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Saar Shai, co-founder of Wanderland, returns to share how a simple idea—born from watching his own kids on vacation—is changing the way hotels welcome families. (See our first conversation here.) Since our last conversation, Saar has been working with leading hotel brands to introduce “Screener,” a modular, themed room divider that gives kids their own space while improving the stay experience for parents.We explore how this innovation solves a common operational challenge—limited connecting rooms—while creating memorable moments that drive guest loyalty. Saar also shares what he's learned about building partnerships with creative hoteliers, the traits that make them open to new ideas, and why starting small often leads to the biggest wins.If you want to delight your youngest guests, strengthen family loyalty, and spark more creativity in your operations, this conversation will give you ideas you can put to work today.Links:The Global Kids Hospitality ReportRecent photo posts from Saar on LinkedIn A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

Alice's YouTube video about hunting for dinosaur tracks.

Among the well watered, and now flowering walnut trees Alice is back in Imlil playing games with the kids in the family compound. We also learn a very useful Tashelheit phrase which is used when departing your host's home.

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Alice has returned from her tour down the Berwickshire Coastal Path to a stormy Imlil. After this week's rainy sojourn with her kitties, Alice is returning to Saudi Arabia to appear on a panel at the Hajj and Umrah Conference and Exhibition 2025 in Medina.

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Wandern und fotografieren, das passt in der Wallonie wunderbar zusammen. Warum das so ist und wo ihn Südbelgien ganz besonders überrascht hat, erzählt uns in dieser Episode der Fotograf Daniel Elke.

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Schweden ist Wanderland. Fast im ganzen Land gibt es herrliche Wanderwege durch traumhafte Natur. Zwei Regionen sind dabei besonders schön: die höga kusten, die hohe Küste, und das Fjäll, das schwedische Gebirge in der Grenzregion zu Norwegen. Sonja Klemich war sowohl an der Höga kusten als auch im Fjäll viele, viele Kilometer unterwegs (und nicht nur dort). Übers Wandern an der hohen Küste hat sie ein Buch geschrieben. Darüber, aber auch über den Reiz des Fjälls, über Mücken, Einsamkeit, das Gefühl von Weite und vieles mehr sprechen wir in dieser Folge. Zudem gibt Sonja mehrere praktische Tipps, wenn du selbst bald mal die Wanderstiefel schnüren willst. Du willst Elchkuss unterstützen? Dann besuche uns bei Steady: https://steadyhq.com/de/elchkuss-schweden-entdecken/about Falls bei dir die Shownotes nicht angezeigt werden, dann findest du sie auf jeden Fall bei Podigee: https://elchkuss.podigee.io/

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On today's destination special, we're going to be discovering a country which, for the longest time, was out of reach for travellers, Saudi Arabia, or Saudi as it's now known. Within the travel industry Saudi has been front and centre for the past few years, with prominent features about its developments in most of the major travel magazines; the world's leading luxury hotel brands from Six Senses to Aman have been announcing impressive future openings across the country, and new tourist destinations are being developed from the Red Sea resort on the coast to Sindalah at NEOM…even a ski resort in the 3000m mountains. These are all offerings that have really intrigued the travel world, now that the doors are wide open.To be honest, I've been conflicted about making this episode. I had preconceptions about the country, which I'm sure many of you may share, and I wasn't sure how I felt about showcasing it with its own episode. However, I firmly believe in the power of travel as a force for good – tourism brings connection, understanding, and often positive change. And I also firmly believe you'll find this episode really interesting. Because if you're anything like me, you're probably very curious about destinations that feel like uncharted territory, that we don't know that much about yet. My goal is to give you more insight about the country from the travel experts who know it best so you can make up your own mind.First, we'll hear from adventurer, writer, and TV presenter Alice Morrison. Alice is like a real-life Indiana Jones – most recently, she's been exploring Saudi for her BBC series Arabian Adventures: Secrets of the Nabataeans, where she delves into the mysteries of this ancient civilization. She's also travelled extensively across Saudi as a solo female traveler, offering a unique perspective on what it's really like to explore the country as a woman. Then we'll be joined by Isabella Craddock, former editor of Condé Nast Traveller Middle East and the founder and editor of Near+Far Magazine. Isabella has spent years exploring Saudi's landscapes, cities, and hidden gems and she'll share her favourite spots, latest travel news, and tips for making the most of a visit.Destination Recap:Alice Morrison - Riyadh Diriyah Gate, Riyadh National Museum, RiyadhAlUlaNabatean Tombs, Hegra Jeddah Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Royal Reserves Wadi Disah Banyan Tree Hotel, AlUlaIsabella Craddock - NEOMThe Line AlUla Habitas, AlUla Maraya, AlUlaAsir Trojena Ski Resort Banyan Tree, AlUlaDar Tantora The House, AlUla Aman, Diriyah Jeddah Edition, Jeddah AL-Balad, Jeddah Sindalah, NEOM You can find out more about Saudi by reading nearfarmag.com, and you can listen more to Alice's adventures in Saudi on her podcast Alice in Wanderland. The tourist board website is another great resource if you're planning a trip. Thanks so much for listening today. If you want to be the first find out who is joining me on next week's episode come and follow me on Instagram I'm @hollyrubenstein, and you'll also find me on TikTok - I'd love to hear from you. And if you can't want until then remember there's the first 13 seasons to catch up on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, we explore a largely overlooked segment in the hospitality industry: kids, teens, and families. While many hotels focus on adult experiences, there's a growing opportunity to cater meaningfully to younger guests. Joining us today are Saar Shai and Alicia Zur-Szpiro, founders of Wanderland, the world's first consultancy specializing in kids' and teens' guest experiences within the hospitality sector. With backgrounds in game design, toy innovation, and children's publishing, Saar and Alicia bring a fresh perspective on designing engaging, imaginative, and memorable experiences that attract and retain families.In this episode, we cover:Why Kids & Teens Matter: Saar and Alicia share insights into how younger guests influence family travel decisions, revealing stats and stories about the significant impact kids and teens have on trip planning, from hotel choices to brand loyalty.From Yo-Yos to Loyalty: A small gesture can make a big impression! Hear Alicia's story of how a simple yo-yo gift became the highlight of a family trip, showcasing the power of small, thoughtful touches in creating loyalty among young guests.The Business Case for Kid-Friendly Hospitality: Discover why catering to young guests goes beyond amenities. From revenue potential to brand partnerships with kids' industries, there are strategic advantages for hotels willing to invest in family-friendly experiences.Designing for Different Ages: Not all kids are the same! The episode explores the nuances of catering to various age groups, including infants, kids, tweens, and teens, and why a tailored approach matters.Translating Game Design Principles to Hospitality: With backgrounds in game design, Saar and Alicia discuss how principles like creating anticipation, surprise, and continuity can be adapted to hospitality to engage young guests at every touchpoint.Long-Term Loyalty Starts Young: Building a positive brand connection with kids and teens can foster lifelong loyalty. Learn how hotels can create lasting memories for the whole family, making them more likely to return and recommend.If you liked this, check out the Wanderland Global Kids Hospitality Report for the latest insights aSend Josiah a text A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

For more on Saudi Arabia and AlUla, visit www.visitsaudi.com and www.experiencealula.com New BBC Series - Arabian Adventures: Secrets of the NabateansAuthor:Walking with NomadsAdventures in MoroccoMorocco to TimbuktuDodging ElephantsWeb:www.alicemorrison.co.uk  Podcast: Alice in wAnderlandX: aliceoutthere1TikTok: aliceoutthere1Instagram: aliceoutthere1            Fbook: Alice Hunter Morrison AdventuresYouTube: Alice Morrison 

Variety's Steven J. Horowitz returns to Pop Pantheon to unpack the maddeningly underrated Kelis, who spent most of her career ahead of the curve and helped to carve out a new lane for alt-pop stardom in the 2000s. Louie and Steven dig into Kelis' origin story, from meeting The Neptunes as a teenager to her debut, 1999's futuristic pop fantasia Kaleidoscope. From there, they unpack her success across the pond with 2001's Wanderland and 2003's ultra eclectic and masterful Tasty, which produced her biggest US hit and signature song, “Milkshake.” Next, they cover Kelis's first foray away from The Neptunes with 2006's Kelis Was Here, her dance pop cult classic, 2010's Flesh Tone, and her final album, 2014's soul-influenced Food. Lastly, Louie and Steven break down Kelis' niche pop legacy and rank her in the Official Pop Pantheon.Buy tickets to Pop Pantheon: Best Pop Of 2024 LIVE IN NYC on Dec. 2 AND Dec. 3Listen to Pop Pantheon's Kelis Essentials on SpotifyJoin Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and MoreShop Merch in Pop Pantheon's StoreCome to Gorgeous Gorgeous Halloween in NYC (11/1)Follow DJ Louie XIV on InstagramFollow DJ Louie XIV on TwitterFollow Pop Pantheon on Instagram

SafetyWing offers travel medical insurance that's specifically designed for the needs of freelancers, remote workers, and digital nomads, no matter where in the world you are.  Visit https:safetywing.com Alice's Social Feeds:  BlogShe is "@aliceoutthere1" on X, Instagram, and TikTok

Rain has graced thirsty Imlil today! And Alice tells us all about Ashura, the Sunni celebration on the tenth day of the first month in the Islamic calendar.

Watch  "Adventures in Arabia:  Secrets of the Nabatean":In the UK - episodes 1 and 2 are on iPlayer - search for Arabian Adventures: Secrets of the Nabateans.  https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m00203rj/arabian-adventures

Watch  "Adventures in Arabia:  Secrets of the Nabatean":In the UK - episode 1 is on iPlayer - search for Arabian Adventures: Secrets of the Nabateans.  https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m00203rj/arabian-adventures

Watch  "Adventures in Arabia:  Secrets of the Nabatean":In the UK - episode 1 is on iPlayer - search for Arabian Adventures: Secrets of the Nabateans.  https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m00203rj/arabian-adventuresOutside UK on BBC News All times are in GMT so you have to convertSat 8 June0130 GMT (UK only)0730 GMT (international) Sun 9 June1430 GMT (international)2130 GMT (international)

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Adventurer:Runner up: Travel Book of the Year! Walking with NomadsPresenter, Morocco to Timbuktu BBC2/BBC4.   Author:Adventures in MoroccoMorocco to TimbuktuDodging Elephants  Web: www.alicemorrison.co.uk  Podcast: Alice in wAnderlandX: aliceoutthere1TikTok: aliceoutthere1Instagram: aliceoutthere1            Fbook: Alice Hunter Morrison AdventuresYouTube: Alice Morrison

Alice was trying out a part of the Intrepid woman's tour to Saudi Arabia - https://www.intrepidtravel.com/en/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-womens-expedition-154003 with guide Sara Omar and a stay at Al Shada Hotel.She also highly recommends the Intercontinental Hotel, Taif https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/taif/tifha/hoteldetail Adventurer:Runner up: Travel Book of the Year! Walking with NomadsPresenter, Morocco to Timbuktu BBC2/BBC4.   Tel/WhatsApp + 212641113731Author:Adventures in MoroccoMorocco to TimbuktuDodging Elephants  Web: www.alicemorrison.co.uk  Podcast: Alice in wAnderlandX: aliceoutthere1TikTok: aliceoutthere1Instagram: aliceoutthere1            Fbook: Alice Hunter Morrison AdventuresYouTube: Alice Morrison

Alice is in Saudi Arabia this week working on her potential next adventure. She is also going to the premier performance of "Zarqa Al Yamama" the first Saudi opera!

When the Fish finds himself stuck with a bad case of writer's block, the Cat in the Hat takes him on a wander-full journey through the mind. But when the Cat gets literally lost in thought, can the Fish use what he's learned to save the day? Plus, a visit from Mr. Brown and a song about the letter "O"!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here's the GoFundMe for Imlil's new ambulance!

Pia is a Dream Manifestation Mentor and Tarot Spirit Guide at Dream and Wanderland. She helps women discover, explore, and reconnect to their dreams and supports them in turning them into reality. So that everyone can live a life that is truly meant for them. Her journey began in 2014 when she eventually started to wander and fulfill her childhood dream of traveling the world. One country at a time whenever it was possible. Today, she is working on making another dream come true by transitioning from her corporate job to the freedom of her own business that allows her to help others fulfill their dreams.

Here we go again reading the pre-cursor and awards season tea leaves to give you our bold picks for this year's 96th Academy Awards. Who will win and who should win - listen to us go through all categories so you can impress your Oscar pool (10:40). PLUS - Quark's lowdown on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Singapore including a failed marriage proposal (0:01) whut! Shoutout to our friends at Wanderland Music and Art Festival, happening March 9-10, Get your tickets now at wanderlandfest.com! Come home to good music & good people. Come home to Wanderland. **** Endslate is an ANIMA podcast. Stalk the hosts! Mel Alcaraz: @mel_alcaraz Ramon De Veyra: @ramondeveyra Quark Henares: @quarkhenares Follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endslatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or join our Facebook group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/endslate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a safe space discussion on pop culture. For inquiries and feedback, email us at endslatepod@gmail.com

It's United Plant Savers' 30th anniversary this year! To celebrate, they're offering $5 off their membership fees. Use coupon code MARCH2024 at checkout to get the $5 discount. Additionally, they're throwing in a $75 credit towards classes in the International Herb Symposium Learning Center.  LEARN MORE & REGISTER In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Jess Starwood.  Jess Starwood is an established author, naturalist, chef, herbalist and educator.  We chat about her book "Mushroom Wanderland", the aroma of matsutake, hoshigaki and her fondness for persimmons, traveling with a forager's perspective, the mycology community and a whole lot more.  A huge thank you to Jess for joining me on the show, and thanks to you for listening! See you in the next episode, ~Mason  LINKS & RESOURCES Jess Starwood | JStarwood.com BOOK: Mushroom Wanderland | BUY THE BOOK Events with Jess | LEARN MORE Jess on Instagram | @jess.starwood A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species.  LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com

Mel, Ramon, and Quark take a one way Shai-Hulud ride into the world of Dune Part 2, Denis Villeneuve's much-anticipated sequel to his 2021 sci-fi masterpiece. Enjoy the trio's hot, spicy takes on Zendaya, Austin Butler, and Timothee Chalamet and other trivial things like the rules of deep puncture wounds. PLUS - some content catch up with Shogun, Monsieur Spade, and Feud. (2:22) Shogun, Monsieur Spade, Feud talk (22:17) Dune Part 2 (45:14) Spoiler Alert! Shoutout to our friends at Wanderland Music and Art Festival, happening March 9-10, Get your tickets now at wanderlandfest.com! Come home to good music & good people. Come home to Wanderland. **** Endslate is an ANIMA podcast. Stalk the hosts! Mel Alcaraz: @mel_alcaraz Ramon De Veyra: @ramondeveyra Quark Henares: @quarkhenares Follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endslatepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or join our Facebook group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/endslate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a safe space discussion on pop culture. For inquiries and feedback, email us at endslatepod@gmail.com

Imagine packing your life into a suitcase and stepping into the world as your home. That's the reality for Kate Evans, our remarkable guest who, alongside her husband Dave, traded the predictability of a permanent address for the boundless freedom of a nomadic life. Their story, as chronicled in "Wanderland: Living the Traveling Life," exudes a compelling allure for anyone who's ever dreamed of experiencing the richness of the world beyond the confines of a conventional lifestyle.Kate Evans, PhD, is the author of eight books, including a duet of memoirs: Wanderland: Living the Traveling Life and Call It Wonder: An Odyssey of Love, Sex, Spirit & Travel, winner of the Bisexual Book Award. Her essays, stories, and poems have appeared widely. We uncover the strategic planning and serendipitous moments that colour Kate's travels, the emotional landscapes navigated, and how her philosophy of minimalism isn't about having less but living more. Her journey, punctuated by the pages of her book, is a testament to the transformative power of embracing the unknown and the value of experiences over possessions.This conversation isn't just about globetrotting; it's a deeper dive into the art of storytelling, connecting with others through shared narratives, and the relentless pursuit of personal fulfillment. Kate's insights on the nuances of a nomadic lifestyle and the courage to write one's own story—whether through the lens of a camera, the strokes of a pen, or the steps across unfamiliar lands—resonate with the soul of every aspiring wanderer like me. Kate and Dave live part of the year in Baja California Sur, Mexico, and they travel the rest of the time. Let's enjoy her story. To connect with Kate: www.kateevanswriter.comRetreat website: https://tehomcenter.org/writingmexico2024Support the showTo Share - Connect & Relate: Share Your Thoughts and Shape the Show! Tell me what you love about the podcast and what you want to hear more about. Please email me at behas.podcats@gmail.com and be part of the conversation! To be on the show Podmatch Profile Thank you for listening - Hasta Pronto!

Is it too early to be excited? Pompey go six-points clear at the top of League One after an impressive win over Bolton. Hugh, Andy and Freddie go over the Bolton win and how John Mousinho's team executed a great team performance. The lads dive into the listener question of the Yengi vs Bishop debate. Friend of the show and longtime guest Ollie from the Salopcast (@salopcast) joins the show to give you the lowdown on Saturday's game away at Shrewsbury. (1.11.45). This episode includes: - Bolton review - Single pivot second half? - Sean Raggett fitting into the system - Gavin Whyte - more to come? - Trotters chatter. What did they think of the game? - Listener question - Yengi vs Bishop - Shrewsbury preview with Salopcast (1.11.45) - Score predictions

Kate Evans joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about being a bit of a wandering writer yet finding the patterns that can emerge from chaos, leaning into momentum while generating work, having her life partner as first reader, her traveling life, the writing retreat she is hosting in April 2024, and her new book Wanderland.   Also in this episode: -incorporating spiritual teachings in our work -using books as writing teachers -having your partner as your first reader   Books mentioned in this episode: My Life in France by Julia Child Memoirs by Maya Angelou The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas, an American Slave by Frederick Douglas The Land of Lost Borders by Kate Harris Kate Evans is the author of eight books, including Call It Wonder: An Odyssey of Love, Sex, Spirit & Travel, winner of the Bisexual Book Award for Best Memoir, which is the prequel to Wanderland: Living the Traveling Life. Her essays, stories, and poems have appeared widely in such publications as HuffPost, Woman's Day, Good Housekeeping, Zyzzyva, and Santa Monica Review. A recipient of a PhD in Education from the University of Washington, she also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from San Jose State University, where she is Emeritus Faculty. She lives half the year in Mexico and the other half she travels.  www.kateevanswriter.com    Connect with Kate: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KateEvansWriter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katenomadicwriter/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateevansauthor/ Website:  www.kateevanswriter.com   – Ronit Plank is a writer, teacher, and editor whose work has been featured in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Writer's Digest, The Rumpus, American Literary Review, Hippocampus, The Iowa Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named a 2021 Best True Crime Book by Book Riot and was a Finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards, the Housatonic Book Awards, and the Book of the Year Awards. Her fiction and creative nonfiction have been nominated for Pushcart Prizes, the Best of the Net, and the Best Microfiction Anthology, and her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' Eludia Award. She is creative nonfiction editor at The Citron Review and lives in Seattle with her family where she is working on her next book.   More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Sign up for monthly podcast and writing updates: https://bit.ly/33nyTKd Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ More about WHEN SHE COMES BACK, a memoir: https://ronitplank.com/book/ More about HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE, a short story collection: https://ronitplank.com/home-is-a-made-up-place/   Connect with Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://twitter.com/RonitPlank https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank   Background photo: Canva Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

Alice is safe and sound, but it has been a terrifying and difficult couple of days. We did this episode just to inform our listeners about the conditions in Morocco and to let them know how they can help relieve the suffering in Imlil. We will post information about the GoFundMe page as soon as I, Vic, can get it operational. Alice will post the link on her social media accounts.

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Happy and sad news from Imlil this week. Alice is suffering the slings and arrows of outrageous drumming, but there are lovely things to eat accompanying the noise.

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Robert Tyler, senior policy advisory for New Direction, joins Dispatch executive editor Adam O'Neal to sample the different flavors of the European right. -America the good, America the bad -Is Italy's Meloni fascist? -Fusionism and the Czech Republic -Brexit and deregulationLike what we're doing? Please consider becoming a member of TheDispatch.com. You'll be getting a suite of newsletters (including Kevin Williamson's Wanderland, our news-breaking Dispatch Politics, and our flagship daily newsletter The Morning Dispatch), access to additional podcast episodes and exclusive shows, and be invited to members-only live Dispatch events. But most importantly: you'll be helping us keep the lights on. So if you believe in our mission, we hope you'll consider joining us. Show Notes: -Robert Tyler for The Dispatch -About New Direction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Will the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision in Harvard lead to a public backlash? What does the Coup That Wasn't tell us about Russia (and about Americans' changing perceptions of the war)? And will David French's recent New York Times piece about transgenderism in women's sports finally get him cancelled? Sarah, Jonah, and yet-uncancelled David French discuss. Like what we're doing? Please consider becoming a member of TheDispatch.com. You'll be getting a suite of newsletters (including Kevin Williamson's Wanderland, our news-breaking Dispatch Politics, and our flagship daily newsletter The Morning Dispatch), access to additional podcast episodes and exclusive shows, and be invited to members-only live Dispatch events. But most importantly: you'll be helping us keep the lights on. So if you believe in our mission, we hope you'll consider joining us. Out of context: "I think I heard Henry Kissinger making the same point." Show Notes: -Want the full legal analysis of SCOTUS' affirmative action decision? Check out our latest Advisory Opinions. -David's NYT piece on the erosion of women's sports -Jonah's G-File about isms, cultural cliches, and treat-yourself-culture  -Millennial and Gen Z economic malaise is creating a ‘treat culture' as they turn to tiny purchases for a dose of daily escapism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of his Search for Meaning podcast, Stephen Wise Temple Senior Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback hosts Josh Klausner, who, in addition to being Rabbi Yoshi's college roommate, is a screenwriter, playwright, and director.Klausner's writing credits include Wanderland (2018), Date Night (2010), and Shrek Forever After (2010). He's also worked as a second unit director on Dumb and Dumber (1994), Kingpin (1996), There's Something About Mary (1998), Me, Myself, and Irene (2000), Shallow Hall (2001), and Green Book (2018).While Klausner aspired to be an actor, his early interest in poetry and his dissatisfaction with the plays he read during his college years led him down the path to becoming a writer. His thesis advisor at Princeton wound up being none other than Tony Kushner, a four-time Oscar nominee who's won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, a Tony Award for Best Play, and has collaborated with Steven Spielberg on Munich (2005), Lincoln (2012), West Side Story (2021), and The Fabelmans (2022).Fascinated by the immediacy and intimacy of theater and the moments just before sleep, and trying to process his own parents' divorce, one of his first works was a two-act play about divorce from the point of view of two brothers. A pre-ordination Rabbi Yoshi had a part in that play, Brothers of the Bearded Lady. Using one's own written work to process is far from an alien concept for Rabbi Yoshi, who does so with many of his sermons. The two discuss how writing can be a powerful way to work through ideas, concepts, and emotions, and a way to see older ideas in a new light as they are revisited years later in a different context. Through this lens, they discuss regret, life choices, personal discovery, and more in a deeply personal and philosophical conversation.

Author and political reporter Jon Ward joins Steve Hayes in a revealing interview to talk about his book Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed A Generation. The two discuss the religious fervor that shaped today's Christian political environment on the right. Also, stay tuned for our first episode of "High Steaks", a mini podcast series between Steve and Sarah on the 2024 presidential election. Dispatch members will have access to the full series, so subscribe today. Click here to become a Dispatch member and gain access to the full series... along with The Morning Dispatch, Kevin Williamson's Wanderland,Sarah Isgur's The Permanent Campaign and many other newsletters. If you're already a member, follow this link to get access to High Steaks. New episode coming Monday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Roach Koach, Nu-Metal titans unite as Lorin and Matt welcome the CEO of Nu-Metal, Holiday Kirk, to the show. Kirk brings with him Missile Girl Scoot and their album, Wonderland. Topics this episode include:-Holiday Kirk and a life of Nu-Metal-The science of list making-Identifying the Nu-Metal Timeline-Holiday Kirk's DJ tips-The friction of angry twitter comments-Lorin's Best Buy playlist-“I like that it sounds like shit”-And Canon Talk, where Lorin, Matt, and Holiday Kirk decide if Missile Girl Scoot deserve a place in the Nu-Metal Canon. Take a listen!Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We'd appreciate it! Questions about the show? Have album recommendations? Just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you! Contact the show @RoachKoach on Twitter, Roach Koach on Facebook , Roach Koach on Instagram, or send an email to RoachKoachPodcast at Gmail. Support the show over on our Patreon. Check out and support Holiday Kirk! Twitter! Instagram! Patreon! The Nu-Metal Agenda Podcast!

It's the final week of our podcast summer break and we're bringing you a replay episode that will help you incorporate an energizing practice that will support you in connecting in meaningful ways with people, places and yourself. This episode was originally aired in the frenzy of the back-to-school season to help you step away from the checklists and make space for the pursuits that fill you up. We hope revisiting this idea in summer time will provide a little more time to wander and explore.  Mentioned on this episode: Brainpickings.org  Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, InstagramReceive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at https://subscriber.brightmorningteam.com/resources Support us