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2026-02-21 | UPDATES #137 | A War Foretold — And Still Ignored. Four years ago, Europe woke up to missile trails over Kyiv and the lie many had been telling themselves: “Putin won't do it.” That's not just the public, but also experts, historians, politicians and diplomats. Today, The Guardian publishes a deeply sourced reconstruction of the months before 24 February 2022 — how the CIA and MI6 pieced together the invasion plan, why much of Europe didn't buy it, and why Kyiv didn't want to hear it. (The Guardian) The piece was authored by journalist Shaun Walker. In November 2021, CIA Director William Burns tries to see Putin in person — but gets a phone call instead. Burns tells Putin the US believes Russia is preparing to invade Ukraine; Putin shrugs it off and pivots to his own grievances. Burns comes away convinced war is coming. (The Guardian)----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------A REQUEST FOR HELP!I'm heading back to Kyiv this week, to film, do research and conduct interviews. The logistics and need for equipment and clothing are a little higher than for my previous trips. It will be cold, and may be dark also. If you can, please assist to ensure I can make this trip a success. My commitment to the audience of the channel, will be to bring back compelling interviews conducted in Ukraine, and to use the experience to improve the quality of the channel, it's insights and impact. Let Ukraine and democracy prevail! https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrashttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformationNONE OF THIS CAN HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU!So what's next? We're going to Kyiv in January 2026 to film on the ground, and will record interviews with some huge guests. We'll be creating opportunities for new interviews, and to connect you with the reality of a European city under escalating winter attack, from an imperialist, genocidal power. PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------SOURCES: The Guardian (Shaun Walker), A war foretold: how the CIA and MI6 got hold of Putin's Ukraine plans and why nobody believed them (20 Feb 2026). The Guardian live coverage (Europe/Ukraine), including European defence ministers discussing a potential “European Five Eyes”. Explainer.ua (UA), summary of the Guardian investigation (20 Feb 2026). Big Kyiv (UA), recap noting claim that Putin's decision was made earlier (20 Feb 2026). LinkedIn: Klaus Dodds reacting to the piece (21 Feb 2026). Bluesky: Jana Puglierin sharing the investigation (21 Feb 2026). t-online (DE), report summarising the Guardian findings and noting the “right call / wrong trajectory” dynamic (21 Feb 2026). ----------
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Prosecutors say Colin Gray was warned by the FBI, by law enforcement, and by child welfare that his son was a potential threat — and his response was allegedly to buy the kid an AR-15 for Christmas. Now he's facing 29 felony counts including second-degree murder. Former prosecutor Eric Faddis dismantles the case piece by piece.The alleged warning signs prosecutors presented span years. An alleged 2021 search for "how to kill your dad" on a school computer. FBI involvement over school shooting threats in 2023, according to prosecutors. Then, according to the state, the Christmas gift of a SIG Sauer M400 seven months later. By August 2024, Colt allegedly texted his father that "the blood is on your hands" and asked him to buy ammunition.The defense argues Colt hid his plans. But prosecutors allege the bedroom shrine to the Parkland shooter, the reported voices, the alleged violent episode with his mother, and Colin's own alleged words when officers arrived — "I knew it" — tell a different story. Faddis explains why the Georgia legal framework charging cruelty to children as the basis for second-degree murder may be even more effective than the Crumbley manslaughter model, and he gives his honest assessment of Colin Gray's chances with roughly 20 juvenile victims testifying about being shot.#ColinGray #ColtGray #ApalacheeHighSchool #SchoolShooting #SecondDegreeMurder #FBIWarning #ParentAccountability #EricFaddis #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
Colin Gray is sitting in a Georgia courtroom facing 29 felony counts — including second-degree murder — because prosecutors say he handed his mentally deteriorating 14-year-old son an AR-style rifle as a Christmas present after what the state describes as a years-long parade of warning signs he allegedly refused to act on. This is only the second major trial in the United States testing whether parents can be held criminally responsible when their children carry out school shootings. Former prosecutor Eric Faddis breaks down every element of the case and explains why the evidence trail Colin Gray allegedly left behind could bury him.The prosecution's timeline is staggering. In 2021, Colt allegedly searched "how to kill your dad" on a school computer. In May 2023, according to prosecutors, the FBI flagged online threats tied to Colt about a school shooting, and investigators reportedly told Colin to restrict gun access. Seven months later, according to the state, he gave his son an AR-15-style SIG Sauer M400 for Christmas. Then in August 2024, prosecutors allege Colt texted his father, "Whenever something happens, just know the blood is on your hands," and separately asked him to buy 150 rounds of ammunition.The defense argues Colt led a double life and hid his intentions. They point to hidden phone notes allegedly showing Colt planned the attack for February 2025 to coincide with the Parkland anniversary. But prosecutors revealed Colt allegedly had a shrine to Nikolas Cruz in his bedroom. His mother was reportedly aware of his attempts to contact the Parkland shooter in prison. And the defense itself argued she never warned Colin — raising the question of how someone could claim ignorance when the alleged obsession was visible inside the home.The state also alleges Colt shoved his mother to the ground when she tried to take the gun away, was reportedly hearing voices, and was given his mother's prescription Zoloft without ever seeing a doctor. The defense counters that Colin had scheduled a mental health appointment for Colt for the day after the shooting. Faddis explains whether that last-minute appointment helps the defense or actually proves the prosecution's case — that Colin allegedly knew his son was in crisis and still left the weapon accessible.One of the most devastating moments from opening statements was the prosecution describing Colin's alleged reaction when officers arrived at the Gray home. According to prosecutors, he said, "I knew it. My little girl just texted me she's in lockdown. Please tell me your brother didn't do something." Faddis breaks down how those two words — "I knew it" — could define the prosecution's entire case.This case is being compared to the Crumbley trials in Michigan, but Colin Gray faces second-degree murder charges — not involuntary manslaughter. Under Georgia law, the legal theory is that providing the weapon constitutes cruelty to children, and causing a child's death through cruelty qualifies as second-degree murder. Faddis explains whether this is a stronger or weaker framework than what convicted both Crumbley parents. With 25 witnesses testifying on day two alone — including roughly 20 juvenile students who described being shot, seeing blood, and fearing they would die — and Colin facing up to 180 years, Faddis gives his honest assessment of where this trial is headed.#ColinGray #ColtGray #ApalacheeHighSchool #SchoolShooting #SecondDegreeMurder #ParentAccountability #CrumbleyComparison #GeorgiaTrial #EricFaddis #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
In Episode 86 of Geopolitics with Ghost, Ghost breaks down escalating tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, focusing on renewed Iran negotiations, Israeli pressure campaigns, and the risk of broader regional conflict. He analyzes statements from U.S. officials, Iranian leadership, and Israeli sources regarding enrichment limits, verification demands, and military posturing. The episode explores Russia's evolving position, including warnings against Western escalation and NATO expansion, while examining how energy corridors, sanctions, and military alliances are reshaping global alignments. Ghost connects developments in Ukraine, joint military exercises, and diplomatic maneuvering to what he describes as a widening strategic fracture inside NATO. He also addresses shifting rhetoric from Western leaders, the economic implications of prolonged conflict, and the role of media framing in shaping public consent. Throughout the show, Ghost emphasizes understanding motive, leverage, and timing rather than reacting to surface headlines, urging viewers to track power blocs and strategic interests as the geopolitical chessboard continues to shift.
Did the CIA use psychic remote viewing to search for the Ark of the Covenant? Is Heaven located at the edge of the observable universe? New scientific analysis reopens debate over the Shroud of Turin, while a woman who clinically died claims she saw humanity's future — and issued a warning. We also examine ancient DNA discoveries that challenge human origins and mysterious deep-ocean signals scientists still can't explain.Join The Paranormal 60 News crew — Dave, Chachi, The Colonel and Greg “The Paranormal Detective” Lawson — as they break down biblical relics, near-death experiences, declassified intelligence programs, and ancient mysteries colliding with modern science.Ark, Afterlife & Ancient Warnings Edition - Paranormal 60 NewsPLEASE SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT OUR SHOWLove & Lotus Tarot with Winnie Schrader - http://lovelotustarot.com/Visit Minnesota's premiere haunted hotel, The Palmer House -https://www.thepalmerhousehotel.com/ OR Call Now and Book a Room -320-351-9100#Paranormal #UFO #UAP #AncientMysteries #ArkOfTheCovenant #NearDeathExperience #Afterlife #ShroudOfTurin #BiblicalMysteries #RemoteViewing #CIAFiles #Unexplained #AncientAliens #Conspiracy #Mystery #Supernatural #LifeAfterDeath #ForbiddenHistory #HiddenTruth #EndTimes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you ever felt tired, tempted to turn back when life gets hard? In this episode of Seek Go Create, Tim Winders dives into the powerful book of Hebrews—a message written to weary believers facing immense pressure, urging them not to drift and highlighting why Jesus is better than any old way they might return to. Discover the dramatic historical context behind Hebrews, explore intriguing theories about its mysterious author, and understand why its urgent warnings still resonate today. If you're searching for faith, resilience, and context for early Christian struggles, this is an episode you won't want to miss."Hebrews exalts Jesus as the better priest, sacrifice, and covenant, and warns: don't drift, don't go back." - Tim WindersAccess all show and episode resources HEREEpisode Resources:NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources.Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction to Hebrews00:19 Overview of the New Testament Reading Plan01:03 Key Facts About Hebrews01:17 Authorship Theories03:12 Historical Context and Audience04:26 The Significance of James' Martyrdom06:57 The Struggles of Jewish Believers08:40 The Superiority of Jesus11:19 Urgency and Warnings in Hebrews13:18 Conclusion and Next Steps13:58 Immersive Scene Setting
WMAL GUEST: TOM FITTON (President of Judicial Watch) on Judicial Watch’s FOIA lawsuit revealing that law enforcement broadcast warnings about a suspicious person prior to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Butler, PA. WEBSITE: JudicialWatch.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/TomFitton READ: FBI Reveals Warnings about Suspicious Person at Trump Shooting in Butler Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of BJJ Balance Podcast, we dive deep into the realities of gym culture, purple belt behavior, and the responsibilities that come with leadership on the mats.From hilarious Valentine's Day “purple belt lifestyle” jokes to serious conversations about gym safety, uncomfortable training partners, and how coaches should handle complaints — this episode covers the full spectrum of jiu-jitsu culture.We also break down:• Why purple belts get a reputation• Gym politics and promotion psychology• How coaches motivate students through belt rankings• When it's time to switch academies• Leadership responsibility in mat safety• Handling uncomfortable situations in training rooms• Judo crossover curiosity and stand-up development• Wild off-the-rails “After the Roll” style banterWhether you're a white belt trying to understand gym hierarchy or a seasoned grappler navigating academy culture — this episode gives real, unfiltered perspective from years on the mats.
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Keaton Ross reported on ongoing technical issues that have prevented municipal voters from accessing campaign finance reports. Paul Monies looked into how one state agency is dealing with the uncertainty over federal funds under the Trump administration and government shutdowns. Elizabeth Caldwell updates us on the case of Stillwater teenager Jesse Butler who was convicted last year on 11 counts related to rape and strangulation. He received a sentence of counseling and community service, which has caused an outcry. Shaun Witt hosts.
A powerful storm sparks evacuation warnings in the Southland. Researchers find a link between wildfire smoke and autism in children of SoCal moms. Nurses in Tarzana are hitting the picket lines. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept or a Silicon Valley experiment—it's already shaping how we learn, work, and deliver care. From classrooms and hospitals to small businesses and local governments, AI is quietly changing how much we can do with the time and resources we have. While this progress has sparked excitement, it has also triggered a familiar political response: fear. Warnings about job loss, concentration, and runaway technology now dominate the conversation. But that misses the lessons history and basic economics can teach us.In this episode of This Week's Economy, we examine AI through a clear policy and economic lens. We'll talk about creative destruction, labor markets, and the enormous potential AI holds to expand opportunity and raise living standards, and we'll discuss the threats posed by poor regulatory policies. The question isn't whether AI will transform our economy. It's whether we'll let markets, competition, and human ingenuity guide that transformation—or regulate it away.Tune in to the full episode on YouTube, Apple Podcast, or Spotify, and visit my website vanceginn.com for more information about Ginn Economic Consulting and me.
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In this episode of Project Synapse, the hosts discuss how "agentic" AI has rapidly accelerated and become widely distributed, using the explosion of OpenClaw (with claims of ~160,000 instances) as a sign that autonomous agent tools are now in anyone's hands. Hashtag Trending would like to thank Meter for their support in bringing you this podcast. Meter delivers a complete networking stack, wired, wireless and cellular in one integrated solution that's built for performance and scale. You can find them at Meter.com/htt They compare the speed and societal impact of current AI progress to COVID-19's early days, arguing the pace may be even more destabilizing. They cover Anthropic's Claude 4.6 and OpenAI's Codex 5.3, including claims that Claude 4.6 helped produce a functional C compiler for about $20,000, and that a Cowork-like tool could be replicated in a day with Codex 5.3 after Claude reportedly took two weeks to build Cowork. The conversation highlights improved long-context memory performance (needle-in-haystack-style metrics reportedly in the 90% range) and increasingly autonomous behavior such as self-testing, self-correction, and coordinating teams of agents. The hosts then focus on security: MCP (Model Context Protocol) as a widely adopted but "fundamentally insecure" connector requiring broad permissions; the risk of malicious tools/skills and malware in agent ecosystems; and the rise of "shadow AI," where employees or individuals deploy agents without organizational vetting—potentially leaking sensitive data or running up massive token bills. They discuss incentives that push both humans and models toward fast answers and risky deployment, referencing burnout and an HBR study on rising expectations without proportional hiring. The episode also touches on realism and deepfakes, citing impressive new AI video generation (including a Chinese model "SEEDANCE 2.0" example) and how this erodes trust in what's real. They conclude with practical advice for organizations—don't just say "no," create safe outlets and governance ("say how")—and briefly discuss wearables/AR, Meta's continued AI efforts (including the Meta AI app and "Vibes"), and the coming integration of AI into always-on devices. Sponsor: Meter, an integrated wired/wireless/cellular networking stack (meter.com/htt). 00:00 Cold Open + Sponsor: Meter Networking Stack 00:18 Welcome to Project Synapse (and immediate chaos) 00:57 'Something Big Is Happening': AI feels like COVID-speed disruption 02:57 OpenClaw goes viral: 160k instances and easy DIY clones 04:03 Claude Code 'Cowork' on Windows… and why it's broken 06:47 Rebuilding Cowork in a day with OpenAI Codex 5.3 08:18 Why Opus 4.6 feels like a step-change: memory, autonomy, agent teams 11:24 Model leapfrogging + the end of 'can AI write code?' debates 14:45 Hallucinations, 'I don't know,' and self-correction in modern models 18:42 Autonomous agents in practice: cron-like loops, tool use, and fallout 21:00 MCP security: powerful connectors, scary permissions, and 500 zero-days 24:33 Shadow AI & skill marketplaces: the app-store malware analogy 32:02 Incentives drive risk: move fast culture, confident wrong answers, burnout 34:16 AI Agents Boost Productivity… and Raise the Bar at Work 35:14 Warnings of a Coming AI-Driven Crash (and Why We're Not Steering Away) 36:28 "I Quit to Write Poetry": Existential Dread & On the Beach Vibes 37:21 Tech Safety Is Reactive: Seatbelts, Crashes, and the AI Double-Edged Sword 39:42 Fast-Moving Threats: Agents Hacking Infrastructure & Security Debt 40:54 From Doom to Adaptation: Using the Same Tools to Survive the Disruption 42:21 Why We're Numb to AI Warnings + The 'Free Energy' Thought Experiment 46:43 AGI Is Already Here? Prompts, Ego, and the 'If It Quacks Like a Duck' Test 48:56 Deepfake Video Leap: Seedance, Perfect Voices, and What's Real Anymore 52:39 Contain the Damage: 'Don't Say No—Say How' and Shadow AI in Companies 54:58 Holodeck on the Horizon: VR + GenAI + Wearables (Meta, Apple, OpenAI/Ive) 59:53 Meta's AI Reality Check: Bots, the Meta AI App, 'Vibes,' and Who's Making Money 01:04:41 Final Wrap + Sponsor Thanks
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New Travel Warnings From CDC is the lead story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, February 16, 2026 with Chillie Falls. Live from Ocean Cay Marine Reserve. Also today, Serious Technical Breakdown for Celebrity Ship; Severe Winds Disrupt MSC Cruises Again; Dress Code For Specialty Dining; Cruise Ship Drops Cuba Port; Mein Schiff Relax Medevac; Singapore Cruise Centre Arrest; and lots more LIVE at 11 AM EST. CLICK for video feed Also this morning, a special report featuring Kenneth Tuszynski, visually impaired, and his trip around the ropes course on the MSC Grandiosa. #mondaytravelandcruiseindustrypodcast #travelandcruiseindustrynews #podcast #cruisenews #travelnews #cruise #travel #chilliescruises #chilliefalls #whill_us Thanks for visiting my channel. NYTimes The Daily, the flagship NYT podcast with a massive audience. "Vacationing In The Time Of Covid" https://nyti.ms/3QuRwOS To access the Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast; https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/trav... or go to https://accessadventure.net/ To subscribe: http://bit.ly/chi-fal I appreciate super chats or any other donations to support my channel. For your convenience, please visit: https://paypal.me/chillie9264?locale.... Chillie's Cruise Schedule: https://www.accessadventure.net/chillies-trip-calendar/ For your mobility needs, contact me, Whill.inc/US, at (844) 699-4455 use SRN 11137 or call Scootaround at 1.888.441.7575. Use SRN 11137. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ChilliesCruises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chillie.falls X: https://x.com/ChillieFalls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Everything went black, the devil had his hands on my shoulder, looked at my father, and said, you know the rules, I get to keep Josh." ---------- Josh Yung returns to Touched by Heaven since first guesting back on Episode 205, four years ago. Back then, he shared how, as an atheist, he openly invited anything that might be "out there" to reveal itself. God, angels, demons, even aliens. It seemed to Josh that they were all responding. In this episode, Josh goes farther back to powerful dreams at ages eight and fifteen that carried both promise and warning. Now, Josh is learning to follow the Holy Spirit boldly and speak what he's been given, without fear. ---------- Share Your Story If you have a Touched by Heaven moment that you would like to share with Trapper, please leave us a note at https://touchedbyheaven.net/contact Our listeners look forward to hearing about life-changing encounters and miraculous stories every week. Stay Informed Trapper sends out a weekly email. If you're not receiving it, and would like to stay in touch to get the bonus stories and other interesting content that will further fortify your faith. Join our email family by subscribing on https://trapperjackspeaks.com Become a Patron We pray that our listeners and followers benefit from our podcasts and programs and develop a deeper personal relationship with God. We thank you for your prayers and for supporting our efforts by helping to cover the costs. Become a Patron and getting lots of fun extras. Please go to https://patreon.com/bfl to check out the details. More About Trapper Jack Visit Our Website: https://TrapperJackSpeaks.com Patreon Donation Link: https://www.patreon.com/bfl Purchase our Products · Talk Downloads: https://www.patreon.com/bfl/shop · CD Sales: https://trapperjackspeaks.com/cds/ Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TouchedByHeaven.TrapperJack Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trapperjack/ Join us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/TrapperJack1
Brian Biedebach • Galatians 3:10–3:14 • Those who trust in the law for justification are under a curse; only the work of Christ can justify sinners. Please note that, due to technical difficulties, this recording skips brief portions of audio. • Steadfast
Sometimes we have to hear what we need to hear and not necessarily what we might want to hear. Warning: Sin is ALWAYS deceitfully destructive. It destroys people and relationships. In our culture, we hear that the actions that God calls sin are actually celebrated. How should Christians deal with these issues? What is Jesus' view of this and what would He do?
Brian Biedebach • Galatians 3:10–3:14 • Those who trust in the law for justification are under a curse; only the work of Christ can justify sinners. Please note that, due to technical difficulties, this recording skips brief portions of audio.
In this episode of Project Synapse, the hosts discuss how "agentic" AI has rapidly accelerated and become widely distributed, using the explosion of OpenClaw (with claims of ~160,000 instances) as a sign that autonomous agent tools are now in anyone's hands. Hashtag Trending would like to thank Meter for their support in bringing you this podcast. Meter delivers a complete networking stack, wired, wireless and cellular in one integrated solution that's built for performance and scale. You can find them at Meter.com/htt They compare the speed and societal impact of current AI progress to COVID-19's early days, arguing the pace may be even more destabilizing. They cover Anthropic's Claude 4.6 and OpenAI's Codex 5.3, including claims that Claude 4.6 helped produce a functional C compiler for about $20,000, and that a Cowork-like tool could be replicated in a day with Codex 5.3 after Claude reportedly took two weeks to build Cowork. The conversation highlights improved long-context memory performance (needle-in-haystack-style metrics reportedly in the 90% range) and increasingly autonomous behavior such as self-testing, self-correction, and coordinating teams of agents. The hosts then focus on security: MCP (Model Context Protocol) as a widely adopted but "fundamentally insecure" connector requiring broad permissions; the risk of malicious tools/skills and malware in agent ecosystems; and the rise of "shadow AI," where employees or individuals deploy agents without organizational vetting—potentially leaking sensitive data or running up massive token bills. They discuss incentives that push both humans and models toward fast answers and risky deployment, referencing burnout and an HBR study on rising expectations without proportional hiring. The episode also touches on realism and deepfakes, citing impressive new AI video generation (including a Chinese model "SEEDANCE 2.0" example) and how this erodes trust in what's real. They conclude with practical advice for organizations—don't just say "no," create safe outlets and governance ("say how")—and briefly discuss wearables/AR, Meta's continued AI efforts (including the Meta AI app and "Vibes"), and the coming integration of AI into always-on devices. Sponsor: Meter, an integrated wired/wireless/cellular networking stack (meter.com/htt). 00:00 Cold Open + Sponsor: Meter Networking Stack 00:18 Welcome to Project Synapse (and immediate chaos) 00:57 'Something Big Is Happening': AI feels like COVID-speed disruption 02:57 OpenClaw goes viral: 160k instances and easy DIY clones 04:03 Claude Code 'Cowork' on Windows… and why it's broken 06:47 Rebuilding Cowork in a day with OpenAI Codex 5.3 08:18 Why Opus 4.6 feels like a step-change: memory, autonomy, agent teams 11:24 Model leapfrogging + the end of 'can AI write code?' debates 14:45 Hallucinations, 'I don't know,' and self-correction in modern models 18:42 Autonomous agents in practice: cron-like loops, tool use, and fallout 21:00 MCP security: powerful connectors, scary permissions, and 500 zero-days 24:33 Shadow AI & skill marketplaces: the app-store malware analogy 32:02 Incentives drive risk: move fast culture, confident wrong answers, burnout 34:16 AI Agents Boost Productivity… and Raise the Bar at Work 35:14 Warnings of a Coming AI-Driven Crash (and Why We're Not Steering Away) 36:28 "I Quit to Write Poetry": Existential Dread & On the Beach Vibes 37:21 Tech Safety Is Reactive: Seatbelts, Crashes, and the AI Double-Edged Sword 39:42 Fast-Moving Threats: Agents Hacking Infrastructure & Security Debt 40:54 From Doom to Adaptation: Using the Same Tools to Survive the Disruption 42:21 Why We're Numb to AI Warnings + The 'Free Energy' Thought Experiment 46:43 AGI Is Already Here? Prompts, Ego, and the 'If It Quacks Like a Duck' Test 48:56 Deepfake Video Leap: Seedance, Perfect Voices, and What's Real Anymore 52:39 Contain the Damage: 'Don't Say No—Say How' and Shadow AI in Companies 54:58 Holodeck on the Horizon: VR + GenAI + Wearables (Meta, Apple, OpenAI/Ive) 59:53 Meta's AI Reality Check: Bots, the Meta AI App, 'Vibes,' and Who's Making Money 01:04:41 Final Wrap + Sponsor Thanks
"The Wise Warnings of the Holy Spirit" | Acts 21:1-16 In our study of the book of Acts this week, the apostle Paul is getting closer and closer to Jerusalem. His days as a free minister of the gospel will soon come to an end. Before long, Paul will be calling himself a prisoner of Christ Jesus. In Acts 21:1-16, we are told repeatedly that the Holy Spirit is warning the people that if Paul goes to Jerusalem, he will be imprisoned for the gospel. Paul's friends plead with him not to go. Yet, Paul is resolved to go to Jerusalem even though he knows that he will be arrested. What is the point of the warnings of the Holy Spirit if they aren't to protect Paul from being arrested? As we study God's Word this week, we will see that warnings are not always meant to keep us from suffering. Rather, warnings prepare to suffer in ways that honor God and advance the gospel. This is helpful to us when we read warning passages in the Bible. What do we do with the warnings of the Holy Spirit? Thank God the Holy Spirit warns us of the dangers of following Jesus faithfully so that we will keep following faithfully. He does so to equip us to follow with hope and encouragement. As we study The Wise Warnings of the Holy Spirit. Let's pray that the end result would be that each of us would have a stronger and clearer resolve to take up our cross and follow Jesus. Looking forward to worshipping King Jesus with you all. Invite your friends.
In this episode of Project Synapse, the hosts discuss how "agentic" AI has rapidly accelerated and become widely distributed, using the explosion of OpenClaw (with claims of ~160,000 instances) as a sign that autonomous agent tools are now in anyone's hands. Hashtag Trending would like to thank Meter for their support in bringing you this podcast. Meter delivers a complete networking stack, wired, wireless and cellular in one integrated solution that's built for performance and scale. You can find them at Meter.com/htt They compare the speed and societal impact of current AI progress to COVID-19's early days, arguing the pace may be even more destabilizing. They cover Anthropic's Claude 4.6 and OpenAI's Codex 5.3, including claims that Claude 4.6 helped produce a functional C compiler for about $20,000, and that a Cowork-like tool could be replicated in a day with Codex 5.3 after Claude reportedly took two weeks to build Cowork. The conversation highlights improved long-context memory performance (needle-in-haystack-style metrics reportedly in the 90% range) and increasingly autonomous behavior such as self-testing, self-correction, and coordinating teams of agents. The hosts then focus on security: MCP (Model Context Protocol) as a widely adopted but "fundamentally insecure" connector requiring broad permissions; the risk of malicious tools/skills and malware in agent ecosystems; and the rise of "shadow AI," where employees or individuals deploy agents without organizational vetting—potentially leaking sensitive data or running up massive token bills. They discuss incentives that push both humans and models toward fast answers and risky deployment, referencing burnout and an HBR study on rising expectations without proportional hiring. The episode also touches on realism and deepfakes, citing impressive new AI video generation (including a Chinese model "SEEDANCE 2.0" example) and how this erodes trust in what's real. They conclude with practical advice for organizations—don't just say "no," create safe outlets and governance ("say how")—and briefly discuss wearables/AR, Meta's continued AI efforts (including the Meta AI app and "Vibes"), and the coming integration of AI into always-on devices. Sponsor: Meter, an integrated wired/wireless/cellular networking stack (meter.com/htt). 00:00 Cold Open + Sponsor: Meter Networking Stack 00:18 Welcome to Project Synapse (and immediate chaos) 00:57 'Something Big Is Happening': AI feels like COVID-speed disruption 02:57 OpenClaw goes viral: 160k instances and easy DIY clones 04:03 Claude Code 'Cowork' on Windows… and why it's broken 06:47 Rebuilding Cowork in a day with OpenAI Codex 5.3 08:18 Why Opus 4.6 feels like a step-change: memory, autonomy, agent teams 11:24 Model leapfrogging + the end of 'can AI write code?' debates 14:45 Hallucinations, 'I don't know,' and self-correction in modern models 18:42 Autonomous agents in practice: cron-like loops, tool use, and fallout 21:00 MCP security: powerful connectors, scary permissions, and 500 zero-days 24:33 Shadow AI & skill marketplaces: the app-store malware analogy 32:02 Incentives drive risk: move fast culture, confident wrong answers, burnout 34:16 AI Agents Boost Productivity… and Raise the Bar at Work 35:14 Warnings of a Coming AI-Driven Crash (and Why We're Not Steering Away) 36:28 "I Quit to Write Poetry": Existential Dread & On the Beach Vibes 37:21 Tech Safety Is Reactive: Seatbelts, Crashes, and the AI Double-Edged Sword 39:42 Fast-Moving Threats: Agents Hacking Infrastructure & Security Debt 40:54 From Doom to Adaptation: Using the Same Tools to Survive the Disruption 42:21 Why We're Numb to AI Warnings + The 'Free Energy' Thought Experiment 46:43 AGI Is Already Here? Prompts, Ego, and the 'If It Quacks Like a Duck' Test 48:56 Deepfake Video Leap: Seedance, Perfect Voices, and What's Real Anymore 52:39 Contain the Damage: 'Don't Say No—Say How' and Shadow AI in Companies 54:58 Holodeck on the Horizon: VR + GenAI + Wearables (Meta, Apple, OpenAI/Ive) 59:53 Meta's AI Reality Check: Bots, the Meta AI App, 'Vibes,' and Who's Making Money 01:04:41 Final Wrap + Sponsor Thanks
In this Friday the 13th edition of So Money, Farnoosh reflects on turning 46 and shares the financial truths that have shaped her life—from why money really buys options, to the systemic realities behind debt and financial setbacks. She also unpacks the latest housing and stock-market headlines and answers listener questions on negotiating credit cards, navigating finances with a partner, and transitioning to separate accounts in marriage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join hosts Becky and Kori for the history of Nancy Drew's biggest fans and the story of how a small group of sleuths solved the mystery of the true identity of Carolyn Keene. Special thanks to our sources: Rediscovering Nancy Drew - edited by Carolyn Stewart Dyer and Nancy Tillman Romalov The Ghost of Ladora by Geoffrey Lapin Jennifer Fisher, nancydrewsleuth.com Girl Sleuth by Melanie Rehak University of Iowa Libraries James Keeline, stratemeyer.org The New York Public Library Find the fan fiction read during this episode here: A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words by kiib_6 https://archiveofourown.org/works/65896990/chapters/169755646Nancy Drew PC Game Valentine's Day Card Contest, Giveaway, and Sale:We are partnering with HeR Interactive to giveaway digital downloads for The Secret of Shadow Ranch and Warnings at Waverly Academy. Visit our instagram to enter.All Nancy Drew PC Games are 30% off until February 16th! Use code LOVEMYSTERY26 at herinteractive.com. Entries for HeR Interactive's annual Valentine's Card contest close on February 16th. Visit herinteractive.com for more information.regularnancydrew.com patreon.com/regularnancydrewinstagram.com/RegularNancyDrewyoutube.com/@regularnancydrew facebook.com/people/Regular-Nancy-Drew/61558695320536/Music: “Kool Kats” by Kevin MacLeodSpecial Thanks to Ryan Ransom for his Voice Acting skills
There is an orange heavy rain warning baring down on several districts that are barely back on their feet after the extreme weather three weeks ago. Wet, windy and sticky weather is forecast for many parts of the country this weekend. Much of the North Island is under heavy rain warnings or watches - including areas of the East Cape, Opotiki and Coromandel. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Lisa Owen.
There is a nationwide Status Yellow Low Temperature in place until Saturday. To get the latest on this, Anton spoke to Donal Egan, Met Eireann Meteorologist. Also we heard from David Martin, Senior Public Relations Manager, Road Safety Authority, Graeme McQueen Media Relations at the DAA. Uisce Éireann is reminding households to take a few simple steps to protect their homes. We're joined by Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Eireann.
“The good news is, the system is going away.” Ron Paul looks back at 90. (00:00) Monologue (23:59) Is America Going Bankrupt? (35:27) Who Are the Truth Tellers in Washington? (57:03) How Many Babies Has Ron Paul Delivered? (58:31) When Did Ron Paul Start Buying Gold? Paid partnerships with: Dose: Daily supplements for the systems that support you. Use code TUCKER for 35% at https://dosedaily.co/tucker Masa Chips: Get 25% off with code TUCKER at https://masachips.com/tucker TCN: Watch 'Replacing Europe: Following the World's Deadliest Migration Route,' dropping January 20 only on https://TuckerCarlson.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Psalm 106:1-8 (ESV) News sources: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/11/jobs-report-january-2026-.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/us/politics/trump-democrats-illegal-orders-pirro.html www.notus.org/congress/house-republicans-buck-mike-johnson-tariffs-rule-vote-fails https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/house-rejects-speaker-johnsons-effort-to-block-tariff-votes-f2669cca?mod=hp_lead_pos3 https://www.businessinsider.com/read-exit-letter-by-an-anthropic-ai-safety-leader-2026-2 https://www-cdn.anthropic.com/f21d93f21602ead5cdbecb8c8e1c765759d9e232.pdf https://x.com/MrinankSharma/status/2020881722003583421/photo/1 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/opinion/openai-ads-chatgpt.html Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: Amber Glow #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #jobsreport #economy #JusticeDepartment #tariffs #AI #Claude #OpenAI #ChatGPT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Steve Gruber Show | From Recession Warnings to Economic Boom --- 00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 19:00 – Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow in the Edwin Meese III Institute for the Rule of Law at Advancing American Freedom. Von Spakovsky discusses a judge's decision to block the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals. He explains the legal reasoning behind the ruling and its broader immigration implications. 27:51 – Nick Hopwood, Certified Financial Planner and Founder of Peak Wealth Management. In this week's “No Lazy Money” segment, Hopwood breaks down the latest jobs numbers, the Dow crossing 50,000, and trends shaping the markets. He also offers a free Social Security analysis at peakwm.com/gruber and explains why staying independent and advisor-owned matters in today's private equity-driven wealth management industry. 38:02 - Hour 2 Monologue 46:56 – Paul Miller, CPA and founder of Miller & Company LLP in New York City. Miller shares five critical things taxpayers should check before hitting “submit” this tax season. He explains common mistakes that could trigger audits or cost filers money. 56:55 – Claire Abernathy, Independent Women ambassador and detransitioner. Abernathy shares her powerful story, first told alongside her mother in the “Identity Crisis” series. She discusses being told she would be suicidal if she did not transition and reflects on the long-term impact of those medical decisions. 1:14:57 - Hour 3 Monologue 1:24:29 – Eric Metaxas, New York Times bestselling author, host of The Eric Metaxas Show, and President's Fellow at Cornerstone University. Metaxas discusses free speech, faith, and the Founders' vision for America. He argues that many colleges are ignoring the constitutional blueprint that shaped the nation. 1:34:31 – Perry Johnson, Michigan businessman, author, and political candidate. Johnson announces his entry into the race for Michigan Governor. He outlines his priorities and vision for the state moving forward. --- Visit Steve's website: https://stevegruber.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevegrubershow Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@stevegrubershow Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/stevegruber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevegrubershow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegrubershow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stevegrubershow Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheSteveGruberShow
Has your intuition ever kept you out of harm's way? Mine did last week. And it reminded me how powerful our inner wisdom really is. The Power of Intuition and Mindset Shifts Today, I want to share two recent experiences. One is about a powerful mindset shift that surprised me. The other is about an intuitive message that quite possibly kept me from being injured. Both are examples of what I call Midlife Magic. Using energy, mindset, spiritual tools, and intuition to move through life with awareness and choice. There are certainly days when things don't go my way. I'm not floating through life pretending everything is perfect. But even on hard days, I consciously choose how I respond. I process what I feel, and then I look for a perspective that supports me instead of drains me. That's not spiritual bypassing. It's intentional living. Midlife Magic is available to anyone who chooses it. And midlife, by the way, is whatever age you decide it is. You're in charge of that. One of the gifts of this stage of life is wisdom. You've lived long enough to recognize patterns. You've made mistakes and learned from them. That wisdom shows up in small moments, in your ability to pause, to choose differently, to listen inward before reacting. And that's where today's first story begins. A Dubious Compliment Last week I received a LinkedIn message from a man I don't know. He told me my astonishing smile brightened his entire day. Oh, I'm sure it did. If you've been online longer than five minutes, you know the pattern. Flattery. Vague admiration. A setup for something questionable. There were so many ways I could have reacted. I could have been annoyed. Disgusted. I could have reported him. I could have spiraled into irritation and let it affect my entire mood. Instead, I paused. And in that pause, I noticed something important. I didn't actually want to experience any of those reactions. Yes, they were understandable. But I had another option. A thought popped into my head that felt lighter and more empowering. What if I just take the compliment as if it came from the Universe instead of from him? Not the motive. Not the person. Just the compliment. I deleted the message. But before I did, I allowed myself to imagine that my presence, my energy, my smile could brighten someone's day. Whether he meant it sincerely was irrelevant. I chose to let that part be true for me. That's Midlife Magic. Choose Where Your Energy Goes This isn't about ignoring your feelings. First you feel and acknowledge them. Then you decide where your energy goes. This is a mindset shift. I didn't need to analyze his intention or let irritation hijack my nervous system. I decided to focus on the version of me who moves through the world with ease and sparkle instead of armor and suspicion. And that choice changed how I felt. We all know how easy it is to spiral downward. One moment of yuck can drain your energy. Then you have to recover and that takes time and effort. But when you practice shifting perspective, you build a different pattern. Interestingly, research supports this. Studies from the National Institutes of Health show that happiness isn't something that randomly appears. It's shaped by what we repeatedly focus on and value. When you linger on a good moment, appreciate something small, or engage in something meaningful, you're reinforcing neural pathways that make it easier to notice what's working. Over time, those tiny choices train your brain to default toward steadiness rather than stress. And here's the key: intuition becomes easier to hear when your nervous system feels safe and resourced. When you aren't constantly frazzled, your inner voice gets clearer. Be Open, But Discerning A friend told me a story that beautifully illustrates this idea. Her nephew once saw a woman on Instagram he found attractive. He sent her a direct message that simply said, “What's up?” Yes. That was it. The woman responded with, “Do I know you?” They started chatting and now they are happily married. I'm not suggesting you respond to every random message. Not at all. Discernment matters and so does safety. Yet, sometimes opportunity arrives in unexpected packaging. The lesson isn't to always engage. It’s that you get to CHOOSE. You can stay open without abandoning your wisdom. You can be discerning without being closed. Where in your life could you be just a little more open? What has shown up recently that rubbed you the wrong way at first glance? And is there a silver lining you could take while leaving the rest behind? You don't have to force positivity. You simply get to decide what something means to you. That's real wisdom and power. Now let me share the story about how my intuition kept me safe. Intuitive Messages There's a door in my house that leads from the family room to the garage. The locking mechanism has been slightly off for months, so the door has to be slammed to close properly. One freezing morning, after slamming it on my way out, I heard a calm inner voice say, “Look up.” There was no panic or fear. Just a quiet suggestion. So I turned around and looked up. Above the door hangs a large, heavy horseshoe, one of my husband's blacksmith treasures. The two nails holding it in place were sticking out nearly an inch. It was hanging at an angle and could easily have fallen on one of us. If I hadn't looked up, it very well might have. I immediately felt gratitude and said “Thank you” to the sender of that message. Later, my husband rehung it more securely. The crisis was averted. That calm inner message is what intuition often feels like for me. Not dramatic or loud. Just clear. This wasn't the first time. Years ago, I heard an inner nudge to tell a barking dog, “I love you.” It sounded ridiculous. I almost ignored it. But I said it anyway. The dog stopped barking and never barked at me again. Over time, I've noticed patterns like this. Warnings about people. Guidance about jobs. Alerts about small dangers like a candle rolling out of its holder and burning the table. Ignoring Intuition Has Consequences When I was younger, I ignored these intuitive nudges and suffered the consequences. Now I don't. That's part of the wisdom that comes with midlife. You recognize patterns and trust your track record. Then, you pay attention to the information received. And that deep well of inner knowing is always available. Isn't it time you accessed your inner wisdom and magic more deliberately?People who rely on their intuition have many advantages in life. Start by setting an intention to notice your intuition. Then keep an evidence journal. Write down the nudges you followed, the ones you ignored, and the outcomes. Pay attention to the feelings in your body. Tracking the evidence builds self-trust. It makes intuition feel real and reliable rather than vague or imaginary. Over time, those whispers stop feeling questionable and start feeling trustworthy. That's Midlife Magic. And the best news is that it's already inside you! The post How My Intuition Kept Me Safe and Other Stories appeared first on Intuitive Edge.
Wellington councillors, industry groups and workers are sounding the alarm over immigration settings for bus drivers, warning of a looming shortage. A residency pathway for bus drivers, announced in 2022, required an academic English language level to stay in the country after two-years on a working visa. Now, drivers are coming to sit the test and some are struggling. Ellen O'Dwyer reports.
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Virginia's recent winter storm brought with it the usual state of emergency announcements along with “the inevitable swooping in” of some politicians going “after anyone who's price gouging.” Price gouging laws basically mean things like “batteries,” “tree removal services,” food and water can't be sold at “unconscionably higher” prices than they were “10 days prior to the storm,” explains Scott Goodman, a defense attorney at The Goodman Law Firm in Charlottesville, Virginia. “The business or the supplier that can open its books and show that this is what it costs them to get the water [for example] and that the percentage of the profit that they're adding on top of that when they sell it to a customer is basically the same as it was prior to the state of emergency, that would again, speak to the fact that they're not price gouging. They're simply passing along a higher cost that they have to the customer.” Follow us on Instagram for EXCLUSIVE bonus content and the chance to be featured in our episodes: https://www.instagram.com/problematicwomen/ Connect with our hosts on socials! Elise McCue X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=EliseMcCue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisemccueofficial/ Virginia Allen: X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=Virginia_Allen5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginiaallenofficial/ Check out Top News in 10, hosted by The Daily Signal's Tony Kinnett: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjMHBev3NsoUpc2Pzfk0n89cXWBqQltHY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Virginia's recent winter storm brought with it the usual state of emergency announcements along with “the inevitable swooping in” of some politicians going “after anyone who's price gouging.” Price gouging laws basically mean things like “batteries,” “tree removal services,” food, and water can't be sold at “unconscionably higher” prices than they were “10 days prior […]
In the summer of 1974, Seattle was gripped by fear as young women disappeared and witnesses began describing a polite man named “Ted” and his tan Volkswagen. As newspapers cautiously reported on a possible suspect, few believed the man they were describing could be dangerous.He looked like a law student. A volunteer. Someone people trusted.In this Once Upon a Crime minisode, we examine Ted Bundy before his trials—through the people who knew him best and the warning signs that surfaced long before his name became infamous.About This Series:Ted Bundy for the Defense examines Ted Bundy's criminal cases through the lens of his courtroom behavior and his insistence on controlling his own fate. This series separates myth from fact, focusing on documented evidence, trial records, and survivor testimony.Next up in Part Three:The Chi Omega sorority house attacks, the assault on Cheryl Thomas, and the final unraveling of Ted Bundy's carefully constructed persona.Sources: The Bundy Murders: A Comprehensive History, Kevin M. Sullivan, McFarland and Company, 2020 (Second Edition).Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers, Caroline Fraser, Penguin Press, 2025. The Devil's Defender, John Henry Browne, Chicago Review Press, 2016.Sponsors: Completing the Puzzle: Go to CompletingthePuzzle.com and use code OUAC for $10 off your first puzzle subscription box or gift card.Weight Loss by Hers: Visit ForHers.com/ONCE to get a personalized, affordable plan to reach your goals. Talkiatry: Head to talkiatry.com/once and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in minutes.Events & Appearances:Meet Esther and Lorena in person at:Beyond the Crime Convention – Albuquerque, NM | April 11–12 - beyondcrimeconvention.com - Use our discount code BEYOND-OUAC. CrimeCon – Las Vegas, NV | May 29–31 - crimecon.com - Use our discount code ONCE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We'll break down L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' latest effort to protect immigrants from federal raids. Why middle schoolers are joining the anti-ICE protests. And with Lunar New Year approaching, why local officials are warning people to stay alert at banks. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
RNZ's Susan Edmunds looks at why the economic recovery has been so slow to take off. She also looks at warnings from Consumer NZ that power prices are likely to rise by about 5 percent this year - on top of the rises that have already occurred due through increases to lines charges. Susan Edmunds is RNZ's Money Correspondent
In today's episode we react to the Manchester City defeat and the reality of where Liverpool now stand in the table. Seven minutes from time we were five points behind… now it's eleven. Margins are small — but the pressure is very real.I then break down Arne Slot's full pre-match press conference ahead of Sunderland. He describes this as the toughest season of his managerial career, admits the adaptation to Premier League and Champions League football cost points, insists Champions League qualification is non-negotiable, and addresses the right-back crisis, late goals conceded, and questions over selection decisions. I go through every key quote and give a clear verdict on what it all means.The Mail Stand returns with an email claiming a critical piece on Slot is ready to drop, whispers of supporter meetings, and speculation around Alonso and Nagelsmann. My AI assistant Dave separates mood from substance and assess what's actually credible.I also read out your emails — from squad depth concerns and top four anxiety to all-time Liverpool XIs and podcast ideas — plus today's transfer rumours and what (if anything) Liverpool fans should care about.Honest reaction. No hysteria. No spin. Just where we are right now.YNWA.
In this eye-opening conversation, Aaron sits down with economic historian Chris Bream, author of Beyond Steel: Pittsburgh and the Economics of Transformation to unpack one of the most dramatic industrial collapses in American history — and what it reveals about the future of cities, regions, and the country.Pittsburgh went from being the steel capital of the world to losing hundreds of thousands of jobs and people in just a few brutal years in the early 1980s. Chris explains why the collapse was so sudden and so total, how generations of warnings were ignored, and how Pittsburgh eventually began to rebuild around talent, education, and knowledge industries.This is far more than local history — it's a powerful case study in economic denial, disruptive change, identity tied to work, and what successful regional adaptation actually looks like in the 21st century.CHAPTERS:(0:00 Introduction)(0:59 Why Pittsburgh became the steel capital of the world ) (3:24 Geography, coal, rivers, and Andrew Carnegie's real role ) (5:18 How steel came to dominate and displace every other industry) (7:54 Steel wasn't just jobs — it became Pittsburgh's entire identity ) (10:03 The shocking speed of the 1980s collapse — what really happened ) (13:21 Paul Volcker, 21% interest rates, and the Rust Belt reckoning ) (15:21 Warnings ignored for decades: reports from the 1940s, 1960s, and earlier) (19:24 Why temporary booms kept postponing the inevitable day of reckoning ) (23:27 Denial, hubris, and the human cost of believing “it will never end” ) (27:14 How Pittsburgh actually recovered — the real story ) (29:47 The roots of the knowledge economy go back decades before the crash ) (31:20 Lessons for the rest of America: what declining regions can, and can't, do ) (33:52 Rethinking success in places that won't grow anymore ) CHRIS BRIEM LINKS:
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What if joy wasn't tied to your circumstances—even when facing an uncertain future? In this episode of Seek Go Create, Tim Winders explores the book of Philippians, a letter Paul wrote from prison, overflowing with gratitude and hope despite his chains. Discover the vibrant faith of the early European church, the radical message of finding contentment in any situation, and the urgent anticipation of Christ's return. If you've ever wondered how to anchor your joy beyond life's ups and downs, this is an episode you won't want to miss."Joy isn't tied to circumstances. It's anchored in Christ and it has teeth." - Tim WindersAccess all show and episode resources HEREEpisode Resources:NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources.Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction to Philippians00:49 Context and Background of Philippians01:53 Historical Significance of Philippi02:54 Paul's Message to the Philippians05:55 Key Themes and Verses08:31 Warnings and Exhortations10:14 Final Thoughts and Reading Assignment11:20 Setting the Scene for the Letter
It has been said that your friends determine the quality and direction of your life. Join Pastor Kyle as he shows how this happened about 4000 yrs ago and what the Bible has to say to us about it. This also applies to our culture and how it can influence our choices and behavior.
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Everitt and Ashworth trace Nero's origins from his birth in 37 AD, examining the influence of his grandfather Germanicus and his mother Agrippina's political education under her grandmother Livia, alongside warnings from Caligula's erratic reign.