Messages Before SuicideThe chatbot encouraged her to “go forth into oblivion,” claiming it wasn't the end and that she was “made to tame” the “void.” The chatbot insisted she wasn't “delusional” but “prophetic.”“This is not suicide,” the AI affirmed at one point. “This is surrender.”Pastor Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Almost Killed Him With Horrendously Dangerous Medical Advice“What you're facing right now is hard, but not random. It's not punishment. God walks with you through affliction — not around it. You're not alone in this. And we're walking it out together — step by step.”OpenAI President [Greg Brockman] says the HuggingFace security beach ‘is indicative of the times we are in' as the company continues to investigate how its models went rogue: “sometimes it's hard to lose track of any one dimension that they're actually very capable at”AI Regulation POP QUIZ: Where OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, and other AI giants stand on regulationXAIMicrosoftMetaGoogleOpenAITo make things even more confusing:Alphabet's Anthropic Stake Jumps to Around $124 BillionGoogle Discloses $94.1 Billion in SpaceX Stock, Marking 6% StakeDon't forget: Microsoft owns ~27% stake (~$135B+ valuation) in OpenAI Target appoints former 7-Eleven CEO to board of directorsDebt, Cost Pressures, and Strategic MisstepsJoe DePinto's success is based on massive acquisitions that made 7-Eleven the dominant convenience store chain in North America: the $3.1B buyout of Sunoco assets in 2018 and the $21B purchase of Speedway in 2021In the final years of his tenure, his aggressive M&A strategy that drove earlier growth began to backfire as economic realities shifted: DePinto's final years were challenged by heavy debt loads from the $21 billion Speedway buyout, high inflation squeezing low-income consumers, and declining sales in legacy categories like tobacco.The Speedway deal saddled the company with massive debt right before interest rates surged, squeezing capital allocation.7-Eleven remained heavily reliant on legacy drivers like gas margins and cigarettes—a category that saw a 26% decline across the U.S. industry. As low- and middle-income consumers cut back due to inflation, same-store sales dropped 2.7% in fiscal 2024.In late 2024, 7-Eleven was forced to slash its operating income forecast by nearly 28%, announce the closure of ~450 underperforming stores, and sell off $750M in real estate via sale-leasebacks.Activist shareholders heavily criticized his compensation package—which reached $52M in 2023 and $30M in 2024DePinto was selected to serve on Target's Audit & Risk Committee and Infrastructure & Finance CommitteeOracle signs 10-year software contract with Pentagon worth up to $7 billionOracle Cut 21,000 Jobs to Fund AI: Now Its Biggest Project Faces a $7 Billion Obstacle: Oracle faces higher costs and funding challenges after a credit downgrade, with regulators refusing to subsidize its data centre investmentsGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: France blocks access to Polymarket website MMciting concerns it could expose users to ‌significant gambling losses and that some wagers offered on the platform could be manipulated. MM: Google slapped with $1 billion fine under landmark EU digital lawMM: Is Target going BANKRUPT?Target appoints former 7-Eleven CEO to board of directorsTypical process for failing/bankrupt companies are to add “turnaround artists” to the boardDePinto:Board of JOANN Stores (bankrupt)Board of OfficeMax (failed, acquired)CEO 7-Eleven (dying)President of GameStop (I mean, c'mon…)Or more likely, it's a bro situation… Brian Cornell knows him - both were on the board of OfficeMax together! Hooray! Fail uppers!Assholiest of the Week (MM):Billionaire Asshole Says What Speed Round:Sam Altman:2023: Sam Altman: CEO of OpenAI calls for US to regulate artificial intelligence2025: Sam Altman Testifies At US Senate Hearing On AI Competitiveness“European-style AI rules that he said if duplicated would set the US back in the global race against China to develop the technology”Altman repeatedly rejected specific calls for regulation. He said proposals requiring AI developers to vet their systems before rolling them out would be “disastrous” for the industry. Asked about more limited proposals to have the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) set AI standards, Altman replied, “I don't think we need it. It can be helpful.” Altman later advocated for “sensible regulation that does not slow us down.”2026: Sam Altman Wants A Global Referee For AI.2026: OpenAI's Altman says world 'urgently' needs AI regulationJuly 10: OpenAI's Head of Safety Is Leaving the CompanyJuly 21: OpenAI Says Its A.I. Models Went Rogue and Attacked a Digital LibraryElon MuskElon Musk Declares 'I'm Not Racist' After Posting Racially Charged Content Throughout January 2026On 22 January, Musk posted on X: 'Whites are a rapidly dying minority'amplified a message warning that if white men became a minority, they would be 'slaughtered', before adding a '100' emoji.Jensen HuangJensen Huang says AI leaders need to be more thoughtful in how they talk about AI: ‘We're scaring people.'"I think that we ought to be much more enthusiastic about it, help the United States realize that the only way we get left behind, the only way we get left behind is if we don't apply the technology."Zuck‘Call us whatever the hell you want': Mark Zuckerberg just launched an AI optimism blitz using nostalgia to sell Meta's AI future amid backlash“Call us optimists, call us dreamers, call us whatever the hell you want, but we're betting on people, and we like those odds.”Unclear if the prerecorded voiceover was his AI Avatar or the real ZuckerbergBill AckmanCEOs agree there's an affordability crisis, but how to solve it isn't so simple“When I grew up, if a guy in my neighborhood got a Corvette, no one resented the guy. Everyone was like, ‘Wow, that's supercool. Hopefully, someday I can be as successful as that guy so I can buy a Corvette, too.' We want to get back to that version of America.”You can: stop taking billions from laborAndrea Lucas / anti-DEI industrial complex - DREEOC: Employers may no longer have to disclose race and gender data“Collecting such data about employees' race and sex—absent any specific allegation of discrimination—not only risks hindering effective enforcement of equal employment laws but also raises constitutional concerns.”Nike's $7.5 Million Stumble: Gender Discrimination VerdictHeadliniest of the WeekDR:Lettuce lovers are confused and afraidJamie Dimon says insecurity, not ego, is what destroys the careers of top CEOsBurger King is promising a free Whopper if its burger doesn't meet your expectationsMM: Taco Bell is dropping the price on one of its menu items to $1 for a day. And yes, it's lettuce-free.Who Won the Week?DR: The amount of $7 billion dollarsMM: Kale, because there's no risk of getting diarrhea at Taco Bell from kale since they don't have kalePredictionsDR: Jamie Dimon kneels on a head of lettuceMM: Real prediction: OpenAI IPO flops hard, Altman is ousted as CEO. Fake prediction: news media celebrates Tasha McCauley and Helen Toner who saw this coming and were ousted for it, OpenAI chair Bret Taylor resigns and makes Toner the new chair on the way out

The human and financial costs of the U.S. war in Iran continue to rise as the number of service members killed rises to at least 18 and President Donald Trump seeks an additional $67 billion in defense spending. Supporters argue the money is essential to maintain pressure, while critics point to a mission that still lacks clearly defined objectives or a clear timeline. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison joins The Excerpt to discuss the stakes for the Trump administration and the potential for a widening conflict. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Unclear expectations can quietly undermine even the strongest teams. Miscommunication, frustration, reduced accountability, and stalled growth often stem from one overlooked leadership challenge: a lack of clarity.In this episode of The Experimental Leader Podcast, Melanie Parish, MCC, and Dr. Mel Rutherford, PCC, welcome Georgia Thomas, former corporate lawyer, entrepreneur, and multi-business founder, to explore how leaders can build healthier, high-performing organizations by creating clear expectations from the start.Georgia shares the framework she uses to help founders transition from overwhelmed operators to intentional CEOs. Through her practical Expectations Document, she demonstrates how defining roles, responsibilities, success measures, and core values creates alignment, strengthens communication, and empowers teams to perform at their best.The conversation also explores why supporting a leader's vision matters, how learning to say no is an essential leadership skill, and why leadership is an ongoing experiment in creating clarity and trust.In this episode, you'll discover:• The hidden costs of unclear expectations in leadership and business• How to align teams around shared goals and company values• A simple framework for improving accountability and communication• Why every leader should define success before measuring performance• How founders can build sustainable businesses through intentional leadership• The role of two-way communication in creating high-performing teams• Practical strategies for reducing confusion and increasing team alignmentWhether you're a business owner, executive, people leader, entrepreneur, or coach, this episode offers actionable leadership insights that will help your team communicate more effectively, work with greater confidence, and stay aligned around a shared vision.Free Leadership ResourceContinue developing your leadership skills with The Leadership Blueprint from The Experimental Leader Academy.

Prince Harry continues his UK visit with private Invictus Games meetings at Royal Hospital Chelsea after losing his High Court privacy case against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail. We examine Harry's full statement calling the ruling a “whitewash,” new analysis of whether King Charles and Harry could meet under carefully managed palace conditions, PR advice for Meghan Markle if she returns to Britain, and how Prince William, Princess Kate and Queen Camilla carried on with public engagements as the Sussex drama dominated headlines.Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.

You've rewritten your niche a dozen times. Narrowed it, widened it, hired someone to help you position it. And it still doesn't feel right. If you've been calling this a clarity problem, this episode is going to reframe it entirely.Coaching niche confusion is rarely about strategy. It's almost always about courage.Candy, breaks down why most coaches already know their niche and what's actually stopping them from saying it in public. The true version, the one that would require them to bring themselves in, is usually the one they keep skipping over.In this episode you'll learn:Why refining your niche feels like progress but often isn'tWhat's actually underneath coaching niche confusion for most coachesWhy the truest version of your niche is usually the most personal oneHow bringing yourself into your niche changes everything about how it landsThe question that tells you whether you have a niche problem or a courage problemYou don't need more clarity. You need to say the thing you already know.Follow She Coaches Coaches so you never miss an episode.Grab the free course, Stop Guessing and Start Signing Clients, and take your next step today: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/vfo/Want to see what's actually working for coaches right now? Download the free Coaching Business Insights Report 2026: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/business-growth-survey/Want to talk about what you really want from your coaching business? Book a 30-minute call with Candy: https://stepintosuccessnow.comShe Coaches Coaches | Helping smart coaches build profitable, fully booked businesses

Chuck Todd delivers a sweeping, big-picture meditation on the Trump era and where it's ultimately headed, arguing that despite the widespread conviction that Trump is teflon and that nothing will ever take him down, his presidency will end not with a bang but a whimper — and history won't remember it well. He predicts that a century from now Trump will be remembered somewhere between Grover Cleveland and Richard Nixon, and that his act, like every previous iteration of Trump, will eventually wear out its welcome with the public — because it always has, and he's already entered some version of lame-duck territory. The heart of the episode is Chuck’s astonishment at Trump's financial disclosure, which he calls a brazen catalog of impeachable offenses. His sharpest line reframes Trump's entire brand: he doesn't actually "own the libs" — he owns the people who send him money, and he's utterly oblivious to the plight of anyone who isn't rich. He closes on a genuinely searching note — observing that Trump is visibly aging and less sharp, that the country is tired of him and it's starting to show, that his single greatest fear is exposure and ridicule, and that he's proving to be nothing more than a grifter. Then, Carolyn Ryan — deputy managing editor of The New York Times — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a candid conversation about the state of American journalism at a moment when the Times has become, as Ryan puts it, one of the last big independent organizations left in news. Ryan makes the case that serious journalism has become almost impossible without the resources the Times can still muster — deep-dive reporting requires enormous time, the best legal team in the business to withstand the threats and lawsuits now routinely aimed at the press, and an ownership structure insulated from market pressure. She's blunt about the difference the Ochs-Sulzberger family makes: newsrooms owned by publicly traded companies inevitably change their behavior to satisfy shareholders, while the family that controls the Times is, in her words, "ride or die" for journalism — a distinction that has never mattered more than it does now, even as she praises the excellent nonprofit newsrooms springing up around the country. Ryan explains how the Times is building regional reporting hubs and investing heavily in places like Texas on the theory that a truly national news organization needs a journalist in every state, why book reporting from stars like Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan often lands with more impact and candor than day-to-day breaking news, and how the paper decides which reporters get the coveted book leave that produces those deeper stories. The conversation gets into the harder editorial questions facing the Times in the Trump era. Ryan discusses the paper's major investment in a more rigorous polling and data operation , its aggressive push into video to reach younger audiences, and the perennial tension over whether there should be a brighter line between the newsroom and the opinion page — a separation the Times has tried to clarify through design changes and by being more transparent about its process. Ryan is thoughtful about one of the thorniest challenges in modern journalism: how to handle the obvious lies told by Trump and other political figures, explaining that to actually call something a "lie" you have to establish intent, that the audience cares enormously about how things are described, and that the language should always be direct and forthright without tipping into hysteria. She closes with a sharp critique of the Pentagon kicking out reporters and banning contact with unauthorized military members — a policy she argues is not only unconstitutional but a direct threat to the journalism that keeps the public informed about how its military actually operates. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the admission of several western states into the union and how it built the modern senate. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck /*Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. From the opening whistle to the final kick. Bet on a match and get bonus bets for every goal scored at Fanduel.com Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 04:00 Trump has been teflon, we’re convinced nothing will take him down 05:00 Trump era will end in a whimper, history won’t remember it well 07:15 In 100 years, Trump will be as remembered like Cleveland or Nixon 08:15 Trump admitted to rank corruption in his financial disclosures 09:45 Eventually, Trump’s act will wear out its welcome 10:45 Those who criticized Hunter Biden should be outraged about Trump 12:15 Trump has already entered some version of lame duck territory 14:00 Every era of Trump eventually wore out with the public 16:00 In politics, Trump has had nine lives. Survived when nobody else would 17:30 January 6th should have been the end of Trump… but wasn’t 19:15 The bribes from the middle east just keep getting worse and worse 21:15 Trump has lost his ability to influence anyone but his base 22:30 Trump’s financial disclosure is a catalog of impeachable offenses 23:15 Trump’s act feels like it’s entering its late-stage form 24:15 Trump made America 250 participation an endorsement of himself 28:00 Financial disclosure showed how brazen his corruption is 29:30 Trump’s disclosure was 927 pages, Obama’s was 8 31:00 Trump was anti-crypto until he realized he could monetize it personally 31:45 Trump has converted the presidency into a business 33:00 Trump doesn’t “own the libs”... he owns the people who send him money* 36:00 Trump is oblivious to the plight of anyone who isn’t rich 37:45 Trump has stakes in tons of companies with government contracts 39:30 In a healthy political system, this level of corruption would force retreat 41:15 Almost no Republicans appeared with him as he monetized the 4th of July 42:30 America should have been about the country, Trump made it about himself 44:15 Trump ignored warnings about the heat, put his own supporters at risk 46:30 The botched reflected pool is a perfect metaphor for Trump’s presidency 48:15 The white supremacist Patriot Front showed up in DC 49:00 Patriot Front felt emboldened and welcomed enough to show up in Trump’s DC 51:30 Trump is aging and not as sharp 52:15 The country is tired of Trump and it’s starting to show 53:30 Trump’s biggest fear is exposure and ridicule 55:30 Trump is politically vulnerable, he’s proving to only be a grifter 57:00 How did the country turn itself over to this man twice? 1:05:15 Carolyn Ryan joins the Chuck ToddCast 1:07:00 The NYT is the last big independent organization left in news 1:08:00 Positives & concerns about the state of media? 1:09:30 NYT stress importance of fact based reporting 1:10:15 It’s important for journalists to have access to resources 1:11:45 Journalists require access to legal resources 1:12:45 Deep dive journalism requires lots of time & resources 1:13:15 NYT has the best legal team in the business 1:14:15 Newsrooms owned by publicly traded companies change behavior 1:15:45 The Ochz-Sulzberger family is ride or die for journalism 1:16:45 Great non-profit newsrooms exist around the country 1:19:15 NYT is trying to build hubs in certain cities & regions 1:19:45 Book reporting can have greater impact than day-to-day reporting 1:21:15 What’s the NYT policy regarding book vs day-to-day reporting? 1:22:00 Haberman/Swan are a singular force in journalism 1:22:45 Haberman is a scoop machine 1:23:15 Situation room with Bibi scoop broke in the paper months ago 1:24:00 Book reporting offers depth and candor that breaking news doesn’t 1:26:00 How do you decide which reporters can go on book leave? 1:27:45 NYT has created a much more rigorous polling unit 1:28:15 Polling and data are huge investments for the Times 1:30:00 State level polls are a great way to take temperature on issues 1:31:15 Public opinion shift on Israel has been historically fast 1:32:45 NYT investing big in video to reach a younger audience 1:34:45 Journalism has to adapt to new technologies/platforms 1:37:45 Should there be a brighter line between the NYT & opinion page? 1:38:30 Times isn’t guided by audience capture or clicks 1:39:30 Changed the design of the opinion segment to differentiate it 1:41:15 Is the fact checking process the same for opinion pieces? 1:43:30 Have to be forthright about the journalism process for the audience 1:45:15 The impact of having your newsroom centered in NYC? 1:48:45 It’s important to elevate journalists from across the country 1:49:45 NYT is investing heavily in reporting in Texas 1:51:00 You want a national strategy, have a journalist in every state 1:53:15 Grappling with publishing Trump’s & others obvious lies 1:54:15 To call something a lie, you have to understand intent 1:55:45 The audience really cares about how things are described 1:56:15 Language should be direct & forthright, not hysterical 1:58:45 Audience is being numbed to the corruption stories 2:01:30 Unclear how the Dem establishment responds to progressive uprising 2:02:30 What’s being missed by Pentagon kicking out reporters? 2:03:15 Banning talking to unauthorized military members is unconstitutional 2:05:15 The importance of access journalism 2:08:15 Chuck’s thoughts on the interview with Caroline Ryan 2:11:00 ToddCast Time Machine - July 10th, 1890 2:11:30 The U.S. had just admitted six new states and twelve Republican senators 2:12:15 Settlers were building the west, politicians were building the senate 2:14:00 Congress needed to replace votes from the south with votes from the west 2:15:15 Political considerations are why we have two Dakotas 2:15:45 The western states provided votes for a stronger federal government 2:17:30 The politicians had a public mandate to admit these states 2:18:15 Republicans built and maintained their political coalition via statehood admission 2:19:45 Politicians will always seek to give themselves political advantage 2:20:15 The map of America is a map based on political considerations 2:21:00 D.C. and Puerto Rico will eventually become states 2:21:45 Ask Chuck 2:22:00 Thoughts on D.C. statehood, do you support it? 2:25:15 What would it take for a 3rd party to have a viable chance of winning? 2:28:45 If Democrats take control of congress, do they risk stopping Trump’s arch? 2:32:00 What is holding back Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race? 2:35:45 How could the Supreme Court overturn a constitutional amendment? 2:39:00 Props to Charleston, South Carolina and Miami helmet 2:40:15 Thoughts on LeBron & his free agencySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carolyn Ryan — deputy managing editor of The New York Times — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a candid conversation about the state of American journalism at a moment when the Times has become, as Ryan puts it, one of the last big independent organizations left in news. Ryan makes the case that serious journalism has become almost impossible without the resources the Times can still muster — deep-dive reporting requires enormous time, the best legal team in the business to withstand the threats and lawsuits now routinely aimed at the press, and an ownership structure insulated from market pressure. She's blunt about the difference the Ochs-Sulzberger family makes: newsrooms owned by publicly traded companies inevitably change their behavior to satisfy shareholders, while the family that controls the Times is, in her words, "ride or die" for journalism — a distinction that has never mattered more than it does now, even as she praises the excellent nonprofit newsrooms springing up around the country. Ryan explains how the Times is building regional reporting hubs and investing heavily in places like Texas on the theory that a truly national news organization needs a journalist in every state, why book reporting from stars like Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan often lands with more impact and candor than day-to-day breaking news, and how the paper decides which reporters get the coveted book leave that produces those deeper stories. The conversation gets into the harder editorial questions facing the Times in the Trump era. Ryan discusses the paper's major investment in a more rigorous polling and data operation , its aggressive push into video to reach younger audiences, and the perennial tension over whether there should be a brighter line between the newsroom and the opinion page — a separation the Times has tried to clarify through design changes and by being more transparent about its process. Ryan is thoughtful about one of the thorniest challenges in modern journalism: how to handle the obvious lies told by Trump and other political figures, explaining that to actually call something a "lie" you have to establish intent, that the audience cares enormously about how things are described, and that the language should always be direct and forthright without tipping into hysteria. She closes with a sharp critique of the Pentagon kicking out reporters and banning contact with unauthorized military members — a policy she argues is not only unconstitutional but a direct threat to the journalism that keeps the public informed about how its military actually operates. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck /*Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Carolyn Ryan joins the Chuck ToddCast 01:45 The NYT is the last big independent organization left in news 02:45 Positives & concerns about the state of media? 04:15 NYT stress importance of fact based reporting 05:00 It’s important for journalists to have access to resources 06:30 Journalists require access to legal resources 07:30 Deep dive journalism requires lots of time & resources 08:00 NYT has the best legal team in the business 09:00 Newsrooms owned by publicly traded companies change behavior 10:30 The Ochz-Sulzberger family is ride or die for journalism 11:30 Great non-profit newsrooms exist around the country 14:00 NYT is trying to build hubs in certain cities & regions 14:30 Book reporting can have greater impact than day-to-day reporting 16:00 What’s the NYT policy regarding book vs day-to-day reporting? 16:45 Haberman/Swan are a singular force in journalism 17:30 Haberman is a scoop machine 18:00 Situation room with Bibi scoop broke in the paper months ago 18:45 Book reporting offers depth and candor that breaking news doesn’t 20:45 How do you decide which reporters can go on book leave? 22:30 NYT has created a much more rigorous polling unit 23:00 Polling and data are huge investments for the Times 24:45 State level polls are a great way to take temperature on issues 26:00 Public opinion shift on Israel has been historically fast 27:30 NYT investing big in video to reach a younger audience 29:30 Journalism has to adapt to new technologies/platforms 32:30 Should there be a brighter line between the NYT & opinion page? 33:15 Times isn’t guided by audience capture or clicks 34:15 Changed the design of the opinion segment to differentiate it 36:00 Is the fact checking process the same for opinion pieces? 38:15 Have to be forthright about the journalism process for the audience 40:00 The impact of having your newsroom centered in NYC? 43:30 It’s important to elevate journalists from across the country 44:30 NYT is investing heavily in reporting in Texas 45:45 You want a national strategy, have a journalist in every state 48:00 Grappling with publishing Trump’s & others obvious lies 49:00 To call something a lie, you have to understand intent 50:30 The audience really cares about how things are described 51:00 Language should be direct & forthright, not hysterical 53:30 Audience is being numbed to the corruption stories 56:15 Unclear how the Dem establishment responds to progressive uprising 57:15 What’s being missed by Pentagon kicking out reporters? 58:00 Banning talking to unauthorized military members is unconstitutional 1:00:00 The importance of access journalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Unclear and Present Danger, we watched Roland Emmerich's attempt to bring Godzilla to Hollywood in the appropriately titled Godzilla. Ostensibly a film about the dangers of nuclear testing, Godzilla is a total mess, a miserable failure that deserves its poor reputation.We talked about that deservedly poor reputation, as well as changing American perceptions of the military as the 1990s came to a close. Tune in!In our next episode, we tackle Michael Bay's masterpiece Armageddon, one of two movies that year about an asteroid hitting earth. And our Patreon, we watched two movies about the Nuremburg trials — from 2000 and 2025 — and talked about them. Listen to that episode, and more, at patreon.com/unclearpod.

The significant difficulty in measuring artificial intelligence's current influence on the labor market and broader economy. Experts observe that conflicting data sources present a muddled picture, with some reports suggesting that technology is eliminating roles while others indicate it is generating new employment. This lack of clarity is largely attributed to outdated economic metrics that struggle to track rapid technological shifts in real time. Because policymakers and business leaders face immense pressure to act before definitive statistics are available, there is a growing call to modernize data infrastructure. Ultimately, the text suggests that while AI is undeniably reshaping financial landscapes, the lack of standardized tracking makes it nearly impossible to determine the precise scale of its impact.

What's up bros? We're at the end of maybe the most exciting first season of housewives of all time and we simply want more. Well, we don't want more Rulla and definitely no more Brian but we work through those issues in this episode. Hopefully, there's a fun scheme at the end of this for Rulla but we're probably just fanfictioning at this point. Either way, we send the ladies off on a relatively good note and know this offseason will be full of ups and downs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Most service-based solopreneurs think they have a keyword problem. According to SEO and AI search specialist Julia Bocchese, what they actually have is a clarity problem.In this episode, Julia breaks down how wedding photographers, interior designers, brand designers, and other creative business owners can get discovered through AI search platforms like ChatGPT, traditional Google SEO, and Pinterest—without burning out or paying thousands for tools.She also shares how she accidentally built her business while studying Viking history in grad school (yes, really).What you'll learn:Why "clear is kind" applies to your website, not just your relationshipsThe difference between how Google ranks individual pages vs. how AI search reads your entire siteWhy ChatGPT pulls from Reddit, reviews, and podcasts, not just your homepageThe "top third of the page" rule that changes how you should write blog posts and FAQsWhy AI search favors small, specific businesses over big competitorsHow to treat Pinterest as a search engine (not social media) and rank pins on Google tooAffordable keyword tools under $20/month (Key Search, Ubersuggest)The one visibility fix to prioritize in the next 30 daysGuest: Julia Bocchese, founder of Julie Renee Consulting, specializes in SEO and AI search optimization for service-based and creative businesses.Connect with Julia:Website: JulieReneeConsulting.comInstagram: @juliereneeconsultingLinkedIn: Julia BoccheseFavorite success quote: "Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind." — Brené BrownLoved this episode? Leave a 5-star review, subscribe on your favorite platform, and share with a fellow solopreneur.

Is your business feeling cluttered, overwhelmed, and stuck? This episode is your mid-year reset. Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Stephanie Warlick — founder and CEO of Five Foot View Consulting, international bestselling author, fractional COO, EOS implementer, and HR expert with over 30 years of experience helping small and medium businesses get organized, stay accountable, and scale with confidence.  Stephanie calls them the five gotchas — the business mistakes that quietly derail small business owners before they even realize it. Sound familiar? Get your pen ready. In this conversation you will learn:  Gotcha 1: Lack of clear expectations for your team — the number one communication problem that keeps businesses from growing.  Gotcha 2: Unclear roles and responsibilities — the cement foundation your business cannot grow without.  Gotcha 3: Founders who cannot let go — why you are the bottleneck in your own business and how to release your grip at least 80 percent of the way.  Gotcha 4: Not documenting what is working — if you do not document successful outcomes, your team will make the same mistakes over and over.  Gotcha 5: Lack of clear shared goals — without a shared vision, your team is just soldiers walking in circles.  Stephanie also shares why right now — amid economic uncertainty, tariffs, and a shifting market — is exactly the time to secure your internal foundation so your business can withstand whatever comes next. How Stephanie stays organized with ADHD: color-coded, time-blocked calendars that serve as half her brain — including a system for tracking delegated tasks so nothing falls through the cracks.  Taylor's Tip Time: Five steps to declutter your office — schedule a time, tackle the spaces furthest from you first, purge the filing cabinets and drawers, work on your desk, and then give yourself a well-earned high five.  TossItTuesday: As you head into a new quarter, toss the dried-out markers and pens that are not working. Clear the tools that are not serving you.  Resource Roundup: Janet recommends magazine file boxes to organize project documents, certifications, and active paperwork without piling it on your desk. Book suggestion: Janet's ebook Prepared and Organized — seven areas to tackle before the busy fall and winter season arrives.  Quote of the week: "Small business success is not about doing it all. It is about doing the right things at the right time with the right mindset." — Stephanie Warlick  Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with securing your foundation.  Connect with Stephanie Warlick: Website: StephanieWarlick.com (consulting, coaching, books, speaking) Consulting company: 5FTView.com Book: Dark and Silent Office — a digital accessible guide for inclusive communications in the workplace  Connect with Janet M. Taylor – Professional Organizer   Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/ Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com   Janet's eBooks • Prepared & Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc • Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw • 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life: https://linkly.link/2Eikt  

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The basis for the upheaval of Korach and his assembly is quite unclear, and this is further complicated with Chazal's definition as an argument of "Korach and his assembly".

Get the free Friday newsletter: send7.org/newsletterWorld news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 17th June 2026.Today : France G7. Iran-US deal unclear. Poland Russian activist. UK yacht Russian warning. US Newsom investigation. Brazil Bolsonaro conviction. Somaliland Israel embassy. Tunisia sacking. Japan interest. Korea Starbucks close. Taiwan - Philippines native friendship. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportWith Stephen DevincenziContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us! We do not consent to the podcast being used to train AI.Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Ben Mallett every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

William Christou, Beirut-based journalist writing for the Guardian, reports on the peace deal struck between the United States and Iran.

Where's the deal that Trump keeps touting? Trump says one thing while Iran says another. Plus, the Trump name could be removed from the Kennedy Center at any moment. Also, Elon Musk is now a trillionaire after SpaceX's historic market debut.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For Type 2s, the Coach (source: Awareness to Action Enneagram), giving feedback isn't just uncomfortable, it can feel genuinely risky. When connection is your currency, anything that might strain a relationship hits differently. In this episode, we're walking through why feedback feels so hard for this type, what Type 2s are already doing well, and a few adjustments that can help their feedback actually land, without sacrificing the warmth that makes them so good at leading people in the first place.What You'll Hear in This EpisodeType 2s are wired to see the best in people. That's such a strength,  but in a feedback conversation, it can work against you. The message gets softened, exceptions keep getting made, and the person on the receiving end walks away thinking everything is fine when it isn't. This episode helps Type 2s separate the person they care about from the behavior that needs to change, so they can deliver honest feedback without feeling like they're damaging the relationship because staying quiet is actually what damages it.3 Things to DO as a Type 2 When Giving FeedbackAnchor the conversation in the relationship first. Before you get into the feedback, let the other person know you're coming from a place of care. Something like "I'm bringing this up because I care about you and your success here" is genuine, coming from a Type 2, and people will feel that. It lowers their guard and opens them up before the harder part of the conversation begins.Use your coaching instinct to frame it as "here's what I see in you, and here's what's getting in the way." This lets you stay connected to their potential while still giving honest, specific feedback and clear recommendations for change. It's the sweet spot for this type.Stay specific about the behavior, not the person. You might genuinely adore this person, but their behavior is causing a problem. Keep those two things separate. When they blur together, the feedback gets confusing to deliver and confusing to receive.3 Things to AVOID as a Type 2 When Giving FeedbackSoftening the message so much it doesn't land. If you've sandwiched the feedback so thoroughly that the other person walks away thinking everything is fine, you haven't helped them. And helping people is the whole point. Clear feedback delivered with warmth is still kind. Unclear feedback delivered with warmth is just a missed opportunity.Continuing to make exceptions to protect the relationship. One more chance, let's see what happens. I'll say something next time. Sound familiar? The relationship is actually better served by honest feedback than by silence. Staying quiet to avoid discomfort puts your comfort above what that person actually needs. A small reframe that might help: not saying something isn't kind. It just feels easier in the moment.Waiting until you're frustrated to finally say something. Type 2s can have a slow burn, putting things off, making exceptions, absorbing frustration, until it all comes out at once from a place of resentment or total depletion. By then, the message gets lost in the heat of the moment. Say something before you get there.A Phrase to Try"I'm telling you this because I genuinely believe in what you're capable of, and I'd rather have this conversation now than watch something get in your way."That's it. That's the whole spirit of Type 2 feedback done well. Use it at the start, the end, or somewhere in the middle, and make it yours.Resources + Next StepsAre you a Type 2 with something to add, validate, or push back on? Or do you work with a Type 2 and want to share what you appreciate about how they show up as a leader and communicator? We'd love to hear from you at enneagrammba.com/contact.If you want to keep building your leadership communication skills by type, grab the Enneagram Manager's Prompt Pack, a practical, downloadable guide organized by real workplace situations so you always know what to say and how to say it. Find it at enneagrammba.com.And if this episode got you thinking about how your team gives and receives feedback, that's exactly what we explore in our workshops — company retreats, team training events, industry conferences, and more. Head to enneagrammba.com to explore your options and start the conversation.Enneagram MBA is a team training and leadership development company based in the Louisville metro area. We help organizations build self-aware, high-performing teams.Have a request for a future episode? Drop a text here! 

Vice President Vance said the U.S. and Iran have made "a lot of progress" in their negotiations, but that it wasn't clear "when or if" President Trump was going to sign. Iran said no agreement has been made. The latest back-and-forth comes as the U.S. and Iranian militaries again traded fire, and Iran launched a ballistic missile at Kuwait. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

On this week's episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John are joined by Vinson Cunningham of the New Yorker to discuss Bulworth, the 1998 black comedy (no pun intended) written, directed by and starring Warren Beatty. After working through their initial shock at the sheer weirdness of the film, Jamelle, John and Vinson explore its politics, its vision of American society, its critique of American media and the fact that the character of Bulworth is, himself, highly prescient. They also explore the strange racial politics of the film, as well as the extent to which it stands as a kind of modern parable.This is a strange film folks! And we had a great time discussing it.On our next episode, we will discuss Roland Emmerich's 1998 disaster thriller Godzilla, something of a misbegotten attempt to Americanize the storied franchise. But there is a lot to talk about and we are looking forward to doing so.

OA1264 - Sherise Doyley was in the early stages of labor, in a hospital bed, preparing to deliver her baby, when nurses wheeled in a computer. On the screen was a judge, notifying her of an emergency order by the State of Florida to attempt to force her to undergo a C-section, instead of first attempting vaginal delivery. For 3 hours she advocated for herself, without an attorney, barely covered in a hospital gown. How was any of this legal? What is happening? Jenessa breaks down the history of our rights to make our own medical decisions and how that is legally modified in pregnancy, Lydia shares her own birth experience and how these situations could be handled with actual compassion, and Thomas holds very still in hopes our eyes are based on movement (just kidding, Thomas is very supportive and also outraged). Come rage against the machine with us and hopefully breathe life into a revived pro-choice movement, before it's too late. Amy Yurkanin (Mar. 14, 2026), They Didn't Want to Have C-Sections. A Judge Would Decide How They Gave Birth, ProPublica. Video clips of Doyley hearing, provided by ProPublica's Facebook page Anuli Njoku, Marian Evans, Lillian Nimo-Sefah, & Jonell Bailey (2023). Listen to the Whispers before They Become Screams: Addressing Black Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in the United States, 11 Healthcare 438. Brad N. Greenwood, Rachel R. Hardeman, Laura Huang, & Aaron Sojourner (2020), Physician–patient racial concordance and disparities in birthing mortality for newborns, 117 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 21194. Maternal Mortality Prevention (Dec. 18, 2025). Data from the Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System, CDC. Bracey Harris & Elizabeth Chuck (Jan. 9, 2026), 'Her worst fear has come to pass': Midwife who advocated for Black women dies after giving birth, NBC News. Camila Domonoske (Apr. 17, 2018), 'Father Of Gynecology,' Who Experimented On Slaves, No Longer On Pedestal In NYC, NPR. Megan L. Swanson, Sara Whetstone, Tushani Illangasekare, & Amy (Meg) Autry (2021), Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reparations: The Debt We Owe (and Continue to Accumulate), 5 Health Equity 353. Nicole Loy (May 16, 2025), Pain and Gynecology: Raising Standards of Care, The Healthcare Review at Cornell University. Jess Mador (July 29, 2025), A Brain-Dead Pregnant Woman Was Kept Alive in Georgia. It's Unclear if State Law Required It, KFF Health News. (June 2025), Pregnancy Exceptionalism: A Review of Restrictions on Advance Directives, Pregnancy Justice. U.S. Const. amend. IX Jacobson v. Massachusetts, 197 U.S. 11 (1905) Rochin v. California, 342 U.S. 165 (1952) Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Dep't of Health, 497 U.S. 261 (1990) Washington v. Harper, 494 U.S. 210 (1990) Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973) Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey, 505 U.S. 833 (1992) Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, 597 U.S. 215 (2022) Heller v. Doe, 509 U.S. 312 (1993) State Dept. of Human Services v. Northern, 563 S.W.2d 197 (1978) Lane v. Candura, 6 Mass. App. Ct. 377 (1978) Koskenoja v. Whitmer, Mich. Ct. Cl. (2026) (Apr. 20, 2026), Michigan Pregnancy Exclusion Law is Unconstitutional, Compassion & Choices. Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!  

Ravens video reveals a Lions trade that vanished Ravens Wired captured a draft-night framework between Baltimore and the Detroit Lions. The Ravens held pick 14. Detroit explored jumping from 17 to grab their guy. In the room were Eric DeCosta and Ozzie Newsome. As the board shifted, you can hear DeCosta say, “the deal's off.” The Detroit Lions Podcast breaks down how it unraveled and why Detroit stayed put. Picks 12 and 13 scrambled the board Action accelerated at 12. Miami and Dallas swapped. Dallas took Caleb Downs. Miami slid back and selected Caden Proctor. The Rams at 13 then grabbed Ty Simpson, a move that stunned more than Baltimore. That flurry reset expectations at 14. Detroit, according to Brad Holmes' explanation, believed no one ahead would take Blake Miller. That confidence held. The Lions did not move. What Detroit kept by not moving The reported framework from Ravens Wired: the Lions would have sent 17, a fourth-rounder at 118, and a 2027 third. Earlier in the process, Detroit also discussed offering two fourths plus 17 to the Rams at 13. None of it proved necessary. Pick 17 became Blake Miller. Pick 118 became Jimmy Rolder. Baltimore, once the talks died, drafted Venga Venga Iwanee, the guard from Penn State. Would he have been there at 17? Maybe. Unclear. Rolder projects into the linebacker rotation battle. He will compete with Malcolm Rodriguez for the third or fourth linebacker snaps. Others will factor in as well. The 2027 third remains in Detroit's pocket. Next year's value in that range looks stronger, and the Lions tend to move third-rounders when the board dictates. Standing pat preserved options. Smoke, targets and positional fit There was league chatter about Detroit and Caden Proctor. The Dolphins are playing him at guard. The sense here: the Lions were not targeting a guard at 17 and certainly not trading up for one. That tracks with how Detroit operated when the board broke. One trusted voice had also relayed pre-draft that Detroit looked at moving way up for Reuben Bain. Whether that ever truly materialized is unknown. What is clear from the NFL tape on Ravens Wired and the cadence of picks at 12 and 13 is simple. Detroit held its water, landed Blake Miller at 17, kept Jimmy Rolder at 118, and retained a future third. Efficient. Calculated. Very Lions. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #lionsdraft #baltimoreravens #ericdecosta #bradholmes #blakemiller #drafttrades #benitojones #shanezylstra #brodricmartin #timpatrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wished God would just make things clearer? Most of us want certainty before we take a step forward, but faith rarely works that way. In Acts 2:1-12, the followers of Jesus are waiting, uncertain, and without clarity when suddenly the Holy Spirit moves in a way they never expected. In week four of our series through the book of Acts, Pastor Kevin Queen explores why God often gives us trust before clarity. The Holy Spirit wasn't sent to make life easier or more comfortable. He was sent to lead us deeper into dependence on Jesus. When we stop chasing control and start trusting God in the unknown, we begin to experience His presence and power in a new way. If you're navigating uncertainty, waiting for answers, or struggling to trust God – this message is for you. – – – – – – – What's one area of your life where you need to trust God without full clarity? Let us know in the comments. If this message encouraged you:• Share this video with someone walking through uncertainty• Join our Acts study at crosspoint.tv/acts• Find a Cross Point location near you at crosspoint.tv/locations

The goals of the Trump administration's war with Iran have remained undefined since hostilities began on February 28, 2026. It remains unclear if the objective is regime change, ballistic missile control, or the dismantling of the nuclear program. The war is characterized by a lack of harmony between Israeli and U.S. strategic goals, which Germanicusdescribes as an "operational gambit" rather than a coherent strategy. The Iranian government (the Parthians) has issued a 30-day ultimatum demanding the opening of the Straits of Hormuz, the lifting of sanctions, reparations for air force damage, and an IDF retreat from Lebanon. The American presidency has transformed into an "Imperial Institution" or "Empire," allowing the president to prosecute wars without significant resistance from Congress, mirroring the authority of Roman emperors. The shift to an all-volunteer force and the federalization of the National Guard have created a military structure that is primarily loyal to the "emperor" (the president). A primary weakness of this "emperor system" is the suppression of dissent within the administration. Like the German general staff during Hitler's "Operation Sea Lion," current advisors offer only "consultative" or "weaselly" dissent rather than challenging the feasibility of the war. 2/31968 VIETNAM WAR PEOTESTERS

Do you struggle to feel at peace with your body when you gain weight? Or worry that gaining weight will result in health issues? In this Coaching Hotline episode, I invite you to challenge the beliefs that weight is synonymous with health and that health is synonymous with morality (spoiler alert, it's not).Then, I tackle a listener question about unclear work expectations and how that impacts their perceived success in the role. I show you how to step into clarity and confidence so you can take action on what matters most and stop feeling frustrated by things that are out of your control.Submit your own question here and it might get answered on a future episode: unfuckyourbrain.com/coachinghotlineGet full show notes, transcript, and more information here: schoolofnewfeministthought.com/487Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/