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A federal judge in Texas reversed a Biden-era rule that permitted medical debt to be wiped from credit reports. Greg and Holly break down what this means.
**Content Warning** This episode includes discussions of sexual assault and attempted murder, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please listen with care.On this episode of Virtual Sentiments, host Kristen Collins speaks with Susan Brison, author of Aftermath: Violence and the Remaking of a Self (Princeton University Press, 2002; 20th Anniversary Edition, 2023). In this conversation, Brison reflects on trauma, gendered violence, and the limits of traditional philosophy. She shares the story of her own rape, the trial that followed, and how it shaped her research and philosophy. Their conversation explores the feminist claim that “the personal is political,” emphasizing how trauma disrupts trust and identity, and how recovery requires relational support. Brison also critiques the punitive criminal justice system, advocating for restorative approaches that promote healing over retribution.Dr. Susan Brison is Susan and James Wright Professor of Computation and Just Communities and Professor of Philosophy at Dartmouth College where she is also Director of the Susan and James Wright Center for the Study of Computation and Just Communities.Read more work from Kristen Collins.Show Notes:APA Studies's special issue on Susan's work, "Feminism and Philosophy"Judith Herman's Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence—From Domestic Abuse to Political TerrorNancy Sherman's Afterwar: Healing the Moral Wounds of Our SoldiersJonathan Shay's Achilles in Vietnam: Combat Trauma and the Undoing of CharacterRobin Dembroff's "Real Men on Top"Linda Martin Alcoff's Rape and ResistanceMary Ann Franks's "Democratic Surveillance"If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell others about the show! We're available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.Follow the Hayek Program on Twitter: @HayekProgramLearn more about Academic & Student ProgramsFollow the Mercatus Center on Twitter: @mercatus
(Airdate 7/15/25) Derek Steele is the Executive Director of the Social Justice Learning Institute (SJLI), an organization dedicated to improving the education, health, and well-being of youth and communities of color. Steele, a former engineer who transitioned into the field of health equity advocacy, has been at SJLI for more than a decade. He is a member of the Care First Community Investment Board and sits on the Measure G Implementation Task Force. On this podcast we look at how the hasty campaign for Measure G left LA's Measure J vulnerable and what we can do to save it. (Call into the Board of Supervisor's meeting at (877) 226-8163 code: 1336503) https://measureg.lacounty.gov/ https://lindseyhorvath.lacounty.gov/reaffirm-measure-j/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/
In this festive wedding season, what if matrimony wasn't here to affirm the intensity of love between two people but a courageous submission to the unknown? Jennifer speaks with Stephen Jenkinson—cultural activist, author, ceremonialist—about the necessary burdens of love through the ritual of matrimony. With characteristic poetic edge, Stephen challenges the Western obsession with autonomy, authenticity and safety and gestures toward a redemptive cultural project: one of radical hospitality, memory, and the mystery of matrimony as a village-making act.Together they dive into:How matrimony is distinct from weddings and is rooted in mothering culture, not just romantic loveThe lost valence of patrimony, and what it asks of usThe role of the stranger in belonging and village makingWhy being “yourself” might not be the gift you think it isThis conversation reveals how ritual and ceremony thins the membrane with other worlds, makes congress with the divine and helps us honor what's come before —so we might find our place, and responsibility, in what's yet to come.Links & Resources:Order Stephen Jenkinson's newest book Matrimony: Ritual, Culture and the Heart's Work Learn more about Orphan Wisdom SchoolGet Jennifer's biweekly newsletter for radical encouragement on the hard mess of being humanConnect with Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedIn Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.
In this revealing message, Joel unpacks our true identity in Christ and shows us who He is to us, so that we can develop an intimate relationship with Him in the secret place. The goal is that we would become mature sons and daughters who walk in total identity and authority in Christ—breaking patterns of consumerism and performance.
Awakening Together Presents Being Aware of Awareness Guided Meditations
During this episode we contemplated, ACIM, 'The Responsibility for Sight', "Undoing is not your task, but it IS up to you to welcome it or not. Faith and desire go hand and hand, for everyone believes in what he wants... What you desire, you will see.", and Thought of Awakening #183, 184, 185, 186, 187.
Undoing the Curse Big Idea: Our sin brings a curse from God, but there is One who breaks the curse. If you've ever read fairy tales or other fantasy literature or watched princess movies, then you are familiar with what we consider to be a curse and also with the striving to find a way to thwart the…
After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Pam Bondi faces growing backlash over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, with MAGA influencers and commentators demanding answers about the alleged client list. As critics question her credibility and loyalty to Trump, I examine whether this controversy will threaten her position or serve as a distraction from the administration's broader wins and priorities...
After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Pam Bondi faces growing backlash over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, with MAGA influencers and commentators demanding answers about the alleged client list. As critics question her credibility and loyalty to Trump, I examine whether this controversy will threaten her position or serve as a distraction from the administration's broader wins and priorities...
In this revealing message, Joel unpacks our true identity in Christ and shows us who He is to us, so that we can develop an intimate relationship with Him in the secret place. The goal is that we would become mature sons and daughters who walk in total identity and authority in Christ—breaking patterns of consumerism and performance.
In this revealing message, Joel unpacks our true identity in Christ and shows us who He is to us, so that we can develop an intimate relationship with Him in the secret place. The goal is that we would become mature sons and daughters who walk in total identity and authority in Christ—breaking patterns of consumerism and performance.
Awakening Together Presents Being Aware of Awareness Guided Meditations
In this episode we contemplated "ACIM", 'The Responsibility for Sight', "Undoing is not your task, but it IS up to you to welcome it or not. Faith and desire go hand and hand, for everyone believes in what he wants... What you desire, you will see.", and "Thought of Awakening" #182, 183, 184, 185.
what if you were never actually a U.S. citizen... legally? and what if your “identity” was tied to a contract you didn't knowingly sign? BUCKLE UP for a mind-bending, paradigm-warping conversation that invites you to question... everything. not from fear, but from sovereignty. especially when it comes to the unconscious contracts we enter into with systems we barely understand. in this episode, i sit down with Brandon Joe Williams to explore: the difference between state and federal citizenship why the 14th Amendment changed everything (but maybe not how you think) the legal definitions of “person,” “individual,” and “citizen” how language has been weaponized to shape compliance and identity and the ways we can break free from chains we didn't even know we had! ⚠️ PRO TIP: watch on YouTube to see brandon's screen shares as he reads directly from legal documents and court cases (link to watch here). connect with Brandon Joe Williams: website: https://one-stupid-fuck.com instagram: @iambrandonjoewilliams facebook: Brandon Joe Williams youTube: Brandon Joe Williams https://www.williamsandwilliamslawfirm.com/ want to go deeper? i host monthly SOUL SYMPOSIUMS, share private transmissions, and explore topics like this inside my patreon — a digital sanctuary for critical thinking, spiritual inquiry, and sacred questioning. if you want my full commentary on conversations like this... ...join my inner circle → https://www.patreon.com/eringunzelman/membership (drop in. linger. lurk. start a conversation. cancel anytime.) other ways to work with erin:
I. The Big Beautiful Bill in the Senate Host Mitch Jeserich gives his opinion of the so called “Big Beautiful Bill” currently in the Senate II. Supreme Court's Undoing Universal Injunctions Guest: Erwin Chemerinsky is the dean of the law school at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of many books on constitutional law including his latest, No Democracy Lasts Forever: How the Constitution Threatens the United States. Photo credit: Ron Cogswell on Wikimedia The post Erwin Chemerinsky on the Implications of Undoing Universal Injunctions. And, Analysis on the so called “Big Beautiful Bill” appeared first on KPFA.
Celebrated writer and memoirist Melissa Febos on the art of the memoir, the alchemy of personal experience and literary craft, and how to turn the raw material of life into art. We also her latest book, The Dry Season, where she examines the solitude, freedoms, and feminist heroes Febos found during a year of celibacy.We also talk about:- Writing the unspeakable and undoing shame.- The role of research and personal obsession in memoir.- Finding structure through inventory, list-making & reflection.- Balancing vulnerability with privacy on the page.- How Melissa decides what's hers to tell—and when.- Her advice on discouragement, creative play & sustaining the practice. ABOUT MELISSA FEBOSMelissa Febos is the nationally bestselling author of four books, including Girlhood, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism, and Body Work: The Radical Power of Personal Narrative. She has received fellowships and awards from the Guggenheim Foundation, NEA, LAMBDA Literary, the British Library, and more. Her essays appear in The Paris Review, The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, and Best American Essays. She is a full professor at the University of Iowa and lives in Iowa City with her wife, poet Donika Kelly. RESOURCES & LINKS:
In space no one can hear you scream, but they can hear you podcast! We're joined by Josh Boerman from Worst of All Possible Worlds to chat about a classic horror movie and finally get to the bottom of what that blue laser actually means... Discuss your favorite types of rooms with Horror Vanguard at: bsky.app/profile/horrorvanguard.bsky.social www.horrorvanguard.com (website down to minimize collective screen time.) You can support the show for less than the cost of basically any app's subscription cost at www.patreon.com/horrorvanguard Précis music: "House of Undoing" by Aleksis Tristan Shaw (itch.io/profile/aleksis-tristan-shaw). Available for use under the CC BY 4.0 license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), at https://aleksis-tristan-shaw.itch.io/dark-piano-vol-ii
7:00AM Hour 2 Jeremy White and Joe DiBiase debate what their biggest concerns are for the Buffalo Bills as training camp approaches. The guys discuss the defense, wide receivers, injuries, and more.
Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! This sermon is based on Acts 2:1–4, and Galatians 5::1–18, which is the story of Pentecost and Paul's description of the fruits of the Spirit. We're so glad to share with you our sermon from Pentecost Sunday as we commemorate the gift of the Holy Spirit and celebrate the birthday of the "big-C" Church! Hope this sermon will be a meaningful word to you this week.To find out more about our church, you can head on over to www.williamsburgbaptist.com. If you have a moment, we'd also love for you to click over to follow us on Instagram or Facebook.We are a small but vibrant and growing congregation, and there are lots of ways to connect. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can help support you in any way! Thanks so much for tuning in!
What if one of the tiniest creatures on Earth held the power to unravel one of the biggest claims in science? Meet Caenorhabditis elegans—a microscopic roundworm with a shockingly precise cellular development map. Every one of its 959 cells is pre-programmed to divide, differentiate, and die with exacting order. And here's the kicker: scientists can't explain how this perfect choreography could possibly evolve. Join Eric Hovind and Dr. Paul Nelson of the Discovery Institute as they explore how this “simple” worm defies Darwin—and why its mathematical precision is devastating to the evolutionary story. This is one conversation evolutionists don't want you to hear. Watch this Podcast on Video at: https://creationtoday.org/on-demand-classes/c-elegans-evolutions-microscopic-undoing-creation-today-show-428/ Join Eric LIVE each Wednesday at 12 Noon CT for conversations with Experts. You can support this podcast by becoming a Creation Today Partner at CreationToday.org/Partner
Solomon is like that restaurant every TikTok influencer is raving about in LA. The reviews are glowing, the videos look incredible, the hype is off the charts. But then you go, and the food is overpriced, the service is slow, and you leave wondering what everyone else was so excited about. That's what reading Solomon's life feels like. You're told he's the wisest man who ever lived, but most of what he does feels more tragic than transcendent. He builds empires, writes poetry, marries hundreds of women, and somehow loses himself in the process. Perhaps the real wisdom in his story is found not in what he did right, but in what he got wrong. If we're paying attention, we won't just admire his insight, we'll learn from his collapse.
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Sermon preached by Dr. B.J. Hutto on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church.
A sermon based on Genesis 11:1-9 Pentecost Sunday Our Redeemer Lutheran Madison WI
Lo bueno del trabajo en equipo es que cuando uno no hace la tarea, el otro puede hacer la exposición en la clase y pasar la materia."Sirenas" de Netflix se estrenó. Muy buena Mini Serie que muy probablemente vaya al Emmy y que una vez más trae un retrato de la clase alta americana, como ultimamente marca la tendencia ("Little Fires Everywhere", "Sharp Objets", "Big Little Lies", "The Undoing", "White Lotus", "Succesion", "Pretty Little Liers", "Revenge" y largo etcetera). Este Drammedy, está divertido y es muy adictivo.Reclu tiene una pelicula de off season favorita y es "Twinless" la nueva película escrita, dirigida, producida y protagonizada por James Sweeney.Hay dos recomendaciones de documentales sobre skateboarding que ponemos en la mesa. Puede no interesarte o gustarte el mundo de la patineta, pero hay muchisimo mas detrás de la tabla con ruedas y es justo lo que exponemos, algunas lagrimas reflexivas incluidas. "Stocked: The Rise and Fall of Gator" y por el otro "Bones Brigade" dirigido por Stacey Peralta. Ambos estan en YouTube abiertos y gratuitos. Si necesitan los enlaces, pÍdanlos por nuestra cuenta de Instagram.Además Karlita Diaz, o como cariñosamente la llamamos "Karlita de Jeans" nos tira 4 recomendaciones que ella ama. Sí, son bastante rosas por supuesto.
A preaching series through the book of Matthew. Join us in Matthew 17:14-23!
The details of what can and cannot be cut in the latest ‘big beautiful bill,' with the ultimate goal of making Pres. Trump's tax rates permanent. What about no taxes on social security, what about more spending cuts, and how can sane spending policies reverse Congressional mismanagement? Local US House Rep. Kat Cammack on DC swamp-culture, what's happening with the bill, and what's next
We sit down with Zach Perret, CEO of Plaid, to discuss the remarkable journey of Plaid and the broader fintech landscape over the past several years. Zach takes us blow-by-blow through journey of almost getting acquired by Visa, the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic… which quickly reversed with ZIRP tailwinds, and how Plaid navigated the volatile market conditions to build a diversified business. We explore the company's strategic pivots, including their expansion into analytics for fraud detection, alternative credit systems, and bank payments. If you've ever wondered “how do you turn from one simple product into a more durable business?” this episode is for you.Links:Come see Acquired LIVE at Radio City Music Hall!Sponsors:Statsig: https://bit.ly/acquiredstatsig24
Memorial Day is a day to reflect on the existential moral outrage and trail of tears American military might has draped over the planet since the end of the nineteenth century. Wars of choice are by their very nature a path to corruption, excess and unintended consequences. The concept of moral injuries for soldiers and non-soldiers alike, the gift of fear and being a dead man walking and how to handle regret and shame. “As beasts are beneath human restraints, gods are above them... It would be foolish and untruthful to deny the appeal of exalted, godlike intoxication....We have seen the paradox that these godlike exalted moments often correspond to times when the men who have survived them say that they have acted like beasts....Above all, a sense of merely human virtue, a sense of being valued and of valuing anything seems to have fled their lives....However, all of our virtues come from not being gods. Generosity is meaningless to a god, who never suffers shortage or want. Courage is meaningless to a god, who is immortal and can never suffer permanent injury. The godlike berserk state can destroy the capacity for virtue. Whether the berserker is beneath humanity as an animal, above it as a god, or both, he is cut off from all human community when he is in this state.” ― Jonathan Shay, Achilles in Vietnam: Combat Trauma and the Undoing of Character Those millions of men who have been in combat over the millennia have always brought home invisible scar tissue and regret that manifests in many ways but most of us take it to our graves. “…or the pilots doing nine-to-five jobs at computer consoles in Nevada killing people in Iraq and Afghanistan with drones and commuting to and from their homes like any other commuters. Imagine the psychic split that must ensue from bringing in death and destruction from the sky on a group of terrorists—young men who have mothers and a misplaced idealism that has led them into horrible criminal acts, but nevertheless young and brave men—and then driving home from the base to dinner with the spouse and kids. “Have a nice day at the office, hon?” ― Karl Marlantes, What It is Like to Go to War References: The Roots Tribunal in Congress Nick Turse Kill Anything That Moves: The Real American War in Vietnam Bill Russel Edmonds God is Not Here: A Soldier's Struggle with Torture, Trauma, and the Moral Injuries of War Clark Savage King of All Things: A Guide to Man's Martial Purpose Dick Couch A Tactical Ethic: Moral Conduct in the Insurgent Battlespace Andrew Bacevich Paths of Dissent: Soldiers Speak Out Against America's Misguided Wars Shauna Springer WARRIOR: How to Support Those Who Protect Us Jonathan Shay Achilles in Vietnam: Combat Trauma and the Undoing of Character Jonathan Shay Odysseus in America: Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming My Substack Email at cgpodcast@pm.me.
What if parenting wasn't about being perfect—but about being real?This episode goes deep with Asma Saleh (@dr.asmahan.sk), a behavioral analyst and child psychologist, as she unpacks what “gentle parenting” really means—and what happens when it gets misunderstood. We explore how to handle anger, discipline without shame, and how to help kids regulate their emotions even if you weren't taught how. It's honest, vulnerable, and packed with real-life strategies.Are you ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about parenting?-00:00 – What is gentle parenting, really? 02:29 – Does bribing kids work? 04:58 – Who is Asma Sal? 07:27 – Neurodivergent vs. neurotypical kids? 09:56 – How does motherhood reveal old wounds? 12:25 – How do we raise emotionally smart kids? 14:55 – Why modeling emotions matters 17:24 – Can kids absorb our trauma? 19:53 – How does trauma pass through generations? 22:22 – Can small comments hurt a child's image? 24:51 – Why should parents share their struggles? 27:20 – Phrases parents should stop using 29:50 – How fear-based parenting backfires 32:19 – How do threats impact trust? 34:48 – Why do we parent the way we were parented? 37:17 – How does fear shape adult love? 39:46 – Undoing fear-based habits 42:15 – Is 7 too late to change? 44:45 – Bribery vs. reinforcement 47:14 – Why kids don't listen 49:43 – Are tantrums really that bad? 52:12 – Validating big feelings without enabling 54:41 – How to teach kids safe anger outlets 57:10 – How trauma shows up later in life 59:40 – How to build emotional safety -
Psalm 8We are a gospel community making Christ Known in the valley. You can visit us at our website: vbcradford.comFill out a connect card!Our hope at Valley Bible Church is to be a place for you to come, ask hard questions, and see what life with Jesus looks like. We are not merely a Sunday meeting or an organization, but a community of people formed in and by Christ. We think of ourselves as a family on mission together.
Hello Interactors,I was in Santa Barbara recently having dinner on a friend's deck when a rocket's contrail streaked the sky. “Another one from Vandenberg,” he said. “Wait a couple minutes — you'll hear it.” And we did. “They've gotten really annoying,” he added. He's not wrong. In early 2024, SpaceX launched seven times more tonnage into space than the rest of the world combined, much of it from Vandenberg Space Force Base (renamed from Air Force Base in 2021). They've already been approved to fly 12,000 Starlink satellites, with filings for 30,000 more.This isn't just future space junk — it's infrastructure. And it's not just in orbit. What Musk is doing in the sky is tied to what he's building on the ground. Not in Vandenberg, where regulation still exists, but in Starbase, Texas, where the law doesn't resist — it assists. There, Musk is testing how much sovereignty one man can claim under the banner of “innovation” — and how little we'll do to stop him.TOWNS TO THRUST AND THRONEMusk isn't just defying gravity — he's defying law. In South Texas, a place called Starbase has taken shape along the Gulf Coast, hugging the edge of SpaceX's rocket launch site. What looks like a town is really something else: a launchpad not just for spacecraft, but for a new form of privatized sovereignty.VIDEO: Time compresses at the edge of Starbase: a slow-built frontier where launch infrastructure rises faster than oversight. Source: Google EarthThis isn't unprecedented. The United States has a long lineage of company towns — places where corporations controlled land, housing, labor, and local government. Pullman, Illinois is the most famous. But while labor historians and economic geographers have documented their economic and social impact, few have examined them as legal structures of power.That's the gap legal scholar Brian Highsmith identifies in Governing the Company Town. That omission matters — because these places aren't just undemocratic. They often function as quasi-sovereign legal shells, designed to serve capital, not people.Incorporation is the trick. In Texas, any area with at least 201 residents can petition to become a general-law municipality. That's exactly what Musk has done. In a recent vote (212 to 6) residents approved the creation of an official town — Starbase. Most of those residents are SpaceX employees living on company-owned land…with a Tesla in the driveway. The result is a legally recognized town, politically constructed. SpaceX controls the housing, the workforce, and now, the electorate. Even the mayor is a SpaceX affiliate. With zoning powers and taxing authority, Musk now holds tools usually reserved for public governments — and he's using them to build for rockets, not residents…unless they're employees.VIDEO: Starbase expands frame by frame, not just as a company town, but as a legal experiment — where land, labor, and law are reassembled to serve orbit over ordinance. Source: Google EarthQuinn Slobodian, a historian of neoliberalism and global capitalism, shows how powerful companies and individuals increasingly use legal tools to redesign borders and jurisdictions to their advantage. In his book, Cracked Up Capitalism, he shows how jurisdiction becomes the secret weapon of the capitalist state around the world. I wrote about a techno-optimist fantasy state on the island of Roatán, part of the Bay Islands in Honduras a couple years ago. It isn't new. Disney used the same playbook in 1967 with Florida's Reedy Creek District — deeding slivers of land to employees to meet incorporation rules, then governing without real opposition. Highsmith draws a straight line to Musk: both use municipal law not to serve the public, but to avoid it. In Texas, beach access is often blocked near Starbase — even when rockets aren't launching. A proposed bill would make ignoring an evacuation order a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by jail.Even if Starbase never fully resembles a traditional town, that's beside the point. What Musk is really revealing isn't some urban design oasis but how municipal frameworks can still be weaponized for private control. Through zoning laws, incorporation statutes, and infrastructure deals, corporations can shape legal entities that resemble cities but function more like logistical regimes.And yet, this tactic draws little sustained scrutiny. As Highsmith reminds us, legal scholarship has largely ignored how municipal tools are deployed to consolidate corporate power. That silence matters — because what looks like a sleepy launch site in Texas may be something much larger: a new form of rule disguised as infrastructure.ABOVE THE LAW, BELOW THE LANDElon Musk isn't just shaping towns — he's engineering systems. His tunnels, satellites, and rockets stretch across and beyond traditional borders. These aren't just feats of engineering. They're tools of control designed to bypass civic oversight and relocate governance into private hands. He doesn't need to overthrow the state to escape regulation. He simply builds around it…and in the case of Texas, with it.Architect and theorist Keller Easterling, whose work examines how infrastructure quietly shapes political life, argues that these systems are not just supports for power — they are power. Infrastructure itself is a kind of operating system for shaping the city, states, countries…and now space.Starlink, SpaceX's satellite constellation, provides internet access to users around the world. In Ukraine, it became a vital communications network after Russian attacks on local infrastructure. Musk enabled access — then later restricted it. He made decisions with real geopolitical consequences. No president. No Congress. Just a private executive shaping war from orbit.And it's not just Ukraine. Starlink is now active in dozens of countries, often without formal agreements from national regulators. It bypasses local telecom laws, surveillance rules, and data protections. For authoritarian regimes, that makes it dangerous. But for democracies, it raises a deeper question: who governs the sky?Right now, the answer is: no one. The Outer Space Treaty of 1967 assumes that nation-states, not corporations, are the primary actors in orbit. But Starlink functions in a legal grey zone, using low Earth orbit as a loophole in international law…aided and abetted by the U.S. defense department.VIDEO: Thousands of Starlink satellites, visualized in low Earth orbit, encircle the planet like a privatized exosphere—reshaping global communication while raising questions of governance, visibility, and control. Source: StarlinkThe result is a telecom empire without borders. Musk commands a growing share of orbital infrastructure but answers to no global regulator. The International Telecommunication Union can coordinate satellite spectrum, but it can't enforce ethical or geopolitical standards. Musk alone decides whether Starlink aids governments, rebels, or armies. As Quinn Slobodian might put it, this is exception-making on a planetary scale.Now let's go underground. The Boring Company digs high-speed tunnels beneath cities like Las Vegas, sidestepping standard planning processes. These projects often exclude transit agencies and ignore public engagement. They're built for select users, not the public at large. Local governments, eager for tech-driven investment, offer permits and partnerships — even if it means circumventing democratic procedures.Taken together — Starlink above, Boring Company below, Tesla charging networks on the ground — Musk's empire moves through multiple layers of infrastructure, each reshaping civic life without formal accountability. His systems carry people, data, and energy — but not through the public channels meant to regulate them. They're not overseen by voters. They're not authorized by democratic mandate. Yet they profoundly shape how people move, communicate, and live.Geographer Deborah Cowen, whose research focuses on the global logistics industry, argues that infrastructure like ports, fiber-optic cables, and pipelines have become tools of geopolitical strategy. Logistics as a form of war by other means. Brian Highsmith argues this is a form of “functional fragmentation” — breaking governance into layers and loopholes that allow corporations to sidestep collective control. These aren't mere workarounds. They signal a deeper shift in how power is organized — not just across space, but through it.This kind of sovereignty is easy to miss because it doesn't always resemble government. But when a private actor controls transit systems, communication networks, and even military connectivity — across borders, beneath cities, and in orbit — we're not just dealing with infrastructure. We're dealing with rule.And, just like with company towns, the legal scholarship is struggling to catch up. These layered, mobile, and non-territorial regimes challenge our categories of law and space alike. What these fantastical projects inspire is often awe. But what they should require is law.AMNESIA AIDS THE AMBITIOUSElon Musk may dazzle with dreams full-blown, but the roots of his power are not his own. The United States has a long tradition of private actors ruling like governments — with public blessing. These aren't outliers. They're part of a national pattern, deeply embedded in our legal geography: public authority outsourced to private ambition.The details vary, but the logic repeats. Whether it's early colonial charters, speculative land empires, company towns, or special districts carved for tech campuses, American history is full of projects where law becomes a scaffold for private sovereignty. Rather than recount every episode, let's just say from John Winthrop to George Washington to Walt Disney to Elon Musk, America has always made room for men who rule through charters, not elections.Yet despite the frequency of these arrangements, the scholarship has been oddly selective.According to Highsmith, legal academia has largely ignored the institutional architecture that makes company towns possible in the first place: incorporation laws, zoning frameworks, municipal codes, and districting rules. These aren't neutral bureaucratic instruments. They're jurisdictional design tools, capable of reshaping sovereignty at the micro-scale. And when used strategically, they can be wielded by corporations to create functional states-within-a-state — governing without elections, taxing without consent, and shaping public life through private vision.From a critical geography perspective, the problem is just as stark. Scholars have long studied the uneven production of space — how capital reshapes landscapes to serve accumulation. But here, space isn't just produced — it's governed. And it's governed through techniques of legal enclosure, where a patch of land becomes a jurisdictional exception, and a logistics hub or tech campus becomes a mini-regime.Starbase, Snailbrook, Reedy Creek, and even Google's Sidewalk Labs are not just spatial projects — they're sovereign experiments in spatial governance, where control is layered through contracts, tax breaks, and municipal proxies.But these arrangements don't arise in a vacuum. Cities often aren't choosing between public and private control — they're choosing between austerity and access to cash. In the United States, local governments are revenue-starved by design. Most lack control over income taxes or resource royalties, and depend heavily on sales taxes, property taxes, and development fees. This creates a perverse incentive: to treat corporations not as entities to regulate, but as lifelines to recruit and appease.Desperate for jobs and investment, cities offer zoning concessions, infrastructure deals, and tax abatements, even when they come with little democratic oversight or long-term guarantees. Corporate actors understand this imbalance — and exploit it. The result is a form of urban hostage-taking, where governance is bartered piecemeal in exchange for the promise of economic survival.A more democratized fiscal structure — one that empowers cities through equitable revenue-sharing, progressive taxation, or greater control over land value capture — might reduce this dependency. It would make it possible for municipalities to plan with their citizens instead of negotiating against them. It would weaken the grip of corporate actors who leverage scarcity into sovereignty. But until then, as long as cities are backed into a fiscal corner, we shouldn't be surprised when they sell off their power — one plot or parking lot at a time.Highsmith argues that these structures demand scrutiny — not just for their economic impact, but for their democratic consequences. These aren't just quirks of local law. They are the fault lines of American federalism — where localism becomes a loophole, and fragmentation becomes a formula for private rule.And yet, these systems persist with minimal legal friction and even less public awareness. Because they don't always look like sovereignty. Sometimes they look like a housing deal. A fast-tracked zoning change. A development district with deferred taxes. A campus with private shuttles and subsidized utilities. They don't announce themselves as secessions — but they function that way.We've been trained to see these projects as innovation, not governance. As entrepreneurship, not policy. But when a company owns the homes, builds the roads, controls the data, and sets the rules, it's not just offering services — it's exercising control. As political theorist Wendy Brown has argued, neoliberalism reshapes civic life around the image of the entrepreneur, replacing democratic participation with market performance.That shift plays out everywhere: universities run like corporations, cities managed like startups. Musk isn't the exception — he's the clearest expression of a culture that mistakes private ambition for public good. Musk once tweeted, “If you must know, I am a utopian anarchist of the kind best described by Iain Banks.” In a New York Times article, Jill Lepore quoted Banks as saying his science fiction books were about “'hippy commies with hyper-weapons and a deep distrust of both Marketolatry and Greedism.' He also expressed astonishment that anyone could read his books as promoting free-market libertarianism, asking, ‘Which bit of not having private property and the absence of money in the Culture novels have these people missed?'”The issue isn't just that we've allowed these takeovers — it's that we've ignored the tools enabling them: incorporation, annexation, zoning, and special districts. As Brian Highsmith notes, this quiet shift in power might not have surprised one of our constitution authors, James Madison, but it would have troubled him. In Federalist No. 10, Madison warned not of monarchs, but of factions — small, organized interests capturing government for their own ends. His solution was restraint through scaling oppositional voices. “The inference to which we are brought is, that the causes of faction cannot be removed...and that relief is only to be sought in the means of controlling its effects.”— James Madison, Federalist No. 10 (1787)Today, the structure meant to restrain factions has become their playbook. These actors don't run for office — they arrive with charters, contracts, and capital. They govern not in the name of the people, but of “efficiency” and “innovation.” And they don't need to control a nation when a zoning board will do.Unchecked, we risk mistaking corporate control for civic order — and repeating a pattern we've barely begun to name.We were told, sold, and promised a universe of shared governance — political, spatial, even orbital. But Madison didn't trust promises. He trusted structure. He feared what happens when small governments fall to powerful interests — when law becomes a lever for private gain. That fear now lives in legal districts, rocket towns, and infrastructure built to rule. Thousands of satellites orbit the Earth, not launched by publics, but by one man with tools once reserved for states. What was once called infrastructure now governs. What was once geography now obeys.Our maps may still show roads and rails and pipes and ports — but not the fictions beneath them, or the factions they support.References:Brown, W. (2015). Undoing the demos: Neoliberalism's stealth revolution. Zone Books.Cowen, D. (2014). The deadly life of logistics: Mapping violence in global trade. University of Minnesota Press.Easterling, K. (2014). Extrastatecraft: The power of infrastructure space. Verso Books.Highsmith, B. (2022). Governing the company town: How employers use local government to seize political power. Yale Law Journal.Madison, J. (1787). Federalist No. 10. In A. Hamilton, J. Madison, & J. Jay, The Federalist Papers. Bantam Books (2003 edition).Slobodian, Q. (2023). Crack-Up Capitalism: Market radicals and the dream of a world without democracy. Metropolitan Books. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit interplace.io
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Today's show is about swinging back against the corrupt political machine that steals elections, disappears whistleblowers, points fingers to deflect, and lies endlessly to the American people. President Trump said very interesting things yesterday at the Capitol, and he put The Swamp on notice: We know what you did. We know what you're doing. And we're going to expose your filth and corruption to the world.
Body dissatisfaction is affecting nearly half of young people in Australia, even keeping them from going to school. Scary statistics, so Annaliese and Tegan dig deep to discuss their own struggles with body shame and how comments about food played a significant role in their childhood. Determined not to pass on the same food trauma or triggering conversations, Annaliese speaks with nutritionist Lyndi Cohen to discover the best language to use with children. Plus, Sarah Marie offers some relatable advice for dealing with a tricky mother-in-law situation. THE END BITS We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. CREDITS: Host: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd & Sarah Marie Fahd Guest: The Nude Nutritionist, Lyndi Cohen. Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Lu Hill Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Time is an illusion—Jesus shows the way beyond it. In this thought-provoking movie workshop, David and Marina explore how linear time is a human construct, not a divine truth. They challenge our deeply ingrained notions of time and space. With Jesus as the ultimate guide to transcendence, this final 'Undoing of ego and linear time' series uncovers the gateway to eternity—where life is boundless, timeless, and free. Join us on this journey, and let the Holy Spirit teach us to laugh at the illusion of time.Listen to a 6 min summary of the podcast: https://play.headliner.app/tldl/cmaxfju68001806rwabm5chx5For more information about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, visit https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.To participate in a Living Miracles online Movie Gathering, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/courses/membership-weekly-online-movie-gatheringsRecorded live on May 17, 2025, Online, Chapala, Mexico
Clare manager Peter Keane claims his side's slow start was the reason behind their defeat in Round 1 of the All Ireland Senior Football Championship group stage. The Banner have still yet to break their duck in the reformed format, with Down leaving Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg with a 3-27 to 1-16 win yesterday. The result puts Clare on the back foot as they look to progress from the group ahead of a difficult trip to Clones to face Monaghan for their round 2 clash. Keane says his side never got up to the pitch of the game against their northern opponents.
Valerie Montgomery: Undoing Generational Silence On this new season of the Make Mental Health Matter Show with host Kelli Melissa Reinhardt, is live in-studio with special guest Valerie Montgomery. Little bit about Valerie's story from her: My father would not let us use the word “depressed” while I was growing up. Turns out, his mother, my grandmother, completed suicide shortly after I had my third baby. It had seemed so normal for her to be “miserable,” which my parents would couch as dramatic. I understand the family culture around mental illness from the inside, as a child and then a young adult. Short bio: Valerie Montgomery is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado. As the middle child of two public school teachers, she became a military spouse which brought her to Colorado. Shortly after her youngest was 15 she realized her lifelong dream of going to Counseling school. She now operates her women-owned counseling business marketing to women, but working with adults who experienced less-than-nurturing parenting during their childhoods. Find out more about Valerie here: Beyondbeautiful.net beyondbeautifulpathways.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriemontgomer https://www.youtube.com/@beyondbeautifulpathways https://www.facebook.com/beyondbeautifulpathways Want to find out when the next incredible episode of Make Mental Health Matter show is dropping? Sign up for the Make Mental Health Matter newsletter for special tips, and insider only offers. Click HERE to sign up today! Need more resources? www.makementalhealthmatter.org https://linktr.ee/makementalhealthmatter
We are continually being bombarded with news about world problems including war, starvation, violence, inequality, climate destruction etc. One response is to just ignore these problems. Sangharakshita argues that ‘an attitude of withdrawal from public concerns to purely personal ones is not worthy of a human being'. Vimaladasa explores how we as Buddhists can bring a voice of sanity and compassion into the world and act accordingly. Excerpted from the talk entitled A Buddhist Perspective On World Problems given at Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2025. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: Bite-sized clips - Buddhist inspiration three times a week. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist-audio/id416832097 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UHPDj01UH6ptj8FObwBfB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBuddhistAudio1967
Have we mentioned before how much we love The Magnolia Parks Universe? Because we really do! Join us today as we talk about Daisy Haites: The Great Undoing. This book is Kyleigh and Hannah's favorite (for now, we'll wait until we finish Into the Dark) and up there on the list for Micaela. We just really, really love Julian and need the next Daisy book STAT. We have one more book in the series, make sure to read Magnolia Parks: Into the Dark and join us on May 28! Currently Reading: Redeeming 6 by Chloe Walsh Rose in Chains by Julie Soto Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig (FINALLY KYLEIGH IS READING IT)
There's a quiet unraveling that can happen in the name of doing it all. You wake up one morning feeling like a shadow of yourself—your schedule's full, your to-do list is long, but your soul feels thin. You're showing up, sure… but not from a place of wholeness. “Something has to shift”, you think.In today's episode of Let's Be Cleere, I'm joined by my dear friend Alyssa Joy Bethke—author, mama (now to four!), podcast host, and truth-teller whose life is such an example of what it means to steward what matters and learn to release what doesn't. Her newest book When Doing It All Is Undoing You has been an anchor for countless women feeling stretched, worn, and quietly wondering, “Is this how it's supposed to feel?”Together, we talk about the ache and glory of motherhood, the refining nature of life's transitions, and the sacred undoing that often comes before deep healing. Alyssa shares what it looks like to embrace slow rhythms in a world that tells us to run faster—and how rest, surrender, and small faithfulness are often the truest signs of strength.Whether you're in a season of busyness, transition, or simply trying to breathe deeper and live slower, this episode will meet you there—with gentleness, wisdom, and the invitation to lay it all down.✨ In this episode, we explore: • How undoing can be the beginning of healing • The myth of balance and the beauty of surrender • Her CRAZY, miraculous birth story of her fourth, Jayden (you won't want to miss this one!) • Rhythms of renewal in the thick of motherhood • Why your worth was never meant to be earnedThis one feels like a deep breath. A reminder that less really can be more, and that you're already deeply loved right where you are.More from Alyssa Joy Bethke:
3rd. Undoing of Linear Time - Saturday Movie Gathering with David and MarinaJoin David and Marina as they bring us into an experience of love born from a forgiven world. Today, we open our hearts to Jesus, asking Him to show us the way. Throughout history, cultures have debated the end of the world—but what if the real question isn't about time or form, but about awakening from illusion? In this episode, David and Marina dive into the profound themes of truth, identity, and transformation through the lens of a powerful film.Ultimately, the cosmos is fading because it was never truly here. We are waking up—remembering the will of God, which transcends form and speaks only of creation, heaven, and eternal life. This episode invites you to step beyond illusion and into the light of truth.For more information about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, visit https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.To participate in a Living Miracles online Movie Gathering, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/courses/membership-weekly-online-movie-gatheringsRecorded live on May 10, 2025, Online, Chapala, Mexico
Diego Boneta knew he wanted to write a sexy, steamy murder mystery for his first novel. “And I also really wanted it to be a novel that was a great summer read.” That's exactly what he's done with The Undoing of Alejandro Velasco. Set in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, the story follows a mysterious young man, Julian Villareal, who arrives at the estate of his friend and tennis rival, Alejandro Velasco, after his sudden death. “You think he's this super rich kid from Mexico City, who's studying at UCLA, and then you slowly start realizing that he's not who he says he is.” The book is also being adapted by Amazon MGM Studios as an original series. “It's my first time doing this, where it's acting out a character that I wrote in a novel.” But for Boneta, whose father was a “national [tennis] champion in Mexico [and] played Wimbledon,” he's more than prepared to play Julian. “Julian is something that I already have in my DNA, because we've been working on this for so long now, I just want to make sure that it's the best version of the show that it can be for audiences to be entertained.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Molly revisits a listener favorite: Undoing the Urge to Overdrink — a heartfelt and informative conversation first shared just before Thanksgiving 2023. Molly reflects on how emotional triggers, life events, and deeply rooted habits shape our relationship with alcohol — and how we can interrupt the cycle to create lasting change.Molly also shares a poignant personal moment, connecting the episode's theme with the anniversary of her father's passing on Thanksgiving night in 2022, making this revisited conversation especially meaningful.This episode coincides with the launch of Just One More, Molly's new two-week mini-course aimed at helping binge drinkers take the first powerful step toward a peaceful relationship with alcohol. (Sign-ups are open now! Check the link in the show notes.)Key Topics Covered:Defining Overdrinking and Binge Drinking: Molly clarifies what constitutes a binge for women (4+ standard drinks) and men (5+ standard drinks) — emphasizing why even gradual consumption across a day still counts as overdrinking.Impact of Overdrinking Beyond Intoxication: How even without reaching a "drunk" state, overdrinking disrupts sleep, elevates anxiety, taxes the liver, and triggers inflammatory responses.Holiday Drinking Traps: Common ways Thanksgiving and other holidays can lull us into overdrinking patterns — and why "spreading it out" doesn't negate its negative effects.Personal Reflections on Thanksgiving: Molly shares her experience navigating family-induced stress (especially dealing with her mother-in-law's anxiety) without turning to alcohol, highlighting the importance of mind management.The Cycle of Overdrinking: Breaking down the behavioral patterns and emotional triggers that drive overdrinking — and how building awareness interrupts the urge before it turns into action.Tools for Undoing the Urge: Molly emphasizes key strategies:Practicing mindfulness during urgesChoosing empathy over resentment in stressful family situationsReframing thoughts to shift emotional responsesFocusing on gratitude and emotional resilienceImportant Reminder: Changing your drinking habits isn't just about counting days — it's about understanding your brain, managing your mind, and creating a lifestyle of peace and intentionality.Featured Resource: Just One More A two-week mini-program designed to help binge drinkers interrupt old patterns and create a sustainable path toward mindful drinking. Sign up here (link in the show notes)Connect with Molly:Website: www.mollywatts.comFacebook Group: Alcohol Minimalists: Change Your Alcohol HabitsLow risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:Healthy men under 65:No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.Abstinence from alcoholAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.Benefits of “low-risk” drinkingFollowing these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. ★ Support this podcast ★
2nd. Undoing of Linear Time - Saturday Movie Gathering with David and MarinaLesson 158 describes time as a trick and an illusion, with figures appearing and disappearing as if by magic. However, behind these appearances is a plan of atonement. At the end of the journey, we imagine and review our mental experiences. The movie follows the main character on a journey of love and mastery through love. This journey is not about fear but mastery through love; we must be willing and ready to achieve mastery.The lesson also emphasizes that we are in charge of time and space, and the miracle collapses time for us. We are here to undo the belief in linear time and dispel the trick of thinking there is a world outside ourselves. The greatest gift of all is our identity, created in spirit by God. God's free will is locked out from awareness, but the only remaining part of God's will is through a willingness to open our hearts and minds and let go of the past.For more information about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, visit https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.To participate in a Living Miracles online Movie Gathering, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/courses/membership-weekly-online-movie-gatheringsRecorded live on May 3, 2025, Online, Chapala, Mexico
In this episode, I'm joined by Alexandre Baril, Associate professor of Social Work at the University of Ottawa to discuss his book, Undoing Suicidism. You can access the English version of the book for free below. This episode discusses sensitive subject matter including suicide, self harm, and systemic violence. Please listen with care. You will also find English and French Canadian mental health resources below in case you require them. Undoing Suicidism (Free Access): https://temple.manifoldapp.org/projects/undoing-suicidism Safe Hotlines and Online Support Groups (French and English): -Trans LifeLine (trans/non-binary people): 1-877-330-6366 (Canada), 1-877-565-8860 (USA) -Autisme Soutien: Online support for autistic people (French Canada): https://autismesoutien.ca/ -BlackLine (BIPOC): 1-800-604-5841 (USA + Canada) Regular Hotlines (might trace your call and contact emergency services): -Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 -Suicide.ca (Québec): 1-866-APPELLE -The Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous people in Canada): 1-855-242-3310 -The Samaritains (USA): 1-212-673-3000
[00:30] Overselling the Pause (40 minutes) President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs yesterday on all nations except China. Trump officials and media pundits said the pause was all part of a grand strategy. One adviser said we're “watching the greatest economic master strategy from an American president in history.” Is this really by design, or is America quite a bit more vulnerable than Trump officials realize? [40:00] The Big Picture (15 minutes) Amid all the back and forth about tariffs and what's best for the economy, both sides are missing the most important knowledge needed to truly solve problems in this world.
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events. Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience. Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com