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Announcing the CTP for SpaceX. MahJong Craze gone wild. Goodbye to Alan Greenspan – The Maestro. Have you seen RAM prices? PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? PayPal.Donation.Button({ env:'production', hosted_button_id:'JJJHP2GDEJC7J', image: { src:'https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif', alt:'Donate with PayPal button', title:'PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!', } }).render('#donate-button'); Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - Announcing the CTP for SpaceX - MahJong Craze - Goodbye to Alan Greenspan - The Maestro - Have you seen RAM prices? Markets - Economic Collapse Imminent? - Breathe is narrowing again - chips chips chips are the only play - Spacex coming back down to earth? What is that sucking sound? -- Markets getting weird..... 3% down for NASDAQ 100 today - 8% for SMH and 14% for Memory ETF - Just announced - Alphabet (Google) will replace Verizon in DJIA DEDICATION: Alan Greenspan - Died Monday at age 100 Google Enters DJIA - High priced shares - Moves tech to 22% of DJIA from 17% or so - very meaningful move - Every $1 move for Google = $7 move on DJIA - Tech:  S&P 500 (~30%+), Nasdaq (~50%+) Computer Pricing - What as $2,000 a year ago for a nice desktop is not like $4,000 - Dell not holding pricing quotes - and even if they do, back ordered so prices could go up after order - Will IPOs put more money in the pocket of tech companies to buy gear at any price? Endless - SpaceX recently finalized two massive, multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence contracts: a $6.3 billion computing power agreement with Reflection AI and a $60 billion acquisition of the AI coding startup Cursor. - AI Compute Deal with Reflection AI - - - - The Terms: Reflection AI agreed to pay SpaceXAI $150 million per month from July 2026 through the end of 2029. - - -- - - The Infrastructure: The startup will tap into hardware and GB300 chips housed at SpaceX's Colossus 2 data center in Memphis, Tennessee. More SpaceX - SpaceX shares were as high as $220 post IPO. - Sharea ahve been down over the past 3 days. - Most that got in POST IPO probably bought in at about $162-$165 - Newsline: SpaceX shares slipped for a third straight day, shedding hundreds of billions of dollars in market value, after the company said it is selling investment-grade bonds for the first time. - The stock fell 16% Monday to close at $154.60, the lowest level since the company's first day of trading, pushing its three-day loss to 23% and erasing over $600 billion in value over that period. - SpaceX is seeking to raise at least $20 billion from the first bond offering to fund its artificial-intelligence ambitions. Missed Opportunity - Short the Mattress companies he said...... ----- Got squeezed out....Never to return Swing and a Miss Maybe Because this can happen... - Shares of Getty Images Holdings Inc. soared as much as 145% on Monday after it announced a licensing deal with OpenAI. - Getty said that images from its library will appear in the search and discovery features of ChatGPT, marking a key reversal for the firm. - The partnership with OpenAI could improve “licensing optics” and shift the narrative on the stock, according to analyst Mark Zgutowicz. - Getty shares were up 118% to $1.32 as of 12:44 p.m. in New York, putting them on track for the best session since July 2022. The stock had fallen about 55% this year to close at 61 cents on Thursday before the Juneteenth holiday weekend began. KOREA - SK Hynix - New #1 in South Korea: SK Hynix surpassed Samsung Electronics on Monday to become the country's most valuable listed company. - Remarkable turnaround: A striking reversal for a chipmaker that nearly collapsed under heavy debt roughly two decades ago. (CYCLES) - AI memory leader: Now the dominant supplier of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips powering AI systems. - Marquee customers: Key buyers include Nvidia (NVDA) and Alphabet's Google (GOOGL). - Massive 2026 rally: Shares are up more than 340% year-to-date, fueled by the global AI boom. - Market cap milestone: Valuation now exceeds both Samsung and Micron (MU). Markets Get Chopped - Questions being asked about if AI spend boom producing fast enough return - Back to earth on valuation scare - (all of a sudden?) - KOSPI down 11% - Chips getting hit - 12% for Memory ETF - MU down 9%, Intel 4%, ASML 7% RAM Prices... - Looking at some additional RAM today for some office computers .... --- ARE THEY KIDDING? RAM Prices Imminent Collapse???? - President Donald Trump said the prospect of global economic collapse was a big reason he signed an interim peace deal with Iran. - According to sources, the deal reopened the Strait of Hormuz and set in motion waivers for sanctions on Iran's oil sales to the international market, with the effect being an immediate drop in oil prices and a rise in US stocks. - The agreement has been seen as skewed in Iran's favor, giving the country broad gains before the next round of talks, and has prompted pushback and anger from Republican lawmakers. - MOU signed lat Wednesday - also now more waivers of sanctions on sale of Iranian oil - 60 day reprieve. China - Weak economic conditions - H Shares about to enter bear market - Hong Kong - Close to a technical bear market, dragged down by weak domestic consumption, a struggling property sector, and an exodus of funds fleeing "old tech" for AI plays elsewhere in Asia. - A-shares are listed in mainland China (Shanghai/Shenzhen) and primarily target domestic investors. H-shares are listed in Hong Kong and are freely available to international investors More China - Retail sales declined for the first time since December 2022, dropping 0.6% from a year earlier. - China's urban fixed-asset investment contracted 4.1% as of end-May, dragged by real estate and manufacturing. - Manufacturing fixed-asset investment contracted for the first time since December 2020. - Industrial output was the lone bright spot, rebounding from April's near three-year low. - The national unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in May, compared with 5.2% in April. Marrrr Jonggg - Mahjong can be highly addictive due to its rewarding blend of strategy, luck, and social interaction. The rapid tile-drawing, need for pattern recognition, and "just one more round" mentality trigger dopamine releases. If compulsive play disrupts your finances or daily life, it can become a behavioral addiction requiring intervention. - Tactile and Auditory Appeal: Many users on community forums like Reddit agree that the physical weight, texture, and distinct clinking sound of shuffling tiles provide soothing, sensory satisfaction. - There has been a 70% surge in mahjong content on TikTok in the past year - Yelp recently named the Chinese tile game a top trend of 2026, noting that searches for mahjong clubs surged 4,467% year over year for the period from September 2024 to August 2025 and that searches for mahjong lessons rose 819%. Alphabet - WHAT>????*&*^ - Alphabet shares slid 7%, on track for the search giant's worst day in a year. - Alphabet's Google has seen consecutive high-profile researchers leave in the last several days. - The company also has exposure to the market's concerns around commoditized AI and ballooning capital expenditures. - The share slide also came on the heels of a Sunday Wall Street Journal interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who called for less dependence on “AI Giants” and said the AI market was commoditized. Back to Oracle - Oracle reduced workforce by 21,000 employees over past twelve months. - Cuts broader than previously disclosed, driven by artificial intelligence adoption. - Global headcount fell from 162,000 to 141,000 full-time employees year-over-year. - Workforce reductions generated $1.8 billion in restructuring costs, company reported. - Company warned AI deployment may continue resulting in workforce reductions. NVDA - Underperforming - Nvidia shares slipping recently despite remaining up about 12% in 2026. - Stock down roughly 3% past month, underperforming semiconductor peers. - SMH ETF surged 84% year-to-date, gaining 15% last month. - Traders predict Nvidia chip pricing power is beginning to decline. - Wall Street focus shifting toward memory and infrastructure AI buildout. - Micron and Sandisk shares jumped nearly 60% over past month. Gloom and Doom - JCD sent interesting take from Chris Bloomstran - Traditionally asset light companies with all sorts of revenue, high margins now.... ---- Converting into asset heavy with no real understanding of what the profitability or even revue will be in the future ----- Here are the highlights of his commentary we can explre: ------------AI buildout shifting markets from asset-light toward capital-intensive infrastructure cycle - Hyperscaler capex surge reflects move into heavy, long-duration asset base - Massive capital requirements challenge economics versus prior asset-light models - Depreciation burden rising sharply as infrastructure scales across AI ecosystem - Returns depend on utilization of expensive, long-lived physical compute assets - Asset-heavy cycles historically lead to overbuild, weak returns, eventual consolidation - Infrastructure spending absorbing nearly all operating cash flow for hyperscalers - Off-balance-sheet financing masking true scale of capital intensity shift - AI economics hinge more on physical capacity than software-driven scalability - Echoes of past asset-heavy booms with eventual oversupply and value destruction Amazon Day - Today - June 26th - US consumers will spend $26.3 billion online at Amazon and other retailers during the four-day sale, up 9% from last year's event in July, according to Adobe Inc. - About 201 million Amazon shoppers in the US were Prime subscribers as of March, up about 3% from a year earlier - Amazon will capture about 60% of all US online spending during Prime Day, its highest market share since 2019, according to estimates from EMarketer Inc. Chevron and Microsoft - Chevron Corp signed 20-year deal with Microsoft for data center power. - Agreement supplies natural-gas fired generation for massive West Texas facility. - Project Kilby expected online 2028, ramping to 2.67 gigawatts. - Full output enough to power more than 530,000 Texas homes. - Chevron partnering Engine No. 1, final investment decision planned later. - Deal follows prior reports of exclusive long-term power negotiations. More Oil News - Drill baby Drill - Interior Department cutting federal drilling bonds by 95% to spur exploration. - Required bond drops from $500,000 to $25,000 for leases. - Bonds ensure cleanup costs don't fall on taxpayers if wells abandoned. - Policy change aims to encourage more oil and gas development. - Proposal subject to 60-day public comment after Federal Register publication. FedEx Earnings - FedEx posted strong fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday in the company's last quarter that included the freight business before its spin off. - FedEx Freight spun off into a separate publicly traded company on June 1. - The company said it saw a 3% year-over-year increase in domestic volume. - Stock down 6% A/H   Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? PayPal.Donation.Button({ env:'production', hosted_button_id:'JJJHP2GDEJC7J', image: { src:'https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif', alt:'Donate with PayPal button', title:'PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!', } }).render('#donate-button'); ANNOUNCING the THE CLOSEST TO THE PIN for SpaceX (SPCX) Winners will be getting great stuff like the new "OFFICIAL" DHUnplugged Shirt!     FED AND CRYPTO LIMERICKS   See this week's stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter

Today we were thrilled to welcome back Daan Struyven, Co-Head of Global Commodities Research and Managing Director, Head of Oil Research at Goldman Sachs. Daan joined Goldman in 2015 and previously co-led Goldman Sachs' Global Economics team as well as the firm's Canada Economics research effort. Daan and his team recently wrote a report titled “EV Sales Acceleration Poses Downside Risk to Global Oil Demand.” We were pleased to hear Daan's perspective on the report, the acceleration in global EV adoption following the Iran/Hormuz supply disruption, the outlook for global oil demand and oil prices, and what investors should be watching across the broader energy landscape. In our conversation, we explore the key findings from Goldman Sachs' recent research on EV adoption, including how higher fuel prices and concerns around energy security may have accelerated EV sales across several major global markets following the Iran/Hormuz supply disruption. We discuss the significant differences in EV penetration rates around the world, the growing influence of Chinese manufacturers, the importance of charging and power infrastructure, and the role government policy continues to play in shaping adoption trends. We examine the outlook for global oil demand, including Goldman's view that oil demand continues to grow through 2040 despite rising EV adoption, supported by growing energy consumption and the limited availability of substitutes for petrochemical feedstocks and jet fuel. We discuss the recovery of Middle East oil production and exports following the conflict, OPEC supply dynamics, strategic petroleum reserves and stockpiling activity, and why oil prices did not rise as much as many expected during the Iran war disruption. We touch on investor sentiment toward energy markets, China's role as both a major EV market and a stabilizing force in global oil demand through stockpiling behavior, and tightening power markets driven by rising electricity demand from AI and data centers. We also discuss the interplay between future oil prices, power prices, and EV adoption. Finally, we cover advancements in battery technology, the long-term implications for both the energy transition and global commodity markets, and more. We greatly appreciate Daan for sharing his time and perspectives. To start the show, Mike Bradley noted that market volatility is becoming more prevalent across asset classes. From a fixed income perspective, the 10-year Treasury yield is holding steady at approximately 4.5%, with traders closely focused on this week's PCE Index as a key inflation indicator, particularly in light of the Federal Reserve's more hawkish tone following last week's FOMC meeting. In equities, he emphasized the increasing volatility observed in recent trading sessions, especially within Big Tech and the Nasdaq, with semiconductor and chip stocks coming under notable pressure and with several declining by more than 10%. He suggested that market leadership may be shifting, as the Nasdaq lags while the Dow Jones Industrial Average demonstrates relative resilience. Turning to commodities, WTI crude has fallen to around $73/bbl, marking its lowest level since the first week of the Iran conflict. WTI has broken below its 200-day moving average, indicating that oil appears “broken” from a technical trading perspective. He also highlighted a rapid shift in market sentiment, moving from concerns about tightening global inventories to fears that OPEC supply could increase sooner and more significantly than expected. In energy equities, he observed that the sector has declined modestly over recent trading days, with Oil Services bearing the brunt of the losses. Electric utilities have outperformed, serving as a temporary safe haven for investors. He ended by pointing out two notable headlines: first, a partnership between Chevron and Microsoft to develop a co-located power facility in West Texas that will supply electricity to a Microsoft-operated data center under a 20-year PPA; and second, the Department of Energy's announcement of $17.5 billion in financing to help incentivize/jump start utilities to order equipment for large-scale nuclear reactors. Ellen Wilkirson made her COBT debut and added her questions and perspective to the discussion as well. 

In Midland, Texas, prosecutor Lisa Borden took a different approach with Cybercheck. After closely questioning Adam Mosher and finding Cybercheck lacked peer review and proper authentication, she refused to use it in court, concluding the technology was not scientifically reliable. Sam Mullins' gets to sit down with Cybercheck creator Adam Moser. Mosher tells him his backstory as a movie buff. He explains that the technology was inspired by crime TV and movies and built with the help of government grants and technology students. And then just as COVID hit, Moser says, cyber check started reaching out to its first potential clients. But he wasn't prepared for what happened next.Binge all 9 episodes of this season on our YouTube page, or get them ad-free on CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts.A listener's guide to Uncover: Where to go next

Plus: Vice President JD Vance says Iran has agreed to allow United Nations nuclear inspectors back into the country. And Chevron strikes a 20-year deal to power one of Microsoft's AI data centers in West Texas. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Sara Eisen led off the show with market reaction to positive comments by Vice President Vance about the U.S.-Iran negotiations. AI in the spotlight: Chevron announced it signed a 20-year agreement with Microsoft to provide power for the tech giant's massive West Texas data center project. The anchors remembered the influential former Fed chairman Alan Greenspan, who died Monday at the age of 100. Also in focus: President Trump's comments on Anthropic and national security, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's message for companies leading the AI boom, SpaceX shares on track for a three-day losing streak, AbbVie agrees to buy immunology drugmaker Apogee Therapeutics for $10.9 billion in cash. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SUMMARY DEL SHOW Futuros prácticamente planos este lunes mientras el mercado espera novedades de las negociaciones entre EE.UU. e Irán en Suiza, con ambas partes reportando avances hacia un acuerdo permanente en 60 días. $CVX firma un acuerdo de 20 años con $MSFT para suministrar gas natural a un campus de data centers de $7 Billones en West Texas, mientras China impone nuevas restricciones comerciales que golpean directamente a mineras de tierras raras como $MP y $USAR. $GETY dispara más de 190% en premarket tras anunciar una alianza con $OPENAI para integrar su biblioteca de imágenes licenciadas directamente en ChatGPT.

In This episode I am reading from Brian Martin's book 'Between Worlds: A Life of Abduction, Addiction, and Awakening' In "Between Worlds," Brian Martin delivers a raw, unflinching account of a life shaped by extraordinary encounters with beings from beyond our understanding. From his earliest childhood memories of "The Others" who took him aboard their ships, to confrontations with shadow people and cryptids that defied explanation, Martin weaves a tapestry of the paranormal against the backdrop of a troubled upbringing. The narrative follows Martin from an Iowa childhood marked by abuse and alien abductions through the harsh realities of 1980s West Texas, where his family struggles to survive in a transient oil field community. As his life spirals into alcoholism and self-destruction, the paranormal encounters continue - bringing both terror and moments of transcendent connection. With unflinching honesty, Martin chronicles his eventual path to sobriety and spiritual awakening, suggesting that his extraordinary experiences served a greater purpose in his journey toward healing. The memoir culminates in a synthesis of recovery wisdom and cosmic perspective as Martin confronts mortality, finding peace amid the incomprehensible. Both deeply personal and universally resonant, this memoir challenges readers to expand their understanding of reality while offering hope that even the most haunted souls can find redemption. The author's polygraph results, included in the afterward, add another layer to this already compelling narrative. Bio Brian Martin, a Literary Titan Award Winner, was born on July 4th and raised in the Midwest before relocating to Texas at fifteen, where his distinctly American sensibility took root. An openly gay writer who came out during the era of the Red Hot and Blue AIDS benefit album, Martin Brings both sharp wit and lived experience to his craft. A veteran of multiple writers' workshops, Martin has developed what he calls “New Gothic”—a unique horror genre where speculative fiction intersects with the macabre. His writing draws from a lifetime of keen observation and unconventional experiences, including encounters that some might classify as otherworldly. Martin approaches his identity as an active force rather than a static label, preferring to think of himself as a verb in constant motion. His work reflects the complexity of contemporary American life through the lens of horror, offering readers both chills and insight into the human condition. The Literary Titan Silver Book Award is granted to books that demonstrate notable merit in the realm of literary creation, both in fiction and non-fiction genres. This award acknowledges books that deliver engaging and inventive content with a distinctive voice. We commend the careful cultivation of unique characters or subjects and their placement in an enriching and captivating context. It values works that successfully introduce or support interesting concepts, either through a well-structured narrative in fiction or through persuasive discourse in non-fiction. The award is an esteemed recognition of books that exhibit substantial talent, creativity, and commitment to the craft of writing. https://brianmartin812.wordpress.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Between-Worlds-Abduction-Addiction-Awakening-ebook/dp/B0FWN2PGHM https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/ https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcast https://simonbown.com/ My new book, Aspects of Alien Abduction https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRRPCT9Y Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why does West Texas continue to thrive and what role does ranching really play in it?In this Ag Spotlight, a new feature from Heartland College Sports, Pete Mundo sits down with Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association's Peyton Schumann to break down the biggest challenges facing ranchers today, the importance of the cattle industry, and why agriculture remains a driving force across Big 12 country.We also dive into the cultural side of the industry — including how shows like Yellowstone (and others like Landman) have influenced interest in ranching, land ownership, and life in West Texas, and what that means for the real world.Plus, we discuss the growing impact of programs like Texas Tech's veterinary school and what it means for the future of ranching.The Heartland College Sports Ag Spotlight highlights the people and industries powering the heartland — from agriculture to the connection between rural communities and sports.Subscribe for more content at the intersection of the Big 12, the heartland, and the industries that make it go.

A poet who has lived two decades with incurable cancer on what faith sounds like when God feels more absent than present. Christian Wiman joins Mark Labberton to talk poetry, suffering, and friendship. "The presence of God, less so. I experience the absence more than the presence." In this episode with Mark Labberton, Wiman reflects on writing "Every Riven Thing" after a single church service, surviving a last-resort clinical trial, and the friendship behind his new book with Miroslav Volf. Together they discuss the paradox at the heart of poetry, grief that explodes into joy, and why joy asks something of us. They also weigh Heschel and Lewis's clarity, the friendless American male, and chance turned into destiny by constant choice. Episode Highlights "The presence of God, less so. I experience the absence more than the presence." "I would not let go of my despair, even though the poems were showing me something else." "Joy asks something of us on the other side." "The relief came from the communion between people." "I think that that was quite a shock to me to realize that we were each envying what the other had." About Christian Wiman Christian Wiman is a poet, essayist, editor, and translator, and the Clement-Muehl Professor of Communication Arts at Yale Divinity School, where he teaches religion and literature with the Yale Institute of Sacred Music. From 2003 to 2013 he edited Poetry, the oldest magazine of verse in the English-speaking world, tripling its circulation and earning two National Magazine Awards. He is the author, editor, or translator of more than a dozen books, including Every Riven Thing, the memoirs My Bright Abyss and He Held Radical Light, and the genre-blending Zero at the Bone. A former Guggenheim Fellow with two honorary doctorates, he has written candidly about faith and a long struggle with incurable cancer. Helpful Links and Resources Glimmerings: Letters on Faith Between a Poet and a Theologian https://bookshop.org/p/books/glimmerings-letters-on-faith-between-a-poet-and-a-theologian-christian-wiman/1a13ad79a59080d1 My Bright Abyss: Meditation of a Modern Believer https://bookshop.org/p/books/my-bright-abyss-meditation-of-a-modern-believer-christian-wiman/dcebbe4f049250d8 Zero at the Bone: Fifty Entries Against Despair https://penguinbookshop.com/book/9780374603458 Show Notes Author, editor, translator of a dozen-plus books Twenty years living with an incurable cancer diagnosis Editing Poetry magazine amid Ruth Lilly's $200 million gift From editor to Yale Divinity School on one bold letter A last-resort clinical trial: "I definitely thought it was over" "Every Riven Thing" written in under an hour after a first church service Inventing a new poetic form on the spot Compression and paradox: "a great poem is irreducible" "Bittersweet": "all my sour sweet days I will lament and love" Simone Weil's Gravity and Grace and Marilynne Robinson's Housekeeping Absence and presence: "I experience the absence more than the presence" My Bright Abyss and the chapter "God's Truth is Life" "From a Window": grief that suddenly explodes into birds and joy "I would not let go of my despair, even though the poems were showing me something else" Zadie Smith and C.S. Lewis on joy too destabilizing to want "joy asks something of us on the other side" The rare clarity of Heschel and Lewis, marrying reason and imagination Glimmerings: eighteen months of letters with Miroslav Volf "After angels" and a transforming walk near the Div School "the relief came from the communion between people" Friendship and the friendless American male "we were each envying what the other had" West Texas: an expanse "wide open and annihilating, crushing" Ricoeur: chance turned into a destiny by virtue of a constant choice #ChristianWiman #MarkLabberton #Conversing #PoetryAndFaith #Glimmerings #MyBrightAbyss #FaithAndDoubt #MiroslavVolf Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.

Time to rack up some frequent flyer miles: Travel with us to West Texas to meet Rankin Golf Course superintendent Branden Phillips, across the Pond to spend time with Brent Downs during the Ireland leg of his international volunteer trip, and to North Carolina to soak in 3MoM! columnist Ryan McClannon.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special daily special, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, the Trump DOJ was very chatty when putting the spin on killing US citizens in the street, but clammed up when confronted on the Newsom prosecution.Then, on the rest of the menu, the Supreme Court declined to revive the Carter Page lawsuit against James Comey; Trump is now blaming Obama for the massive algae bloom that erupted days after refilling his $14 million dollar American Flag Blue paint job; and, in far West Texas, the continuing threat of land seizures for Trump's border wall has families on edge.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where the man who set fire to homes linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in jail, but his Russian-speaking handler slipped away; and, the online portal used to send US deliveries to Cuba's most vulnerable has stopped taking orders, as Trump turns the screws tighter on the Cuban government.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live PlayerKeep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.” – Ernest Hemingway “A Moveable Feast”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Cybercheck has spread across the U.S. through aggressive cold-email marketing, word of mouth, and partnerships with law enforcement agencies eager to solve cold cases. Journalist Todd Feathers uncovers questionable claims in Cybercheck reports, including supposed access to dark web accounts and the ability to retroactively place phones at crime scenes decades earlier. Despite producing few verifiable results, respected agencies like Ohio's Bureau of Criminal Investigation still promoted the tool to other departments, helping expand its reach. Is there anyone willing to put this tech under the necessary scrutiny? Maybe in West Texas. Binge all 9 episodes of this season on our YouTube page, or get them ad-free on CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts.A listener's guide to Uncover: Where to go next

Live from Fort Worth, Texas! The Bardtenders head to Fort Worth for the third annual Heard House to bring you live episodes with some amazing hospitality professionals. The Bardtenders had the chance to stay at the Heard House sponsored by Heard Card Game where bartenders from around the country came together to share their stories, gain access to education opportunities, and create some amazing memories along the way. Join us over the next several weeks as these bartenders share their experiences in the hospitality industry!In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Molly Cummings talks about her choice to leave the world of academia behind to pursue opening a distillery with her family. We also take a deep dive into the main ingredients in gin - Juniper! Molly shares her stories in foraging local Texas Juniper and how to work with botanicals when developing your own spirits. ------------While being a Biology Professor at the University of Texas in Austin, Molly Cummings founded WildGins Co. —makers of the only gins in the world featuring native Texas Junipers. Of the 8 native Texas juniper species, Molly found the best two for gin in West Texas. WildBark West Texas Dry Gin features the Alligator Juniper—a juniper that grows above 5,000 ft in the West Texas Mountains— and is a bold Texas take on the classic London Dry.  WildJune Western Style Gin features the Redberry Juniper—a juniper that grows only in the high plains of West Texas—and offers a wildly unique Texas spin on gin. WildGins honors our trees by putting the batch-specific tree names on their side labels—making them the world's first single-origin gin.  WildGins Co. also preserves the lands that give us these unique Texas junipers by giving proceeds to the West Texas chapter of The Nature Conservancy with their ‘Give a Wild Buck' campaign. They invite you to ‘Take a Sip on the Wild Side' and Celebrate Texas Biodiversity with WildGins!----------Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical well-being, get access to education materials, and check out what all of our bards are up to!Support the show

This week I'm talking to Brian Martin about his book ' Between Worlds: A Life of Abduction, Addiction, and Awakening'   In "Between Worlds," Brian Martin delivers a raw, unflinching account of a life shaped by extraordinary encounters with beings from beyond our understanding. From his earliest childhood memories of "The Others" who took him aboard their ships, to confrontations with shadow people and cryptids that defied explanation, Martin weaves a tapestry of the paranormal against the backdrop of a troubled upbringing.   The narrative follows Martin from an Iowa childhood marked by abuse and alien abductions through the harsh realities of 1980s West Texas, where his family struggles to survive in a transient oil field community. As his life spirals into alcoholism and self-destruction, the paranormal encounters continue - bringing both terror and moments of transcendent connection.   With unflinching honesty, Martin chronicles his eventual path to sobriety and spiritual awakening, suggesting that his extraordinary experiences served a greater purpose in his journey toward healing. The memoir culminates in a synthesis of recovery wisdom and cosmic perspective as Martin confronts mortality, finding peace amid the incomprehensible.   Both deeply personal and universally resonant, this memoir challenges readers to expand their understanding of reality while offering hope that even the most haunted souls can find redemption. The author's polygraph results, included in the afterward, add another layer to this already compelling narrative.   Bio Brian Martin, a Literary Titan Award Winner, was born on July 4th and raised in the Midwest before relocating to Texas at fifteen, where his distinctly American sensibility took root. An openly gay writer who came out during the era of the Red Hot and Blue AIDS benefit album, Martin Brings both sharp wit and lived experience to his craft. A veteran of multiple writers' workshops, Martin has developed what he calls “New Gothic”—a unique horror genre where speculative fiction intersects with the macabre. His writing draws from a lifetime of keen observation and unconventional experiences, including encounters that some might classify as otherworldly. Martin approaches his identity as an active force rather than a static label, preferring to think of himself as a verb in constant motion. His work reflects the complexity of contemporary American life through the lens of horror, offering readers both chills and insight into the human condition. The Literary Titan Silver Book Award is granted to books that demonstrate notable merit in the realm of literary creation, both in fiction and non-fiction genres. This award acknowledges books that deliver engaging and inventive content with a distinctive voice. We commend the careful cultivation of unique characters or subjects and their placement in an enriching and captivating context. It values works that successfully introduce or support interesting concepts, either through a well-structured narrative in fiction or through persuasive discourse in non-fiction. The award is an esteemed recognition of books that exhibit substantial talent, creativity, and commitment to the craft of writing. https://brianmartin812.wordpress.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Between-Worlds-Abduction-Addiction-Awakening-ebook/dp/B0FWN2PGHM https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/ https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcast https://simonbown.com/ My new book, Aspects of Alien Abduction https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRRPCT9Y Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when 11 incredible women come together to share their stories? In this special episode of The Krista Escamilla Show, recorded live during the Fabulous Women of Midland Speed Podcasting Event at Coco Bananas, you'll hear inspiring conversations from women who are making a difference in our community through business, leadership, service, and entrepreneurship.   This event brought together more than 35 women for an evening of networking, connection, and encouragement while raising over $1,000 for Family Promise. It was a beautiful reminder that when women support women, amazing things happen. A huge thank you to Sarah Stredic with Power Funding, Hannah Carrasco with Coco Bananas, and Shonna Morales with Fabulous Women of Midland for creating such a meaningful event.   Please take a moment to support these incredible women. Follow their businesses, engage with their content, and shop local whenever you can. Every like, share, follow, and referral helps strengthen our West Texas community.   At The Krista Escamilla Show, we believe everyone has a story, and every story has the power to inspire. If you believe in supporting local businesses, empowering women, and sharing inspiring stories, please subscribe, like, and share this episode. Your support helps us continue highlighting the incredible people who make Midland, West Texas, and the Permian Basin such special places to call home. A special thank you to our sponsors for supporting our show so we can keep spreading the GOOD stories of West Texans. Support them however you can. Rig-ID Workwear, The Preserve at Midland, Omni Midland Hotel, Thin FR, Midland Cap Co. The Locklin Hotel and www.joincapclub.com  Thanks for Listening :)   #TheKristaEscamillaShow #FabulousWomenOfMidland #WomenSupportingWomen #MidlandTX #WestTexas #SupportLocal #FemaleEntrepreneurs #Community #Podcast #inspiration             women supporting women, women entrepreneurs, Midland Texas, West Texas, Fabulous Women of Midland, The Krista Escamilla Show, female business owners, women in business, networking event, inspiring stories, entrepreneur podcast, local business spotlight, support local businesses, women leaders, community stories, motivational podcast, Texas podcast, business networking, Family Promise, speed podcasting, Midland podcast, West Texas women, women empowerment, local entrepreneur stories, community leaders

The Trump administration is accelerating plans for new border barriers along hundreds of miles of the Texas-Mexico border, prompting protests, property disputes, and lawsuits from landowners and environmental groups.

Robert Grothe joins Shane Welter to share an extraordinary story of faith, family, and God's provision.From growing up on a small vegetable farm in West Texas to answering the call into pastoral ministry, Robert reflects on the people and experiences that shaped his life. Alongside his wife Jan, he shares stories of hardship, loss, unexpected blessings, seminary life, marriage, ministry, and the ways God remained faithful through every season.It's a conversation filled with humor, history, heartfelt moments, and encouragement for anyone seeking to trust God's leading in their own journey.Join us as we hear how one family's story became a testimony to grace, calling, and a lifetime of walking with Christ.Want to be part of a future episode of 2414? We'd love to hear your story.Sign Up to Be a Guest on 2414Support the show

We're hearing an awful lot of talk the past several days concerning the behavior of both athletes and the fans who claim to be supporters of those athletes. The New York Knicks (with the help of a top notch choke job by San Antonio) came from 29 points behind in the second half Wednesday night to beat the Spurs 107-106.  It was a mesmerizing comeback for the Knicks with an “out of nowhere” tip-in sealing the win with 1.2 seconds remaining. The Knicks pulled off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history. New York hasn't won an NBA title since 1973.  They now have a 3-1 lead over San Antonio in this best-of-seven series.  The Spurs will host Game 5 on Saturday night at 7:30PM on ABC. That's the good news. Taylor Swift, Ben Stiller, Jerry Seinfeld and a host of celebrities partied inside Madison Square Garden.  Meanwhile, thousands of loco locals took to the streets of New York City to cheer and, sadly, cause significant property damage following the game. Remember – this was just Game 4. The Knicks haven't won anything yet. San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama had eggs thrown at him while walking into the team's hotel following the game. He said, “I mean, we can't forget it's a game.  And I'm all for passion, but to the respect of each other.  It's unacceptable”. There were 56 arrests in New York related to outdoor crowd antics following Wednesday night's NBA Finals game. You have to believe that the crazies are just warming up. One way or the other, New York fans are likely to tear-up Manhattan whether the Knicks win OR lose this series The city of New York hasn't won a major sports title in 15 years since the NFL's New York Giants won the 2011 Super Bowl.  Sports fans in America's largest city are enthralled by the playoff run of the New York Knicks basketball team. A combination of youthful enthusiasm, excessive alcoholic refreshments, and a faction of seasoned troublemakers could, quite literally, set New York on fire in the next week. Jubilant fans will likely turn cars upside down and do massive property damage in Manhattan if the Knicks should close out this series in Game 5 Saturday night in San Antonio. Can you imagine the property damage the Knicks Knuckleheads might do if their NBA team should somehow blow a 3-1 series and lose in San Antonio in Game 7 next Friday night? If this series should go to seven games, building owners in downtown Manhattan should board-up their windows prior to next Friday (if they aren't already doing so today). Meanwhile, in Lubbock, Texas… The legal and moral issues surrounding Texas Tech's $5 million transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby boiled over this week. In a nutshell, the former University of Cincinnati QB has admitted that he bet more than $90,000 on college football games (and on most every other sport) during his first four years in college. He even bet on his own team at the time (Indiana) to win on more than one occasion while riding the bench as a back-up quarterback for the Hoosiers. The NCAA recently ruled Brendan Sorsby ineligible to play college football this fall due to violating a number of collegiate rules concerning gambling. The young man voluntarily entered and has completed a gambling addiction treatment program in recent months. After the NCAA made him ineligible to play college football this fall, Sorsby sued the NCAA in an effort to regain his final year of eligibility (and the $5 million NIL money). In a surprising ruling earlier this week, a Texas judge granted Brendan Sorsby an injunction which will allow the transfer quarterback to suit-up for the Texas Tech Red Raiders this fall. Even more ironic, the 99th District Court in Lubbock County, Texas (where every judge is a graduate of Texas Tech Law School) scheduled the actual trial to hear Sorsby's case on February 8, 2027.  That would be a few weeks following the upcoming season's college football championship game. As NBC Saturday Night Live's legendary Church Lady might say, “How conveeeeenient?” Most rational sports fans expected that Brendan Sorsby would lose this week's legal skirmish.  As a consolation prize, the quarterback is still eligible to enter the NFL after playing last season for the University of Cincinnati. The NFL will hold its annual Supplemental draft in August. Sorsby must declare his intention to enter that Supplemental draft by June 22.  The talented college quarterback is likely to find a pro football team willing to take a chance on him this fall. While many in the Texas panhandle celebrated this week's legal outcomes, the majority of other major college sports programs are angry and/or in a state of shock. Athletic directors at major universities such as Georgia and Ohio State have advised their departments to not schedule any future games (in any sport) against Texas Tech. The board of directors for the Big 12 Conference (home of Texas Tech) will hold a conference call on this subject this coming Monday, June 15.  Big 12 members such as TCU and Kansas State have voiced the possibility that their schools might decline playing football against Texas Tech this fall if Sorsby participates. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (who is running for the US Senate in November) decided to weigh in on the Brendan Sorsby matter Thursday. He warned Big 12 Conference leaders from taking any legal action against Texas Tech or be sued by the state of Texas (reminder – Texas Tech is a public university). Not be outdone, the state of Oklahoma’s Attorney General called-out Texas AG Ken Paxton on Friday.  The Oklahoma AG wants the Big 12 Conference to immediately and permanently suspend Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby for gambling violations. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond said that the Big 12 Conference was not a party to the Sorsby vs. NCAA proceedings.  The league should send a message to college sports by suspending Sorsby for the upcoming season. “It’s leadership (Texas Tech) has prioritized winning over sport, over honor and integrity. If Texas Tech will not do the right thing, the Big 12 should,” said Drummond. Meanwhile, Fort Worth energy billionaire Cody Campbell (a Texas Tech alumnus) is fully supporting the legal position of Sorsby and his alma mater. Campbell gives millions to the university and its athletic programs annually.  The school’s athletics department can pay for the best lawyers money can buy. SwampSwami believes that Brendan Sorsby should consider moving on to the NFL for a different (but very good) reason Texas Tech's transfer quarterback will become the biggest target of every defensive football player in college football this fall.  Every school which plays football against the Red Raiders in 2026 will focus on ending Sorsby’s season on the field. Bounties are not legal or ethical.  That said, the player who ends Brendan Sorsby's college football career will be long remembered. The Sorsby Circus is bringing the worst type of spotlight to Texas Tech University’s football program along with the entire athletics department at the school. Like it or not, Texas Tech is now wearing a villain's (red and) black hat due to the school's vigorous defense of an expensive transfer quarterback who admittedly violated NCAA rules on gambling. Don’t forget.  There is one person who can quickly put an end to this mess Brendan Sorsby made many mistakes over the past several years.  He has admitted to having a serious gambling addiction.  He entered and completed a treatment program and is hopefully on the right track. As the public focuses on Sorsby, there are countless other college athletes in the same boat.  We just haven’t heard their names yet. This young man accepted an NIL offer of $5 million to transfer to Texas Tech to utilize his final year of college eligibility.  That large sum of money is much higher than Sorsby would have earned as a middle-round draft pick in April’s NFL draft. Texas Tech made it into the College Football Playoffs last year for the first time in school history.  The West Texas school is excited about its chances to make it that far again this year, too. Did you know that there are five other quarterbacks on the Texas Tech football roster today?  Brendan Sorsby is the most experienced, but the Red Raiders do have a number of other options available at their quarterback position. The June 22 deadline to enter the NFL’s Supplemental draft is a little more than one week away. Brendan Sorsby could announce that he is moving into the NFL.  That would end all of the bickering surrounding his college playing status this fall. There is also a chance that Texas Tech – without Sorsby – still might have an outstanding year with one of those five other quarterbacks emerging to lead the Red Raiders football team this season. Now, wouldn’t that be interesting? The post What Happened to Sportsmanship and Class? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

When local river guide-turned small-town investigative reporter Sam Karas discovers that the Trump administration has been quietly waiving environmental regulations to expedite the building of a new border wall, she knows that they'll be coming for the Big Bend soon. This remote corner of West Texas is widely beloved for its rugged beauty, dark skies, and unique wildlife, and now, locals are coming together across party lines to protect the way of life they know and love along the Rio Grande.  Thin Green Line Chandra Brown, river guide and writing coach, led a 5 day retreat canoeing the Rio Grande. On their final night, Mother Nature erupted. Support comes from Kuat Racks  Oboz  Darn Tough  Free shipping on any order with code DIRTBAG Ka'Chava Go to https://kachava.com and use code DIARIES for 15% off your next order.  Diaries+ Members-- Their support is powering the Diaries- thank you! You can join today.

A deadly shooting rocks a city in west Texas. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

The California energy market has historically been defined by extreme contradictions: a regulatory push toward a renewable energy stack on one side, and total dependence on neighboring regions for physical natural gas molecules on the other. While a “perfect storm” early this spring pushed spot prices to historic lows across the state, a looming wall of structural shifts — from cross-border LNG exports to massive data center buildouts — is forcing traders to prepare for a future of unprecedented upside volatility. In this episode of Hub & Flow, NGI's Christopher Lenton sits down with veteran energy trader and NGI's Senior Vice President of Business Development & Client Support David Dutch to break down the complex web of infrastructure keeping California powered. The conversation untangles how three distinct supply basins — West Texas, the Rockies and Western Canada — simultaneously flushed the West with cheap natural gas, and why a hyper-reliance on regional hydro and renewables leaves the state acutely vulnerable to massive basis spikes. Dutch also pulls back the curtain on Mexico's Energía Costa Azul LNG export plant, explaining why a reversed pipeline flow below San Diego could soon send Southern California prices to the moon on peak demand days.

Poet Christian Wiman and theologian Miroslav Volf wrote each other letters in which they wrestled honestly with the big questions: what does it mean to love God? What is faith?  Letter writing deepened the friendship between these two intellectuals as they wrestled with their questions about faith and the nature of God.  The longings they discuss speak to our deepest needs for transcendence and connection.  If we're going to transcend muffled lives and cut through the noise, we need a sharp, almost brutal honesty. These letters were published in Glimmerings: Letters on Faith Between a Poet and a Theologian. The book is named after a Seamus Heaney line: “glimmerings are what the soul's composed of”.  Miroslav Volf is a Croatian-American theologian Miroslav Volf is the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School and founder and director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture. Christian Wiman is a poet, translator, and essayist from West Texas. He served as editor of Poetry magazine from 2003 to 2013. Discussed in this episode:   Jewish theologian Abraham Joshua Heschel  Veni Creator by Czesław Miłosz Zero at the Bone by Christian Wiman With & For is a podcast of the Thrive Center, an applied research center that exists to catalyze a movement of human thriving, with and for others through spiritual health. Learn more at thethrivecenter.org. Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenter Follow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter Dr. Pamela Ebstyne King hosts With & For, and is the Executive Director of the Thrive Center and the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Seminary. Follow her @drpamking. About With & For Host: Pam King Senior Director and Producer: Jill Westbrook Operations Manager: Lauren Kim Social Media & Graphic Designer: Wren Juergensen Senior Producer: Clare Wiley Executive Producer: Jakob Lewis Produced by Great Feeling Studios Special thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and Fuller Seminary's School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. The podcast was made possible through the support from the John Templeton Foundation. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation.

Suppose I told you that for more than a century, people have been searching the Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas for a source of gold that nobody has ever been able to relocate. One man found it, but perished before being able to return or direct others. Another man came upon it, but dogged if he could find his way back in the unforgiving canyons of the Guadalupe Mountains.And what if I told you the cache left behind by the original finder is valued at 13 million dollars?! Join DT and Mitch as they explore The Lost Gold Mine of the Guadalupe Mountains!Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life's big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today's world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of recent guests, YouTube clips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store at https://mitchwonders.com/ . Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3  and...thank you

In this episode, Dr. Bud Marr sits down with Matthew David Wiseman — independent scholar, tutor, and author — for a wide-ranging conversation about one of the most theologically rich conversion stories you'll hear. Bo Bonner is traveling in Europe for the month of June, so Bud is flying solo and bringing some exceptional guests to the show. Highlights include: Matthew's upbringing as a Southern Baptist in West Texas and his family's gradual move toward home church worship His introduction to the Hebrew Roots Movement — a Gentile Christian movement emphasizing Torah observance, kosher laws, and Saturday Sabbath How disagreements over the interpretation of the Law (especially calculating feast days and the liturgical calendar) exposed the need for a living oral tradition His discovery that the Law of Moses is not self-interpreting — and how that realization cracked open the question of ecclesiastical authority His transition into Anglicanism, drawn by apostolic succession, and his eye-opening first encounter with Eucharistic liturgy — which he recognized as a fulfillment of temple worship and the Passover Seder The fragmentation of the Anglican Communion and how watching it fall apart confirmed for him that authority without a final arbiter cannot maintain unity His reception into the Catholic Church in 2016 in St. Andrews, Scotland — and why that moment felt like completion, not just conversion The influence of James Kugel's How to Read the Bible, Peter Kreeft, and C.S. Lewis on his intellectual journey Reflections on the Jewish roots of the Mass and the continuity between ancient Israel's worship and Catholic liturgy Matthew's book, The Two Jerusalems: My Conversion from the Messianic Movement to the Catholic Church, is available now. Contact Divine Treasures to check local availability. His interview on EWTN's The Coming Home Network is also available online and is highly recommended. #CatholicConversion #TheUncommonGood #IowaCatholicRadio #MatthewDavidWiseman #TheTwoJerusalems #ComingHomeNetwork #HebrewRootsMovement #MesianicMovement #CatholicFaith #JewishRootsOfCatholicism #ScriptureAndTradition #ApostolicSuccession #CatholicPodcast #ConversionStory #RoadToRome #EucharisticLiturgy #TorahObservance #AnglicansBecomingCatholic #CatholicBooks #FaithJourney Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Podcast: (CS)²AI Podcast Show: Control System Cyber SecurityEpisode: 132: Solving Problems at Scale: Kenny Mesker on OT Cybersecurity Strategy, Risk, and LeadershipPub date: 2026-06-02Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationKenny Mesker, OT Cybersecurity Strategist and Distinguished Engineer at Chevron, joins Derek Harp to share his remarkable journey from growing up on a farm in West Texas to becoming one of the industry's leading voices in operational technology (OT) cybersecurity.With more than 30 years of experience spanning electric utilities, SCADA systems, industrial control systems, and cybersecurity, Kenny reflects on the evolution of OT security from the days of air-gapped networks to today's interconnected digital environments. He discusses how a passion for problem-solving led him from electrical engineering into industrial operations and ultimately into cybersecurity strategy.Kenny offers practical advice for professionals looking to enter the OT cybersecurity field, explaining why hands-on operational experience remains one of the most valuable foundations for success. He also explores the challenges of IT/OT convergence, the importance of risk assessment, and how cybersecurity leaders must think beyond individual systems to protect entire organizations and critical infrastructure.Looking ahead, Kenny shares his perspective on artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, and the future of OT architectures, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges these emerging technologies will bring to industrial environments.Whether you're an engineer, cybersecurity professional, student, or industry leader, this episode provides valuable insights into building a successful OT cybersecurity career while helping protect the systems that power modern society.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Derek Harp, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

What happens when a passion for local restaurants meets a desire to tell great stories? You get Basin Flavor Magazine. In this episode of The Krista Escamilla Show, Krista sits down with Shannon Frost and Chad Anderson, the creators of Basin Flavor Magazine, to discuss how a simple idea grew into a publication dedicated to highlighting the people, food, and stories behind West Texas restaurants. The conversation explores the magazine's beginnings, the relationships they've built with restaurant owners, and why preserving and sharing these stories matters. Shannon and Chad also share lessons learned from entrepreneurship, their love for West Texas, and the mission that continues to drive Basin Flavor forward. Whether you're a foodie, a small business supporter, or someone who loves hearing stories of local success, this episode offers inspiration, insight, and a deeper appreciation for the restaurants that help shape our communities. Plus, don't miss the unexpected and hilarious impromptu duet that breaks out when Shannon and Chad are asked to reveal their hype song. Thank you both for sharing your story with us. Thank you to our sponsors: Rig-ID Workwear, Omni Midland Hotel, The Preserve at Midland, Thin FR, The Locklin Hotel, Midland Cap Co. and www.joincapclub.com We appreciate you for supporting local. Connect With Us If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Every share helps us continue highlighting incredible people and stories from West Texas and beyond.

Tony Martens, co-founder of Plantible Foods, joins Neal to walk through the company's eight-year arc - from a free greenhouse in San Marcos to a commercial-scale rubisco protein facility in West Texas. They get into the science of duckweed and why rubisco is both the most abundant and most bioavailable protein on the planet, the modular “crawl, walk, run” scaling philosophy that kept Plantible from getting buried under capex, and how landing in El Dorado, Texas lifted the surrounding county's median household income by 62%. Plus: why the Taco Stand in Encinitas remains the most-mentioned spot on the pod.Key Topics* Why our food supply chain hasn't been updated in 3,000 years* How rubisco from duckweed competes with eggs, dairy, and meat* The “crawl, walk, run” approach to commercial scale-up* Why avian flu volatility is driving bakery and egg-replacement demand* Modular agriculture vs. billion-dollar capex projects* Living on the San Marcos farm in RVs through COVID lockdown* Lifting a West Texas county's median household income by 62%* Where Plantable products are showing up on shelves todayLinks & ResourcesPlantible Foods Connect on LinkedInTony MartensNeal Bloom This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit risingtidepartners.substack.com/subscribe

A new budget for Illinois was passed in the wee hours of the morning. PLUS, The Illinois Policy Institute's Dylan Sharkey talks to Shaun about the lack of transparency in the passing of a record $55.9 BILLION Illinois budget, complete with $800 MILLION in tax increases. And driving through West Texas, The Heritage Foundation's Dr. EJ Antoni discusses the auto-pilot spending making our National Debt worse and if Trump can reverse some of Biden's obligated spending if we can prove the election was stolen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Jim Nesbitt, author of the book The Fatal Saving Grace. Award-winning author Jim Nesbitt has written five hard-boiled Texas crime thrillers that feature an indelible protagonist, Dallas private eye Ed Earl Burch, a cashiered homicide detective with bad knees, a wounded liver and an empty bank account. He's smart, tough, profane and reckless: nobody's hero—and nobody's fool.   Drawing on four decades as a journalist chasing hurricanes, presidential candidates, neo-Nazis, cops, crooks and cowboys, Nesbitt writes hard-hitting novels bristling with relentless action, pulse-racing plots, solid storylines and a colorful cast of characters. Gritty and remorseless, these stories take readers on a thrill ride that runs from the gleaming towers of Dallas and Houston to the stark desert mountains of the Texas Big Bend country and northern Mexico.   This is hard-boiled detective fiction at its finest -- taut, tense and uncompromising sagas of revenge and redemption. With his pitch-perfect voice and keen eye for detail, Jim Nesbitt has created extraordinary tales centered on a main character like no other: the deeply flawed but wildly compelling Ed Earl Burch. They are damned good stories exceptionally well-told.   A lapsed horseman, pilot and saloon sport with a keen appreciation of old guns, vintage cars and tractors, red meat, good cigars, aged whisky without an “e”; and a well-told story, Nesbitt is also a diehard Tennessee Vols fan, who now lives in enemy territory -- Athens, Alabama -- with his wife, Pam. He is working on his sixth Ed Earl Burch novel, THE PERFECT TRAIN WRECK.   In my book review, I stated The Fatal Saving Grace is Book 5 of the Ed Earl Burch Hard-Boiled Texas Crime Thrillers series by Jim Nesbitt. I enjoyed this crime thriller and the crusty old character of Ed Earl Burch. This felt like a cross between an old western and a noir fiction with characters that weren't all good or all bad. In fact, Jim had me hoping that one of the bad guys might not have to face prison time.   Burch, as he is known to his peers, was once a lawman but had his badge taken away. Then he spent the next couple of decades as a PI before getting a badge again. However, the transition from "do anything as long as you don't get caught" to "follow the law" isn't easy on Burch or those he works with. This is especially true when it becomes apparent that a killer they thought was dead is very much alive and back at the killing game. Throw in the Aryan Brotherhood, the Dixie-Mafia, drug turf wars, and over-inflated lawman egos, and you've got a story worth reading.   NOTE: This is not a clean book. There is some rather graphic killing scenes and a bit of loud sex, but none of it felt out of character for the protagonist or his world.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   You can follow Author Jim Nesbitt Website: https://jimnesbittbooks.com/ FB: @edearlburchbooks Substack: @edearl56   Purchase The Fatal Saving Grace on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4mmDX5z Ebook: https://amzn.to/3O0RTFE   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #jimnesbitt #thefatalsavinggrace #crimethriller #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Kenny Mesker, OT Cybersecurity Strategist and Distinguished Engineer at Chevron, joins Derek Harp to share his remarkable journey from growing up on a farm in West Texas to becoming one of the industry's leading voices in operational technology (OT) cybersecurity.With more than 30 years of experience spanning electric utilities, SCADA systems, industrial control systems, and cybersecurity, Kenny reflects on the evolution of OT security from the days of air-gapped networks to today's interconnected digital environments. He discusses how a passion for problem-solving led him from electrical engineering into industrial operations and ultimately into cybersecurity strategy.Kenny offers practical advice for professionals looking to enter the OT cybersecurity field, explaining why hands-on operational experience remains one of the most valuable foundations for success. He also explores the challenges of IT/OT convergence, the importance of risk assessment, and how cybersecurity leaders must think beyond individual systems to protect entire organizations and critical infrastructure.Looking ahead, Kenny shares his perspective on artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, and the future of OT architectures, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges these emerging technologies will bring to industrial environments.Whether you're an engineer, cybersecurity professional, student, or industry leader, this episode provides valuable insights into building a successful OT cybersecurity career while helping protect the systems that power modern society.

A boy who nearly died after losing his mother at age seven grew up to become one of West Texas's most pioneering oncologists — and he's now telling the full story.Dr. Fazlur Rahman joins Brigitte Cutshall on Real Things Living for his second visit, this time diving into his newly republished memoir "Temple Road." It's a book about the literal jungle path he walked from his small Bangladesh village to school, and the metaphorical roads that carried him from there to medical school in Dhaka, residency in New York, and decades of groundbreaking cancer care in rural West Texas. 3 Takeaways:(1) Your origin story is your fuel. (2) Wisdom doesn't require a diploma. (3) Find your temple roads. Pick up Dr. Rahman's books — "Our Connected Lives: Caring for Cancer Patients in Rural Texas" and the newly republished "Temple Road" — available on Amazon. Visit him at https://fazlurrahmanmd.com If this story moved you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that it's never too late to find your purpose.

Are you ready to uncover the massive hidden real estate opportunities hitting the Lone Star State this June? Welcome back to The Note Closers Show! In this episode, we are diving deep into the freshly leaked June 2026 foreclosure data for Texas's biggest counties. After a significant dip last month, foreclosure filings are officially bouncing back, sparking an 11% swing and creating a prime playground for note investors, REO hunters, and private money lenders. Whether you are looking for subject-to deals or trying to deploy private capital, this monthly market breakdown is your ultimate roadmap to distress debt success.

EPISODE SUMMARY: Gracie award-winning radio host Dana Cortez shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Big Spring, Texas, to becoming the first Latina to lead a nationally syndicated radio show. Her story highlights perseverance, authenticity, and how real-life experiences fuel her success and led her. Plus, insights into her multi-platform presence and charity work. On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Dana Cortez about: Growing up in Big Spring, Texas, and how early adversity forming the foundation of her honest and relatable on-air style Carving her own path through smaller markets and her breakthrough moment at KMRK in Odessa, Texas Becoming the first Latina to lead a nationally syndicated multicast radio show in the US The day-to-day behind the scenes of her show, and how they blend pop culture, relationships, and real talk, built on authenticity The Pivotal mentorship of John Candelaria, who pushed her into mornings, perceived as a male-dominated space The importance of social media presence, strategic content batching, and embracing digital platforms Balancing on-air work with podcasting and charity involvement, and how her personal life intertwines with her professional journey Winning a Gracie award and the impact of industry recognition Her significant involvement in charities including St. Jude’s and CASA, and her commitment to community and helping foster children And More! ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Dana Cortez is a nationally syndicated radio host who shatters the glass when it comes to an industry where diverse female voices struggle to be heard and where women rarely occupy the lead role in a multi-cast show. A second generation Mexican American, Cortez grew up in poverty in West Texas and brings her experience and the perspective of many disenfranchised Americans to her show every day. On the Dana Cortez Show she “creates a room of her own,” using the airwaves to elevate topics of importance and interest often lost in the 24-hour news cycle. Cortez speaks to the female Latino experience in America and to her broader audience, she’s insightful on topics of relationships and pop culture. She has a nuanced way about her interviews with celebrities that allows them to feel comfortable and creates a more genuine conversation. She shares her show with her husband and executive producer DJ Automatic, and comedian Anthony A. ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio and broadcast industry and beyond as they share their unique career paths. Hear how a variety of innovative leaders grow businesses, develop iconic brands, and entertain audiences in this in-depth interview podcast. ABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown’s Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now & Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments. Web: benztown.com Facebook: facebook.com/benztownradio Twitter: @benztownradio LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztown Instagram: instagram.com/benztownradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I sat down with Michael Carter, a partner of MR Elevator in West Texas, to discuss his career journey. Michael shared the process of learning empathy, resilience, self-investment, and leadership on his way from apprentice to business owner. We also discussed the importance of continuous learning and the positive impact that it can have both within the elevator industry and in our communities at large.Chapters:00:00 The Journey Begins: Leaving the Corporate World04:26 Early Lessons: Growth Through Challenges07:14 Mentorship and Self-Discovery09:47 Empathy in Leadership: Building Stronger Teams12:52 Taking Ownership: The Power of Personal Accountability15:30 Transitioning to Office Roles: A New Perspective18:28 Starting a Business: Lessons from Experience20:55 Investing in the Future: The Elevator Industry23:52 West Texas: A New Frontier for Opportunity26:49 Building Community: Education and CollaborationResources:Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/Connect With Us: linktr.ee/AllredGroupA Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team.  Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights!To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com

Newt talks with historian Laurence Jurdem about his new book, “41: George H. W. Bush and the End of the American Establishment.” They discuss Bush’s upbringing in a patrician, duty-bound family culture shaped by his parents and elite institutions such as Phillips Academy and Yale. Bush’s wartime service as the youngest U.S. Navy fighter pilot in World War II, and other formative experiences deepened his sense of mission and sacrifice. Bush’s decision to reject a conventional Connecticut finance career and instead pursue a career in the West Texas oil industry was motivated by a desire for risk, independence and a desire for entrepreneurial achievement. They discuss Bush’s political evolution from an ambitious Senate candidate to President. In assessing Bush’s legacy, Jurdem contends that Bush represents the culmination and “end of the American establishment”: a multi-generational elite of highly experienced, institutionally loyal leaders whose credibility was later undermined by events such as the financial crisis and the Iraq War under subsequent administrations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Rodney Blackshear joins The Krista Escamilla Show to talk about his incredible football journey and his vision for Midland's newest football team, Tall City Black Gold. With decades of experience in professional, collegiate, and minor league football, Coach Blackshear shares how leadership, mentorship, and player development have shaped his coaching philosophy both on and off the field. Coach Blackshear's career includes:

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys kick things off by talking about Kyle and Luke's recent trip to the Texas Fright Fest, where Luke finally got the chance to meet horror icon Matthew Lillard along with several other legendary figures from the world of horror and the paranormal.Then, they dive headfirst into the strange and unexplained.First, the guys discuss the disturbing account of Homer, Alaska resident Lisa Merrell, who between 2013 and 2018 claimed to witness small crawler-like humanoids moving silently through the trees near her property. What began as fleeting glimpses through binoculars allegedly escalated into repeated sightings of numerous entities, followed by a horrifying transformation of the surrounding forest itself. Years later, when Lisa returned to the location with a television crew, they reportedly found the trees blackened, rotten, and dying.Then, a chilling encounter out of Red River, New Mexico involving a mysterious deer-like creature seen twice by the same man years apart. The story takes an even darker turn after his girlfriend witnesses the same entity for herself, leaving both of them convinced that whatever they encountered may have followed them home.Next, the guys explore a bizarre and deeply unsettling series of experiences connected to the Bear Canyon and Bear Peak trail areas near Boulder, Colorado. In the early 1980s, one resident experienced an intense nighttime vision warning him to stay away from the area near the Flatirons. Decades later, another individual described an eerily similar encounter involving overwhelming dread, psychological pressure, and an unshakable feeling that something unseen was watching. The mystery becomes even more compelling considering the region's deep Indigenous history and long-standing reputation for strange activity.After that, they cover a terrifying encounter from a West Texas patrol officer who found himself face-to-face with a tall, dark, foul-smelling figure while working a quiet late-night shift through isolated farmland lined with abandoned orchards and towering cornfields. What started as a routine stop quickly turned into something out of a nightmare. Even more disturbing, another deputy reportedly encountered the same entity a year later in the same area, leaving behind one unforgettable piece of evidence — a massive handprint pressed onto the patrol vehicle.Finally, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran recounts two unforgettable wilderness encounters from his military service. The first involved unexplained voices heard during winter training exercises near Algonquin Provincial Park. The second, far more physical incident occurred near Wainwright, Alberta, where he claims to have witnessed a massive reddish-brown, hair-covered creature violently attacking a white-tailed buck in broad daylight — an image he says stayed with him for the rest of his life.All of this and more on this eerie installment of Expanded Perspectives.Sponsors:LEAN: Right now they're having a HUGE Memorial Day Sale and LEAN is 25% OFF. Visit takelean.com and enter the code THANK YOU 25 for 25% OFF.IQBAR: Right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text EXPANDED to 64,000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.Show Notes:Glimmer Man Book: Cloaked Beings That Move Among UsWant to Share Your Story? Email: expandedperspectives@yahoo.com Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

From railroads to highways to broadband — every major infrastructure wave reshaped American wealth. Now, AI may be the next one.In this episode, The Norris Group and White Feather AI discuss how the explosive growth of AI is fueling unprecedented demand for compute power, energy systems, semiconductor manufacturing, and real estate development. We take a closer look at the markets seeing the biggest transformation and the early signals appearing before mainstream attention arrives.What we cover:• The three forces driving the buildout. Compute demand grows 4–10x per model generation. The power grid is being rebuilt from the ground up. And the CHIPS Act triggered the largest reshoring of semiconductor manufacturing in U.S. history. All three forces require physical land in specific American markets.• Where it's concentrating. Virginia and Texas lead, but 64% of capacity under construction is in frontier markets most investors haven't found — Indiana, Louisiana, West Texas, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania. We walk the map tier by tier and name the anchor projects.• What happens when a campus arrives. A 1 GW campus brings 1,500–2,000 construction workers to markets that weren't prepared. Data centers become the largest local taxpayers in many counties. Housing supply in most frontier markets is nowhere near ready.• Ground truth from the field. We've been inside one of these markets since before the crowd showed up, and we share what the early signals actually looked like on the ground.See How Smart Investors Make Decisions — Start Here

Professor C. Paul Rogers III has spent more than four decades shaping lawyers, preserving baseball history, mentoring students, navigating college athletics, and collecting stories that somehow sound too good to be true — except they are. In this episode of Counsel Brew, Nicola and Shereen sit down with one of the most beloved and legendary figures from SMU Dedman School of Law just as he prepares to retire at the end of the semester after an extraordinary career.Both Nicola and Shereen recently attended Professor Rogers' final lecture at SMU, making this episode especially meaningful for two former students who were lucky enough to learn from him firsthand.Professor Rogers' formative years stretched from Wyoming and West Texas to the East Coast before he eventually landed at the University of Texas at Austin during the chaos and culture shifts of the late 1960s. He shares the unlikely path that led him into law, academia, and eventually into becoming one of the defining figures in SMU law school history. Along the way, he reflects on lessons learned working the graveyard shift in Vegas, realizing small-town life was not for him, and how a letter to a professor opened the door to a life-changing opportunity at Columbia Law School that launched his academic career and ultimately brought him to Dallas. The conversation is packed with hilarious stories and classic Professor Rogers moments — including the infamous Playboy Bunny classroom interruption, students arriving to class in full costume presentations, bad margaritas at the AAC, and the reality that some of the best career advice boils down to one simple lesson: if you want something, you actually have to do something. But beneath the humor is the story of a professor who genuinely loves teaching, deeply values his students, and never stopped learning. In this episode, Professor Rogers reflects on the evolution of legal education over the decades and the importance of mentorship and relationships in the practice of law. Along the way, the conversation wanders through baseball history, vintage baseball cards, West Texas sports culture, and the continuing importance of a properly made margarita.An accomplished scholar, former dean, NCAA leader, baseball historian, published author, and mentor to generations of lawyers, Professor Rogers leaves behind an extraordinary legacy at SMU Dedman School of Law — though after hearing this episode, “retirement” sounds a lot more like a new chapter than a final inning.Grab your favorite brew and join us for a conversation full of wisdom, humor, and unforgettable stories with the incomparable Professor C. Paul Rogers III.Listen now:  Find Professor C. Paul Rogers at https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-paul-rogers-iii-5936ab45/Find Professor Rogers last lecture at https://youtu.be/jM1vt-btYv8?si=e6UL2d88weJUEsNjMessage us at hello@counselbrew.com  Visit us at http://www.counselbrew.com And Follow us @counselbrewhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/counsel-brew/Send us Fan Mail Explicit Rating is for the occasional use of colorful language.

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TL's Road House returns this week with fast-rising country artist Braxton Keith. The Texas native joins Tracy to talk about growing up in Midland, discovering traditional country music through his grandparents' vinyl collection and building a career rooted in classic country sounds. Braxton opens up about leaving college behind as his music career started taking off, the influence of artists like George Strait, Merle Haggard and Marty Robbins and what inspired his debut album ‘Real Damn Deal.' The two also dive into touring life, Texas dancehall culture, AI in music and Braxton's growing fanbase across the country. Get ready to hear more about his journey from West Texas bars to becoming one of country music's most talked-about rising stars.

Live from the exhibit floor of the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in beautiful Bismarck, North Dakota, this episode kicks off a massive three-day broadcast celebrating 75 years of the historic Bakken play. Host Scott Hennen balances his jet lag from a recent trip to Norway with full-throttle interviews featuring the absolute heaviest hitters in global energy, aerospace technology, and state legislation.   First, Bernie Bourgeois from Chevron details the multi-billion-dollar acquisition of Hess and breaks down how cutting-edge "chemical EOR" literally washes subterranean rock to maximize American energy prosperity. Then, legendary local public servant Lynn Helms uses a pizza analogy to explain why the U.S. is barely on "first base" when it comes to oil recovery. State Representative Mike Nathy takes us inside the legislative trenches to expose the real economic data surrounding data centers and look ahead to a critical upcoming Republican primary. Finally, we talk to UND aviation graduate Grayson Miller about real-world life-and-death drone warfare, tracking how elite Ukrainian "Spider Web" drone swarms managed to set the Russian military back by multiple decades.   Standout Moments & Timestamps [43:00] Squeezing the Shale: Bernie Bourgeois from Chevron explains the global integrated brand's massive production footprint, moving four million barrels of oil a day around the world.   [43:42] Washing the Subterranean Stone: Bourgeois delivers a fascinating technical breakdown of Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), detailing how specialized solvents act just like hand soap to alter rock characteristics and make oil more "slippery".   [44:11] Unconventional Permeability: A masterclass in geology as Bernie describes tight rock unconventional formations, explaining that the microscopic pore spaces in shale are less permeable than a kitchen granite countertop.   [44:31] The Emerging Argentine Frontier: Chevron's shale general manager maps out the world's top shale assets, crowning West Texas's Permian Basin a behemoth while identifying Argentina as the next massive global resource destination.   [45:34] Seven Slices of Pizza: Former Director of Mineral Resources Lynn Helms stuns the hosts by revealing that current technology has only extracted a meager 15% of the oil trapped in the Bakken and Three Forks formations—declaring that nobody would buy a pizza, eat one slice, and throw the rest away.   [45:54] Geological Records vs. Extinction Climate: Helms cuts through standard political rhetoric to discuss real geological history, noting that the Earth's climate has constantly shifted across millennia and tracking how special interest groups managed to weaponize the education…

It's time to build your family's future on a foundation of true health and freedom. Join us at Future Foundations—because your future generations deserve the best start to the mission that will outlive us… Check it out here. Use code FREEDOM25 for 25% off!    Whether you're looking for tinctures, topicals or teas or a deeper connection to your INNATE healing capacity, Noble Task Homestead is here to serve you. Join the movement. Visit NobleTaskHomestead.com/noblestan today and enjoy a 10% discount on your order.   San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. We can't wait to experience miracles with you!   Welcome to a new episode of the Future Generations podcast! Today, Dr. Stanton Hom is joined by Dr. Cassie Wuthrich, a physician who challenges the foundations of modern and even "wellness" medicine by putting truth, integrity, and human physiology back at the center. In this conversation, Dr. Cassie unpacks why your body is never wrong, how a parent's internal state can literally shape a child's health (down to tooth mineralization), and why chasing the next protocol, peptide, or supplement often pulls us further from true healing. Together, they explore the paradox of healing, the power of a mother's coherence, and what it means to live in such deep alignment with God, self, and others that your very presence becomes medicine.   Highlights: "You can have a lot of right answers in medicine and still be far from the truth, because the truth requires the actual human in front of you."   "A mother healing herself is one of the most powerful ways to heal her child."   "We're trying to micromanage the body into outcomes that are unnatural, instead of putting ourselves back in our proper place with nature."   "True generosity is giving everything you've got and not feeling depleted—your body knows if it's pure, and it shows up in your chemistry."   Timestamps: Top 10 Timestamps (Title Only) 00:02 – The unseen work behind the mic: public speaking, pain, and purpose 07:53 – How a parent's internal state shapes a child's teeth and health 09:28 – Peptides, protocols, and why state determines how the body uses them 11:21 – The body's brilliance: why it's never just "sniper precision" medicine 15:01 – Right answers vs. true answers in modern medicine 22:07 – Peptides, vascularization, and the quiet rise of cancer 23:29 – "When the mother heals, the child heals" and the threat to the system 28:58 – From pharma to wellness: how both sides still try to play God 34:06 – The paradox of healing: why trying harder can block real change 48:39 – True generosity, mirror neurons, and the chemistry of integrity   Resources:   Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!   Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom    Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/  Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc   Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/     About Dr. Cassie Wuthrich Dr. Cassie Wuthrich is originally from West Texas but currently resides in Southern California. 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In this episode of The Troubadour Podcast, hosts Jared Pete Gile and Carly Evans sit down for a candid, long-form conversation with Texas Red Dirt standout William Clark Green about his deeply personal seventh studio album, Watterson Hall. Released in March 2026 on Bill Grease Records and produced by Logan Wall, the 14-track record marks a mature evolution in Green's songwriting, drawing from his life as a husband and father while exploring themes of family, love, loss, and resilience across standout cuts like the title track "Watterson Hall (Me & You)," "Whole Lotta Lubbock," "Where The Wild Things Are," and "Stubborn and Remains."   Green opens up about stepping outside his usual lane, including powerful co-writes with Travis Meadows (notably on "Stubborn and Remains" and "I Am the Kite"), as well as collaborations with Gary Stanton, Sean McConnell, and others, plus the real-life dancehall inspiration behind the project's heartfelt core. The conversation also shines a light on Green's passion for giving back through Cotton Fest—the annual three-day country music festival he founded in Lubbock, Texas (taking place June 25-27, 2026 at Cook's Garage with a stacked lineup including Flatland Cavalry, 49 Winchester, Josh Abbott Band, and more)—and the High Cotton Relief Fund, the 501(c)(3) he helped establish in 2018 to support West Texas cotton farmers and their families facing hardships like medical bills, funeral costs, and farm needs. Listen now for an intimate look at one of Texas Country's most authentic voices.  Cotton Fest: https://www.cottonfestlbk.com/ High Cotton Relief Fund: https://www.highcottonrelief.org/ (or donate via Venmo: @highcottonrelief) ou can listen to all of our 200+ previous episodes by getting a  BACKSTAGE PASS by visiting our PATREON PAGE LINK https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9861160&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetroubadourpodcast.com%2Fsupport%2F&utm_medium=widget  GET HEALTHY WITH PETE LINK https://plexusworldwide.com/products?culture=en-US&sponsor=petegile  SWEETWATER AFFILIATE LINK  - Buy your gear using our affiliate link! https://www.sweetwater.com/?irclickid=zqw17qUMKxyNTm0SiXUTAXRYUkAzsJUCS0eM0I0&irgwc=1&utm_source=Impact&utm_medium=The%20Troubadour%20Podcast&utm_campaign=Online%20Tracking%20Link  

College dorms come with their share of strange stories—but this one didn't stay a rumor for long. At a dorm in West Texas, it started with small things. Shadows where there shouldn't be any. Strange sounds. A locked door that would quietly unlock on its own.Easy to ignore… at first. Until one night, they went upstairs during a storm and saw something that shouldn't have been there—a shadow on the floor with no one casting it.They ran.But whatever they found didn't stay behind. Because moments later, something changed. One of them wasn't acting like herself anymore—and what followed turned a creepy night into something far more dangerous.Some places don't just hold energy. Sometimes… they act on it.#RealGhostStories #HauntedDorm #ParanormalExperience #TrueGhostStory #Possession #UnexplainedActivity #CollegeHaunting #DarkPresence #WhatHappened #GhostStoryPodcastLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Texas lawmakers have long known about flood dangers along the Guadalupe. So why were calls for life-saving protections not heeded?Amid lawsuits, two top state leaders say they want to make it easier for summer camps along the Guadalupe to reopen this summer, less than a year after the deadly July 4 floods.Plans to open a […] The post Valley Fever cases are rising in West Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

College dorms come with their share of strange stories—but this one didn't stay a rumor for long. At a dorm in West Texas, it started with small things. Shadows where there shouldn't be any. Strange sounds. A locked door that would quietly unlock on its own.Easy to ignore… at first. Until one night, they went upstairs during a storm and saw something that shouldn't have been there—a shadow on the floor with no one casting it.They ran.But whatever they found didn't stay behind. Because moments later, something changed. One of them wasn't acting like herself anymore—and what followed turned a creepy night into something far more dangerous.Some places don't just hold energy. Sometimes… they act on it.#RealGhostStories #HauntedDorm #ParanormalExperience #TrueGhostStory #Possession #UnexplainedActivity #CollegeHaunting #DarkPresence #WhatHappened #GhostStoryPodcastLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Vortex's Travis Jones and Ryan Muckenhirn sit down with Mark Boardman to recount their one-of-a-kind west Texas aoudad hunt. A cull hunt moderated by biologists and orchestrated to put a dent in the burgeoning aoudad population, allowed the group to get a lifetime's worth of reps and product testing in three days… including the inaugural fielding of Ryan's .300 SUPER WSM. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast