Podcasts about Way Down

Sam Harris speaks with Kathryn Paige Harden about behavioral genetics, moral luck, and the problem of blame. They discuss Harden's book Original Sin, the controversy over Charles Murray and Ezra Klein, why behavioral genetics remains taboo, the meaning of heritability, nature and nurture as feedback loops, why biological explanations can increase blame, psychopathy as a continuum, a hypothetical cure for evil, embryo selection and IVF, and other topics. Related Episode: #212 - A Conversation with Kathryn Paige Harden If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.

All good (and complicated) things must come to an end, and the World Cup is no exception. To deal with the anticipatory grief ahead of the Spain v. Argentina final, NPR World Cup and Lionel Messi expert Jasmine Garsd hops on the mic to talk all things fútbol. Lace up your limited edition pink cleats: We're talking African soccer's moment, diaspora players, colonizers vs. colonies, and what's up with race erasure on Argentina's team.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

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Start Artist Song Time Album Year 0:00:32 The Ocean Holocene 5:39 Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic – Cenozoic 2020 0:07:10 Ocean Districts Ravensrodd 4:50 Phantom Islands 2023 0:12:00 Ocean’s Edge Waterfall 7:54 The Voyager 2023 0:19:54 Oceans of Time War Song 4:11 Single 2023 0:24:05 Oceanborn In Shadows 6:36 Hidden from the World 2013 0:31:24 Ocnos Visions 3:17 Visions 2010 0:34:41 Octavia Sperati Don’t Believe A Word 2:58 Grace Submerged 2023 0:37:39 Octavision Coexist 7:45 Coexist 2020 0:45:24 Octopie Lazy Saturday 3:17 The Adventure of Harry and Walrus Kane 2015 0:48:41 Octopus Council Plans 3:33 Restless Night 1970 0:53:36 Odd Palace Carnivore 3:22 Things to Place on the Moon 2018 0:56:58 Oddland Untrue 5:59 Origin 2016 1:02:57 Odessa Invocazione 7:49 L’ALBA DELLA CIVILTÀ 2022 1:10:46 Odile Candle III_ Don’t Be Afraid to Miss Me 5:40 The Red Shoes 2019 1:17:28 Odin Gemini 8:47 Odin 1972 1:26:14 Odin Dragonfly Driving 3:38 Sirens 2022 1:29:53 Odin’s Court Will I See You Again 5:16 Turtles All the Way Down, Vol. II 2018 1:35:08 Odissea Voci 3:37 Odissea 1973 1:39:48 Roman Odoj Castaway 4:17 Fiasko 2020 1:44:06 The Odolites Wait ‘Til the Day Comes 3:41 Face Down In The Violets 1987 1:47:46 Off Grid Altar's Fire 4:41 SpiRituals 2025 1:52:27 Offenbach Domine Jesu Christe 5:31 St-Chrone de Néant 1973 1:57:59 The Offspring Conspiracy Of One 2:13 Conspiracy Of One 2000 2:00:12 The Offspring Bloodstains 1:52 Conpiracy of ONe 2000 2:02:55 Oglin The Office Cockerel 5:06 Leeches and Lowly Worms 2017 2:08:01 Ogo Dys Psychedelic Rock Sans Phaser, Album-Version 2:48 The Revenge Of Wicked King Pickle Knicker 2013 2:10:57 Oh Hiroshima Exit Cloud 6:42 And The Dead Tree Gives No Shelter 2026 2:17:39 Oh Hiroshima Broken Sunlight 5:09 And The Dead Tree Gives No Shelter 2026 2:23:48 OK Goodnight The Raccoon (and the Myth) 4:53 The Fox and the Bird 2023 2:29:03 Oketo Like a Child 5:51 Audiotree Live 2016 2:34:54 Oko Sam Sam 6:14 Raskorak 1976 2:41:08 Oksät Shrumps (Demo) 6:30 Epidemie Deluxe 2024 2:47:37 Okta Logue Pitch Black Dark 4:30 Diamonds And Despair 2016 2:53:30 Oktober Familie 4:09 Uhrsprung 1976 2:58:00 Okyr Bearer of the Pain 6:49 Premorbid Intelligence 2020

It's 1980, a decade after he dropped out of grad school, and Paul Bishop is a lowly writing instructor at a college in Nevada. His former best friend, Tom Corbin is now the celebrated poet that Paul once dreamed of being, but shortly after visiting Paul in Reno, Tom is murdered. The story focuses on Paul's crippling guilt, Tom's wife's ongoing love for her cheating husband, and the difficult girlfriend both Paul and Tom betrayed a decade before. After Tom's death, all three are forced to confront their grief and painful memories. A Moment's Surrender (Press Americana, 2026) is a thoughtful and literary deep dive into guilt, marriage, and loyalty.  John Burt has taught English at Brandeis University since 1983. He is the author of three volumes of poetry: The Way Down (1988), Work without Hope (1996), and Victory (2007). His scholarly books include Lincoln's Tragic Pragmatism (2013) and Robert Penn Warren and American Idealism (1988). He is also the editor of The Collected Poems of Robert Penn Warren (1998), and Robert Penn Warren's Brother to Dragons: A Parallel Text Critical Edition of the 1953 and 1979 versions (forthcoming). Since 1984 he has sung in an ensemble devoted to the polyphonic folk songs and religious music of the Republic of Georgia, and he transcribes and engraves music from Georgia for other singers and ensembles to use. Learn more on his website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

It's 1980, a decade after he dropped out of grad school, and Paul Bishop is a lowly writing instructor at a college in Nevada. His former best friend, Tom Corbin is now the celebrated poet that Paul once dreamed of being, but shortly after visiting Paul in Reno, Tom is murdered. The story focuses on Paul's crippling guilt, Tom's wife's ongoing love for her cheating husband, and the difficult girlfriend both Paul and Tom betrayed a decade before. After Tom's death, all three are forced to confront their grief and painful memories. A Moment's Surrender (Press Americana, 2026) is a thoughtful and literary deep dive into guilt, marriage, and loyalty.  John Burt has taught English at Brandeis University since 1983. He is the author of three volumes of poetry: The Way Down (1988), Work without Hope (1996), and Victory (2007). His scholarly books include Lincoln's Tragic Pragmatism (2013) and Robert Penn Warren and American Idealism (1988). He is also the editor of The Collected Poems of Robert Penn Warren (1998), and Robert Penn Warren's Brother to Dragons: A Parallel Text Critical Edition of the 1953 and 1979 versions (forthcoming). Since 1984 he has sung in an ensemble devoted to the polyphonic folk songs and religious music of the Republic of Georgia, and he transcribes and engraves music from Georgia for other singers and ensembles to use. Learn more on his website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

A new MP3 sermon from Paramount Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Way Down is the Way Up Subtitle: James and Jonah Converse Speaker: Rush Witt Broadcaster: Paramount Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/5/2026 Bible: James 4:7-12 Length: 33 min.

7-8-26 The LeBron James sweepstakes dwindles its way down to 3 teams

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We have to talk about the accountability gap, because I'm thick headed and took a few years to come to a conclusion that I should have realized years ago.

On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott examines the latest developments involving Iran, the growing influence of the Democratic Party’s progressive wing, and the political implications of recent national headlines. Scott dives into reports surrounding John Bolton’s guilty plea and the ongoing debate over the direction of the Democratic Party. Then, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman joined the show to discuss his re-election campaign, efforts to combat fraud, legal challenges surrounding the abortion pill, and initiatives to better protect children online. Scott also features a conversation with AARP’s John Hishta on Social Security, while journalist Joe Arnold weighed in on the day’s top political stories. During Friday Punditry, Larry O’Connor joined Scott to analyze the rise of socialist candidates in New York City, the pressure facing Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, and the week’s biggest political winners and losers. https://www.chevron.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All sets of three brothers are actually the same, so this week we're giving advice on keeping wolves at bay and building houses out of granite. But don't worry, there's time in this Jab-and-Gab to get in some questions about keeping dry in the rain, the real whereabouts of Jack the Ripper, and even more haunted piano keys. Suggested talking points: Throwing Galaxies, JuiCera, When God Reclaims New Hampshire, Legs All the Way Down, Technically Everything is Probably Not Haunted Lambda Legal: https://lambdalegal.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmbmbam

Relationships are complicated because people are complicated. In Philippians 2, Paul reveals the real problem behind so many of our conflicts: pride. Discover how the humility of Jesus can transform your marriage, friendships, family, and faith—and why the path down is actually the way up. 

Air Date: 6–20-2026 Today we explore how political revenge became official government policy. The Department of Justice has dropped fraud cases while opening vindictive investigations into Trump's critics. Judges who rule against him face death threats at home with no federal protection and thousands of DOJ lawyers have walked out the door, leaving the agency hollowed out by loyalty tests and bent toward retribution. Full Show Notes Transcript Be part of the show! Leave a voice message, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for a non-evil book and audiobook purchasing experience! Join our Discord community! TOP TAKES KP 1: Trump Eyes Personal Lawyer to Run DOJ Part 1 - The Beat W Ari Melber - Air Date 6-4-26 KP 2: This Federal Judge Ruled Against Trump. Then the Death Threats Rolled in Part 1 - 60 Minutes - Air Date 3-1-26 KP 3: Judges Call Out Rising Acts of Violence Against the Judiciary, Slam Trump's 'irresponsible Rhetoric' - NBC News - Air Date 6-3-26 KP 4: How Low Can the DOJ Go - Strict Scrutiny - Air Date 4-27-26 KP 5: Fraud on the Court Even as DOJ Drops $1.8B Settlement Fund, Judge Reopens Case Over Collusion Part 1 - Democracy Now! - Air Date 6-3-26 KP 6: 'The Audacity' DOJ Turns to X to Recruit as Prosecutors Flee Trump's Politicization of Department - MS Now - Air Date 2-1-26 KP 7: DOJ in Crisis - Stay Tuned with Preet - Air Date 2-10-26 (00:53:44) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Trump Built a One-Way Ratchet to Tyranny. Here's How We Break It. My commentaries on YouTube - Share them! DEEPER DIVES (01:08:06) SECTION A: A DEPARTMENT OF REVENGE A1: 'The Department of Revenge' Explores Trump's Use of DOJ to Settle Political Scores - PBS Newshour - Air Date 6-11-26 A2: This Federal Judge Ruled Against Trump. Then the Death Threats Rolled in Part 2 - 60 Minutes - Air Date 3-1-26 A3: Trump Eyes Personal Lawyer to Run DOJ Part 2 - The Beat W Ari Melber - Air Date 6-4-26 (01:27:12) SECTION B: MALICIOUS PROSECUTIONS B1: Small DoJ Energy - Opening Arguments - Air Date 2-20-26 B2: The Vindictive DOJ Part 1 - Law and Chaos - Air Date 6-4-26 B3: The Malicious Incompetence of Trump's DOJ - Strict Scrutiny - Air Date 6-15-25 B4: The Vindictive DOJ Part 2 - Law and Chaos - Air Date 6-4-26 (02:02:38) SECTION C: WEAPONIZED DEPARTMENT C1: Zero Intelligence Part 1 - UnJustified - Air Date 6-7-26 C2: Fraud on the Court Even as DOJ Drops $1.8B Settlement Fund, Judge Reopens Case Over Collusion Part 2 - Democracy Now! - Air Date 6-3-26 C3: 35 Judges Say Trump's DOJ Committed Fraud on the Court - Opening Arguments - Air Date 6-5-26 C4: Trump Rewards Criminals with Latest Pardons - The Mary Trump Podcast - Air Date 11-11-25 C5: ICYMI Trump Pardons Top Jan. 6 Conspirators - 1A - Air Date 11-11-25 C6: Zero Intelligence Part 2 - UnJustified - Air Date 6-7-26 (02:45:46) SECTION D: HOLLOWED OUT D1: More Frustrated Prosecutors at the U.S Attorney's Office in Minnesota Call It Quits - All Things Considered - Air Date 2-5-26 D2: 2900 DOJ Lawyers SUDDENLY QUIT on Trump IN MASS EXODUS - MeidasTouch - Air Date 12-25-25   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com  

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Matters Microbial #130: The Holobiont — Animals, Microbes, and Ecology May 19, 2026 Today Dr. Kevin Kohl, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss how he and his colleagues study the interplay between animals, their resident gut microbes, and the overarching concept of the holobiont. Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Kevin Kohl Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode The One Health Microbiome Center at Pennsylvania State University. A very fine essay on the holobiont concept for non-microbiologists. A general introductory overview of the holobiont concept. The holobiont concept and the coral symbiosis.  A partial history of the development of the holobiont concept. Dr. Casadevall suggests that context and thus outcomes describes the term "pathogen," and a similar analysis applies to the holobiont. A very short description of the holobiont concept.  Another overview of the holobiont concept in general, coauthored by Dr. Kohl.  Some basic rules for thinking about the holobiont concept. A video introduction to the holobiont concept, by Dr. Seth Bordenstein. I highly recommend this essay by the science writer Carl Zimmer, "The Human Lake," to think of the connections between lake ecology and microbial interactions with humans. Another wonderful article recommended by Dr. Kohl, by Dr. Margaret McFall-Ngai and coauthors, detailing the impact microbes have on animals over evolution and development.  The wood rat – creosote – microbiome connection to the holobiont concept, discussed on this podcast (coauthored by Dr. Kohl). The fascinating work by Dr. Kohl and colleagues showing the relationship between tadpole development and pond microbes discussed in this podcast.  A must read article by Dr. Kohl and colleagues, "Through the microbial looking glass: our shifting understanding of the holobiont and microbes as mediators of organismal biology," illustrates the development and influence of the holobiont concept. Dr. Richard Prum's book, "Performance All the Way Down," was discussed during this podcast. There is also a video where Dr. Prum discusses the ideas in this book, describing gene regulation as a performance.  Dr. Kohl's faculty website. Dr. Kohl's (very interesting) research website. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

Matt and Michael wrestle with one of the oldest questions in philosophy. Why does accepting objective meaning make life harder, not easier? They start with nihilism and why almost nobody can actually live it out. Michael plays devil's advocate for the social contract view of morality. Matt pushes back hard. If your worldview is just preferences, what do you do when Thanos shows up? The conversation spirals through C.S. Lewis, 1984, Sam Harris's wireless dog fence, and why telling the truth is just easier than lying. They land on the cross as the place where God measures himself by himself and absorbs the gap we cannot close. Cheers y'all

Matters Microbial #130: The Holobiont — Animals, Microbes, and Ecology May 19, 2026 Today Dr. Kevin Kohl, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss how he and his colleagues study the interplay between animals, their resident gut microbes, and the overarching concept of the holobiont. Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Kevin Kohl Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode The One Health Microbiome Center at Pennsylvania State University. A very fine essay on the holobiont concept for non-microbiologists. A general introductory overview of the holobiont concept. The holobiont concept and the coral symbiosis.  A partial history of the development of the holobiont concept. Dr. Casadevall suggests that context and thus outcomes describes the term "pathogen," and a similar analysis applies to the holobiont. A very short description of the holobiont concept.  Another overview of the holobiont concept in general, coauthored by Dr. Kohl.  Some basic rules for thinking about the holobiont concept. A video introduction to the holobiont concept, by Dr. Seth Bordenstein. I highly recommend this essay by the science writer Carl Zimmer, "The Human Lake," to think of the connections between lake ecology and microbial interactions with humans. Another wonderful article recommended by Dr. Kohl, by Dr. Margaret McFall-Ngai and coauthors, detailing the impact microbes have on animals over evolution and development.  The wood rat – creosote – microbiome connection to the holobiont concept, discussed on this podcast (coauthored by Dr. Kohl). The fascinating work by Dr. Kohl and colleagues showing the relationship between tadpole development and pond microbes discussed in this podcast.  A must read article by Dr. Kohl and colleagues, "Through the microbial looking glass: our shifting understanding of the holobiont and microbes as mediators of organismal biology," illustrates the development and influence of the holobiont concept. Dr. Richard Prum's book, "Performance All the Way Down," was discussed during this podcast. There is also a video where Dr. Prum discusses the ideas in this book, describing gene regulation as a performance.  Dr. Kohl's faculty website. Dr. Kohl's (very interesting) research website. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

Why do some diabetes programs thrive while others never get off the ground? In this episode of Diabetes Care Conversations, Angela Forfia speaks with Dr. Linda Stanley about the Community Readiness Model and how organizations, teams, and communities move through stages of change. From “go slow, to go fast” to building sustainable programs beyond a single champion, this conversation offers practical insights for anyone working to advance diabetes prevention, care, and management. Listen to more episodes of Diabetes Care Conversations at https://www.adces.org/practice/the-huddle-podcast Learn more about ADCES and the many benefits of membership at adces.org/join. The Diabetes Care Conversations Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  OA1262 - How are a car accident in California, a tax fraud case in Nevada, and two bus accidents in New York and Pennsylvania all connected to the Dobbs abortion case? Find out on this week's accidental too-deep dive into state sovereignty. Jenessa read a bunch of extra cases just to be thorough, and accidentally uncovered Kavanaugh planting the seeds that would grow into the “egregiously wrong” “rule” for ignoring stare decisis. But also mostly we'll talk about the weird world of state sovereignty, Clarence Thomas being obnoxious and ahistorical while accusing everyone else of being ahistorical, and Sotomayor getting some peace for a change to write a pleasant little 9-0 decision about some non-partisan procedural legal nerdery that benefits injured plaintiffs. Nevada v. Hall, 440 U.S. 410 (1979) Franchise Tax Board of California v. Hyatt, 587 U.S. 230 (2019) Listen to oral arguments on Oyez: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2018/17-1299; Timestamp for Kavanaugh dropping the “egregiously wrong” bomb: 50:47 Ramos v. Louisiana, 590 U.S. 83 (2020), Kavanaugh concurrence Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, 597 U.S. 215 (2022) Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corp., 607 U.S. ___ (2026) The “major questions doctrine” Kavanaugh inception timeline: U.S. Telecom Association v. F.C.C., 855 F.3d 381, 422-423 (D.C. Cir 2017), Kavanaugh dissent Repeal of the Clean Power Plan, 84 Fed. Reg. 32520, 32529 (proposed Jul. 8, 2019) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. pt. 60). West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, 597 U.S. 697 (2022) Additional sources: Episodes 1229 & 1230 for an in-depth explanation of immunities, including state and federal sovereign immunity: “The complicated web of immunities that makes accountability so difficult” Chisholm v. Georgia, 2 U.S. 419 (1793) U.S. Const. amend. XI Hans v. Louisiana, 134 U.S. 1 (1890) Ex parte Young, 209 U.S. 123 (1908) Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!  

Luke 18 : 9-14 - The Way Down is the Way Up - Steven Fresquez

Smashing deceptions is what the Mind of Christ is for! Some might even call it Christ-Bunking...

Posturing our lives with an emphasis on appeasing God through behaviors is heavy. But Jesus says His burden is easy and light.QUESTIONS FOR THE ROADDo you consider yourself a rule-follower or a rule-breaker? How does this affect the way you relate with God?What does it look like for you practically to live in relationship with God that views God's Grace as an unmerited gift, that you don't have to strive to earn?As a daily pursuit of a closer relationship with God, in what ways can you Draw Near to God?

Rideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 571) April 30th, 2026 Topics: NYC Delivery Tips Way Down Uber and Deliveroo/DoorDash U.K. accused of involvement in Human Trafficking Shootout at Walgreens involving DoorDasher WAYMO finally getting regulated and quickly Uber Problems mounting EVERYWHERE Rideshare Rodeo Brand & Podcast: https://linktr.ee/RideshareRodeo 

Ohio State, Michigan and Indiana coming out of Spring. 24 team playoff is coming Buckeyes 2025 or 2026? Kyle Whittinham and Bryce Underwood 

Burnie and Ashley discuss unitless scales, weird animals, Bowser poll results, push to talk, wifi landlines, Tim Cook resignation, fluorescent iMacs, VW Beetles, our cute era, sticky nicknames, replaceable batteries, and contradictory CEOs.

This week, Phil continues our LOVE HAS WON series, breaking down how the real way we embody that truth is through our relationships with one another. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

The Tenpenny Files – This conversation examines vaccine safety through research, questioning long-held assumptions and exploring gaps in evidence. It highlights legal challenges, medical system pressures, and rising chronic conditions in children, while connecting these issues to real decisions families face and the ongoing debate between established science and unresolved concerns in public health...

This time we discussed Seasons of Glass and Iron, written by Amal El-Mohtar, and narrated by Rachel Elizabeth Smith. We also discussed some of our favorite recent short fiction listens in our short fiction spotlight. Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for providing review copies of Seasons of Glass and Iron for today's episode. Seasons of Glass and Iron [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] The River Has Roots [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby]   The Book of Witches: An Anthology [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] Short Fiction Spotlight: "Think of Me Before I Disappear" written by Raahem Alvi, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 233: February 2026 / Novelette "The Desolate Order of the Head in the Water" written by A. W. Prihandita, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 232: January 2026 / Short Story "Meet the Mets" written by ace tilton ratcliff, narrated by Jordan Kurella [Escape Pod 1038] / Short Story "The Doorkeepers" written by A.T. Greenblatt, narrated by Matt Peters [Uncanny Magazine] - Issue Sixty-Eight / Novelette "Bots All the Way Down" written by Effie Seiberg, narrated by Stefan Rudnicki and Janina Edwards [ULightspeed] - Issue 188 / Short Story "Chip" written by D.A. Xiaolin, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 233: February 2026 / Short Story

The inside story of how greed, ambition, and rivalry destroyed AI's safety mechanisms — and why human failings, not technology, are driving us toward catastrophe. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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The trail of a shadowy figure pushes the Roughnexx uncomfortably close to a toxic eyewitness. *** Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/tabletopgold Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. The cast of Roughnexx is Lars Casteen, R. Matt Humphreys, Robin Lange, Scott Hoffer, and Alexa Monn. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review at the podcast service of your choice, and find our website at www.tabletopgold.com. Roughnexx is a Tabletop Gold production, produced under the Paizo Incorporated Fan Content policy. Roughnexx uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (https://paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). Paizo does not recognize, endorse, or sponsor this project in any way. Original characters and content are the property of Tabletop Gold. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com…  

Plus, how the bestselling author writes his way out of despair.   John Green is the award-winning, #1 bestselling author of books including Looking for Alaska, The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down, and The Anthropocene Reviewed. With his brother, Hank, John has co-created many online video projects, including Vlogbrothers and the educational channel Crash Course. His most recent book is Everything Is Tuberculosis.   In this episode we talk about: John's toolkit for managing thought spirals and dispair Why he wrote a whole book about the thing that terrifies him  How he maintains hope in a chaotic and unfair world Finding the "self"  Shame reduction through naming What John learned from his time as a chaplain in a pediatric hospital  His current view of God And the question of how much––or how little––we should be sharing about ourselves with other people   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.   Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here. This episode is sponsored by: Paleo Valley — 100% grass-fed beef sticks made without preservatives or additives. Get 15% off at https://www.paleovalley.com/happier or use code HAPPIER at checkout Square — Business tools with AI, smart reporting, and payments all in one place. Get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://www.square.com/go/happier Gainbridge — Guaranteed-rate financial products with no hidden fees. Learn more at https://www.gainbridge.com LinkedIn Ads — Reach the right professionals with precision targeting. Spend $250 and get a $250 credit at http://www.linkedin.com/happier   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  

Content warning: There is discussion of fitional sexual assault from ~11:20 to ~21:20.  This week, Aaron and Leyla drill down into the Fountainhead, parts 2 and 3! Join us for discussions of psychic kink negotiations, Rand re-inventing shounen dialogue and fight choreography, and the fact that this 700-page objectivist tome does occasionally drop bars. --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

Burnie and Ashley discuss Spiderman Brand New Day, Subnautica 2, delusional humans, hallucinating AI, human slop, Dotcom II, and the water bottle era.

Stars have their ups and downs. Timothy Chalamet may be on his way down. WAY DOWN! The latest era of Harry Styles is off to a very slow start. Perez is out sick so Booker handles the show. Buckle in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We went long on our massive 20 song collaborative playlist that encompasses 2025, so it's a classic TWO PARTER! Join us for a discussion on 2025 on the whole, selections from a group of "kings" of rage rap, underground rap, and country music "outsiderism." Plus a powerhouse country stomper, a throwback vibey drum banger, and Taylor Swift-esque poppy country.Songs discussed in this episode (playlists below):LIKE WEEZY - Playboi CartiEatin' Big Time - Tyler ChildersYou're the Only One Watching - MIKEElderberry Wine - WednesdayDogeared (feat. Kapwani) - Armand HammerMonte Carlo / No Limits - Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse BandTwo Thieves - Erika de CasierTiger Lilies - Kelsey WaldonAll the Way Down (unplugged) - KelelaThat's Gonna Leave a Mark - Molly Tuttle2025 Year in Review: SONGSTHE GOOD MUSIC SHOW OFFICIAL 2025 PLAYLIST: Spotify - YouTube - Apple MusicUp Next:2025 Year in Review: ALBUMSGeese - “Getting Killed”Nourished by Time - “The Passionate Ones”Send us a text message!You can follow us here: Instagram Twitter Tiktok Check out our preview episodes to stay caught up with what we're listening to! Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailSubscribe, you have no choice! Leave us a rating and review (optional)!Thanks for listening!

No one is an island. We all depend on each other in critical, often tangled ways. And when I say "we" and "each other" I don't just mean humans. Yes, we humans rely on other humans. But we also rely on bees, yeasts, dogs, bacteria, and countless other creatures big and small. These interspecies dependencies—or mutualisms, as biologists call them—have deflected and inflected our history. And there's no doubt they will also inflect our future.  My guest today is Dr. Rob Dunn. Rob is Professor of Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University, where he studies the creatures and ecologies all around us—in our homes, in our foods, in our belly buttons. He's the author of eight books, including, most recently, The Call of the Honeyguide: What Science Tells Us about How to Live Well with the Rest of Life. This book is the focus of our conversation today. Rob and I talk about the idea of mutualism—in which two or more species benefit each other—and how human life is sustained by mutualisms all the way down. We consider how the benefits of mutualism are measured—whether in terms of biological fitness, or longevity, or pleasure. We talk about the best-documented cases of humans collaborating with other species to find honey or hunt fish. We consider how our liaisons with yeasts have shaped human history—and how we might even say that yeasts domesticated us. We linger on our relationships with dogs and cats and the benefits we get from them, some obvious and some less so. Finally, we talk about what it would mean to more fully embrace our mutualisms, what it would mean to create what Rob calls "a less lonely future." Along the way, Rob and I talk about cheese, worms, and maggots; bread, beer, and honey; face mites and armpits; parasites, inquilines, and commensals; what sauerkraut does to our immune systems; honeyguides and dolphins, leopards and house cats; morbid curiosity; and how dogs might give us a kind of access to our subconscious.  This is a fun one folks. But, before we get to it, a couple of announcements.  First: Applications are now open for the 2026 Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute. This is a three-week intensive, transdisciplinary exploration of the different forms of mind and intelligence that animate our world. If you like the themes we talk about on this show, you would almost certainly get a kick out of DISI. More info at www.disi.org. That's d-i-s-i. org. Review of applications begins pretty soon, so don't dither! Second: We have just put out our first ever Many Minds audience survey! Whether you're a longtime superfan or just an occasional listener, we would love to hear from you. Your input will help guide the show as we consider our next chapter.  Alright, friends—without further ado, on to my conversation with Rob Dunn. Enjoy!   Notes 4:00 – For the fuller story of Menocchio, see The Cheese and the Worms, by Carlo Ginzburg. 7:00 – Dr. Dunn's lab has been involved in public-facing projects about fermented foods—see here for a series of webinars. 10:00 – The Sardinian cheese we discuss is called casu martzu. 14:00 – A study by Dr. Dunn and colleagues about human face mites. This is not the only aspect of bodily geography he and colleagues have examined: see also this study of the organisms in our belly buttons. 18:30 – For a primer on honeyguide birds, see here.   21:30 – For more on the calls humans use to communicate with honeyguides, see here. 24:30 – For more on human-dolphin collaborative hunting, see this recent study.  27:30 – For more about the theologian Aminah Al-Attas Bradford, a researcher in Dr. Dunn's lab, see  here. 33:00 – We also discussed fermentation at length in an earlier episode here.  35:00 – A study by Dr. Dunn and colleagues on the microbial composition of sourdough starters. 37:00 – For more on our—and other animals'—relationships with alcohol, see our earlier episode. 40:00 – A study by Dr. Dunn and colleagues on the evolution of sour taste in humans.   42:00 – For more on the domestication of chickens, see here. 49:00 – For more on the concept of "morbid curiosity," see here. 55:00 – For more on our armpits—and the bacterial communities we harbor therein—see this study by Dr. Dunn and colleagues.  1:04:00 – The study by Dr. Dunn and colleagues about the spiders in people's homes. The spider poem by Kobayashi Issa.   Recommendations An Immense World and I Contain Multitudes, by Ed Yong (former guest!) Stories by Anton Chekhov Poems by Kobayashi Issa   Many Minds is a project of the Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute, which is made possible by a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation to Indiana University. The show is hosted and produced by Kensy Cooperrider, with help from Assistant Producer Urte Laukaityte and with creative support from DISI Directors Erica Cartmill and Jacob Foster. Our artwork is by Ben Oldroyd. Subscribe to Many Minds on Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also now subscribe to the Many Minds newsletter here! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions. Feel free to email us at: manymindspodcast@gmail.com. For updates about the show, visit our website or follow us on Bluesky (@manymindspod.bsky.social).

Humility is not shrinking back or thinking less of yourself, but walking closely with God and showing up to serve others with the same attitude as Jesus. When we live “right-sized” before God—teachable, approachable, and willing to serve—He leads us, gives grace, and ultimately lifts us up in His timing.

They've "already suspended" his CDL, and notified ICE. So what more do we know about the driver hauling a semi down Hwy 61 in Missouri the wrong direction, and what happens now? Mike Wood joins us, he is the Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney.

Send a textIn this episode of The Corporate Life, Hina Siddiqui sits down with Fernando Angelucci, a real estate mogul who transformed five digits of credit card debt into a $250 million self-storage empire. Fernando shares his "burn the bridges" approach to entrepreneurship, explaining how he cash-advanced $97,000 to force his own success. He famously remarks, "Every time a life changes, a storage unit gets rented," offering a deep dive into the psychology and strategy of a "recess-proof" industry.Key Takeaways Success demands "crazy transformation" and a willingness to build the parachute on the way down. Fernando emphasizes that the most productive task for a business owner is sitting in silence to think. He advocates for the "Law of Threes and Tens," noting that systems must break and evolve as a company scales. Ultimately, he views money as a tool for time freedom and acts of service.Episode Highlights The conversation explores the transition from "tenants, toilets, and trash" to the high-margin world of self-storage. Fernando breaks down his four-pillar wealth-making machine: consolidation, ground-up development, adaptive reuse, and strategic marketing. He also shares a powerful "fear setting" exercise to evaluate risk versus reward.Timestamps 00:03:22 — The Rich Dad Poor Dad influence 00:04:30 — Why Fernando applied for 60 credit cards 00:08:13 — Eliminating the "Three Ts" of real estate 00:22:06 — Strategy: Selling to the Big Money REITs 00:30:56 — What money can and cannot buy00:46:40 — The movie title of Fernando's lifeConnect with Fernando Angelus Website: ssse.com Email: Fernando@SSSE.comSocial media: https://linktr.ee/ssse_officialConnect with Hina WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7 Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/The Path to ExitFounders—thinking of selling or raising capital? Here's what you should know... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Make your podcast work for your business - Listen to Podcasting AmplifiedPractical strategies to turn your podcast into a business growth engine.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Inflation is gradually moderating. For some consumer goods, like gasoline, prices are outright declining. Gas prices are down 7.5% since last January, according to AAA. The reason has to do with basic economic principles. Also on the program: We discuss a nicely balanced economy (for now) and — from "Building Tomorrow," a collaboration by Marketplace and This Old House Radio Hour — hear about a clear, step-by-step "almost paint-by-numbers" approach to address the housing affordability crisis.

Inflation is gradually moderating. For some consumer goods, like gasoline, prices are outright declining. Gas prices are down 7.5% since last January, according to AAA. The reason has to do with basic economic principles. Also on the program: We discuss a nicely balanced economy (for now) and — from "Building Tomorrow," a collaboration by Marketplace and This Old House Radio Hour — hear about a clear, step-by-step "almost paint-by-numbers" approach to address the housing affordability crisis.

My guest today is John Green. John is the award-winning, #1 bestselling author of books including 'Looking for Alaska,' 'The Fault in Our Stars,' 'Turtles All the Way Down,' 'The Anthropocene Reviewed,' and 'Everything is Tuberculosis.' John and his brother Hank Green have co-created a lot of projects together, including their massive YouTube channel, Vlogbrothers, and their podcast, 'Dear Hank and John.' He also serves on the Board of Trustees for global health nonprofit Partners in Health. And when I asked John if there was a piece of music that changed his life, he knew the answer right away: "You'll Never Walk Alone" by Gerry and the Pacemakers.For more info, visit songexploder.net/john-green.

Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki and Janina Edwards.

This episode features "Bots All The Way Down" by Effie Seiberg (©2026 by Effie Seiberg) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Where the Chicken-Footed Dwell" by Marisca Pichette (©2026 by Marisca Pichette) read by Janina Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices