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Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel start by explaining the schedule change for the show. Then they get into a few big headlines, including one from The Washington Post, one concerning the novel of the year, one about college football Week 0, and more. Then they talk about Hasan Piker. They discuss his role in the political ecosystem, his appeal to the left, and whether candidates should have to answer questions about him (25:02). They wrap up by discussing Jasmine Crockett and her coy interviews about her support for James Talarico and what her goal is now (50:02). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Producers: Jon Jones and Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The American healthcare and financial systems can feel deeply broken, but you are not powerless. With healthcare costs skyrocketing and deductibles growing larger every year, many people feel trapped when facing a medical procedure. Clark shares an instructive real-world story from The Washington Post, explaining how price transparency (and lack thereof) impacts your wallet and why price-shopping non-emergency medical procedures is essential for protecting your savings. Clark also addresses the growing wave of financial stress facing millions of households now. As inflation strains budgets and credit card default rates rise, debt collectors are taking consumers to court in record numbers. If you or a loved one are dealing with aggressive debt collectors, Clark walks through your legal rights, how to stop harassing calls, and why getting every agreement in writing is non-negotiable. Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the August 31, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: Ask Clark. Compare Medical Procedure Costs: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Debt Collection Help: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: [WPost] His surgery was $23,000. After shopping around, he paid less than $5,000. Americans seeking affordable doctors and medicines abroad — The Conversation Is Medical Tourism Right for You? - Clark Howard 10 Ways To Save Money on Health Care - Clark Howard  Remove my private info from Google Search  /  Results about you Is the Privacy App Permission Slip Worth It? A Review 4 Rules Every Consumer Needs to Know to Fight Back Against Debt Collectors NYT: Debt Collection Suits Rise Sharply. Help for Consumers. How To Send a 'Drop Dead' Letter to a Collection Agency 6 Things To Know Before Contacting the National Foundation for Credit Counseling How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor - Clark Howard What Is Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need It? - Clark Howard Best Free Password Managers: 10 Top Picks - Clark Howard How To Create and Use Passkeys - Clark Howard Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Washington Post’s Evan Halper unpacks what’s known about an unusual deal by the Trump administration to take more direct control of Venezuelan oil reserves. Rescue teams are still searching for thousands of missing people in Nepal after last week’s catastrophic flooding. Ishaan Tharoor with the New Yorker talks about how Nepalese people are paying the price for climate change despite having barely contributed to global warming. Ahead of preparing to deploy gloves that deliver electric shocks to control detainees and protesters, ICE has broken monthly arrest records during the second Trump term. Ryan Foley with the Associated Press discusses its plans. Plus, the U.S. engaged in its first military action in Iran in weeks, NASA launched a new telescope, and the Grand Ole Opry celebrated Dolly Parton. Today’s episode was hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

This "Deep Dive" series revisits a few of our past episodes on back-to-school challenges such as the morning rush, school projects which require lots of parental oversight, and how to help our kids navigate intensifying academic pressure. Two recent national studies underlined that there's a surprising group of children at risk for worse mental health outcomes: kids who go to high-achieving schools. How do we protect our kids from the pressures all around them to succeed at any cost? ⁠Jennifer Wallace⁠, author of the book ⁠Never Enough⁠, shows us how to teach our kids that they matter intrinsically. Jennifer Wallace is an award-winning journalist and a frequent contributor to the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post. She lives in New York City with her husband and their three teenagers. Amy, Margaret, and Jennifer discuss: Why achievement pressure is at an all-time high How parents contribute to, but are not solely responsible for, this pressure How to teach our kids that they matter independently of their achievements Here's where you can find Jennifer: ⁠jenniferbwallace.com⁠ @jenniferbwallace on IG @jennifer.b.wallace on FB Buy Jennifer's book: ⁠https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9780593191866⁠ What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: ⁠https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to https://heypolo.com/hell or use code HELL and get 40% off your first year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many Americans are finding it harder to stretch their budgets — and wondering when they'll feel some financial relief. Inflation, higher gas prices and difficulty keeping up with bills and other payments — like buy now, pay later loans — are straining household budgets, while tariffs and changing trade relationships, including with Canada, raise concerns about additional costs.MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about why so many people feel financially squeezed, what's driving these pressures and what they reveal about the broader economy.Guests:Chris Farrell is the senior economics contributor for MPR News and Marketplace. Catherine Rampell is economics editor at The Bulwark, an independent media company. She is also an anchor at MS NOW, formerly MSNBC, and a contributor to Marketplace. She previously worked as an opinion columnist for The Washington Post and was an economics reporter for The New York Times.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.    

On today's podcast conversation, Charlie Sykes and Matt discuss:— Why Elon Musk's midterm cash is both a Republican windfall and a political liability— Hasan Piker vs. Elon Musk: the huge asymmetry Democrats keep ignoring— How Musk's Wisconsin Supreme Court spend spectacularly backfired— “The richest bigot in the world” — documented racism, antisemitism, and why GOP candidates should have to own it— Tech oligarchs, DOGE, data centers, and the populist backlash to billionaire politics— Milo Yiannopoulos deported: when the MAGA revolution eats its own— Pete Hegseth 2028 rumors, Pentagon purges, Stars and Stripes firings, and wartime secrecy— Trump threatens the FCC over Kristen Welker and “Meet the Press”— Mail-in voting rules, chaos as strategy, and laying the groundwork to reject 2026 results— Washington Post ordered to reinstate columnist Karen Attiah after Charlie Kirk posts — plus the larger problem of celebrating political violence— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC

Jon Herold digs into a Washington Post report alleging the Pentagon secretly installed conservative military influencers, including Kurt Schlichter and the anonymous "Cynical Publius," into civilian roles to amplify Pete Hegseth's messaging without disclosure, and makes the case that undisclosed paid cheerleading is just as troubling coming from allies as it is from opponents. He also breaks down newly released Fauci memos showing repeated instructions to delete emails and steer intelligence agencies toward the natural origins theory during COVID, plus a New York Times report on roughly a billion dollars in untraceable dark money already flowing into the 2026 midterms. Other topics include Trump's Venezuela oil deal timeline, a New York prosecutor's claim that Letitia James' office directed him to target Trump, and a jaw dropping 65 billion dollar Obamacare fraud report. Sponsor reads, personal weekend stories, and a lively chat session round out a newsy Monday show.

Amy B. Scher is an award-winning, bestselling author of five non-fiction books, translated into more than 20 languages. She writes and teaches on the topics of healing, human-ing, and writing. She's recognized in particular for her work in mind-body healing. And she's written a Young Adult novel, “The Unexpected Afterlife of Salon Rose”, which was inspired by the worst week in her life, she says. She's been featured in Oprah Daily, The Washington Post, Good Morning America, CBS, and Cosmopolitan. And, as I like to say, now she's really hit the big time appearing on this podcast. My featured song is “Lovely Girlie”, one of my recent singles. Spotify link. —------------------------------------ The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for Start Here Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here for Pillars Click here for Robert's Project Grand Slam Click here to Subscribe Clickhere to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH AMY: www.amybscher.com ROBERT''S LATEST RELEASE "MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —----------------------------------- ROBERT'S RECENT RELEASE: “THE BUZZ” - Ft. Darius de Haas (vocals) and Dave Eggar (Celo). Short, Sweet and Totally Different CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera FilmsConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comFollow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.com

It’s been six months since President Trump went to war with Iran. Attempts at regime change, extracting nuclear concessions, and diplomatic talks have failed. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward unpacks why. Americans are angry about AI data centers. And with the midterm elections fast approaching, Molly Hennessy-Fiske with the Washington Post looked at how the dynamic is playing out in Texas. The U.S. Open tennis tournament used to be affordable, but that era is gone. Matthew Futterman with The Athletic explains what changed. Plus, Americans are among the many people missing in Nepal after a deadly flash flood, new details in the LaGuardia Airport crash, and a 12-year-old pitcher who became a Little League World Series legend. Today’s episode was hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

Paul Rieckhoff sounded the alarm on Pete Hegseth before he was confirmed, and everything he warned about is now playing out in real time. The acting secretary of culture war is purging leaders, driving out women and Democrats, extending deployments without honor, and turning the U.S. military into a loyalty test for MAGA. The USS Lincoln has been stranded at sea for nine months. Two more destroyers aren't coming home. Families are being gutted. Recruiting and retention are cratering. And when the Army Chief of Staff wanted to follow protocol on an unauthorized helicopter flyby of Kid Rock's Tennessee estate, he was fired without explanation. In this Media Blitz episode, Paul joins Jacob Soboroff on MS Now for a no-BS breakdown of what Hegseth's culture war is doing to national security from the inside out. He connects the reporting from PRIA and the Washington Post to a bigger structural rot: a military built on trust that no longer trusts its leadership, a chain of command being reshaped around fealty instead of competence, and a generation of service academy graduates so morally alienated they're filing as conscientious objectors. If you care about who gets sent where, why, and whether they come home — this one is for you. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Millions of American veterans are being locked out of primary elections in the country they served. See what we're doing to change that. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code [INDEPENDENT] to get ten dollars when you trade ten. -Head to cozyearth.com and use the code AMERICANS for an exclusive 20% off. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How much liberty are you willing to trade for "safety" before the surveillance state becomes the point? And if Washington has a spending problem, why does every solution somehow involve taking more of your money? It's Dumb Bleep of the Week, and Flock Safety's AI-powered camera network kicks off a much bigger argument about government surveillance, privacy, probable cause, and whether Americans should ever accept a "compromise" between liberty and security. We also get into Target apologizing over a Halloween costume, Karen Attiah's fight with The Washington Post, a viral abortion argument framed around love, and the DSA's awkward problem with abolishing police and prisons. Then it's Thomas Massie versus Trump-world Republicans, the 17th Amendment, the $40 trillion national debt, federal spending versus tax revenue, Calvin Coolidge on taxation, Trump's "Lake America" antics, and a Callaway Golf ad that triggered an absurd corporate apology. Follow or subscribe to Good Morning Liberty, share the show, and leave a rating or review. If your app supports comments or likes, jump in and tell us which entry deserves Dumb Bleep of the Week. #Libertarian #FlockSafety #GovernmentSpending #ThomasMassie #DumbBleepOfTheWeek CHAPTERS 00:00 Dumb Bleep of the Week Begins 02:00 Flock Safety and Liberty vs. Security 16:45 Target's "Offensive" Halloween Costume 24:00 Karen Attiah and The Washington Post 34:15 The "Abortion for Love" Argument 41:00 DSA Wants to Abolish Police and Prisons 49:00 Thomas Massie vs. Trump's Republican Party 55:00 The $40 Trillion Spending Problem 1:02:00 Trump Enters Dumb Bleep of the Week 1:08:30 Calvin Coolidge on Government and Taxes 1:12:00 Trump's "Lake America" 1:14:30 The Callaway Golf Apology Backlash   Join GML: https://joingml.com All GML Links: https://gml.bio.link Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Watch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Join the Fed Haters Club: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/fedhatersclub Martens Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

Story of the Week (DR):Meta settles social media addiction case with California, other states for $16.7 billion MM5 Reasons to Be HappyAn $18 billion payout sets a historic legal precedent against Big Tech, directing billions in state funding toward youth mental health, counseling, and digital literacy programs.Instagram and Facebook must enforce default two-hour daily usage limits and completely block account activity between midnight and 6 a.m. for users under 18. Teens and parents gain the explicit right to disable addictive engagement algorithms in favor of a non-personalized, chronological feed.The settlement prohibits harmful beauty filters (such as cosmetic surgery simulators), hides "like" counts by default, and silences app notifications during school hours.Meta tied $5.3 billion of the payout to whether TikTok and YouTube adopt similar safety rules, forcing an industry-wide overhaul rather than penalizing just one app.5 Reasons to Be AngryPaid out over 10 years, the settlement amounts to roughly 10 days of Meta's annual profit, meaning Mark Zuckerberg's financial empire remains virtually unscathed.Meta's $17 billion child-safety settlement is the biggest tech payout ever—or 3x what it paid to acquihire a 28-year-old AI superstarTo put it in perspective, the $17.1 billion number is a little more than three times the roughly $5 billion personal stake that Alexandr Wang held in Scale AI, a data-labeling company that supplies the human-annotated training data AI models are built on. Last year, Meta paid $14.3 billion for a 49% stake in the company and brought in Wang to lead its AI efforts of its new Superintelligence Labs, reporting directly to Mark Zuckerberg.Meta legally denies all wrongdoing, dodging true legal accountability for intentionally engineering addictive, mentally harmful features.The agreement alters user interface features and screen time, but leaves Meta's underlying data-harvesting business model completely untouched.Critical safeguards—like switching off algorithmic feeds—are opt-in settings rather than permanent defaults, shifting enforcement onto parents.Meta only pays 70% ($12.7 billion) upfront; the remaining $5.3 billion is contingent on competitors settling on identical terms, giving Meta a potential financial discount if rivals refuse. Worst headline of the week: Meta's $17.1 billion settlement will be over 12-times larger than the second largest big tech privacy settlement in the past four yearsMeta's $18 billion settlement leaves out the child protections New Mexico already won at trial, its Attorney General says: including a direct ban on romantic and sexualized AI chatbot interactions with minors and stronger safeguards against adults targeting kids in private messagesMM: Settlement gapsAge assurance:Meta may elect to use one or more Proprietary Age Assurance Methods. In such event, Meta shall not benefit from the presumption of compliance set forth in Section II.A.3.a. Additionally, Meta will maintain continuous oversight of any Proprietary Age Assurance Method sufficient to ensure that the method is functioning as intended.Tax deductibleThe Settling States shall cause to be completed and timely filed a Form 1098-F with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) that identifies not less than 50% of the amounts paid to the Settling States as compensatory restitution and remediation within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. § 162(f)(2)(A)THEY BUNDLED CAMBRIDGE ANALYTICA INTO THE SETTLEMENT$459m of the $17bn is the “Cambridge payout” - they can now put that behind them tooIs there a reason not to literally take Meta all the way? Why settle at all! Midterm elections? TAKE EVERYTHING! Meanwhile, while you settle this: Meta's creepy smart glasses are part of a much bigger plan“At the same time, Meta is using the content generated across its ecosystem to support Mark Zuckerberg's vision of a pervasive, AI-driven future. Zuckerberg's 2026 manifesto describes a world where personal AI agents will do your bidding. But building those systems requires more than conventional AI models. It also requires enormous amounts of data about human behavior, much of it generated and shared through Instagram, Facebook, and other Meta apps, or captured through hardware such as phones, smart glasses, and EMG Neural Band devices.”“We become “algorithm chow,” feeding the models intended to realize Zuckerberg's vision.”'We Know We Got This Wrong': Target Apologises and Pulls 'Offensive' Halloween Costume After Racist BacklashAn apology from us: We pulled an offensive Halloween costume that should never have been part of our assortment. It is no longer for sale. As a company, we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry. We know this is especially hurtful for our Black guests, team members and partners. Removing the costume is an important first step, and the company is looking closely at how this happened and what needs to change to ensure this won't happen again.Target Statement on Offensive Halloween Costume: As a company, we know we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry. The costume is offensive and should never have been part of our assortment. It is no longer available for sale. We know this is especially hurtful for our Black guests, team members and partners. Removing the costume is an important first step, and the company is looking closely at how this happened and what needs to change to ensure this won't happen again.The statement comes directly from Target's Corporate Communications department speaking on behalf of the entire enterprise, rather than a single individual like the CEO or Board Chair. Corporate apologies are deliberately released without a human signature for several strategic and legal reasons:Legal Personhood: Legally under U.S. law, Target Corporation is treated as a single legal entity (often called "corporate personhood"). It can sign contracts, hold liability, and issue official statements as an institution rather than as individual people.Leaving executive names off the statement prevents media coverage from focusing on a specific person (e.g., "CEO Brian Cornell Apologizes"). It keeps the focus on the company's operational changes and prevents individual leaders from becoming personal lightning rods for public backlash.These statements are rarely drafted by an executive. They are heavily scrubbed by legal counsel, crisis PR managers, and corporate strategy teams. Attaching a CEO's signature to a text engineered by a dozen lawyers and communications staff can actually feel less authentic internally.Phrasing the apology around "we" and "the company" establishes institutional accountability. It signals that the failure occurred in corporate vetting systems, not just from one bad decision-maker.In January 2025, Target Corporation announced the termination of its REACH initiative and restructuring of its Supplier Diversity program, marking one of the largest corporate DEI rollbacks in recent history. This decision has triggered public backlash, legal scrutiny, and investor uncertainty.Callaway Golf CEO apologizes after Good Good ad showing male golfer shoving woman sparks backlashCallaway Golf CEO Chip Brewer on Tuesday apologized for an advertisement that sparked an online backlash for its depiction of a male golfer shoving a female golfer to the ground when she attempts to use his driver."That approval should never have happened. Mistakes were made, and we are taking the matter very seriously," Brewer wrote on Tuesday. "I want to make it clear that we sincerely apologize for the video." Callaway released a statement Thursday explaining its reasoning behind ending the brand partnership: "Over the last several days, we have reflected deeply on the hurt and disappointment caused by the video we reposted. We heard from individuals who shared personal experiences related to violence against women, and their stories were powerful reminders that this issue touches the lives of far too many people. Unequivocally, violence against women is unacceptable and should never be trivialized, normalized, or used as entertainment.""In this instance, our content review process was not comprehensive enough …We have taken appropriate internal corrective actions and significantly strengthened our approval procedures to help ensure this does not happen again."The brand added that it would donate $1 million to organizations that aim to "prevent violence against women, provide resources to survivors, and advance education and awareness efforts."The online video ad, which was released online and has since been pulled, sparked criticism for depicting violence against women, while some consumers said they planned to stop buying products made by Callaway.Brewer said the ad, created by Good Good Golf, was released last week to promote a co-branded driver and had been approved by Callaway before the spot was posted online. The ad featured Good Good co-founder Garrett Clark telling Alexis Miestowski, a former Division I female golfer, in a menacing voice, "Do not touch my new driver," after he shoves her to the ground.Good Good is an American sports YouTube channel and company based in Frisco, Texas. Founded in 2020 by Garrett Clark, Stephen Castaneda, CEO Matt Kendrick, and Matt Scharff.Owner: Scoreboard ventures: co-founders Nahid Giga and Brian DickLead Investor: Creator Sports Capital — a firm co-founded by former YouTube executive Benjamin Grubbs and investment executive Brian Kabot.Good Good's CEO went nuclear on Callaway after the brand cut ties over an ad scandal"Interesting that @CallawayGolf asks us to make an ad then approves it then asks us to take the fall then drops us in a coordinated media blitz and covers it up by giving a million dollars away thinking everyone will be ok with it," Matt Kendrick wrote in a post on X.The ad fallout has had major repercussions for Good Good's business beyond the loss of its Callaway partnership. Dick's Sporting Goods yanked Good Good products from shelves, and the golf group pulled out as a title sponsor for a PGA Tour event in the fall. The reverberation has spread to the Golf Channel, which scrapped the upcoming season of its reality golf series "Big Break," whose grand prize was entry into the PGA Tour event that Good Good was supposed to have sponsored.FFA:14% have merit2 women! (combined 6% influence)Director Thomas Dundon 56% influence and 10% sharesDirector Nominee Skills Matrix includes “Golf Enthusiast” (9/9)Consumer Products Experience: 5/9Bill Gates Warns Humanity About AI: ‘We Do Not Have the Luxury of Moving Slowly'Bill Gates fears world leaders are unprepared for 3 major AI risks: ‘Stunted' child development; emboldened criminals; and vanishing jobs for Gen Z Bill Gates Issues Stark AI Warning: 'There Is No Plan' for What Comes NextWhat did he say?Gates warns AI will either be the greatest equalizer ever created or the worst source of global injustice, claiming world leaders are underprepared for the social upheaval ahead.He proposes that governments legally set aside "human-reserved" job categories—similar to protected nature reserves—for roles requiring human empathy and connection, such as healthcare and teaching.To offset tax policies that encourage replacing humans, Gates suggests taxing AI processing "tokens" and physical robots to fund worker retraining and stronger safety nets.He categorizes AI's biggest risks into three buckets: permanent job loss, empowering bad actors to launch cyber and biological attacks, and eroding child development.Gates calls for an international AI regulatory agency—modeled after global aviation and nuclear inspection agreements—requiring tight cooperation between the U.S. and China.He claims tech industry executives are downplaying catastrophic AI threats to public safety because there is too much money on the line.Gates warns that agreeable AI companions risk becoming addictive to young people while weakening independent critical thinking.‘We have a limited window': 116 companies, entities sign on to major AI cyber defense pushOpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, Advanced Micro Devices and more than 100 other companies and entities signed a letter on Thursday calling on businesses and policymakers to prioritize cybersecurity and “act decisively” to bolster defenses in the age of artificial intelligence.“We have a limited window to strengthen cyber defenses,” the letter said9% female CEOs:Accenture: Julie Sweet (Chair/CEO)AMD: Dr. Lisa Su (Chair/CEO)Citi: Jane FraserClearly AI: Emily Choi-Greene (Co-founder)Equinix: Adaire Fox-MartinFIS: Stephanie Ferris General Motors: Mary Barra (Chair/CEO)Lumen Technologies: Kate JohnsonNationwide Building Society: Dame Debbie CrosbieOracle: Safra CatzRunSybil: Ariel Herbert-Voss (Co-founder)TrendAI (Trend Micro): Eva Chen (Co-founder)Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: X Users Post Flock CEO's Address and Photos of His Home After He Says Americans Must 'Compromise' on PrivacyDR: Young People Hate AI CEOs So Passionately That It's Almost Hard to BelieveCNBC survey asked over 1,000 US adults aged between 18 and 34 “who do you trust to act responsibly on AI?”Palantir CEO Alex Karp 81 percent “don't trust”Peter Thiel 79% “don't trust”Mark Zuckerberg 71% “don't trust”Elon Musk 70% “don't trust”Sam Altman 69% “don't trust”Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella 65% “don't trust”fared the best — albeit with a pitiful 35 percent “trust” score.DR: Jeff Bezos ordered to reinstate fired Black opinion writer at Washington Post over Charlie Kirk reactionThe ruling Thursday said the newspaper did not have sufficient cause to terminate Karen Attiah, who at the time was the last Black full-time member of the Post's opinion desk. The arbitrator, Sarah Miller Espinosa, also ordered the Post to award Attiah full back pay and lost benefits.After Kirk's killing, Attiah, the founding global opinion editor for the Post and the newspaper's only Black female opinion writer, made several posts to her Bluesky account.Attiah was emailed a termination letter on Sept. 11, accusing her of “gross misconduct.”“Your public comments on social media regarding the death of Charlie Kirk violate the Post's social media policies, harm the integrity of our organization, and potentially endanger the physical safety of our staff,” the letter read.MM: Flock CEO Says Americans Must 'Compromise' on Privacy; Then His Own Home Address Leaked Online DRMM: Starbucks Drops Drink Powder That Enveloped Baristas in Clouds of DustAssholiest of the Week (MM):Meta Settlement and AI earth destruction that has normalized what would have been horrific news, but now we shrug and re-elect the boards - SPEED ROUND! The anti woke: Black Wealth Will Be 4 Times Lower Than Whites By 2050 - SHOULD CAREMen: Real men don't bike: How cars became the symbol of American manhood - DON'T CARECowards: Deloitte to Pay $21.5 Million to End DOJ Fraud Investigation Over DEI Policies - SHOULD CAREEpstein: Ex-Barclays boss denies having sex with woman dressed as Snow White after Epstein emails - SHOULD CAREEpstein adjacent: Elon Musk's xAI used child porn to train Grok models, lawsuit says - SHOULD CAREPay committees: CEOs earn 614 times more than workers at US's 100 lowest-paying corporations - SHOULD CAREClimate change: Study blames fossil fuel emissions for significant loss of American West's water - SHOULD CAREActual death: Turn Around and Don't Look': Amazon Accused of Letting Worker Die in Warehouse Amid 'Corporate Greed' Claims - SHOULD CAREThe anti labor: Disney celebrates blockbuster 2026 by kicking employees' spouses off healthcare plans - SHOULD CAREThe anti homeless: This Palantir Billionaire's Passion Project is Criminalizing Homelessness - SHOULD CAREOther social media companies: TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle Justice Department children's privacy case - DON'T CARE“The lawsuit, related to compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, was filed by the Biden administration's DOJ in 2024”Headliniest of the WeekDR: Elon Musk's former right-hand man at X will give you 30 minutes of business advice for $15,000MM: BoringTrump Claims Junk Food Is 'Good' and Gym 'Boring' After Doctors Warn He Is 'Playing With Fire'Elon Musk Says He's Not Warren Buffett's ‘Biggest Fan' And Finds His Way of Getting Rich ‘Super Boring' — ‘Does Anybody Want That Job?'MM: What is a 'meat proxy'? The new term for coworkers who blindly share AI outputWho Won the Week?DR: Futurism writer Frank Landymore for this headline: Bill Gates Announces That He Is the First Person Ever to Be Concerned About the Effects of AI after Bill said, “I am in a state of shock that I'm sort of the first one saying, ‘This is crazy. This is insane.'”MM: Watches:Sam Altman's love of watches is getting memed 'Lord of the Rings' styleDespite having a net worth of $400 million, Kevin O'Leary still shops at Walmart for $29 jeans: ‘I'm always looking for a great deal'The picture in the article is him wearing not one, but TWO $15k Rolex watches, one on each wrist - the message: guy who buys jeans JUST LIKE YOU has multiple Rolexes - you should get one too!PredictionsDR: I spend $15,000 for business advice from Elon Musk's former right-hand man at X and he tells me a really clever way to save $15,000MM: French Canadiens, after getting the CEO of Air Canada fired and killing Trump trade talks, decide to make the United States a new Canadian province called New Quebec where French is the only legal language and renames Lake Superior “Lake French Superior”

Lawmakers and civil rights activists speak at the March on Washington's 63rd anniversary, with the theme "Defend the Vote"; Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh gives his first speech at the Fed's economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, saying inflation is still too high, suggesting interest rate cuts may be coming. We will hear from the Chair and talk with Washington Post's Global Economics Correspondent David Lynch (17); U.S. war with Iran is six months old today. We will talk with Elise Labott, author "Cosmopolitics" Substack newsletter about the state of the conflict, strategy on each side, and what may come next (36); President Donald Trump visits the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas to award medals to the Artemis II crew, discuss plans for future space exploration and to announce the creation of a new U.S. Space Force Academy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Noam Dworman, Dan Naturman and Periel Aschenbrand are joined by Musa al-Garbi. They discuss the Jason Arday scandal, academic freedom, DEI, affirmative action, merit, standardized testing, grade inflation and the growing crisis of trust in elite institutions. Musa al-Gharbi is a sociologist in the School of Communication and Journalism at Stony Brook University. His work has appeared in The Guardian, the New York Times, the Washington Post, The Atlantic and The Nation among other publications. He is author of the book, We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite. https://www.chronicle.com/article/jason-arday-and-me https://musaalgharbi.com /https://x.com/Musa_alGharbi Chapters: 02:11 Musa Al-Garbi's experience with cancellation
 12:16 The Jason Arday scandal
 16:19 Identity, victimhood and the incentives inside elite professions
23:40 Does DEI actually work?
 28:04 Race, education and standardized testing
 38:29 Grade inflation and the collapse of academic standards
 42:35 The bigger problem at Cambridge
 45:11 Nathan Cofnas and the free-speech battle
 57:06 Why academic freedom exists
 1:04:31 The decline of serious political debate

John Searles joins Book Gang to dish on his new novel Single Girls, inspired by Helen Gurley Brown and the women who transformed Cosmopolitan magazine. We welcome John Searles to Book Gang for a heartfelt conversation about his historical fiction novel, Single Girls—a story inspired by Helen Gurley Brown and the trailblazing women behind Cosmopolitan. Drawing on his years as an editor at Cosmo and his deep admiration for Helen, he brings readers behind the scenes of the magazine's revolutionary 1960s makeover. Together, we explore the mix of nostalgia, ambition, and feminist history that animates this witty, unconventional story of women's work and self-discovery. Single Girls follows Helen Gurley Brown as she assembles a team of unforgettable women to take on a skeptical publishing world, reshaping Cosmo and, in the process, the lives of millions of single women. Through playful structure, shifting points of view, and the signature Cosmo quizzes and glossaries, John immerses readers in the vibrant, sometimes chaotic world of magazine publishing and female empowerment. In this lively episode, we discuss:

Welcome to the SYNC Your Life podcast episode #357! On this podcast, we will be diving into all things women's hormones to help you learn how to live in alignment with your female physiology. Too many women are living with their check engine lights flashing. You know you feel "off" but no matter what you do, you can't seem to have the energy, or lose the weight, or feel your best. This podcast exists to shed light on the important topic of healthy hormones and cycle syncing, to help you gain maximum energy in your life.  In today's episode, I dive into a deep conversation with Anne Poirier on the topic of body image and how she went from self loathing to self acceptance. This is a powerful conversation and one every woman needs to hear. Anne Poirier, CSCS, is a nationally recognized Body Image Expert, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and author of The Body Joyful: My Journey from Self-Loathing to Self-Acceptance. With a degree in Exercise Science and over 30 years in health and wellness, Anne has turned her own recovery from eating disorders and body shame into a mission to help others find freedom and peace with food, movement, and themselves. A pioneer in the body neutrality movement, Anne's insights have been featured in Shape, Women's Health, The New York Times, Washington Post, HuffPost, ABC, FOX, CBS, and NPR. When she's not speaking, coaching, or writing, you'll likely find her barefoot on the beach, book in hand, or reminiscing about her days coaching college soccer. Her website is https://shapingperspectives.com/. To learn more about the SYNC™ course and fitness program, click here. To learn more about virtual consults with our resident hormone health doctor, click here. If you feel like something is "off" with your hormones, check out the FREE hormone imbalance quiz at sync.jennyswisher.com.  To learn more about Hugh & Grace and my favorite 3rd party tested endocrine disruption free products, including skin care, home care, and detox support, click here. To learn more about the SYNC and Hugh & Grace dual income opportunity, click here. Let's be friends outside of the podcast! Send me a message or schedule a call so I can get to know you better. You can reach out at https://jennyswisher.com/contact-2/. Enjoy the show! Episode Webpage: jennyswisher.com/podcast

In recent weeks conservative social media has been aflurry debating that nebulous phrase, the Common Good. Does the New Right have a monopoly on the concept of the common good? If we can agree on the common good, does that alone grant us the political authority to impose it? What is the relationship between liberty and the common good? Saving Elephants welcomes two guests to set the record straight for good and all. Dan Hugger, Editorial and Research Fellow and the Host of Acton Line Podcast at the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion & Liberty. He writes and speaks on questions of education, history, political economy, and religion, and is the editor of two books: Lord Acton: Historical and Moral Essays and The Humane Economist: A Wilhelm Röpke Reader. Andy Smarick is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, where his work focuses on education, civil society, and the principles of American conservatism. Smarick has authored or edited four books: The Urban School System of the Future: Applying the Principles and Lessons of Chartering (2012); Closing America's High-achievement Gap: A Wise Giver's Guide to Helping Our Most Talented Students Reach Their Full Potential (2013); Catholic School Renaissance: A Wise Giver's Guide to Strengthening a National Asset (2015); and No Longer Forgotten: The Triumphs and Struggles of Rural Education in America (2018). His work has also been published in outlets such as The Atlantic, Washington Post, Education Week, among others.

Football season is back, bringing millions of Americans together around one of the country's most beloved sports. But new research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, raises an uncomfortable question: What price are players paying for our entertainment?Host Megan McArdle explores the physical and cognitive toll of football and what responsibility fans have when they turn on a game.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Karen Attiah celebrated Charlie Kirk's death, got fired by the Washington Post, sued, and got reinstated. Now what? April Chapman joins "Harmony" to explain why she calls liberal black women hiring liabilities, why white guilt is dead, and how DEI and woke culture made workplaces unbearable. Shemeka Michelle weighs in on the single mother mindset, matriarchal culture, and why she believes men need to lead. ➢ Show Outline 00:00 - Karen Attiah And The Washington Post Firestorm 01:31 - Are Black Women Hiring Liabilities 03:13 - The Charlie Kirk Tweet Explained 06:04 - Why Jamal Bryant Inspired The Video 07:23 - Shemeka On DEI And The Church 09:06 - Why Men Make Better Leaders 12:44 - Kevin Samuels And April's Worldview 16:56 - The Single Mother Mindset Problem 21:31 - Double Standards At The Post 25:25 - Is White Guilt Dead? ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@TheShemekaMichelle  https://www.youtube.com/@UnshakableWithApril  ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody in the Victorian era who claimed to see a ghost described lace and corsets – that look came from the magazine trade that discovered ghost stories were cheap to print and easy to cut to length.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/VictorianGhostsREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4p69wekwFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Victorian-era ghosts… they seem to haunt not only our imaginations, but also our Halloween wardrobes. Why were people in the mid-to-late 1800s so obsessed with the supernatural? And why are we so fascinated by Victorian ghost stories still today? (What's The Deal With Victorian Ghosts?) *** The story of Queen Esther is chilling – full of an Iroquois warrior woman's quest for vengeance, brutal warfare, haunting legends, ghostly wails, and a curse that many believe still has power even today. (The Curse of Queen Esther) *** No one can remember exactly when the ghost story began, but records show it dates back to at least 1926. The tale centers around the Administration Offices of Rockford School District 205 on South Madison Street, formerly Rockford High School. Built in 1885, the school gained a spooky reputation due to eerie events reported in its underground tunnels. After a tragic accident in the school's swimming pool claimed the life of a student named Gosta Anderson, strange sightings and sounds fueled the legend of his restless spirit, haunting the very site where he died. (Gosta's Ghost) *** Plumas County, California, holds a chilling mystery that dates back to 1978. On a winter night with a half-moon, five friends left a basketball game at California State University, Chico, and drove away, never to be seen again. Their car was found abandoned on a remote mountain road, leading to a series of eerie discoveries, unanswered questions, and clues that still baffle investigators today. (The 5 Boys Who Never Came Back)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = Short fiction story “Lost Hearts” by M.R. James00:24:29.734 = Show Open00:27:12.649 = What's The Deal With Victorian Ghosts?00:36:13.257 = The Curse of Queen Esther ***00:46:07.677 = The Five Boys Who Never Came Back01:06:21.586 = Gosta's Ghost01:12:56.658 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:Free Audiobook: “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, narrated by Darren Marlar:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/AChristmasCarolNarration: “The Signalman” by Charles Dickens, narrated by Darren Marlar: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/TheSignalman“What's The Deal With Victorian Ghosts?” source = Dan Nosowitz at Atlas Obscura: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p94894t“Lost Hearts” by M.R. James (public domain)“The Curse of Queen Esther” source = Creative History Stories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3bn9kwe8“Gosta's Ghost” written by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford: https://www.hauntedrockford.com/gostas-ghost/“The 5 Boys Who Never Came Back” written by Cynthia Gorney in 1978 for the Washington Post:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8hkyef(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: May 17, 2024LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

Gerrit De Vynck, tech reporter for The Washington Post, talks about what's in the landmark settlement with Meta over child safety on its apps, like Facebook and Instagram, and what it could mean for social media in the future. Image: Mark Zuckerberg F8 2018 Keynote (Anthony Quintano from Honolulu, HI, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elizabeth Svoboda is an award-winning science journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post and Scientific American. In her latest book, The Art of Pacing, she explores how we can meet the demands of today without sacrificing our ability to thrive tomorrow. Today, Elizabeth shares why so many of us bounce between pushing too hard and pulling away completely, how athletes inspired her to rethink our relationship with effort and rest, and what it means to move through life at a more sustainable pace. We discuss how to recognize the warning signs of burnout, adjust our pace before we crash and make daily choices that support what matters most in the long run. My friends, if you're tired of feeling like your only options are to keep grinding or give up entirely, this conversation is for you. You'll leave with a healthier way to think about productivity, practical permission to change your pace and a reminder that slowing down at the right moment may be what allows you to keep moving forward.

As summer comes to a close, some of the season's major health policy stories continue to simmer, including declining insurance coverage, increasing measles cases, and cuts to federal health programs. Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Shefali Luthra of The 19th, and Rachel Roubein of The Washington Post join KFF Health News' Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Dean Rosen about his work for former Sen. Nancy Landon Kassebaum, a Kansas Republican and the first woman to lead a major Senate committee, who died last week at 94.  Plus, for “extra credit” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too: Julie Rovner: The Washington Post's “Why We Should Stop Eating Lettuce, Cyclospora or Not,” by Tamar Haspel.  Margot Sanger-Katz: Stat's “Comments on OMB Research Rule Mysteriously Removed From Federal Website,” by Anil Oza.  Rachel Roubein: The New York Times' “Americans Encounter Risks at Psychedelic Clinics Abroad,” by Noah Daly and Andrew Jacobs.  Shefali Luthra: The Washington Post and KFF Health News' “Why Some Couples Are Combining a European Vacation With Their IVF Treatments,” by LJ Dawson. 

This is a Vintage episode from 2006.You're hearing a preview of this subscriber bonus episode. Restaurant Guys' Regulars can hear the full episode, plus other commercial-free bonus episodes, at  restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com .Why This Episode MattersWhy one of the world's most prized ingredients commands extraordinary prices.How truffle cultivation began challenging the romantic image of hunters searching the woods with trained dogs.Why aroma, scarcity and spectacle are as important to the allure of truffles as flavor.What happens when restaurants get their hands on thousands of dollars' worth of an ingredient that doesn't stay fresh for long.BanterMark Pascal and Francis Schott begin with a tale of New Jersey lobster justice that makes Maine's system of informal fishing rules look positively genteel. A territorial dispute involving lobster pots somehow progresses to gunfire, arson and a neighboring boat unfortunately parked in the wrong slip.Then, reports of people eating, and even cooking and driving, while asleep lead Mark to identify the true indignity: consuming thousands of calories without even getting to remember the meal.The ConversationFood writer Jane Black joins Mark and Francis after traveling through Spain to report on the changing world of truffles.The romantic picture is familiar: a hunter and his dog wandering through the woods in search of an elusive underground treasure. What Jane found instead were truffle orchards, inoculated trees and farmers trying to turn an unpredictable delicacy into a viable agricultural business.They explore why truffles became so scarce and expensive, how a former peasant food became one of dining's ultimate luxury ingredients, and why their remarkable aroma may matter more than their actual taste. Jane and the Guys also get into the sensual reputation of truffles, the theater of shaving them tableside and the questionable proliferation of truffle oil.Then come the cautionary tales: an enormously valuable white truffle purchased at a charity auction that was locked in a safe and allowed to rot, and Francis's considerably more personal horror story about a chef who received thousands of dollars' worth of beautiful fresh truffles—and immediately preserved them in oil.2026 update: At the time of this conversation, successful cultivation of the prized Italian white truffle (Tuber magnatum) remained elusive. Researchers have since documented controlled production of the species in a French orchard.Guest BioJane Black is a food journalist who covers food, culture, politics and sustainability. At the time of this interview, she was food editor at Boston Magazine and had written for publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, BusinessWeek and Newsweek International. She later became a staff writer at The Washington Post and co-host of the James Beard Award-winning podcast Pressure Cooker.Timestamps0:00 New Jersey vigilante lobster justice4:35 Sleep eating, Ambien and forgotten calories7:20 Jane Black enters the changing world of truffles12:00 How truffles went from peasant food to luxury15:00 Why truffles smell like sex—and why aroma matters22:20 The $35,000 truffle disaster, Francis's truffle tragedy and the future of cultivationInfoJane's article on truffles“Cultivating a Mystique,” The New York Times (2006) Our PlacesStage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Reach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com

Police say license plate reader cameras like Flock are an important tool for solving crimes. But a new Washington Post investigation found dozens of cases where officers have been accused of using license plate readers for unauthorized purposes, including tracking exes and spouses. Today we're joined by Washington Post technology reporter Douglas MacMillan, whose investigation uncovered some of those abuses and has already prompted police investigations and new safeguards from Flock itself. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ‪(202) 642-2654‬. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 27th episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Tasti Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Michael breaks down the Washington Post's latest revelations on Trump fundraising practices; detailing how the former president has “raised” over $75 million since January off the back of his Big Lie; promising contributors that their donations would be used to fund the ridiculous Arizona recount and other dubious election fraud endeavors. The problem is, Trump has kept all the money for himself; funneling it into his Save America PAC where he can do what he wants with the money. Experts believe Trump is living off the proceeds of his latest grift and needs to continue preaching his Big Lie to stay financially afloat. Later, Michael Bender, author of “Frankly, We Did Win This Election,” joins Mea Culpa to discuss his remarkable book and some of its more shocking revelations.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Country-music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80. The New Yorker’s Lauren Michele Jackson explains how Parton's warmth and many songs made her beloved across America. A new study found that at least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had signs of CTE, the degenerative brain disease linked to head trauma. NPR’s Becky Sullivan says the real number could be higher. The Pentagon fired the top editor and the publisher of Stars and Stripes, as well as a reporter, raising questions about the paper’s independence. The Washington Post’s Scott Nover discusses what’s behind the firings. Plus, Darline Graham won a Senate primary in South Carolina, Pennsylvania reported its first measles-related deaths in decades, and Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz rallied back to win their first mixed-doubles appearance at the U.S. Open. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they reflect on Dolly Parton's career and charity record, beef with Americans' lack of airplane etiquette, and analyze Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's take on transgender mutilation. Mollie and David also discuss the Washington Post's rehiring of a woman who fabricated a Charlie Kirk quote and share their culture recommendations for the week. Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The FDRLST Media Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they reflect on Dolly Parton's career and charity record, beef with Americans' lack of airplane etiquette, and analyze Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's take on transgender mutilation. Mollie and David also discuss the Washington Post's rehiring of a woman who fabricated a Charlie Kirk […]

Latest installment of the Battleground 2026 series of The Sean Spicer Show, Sean turns his attention to the House races that could decide control of Congress this November. Sean is joined by Henry Olsen of The Washington Post for a deep dive into the congressional map, the districts emerging as true battlegrounds, and the political trends shaping races across the country. Which seats are most vulnerable? Where are Republicans playing offense—and where are Democrats gaining ground? And what will ultimately determine which party holds the Speaker's gavel in 2027? ----------------------------- Head on over to https://www.seanspicer.com subscribe for an ad free version of this podcast and support the show! ----------------------------- Bedford Reinforced Plastics - https://www.bedfordreinforced.com/spicer ----------------------------- https://ruffgreens.com/⁠ enter code: SPICER for your FREE starter pack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they reflect on Dolly Parton's career and charity record, beef with Americans' lack of airplane etiquette, and analyze Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's take on transgender mutilation. Mollie and David also discuss the Washington Post's rehiring of a woman who fabricated a Charlie Kirk quote and share their culture recommendations for the week. Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The FDRLST Media Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

Why are Americans having fewer children, even though many say they want larger families? Host Megan McArdle talks with author Tim Carney about how professional ambition, personal autonomy and intensive parenting have made family life more daunting. They discuss why Americans are marrying later, how workplaces and communities could make raising children easier, and whether stronger family norms can be revived without bringing back the inequalities of the past.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

As the Trump administration launches economic wars against Iran and Canada, the Washington Post reports on Trump's war with a third adversary: his weight. Jon, Tommy, and Lovett calculate Trump's BMI and then break down Scott Bessent invoking World War II when announcing new Iranian sanctions and Trump's new 50% tariffs on Canadian imports. They then turn to the midterms to discuss Susan Collins skipping out on a campaign event with JD Vance, Mike Rogers' attempt to distance himself from AIPAC, and Democrats' growing chances to flip Ohio blue. Then, Congressman Seth Moulton talks to Jon about the Massachusetts Senate primary and why he's decided to challenge Senator Ed Markey.

Rachel Maddow examines the confusing mix of contradictory, impulsive decisions and petty tantrums that constitutes Donald Trump's agenda. She notes that the result is an almost complete loss of U.S. allies around the world, and that only three states have a net-positive opinion of him. Even in those states, voters are handing him election losses by proxy. Karen Attiah, columnist for the Washington Post, and Norm Eisen, co-founder of Democracy Defenders Fund, talk with Rachel about their successful lawsuit against the Washington Post for her firing in the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination and her reinstatement to her job as columnist. While Republicans still outnumber Democrats in Sarasota County, Florida, home of the right-wing "Moms for Liberty," this year two Democratically endorsed candidates were elected and a third went to a run-off, signaling a shift in favor against culture war theatrics. Megan Tennimon, newly elected member of the Sarasota County school board, talks with Rachel Maddow about her sense of how things are changing. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Today, the Supreme Court is letting Trump move forward with his mail ballot Post Office plan; a whole secret White House bunker built during the Obama administration could undermine Trump's ballroom national security argument; the mayor of Gary Indiana says 12 days without power is unacceptable; the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has made a ruling that will help some immigrants; Trump escalated his trade war with Canada by threatening to hit imported cars, trucks, automobile parts and steel with 50% tariffs starting Jan. 1, 2027; California has canceled talks with Paramount over the Warner Bros. merger; an arbitrator has ordered the Washington Post to reinstate Karen Attiah, who was fired after posting about Charlie Kirk; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. The Trump Epstein Memorial Bookmobile The Daily Beans is proud to partner with Miles Taylor and our friends at DEFIANCE.org For a limited time, members of the Daily Beans community can receive a FREE 3-month full membership to DEFIANCE.org and gain access to one of the fastest-growing pro-democracy movements in America. Join here: https://www.defiance.org/beans Diamond Dames - Subscribe here: Diamond Dames - A Ted Lasso PodcastDiamond Dames - YouTube playlist   Guest: Jim RulandUSN never again - by Jim Ruland, Jim Ruland | Substack, JimRuland.net Mightier Than the Sword | Book by Jim Ruland | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster   The Latest Breakdown→ FBI Confesses to Hiding Epstein Info in My Lawsuit | The Breakdown Stories"JUST IN: Judge Dennis Saylor (GWBush/MA) takes 1st step towards holding DHS in contempt" | @joshgerstein.bsky.social on Bluesky Trump hits back at Carney, threatens to hike auto, truck, metals tariffs to 50% Supreme Court pauses lower court ruling on Trump's mail voting order as hurdles loom | NPR Secret White House bunker undercuts Trump's ballroom lawsuit, ex-officials say | The Washington Post "Previously, even vacated or expunged convictions could still get someone deported...Not Anymore"|@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social Indiana mayor calls it ‘unacceptable' for thousands to have no power two weeks after storm | The Guardian California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger | The New York Times Washington Post Ordered to Rehire Fired Columnist Karen Attiah | The New York TimesGood Trouble →Friday August 28 in DC March On Washington 2026 -marchonwashington2026.com →March on Washington 2026 Mobilize link: March on Washington: Defend the Vote · People Power United → Check Your Voter Registration Deadlines - Vote.org →Helpline Orientation- Spanish Speakers Needed! · VoteRiders →Help save Texas from Ken Paxton! →NO HATE in WA State →Stand With Minnesota →iceout.org Good NewsProject For Awesome First NICU Opens in Sierra Leone | Partners In Health Michelle Milne - Indiana State House District 49 More than 60 cats removed from abandoned boat in Tacoma, police say Adoptable Cats Archives - The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County Oct 9 -Southwest Funny Fest:Dana Goldberg's Southwest FunnyFest - City of Albuquerque -Email Dana@DanaGoldberg.com for sponsorship informationTickets for Dana Goldberg: Outrageous - Sep 23 - Den Theater - Chicago  →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Subscribe to the MSW on YouTube - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links The Trevor Project - trevorproject.org/beans Blue Wave California - ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc Donate to Public Citizen - https://citizen.org/beans/ Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship - boomerang - pathways  Dana and The Daily Beans support of Human Rights Campaign ONE CAUSE HRC The Daily Beans supports It Gets BetterNational Security Counselors - Donate, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers email AG - fedoath@pm.me Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook,  DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Supreme Court ruling that could inject turmoil into the midterm elections, just over two months from now. Today's emergency ruling says President Trump can go forward with his recent executive order directing the Postal Service and Department of Homeland Security to take part in deciding who can or cannot vote by mail. Plus, the president's latest argument that he needs the ballroom for the new bunker that will go beneath it, and some new reporting from The Washington Post about a bunker that already exists under the White House.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My conversation with David starts at 27 mins Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls David Rothkopf is the CEO of TRG Media, host of the Deep State Radio podcast, and the author, most recently of Traitor: A History of Betraying America from Benedict Arnold to Donald Trump. The Rothkopf Group produces podcasts including Deep State Radio, National Security Magazine, custom programming for clients and it organizes live interactive web-based and live forums. Rothkopf is a contributing columnist to The Daily Beast and a member of the Board of Contributors of USA Today.  He is the author of hundreds of articles on international, national security and political themes for publications that include the New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, the Financial Times, the Daily Beast, Foreign Policy and Foreign Affairs. He is also a regular commentator on broadcast media worldwide. His previous books include Great Questions of Tomorrow, National Insecurity: American Leadership in an Age of Fear, Power, Inc.: The Epic Rivalry Between Big Business and Government—and the Reckoning That Lies Ahead, Superclass: The Global Power Elite and the World They Are Making, and Running the World: The Inside Story of the National Security Council and the Architects of American Power. His most recent book is The Great Questions of Tomorrow. Rothkopf has taught international affairs at Columbia University, Georgetown University and Johns Hopkins University. He has served as a member of several boards and advisory boards including those associated with the U.S. Institute of Peace, IREX, the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, the Progressive Policy Institute, and the Center for the Study of the Presidency. Previously, Rothkopf served as CEO and Editor of the FP Group, publishers of Foreign Policy Magazine, CEO of Garten Rothkopf and was the founder and CEO of Intellibridge Corporation, an open-source intelligence provider to government and private sector organizations. Prior to that he served as managing director of Kissinger Associates. Rothkopf served as deputy undersecretary of commerce for international trade policy in the Clinton administration and played a central role in developing the administration's groundbreaking Big Emerging Markets Initiative. Before government, Rothkopf was founder and CEO of International Media Partners and editor and publisher of the CEO Magazine and Emerging Markets newspaper. He also served as chairman of the CEO Institute. He is a graduate of Columbia College of Columbia University and attended the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Listen rate and review on Apple Podcasts Listen rate and review on Spotify Pete On Instagram Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on Twitter Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift Send Pete $ Directly on Venmo

Day 19 of the Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Plymouth Superior Court, and the prosecution's rebuttal case fell apart in slow motion. Forensic psychologist Dr. Kirk Heilbrun called the postpartum psychosis defense "convenient," offered the clearest alternate theory yet, and then said the words "isn't suicide a mortal sin" in front of the jury. Kevin Reddington moved for a mistrial. Judge William Sullivan denied it and then reprimanded the prosecution anyway. The jury went home early. Closing arguments are Wednesday.But the story nobody is covering is the firm. Both of the Commonwealth's rebuttal experts were retained through Park Dietz and Associates, named for the psychiatrist whose false Law & Order testimony got Andrea Yates' conviction overturned in 2005. The defense's star witness on Friday was Dr. Phillip Resnick, who was the Yates defense expert. This trial is a rematch, and the two prosecution experts cannot even agree on what is wrong with Lindsay Clancy.IN THIS EPISODEReddington takes apart Dr. Avram Mack on the DSM's four week postpartum window, the WHO's different standard, and the proposed six week revision. "Postpartum is not a disease, doctor." Mack admits it is roughly the third time in his career he has testified on criminal responsibility, and that he has treated about ten women with postpartum psychosis since 2001. On cross he concedes that blood work and thyroid testing should have been done, and as far as he can tell were not.Then the firm. Park Dietz and Associates, the Andrea Yates conviction reversal, the joint evaluation at Tewksbury, and why "two independent experts" is doing a lot of work in that sentence.Then Heilbrun. His testing found no malingering and a slight tendency to underreport symptoms. He diagnosed bipolar II, which splits the Commonwealth's own two experts. He offered "suicide combined with altruistic filicide" as the alternate theory, a theory in which love is the motive. He attacked the 18 minute voice on three fronts. And he used the word "convenient."Then the mistrial. "Intentional misconduct," Sullivan's instruction from the bench, and the second time religion has entered this trial through the prosecution's door.SOURCESBoston Globe, CBS Boston, ABC News, Boston 25 News, CNN, Fox News Digital, Court TV, and archival reporting from the Washington Post, NBC News and Psychiatric News on the 2005 Andrea Yates reversal.IF YOU NEED ITNational Maternal Mental Health Hotline: call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA. Free, confidential, 24/7.988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988.Keywords: Lindsay Clancy trial, Duxbury Massachusetts, Plymouth Superior Court, postpartum psychosis, insanity defense, Kirk Heilbrun, Avram Mack, Kevin Reddington, Judge William Sullivan, Park Dietz, Andrea Yates, altruistic filicide, true crime podcast, trial coverageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-unfiltered-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilRobin's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/robin_wstdTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.TikTok: tiktok.com/@wesawthedevilpolitics

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Parenting a kid with ADHD takes way more than standard advice; it requires understanding a complex brain difference that impacts focus, sleep, big emotions, and daily energy.In this episode, child psychologist Dr. Emily King and TILT Parenting founder Debbie Reber join Emily to give their perspective on what neurodivergent parenting looks like by challenging the "disorder" label, unpacking why behaviors shift between home and school, and diving into hidden struggles like RSD, time blindness, and burnout.From navigating evaluations to handling the gap between your child's age and their developmental stage, this conversation offers the honest, evidence-based grounding every parent needs.Tune in now, and reach out to Emily Edlynn to learn more about her 1-on-1 parent coaching!Listen and Learn: Should ADHD be framed as a medical disorder or a brain regulation difference?How pathologizing language impacts stigma, diagnosis, and access to support in both clinical and educational settings Why the name "ADHD" is misleading and how the disorder goes far beyond inattention and hyperactivity to affect emotional regulation, sleep, appetite, and energy management How to navigate the ADHD diagnosis process from choosing between a pediatrician and a full neuropsychological evaluation to gathering cross-environment data and shifting parent strategies for lasting behavioral change Overlooked ADHD traits that rarely get covered in formal evaluations and practical strategies to support your child without damaging their self-esteem How ADHD-related time blindness, task avoidance, and a lack of future-oriented thinking drive daily struggles like running late and better understanding your child's neurodivergent experience How emotional sensitivity, sensory processing, and energy regulation manifest in children with ADHD and autism and why a child's behavior can look so drastically different between home and school Why raising a neurodivergent child feels like "advanced parenting," and the deep isolation, constant judgment, and overwhelming family burnout that comes with itResources:https://www.dremilyking.com/The Neurodivergent Learner https://www.learnwithdremily.com/bookhttps://www.learnwithdremily.com/bookhttps://www.instagram.com/emilywkingphd/https://www.facebook.com/emilywkingphdhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/emilywkingphd/https://www.debbiereber.com/Differently Wired: A Parent's Guide to Raising an Atypical Child with Confidence and Hope https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781523506316https://www.facebook.com/DeborahReberAuthor/https://twitter.com/debbiereber Tilt Parenting Podcast 359 A Conversation with Dr. Emily Edlynn on Raising Autonomous ChildrenEmily Edlynn's website – contact her directly if you are interested in a parent group! Emily Edlynn's Substack pieces about ADHD:Raising ADHD: Beyond the DiagnosisRaising ADHD: Why Common Parenting Strategies Don't WorkWhat the New York Times Got Wrong About ADHDUnderstanding This One Emotion Will Transform Your ParentingAbout Emily King and Debbie ReberEmily King is a child psychologist who has worked with neurodivergent learners for over 20 years. She received a Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and began her career in Houston, Texas specializing in school-based mental health in K-12 public schools. She has since worked in private practice in North Carolina supporting the mental health, executive functioning, and social needs of neurodivergent youth. Dr. Emily hosts the Learn with Dr. Emily Substack, where she provides parent workshops, is the creator of The Neurodiverse Classroom®, a professional development curriculum for educators, and her first book, THE NEURODIVERGENT LEARNER, came out on August 25th. 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A US aircraft carrier packed with 5,000 sailors is not supposed to become a story about empty shelves, broken plumbing, and desperate messages to families. We start there because the USS Abraham Lincoln reports don't just raise moral alarms, they raise a strategic one: if extended deployments are pushing crews to the edge, what does that say about America's ability to sustain a long pressure campaign and naval blockade tied to the US-Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz? From that human reality, we widen the lens to the region's shifting center of gravity. We dig into the Mecca Agreement and what a Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan defense alignment could mean for the future of Middle East security, especially as countries weigh whether Washington is a reliable partner when air defenses, munitions, and political priorities all feel strained. We also examine claims that Iran is rapidly rebuilding missile and drone capacity after the 2026 war, and why production rates matter more than narratives when offensive weapons can outpace defensive interceptors. Then I dismantle the Washington Post editorial argument for “containment” and more credible escalation. We walk through what containment has looked like for decades, how it can lead directly to war, and why ideas like a “more sustainable” blockade collide with fleet readiness, oil market fragility, and the limits of sanctions enforcement. If Iran gets a say on the battlefield and at the negotiating table, pretending otherwise is not strategy, it's denial.

We Like Shooting We Like Shooting - Ep 677 August 24, 2026 Presented by This episode of We Like Shooting is brought to you by: Foxtrot Mike (Code: WLSISLIFE) C&G Holsters (Code: WLSISLIFE) Gideon Optics (Code: WLSISLIFE) Midwest Industries (Code: WLSISLIFE) Blue Alpha Night Fision (Code: WLSISLIFE) Otis Technology (Code: WELIKESHOOTING15) Guests: Paul – Foxtrot Mike – https://fm-products.com @foxtrotmikeproducts Giveaways!! GAW Text Dear WLS or Reviews +1 743 500 2171 Public Show Titles Gear Chat Note Gideon Optics on new Review guns. Note SCD Accidental Shooting coverage Note Foxtrot Mike Gen 2 Ranch rifles – Gun Fights Play the best Price Is Right-style GunBroker game on the internet. Gun Fights Live DisplayFollow the game, prices, and reveals as they happen.Open the live display BangRank A live cast ranking segment for anything and everything in the gun world, powered by questionable certainty, strong opinions, and audience voting. BangRank Live VotingScan or open the link to rank along with the show.https://welikeshooting.com/rank   Going Ballistic bearingarms.com (Savage) Navarre's Pastries Raid in Livingston Parish, Louisiana: 52 Firearms and Multiple Drugs Seized Louisiana bakery raided for drugs, guns; owner faces multiple charges in criminal enterprise case. On August 12, 2026, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Navarre's Pastries in Springfield, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, uncovering a reported distribution hub for nine types of drugs including cocaine, MDMA, and Adderall, along with 52 firearms (bolt-action rifles, pump-action shotguns, one AR-style rifle, one Japanese Type 11 machine gun, and one stolen from the Sheriff's Office) and $3,550 in cash. Owner Jules Navarre faces 62 charges, primarily 52 counts of possessing a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, plus possession of a stolen firearm and nine counts of possession with intent to distribute various drugs. Sheriff Jason Ard described it as a narcotics distribution hub; the business is currently closed and Navarre remains in custody, presumed innocent pending trial. Louisiana law permits disposition of seized firearms via auction, transfer, or sale to an FFL upon conviction or plea. The Gist: Scope (who/what states are affected): The raid and charges affect Jules Navarre and Navarre's Pastries in Springfield, Livingston Parish, Louisiana; the operation appears local to Livingston Parish with no interstate or multi-state distribution details stated. Impact: Navarre faces 62 felony-level charges under Louisiana law, with the majority tied to firearm possession alongside controlled substances, plus drug distribution and stolen property counts; seized firearms may be auctioned, transferred, or sold to a federal firearms licensee post-conviction or plea, highlighting state-level enforcement of combined drug-gun offenses. – Bullet 3: Bottom Line: A Louisiana bakery was allegedly used as a local hub for drug distribution and illegal firearm possession, resulting in dozens of charges against the owner and seizure of 52 guns and narcotics; the case remains ongoing with presumption of innocence. bearingarms.com (Savage) Giffords Board Member Sari Horwitz Discovers Shocking Fact About the Politics of Gun Control Explore the politics and campaign finance dynamics behind gun control after school shootings. Sari Horwitz, former Washington Post reporter and new Giffords board member, wrote in The Atlantic that a study found pro-Second Amendment groups increased political contributions by over 30% (up to 2,820% near elections) after school shootings. Bearing Arms columnist Cam Edwards argues this reflects smart political responsiveness rather than cynicism, noting gun-control PACs increased spending similarly and surpassed pro-gun groups by 2018, with the study showing no measurable effect on election outcomes. The Gist: Affects U.S. national gun control advocacy groups including Giffords and pro-Second Amendment PACs; focuses on federal and competitive-district elections following school shootings. Impact: Highlights perceived hypocrisy in gun-control advocates labeling pro-gun spending increases as cynical while their own PACs engage in identical post-tragedy fundraising; reinforces arguments that gun rights groups effectively counter emotional pressure for new restrictions without proven electoral impact. Bottom Line: The article frames Horwitz's Atlantic piece as advocacy journalism that ignores symmetric behavior by gun-safety groups, concluding her claims should not be taken at face value. bearingarms.com (Savage) Bryn Mawr Garwood LLC v. Iron Horse R&R LLC (CAM-L-002643-26) NJ developer sues long-standing gun range over alleged environmental issues in a potential land grab dispute. Bryn Mawr Garwood LLC, controlled by Pennsylvania lawyer and real estate investor Harvey Sternberg, filed suit in Camden County Superior Court against Iron Horse R&R LLC, a gun club operating since 1947 in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. The complaint alleges environmental violations including improper solid waste disposal, soil stockpiling, and potential contamination affecting adjoining properties, seeking to halt range operations. Iron Horse characterizes the action as a land-grab attempt to facilitate residential development on the adjacent Waddell Property, with a public hearing scheduled for September 4. The Gist: Scope (who/what states are affected): The lawsuit targets Iron Horse gun range in Gloucester Township, Camden County, New Jersey; it involves the adjoining Waddell Property under contract to Bryn Mawr Garwood LLC for potential townhome development (context of 750 additional units) and directly affects the long-operating private gun club and local township enforcement actions. Impact: Claims center on untested “potentially contaminated” soil and environmental harm under implied state statutes, with Sternberg's $44k+ in donations to local Democrats and PACs since 2021 noted; the case raises concerns over regulatory use against established ranges to enable redevelopment, with Iron Horse optimistic ahead of the Sept. 4 hearing. – Bullet 3: Bottom Line: This Camden County suit (CAM-L-002643-26) pits a developer against a 79-year-old New Jersey gun range in what the club calls a land-grab; no soil testing has been conducted on the alleged contamination, and the dispute will proceed to public hearing on September 4. The Truth About Guns (Savage) Abdul El-Sayed Floated Replacing 2nd Amendment with Constitutional Right to Health Care (Michigan U.S. Senate Candidate, 2023 Video) Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed once floated trading the Second Amendment for a right to health care. In a since-deleted April 6, 2023 YouTube video titled variations of “The Right to Bear Arms – The Right to Have Healthcare!”, Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed proposed amending the Constitution by replacing the Second Amendment's right to keep and bear arms with a “right to have health care.” He argued the change would result in “fewer people dying by gun and more people living because they have healthcare.” The clips were removed prior to his Senate run; his campaign later stated that he “respects the Second Amendment, and also believes that access to healthcare is a right.” The Gist: Scope (who/what states are affected): The proposal was made by Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan; it would require a national constitutional amendment under Article V and therefore affect the entire United States, with particular political relevance to Michigan voters in the 2026 Senate race. Impact: The suggestion revives debate over repealing or altering the Second Amendment, a change that would face insurmountable Article V hurdles (two-thirds of both houses of Congress plus three-fourths of the states) and trigger intense opposition from gun-rights groups; politically, the resurfaced 2023 video has drawn criticism and scrutiny of El-Sayed's past progressive positions on guns, police funding, and July 4th celebrations during his current campaign. – Bullet 3: Bottom Line: El-Sayed's now-deleted video explicitly floated trading the individual right to keep and bear arms for a constitutional “right to health care” on the theory it would save more lives; the idea remains aspirational rhetoric with no legislative traction, and his campaign now emphasizes respect for the Second Amendment alongside support for expanded healthcare access. townhall.com (Savage) Gavin Newsom Signs the Stop Nick Shirley Act (AB 2624) Into Law Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the controversial Stop Nick Shirley Act, raising free speech and journalism concerns. On August 23, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2624, known as the “Stop Nick Shirley Act.” The legislation targets citizen journalist Nick Shirley's investigations that exposed fraud schemes in nonprofit and government programs in California and Minnesota. It restricts publication of certain nonprofit information and prohibits unauthorized recordings or photographs of employees and volunteers. The Gist: Scope (who/what states are affected) The law applies only to California, imposing restrictions on nonprofit organizations, their employees, volunteers, and individuals conducting investigations or journalism within the state. It does not extend to other states. Impact: Legal/Political Impact The bill creates new limits on recording, photographing, and publishing information about nonprofits, with potential fines and imprisonment for violations. Opponents, including Senator Tony Strickland, Carl DeMaio, and Eric Daugherty, argue it chills free speech, journalism, and accountability efforts,...

What if uncertainty isn't something to fear or even survive, but a skill you can train and a competitive advantage you can build?Scott Stirrett has spent more than a decade helping people do exactly that. Scott is a Canadian entrepreneur, author, and the founder of Venture for Canada, a national charity that has supported over 10,000 young professionals since 2013. He's also the author of The Uncertainty Advantage, a powerful guide for navigating the future of work that argues uncertainty isn't a bug in the system. It is the system.Scott walks us through how empathy and emotional skills play starring roles in his six pillars that help build real resilience, alongside some surprising mindset shifts and practical exercises you can start using right away. We also talk about why traditional career playbooks no longer apply and how leaders and professionals can turn volatility into opportunity instead of paralysis.If you're navigating change, rethinking your career, or leading others through uncertainty, this episode offers both reassurance and a roadmap.To access the episode transcript, go to www.TheEmpathyEdge.com and search by episode title.Listen in for…The six pillars that help build real resilience and momentum in uncertain times. Seeing the opportunity in uncertainty and volatility. How to act when you don't have perfect information. Why it is so important to build your uncertainty muscles. "We don't choose what era we live in. We live in an era of rapid change. Learning to develop a positive relationship with uncertainty is one of the most important things that you can do, perhaps at any moment in human history." — Scott Stirrett Episode References: Scott's Book: The Uncertainty AdvantageAntifragile: Things That Gain From Disorder by Nassim Nicholas TalebThinking in Bets by Annie DukeMIT study on human skills that complement AI: mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-matter/these-human-capabilities-complement-ais-shortcomingsAbout Scott Stirrett: Founder, Venture for Canada and Author, The Uncertainty AdvantageScott Stirrett is a Canadian entrepreneur, author, and the Founder of Venture for Canada (VFC), a national charity that has supported over 10,000 young professionals since 2013. Under his leadership, VFC raised $80 million and partnered with leading organizations to equip early-career Canadians with entrepreneurial skills to thrive in an uncertain world.Scott is the author of The Uncertainty Advantage, a guide for young professionals navigating the future of work, endorsed by leaders including Andrew Yang and Amanda Lang. The book draws on lessons from building VFC, emphasizing adaptability, entrepreneurial thinking, and lifelong learning.A graduate of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, Scott began his career at Goldman Sachs in New York. He's been recognized as a Telus LGBTQ Innovator, Ashoka Fellow, and Globe and Mail Changemaker. His commentary has appeared in The Washington Post, Forbes, The Globe and Mail, and more. He currently co-chairs the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights.Connect with Scott:The Uncertainty Advantage: scottstirrett.comX: x.com/scottstirrettLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scottstirrettFacebook: facebook.com/stirrettInstagram: instagram.com/scottstirrettSubstack: substack.com/@scottstirrett Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books: Red-Slice.com/booksHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Courses! Leading with Empathy and Balancing Empathy, Accountability, and Results as a LeaderLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red Slice

An arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to reinstate Karen Attiah, a Black opinion writer who was fired over several Bluesky posts she made about “violent White men” following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who she claimed “espoused violence.” Seth talks about Producer David Doll’s baseball outfit today. We’re joined by Don Spini from Sun Valley Wealth. Anti-Semitic online personality Hasan Piker has suggested that violence could be coming to American Jews if they support the State of Israel. The discussion also covers the topic of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and their celebration of Cuban Communist leader Fidel Castro's legacy, despite his notorious human rights record.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are being surveyed constantly. Propped up on hundreds of telephone poles, stop signs, and rods are automated license plate recognition technologies.There are many types of surveillance technology, but Flock Safety is one making news as people in Columbus and across the country react to their use. These small devices capture license plate information, as well as bumper stickers and other items on your car.In theory, they are meant to track cars after a crime has been committed, to find missing people, and to be a tool for law enforcement.But, in recent months, this is not what has happened. Individuals have abused this technology. People are concerned about their privacy and how data from these are stored. And for some people, their safety has been compromised by these devices.Guests:Katie Geniusz, reporter with WOSUEmmanuel V. Remy, Columbus City Councilmember and chair of Public Safety and Criminal Justice CommitteeDrew Harwell, technology reporter for The Washington Post

A tariff deal with Canada that President Trump said was done collapsed over the weekend after Prime Minister Mark Carney called the terms unfair. The Washington Post’s David Lynch breaks down what happens next. The U.S. is preparing tougher sanctions against Iran, with Trump talking of an “economic D-Day” for Tehran. The Associated Press’s Farnoush Amiri explains how Iran has weathered sanctions for decades. Construction crews are racing to finish Trump’s 90,000-square-foot ballroom before the Supreme Court rules on its legality. The Wall Street Journal’s James Romoser explains the administration’s strategy. Plus, a fire forces thousands in Reno, Nevada, to evacuate, a meeting between Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner, and the IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, D.C. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

Joe is back and he's not holding anything back — we are officially in a war, and today's show proves it. It starts with a $23 million bombshell: three U.S. Postal Service workers indicted in a fraudulent check scheme, and if that doesn't make you question who's handling your mail-in ballot this November, nothing will. Joe breaks down why "trust me bro" doesn't cut it anymore, connects it to a fresh Rasmussen poll showing 60% of Americans already expect widespread cheating in the fall midterms, and asks the question nobody in the corporate press wants to touch: what has actually been done about it? From judges gutting election security guardrails to the BAR's stranglehold on the legal system to the Eric Coomer/Dominion questions that refuse to die, Joe lays out the machine — the one, he says, that never had to win an election because it was built to never lose one.Then whistleblower and recovering FBI agent Kyle Seraphin joins the show for a no-holds-barred conversation on the January 6th "pipe bomber" case — is this a real suspect or another manufactured narrative? Joe and Kyle also call out the posers riding the coattails of real fighters on the right, and turn the lens on a chilling trend too many are ignoring: leftist rhetoric openly calling for the assassination of President Trump and other conservative leaders. Will anyone in power actually do something about it, or is this just background noise now?Joe closes the show with a hard look at the mental health crisis being weaponized against the American public — from unhinged confrontations in the streets of Portland, to activists stealing conservative and religious books from Little Free Libraries, to a transgender school board speaker demanding children of "bigots" be expelled over bathroom policy. Add to that the Washington Post being forced to rehire a columnist after inflammatory posts tied to Charlie Kirk's assassination, and the packed courtroom of supporters showing up for Lindsay Clancy — not her three murdered children — and the picture is unmistakable. Joe's message today is simple: we stand together, or we fall apart alone. Team Evil is counting on our silence. Don't give it to them.

Melissa Swift shares strategies for navigating the chaos of the modern workplace more effectively. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The four trends making work feel more intense and chaotic 2) How to hone in on what makes you effective 3) Two critical questions to ask in the face of chaos Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1176 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MELISSA — Melissa Swift is a leading voice on how organizations, teams, and individuals can succeed in an ever-more challenging world of work. As founder and CEO of Anthrome Insight, she is a practicing consultant and keynote speaker. She has held consulting leadership roles at Capgemini, Mercer, Korn Ferry, and Deloitte. She is also the author of Work Here Now: Think Like a Human and Build a Powerhouse Workplace (Wiley, 2023).Her quarterly columns in MIT Sloan Management Review often rank among their most-read articles. Swift speaks regularly at events, including the MIT CIO Symposium, and has been quoted on the subject in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, Newsweek, The Economist, The Washington Post, Axios, and more.Throughout her career, Swift has pioneered techniques to reshape organizations for digital and workforce transformation, leading breakthrough projects across industries ranging from manufacturing to professional services to biotech to consumer goods. She earned her B.A. from Harvard University and her MBA from Columbia Business School.• Book: Effective: How to Do Great Work in a Fast-Changing World• LinkedIn: Melissa Swift• Website: AnthromeInsight.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Database: O*ONET• Study: “Work intensification: Towards mapping the study field and defining a research agenda” by Ana Heloísa da Costa Lemos, Waleska Yone Yamakawa Zavatti Campos, and Marcelo Quintão• Book: The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson• Past episode: 314: How to Feel Less Busy With Laura Vanderkam• Past episode: 366: Mastering Conversations through Compassionate Curiosity with Kwame Christian• Past episode: 417: Managing Infinite Expectations with Laura Vanderkam• Past episode: 798: How to Have Difficult Conversations about Race with Kwame Christian• Past episode: 981: Using AI to Enhance Your Reading, Notes, Memory, and Decisions with Kwame Christian• Past episode: 1150: How to Reclaim Your Schedule and Own Your Time with Laura Vanderkam— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Shopify. Sign up for your free trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod• Vinted. Download the Vinted app for free to start selling with no seller fees!• Fitnexa. Get $10 off the SomniPods3 with the link and code AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meghan's guest this week is journalist Michael Powell, a staff writer at The Atlantic and longtime former New York Times reporter whom she has admired for years for his willingness to report on thorny, third-rail cultural topics. She talked with him about his recent reporting on chronic street homelessness, drug addiction, and the real-world consequences of progressive governance. Specifically, they discussed how the "harm reduction" model plays out in cities like Burlington and Seattle, and why mainstream media newsrooms have become so hesitant to cover complex cultural realities.   This conversation covers:   The Reality of "Harm Reduction": How an approach born during the AIDS crisis expanded into policies that enable public fentanyl use while leaving working-class neighborhoods to deal with the fallout. Navigating the "Third Rail" Beat: What Michael learned covering sensitive cultural flashpoints—from campus racial controversies to gender sports eligibility—at The New York Times. Ideology vs. Lived Experience: The disconnect between well-meaning policy rhetoric and the daily struggles of local residents, parents, and small business owners. The Culture of Modern Newsrooms: Why institutional conformity, luxury beliefs, and fear of social media backlash stifle honest journalism—and why independent inquiry matters.   Read Michael Powell's writing for The Atlantic: