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On this episode of Say Something Interesting Brent and Megan discuss last weekend's talk at EastLake. Other topics include the Little Mermaid soundtrack, OnePiece cards, and being surprised by delight.

Saundra Weddle joins fellow Venetianist Jana Byars to talk about her pathbreaking new release, The Brothel and Beyond: An Urban History of the Sex Trade in Early Modern Venice (Penn State UP, 2026). This book deepens our understanding of women's engagement in urban life through a close study of Venice's sex trade. Centering questions of gender, agency, and mobility, it reveals how sex workers were embedded in the social and spatial fabric of the city. From the fourteenth through the seventeenth centuries, the Venetian government attempted to control commercial sex by segregating it in municipal brothels in Rialto and later by minimizing the public's contact with sex workers, limiting their profits, and cracking down on recruitment. These decentralized efforts proved ineffective, and women who performed this labor lived and worked throughout the city. This book traces the diffusion of sex work from the brothels to the alleys, gondola landings, taverns, bathhouses, and peripheral squares of Venice. Saundra Weddle uses legislation, criminal records, contemporary chronicles, and other archival sources to reconstruct the networks of sex workers, procuresses, clients, landlords, and others who facilitated or profited from their labor. Using maps and photographs of key sites, Weddle demonstrates how the built environment both constrained and enabled women's practices, offering an alternative urban history that foregrounds embodied experiences and vernacular spaces. By assigning new meanings to everyday locations and spatial conditions, this study challenges monument- and elite-centered narratives of Venice and redefines the place of women within its urban history. It will be of interest to scholars of architectural and urban history, women and gender studies, early modern social history, and Italian studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Saundra Weddle joins fellow Venetianist Jana Byars to talk about her pathbreaking new release, The Brothel and Beyond: An Urban History of the Sex Trade in Early Modern Venice (Penn State UP, 2026). This book deepens our understanding of women's engagement in urban life through a close study of Venice's sex trade. Centering questions of gender, agency, and mobility, it reveals how sex workers were embedded in the social and spatial fabric of the city. From the fourteenth through the seventeenth centuries, the Venetian government attempted to control commercial sex by segregating it in municipal brothels in Rialto and later by minimizing the public's contact with sex workers, limiting their profits, and cracking down on recruitment. These decentralized efforts proved ineffective, and women who performed this labor lived and worked throughout the city. This book traces the diffusion of sex work from the brothels to the alleys, gondola landings, taverns, bathhouses, and peripheral squares of Venice. Saundra Weddle uses legislation, criminal records, contemporary chronicles, and other archival sources to reconstruct the networks of sex workers, procuresses, clients, landlords, and others who facilitated or profited from their labor. Using maps and photographs of key sites, Weddle demonstrates how the built environment both constrained and enabled women's practices, offering an alternative urban history that foregrounds embodied experiences and vernacular spaces. By assigning new meanings to everyday locations and spatial conditions, this study challenges monument- and elite-centered narratives of Venice and redefines the place of women within its urban history. It will be of interest to scholars of architectural and urban history, women and gender studies, early modern social history, and Italian studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Saundra Weddle joins fellow Venetianist Jana Byars to talk about her pathbreaking new release, The Brothel and Beyond: An Urban History of the Sex Trade in Early Modern Venice (Penn State UP, 2026). This book deepens our understanding of women's engagement in urban life through a close study of Venice's sex trade. Centering questions of gender, agency, and mobility, it reveals how sex workers were embedded in the social and spatial fabric of the city. From the fourteenth through the seventeenth centuries, the Venetian government attempted to control commercial sex by segregating it in municipal brothels in Rialto and later by minimizing the public's contact with sex workers, limiting their profits, and cracking down on recruitment. These decentralized efforts proved ineffective, and women who performed this labor lived and worked throughout the city. This book traces the diffusion of sex work from the brothels to the alleys, gondola landings, taverns, bathhouses, and peripheral squares of Venice. Saundra Weddle uses legislation, criminal records, contemporary chronicles, and other archival sources to reconstruct the networks of sex workers, procuresses, clients, landlords, and others who facilitated or profited from their labor. Using maps and photographs of key sites, Weddle demonstrates how the built environment both constrained and enabled women's practices, offering an alternative urban history that foregrounds embodied experiences and vernacular spaces. By assigning new meanings to everyday locations and spatial conditions, this study challenges monument- and elite-centered narratives of Venice and redefines the place of women within its urban history. It will be of interest to scholars of architectural and urban history, women and gender studies, early modern social history, and Italian studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Venetian Adventure: Friendship's Unseen Treasure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-27-08-38-19-it Story Transcript:It: Il vento freddo soffiava attraverso la Laguna di Venezia, portando con sé il profumo del mare e l'eco lontano delle maschere danzanti del Carnevale.En: The cold wind blew through the Laguna di Venezia, bringing with it the scent of the sea and the distant echo of the dancing masks of Carnevale.It: Luca, Giulia e Matteo camminavano lungo un percorso familiare, coberto dal velo sottile della nebbia invernale.En: Luca, Giulia, and Matteo walked along a familiar path, covered by the thin veil of winter fog.It: Erano amici da una vita, ma oggi il cielo grigio e il loro silenzio rivelavano una tensione particolare.En: They had been friends for a lifetime, but today the gray sky and their silence revealed a particular tension.It: "Luca, racconta ancora del tesoro," disse Giulia, cercando di riscaldare l'animo con battute.En: "Luca, tell us about the treasure again," said Giulia, trying to warm their spirits with jokes.It: "Si dice che sia nascosto in un vecchio magazzino abbandonato," rispose Luca, gli occhi vivaci.En: "It's said to be hidden in an old abandoned warehouse," replied Luca, his eyes lively.It: "Ma dobbiamo attraversare una parte della laguna chiusa al pubblico per arrivarci."En: "But we have to cross a part of the lagoon closed to the public to get there."It: "È troppo pericoloso," protestò Giulia, stringendo le mani nei guanti caldi.En: "It's too dangerous," protested Giulia, clenching her hands in warm gloves.It: Matteo restò in silenzio, guardando l'acqua scura che scorreva lenta sotto i piedi.En: Matteo remained silent, watching the dark water slowly flowing beneath their feet.It: Era sempre stato quello riflessivo, ma quel giorno, il coraggio di Luca lo ammirava tanto quanto lo spaventava.En: He had always been the reflective one, but that day, Luca's courage both admired and scared him.It: Nonostante le proteste di Giulia, Luca era deciso.En: Despite Giulia's protests, Luca was determined.It: "Non possiamo perdere questa occasione," insistette, la voce piena di determinazione.En: "We can't miss this opportunity," he insisted, his voice full of determination.It: "Matteo, vieni con me."En: "Matteo, come with me."It: Matteo esitò, poi annuì.En: Matteo hesitated, then nodded.It: Non poteva lasciare Luca da solo, anche se la paura gli stringeva lo stomaco.En: He couldn't leave Luca alone, even if fear twisted his stomach.It: Iniziarono a camminare verso la parte proibita della laguna, con Giulia che li seguiva a distanza, pronta a intervenire.En: They started walking towards the forbidden part of the lagoon, with Giulia following at a distance, ready to intervene.It: Il ghiaccio cominciava a formarsi in piccoli lastroni sull'acqua, un manto bianco e ingannevole.En: Ice began to form in small sheets on the water, a deceptive white blanket.It: Mentre avanzavano, l'atmosfera festosa del Carnevale sembrava sempre più lontana.En: As they advanced, the festive atmosphere of Carnevale seemed increasingly distant.It: Il silenzio era rotto solo dai loro passi incerti sul ghiaccio.En: The silence was broken only by their uncertain steps on the ice.It: E poi tutto accadde in un attimo: con un suono sordo, il ghiaccio sotto Luca si ruppe.En: Then everything happened in an instant: with a dull sound, the ice beneath Luca cracked.It: Matteo gridò mentre Luca spariva nell'acqua gelida.En: Matteo shouted as Luca disappeared into the icy water.It: "Luca!"En: "Luca!"It: urlò Giulia, correndo avanti.En: cried Giulia, running forward.It: La paura si trasformò rapidamente in azione mentre lei e Matteo si sforzavano di tirare fuori l'amico dalla morsa gelida.En: Fear quickly turned into action as she and Matteo struggled to pull their friend from the icy grip.It: Il tempo sembrava scorrere al rallentatore, mentre il gelo cercava di sopraffare Luca.En: Time seemed to slow down as the cold tried to overwhelm Luca.It: Insieme, riuscirono a tirarlo fuori dall'acqua, mezzo congelato ma vivo.En: Together, they managed to pull him out of the water, half-frozen but alive.It: Lo portarono fino a una barca vicina, accendendo il motore per scaldare Luca con l'aria calda.En: They carried him to a nearby boat, starting the engine to warm Luca with the hot air.It: Il suono lontano della musica del festival sembrava ora un dolce richiamo alla vita.En: The distant sound of the festival music now seemed a sweet call to life.It: "Luca, ci sei?"En: "Luca, are you there?"It: disse Giulia, preoccupata.En: asked Giulia, worried.It: "Sì," sussurrò Luca, tremando ma grato.En: "Yes," whispered Luca, trembling but grateful.It: "Grazie."En: "Thank you."It: In quel momento, Luca capì che il vero tesoro era proprio lì accanto a lui, nel calore dei suoi amici.En: In that moment, Luca realized that the true treasure was right there beside him, in the warmth of his friends.It: Non aveva bisogno di dimostrare nulla.En: He didn't need to prove anything.It: Giulia sorrise, confortata dal suo prendersi cura che finalmente veniva apprezzato.En: Giulia smiled, comforted by her care finally being appreciated.It: Matteo guardò i due, sentendosi più forte di quanto avesse mai immaginato.En: Matteo looked at the two, feeling stronger than he ever imagined.It: Il sole tramontava mentre il gruppo lasciava la laguna, il viso rivolto verso la vita e l'amicizia che risplendeva come una gemma preziosa.En: The sun set as the group left the lagoon, their faces turned towards life and friendship that shone like a precious gem.It: La lezione appresa era chiara: l'amicizia era il tesoro più grande di tutti.En: The lesson learned was clear: friendship was the greatest treasure of all. Vocabulary Words:the wind: il ventothe mask: la mascherathe path: il percorsothe veil: il velothe fog: la nebbiathe tension: la tensionethe warehouse: il magazzinothe lagoon: la lagunathe glove: il guantothe protest: la protestathe courage: il coraggiothe opportunity: l'occasionethe sheet: il lastronethe blanket: il mantothe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe sound: il suonothe ice: il ghiacciothe fear: la paurathe action: l'azionethe grip: la morsathe engine: il motorethe music: la musicathe call: il richiamothe treasure: il tesorothe care: il prendersi curathe sun: il solethe life: la vitathe lesson: la lezionethe friendship: l'amiciziathe gem: la gemma

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Mysteries and Masks: Giulia's Transformative Venetian Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-26-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: A Venezia, nel cuore misterioso dell'inverno, il Carnevale stava per raggiungere il suo apice.En: In Venezia, in the mysterious heart of winter, the Carnevale was about to reach its peak.It: Maschere colorate e costumi elaborati popolavano le strette calli e le pittoresche piazze.En: Colorful masks and elaborate costumes populated the narrow calli and the picturesque squares.It: Giulia, una giovane curiosa e avventurosa, si preparava per una giornata di lavoro noiosa.En: Giulia, a curious and adventurous young woman, was preparing for a dull day at work.It: Ma quel giorno non era come gli altri.En: But that day was not like the others.It: Mentre attraversava il Ponte di Rialto per andare in ufficio, una busta bianca illuminò il suo percorso.En: As she crossed the Ponte di Rialto to go to the office, a white envelope lit up her path.It: A terra, nascosta tra due pietre, una lettera.En: On the ground, hidden between two stones, was a letter.It: Giulia la raccolse, le mani tremanti per l'attesa.En: Giulia picked it up, her hands trembling with anticipation.It: La aprì con cautela e lesse: "Questa sera, al ballo mascherato, scoprirai la verità.En: She opened it cautiously and read: "This evening, at the masked ball, you will discover the truth.It: Segui i segni dello zanni nero".En: Follow the signs of the black zanni."It: "È solo uno scherzo," disse Luca, il suo amico gondoliere, quando Giulia gli raccontò della lettera.En: "It's just a joke," said Luca, her gondolier friend, when Giulia told him about the letter.It: Luca era sempre prudente, forse troppo.En: Luca was always cautious, perhaps too much.It: Ma Giulia, sentiva dentro di sé un senso di avventura irresistibile.En: But Giulia, felt an irresistible sense of adventure inside her.It: "Non posso ignorarlo," rispose, determinata a scoprire di più.En: "I can't ignore it," she replied, determined to find out more.It: Matteo arrivò a Venezia quello stesso pomeriggio.En: Matteo arrived in Venezia that same afternoon.It: Nessuno sapeva molto di lui.En: No one knew much about him.It: Era un visitatore misterioso, con occhi che sembravano sapere più di quanto dicessero.En: He was a mysterious visitor, with eyes that seemed to know more than they said.It: Giulia lo incrociò per caso, o forse destino, lungo il Canale Grande.En: Giulia crossed paths with him by chance, or perhaps destiny, along the Canale Grande.It: Il suo sguardo, una promessa di segreti.En: His gaze, a promise of secrets.It: La sera, la città brillava di luci e di musica.En: In the evening, the city glowed with lights and music.It: Il ballo mascherato si teneva in un antico palazzo affacciato sulla laguna.En: The masked ball was held in an ancient palace overlooking the lagoon.It: Ogni angolo era un quadro vivo, un sogno tra i suoni di violini e risate.En: Every corner was a living painting, a dream among the sounds of violins and laughter.It: Giulia indossava una maschera d'argento e un abito azzurro, così diversa eppure sempre la stessa.En: Giulia wore a silver mask and a blue gown, so different, yet always the same.It: Seguendo le indicazioni della lettera, cercò il "zanni nero".En: Following the letter's directions, she searched for the "black zanni."It: Ogni passo la portava più vicina alla verità.En: Every step brought her closer to the truth.It: Matteo, all'ombra di una colonna, era la chiave del mistero.En: Matteo, in the shadow of a column, was the key to the mystery.It: "Perché sei qui?"En: "Why are you here?"It: chiese Giulia, un po' esitante, ma sicura nel cuore.En: asked Giulia, a bit hesitant, but sure at heart.It: "Per darti un'opportunità," rispose Matteo, offrendo un piccolo diario antico.En: "To give you an opportunity," replied Matteo, offering a small ancient diary.It: "Questa è la storia della tua famiglia.En: "This is the story of your family.It: Una storia che può cambiarti la vita."En: A story that can change your life."It: In quel momento, Giulia capì che la lettera era solo l'inizio.En: In that moment, Giulia understood that the letter was just the beginning.It: Con il cuore colmo di emozioni, aprì il diario.En: With her heart filled with emotions, she opened the diary.It: Vide il suo passato, il suo presente, e il potenziale del suo futuro.En: She saw her past, her present, and the potential of her future.It: Lì, al ballo, sotto il cielo stellato di Venezia, prese la decisione più audace della sua vita.En: There, at the ball, under the starry sky of Venezia, she made the boldest decision of her life.It: Giulia scelse di seguire quella nuova strada, abbandonare il lavoro che la soffocava, e abbracciare l'ignoto.En: Giulia chose to follow that new path, leave the job that suffocated her, and embrace the unknown.It: Aveva scoperto la verità, una verità che le dava ali.En: She had discovered the truth, a truth that gave her wings.It: Non era più la ragazza che sognava una vita oltre il suo lavoro noioso.En: She was no longer the girl dreaming of a life beyond her boring job.It: Era una donna coraggiosa, pronta ad affrontare il mondo.En: She was a courageous woman, ready to face the world.It: Il Carnevale continuava, ma per Giulia, tutto era cambiato.En: The Carnevale continued, but for Giulia, everything had changed.It: Ora, con Matteo e la sua nuova conoscenza, aveva un futuro da costruire.En: Now, with Matteo and her new knowledge, she had a future to build.It: E, mentre Venezia risplendeva di gioia e colori, Giulia sorrideva, finalmente libera.En: And, while Venezia shone with joy and colors, Giulia smiled, finally free. Vocabulary Words:the envelope: la bustathe calli: le callithe squares: le piazzethe office: l'ufficiothe bridge: il pontethe truth: la veritàthe gondolier: il gondolierethe destiny: il destinothe letter: la letterathe opportunity: l'opportunitàthe diary: il diariothe future: il futurothe decision: la decisionethe story: la storiathe column: la colonnathe gaze: lo sguardothe past: il passatothe present: il presentethe potential: il potenzialethe beginning: l'iniziothe mask: la mascherathe sign: il segnothe secret: il segretocautious: prudenteadventurous: avventurosairresistible: irresistibilethe mystery: il misterocurious: curiosato tremble: tremareto illuminate: illuminare

Season 5, Episode 3: In this episode of Season 5, Jack and Alex sit down with Edward Pitoniak, CEO of VICI Properties, the REIT born out of Caesars' bankruptcy that went on to become the dominant owner of experiential real estate in the world. Edward breaks down how VICI reshaped net lease at institutional scale, why gaming real estate proved more resilient than expected, and how skepticism turned into conviction over time. The conversation spans VICI's evolution from Caesars to the Venetian, as well as its expansion into assets like Chelsea Piers and Great Wolf Lodge. A clear look at owning mission-critical real estate despite shifting narratives. Shoutout to our sponsor, Bracket. The AI platform transforming how we underwrite deals. TOPICS 00:00 – VICI's Origin Story 03:10 – Ed's Path to the CEO Seat 11:06 – Caesars Bankruptcy and the VICI Spin 21:09 – Wall Street Skepticism Around Gaming 25:29 – Cap Rates, Net Lease, and Scale 31:00 – The Venetian Deal with Apollo 37:58 – Cycles, Pricing, and Operator Power 43:26 – Experiential Assets Beyond Vegas 48:26 – College Sports and New Sale-Leaseback Models 51:10 – Mission-Critical Real Estate For more episodes of No Cap by CRE Daily visit https://www.credaily.com/podcast/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCapCREDaily About No Cap Podcast Commercial real estate is a $20 trillion industry and a force that shapes America's economic fabric and culture. No Cap by CRE Daily is the commercial real estate podcast that gives you an unfiltered ”No Cap” look into the industry's biggest trends and the money game behind them. Each week co-hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik break down the latest headlines with some of the most influential and entertaining figures in commercial real estate. About CRE Daily  CRE Daily is a digital media company covering the business of commercial real estate. Our mission is to empower professionals with the knowledge they need to make smarter decisions and do more business. We do this through our flagship newsletter (CRE Daily) which is read by 65,000+ investors, developers, brokers, and business leaders across the country. Our smart brevity format combined with need-to-know trends has made us one of the fastest growing media brands in commercial real estate.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Mystery in Masks: Unraveling Venice's Hidden Secrets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-25-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nella nebbia sottile del mattino, una lettera arrivò all'ufficio di Lorenzo.En: In the thin morning fog, a letter arrived at Lorenzo's office.It: L'invito era elegante, decorato con maschere dorate e piume scintillanti.En: The invitation was elegant, decorated with golden masks and shimmering feathers.It: La scritta era piccola, quasi invisibile: "Venezia.En: The writing was small, almost invisible: " Venezia.It: Carnevale.En: Carnevale.It: Segreto nascosto tra maschere e ombre.En: Secret hidden among masks and shadows.It: Risolvilo."En: Solve it."It: Lorenzo, giornalista alle prime armi, alzò il sopracciglio.En: Lorenzo, a rookie journalist, raised an eyebrow.It: La sua curiosità era pungente come il freddo invernale.En: His curiosity was as sharp as the winter chill.It: Aveva bisogno di una grande storia per brillare nel suo giornale.En: He needed a great story to shine in his paper.It: Sfogliò l'invito, cercando un indizio evidente, ma non c'era niente di chiaro.En: He flipped through the invitation, looking for an obvious clue, but there was nothing clear.It: La sera stessa, giunto a Venezia, fu travolto dalla festa del Carnevale.En: That evening, having arrived in Venice, he was swept up by the Carnival festivities.It: L'atmosfera era carica di magia.En: The atmosphere was charged with magic.It: Le calli strette erano gremite di maschere colorate, e il famoso Ponte dei Sospiri risuonava di risate.En: The narrow calli were crowded with colorful masks, and the famous Ponte dei Sospiri echoed with laughter.It: Mentre camminava distrattamente, Lorenzo si scontrò con una donna mascherata.En: As he walked absentmindedly, Lorenzo bumped into a masked woman.It: La maschera nascondeva il viso, ma gli occhi, misteriosi e affascinanti, catturarono i suoi.En: The mask hid her face, but her eyes, mysterious and captivating, caught his.It: Era Giulia, una figura enigmatica, nota in città per il suo amore per enigmi e segreti.En: It was Giulia, an enigmatic figure, known in the city for her love of puzzles and secrets.It: "Devi seguire il percorso nascosto," sussurrò Giulia.En: "You must follow the hidden path," Giulia whispered.It: La sua voce era come un canto, dolce e seducente.En: Her voice was like a song, sweet and seductive.It: Lorenzo era scettico.En: Lorenzo was skeptical.It: "E se fosse uno scherzo?"En: "What if it's a prank?"It: pensò.En: he thought.It: Ma l'idea di perdere una storia importante lo spinse a fidarsi.En: But the idea of missing an important story pushed him to trust.It: Con un cenno d'intesa, seguirono insieme le indicazioni dell'invito.En: With a knowing nod, they followed the directions on the invitation together.It: Attraversarono il labirinto di Venezia.En: They crossed the maze of Venice.It: Ogni angolo, un'allegoria.En: Every corner, an allegory.It: Piazza San Marco brillava sotto la luna invernale.En: Piazza San Marco shone under the winter moon.It: Giulia svelava piccoli segreti, sussurrando ciò che soltanto lei sapeva.En: Giulia unveiled small secrets, whispering things only she knew.It: Infine, giunsero in un luogo nascosto: un palazzo antico, avvolto dal silenzio.En: Finally, they reached a hidden place: an ancient palace, wrapped in silence.It: Lì, il messaggio dell'invito diventò chiaro.En: There, the message of the invitation became clear.It: Un gruppo d'élite stava orchestrando un complotto per appropriarsi di beni storici veneziani.En: An elite group was orchestrating a plot to seize Venetian historical assets.It: La maschera copriva i volti, ma non le intenzioni.En: The mask covered faces, but not intentions.It: Lorenzo, con occhi spalancati, capì la gravità del suo scoop.En: Lorenzo, with eyes wide open, understood the gravity of his scoop.It: Un grande scandalo da riportare.En: A big scandal to report.It: Ma c'era di più.En: But there was more.It: La collaborazione con Giulia gli aveva insegnato il valore della fiducia.En: The collaboration with Giulia had taught him the value of trust.It: Alla fine, seduti tra le ombre, Lorenzo propose a Giulia di raccontare insieme la storia.En: In the end, sitting among the shadows, Lorenzo proposed to Giulia to tell the story together.It: "Ogni storia ha più voci," disse sorridendo.En: "Every story has more voices," he said with a smile.It: Lei acconsentì con un cenno, e il suono delle campane del Carnevale riempì l'aria, accarezzando la nuova alleanza nata tra maschere e verità.En: She agreed with a nod, and the sound of Carnival bells filled the air, embracing the new alliance born between masks and truth.It: Lorenzo, arricchito da questa esperienza, ripartì da Venezia con una storia incredibile e una lezione preziosa.En: Lorenzo, enriched by this experience, left Venice with an incredible story and a valuable lesson.It: La fiducia, come il Carnevale, può nascondere misteri che solo insieme si possono risolvere.En: Trust, like the Carnival, can hide mysteries that only together can be unraveled. Vocabulary Words:the fog: la nebbiathe invitation: l'invitogolden: dorateshimmering: scintillantialmost invisible: quasi invisibilethe journalist: il giornalistathe eyebrow: il sopraccigliocuriosity: la curiositàthe chill: il freddothe clue: l'indiziothe festivities: la festathe atmosphere: l'atmosferanarrow: strettecrowded: gremitethe laughter: le risateabsentmindedly: distrattamenteto bump into: scontrarsi conthe mask: la mascheramysterious: misteriosicaptivating: affascinantienigmatic: enigmaticapuzzles: enigmithe path: il percorsoseductive: seducentesceptical: scetticoto trust: fidarsithe maze: il labirintothe allegory: l'allegoriato whisper: sussurrarethe plot: il complotto

For the second time this month, there's been a fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in the US city of Minneapolis. Local police said a thirty-seven year old man, who's believed to be an American citizen, had been killed.Also in the programme: surviving the cold and war in Kharkiv; and why a beautiful Venetian palazzo is failing to sell.(Picture: A person holds a placard as federal agents use tear gas to disperse people gathered near the scene where federal agents fatally shot a man while trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 24, 2026. Credit: Reuters)

Save 10% on a Las Vegas Advisor 2026 membership and book with code MTM.  https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/ Episode Description This week UNLV released research into slot holds in Nevada and the data isn't promising. Not only has the trend gone in the wrong direction, but casinos are routinely holding more money than ever before. We break down what the data looks like, why casinos are holding more and what you can do about it. Plus which areas of Nevada have the best return to player and which are the worst to gamble in? In other news Derek Stevens wants to attract Canadians by offering a 1:1 par exchange rate. Will this help to draw Canadians back to Vegas? We also discuss: Venetian's stunning hidden concourse, Brightline's construction, A's ballpark progress, more bad elevators, boozie brunch at a playground and the themed restaurant we need in Las Vegas. Episode Guide 0:00 Taking a bumper into a casino? 0:28 Angry Vegas elevator pic of the day 1:17 On Par - Canadians get 1:1 exchange rate 2:59 Aloha Specialties trouble in Downtown 4:00 A themed restaurant we need in Vegas? 5:19 Venetian's crazy 10th floor concourse 7:06 Ethel M Lights of Love 8:00 Boozie brunch arrives at Play Playground 9:34 Brightline construction update - Stadium construction? 10:58 Eastside Cannery deconstruction progress 11:47 A's stadium progress - Taking shape? 13:23 Slots are getting tighter 15:20 Which places have the highest slot hold in Nevada? 16:24 State rules for return to player and can you tell the difference? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Venetian Journey: Memories, Love, & New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-23-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Luca e Martina camminavano fianco a fianco attraverso Piazza San Marco.En: Luca and Martina walked side by side through Piazza San Marco.It: L'aria invernale era fresca, e piccole gocce di pioggia cadevano dolcemente attorno a loro.En: The winter air was crisp, and small raindrops gently fell around them.It: Le maschere colorate si affacciavano dalle vetrine dei negozi, promesse silenziose del prossimo Carnevale.En: Colorful masks peeked from store windows, silent promises of the upcoming Carnevale.It: "Luca, guarda!En: "Luca, look!It: È qui che papà ci portava a prendere il gelato," disse Martina con un sorriso nostalgico.En: This is where dad used to take us to get ice cream," said Martina with a nostalgic smile.It: I suoi occhi brillavano mentre indicava un piccolo caffè accanto alla piazza.En: Her eyes shone as she pointed to a small café next to the square.It: "Ricordo," rispose Luca, il tono calmo, quasi distaccato.En: "I remember," replied Luca, his tone calm, almost detached.It: "Papà adorava quel gelato al pistacchio."En: "Dad loved that pistachio ice cream."It: Giulia, la loro madre, camminava un passo dietro di loro, osservando i figli con occhi pieni di amore e comprensione.En: Giulia, their mother, walked a step behind them, watching her children with eyes full of love and understanding.It: Per un momento, il dolore della perdita sembrava dissiparsi con il dolce ricordo delle giornate passate.En: For a moment, the pain of loss seemed to dissipate with the sweet memory of past days.It: Luca era concentrato sul compito pratico che li aveva portati a Venezia: occuparsi del testamento del padre.En: Luca was focused on the practical task that had brought them to Venice: handling their father's will.It: Tendendo il foglio tra le mani, sentiva il peso della responsabilità.En: Holding the paper in his hands, he felt the weight of responsibility.It: Tuttavia, vedendo Martina così immersa nei ricordi, decise di mettere da parte i documenti.En: However, seeing Martina so immersed in memories, he decided to set the documents aside.It: "Martina, facciamo come facevamo una volta: esploriamo la città," propose, cercando di allentare la tensione tra loro.En: "Martina, let's do as we used to: explore the city," he proposed, trying to ease the tension between them.It: Martina annuì, riconoscente per il gesto del fratello.En: Martina nodded, grateful for her brother's gesture.It: "Mi piacerebbe."En: "I would like that."It: Dopo aver vagato per le strette calli, la famiglia trovò un gondoliere disponibile.En: After wandering through the narrow calli, the family found an available gondolier.It: Saliti sulla gondola, la maestosa serenità della Laguna di Venezia li avvolse.En: Once on the gondola, the majestic serenity of the Lagoon of Venice enveloped them.It: L'acqua tranquilla rifletteva il cielo grigio, mentre il gondoliere navigava silenziosamente tra i canali.En: The calm water reflected the gray sky as the gondolier silently navigated through the canals.It: "Davvero mi manca," Martina confessò all'improvviso, la voce tremante.En: "I really miss him," Martina suddenly confessed, her voice trembling.It: Luca, per una volta, depose la facciata riservata.En: Luca, for once, dropped his reserved facade.It: "Anche a me, sorella," ammise, permettendosi di mostrare il dolore che aveva trattenuto.En: "Me too, sister," he admitted, allowing himself to show the sorrow he had been holding back.It: Giulia ascoltava in silenzio, lasciando che i suoi figli condividessero il peso che avevano portato in modi così diversi.En: Giulia listened in silence, letting her children share the burden they carried in such different ways.It: "Vostro padre sarebbe così fiero di voi," disse infine, cercando di offrire conforto.En: "Your father would be so proud of you," she finally said, trying to offer comfort.It: Dopo la gondola, si ritrovarono seduti in un piccolo caffè tranquillo.En: After the gondola ride, they found themselves seated in a small, quiet café.It: L'atmosfera era accogliente, e il profumo del caffè riempiva l'aria.En: The atmosphere was cozy, and the aroma of coffee filled the air.It: Giulia aprì una piccola scatola di legno che aveva portato con sé.En: Giulia opened a small wooden box she had brought with her.It: Dentro, c'erano due piccoli ciondoli.En: Inside were two small pendants.It: "Questi sono per voi," disse dolcemente.En: "These are for you," she said softly.It: "Suo modo di dirvi che vi sarà sempre vicino."En: "His way of telling you he will always be close."It: Luca prese il suo e lo strinse forte, sentendo per la prima volta un sollievo.En: Luca took his and held it tightly, feeling relief for the first time.It: Martina, guardando il ciondolo, lasciò scendere una lacrima, ma con un sorriso dolce.En: Martina, looking at the pendant, let a tear fall, but with a sweet smile.It: "Sai," disse Luca a Martina, "forse il migliore ricordo è proprio qui, ora."En: "You know," Luca said to Martina, "perhaps the best memory is right here, right now."It: Martina annuì, trovando un nuovo senso di pace.En: Martina nodded, finding a new sense of peace.It: I tre, seduti insieme, sentirono che il legame familiare era più forte che mai, mentre il tempo scorreva dolcemente in una Venezia che continuava la sua vita, testimone di momenti infiniti di amore e memoria.En: The three of them, sitting together, felt that their family bond was stronger than ever, as time gently flowed in a Venice that continued its life, witness to endless moments of love and memory. Vocabulary Words:the square: la piazzacrisp: frescaraindrops: gocce di pioggiaupcoming: prossimonostalgic: nostalgicoshone: brillavanocalm: calmodetached: distaccatopain: il doloreloss: la perditatask: il compitowill: il testamentoresponsibility: la responsabilitàtension: la tensionenarrow: strettethe gondolier: il gondoliereenveloped: avvolsesorrow: il doloreburden: il pesocomfort: il confortoride: la corsaatmosphere: l'atmosferaaroma: il profumobox: la scatolapendants: i ciondolirelief: il sollievotear: la lacrimabond: il legamewitness: il testimonemoments: i momenti

In this podcast, Jonathan and Gary sit down with Rob Goldstein, a legend in the gaming industry. Goldstein shares his remarkable journey of over 30 years, primarily with the Sands Group, starting from an unexpected childhood experience that led him to a career in gaming and hospitality. He discusses his East Coast beginnings, his father's gambling habits, and his transition from law school to the forefront of the gaming industry. The conversation highlights Goldstein's instrumental role in the development of Las Vegas, including significant milestones like collaborating with Sheldon Adelson on the creation of the Venetian and Palazzo, the value of themes in hotels, outsourcing food and beverage operations, and non-gaming revenue. Goldstein also speaks about his future plans as he looks forward to new ventures after announcing his departure from Sands.

Katie Date from Manifest joins the ThinkFreight Podcast to break down what to expect at Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas. We cover what's new this year at the Venetian, including expanded expo space, more activations, and a dedicated Cold Chain Pavilion with curated sessions and featured companies. Katie also shares how Manifest is shaping its agenda around what's happening in the industry right now, where AI is showing up in meaningful ways, and how attendees can get the most value by using the app early, building a plan, and prioritizing high-quality conversations over trying to do everything.Grab your tickets now! 

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Poker Tournament: A Venetian Tale of Honor and Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-16-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nella tranquilla Venezia in inverno, le strade erano avvolte da un sottile manto di umidità, che rifletteva delicatamente le luci della città.En: In the quiet Venezia in winter, the streets were shrouded in a thin layer of moisture, reflecting the city's lights gently.It: All'interno di un elegante palazzo, Lorenzo si preparava per il più importante gioco di poker della sua vita.En: Inside an elegant palace, Lorenzo was preparing for the most important poker game of his life.It: Il suo obiettivo era chiaro: vincere il torneo e recuperare l'onore della sua famiglia.En: His goal was clear: to win the tournament and restore his family's honor.It: Ma mancava ancora una cosa essenziale: un set da poker vintage che avrebbe portato fortuna.En: But one essential thing was still missing: a vintage poker set that would bring luck.It: Il fratello di Lorenzo, Gianna, osservava preoccupata.En: Lorenzo's sister, Gianna, watched with concern.It: "Sei sicuro di voler fare questo, Lorenzo?"En: "Are you sure you want to do this, Lorenzo?"It: chiese con dolcezza.En: she asked gently.It: Lei temeva che il desiderio ardente di Lorenzo stesse diventando un'ossessione pericolosa.En: She feared that Lorenzo's burning desire was becoming a dangerous obsession.It: "Devo farlo, Gianna.En: "I have to do it, Gianna.It: È l'unica maniera per riscattare il nome di papà," rispose Lorenzo con fermezza.En: It's the only way to redeem dad's name," Lorenzo replied firmly.It: Lorenzo ricordava le storie del padre.En: Lorenzo remembered his father's stories.It: Ogni storia finiva con un misterioso tesoro lasciato dai suoi amici di poker.En: Every story ended with a mysterious treasure left by his poker friends.It: Ma per partecipare al torneo, aveva bisogno di vendere la sua Vespa.En: But to participate in the tournament, he needed to sell his Vespa.It: Un prezzo alto da pagare, ma necessario.En: A high price to pay, but necessary.It: Mentre Lorenzo si avventurava nei vicoli labirintici di Venezia, alla ricerca del set di cui aveva bisogno, incontrò Matteo.En: As Lorenzo ventured through the labyrinthine alleys of Venezia, in search of the set he needed, he met Matteo.It: Era un rivale enigmatico, con un sorriso che nascondeva mille segreti.En: He was an enigmatic rival, with a smile that hid a thousand secrets.It: "Cerchi questo?"En: "Looking for this?"It: chiese Matteo, mostrando un magnifico set da poker.En: asked Matteo, showing a magnificent poker set.It: Lorenzo sapeva che era raro.En: Lorenzo knew it was rare.It: "Sì, ma non ho abbastanza soldi," confessò Lorenzo.En: "Yes, but I don't have enough money," confessed Lorenzo.It: Matteo sorrise con malizia.En: Matteo smiled mischievously.It: "Forse possiamo fare un accordo," propose Matteo, nascondendo le sue vere intenzioni.En: "Perhaps we can make a deal," proposed Matteo, hiding his true intentions.It: Lorenzo accettò l'aiuto, anche se Gianna restava dubbiosa.En: Lorenzo accepted the help, even though Gianna remained doubtful.It: La notte del torneo, la sala era silenziosa.En: The night of the tournament, the room was silent.It: La tensione era palpabile.En: The tension was palpable.It: Fiamme di candele danzavano sulle tavole lucenti.En: Candle flames danced on the shiny tables.It: Lorenzo riuscì a raggiungere il round finale contro Matteo.En: Lorenzo managed to reach the final round against Matteo.It: Un confronto deciso dal coraggio e dalla strategia.En: A confrontation decided by courage and strategy.It: Lorenzo rischiò tutto.En: Lorenzo risked everything.It: Calcolò attentamente il suo momento per bluffare.En: He carefully calculated his moment to bluff.It: Matteo osservò Lorenzo, poi finalmente posò le carte.En: Matteo watched Lorenzo, then finally laid down his cards.It: Lorenzo aveva vinto.En: Lorenzo had won.It: Il tavolo scoppiò di applausi, ma Matteo, con un sorriso misterioso, sussurrò: "Era il nostro patto, Lorenzo.En: The table erupted in applause, but Matteo, with a mysterious smile, whispered, "That was our deal, Lorenzo.It: Ben fatto."En: Well done."It: Con la vittoria, Lorenzo ricevette il diario di suo padre, non oro, ma preziose parole su amicizia e lealtà.En: With the victory, Lorenzo received his father's diary, not gold, but precious words on friendship and loyalty.It: Compreso che il vero tesoro era la memoria e l'amore della famiglia.En: He understood that the real treasure was the memory and love of family.It: Lorenzo aveva imparato una lezione.En: Lorenzo had learned a lesson.It: La vera ricchezza non stava nei soldi, ma nei legami che ci fanno sentire veramente ricchi.En: True wealth was not in money but in the bonds that make us feel truly rich.It: Gianna abbracciò suo fratello, serena sapendo che Lorenzo aveva trovato qualcosa di più importante dell'onore familiare: il valore dell'unione.En: Gianna hugged her brother, serene knowing that Lorenzo had found something more important than family honor: the value of unity.It: E così, in una Venezia illuminata dalla luna, Lorenzo camminava lungo i canali, portando con sé un ricordo più prezioso di qualsiasi campionato vinto.En: And so, in a moonlit Venezia, Lorenzo walked along the canals, carrying with him a memory more precious than any championship won. Vocabulary Words:silent: silenziosamoisture: l'umiditàelegant: elegantetournament: il torneohonor: l'onoreobsession: l'ossessioneredeem: riscattarelabyrinthine: labirinticienigmatic: enigmaticorival: il rivalemischievously: con maliziadeal: l'accordotension: la tensionecandle flames: fiamme di candeleshiny tables: tavole lucentifinal round: il round finaleconfrontation: il confrontostrategy: la strategiabluff: bluffareapplause: gli applausidiary: il diariofriendship: l'amicizialoyalty: la lealtàmemory: la memoriawealth: la ricchezzabonds: i legamiunity: l'unionemoonlit: illuminata dalla lunacanals: i canalitreasure: il tesoro

Maor Greenberg is the co-founder and CEO of Spacial, the AI-powered engineering partner delivering coordinated, permit-ready structural, MEP, and energy plans for residential construction. With over 19 years of experience as a builder and founder, Maor previously scaled Greenberg Construction, Greenberg Design Gallery, and VRchitects, earning Inc. 5000 honors and multiple design awards. At Spacial, he combines deep field experience with cutting-edge AI to reduce permitting friction and accelerate housing delivery. His work has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, and CTech, and he actively invests in forward-thinking AEC and AI startups.(01:33) - Maor's Journey to the US (02:54) - Challenges in Architectural & Engineering Processes(04:05) - The Pain Points Leading to Spatial AI (05:31) - Permitting Bottlenecks in Construction (06:05) - Design & Construction Integration Issues (08:24) - AI's Role in Streamlining Processes (09:29) - Success Stories & Milestones(15:07) - Shoutout: AmTrustRE's $217M Office Acquisition of 260 Madison(15:54) - Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026 (17:02) - Standardized Pricing & Adoption (18:55) - Speed vs. Quality in Engineering (24:53) - Modular Housing (28:25) - Future Vision for Spatial AI (29:09) - Collaboration Superpower: Elon Musk

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Finding Friendship: Luca's First Day in Venetian Wonderland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-14-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Sotto il cielo grigio di un inverno veneziano, Luca camminava lentamente lungo il canale.En: Under the gray sky of a Venetian winter, Luca walked slowly along the canal.It: L'aria era fredda, e il suono dell'acqua che lambiva le fondamenta delle case lo accompagnava mentre si dirigeva verso la sua nuova scuola.En: The air was cold, and the sound of the water lapping against the foundations of the houses accompanied him as he made his way to his new school.It: Era il primo giorno, e il suo cuore batteva forte nel petto.En: It was the first day, and his heart was pounding in his chest.It: Le strade strette e i ponti antichi della sua nuova città lo affascinavano, ma l'ansia di non conoscere nessuno lo faceva sentire un po' spaventato.En: The narrow streets and ancient bridges of his new city fascinated him, but the anxiety of not knowing anyone made him feel a bit scared.It: Raggiunse finalmente la scuola, un edificio accogliente e colorato che si affacciava su un piccolo campo dove la neve appena caduta brillava sotto la pallida luce del mattino.En: He finally reached the school, a welcoming and colorful building overlooking a small field where the freshly fallen snow sparkled under the pale morning light.It: All'entrata, fu accolto da Giulia, la sua vicina di casa.En: At the entrance, he was greeted by Giulia, his neighbor.It: Lei era un raggio di sole, sempre pronta con un sorriso.En: She was a ray of sunshine, always ready with a smile.It: "Ciao Luca!En: "Hi Luca!It: Sei pronto per il tuo primo giorno?"En: Are you ready for your first day?"It: lo salutò con entusiasmo.En: she greeted him enthusiastically.It: Luca fece un respiro profondo e annuì.En: Luca took a deep breath and nodded.It: "Sì, credo di sì," rispose, cercando di nascondere il suo nervosismo.En: "Yes, I think so," he replied, trying to hide his nervousness.It: Le lezioni iniziarono e Luca si sedette vicino a Marco, un ragazzo vivace e sempre al centro dell'attenzione.En: Classes began and Luca sat next to Marco, an energetic boy always at the center of attention.It: A prima vista sembrava sicuro di sé, ma Luca notò una nota di insicurezza nei suoi occhi.En: At first glance, he seemed confident, but Luca noticed a hint of insecurity in his eyes.It: Durante la pausa, Luca esitava.En: During the break, Luca hesitated.It: Si chiedeva se dovesse rimanere da solo o cercare di unirsi agli altri.En: He wondered if he should stay alone or try to join the others.It: Giulia e Marco giocavano a un gioco con altri bambini nel cortile.En: Giulia and Marco were playing a game with other children in the courtyard.It: Giulia alzò lo sguardo e fece segno a Luca di unirsi a loro.En: Giulia looked up and gestured for Luca to join them.It: Il cuore di Luca batteva forte.En: Luca's heart was pounding.It: Era un momento decisivo.En: It was a decisive moment.It: Decise di essere coraggioso, di uscire dalla sua zona di comfort.En: He decided to be brave and step out of his comfort zone.It: Avanzò verso il gruppo, le mani che tremavano appena.En: He moved towards the group, his hands barely trembling.It: "Ciao a tutti," disse con voce incerta ma determinata.En: "Hi everyone," he said with an uncertain but determined voice.It: "Posso unirmi a voi?"En: "Can I join you?"It: Giulia sorrise e Marco gli diede una pacca sulla spalla.En: Giulia smiled and Marco gave him a pat on the shoulder.It: "Certo, Luca!En: "Of course, Luca!It: Più siamo, meglio è!"En: The more, the merrier!"It: disse Marco con un ampio sorriso.En: said Marco with a broad smile.It: Giocarono insieme, ridendo e scherzando mentre la neve scricchiolava sotto i loro piedi.En: They played together, laughing and joking as the snow crunched under their feet.It: Piano piano, l'ansia di Luca svanì.En: Gradually, Luca's anxiety faded.It: Si sentì accolto, parte del gruppo.En: He felt welcomed, part of the group.It: Alla fine della giornata, Luca camminava verso casa al fianco di Giulia e Marco.En: At the end of the day, Luca walked home alongside Giulia and Marco.It: Sentiva il calore della loro amicizia crescere dentro di sé.En: He felt the warmth of their friendship growing inside him.It: Quel primo giorno di scuola si era trasformato in qualcosa di speciale.En: That first day of school had turned into something special.It: Aveva superato la paura e, con essa, aveva vinto una piccola battaglia personale.En: He had overcome his fear and, with it, had won a small personal victory.It: Si sentiva già più sicuro e felice.En: He already felt more confident and happy.It: Quando raggiunse il portone di casa, sapeva di avere trovato nuovi amici.En: When he reached the front door of his house, he knew he had found new friends.It: "Ci vediamo domani!"En: "See you tomorrow!"It: gridò loro, salutandoli con la mano.En: he shouted to them, waving goodbye.It: Giulia e Marco risposero con un allegro "A domani!"En: Giulia and Marco replied with a cheerful "See you tomorrow!"It: mentre scomparivano nella nebbia del canale.En: as they disappeared into the fog of the canal.It: La città di Venezia aveva accolto Luca, e quella sera, guardando fuori dalla finestra la magia delle luci riflettersi sull'acqua, sorrise.En: The city of Venice had welcomed Luca, and that evening, looking out the window at the magic of the lights reflecting on the water, he smiled.It: Aveva trovato il suo posto in quel nuovo mondo.En: He had found his place in that new world. Vocabulary Words:the canal: il canalethe air: l'ariathe foundation: la fondazioneto accompany: accompagnarethe anxiety: l'ansianarrow: strettothe bridge: il ponteto fascinate: affascinareto sparkle: brillareto greet: accogliereenthusiastic: entusiastato nod: annuirethe glance: lo sguardoto hesitate: esitarethe courtyard: il cortileto gesture: fare segnodecisive: decisivoto tremble: tremaredetermined: determinatobroad: ampiogradually: piano pianoto fade: svanirethe warmth: il caloreto overcome: superarethe victory: la vittoriato feel: sentirethe fog: la nebbiato reflect: riflettereto disappear: scomparirethe magic: la magia

If you've ever wondered how a massive industry event like Manifest manages to feel timely, relevant, and most importantly useful, this is the episode for you. I'm sitting down with Tanzil Uddin, SVP of Content and Partnerships, to peel back the curtain on how they build a world-class agenda without falling into the vendor karaoke trap.Tanzil explains the listening tour strategy that begins almost a year in advance, where the team interviews dozens of shippers and industry leaders to identify the real world friction points in the supply chain. We discuss how they balance long term trends like AI and automation with sudden, disruptive headlines like new tariffs or geopolitical shifts. Tanzil also shares his advice for anyone looking to get on stage, emphasizing that Manifest isn't looking for product pitches. They're looking for high level use cases and collaborative solutions.Whether you're a first time attendee looking to navigate the Venetian or a seasoned logistics pro curious about how the industry's biggest conversations are curated, Tanzil breaks it all down with a focus on practical value over hype.What we cover:The Research Phase: How Tanzil's team uses a listening tour to gather intel directly from shippers and manufacturers.Agility in Content: Why the Manifest agenda is never truly final until the weeks leading up to the show to ensure it reflects current market conditions.The No Sales Rule: Tanzil explains the strict vetting process that keeps product demos off the stage and puts problem-solving front and center.Speaker Criteria: What the content team looks for in a moderator and why diversity of thought is non negotiable for their panels.Mastering the Manifest App: How to use the 30 day window before the show to build a strategic battle plan and avoid the dreaded hallway FOMO.Watch this interview on YouTubeLinks: Connect with Tanzil at Manifest/Hive Group on LinkedinPurchase your Manifest 2026 ticket (save some money by using our link!)Feedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! SPI Logistics has been a Day 1 supporter of this podcast which is why we're proud to promote them in every episode. During that time, we've gotten to know the team and their agents to confidently say they are the best home for freight agents in North America for 40 years and counting. Listen to past episodes to hear why. CargoRex is the search engine for the logistics industry—connecting LSPs with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve. Digital Dispatch manages and maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

SHOW1-8-2026THE SHOW BEGINS IN DOUBTS ABOUT THE SARCASTIC INVENTION, THE DON-ROE DICTRINE..SPHERES OF INFLUENCE AND THE RETURN OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE Colleague Anatol Lieven, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Anatol Lieven argues that "spheres of influence" have returned, with the US reasserting the Monroe Doctrine in the Western Hemisphere and threatening to seize Greenland. Unlike traditional alliances, this approach risks alienating fellow democracies. Lieven contrasts this with Russia's territorial ambitions in the former Soviet Union and China's historic regional goals. NUMBER 1COLD WAR TACTICS: THE SEIZURE OF A RUSSIAN TANKER Colleague Anatol Lieven, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Lieven discusses the US Navy's detention of a Russian-flagged ship in the North Atlantic, viewing it as a dangerous escalation akin to piracy. This move humiliates Moscow and aims to control oil supplies. Lieven warns that if European nations mimic these seizures, Russia may retaliate violently, risking a direct war. NUMBER 2THE SUPREME COURT AND THE MYTH OF THE UNITARY EXECUTIVE Colleague Richard Epstein, Civitas Institute. Richard Epstein challenges the view that the Roberts Court blindly supports a "unitary executive." He argues the Court is correctly questioning the constitutionality of independent administrative agencies, like the FTC, which insulate officials from presidential removal. Epstein contends that relying on case counts ignores the specific legal merits regarding separation of powers. NUMBER 3TRUMP V. ILLINOIS: LIMITING PRESIDENTIAL POWER OVER THE NATIONAL GUARD Colleague Richard Epstein, Civitas Institute. Discussing a recent unsigned Supreme Court order, Epstein notes the Court upheld a decision preventing the President from deploying the National Guard without a governor's consent. This ruling contradicts claims of judicial bias toward the executive, affirming that the President cannot simply declare an emergency to override state sovereignty. NUMBER 4ONE YEAR LATER: ANGER AND STAGNATION AFTER THE PALISADES FIRE Colleague Jeff Bliss, Pacific Watch. A year after the Palisades fires, Jeff Bliss reports that residents remain angry over government inaction. Rebuilding is stalled by the Coastal Commission's strict regulations, and fuel loads in canyons remain high due to environmental restrictions on brush clearing. The fires, driven by Santa Ana winds, highlight systemic bureaucratic failures in Los Angeles. NUMBER 5#SCALAREPORT: AI AND ROBOTICS DOMINATE CES Colleague Chris Riegel, CEO of Scala.com. Reporting from CES, Chris Riegel highlights the dominance of AI and robotics, from household droids to military applications. While the tech sector booms with massive infrastructure spending, Riegel warns of a "K-shaped" economy where Main Street struggles with softening demand, masking the wealth concentrated in artificial intelligence and data centers. NUMBER 6LANCASTER COUNTY: AMISH SPENDING AND DATA CENTER GROWTH Colleague Jim McTague, Author and Former Barron's Editor. Jim McTague reports that the Lancaster County economy remains robust, evidenced by heavy Amish spending at Costco and thriving local businesses like Kegel's Produce. Despite some local protests, data centers are being built on old industrial sites. McTague sees no need for Fed rate cuts given the stable local economy. NUMBER 7THE NUCLEAR ESCROW: MANAGING PROLIFERATION AMONG ALLIES Colleague Henry Sokolski, Nonproliferation Policy Education Center. Henry Sokolski warns that allies like Poland, Turkey, and South Africaare considering nuclear weapons due to eroding trust in US guarantees. He proposes a "nuclear escrow" account: storing refurbished warheads in the US for allies to deploy only during crises, providing leverage without permanently stationing targets on foreign soil. NUMBER 8THE SIEGE OF 717 AND THE VOLCANO OF THERA Colleague Professor Ed Watts, Author of The Romans. In 717 AD, Arab forces besieged Constantinople but failed due to the city's massive walls and "Greek fire." Professor Watts explains that a subsequent volcanic eruption in Thera was interpreted as divine punishment for the empire's sins, leading to a spiritual crisis and the rise of iconoclasm to appease God. NUMBER 9THE STUPIDITY OF SUCCESSORS: MANUEL AND ANDRONICUS Colleague Professor Ed Watts, Author of The Romans. Manuel Komnenos favored grand gestures over systemic stability, weakening the Roman state. His successor, Andronicus, was a nihilistic sadist whose tyranny and family infighting destabilized the empire. Watts details how the refusal to punish rebellious family members created a culture of impunity that eventually led to a violent overthrow. NUMBER 10THE CRUSADES: FROM COOPERATION TO CONFLICT Colleague Professor Ed Watts, Author of The Romans. Relations between East and West collapsed during the Crusades. While the First Crusade cooperated with Rome, the Second and Third turned hostile, with Crusaders seizing territory rather than returning it. Watts notes that the theological schism of 1054 and cultural distrust entrenched this division, setting the stage for future betrayal. NUMBER 111204: THE SACK OF CONSTANTINOPLE AND THE END OF CONTINUITY Colleague Professor Ed Watts, Author of The Romans. The Fourth Crusade, diverted by Venetian debt, sacked Constantinople in 1204, burning the city to quell resistance. Watts argues this marked the true end of the ancient Roman state. The meritocratic system collapsed, and elites like Nicetas Choniates lost everything, severing the 2,000-year political continuity of the empire. NUMBER 12VENEZUELA: THE REGIME SURVIVES MADURO'S EXIT Colleague Mary Anastasia O'Grady, Wall Street Journal. Despite Maduro's removal, the Venezuelan regime remains intact under hardliners Delcy Rodriguez and Diosdado Cabello. Mary Anastasia O'Grady notes that repression continues, and European oil companies are hesitant to invest. The regime feigns cooperation to avoid US intervention, but genuine recovery is impossible without restoring the rule of law. NUMBER 13RUSSIA'S OIL CRISIS AND REGIONAL DEFICITS Colleague Michael Bernstam, Hoover Institution. Russiafaces a financial crisis as oil prices drop below $60 per barrel. Michael Bernstam explains that increased global supply forces Russia to sell at deep discounts to China and India, often below cost. This revenue loss prevents the Kremlinfrom paying soldiers, sparking severe regional budget deficits. NUMBER 14EUROPEAN FREEZE AND THE MYTH OF BOOTS ON THE GROUND Colleague Simon Constable, Journalist and Author. A deep freeze hits Southern Europe while commodity prices like copper rise. Simon Constable reports on the UK's bleak economic mood and dismisses the feasibility of British or French "boots on the ground" in Ukraine. He notes that depleted military manpower makes such guarantees declarative rather than substantial. NUMBER 15ARTEMIS 2 RISKS AND THE SEARCH FOR LIFE IN SPACE Colleague Bob Zimmerman, BehindtheBlack.com. Bob Zimmerman urges NASA to fly Artemis 2 unmanned due to unresolved Orion heat shield damage, arguing safety should trump beating China. He also dismisses concerns about lunar methane contamination and highlights a new study suggesting ice caps could allow liquid water lakes to exist on Mars. NUMBER 16

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1204: THE SACK OF CONSTANTINOPLE AND THE END OF CONTINUITY Colleague Professor Ed Watts, Author of The Romans. The Fourth Crusade, diverted by Venetian debt, sacked Constantinople in 1204, burning the city to quell resistance. Watts argues this marked the true end of the ancient Roman state. The meritocratic system collapsed, and elites like Nicetas Choniates lost everything, severing the 2,000-year political continuity of the empire. NUMBER 121661

In the 933rd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow kick off Season 17 with some poker predictions for 2026. Will the Big Beautiful Bill's gambling tax situation be resolved or lead to big ramifications in the industry? Will Phil Hellmuth win his 18th gold bracelet? Would the World Series of Poker (WSOP) ever raise the buy-in for the Main Event? The triumvirate also covers recent stories, including poker players Galen Hall and Jason Somerville winning big in the Circa Survivor content, arbitration ending between Maurice Hawkins and Denise Pratt, and Lex Veldhuis returning to the streaming streets, albeit not as a PokerStars Ambassador. Similarly, Caitlin Comeskey's ambassadorship with PokerStars US came to an end, and got the crew asking, "Is there still value in poker ambassadors?" You'll also see a short interview of Poker Hall of Famer Erik Seidel chatting with Rep. Dina Titus about the aforementioned tax bill, hear about Jeremy Becker and Matthew Wantman winning titles at the Venetian, and another book giveaway for a copy of Jonathan Little's The Complete Poker Workout. A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time    Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show 01:40 | Poker players win big in Circa's Survivor contest 08:20 | Maurice Hawkins arbitration ends 21:56 | Lex Veldhuis is back! 26:07 | What are the value of "Poker Ambassadors" nowadays? 30:00 | Poker predictions for 2026 30:42 | Video: Erik Seidel chats w/ Rep. Dina Titus 38:29 | Trivia – Venezuela's all-time money list 40:03 | Is late reg and unlimited reentries a problem? 47:45 | Could WSOP Main Event be $15,000? 49:50 | Hellmuth will win bracelet No. 16 in 2026 50:30 | Recent Tournament Winners presented by 888poker 51:18 | Jeremy Becker claims title at Venetian 51:35 | Matthew Wantman kicks off New Year with win 51:46 | Preston Dean wins RoughRider Poker Tour title 52:10 | Jonathan Little book giveaway 54:13 | Disc golf with TJ Reid

Who was the real Marco Polo, and did his journey along the Silk Road actually happen? Today, we follow the life of the Venetian traveler Marco Polo from his early days through his epic adventure to the court of Kublai Khan. We'll talk about how his father first met the Great Khan, his long journey to China, what it was like working in the advanced Mongolian court, the origins of The Travels of Marco Polo, and even the surprising origins of the Marco Polo pool game...Welcome to History Camp!

Tzvika Graiver is the co-founder and CEO of RoboChute, the company reinventing how buildings manage trash chutes using smart, autonomous robots. With a background in law and a deep commitment to environmental innovation, Tzvika brings a unique blend of strategic insight and operational grit to the built world. RoboChute's system proactively cleans, monitors, and extends the life of garbage chutes—already delivering healthier air and lower costs in buildings across Israel. Tzvika is also the longtime Chairman of KeepOlim, a nonprofit supporting new immigrants in Israel through business development and community advocacy. Whether launching robotics or empowering new communities, he's focused on building smarter, more inclusive buildings and cities from the inside out.(01:35) The Problem with Garbage Chutes(05:46) Cost & Maintenance of Garbage Chutes(07:49) VC on hardware vs. software(12:06) Challenges & Opportunities in Robotics(21:16) Future of Real Estate & Robotics(24:02) Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 22nd-24th, 2026. As a friend of Tangent, you can save $300 on your All-Access pass(24:51) Robots in Real Estate Operations(25:16) The Importance of Building Automation(27:06) Innovative Solutions for Waste Management(28:23) The Role of AI in Building Management(32:03) The Rise & Fall of Roomba / iRobot & Amazon's Blocked Acquisition(35:14) Competition with Chinese Manufacturers(42:22) Collaboration Superpower: Hannah Szenes (Wiki) & Lucius Tarquinius Priscus (Wiki)

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Masks and Mysteries: A Riveting Night at the Carnevale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-07-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Il cielo era scuro, ma Venezia brillava di luci e colori mentre il Carnevale prendeva vita.En: The sky was dark, but Venezia shone with lights and colors as the Carnevale came to life.It: Le maschere scintillanti coprivano i visi di centinaia di persone nelle strade, ciascuna nascondendo segreti e desideri.En: The glittering masks covered the faces of hundreds of people in the streets, each one hiding secrets and desires.It: Tra loro, un giovane gondoliere di nome Luca si muoveva con agilità.En: Among them, a young gondolier named Luca moved with agility.It: Il suo compito era importante: doveva consegnare un messaggio segreto a un contatto durante una festa in maschera.En: His task was important: he had to deliver a secret message to a contact during a masquerade ball.It: Luca era abituato al caos della città, ma il Carnevale era un'altra storia.En: Luca was used to the city's chaos, but Carnevale was another story.It: I canali riflettevano le luci delle lanterne, e la musica risuonava nell'aria gelida dell'inverno veneziano.En: The canals reflected the lights of the lanterns, and music resonated in the cold air of the Venetian winter.It: Mentre avanzava tra la folla mascherata, cercando il suo contatto, un colpo deciso lo sorprese.En: As he advanced through the masked crowd, searching for his contact, a firm tap surprised him.It: Era Giulia, una ragazza astuta che aveva incontrato tempo fa.En: It was Giulia, an astute girl he had met some time ago.It: La sua maschera era elegante, ma Luca riconobbe subito il suo sorriso enigmatico.En: Her mask was elegant, but Luca immediately recognized her enigmatic smile.It: "Ti stavo cercando," disse Giulia, con un lampo di curiosità nei suoi occhi.En: "I was looking for you," said Giulia, with a flash of curiosity in her eyes.It: "Cosa stai combinando, Luca?"En: "What are you up to, Luca?"It: Luca sorrise, ma doveva essere cauto.En: Luca smiled, but he had to be cautious.It: "Ho un incarico importante," rispose.En: "I have an important assignment," he replied.It: "Devo trovare qualcuno nella folla."En: "I need to find someone in the crowd."It: Giulia capì che lui era in difficoltà.En: Giulia understood he was in trouble.It: Si ricordava di Luca da un'altra occasione e temeva che potesse trovarsi nei guai.En: She remembered Luca from another occasion and feared he might be in danger.It: "Posso aiutarti," propose lei.En: "I can help you," she offered.It: "Conosco bene questi vicoli e le persone dietro le maschere."En: "I know these alleys well and the people behind the masks."It: Luca esitò.En: Luca hesitated.It: Fidarsi di Giulia poteva essere rischioso, ma il suo istinto gli diceva di accettare l'assistenza.En: Trusting Giulia could be risky, but his instinct told him to accept the assistance.It: Così, insieme si intrufolarono tra la folla chiassosa.En: So, together they sneaked through the noisy crowd.It: Mentre guidavano, Giulia si accorse di qualcosa di importante: il messaggio che Luca doveva consegnare poteva compromettere una persona innocente.En: As they led the way, Giulia noticed something important: the message Luca had to deliver could compromise an innocent person.It: "Devi sapere una cosa prima di andare oltre," disse Giulia con urgenza.En: "You need to know something before you go further," said Giulia urgently.It: "Il tuo contatto non è chi pensa di essere.En: "Your contact is not who they think they are.It: Lo stanno ingannando, e il tuo messaggio è un inganno."En: They are being deceived, and your message is a ruse."It: Luca fu colto alla sprovvista.En: Luca was taken aback.It: Chi aveva pianificato tutto questo?En: Who had planned all of this?It: Doveva prendere una decisione rapida.En: He had to make a quick decision.It: Con fiducia in Giulia, decisero di affrontare insieme la verità.En: Trusting in Giulia, they decided to face the truth together.It: Arrivati al luogo d'incontro, trovarono il contatto proprio mentre le maschere stavano per cadere.En: Arriving at the meeting place, they found the contact just as the masks were about to fall.It: Ora, Luca e Giulia dovevano decidere il loro prossimo passo.En: Now, Luca and Giulia had to decide their next move.It: Confrontarono il contatto e scoprirono che la persona dietro l'inganno era in realtà un'insospettabile rivale di Giulia.En: They confronted the contact and discovered that the person behind the deception was actually an unsuspected rival of Giulia.It: Luca realizzò che i veri nemici potevano nascondersi dietro un amichevole sorriso.En: Luca realized that true enemies could hide behind a friendly smile.It: Alla fine, Luca e Giulia formarono un'alleanza inaspettata.En: In the end, Luca and Giulia formed an unexpected alliance.It: Lui divenne più saggio, capace di scorgere la verità dietro le apparenze.En: He became wiser, able to see the truth behind appearances.It: Giulia, da parte sua, imparò a fidarsi degli altri e a guardare oltre i propri interessi.En: Giulia, for her part, learned to trust others and to look beyond her own interests.It: Il Carnevale continuava a brillare sopra di loro, una celebrazione di nuovi inizi e rivelazioni.En: The Carnevale continued to shine above them, a celebration of new beginnings and revelations. Vocabulary Words:the sky: il cielodark: scurothe mask: la mascherathe secret: il segretothe desire: il desideriothe gondolier: il gondolierethe task: il compitothe canal: il canalethe lantern: la lanternato resonate: risuonarethe winter: l'invernothe crowd: la follathe tap: il colpoastute: astutoenigmatic: enigmaticocuriosity: la curiositàthe assignment: l'incaricocautious: cautothe alley: il vicoloto sneak: intrufolarsinoisy: chiassosoto compromise: compromettereinnocent: innocenteto deceive: ingannarea ruse: un ingannoto take aback: cogliere alla sprovvistato confront: confrontareunsuspected: insospettabilethe rival: il rivaleto hide: nascondersi

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The words High and Late Middle Ages conjures up images of fog rising up over a field where knights in shining armor are trading blows with double handed swords, mighty bishops overseeing the construction of monumental cathedrals and peasants toiling on the land as serfs. The reason we see it that way goes back to the chivalric literature that celebrated the aristocratic lifestyle where tournaments and poetry mattered more than the humdrum world of business.But let's just take a look back at the High Middle Ages, the time of Richard the Lionheart, Saint Louis and Frederick Barbarossa. Who controlled access to the great endeavor of the time, the conquest of the Holy Land? Who re-opened up the connections to the wider world, from Novgorod to India and China? Who were the most ferocious fighters who neither expected norgranted any quarter? Who had all the money?These were the great cities of Italy, of Flanders, of Picardie and Provence and of the Holy Roman Empire. Verona under the Della Scala in the 14th century generated tax revenues twice as high as those of England, Venice capacity was sixty percent of what France could generate. And these cities fielded armies that, as we know, defeated the Holy Roman Emperors, even the most capable ones like Barbarossa and Frederick II time and time again. Their absolute dedication to fight to the end was evidenced by their extremely heavy and slow war carts, the Carroccios and by the bravery of the Flemish Militia at the Battle of the Golden Spurs. And the first European since Roman times to make to India and China wasn't a Knight errant, but a Venetian merchant, nor were the vast lands on the Eastern side of the continent linked up by military force. The crusades, the grand project of the age was as much a venetian mercantile adventure as a religious pilgrimage, culminating in the sack of Constantinople in 1204. What happened? Where did all these city states go? And why?That is what we are going to discuss today, when we look at the showdown between Maximilian of Habsburg, widower of the last duchess of Burgundy and father of Philip, the universally recognised heir of the Low Countries and the Flemish cities, and specifically its largest, the city of Ghent.The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comIf you wish to support the show go to: Support • History of the Germans PodcastFacebook: @HOTGPod Threads: @history_of_the_germans_podcastBluesky: @hotgpod.bsky.socialInstagram: history_of_the_germansTwitter: @germanshistoryTo make it easier for you to share the podcast, I have created separate playlists for some of the seasons that are set up as individual podcasts....

Eliza Lochner is a seasoned marketing leader with experience spanning Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups. She leads global marketing for Airbnb's real estate development partnerships and new supply initiatives, including the Airbnb Friendly Apartments program, which helps renters earn supplemental income while giving property owners transparency, controls, and new revenue opportunities. Passionate about building human connections that fuel business growth, Eliza focuses on partnerships at the intersection of housing affordability, flexibility, and real estate innovation.(01:30) - Airbnb-friendly Apartments (02:55) - Addressing Housing Affordability(04:34) - Owner & Property Manager Controls(06:28) - Program Success & Expansion(09:25) - Impact on Resident & Investor Attraction(14:24) - Revenue Sharing & Incentives(18:56) - Building Trust with Property Managers(21:14) - Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 22nd-24th, 2026. As a friend of Tangent, you can save $300 on your All-Access pass(22:05) - Channel Partners & Distribution Strategy(24:00) - Boutique Hotels Partnerships(25:45) - Major Events: World Cup and Olympics(29:43) - Future of Airbnb Friendly Buildings Program(31:26) - Collaboration Superpower: Michelle Obama & Eumaeus (Wiki)

Last time, we explored Veronese's dazzling Wedding Feast at Cana a Venetian marvel painted for a monastery refectory and admired there for over two hundred years. Today, we follow the painting into a very different world: war, politics, plunder, restoration disasters, and an ongoing question of art crimes and restoration. Once again my main source for today is the excellent book Napoleons plunder by Cynthia Saltzman Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/panamepodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Send us a textHillary Duff announced shows in Las Vegas and she sold out immediately! She has added more dates. NoMad Hotel is getting a rebrand, soon. 90210 stars Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling are bringing a 90's night to Voltaire. There's luxury coach bus that is doing tea time up and down the Las Vegas strip. They added a holiday experience and additional hours. The Westgate has a bottomless spaghetti deal. Mariah Carey still has a few Christmas shows left. We discuss what you can expect.If your home was damaged in the California wildfires, Galindo Law may be able to help you get more compensation. Call 800-251-1533 or visit galindolaw.com  VegasNearMe App If it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas.  If your Texas home was damaged by hail or a hurricane in the past 2-years, Galindo Law may be able to help you get more insurance compensation. Call 800-251-1533. Or, visit GalindoLaw.com Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com

  Our very first merch line is here! Get it now at http://mtmvegas.shop Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week Venetian's head went before Nevada regulators for his gaming license. During his time he spoke about the successes of the property following $1 billion in investment from owner's Apollo and VICI. Has private equity improved this iconic resort, how have they done it differently and why is Venetian one of the most complete resorts in the world? In other news the A's have released the completion date for their ballpark, but they also seemingly have a tariff problem. We also discuss: the opening date for Eggslut at Rio, Voodoo's Christmas popup, the top restaurant in Vegas, top 5 Vegas tacos, Excel World Championships, Flamingo's new carpet and what will replace Sand Dollar over at Plaza. Episode Guide 0:00 Excel World Championships return to Vegas! 0:40 Flamingo's renovations have started plus new carpet 2:10 Eggslut at Rio announces opening date 3:11 Voodoo Lounge transformer for Christmas 4:25 Restaurants for an enemy follow up 6:37 Top 1K restaurants in the world - 4 in Vegas 7:57 Applied Analysis new contract - Conflicts of interest? 9:44 A's construction schedule released - Tariff problems? 11:12 Plaza's Sand Dollar replacement - Hogs & Heifers! 12:12 Top 5 tacos in Las Vegas? 13:03 Disco Show saying goodbye - Closing permanently 14:43 Venetian's best year ever? 16:45 How Apollo has infused fresh life into Venetian 17:57 Why the Sphere was such a score for the Venetian Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Welcome back to The Mouthpiece. This has been a ROUGH Thanksgiving week, and I'm not gonna lie, I'm going crazy! **My Painful Week:** * My recent medical procedure in Seattle was supposed to bring relief, but it's only made my pain WORSE. It's been a really, really rough 7-8 days, and I'm so frustrated. * This pain has kept me from playing poker for THREE WEEKS – the longest drought of my life! I even had to miss a live-stream $30-40k game at The Venetian and turn down a 50% freeroll to the Bahamas. It's driving me F***ING CRAZY! **NFL Betting Nightmare:** * This week was a total disaster! My first losing NFL week in 8 weeks, going 4-6 in pick'em after my dog bets got crushed. * My two best bets, Detroit -10 and Bucs +7, never stood a chance. * The Rams are cursed! I'm now 0-5 betting on them, losing big games where they either blew huge leads or got unbelievably unlucky. Seriously, what is going on? * I had a chance to win $65,000 in a Survivor pool, but Bryce Young is SO BAD! Watching him throw into quadruple coverage on 1st and goal from the 1-yard line was unbelievable. * The Colts' coach is a 'f***ing idiot' for throwing the ball 9 straight times in the 4th quarter with the best running back in the league and blowing an 11-point lead against the Chiefs. That was criminal coaching! * These coaches are terrible! I've never seen worse play-calling. Even the Cardinals' coach couldn't call a timeout on 1st and goal with 25 seconds left! **My Controversial Takes:** * The Patriots are 'drawing dead' for the Super Bowl. They won't win a playoff game – I'll bet anyone 100-1! * Lamar Jackson looks 'absolutely horrible,' and the Ravens will lose to the Bengals this week. * Matthew Stafford is winning MVP – I put down $32,250 on it! Who's going to beat him with 28 straight TDs and 0 picks? * The Eagles are NOT Super Bowl contenders. Their offense is 'anemic,' and their defense is 'horrible.' They're 'drawing dead' to the Rams or Seattle in the playoffs. * F1 is a JOKE! I went on a full-blown rant about how fake, scripted, and ridiculous Formula 1 is. It's the 'dumbest sport I've ever seen.' No passing, just blocking, and a 'horrible spectacle.' **Other Thoughts:** * The Lakers look good! * Bitcoin is doing alright, up to 88! * And don't even get me started on the ridiculousness of gambling corruption in sports history. Looking ahead to Thanksgiving weekend, I'm hoping for some better luck. We'll see what happens with my next procedure and if I can finally get back to the tables! **Join the Conversation!** Call us at 702-329-0480 to share your thoughts, or email MouthpiecePodcast@gmail.com. Follow me on Twitter @TheMouthMatusow. #NFL #SportsBetting #Poker #MikeMatusow #Thanksgiving #Formula1 #Gambling #Eagles #Rams #Lakers #WPT

Live from the iconic Venetian in Las Vegas, we're rolling out an exclusive mini-series dedicated to AWS re:Invent 2025!Tune in as we sit down with AWS visionaries and take the pulse of the industry on everything shaping the future, Cloud innovation, GenAI, Agents, and the hottest trends making waves.And because what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas, we'll spill the latest news, insider buzz, and a little Strip-side gossip to keep things spicy. Dave, Esmee, and Rob wrap up their final AWS re:Invent 2025 conversation with Mustafa Isik, Chief Technologist for Sovereignty at AWS, discussing digital sovereignty and its growing regional importance. They close the event with reflections from Matthew Gillard, co-founder of Cuidado Connect and co-host of Cloud Dialogues, along with insights from the team. TLDR01:29 – Meet Mustafa Isik and hear his keynote highlights04:05 – In-depth discussion with Mustafa31:35 – Exploring the line between science fiction and science fact36:26 – Introduction to Matthew Gillard38:55 – Matt shares his re:Invent reflections from a developer's perspective52:12 – The team looks back on re:Invent 20251:00:02 – The team's take on science fiction versus science fact GuestsMustafa Isik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codesurgeon/Matt Gillard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgillard/ https://cloud-dialogues.com/HostsDave Chapman:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Esmee van de Giessen:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/Rob Kernahan:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ ProductionMarcel van der Burg:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

Live from the iconic Venetian in Las Vegas, we're rolling out an exclusive mini-series dedicated to AWS re:Invent 2025!Tune in as we sit down with AWS visionaries and take the pulse of the industry on everything shaping the future, Cloud innovation, GenAI, Agents, and the hottest trends making waves.And because what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas, we'll spill the latest news, insider buzz, and a little Strip-side gossip to keep things spicy. Dave, Esmee, and Rob continue their discussion with Scott Mullins, MD Financial Services at AWS, on how the sector is rapidly embracing cloud, AI, automation, and real-time data to drive agility and stay compliant. TLDR00:30 – Meet Scott Mullins and hear about his re:Invent experience05:00 – Deep dive conversation with Scott25:56 – Fiiction with The Jetsons GuestScott Mullins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/escottmullins/ HostsDave Chapman:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Esmee van de Giessen:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/Rob Kernahan:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ ProductionMarcel van der Burg:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

Live from the iconic Venetian in Las Vegas, we're rolling out an exclusive mini-series dedicated to AWS re:Invent 2025!Tune in as we sit down with AWS visionaries and take the pulse of the industry on everything shaping the future, Cloud innovation, GenAI, Agents, and the hottest trends making waves.And because what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas, we'll spill the latest news, insider buzz, and a little Strip-side gossip to keep things spicy. Dave, Esmee, and Rob kick off their conversation with Tanuja Randery, Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA), diving into cloud innovation and the call to re:Accelerate Europe. TLDR00:49 – Introduction to Tanuja Randery03:29 – Keynote highlights with Tanuja and a deep-dive conversation31:00 – Imaginary tech and Star Trek GuestTanuja Randery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanuja-randery/ HostsDave Chapman:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Esmee van de Giessen:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/Rob Kernahan:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ ProductionMarcel van der Burg:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

Live from the iconic Venetian in Las Vegas, we're rolling out an exclusive mini-series dedicated to AWS re:Invent 2025!Tune in as we sit down with AWS visionaries and take the pulse of the industry on everything shaping the future, Cloud innovation, GenAI, Agents, and the hottest trends making waves.And because what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas, we'll spill the latest news, insider buzz, and a little Strip-side gossip to keep things spicy.Dave, Esmee, and Rob bring a double-feature conversation on industry innovation—first with Rob Boetticher, Global Technology Leader for Automotive and Manufacturing, followed by Howard Gefen, GM of the Energy and Utilities Industry Business Unit at AWS. TLDR00:42 – Rob Boetticher & Howard Gefen introduced02:00 – Rob's keynote highlights07:52 –  The future of automotive innovation with Rob23:32 – Tech fiction examples25:59 – Howard Gefen introduced28:00 – Howard's keynote highlights31:04 – Howard on the future of Energy and Utilities50:14 – Tech fiction examples GuestRob Boetticher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-boetticher/Howard Gefen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hgefen/ HostsDave Chapman:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Esmee van de Giessen:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/Rob Kernahan:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ ProductionMarcel van der Burg:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

Chaya Leah is back from Vegas, and boy does she have some stories to tell (not the kind you think, though. They are much, much worse). Also, are orthodox Jews allowed to celebrate Thanksgiving? Was Yael disappointed when she met hostages in real life? And what did Chaya Leah say to make an Uber driver pull over because he was laughing so hard? If you love our show, please consider becoming a subscriber on askajew.substack.com. It's free! For now...EMBARRASSING - I confuse Chaim Herzog and Chaim Weizmann I guess, so ignore everything I said about him. Ireland still sucks though, that part has been fact-checked.We cover:* Slot machines are life.* Looking for a Minyan at The Venetian,* Chaya Leah loved the Michael Jackson Cirque du Soleil show, especially the part about Israel.* Two very special guests for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.* These hostages have some dark humor, and we're here for it.* The antisemites are sometimes right.* Netanyahu is asking for a pardon. We have nothing to add.* Ireland still sucks, but our listeners from there are the best.* I gets Chaim Herzog and Chaim Weizmann confused, SORRY.* The truth about the Hannibal Directive is that you're all idiots.* The IDF killed everyone on October 7th and also it was a good thing.* What's the most normal country?* The Australian World War 1 memorial in Israel.* Normalize Normalization.* Who is worse, Peter Beinart or Mandy Patinkin?* How do we fix Israel's image? By doing nothing.* Mamdani's transition team is just as bad as you think it is.Questions? Concerns? Want to tell Chaya Leah she is “lanky”? Email us at askajewpod@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe

Kenneth Hochhauser is Partner and Head of Data and Analytics at RTL. His background includes roles as a retail executive at Macy's and GNC and as a small business and economic development officer for the City of New York. He has advised both tenants and landlords on site selection, trade area analysis, and retail strategy, including introducing Chipotle to the New York metro market and representing Duxiana nationally. His past assignments span major projects such as Brookfield Place, Trump Place, and Columbia University's Manhattanville and Morningside campuses.(02:39) - Ken's Journey(04:59) - Retail Market Trends(06:05) - Retail vs. Office Innovation(07:53) - Shopping Trends and Retail Insights(08:31) - Retail Challenges in Manhattan(10:05) - Retail's Historical Context and Future(12:14) - Tenant Preferences(17:33) - Experiential Retail & Unique Locations(20:56) - Non-Traditional Retail (23:21) - Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 22nd-24th, 2026. As a friend of Tangent, you can save $300 on your All-Access pass(28:11) - Retail Tech & Data Utilization(34:29) - Location Indicators & Retail Expansion(38:29) - Collaboration Superpower: an economist(40:08) - US Gov. Shutdown Impact

Live from the iconic Venetian in Las Vegas, we're rolling out an exclusive mini-series dedicated to AWS re:Invent 2025!Tune in as we sit down with AWS visionaries and take the pulse of the industry on everything shaping the future, Cloud innovation, GenAI, Agents, and the hottest trends making waves. And because what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas, we'll spill the latest news, insider buzz, and a little Strip-side gossip to keep things spicy. Dave, Esmee, and Rob start their conversation with Chandra Pinapala, Director Global Strategic Partners, to explore why strong partnerships are essential for success in Cloud and AI. TLDR00:40 – Back in Las Vegas with highlights from the AWS re:Invent 2025 keynote12:07 – Meet Chandra Pinapala and dive deep into the conversation35:10 – A playful leap into the world of fiction GuestChandra Pinapala: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandrapinapala/ HostsDave Chapman:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Esmee van de Giessen:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/Rob Kernahan:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ ProductionMarcel van der Burg:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

Live from the iconic Venetian in Las Vegas, we're rolling out an exclusive mini-series dedicated to AWS re:Invent 2025!Tune in as we sit down with AWS visionaries and take the pulse of the industry on everything shaping the future, Cloud innovation, GenAI, Agents, and the hottest trends making waves.And because what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas, we'll spill the latest news, insider buzz, and a little Strip-side gossip to keep things spicy. Dave, Esmee, and Rob continue their conversation with Tim Murnin, Head of Industry & Partner Strategy at AWS, exploring the evolving role of the CIO, adoption delays, and how trends vary across different sectors. TLDR00:36 – Welcome back with Tim Murnin and the team's highlights from the AWS re:Invent 2025 keynote08:04 – In-depth conversation with Tim, exploring key insights32:05 – Where fact meets fiction, including a look at the flying carGuestTim Murnin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmurnin/ HostsDave Chapman:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Esmee van de Giessen:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/Rob Kernahan:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ ProductionMarcel van der Burg:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

Material culture -- textiles, ceramics, furniture, even the games people played -- offers us a window into the lived experiences of a diverse society. From the grandeur of the Lusignan court, with its opulent gold-threaded tapestries and Venetian clocks, to the humble cooking vessels of the lower classes, these artifacts reveal not only economic and social divides but also cultural exchanges that blurred the lines between Greek, Latin, and near east traditions. Yet, uncovering these details isn't always straightforward. Archaeological investigations of medieval Cypriot settlements are scarce, and much of what we know comes from written accounts--travelers and chroniclers who marveled at the wealth of the island's nobility, or from the inventories of figures like Guy d'Ibelin, a bishop whose possessions reflected both his monastic vows and his feudal status. What can the material culture of medieval Cyprus tell us about its people, their identities, and their aspirations? How did objects serve as status symbols, as well as tools of everyday survival? And what challenges do historians and archaeologists face in reconstructing the material world of the past--especially for those at the lower rungs of society? Joining me in this episode is Dr. Maria Parani to help us piece together this fascinating mosaic of history.

The Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos is renowned for her large-scale sculptural pieces which have featured in galleries across the world. She has used materials such as fabric, plastic and even tampons to construct her works. In June 2018 her exhibition I'm Your Mirror opened at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain. For this Joana made a series of new sculptures, including an enormous Venetian-style mask, made of overlapping mirrors. The construction of the huge mask was a process full of challenges as the enormous structure took shape in Joana's Lisbon studio. In this programme Anna McNamee follows Joana through the process of working with the mirrors and explores how the piece is designed, shaped and packed up ready to begin its journey to Bilbao.

# Thanksgiving Tensions and Radio MagicEver wondered what happens when mashed potatoes spark family drama? In this entertaining episode of "Best of Billy and Lisa in the Morning," producer Riley counts down the top five moments from Thanksgiving week, revealing how even the simplest holiday traditions can create lasting memories—and occasional family feuds. From Lisa's emotional potato controversy to a desperate restaurant reservation rescue, this episode captures the humor and heart of holiday gatherings.The hosts dive deep into the great mashed potato debate, with listeners and experts weighing in on whether baking potatoes can make proper mashed potatoes. When Lisa's mother calls in to defend the family's Yukon Gold tradition, the conversation perfectly captures those quintessential parent-child holiday tensions we all recognize.## Timestamps and Key Moments:- 00:45 - The Great Potato Controversy: Lisa reveals her traumatic experience using the "wrong" potatoes for Thanksgiving- 09:20 - The stuffing vs. mashed potatoes debate heats up with listener calls- 16:30 - Ashley's impossible restaurant reservation dilemma and Billy's power move- 25:15 - The Venetian owner reveals how they handle 50,000 holiday diners- 29:45 - Arlington High School's record-breaking Turkey Toss championship## Takeaways:- Holiday food traditions run deep and can create lasting memories (or trauma)- Local radio still has tremendous community influence when it comes to solving problems- The Venetian restaurant in Weymouth decorates so elaborately for Christmas they receive 10,000 reservations within minutes of opening their books- Sometimes the most memorable holiday moments come from unexpected controversiesReady for more holiday entertainment and a chance to win sold-out Jingle Ball tickets? Listen to the full episode and share your favorite Jingle Ball memory using the talkback feature on the iHeartRadio app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We test our knowledge with real or fake headlines. Ashlee is calling out the Venetian because they left her on read! Listen to Billy & Lisa weekdays from 6-10AM on Kiss 108! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Shtofman is the Global Head of Alliances and Corporate Development at Cherre, a real estate data platform powering over $3.3 trillion in AUM. With 20+ years of experience across real estate, finance, and consulting, Kevin leads global initiatives to integrate and contextualize data from systems, third parties, and JV partners, helping investors, operators, and asset managers make smarter decisions. At Cherre, he also oversees strategic partnerships, global expansion, and the innovation roadmap. Prior to joining Cherre, Kevin held leadership roles across the industry, including Chief Operating Officer at NavigatorCRE, and Global Real Estate Technology Strategy Lead at Deloitte, where he advised clients on emerging technologies like AI, automation, and blockchain. A recognized voice in real estate innovation, Kevin brings two decades of experience bridging data, operations, and technology across global real estate markets. Outside of work, Kevin is a golf enthusiast, occasional Ironman, and proud father of three daughters.(02:05) - Kevin's Background(05:19) - Challenges in Real Estate Data Management(06:52) - Cherre's Approach to Data Integration(13:48) - Evolution of Cherre's Platform(21:41) - Client Success Stories(24:58) - Future of Real Estate and AI(25:23) - Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 22nd-24th, 2026. As a friend of Tangent, you can save $300 on your All-Access pass(29:58) - Introducing Cherre AI Agent Marketplace(33:58) - AI Use Cases(40:06) - The Future of Real Estate Data(42:29) - Affordable Housing and Investment(47:37) - Collaboration Superpower: William Levitt (Wiki) & Larry Brown (Wiki)

Send us a textDayna spends the weekend with 6 friends from her hometown in Las Vegas. They did a lot! She has a recap which includes Barry's Prime at Circa, Ocean Prime, Spago patio brunch, the New Kids on The Block show at Park MGM, The Venetian, The Wizard of Oz at Sphere... and the Shag Suite at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. It's a fun conversation full of tips. Plus, Sean staycations at Wynn Las Vegas. This included some pool time, dinner at SW Steakhouse, and drinks at Lake of Dreams. Fontainebleau now has a new choice for groups at The Tavern in the sportsbook. And, New Kids on The Block marry Las Vegas at a special ceremony and announcement. We have all the details. They also received a key to the strip. This event was very "Vegas!" We also hear from NKOTB member, Donnie Wahlberg. There are also a ton of Las Vegas deals out there for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday. Monsoon damage? Insurance company low-balling you? Call Jonathan Wallner of Galindo Law for a FREE Claim Review at 800-251-1533. If your home was damaged in the California wildfires, Galindo Law may be able to help you get more compensation. Call 800-251-1533 or visit galindolaw.com VegasNearMe App If it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com

Modernist Cuisine founder Nathan Myhrvold is here with his hottest pizza takes, from deep dish to Tokyo marinara. Plus, journalist Larry Tye tells us how the father of public relations made bacon a breakfast staple, Adam Gopnik explains how to cook for a family with vastly different dietary restrictions, and we whip up a Venetian pasta recipe with radicchio and walnuts.Get this week's recipe for Pasta with Radicchio and Walnuts here.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify