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Has everyone got their tissues handy? Our chapter-by-chapter segment at last reaches the penultimate chapter of Half-Blood Prince, wherein the recent actions of a certain “Prince” are discovered by Harry and friends. Also, there's a new headmistress in town and she intends to rule by committee?! Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura discuss all of that and more on episode 756 of MuggleCast. Chapter by Chapter: Half-Blood Prince Chapter 29, “The Phoenix Lament” Harry retraces Snape's final steps. And they involve knocking out Flitwick! Is this protective or adversarial behavior from Snape? Could Snape have helped the Order when they were pinned in the corridor? Did he, and we just don't know it? Harry refuses to tell McGonagall about his and Dumbledore's mission. He thinks he's being faithful, but is this smart? Is Harry's decision partly to protect Minerva? Andrew has a HUGE foreshadow alert Micah blows Eric's mind with a comparison between Hogwarts founders and the current heads of house Harry forces a funeral to happen for Dumbledore before the students leave. Is this safe? Odds and Ends: what does Horace mean that he thought he knew Severus Snape? You, like Bill Weasley, are bitten by a magically cursed beast, but not during the beast's “time of the month.” What's the beast you wanna be bit by and why? In this chapter, Harry feels the healing power of Fawkes's song. In a 1984 study done by Roger Ulrich, he examined the healing properties of bird song in real life. Ulrich's research, done between 1972 and 1981, took place in a hospital in which US State? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Morning Xtra with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! First thing to know: Is California really a US State anymore? By The Numbers: Republican Redistricting has made it harder for Democrats We live in a world of alternate realities Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on how Venezuelans are responding to President Trump's interest in making Venezuela the 51st state.
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Political commentator Mike Indian analyses the recent political kerfuffle involving Olly Robbins, Morgan McSweeney & Keir Starmer. It has exposed qualities lacking in the PM, particularly his lack of curiosity, his failure to grasp the nettle and to give direction. But he appears to have 9 lives, particularly given the fact that there is no obvious successor. It may be that the economic response to events matters more than who is in Number Ten. Given the ropy relationship between the US government and Starmer, the King's visit to the United States and his address to the US Congress has shown the value of the Royal Family when it comes to soft diplomatic power. It was a considerable PR victory, reminding the Americans why we are an important diplomatic ally. But the UK needs a fundamental re-evaluation of our geo-political alliances and should work to be more independent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Governments are adopting AI to make public services more efficient. But when it comes to maintaining citizens' trust, progress isn't linear. One outage, one confusing workflow, one moment of failure can outweigh dozens of improvements. This episode explores why the success of modernizing government services depends less on capability and more on reliability, usability and human judgment. Featured experts Doug Gartner, Principal Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services Anita Mikus, Managing Director, US State and Local Government, Kyndryl
The King and Queen will meet with US President Donald Trump in person five times over four days as they try to patch up the strained relations between the US and UK amid the conflict in Iran.And everyone involved in the visit admits it is the most risky diplomatic trip of King Charles' reign so far.Trump has said Starmer is "no Winston Churchill", he picked on his voice, shared social media posts mocking his British counterpart and called Royal Navy warships "toys" compared to American ones.But the prime minister put his faith in the so-called 'soft-power' of the monarchy, which he said, "is often able to reach through the decades on a situation like this".Only stills photographers have been invited into the Oval Office when the King meets the President, which limits the chance of Donald Trump saying something awkward in front of TV cameras.But no one can ever be confident that Trump will stick to his script at a state dinner in Washington.What the King and Queen will not be able to do on the trip is see those Epstein survivors who have written to the palace asking for a meeting.There is currently a criminal investigation in the UK into the King's younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, for the offence of misconduct in public office.Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing, but he was stripped of his prince title, his dukedom and his home in Windsor.Other police assessments are going on into claims of trafficking young women into the UK for sex.The former Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing, but he was stripped of his prince title, his dukedom and his home in Windsor over what the palace called his "errors of judgement".A Buckingham Palace source said: "We fully understand and appreciate the survivors' position, but can only reiterate that our position is clear that anything that could potentially impact on ongoing police inquiries and assessments and any potential criminal investigation that could result from that would be to the detriment of the survivors themselves in their pursuit of justice." However small the risk, it is one palace officials are not prepared to take.However small the risk, it is one palace officials are not prepared to take.
In today's episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Americas Senior Journalist Tom Nightingale as the duo discuss the collapse of Virginia's online casino hopes, delays in Massachusetts, and the latest movement across key US gambling markets.Tune in to today's episode to find out:Why Virginia's iGaming bill failed despite support from both the House and SenateThe key disagreements and stakeholders that ultimately derailed the legislationWhat gambling laws did pass in Virginia including updates on DFS and land based casinosWhy Massachusetts has delayed online casino plans until 2027 and what the ongoing study involvesThe latest developments in Kentucky and Wyoming as momentum builds around new gambling billsHost: Charlie HornerGuest: Tom NightingaleProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldLearn how Optimove's Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove's Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.
States continue to expand their review of healthcare transactions involving private equity, real estate investment trusts, management services organizations, and other investors. Join Washington, D.C. counsel Nicole Liffrig Molife, Los Angeles counsel Yanyan Zhou, and Washington, D.C. associate Margaret Rote as they discuss how the increased level of state regulatory oversight affect health services transactions and key takeaways for investors looking to purchase healthcare companies this year. Also check out our report: US State Regulatory Spotlight on Healthcare Transactions: Reflections From 2025 This podcast is provided as a service of Latham & Watkins LLP. Listening to this podcast does not create an attorney client relationship between you and Latham & Watkins LLP, and you should not send confidential information to Latham & Watkins LLP. While we make every effort to assure that the content of this podcast is accurate, comprehensive, and current, we do not warrant or guarantee any of those things and you may not rely on this podcast as a substitute for legal research and/or consulting a qualified attorney. Listening to this podcast is not a substitute for engaging a lawyer to advise on your individual needs. Should you require legal advice on the issues covered in this podcast, please consult a qualified attorney. Under New York's Code of Professional Responsibility, portions of this communication contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each representation. Please direct all inquiries regarding the conduct of Latham and Watkins attorneys under New York's Disciplinary Rules to Latham & Watkins LLP, 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020, Phone: 1.212.906.1200
Ever since Donald Trump's return to the White House and the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health, the United States has become the scene of a growing clash between science and politics. One field in particular is paying the price of this ideological battle: health. FRANCE 24's Pierrick Leurent and Valerie Defert report from Texas.
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Images of overrun apartment buildings in Colorado -- and severed fingers -- landed in the president's Venezuela speech over the weekend, part of Donald Trump's justification for his actions in Venezuela. Justice reporter Allison Sherry provides some context. Then, Colorado had to try hard to become a state. It took five attempts over two decades. In time for this year's sesquicentennial, History Colorado lays out the saga. Also, four generations of the Gresham family have weathered blizzards, drought and long nights in the calving barn -- all on the same land for more than a century. The Gresham Farm was recently named a Centennial Farm. And, Ski Mountaineering is new at this year's Olympics. The games take place in February in Italy. Crested Butte's Cam Smith will be there.
The annexation of Texas was a preview of future foreign policy.Original article: https://mises.org/power-market/questioning-annexation-texas-us-state
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In May 1974, scratch cards went on sale for the first time in the US State of Massachusetts. Free giveaway and coupon games from stores had been commonplace across the USA during the 1950s and '60s – but players could easily cheat. The mathematician John Koza was hired to make the games more secure; he succeeded in making the modern-day scratch card. He tells Johnny I'Anson how he convinced the state-run lotteries to use his invention to offer cash prizes. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from the death of Adolf Hitler, the first spacewalk and the making of the movie Jaws, to celebrity tortoise Lonesome George, the Kobe earthquake and the invention of superglue. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: Eva Peron – Argentina's Evita; President Ronald Reagan and his famous ‘tear down this wall' speech; Thomas Keneally on why he wrote Schindler's List; and Jacques Derrida, France's ‘rock star' philosopher. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the civil rights swimming protest; the disastrous D-Day rehearsal; and the death of one of the world's oldest languages.(Photo: The original scratch card. Credit: Massachusetts State Lottery)
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Welcome back, travelers! One last time, pack your bags — we're heading west. Today, we'll visit the Southwest and the West. In the Southwest, we have: Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. And in the West, we have: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. That's fifteen states in total! Today, we'll take a closer look at Texas, Arizona, Colorado, California, Oregon, and Washington. Get the text here:
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This is the third episode of our state names series. This time, we're traveling to the Midwest. Let's quickly list all the states in the Midwest: They are: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. That's twelve states in total! I'll just focus on a few of the most representative ones: Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Get the text here: Speakenglishpodcast.com/357-us-state-name-stories-midwest/
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Hi! This is part two of our series about US state names. Today, we'll explore the Northeast: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. That's eleven states in total! And today I'll focus on: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. You'll hear stories of English kings, Dutch settlers, and Native American words that still live on today. Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/356-us-state-name-stories-northeast/
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Are you ready for a trip through the United States? Pack your bags — because today we're starting a special journey! In this first episode, we'll travel to the Southeast: Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. Next time, we'll continue our trip to the Northeast, then to the Midwest, and finally we'll finish in the West and Southwest. Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/the-weird-wonderful-origins-of-us-state-names-southeast
A delegation of some 250 US state legislators is currently visiting Israel, the largest ever bipartisan group of US lawmakers to visit the Jewish state. Here for just five days, the legislators – five from each state – are seeing for themselves the conflict as well as Israel’s prowess and are meeting with top leaders. Foreign Ministry officials hope they will be imbued with an better understanding of US-Israel relations that will be manifested in their support as they continue in their political careers. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke about the delegation with Nadav Zysblat, the director for consulates in the US Division of the Foreign Ministry. (photo: Yonatan Seindel/flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a story that reads like it's jumped out of a thriller novel. Denmark has today summoned America's top diplomat in the country, after reports emerged that figures connected to the Trump administration had infiltrated Greenland to conduct “covert influence operations”.Denmark's national broadcaster has today come out with a jaw-dropping story alleging that three US citizens are suspected of recruiting Greenlanders for a US-sponsored “separatist” movement. Are they rogue operatives - or are they working on behalf of the US State? Jon and Lewis speak to the journalist who broke the story,Later, Labour are on the attack over Nigel Farage's mass deportation plan. The minister in charge of UK-EU relations, Nick Thomas-Symonds, has today been slamming Reform and the Tories for their aversion to closer ties with Europe - as well as branding Farage's migration proposals unrealistic and unworkable. He came in to the News Agents studio. Visit our new website for more analysis and interviews from the team: https://www.thenewsagents.co.uk/The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/thenewsagents Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
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Flash floods which hit the US State of Texas are now known to have killed ninety-one people. At Camp Mystic, a girls' summer camp, at least 27 girls and staff were among the dead. Also on the programme: ministers are facing calls not to cut education plans for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities; and the FBI concludes that sex offender Jeffrey Epstein did not have a so-called ‘client list' implicating high-profile associates.
This episode was originally published in February.In 2016, 24-year-old Gypsy-Rose Blanchard was sentenced to 10 years in the US State of Missouri, for arranging the murder of her mother. Her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard, had Munchausen syndrome by proxy - a rare form of abuse where she would convince doctors that her daughter was ill - leading to unnecessary treatment. The harrowing details of what Blanchard went through have made her a media sensation - but should we feel sympathy for her? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Katie Gatens, Deputy Editor of News Review, The Sunday Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Samantha Chantarasak.Further reading: Read Katie's full interview with Gypsy-Rose Blanchard Clips: KY3 News, The Act/Hulu, The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard/Lifetime, The Kardashians/Hulu.Photo: Getty Images.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
//The Wire//0300Z June 13, 2025////PRIORITY////BLUF: ISRAEL STRIKES IRANIAN NUCLEAR SITES. IRAN VOWS RETALIATION// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Middle East: A few moments ago Israeli forces conducted large-scale missile strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities scattered around the nation. The Uranium enrichment and storage facility at Natanz is currently on fire, and the Heavy Water manufacturing center at Arak has also been struck. Several decapitation strikes were reported among key leaders in Tehran, with the leadership of the Iranian nuclear program being the chief target for the first wave of targeting efforts.AC: Regarding other sites, the fog of war prevents an accurate assessment of which locations have been struck, so the battle damage assessments will have to wait a few hours while the dust settles. Iranian media is currently reporting that Iran is expected to officially declare war soon, though this may be more of a reflection of battlefield excitement rather than official government policy.-HomeFront-Washington D.C. - Immediately after the first strikes were reported, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States was not involved in these strikes.Texas: A ground stop has been issued for the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.AC: At the moment it's not clear as to what the ground stop is in reference to, other than a general security incident. More details will have to follow later on.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Right now, the immediate concerns center around a near-mid-far threat assessment model, both in terms of physical distance and time: Local threats take precedent over far-away threats, and fast-paced, time sensitive problems must be handled before long term problems that can wait. At the moment, 'near' threat concerns involve potential malign actors conducting attacks in the United States, 'mid-range' concerns pertain to logistics, shipping, and the US personnel that may be within range of any potential Iranian counterattack. Long-term concerns will develop later on as the world awaits Iran's response. Iran does not have the capability to directly strike the American homeland, but they can certainly strike many critical American sites around the Middle East. Considering that Iran had at least four days of very obvious advanced notice of these attacks, that will be a factor to consider as events develop.Locally to the homefronts of most Western nations, the chief concern is that of Iranian agents, saboteurs, and sympathizers that may be located in positions to cause problems. There are no specific threats that have come to light regarding potential terrorism within the homeland as retaliation, however those indicators would probably not be discernable before any attack anyway. Regardless of the politics behind this action, both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protests are now extremely high-risk events to attend or be located near. Currently the social situation in the United States is primed for any kinetic activity which may strike the match and light the fuse of the tensions that have been building for some time. The context of the thousands of kinetic protests being undertaken right now in nearly every single US State must also be considered; there is enough overlap between the demonstrators currently causing problems, and those who seek to carry out more substantial attacks.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground//END REPORT//
The Daily Quiz - Geography Today's Questions: Question 1: Of which US state is Cheyenne is the capital? Question 2: Durban is a city in which country? Question 3: What does the flag of Poland look like? Question 4: What does the flag of Belgium look like? Question 5: Which country's flag can be described as 'Three horizontal bands of orange, white, and green, with a blue wheel in the center.'? Question 6: What river is Liverpool on? Question 7: Naypyidaw is the capital city of which country? Question 8: Which of these countries borders Zimbabwe? Question 9: In which country is the city of Berlin? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Today's location-specific episode features US State of Oklahoma. We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Oklahoma Statutes Title 41. Landlord and Tenant.. Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions: 1) What are the basics of the Oklahoma Statutes Title 41. Landlord and Tenant Act., 2) What are the nuances of this location – what is different that stands out?, 3) Some guidance about abandoned items left behind by a tenant in a rental inUS State of Oklahoma, and 4) Where to get help in your local area in US State of Oklahoma. This episode is NOT all inclusive – you must research further in your specific area including your County, Regional District, Parish, City or any other Governing Body that involves your rental location, but today's episode will get you started!This episode includes resources for US State of Oklahoma including:Oklahoma Statutes Title 41. Landlord and Tenant. os41.pdfWelcome to Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma's guide to free legal help in Oklahoma.Landlord & Tenant - Rights and Duties | Welcome to Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma's guide to free legal help in Oklahoma.What are Your Rights and Duties as a Tenant? - Oklahoma Bar AssociationWhat are Your Rights as a (Residential) Landlord? - Oklahoma Bar AssociationTenant Demand Letters | Welcome to Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma's guide to free legal help in Oklahoma.
Dennis Porter, CEO & Co-Founder of the Satoshi Action Fund, joined me to discuss the first US State passing a Bitcoin Reserve Bill into law.Topics:- New Hampshire Bitcoin Reserve Bill passed into Law - Which other states are close to signing this into law? - Cities vs States BTC Reserve - How this impacts the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve on the Federal level - Will States mine or run nodes for Bitcoin Show Sponsor -
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In this first episode of 2025, we're plunging right into the fascinating world of sovereign wealth funds with Peter Madsen, the CIO of Utah's School and Institutional Trust Funds Office (SITFO). Peter shares his unique perspective on managing a multi-billion dollar portfolio designed to support public education in the state for generations to come. From his personal background in skiing and outdoor adventures in the Wasatch mountains to the challenges of navigating Utah's rapid growth and development, Peter provides a captivating glimpse into the day-to-day realities of overseeing this complex institutional investor. Listeners will learn about the intricate governance structure of SITFO, the innovative approach to asset allocation and risk management, and the delicate balance of delivering competitive returns while preserving the fund's long-term corpus. Peter also tackles common investment myths, sharing insights on the potential for diversified portfolios to outperform high-equity allocations over the long run. This episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of a state-level sovereign wealth fund, highlighting the importance of prudent stewardship and a steadfast commitment to serving the public good. Whether you're an institutional investor, a student of finance, or simply someone fascinated by the intersection of public policy and investment management, this episode is sure to captivate and inform. SEND IT! Chapters: 00:00-01:40=Intro 01:41-11:23= Backcountry Skiing with Utahans and the winding path to Institutional investing 11:24-20:07= Russian Historian to CIO of governing the states sovereign wealth fund 20:08-33:23= Landman – Constructing a diversified portfolio for perpetuity 33:24-37:37= The Trustees 37:38-47:29= Rethinking the 60/40 approach, avoiding duration and SITFO's GRID system 47:30-58:19= Weathering market storms and balancing upside participation and downside protection 58:20-01:06:13= Carving the evolving landscape of sovereign wealth funds, strong enough returns & outperforming benchmarks 01:06:14-01:12:13= Myth busting: Bonds can outperform equities Follow along with Peter on LinkedIn and visit SITFO's website for more information! Don't forget to subscribe to The Derivative, follow us on Twitter at @rcmAlts and our host Jeff at @AttainCap2, or LinkedIn , and Facebook, and sign-up for our blog digest. Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, business, or tax advice. All opinions expressed by podcast participants are solely their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of RCM Alternatives, their affiliates, or companies featured. Due to industry regulations, participants on this podcast are instructed not to make specific trade recommendations, nor reference past or potential profits. And listeners are reminded that managed futures, commodity trading, and other alternative investments are complex and carry a risk of substantial losses. As such, they are not suitable for all investors. For more information, visit www.rcmalternatives.com/disclaimer
SEASON 3 EPISODE 77: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: Trump's return to the world of TV interviews is important (and crazy) but the shooting of the head of United Health Care just blocks from my home actually seems to be one of the watershed moments of 21st Century American Politics. We have often descended into the slough of despond that all political parties, voting, law, government, the entirety of the power structure mean nothing and that the only way to change things is violence. I think we're entering such a stage. If so: fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night. AS TO TRUMP apart from his latest threat to imprison opponents (everybody on the January 6 House Committee should go to jail) did anybody notice his insistence that we are "subsidizing" Mexico and Canada by $100 Billion a year and at those rates they should become states. Wait. What? Mr. Numb Nuts Psycho President? If Mexico is a STATE in the United States – you know, where you are right now – the people LIVING there become CITIZENS of the United States, so not only can't you deport people from the US State of Mexico… but you can't put up a wall between Texas and the state of Mexico and in fact you can't inhibit movement BETWEEN Mexico and any state of the union. I hope somebody told MAGA about Trump's new Mexico solution: make it a state. That'd be two senators from Mexico and if New York has 20 million people, 26 congressmen, Mexico with130 million people at 13 congressmen per 10 million residents would get 169 Congressional seats. Trump proposes giving Mexico 169 seats in the US Congress. Also a GOP Senate operative uses the A-word on Tulsi Gabbard, and a Trump operative is ready to blackmail Republican Senators to get Pete Hegseth confirmed anyway. B-Block (25:00) THE OTHER WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: "Democratic" Governor Polis again sides with Sideshow Bob Kennedy. Laura Loomer isn't just hateful, she's stupid. And Marshal Petain would be proud: Jeff Bezos, Joe Scarborough, and Mika Brzezinski all double down on collaborating with the Trump Regime. C-Block (35:55) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: My Lunch With Elie. How a delightful afternoon getting to meet Elie Mystal meant I did NOT meet Martin Scorsese. That, in turns, evokes the story of Francis Ford Coppola unintentionally paying a former colleague of mine something like a million dollars to be in the background of one scene in Godfather II.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he delivers the latest insights shaping America and the world. In today's episode, we cover: Fallout from Biden's Pardon of Hunter: Democrats and media critics, from Axios to CNN, express outrage and concern over President Biden's sweeping pardon of his son Hunter. We explore how this unprecedented move is fueling calls for reform at the Department of Justice and FBI. Trump's Tariff Wars Update: Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau scrambles to placate President-elect Trump, even entertaining a cheeky suggestion to make Canada the 51st state. Meanwhile, Mexico's response to tariff threats is less accommodating, raising tensions across North America. The New World Screw Worm Crisis: A devastating pest is spreading from Central America to the U.S., impacting cattle and potentially humans. We delve into its origins, ties to illegal immigration, and why it poses a serious threat to agriculture and health. Global Updates: From potential sanctions relief in Syria to secret Chinese gold purchases and the controversial halt to deep-sea mining in Norway, we take a tour of the stories shaping the international landscape. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32
One of the most enjoyable activities is traveling on vacation – at least for most people, but it takes a special sort of individual who actually loves to plan the activities when it comes to traveling. I know I don't love it, but I am also willing to admit that I have opinions on where to go and what to see. Today we are going to have a conversation where wanted interest and unwanted responsibility intersect. … Welcome to EP 163: Architectural Wanderlust. [Note: If you are reading this via email, click here to access the on-site audio player] Today Andrew and I are going to talk about traveling for architects and how certain technologies have emerged that have made the process of planning excursions and itineraries a joy. Gone is the laborious process of buying travel books, searching the various “activities” based websites, where you are hoping that the comment and review from Frank from when he visited Bilboa last September actually is in some alignment with your own perceptions (or even values … is Frank an Architect?) The premise for today's post and conversation are simple ... what happens when you use Artificial Intelligence to plan a vacation for you? What does the problem solving process look like, what sort of questions should you ask, and finally, a look about the sort of returns you get in response. Question #1 jump to 6:02 Prompt Entered: You are an architect going on vacation with the goal of selecting a place that is rich in its architectural culture as well as the opportunities to visit and experience significant architectural projects and properties. Once we have completed this exercise, I will ask you to put together a daily itinerary of things to see and places to visit. We will start this exercise by having you recommend 10 potential destinations for me to visit, but I want you to ask me a series of questions to make sure that you have the information and guidance you need to make an appropriate recommendation. The Response: To recommend the perfect architectural destination for your vacation, I'll need to ask you a few questions to better tailor the suggestions to your preferences: Style of Architecture: Do you have a specific architectural style you're most interested in (e.g., modernism, classical, vernacular, sustainable design, etc.)? Cultural Experience: Would you like to immerse yourself in a place with a deep historical architectural legacy, or do you prefer contemporary and cutting-edge architecture? Travel Comfort: Are you comfortable with long-distance travel, or do you prefer something closer (considering travel time as part of the week)? Interests Beyond Architecture: Would you like a mix of architectural exploration with other cultural experiences, such as museums, cuisine, or natural landscapes? Activity Level: Do you prefer a more relaxed trip with guided tours and time to reflect on the buildings, or are you looking for an immersive, on-the-go experience? Sustainability: Would you like to visit places known for sustainable architecture and environmentally conscious design, or is this not a priority for you? The prompt above was a good starting place to begin this exercise. To better understand your holiday objectives, getting the program to engage with about what you hope to accomplish is a great place to start. You could get as specific as you want here, adding in all sorts of parameters, but for my process, I wanted to keep this fairly high level in order to potentially discover some place I should be visiting that I might not be considering. Question #2 jump to 13:10 I asked ChatGPT to prepare a World map indicating the locations that were selected ... this was a completely failed experiment. This image is the result of 11 attempts. Prompt Entered: For each of these cities, can you rate how safe they are for tourists on a scale from 1-10 based on the US State department travel announcements? The Response: Barcelona, Spain
One of the most enjoyable activities is traveling on vacation – at least for most people, but it takes a special sort of individual who actually loves to plan the activities when it comes to traveling. I know I don't love it, but I am also willing to admit that I have opinions on where to go and what to see. Today we are going to have a conversation where wanted interest and unwanted responsibility intersect. … Welcome to EP 163: Architectural Wanderlust. [Note: If you are reading this via email, click here to access the on-site audio player] [hoops name="top1"] Today Andrew and I are going to talk about traveling for architects and how certain technologies have emerged that have made the process of planning excursions and itineraries a joy. Gone is the laborious process of buying travel books, searching the various “activities” based websites, where you are hoping that the comment and review from Frank from when he visited Bilboa last September actually is in some alignment with your own perceptions (or even values … is Frank an Architect?) The premise for today's post and conversation are simple ... what happens when you use Artificial Intelligence to plan a vacation for you? What does the problem solving process look like, what sort of questions should you ask, and finally, a look about the sort of returns you get in response. Question #1 jump to 6:02 Prompt Entered: You are an architect going on vacation with the goal of selecting a place that is rich in its architectural culture as well as the opportunities to visit and experience significant architectural projects and properties. Once we have completed this exercise, I will ask you to put together a daily itinerary of things to see and places to visit. We will start this exercise by having you recommend 10 potential destinations for me to visit, but I want you to ask me a series of questions to make sure that you have the information and guidance you need to make an appropriate recommendation. The Response: To recommend the perfect architectural destination for your vacation, I'll need to ask you a few questions to better tailor the suggestions to your preferences: Style of Architecture: Do you have a specific architectural style you're most interested in (e.g., modernism, classical, vernacular, sustainable design, etc.)? Cultural Experience: Would you like to immerse yourself in a place with a deep historical architectural legacy, or do you prefer contemporary and cutting-edge architecture? Travel Comfort: Are you comfortable with long-distance travel, or do you prefer something closer (considering travel time as part of the week)? Interests Beyond Architecture: Would you like a mix of architectural exploration with other cultural experiences, such as museums, cuisine, or natural landscapes? Activity Level: Do you prefer a more relaxed trip with guided tours and time to reflect on the buildings, or are you looking for an immersive, on-the-go experience? Sustainability: Would you like to visit places known for sustainable architecture and environmentally conscious design, or is this not a priority for you? The prompt above was a good starting place to begin this exercise. To better understand your holiday objectives, getting the program to engage with about what you hope to accomplish is a great place to start. You could get as specific as you want here, adding in all sorts of parameters, but for my process, I wanted to keep this fairly high level in order to potentially discover some place I should be visiting that I might not be considering. Question #2 jump to 13:10 I asked ChatGPT to prepare a World map indicating the locations that were selected ... this was a completely failed experiment. This image is the result of 11 attempts. Prompt Entered: For each of these cities, can you rate how safe they are for tourists on a scale from 1-10 based on the US State department travel announcements? The Response:
A court room in the US State of Nevada provided the setting for the recent hearing between media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his children, over who will inherit his empire on the 93 year old's death. The succession battle, worthy of the TV drama Succession, which was partly inspired by the Murdoch dynasty, was played out behind closed doors and it's unlikely that the decision, when it comes, will be made available to the public. Murdoch's News Corp owns hundreds of newspapers and media outlets around the world. It includes the right-leaning Fox News in the US, which gave Donald Trump a major platform in the run-up to the 2016 Presidential election, as well as widely read newspapers like the Sun in the UK. Speculation over who is most likely to take control of the multi-billion dollar business currently centres around the eldest son Lachlan Murdoch, the sibling most closely aligned to his father in terms of their vision for the future. But at this point the outcome all depends on whether legally such a takeover can happen. So, on this week's Inquiry, we're asking ‘What's the succession plan for Murdoch's empire?' Contributors: Walter Marsh, Journalist and Author of Young Rupert: The Making of the Murdoch Empire, South Australia David Folkenflik, Media Correspondent NPR News, Author of Murdoch's World: The Last of the Old Media Empires, USA Reid Weisbord, Distinguished Professor of Law, Rutgers Law School, Visiting Professor, Columbia University, USA Alice Enders, Chief Economist, Enders Analysis, UK Presenter: Tanya Beckett Producers: Louise Clarke and Jill Collins Researcher: Matt Toulson Editor: Tara McDermott Technical Producer: Nicky Edwards Broadcast Co-ordinator: Jacqui Johnson (Image: Reuters/Mike Segar)
Hurricane Helene heads to US state of Georgia after hitting Florida. Also: Japan has a new prime minister; actress Maggie Smith dies.