Podcasts about Whitman

In this episode of Conceptually Speaking, I sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Lawrence, professor of 20th and 21st century American and Latin American literature at Rutgers University and author of Anxieties of Experience: The Literatures of the Americas from Whitman to Bolaño and the Spanish-language novel El Americano. Like me, Jeffrey has found himself intrigued by recent developments on Substack, where a growing literary scene is raising questions, debating issues, and engaging in conversations that don't fit neatly into traditional academic venues. Our dialogue moves between the institutional structures that shape literary studies, the surprising public appetite for serious engagement with the humanities online, and what it might mean for secondary English education to reconnect with its disciplinary roots.Key Concepts:Public HumanitiesThe distinction between community-engaged public humanities and public-facing writing that still operates through prestige networksWhat it means to invite people into a discourse rather than simply making that discourse more visibleHow Substack has opened space for a literary culture where thousands voluntarily participate in serious criticism outside the credentialing structures of the universityDisciplinary FragmentationThe silos within English departments (literary studies, composition and rhetoric, creative writing, etc.) and how those divisions shape what reaches K-12 classroomsHow methods from rhet-comp and cultural studies seeped into secondary English education while literary studies seemed to turned inwardThe historical decline of cross-pollination between MLA and NCTE, and what that separation has cost both fieldsThe Canon QuestionThe difference between treating the canon as a fixed inheritance and treating it as a living tradition that can be renegotiated in each momentWhy refusing to engage with questions of canonization has its own costs — including leaving students without the tools to participate in, critique, and renew long-standing intellectual communitiesFraming canon formation not as culture wars but as an ongoing disciplinary practice students can and should be invited intoDefending the HumanitiesHow the defense of the humanities can be seen as being too intramural and why that hasn't workedWhat genuine heterogeneity might look like in literary studies, and why public platforms may offer something the academy currently does notThe gatekeeping mechanisms that constrain academic publishing and hiring, and how they limit the range of voices and methodological commitments in the fieldIn what's quickly becoming a theme in these conversations, we also discuss how the people best positioned to connect literary culture to a broader public (high school English teachers!) have often been alienated from it through regimes of high stakes testing and curricular standardization. For educators who share that sense that something essential has been lost in the way English is taught and structured since the neoliberal turn within K-16 education, this conversation offers both a diagnosis and a provocation. Jeffrey's SubstackAnxieties of ExperienceEl AmericanoSupport the show

This month, our guest poet is Dorsia Smith Silva (0:02:51), whose collection In Inheritance of Drowning, published by CavanKerry Press, bears witness to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico. Dorsia speaks with Ann about the long recovery process and the power of the community, both in moments of crisis and in the extended aftermath of extreme weather events.On Ask Randi (0:34:13), Randi Eckel, entomologist and owner of Toadshade Wildflower Farm, introduces one of spring's quiet treasures: Spring Beauty. After hearing Randi speak about this tiny native wildflower at a Wildstory event a few years ago, Ann wrote a poem, included in her new book Keeping Room, titled “Such a Perfect Ecosystem,” celebrating the delicate beauty of this often-overlooked plant and the rich web of life it supports. So we asked Randi to tell us more about Spring Beauty for all of you.Next, in celebration of Women's History Month, Kim sits down with Tedor Whitman (0:45:42), longtime birder and Executive Director of the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary in Short Hills, NJ. Tedor shares what makes the arboretum so special, from protecting native plants and local wildlife to inspiring the next generation—and gives us a preview of Beak Week, happening April 17–24.To close the episode, Kim and Ann chat with Joe Lamp'l (1:01:17), host of the Emmy-winning PBS series Growing a Greener World, founder of joegardener.com, and creator of The Joe Gardener Show podcast. Joe shares how he got started, reflects on a time when birds and butterflies were everywhere, and reminds us why native plants pack a powerful punch—and why planting them matters now more than ever. Plus, Joe shares the story behind the Ultimate Gardening Sheath he co-designed with Wheeler Munroe, a wildly popular tool that keeps your pruners and essentials within easy reach and makes life in the garden a whole lot easier. Keep reading to learn how you can find one.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Madisson Whitman, Director of Undergraduate Studies and Assistant Director of Curriculum Development at Columbia University's Center for Science and Society, and Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology. Drawing on her work in Science and Technology Studies (STS), Whitman challenges one of the most pervasive assumptions of our moment: that AI in higher education is a foregone conclusion.In her recent letter to the editor in the Columbia Spectator, a student-run campus newspaper, Whitman offered a direct rebuttal to the sentiment that "AI is here to stay, so what does that mean for Columbia?" Instead, she invites us to resist the sense of "technological inevitability" that pervades so much of today's academic dialogue and to ask what we might be foreclosing when we don't question AI's presence in education.Together, we trace the through-lines between pandemic-era surveillance, "dysfunction creep," and the quiet ways AI is being folded into the learning management systems. We also consider what it looks like to teach with AI rather than through it. Dr. Whitman reminds us that progress is never as linear as it's sold. Educators must keep learning at the center of the conversation, even when urgency and marketing do their best to crowd it out.Other materials referenced in this episode: "AI Is Here to Stay: What Does That Mean for Columbia?" — Columbia Spectator"Letter to the Editor: AI Is Not Inevitable" — Madisson Whitman"A Rant About Technology" — Ursula K. Le Guin

In this family-cast episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I sit down with our High 6 Associate Richard Whitman to walk through his 20-year journey from mechanic and accountant to creative real estate investor building three-payday deals. Rich bought his first flip back in 2005, was actively buying foreclosures through the 2008 crash, and today holds 13 properties, 20 units, and an Airbnb—plus he's now stacking terms deals on top of that portfolio.     We break down how he turned an expired listing from a veteran on the brink of giving the house back to the bank into a subject-to, three-payday deal worth roughly $80,000 in total profit, with $30,000 down, strong monthly cash flow, and a solid back-end. You'll hear how the bootcamp "light bulbs" helped him stop over-rehabbing, how our buyer-side systems and Wednesday Q&A calls fast-tracked his confidence, and why his mission now is to help families avoid foreclosure while hitting his goal of two creative finance deals a month.    If you're a W-2 earner, a seasoned flipper, or a buy-and-hold investor who knows there's more leverage in terms, this conversation will show you how to plug into the three-payday system and move from baby steps to "jogging" toward financial freedom.   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction 02:03 How Rich got the real estate itch 03:01 Buying foreclosures through the 2008 crash 04:10 Passion for foreclosures and helping people 05:26 From bootcamp light-bulb moments to joining the community 06:50 Why the three-payday structure clicked 07:25 Building a family business with his daughter 08:12 Deal breakdown: expired listing, veteran, and sub-to 09:10 Learning subject-to on the fly and educating the seller 10:02 Support from the Smart Real Estate Coach team 11:21 Why weekly buyer Q&A calls matter 15:02 The numbers: $30K down and ~80K total profit 16:04 Gratitude and impact: serving both sides of the table 17:55 Deal timelines: from lead to contract to funded buyer 18:37 Balancing helping family, flips, and three-payday goals 20:21 Leveraging coaches and a deep bench of experience 22:01 Mindset shift: from loss and fear to baby steps and jogging   Quotables   "I bought my first flip, cost me ten grand, put about twelve in it and sold it for fifty. So that gave me a good itch to start doing more."   "I'm just thankful for anything. I'm thankful I could help somebody out… I'm thankful I got somebody in a house that weren't able to get qualified through banks."   "Even if you just start out at the bottom level, get in there, put your foot in there and start taking the baby steps, and sooner or later you'll be jogging."   Links   Free Discovery Call https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.com/discovery   3 Paydays® System Mastery Course - Use coupon code for 50% off https://smartrealestatecoach.com/qls Coupon code: pod   Apprentice Program https://3paydaysapprentice.com Coupon code: Podcast   Masterclass https://smartrealestatecoach.com/masterspodcast   3 Paydays Books https://3paydaysbooks.com/podcast   Strategy Session https://smartrealestatecoach.com/actionpodcast   Partners https://smartrealestatecoach.com/podcastresources

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am joined by globally recognized economist, author, and thought leader on aging and public policy, Debra Whitman. Debra serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer at AARP, where she leads the organization's research, policy analysis, and global advocacy on issues shaping the future of aging. She is also the author of the powerful and timely new book "The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond." In this episode, Debra and I discuss: Debra's remarkable professional journey — from growing up in eastern Washington state to shaping national aging policy on Capitol Hill and leading AARP's world-class research and advocacy enterprise The personal inflection point, including a frightening health scare involving her husband, that inspired her to write The Second Fifty The 7 big questions of midlife and beyond that serve as the foundation of the book — from "How long will I live?" to "How will I die?" The Yale research behind why people with a positive view of aging live 7.5 years longer, and what Gen Xers can do right now to shift their mindset The real cost of internalized ageism and how our own language may be limiting our potential Why purpose is one of the most powerful drivers of healthy longevity — and how to find it no matter where you are in your career The stark disparities in how Americans age — and why telling the whole story of aging matters Why Gen Xers need AARP just as much — if not more — than the generations before us And more!   Debra's Personal Theme Songs "Closer to Fine" by Indigo Girls "Get Up, Stand Up" by Bob Marley "Rise Up" by Andra Day   About Debra Whitman Debra Whitman is one of the nation's foremost voices on aging, longevity, and public policy, and a tireless champion for the millions of Americans navigating the second half of life. As Executive Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer at AARP, Debra leads the organization's Public Policy Institute, a preeminent think tank, along with its global thought leadership team, brain health research division, and Office of Policy Development. Before joining AARP, Debra built a distinguished career shaping aging policy at the highest levels of government. She served as Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, where she helped craft landmark legislation impacting millions of Americans. She also held research positions at the Social Security Administration and the Congressional Research Service, and received a fellowship that placed her on the healthcare staff of Senator Ted Kennedy. Debra holds a PhD in economics from Syracuse University, where she specialized in public policy and aging, with support from the National Institute on Aging. Her new book, The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond, brings together decades of research, expert interviews, and deeply personal storytelling to help readers navigate longevity, health, purpose, finances, and legacy with clarity and confidence. Debra is a true change maker, one whose work is not only reshaping how we think about aging, but actively making it easier for all of us to age well in America. Thank you for listening! Thank you so very much for listening to the podcast. There are so many other shows out there, so the fact that you took the time to listen in really means a lot!

Uncle Walt Whitman was on the vanguard of what is categorized as the Romantic era of American literature. The era is marked by an emphasis on individualism, imagination, the spiritual dimension of nature, and skepticism toward the pure rationalism that claimed reason is the primary source of genuine knowledge independent of sensory experience, empirical observation, or tradition. Me thinks this era, earmarked by nature writing, was a reaction to the mephitic air poisoned by the raging and unregulated waste spewed out the ass of the Industrial Revolution.

For decades, traditional dentistry has treated dental cavities through strategies like placing fillings to replace the damaged tooth structure. But today, thanks to the advent of functional dentistry, science shows that early-stage cavities can be reversed through lifestyle, hygiene, and remineralization strategies. Today, you're going to learn about proven strategies for stopping and reversing tooth decay.   Today's guest, Dr. Staci Whitman is a board-certified dentist and the founder of the first Functional Pediatric Dental Practice in the United States. She is passionate about using root-cause principles to help patients of all ages prevent and treat dental issues. On this episode, Dr. Whitman is sharing the science behind the oral microbiome and real, science-backed strategies for reversing cavities.  In this conversation, you're going to learn about the relationship between dental health and metabolic health, what your oral microbiome needs to thrive, and how your diet affects the health of your teeth and gums. You're also going to learn about healing cavities, how to improve the look of your smile, and so much more. Dr. Whitman is a true expert and pioneer in the field of functional dentistry, and I know you're going to love hearing her insights on this episode of The Model Health Show!   In this episode you'll discover:  What the most common chronic disease is. (3:05)  Why there is a separation between dentistry and medicine. (4:07)  What cavities actually are and how they occur. (6:44)  The main enemy of preventable dental diseases. (9:32)  Why cavities are a metabolic disease. (13:21)  How your breathing impacts your dental health. (17:14)  Realistic strategies for preventing cavities in children. (30:42)  The role your saliva plays in remineralizing your teeth. (35:52)  What hydroxyapatite is. (38:20)  The importance of flossing for cavity prevention. (39:52)  How Dr. Whitman's stance on fluoride has evolved over her career. (44:08)  What gum inflammation can tell you about your overall health. (58:36)   The importance of having strong, resilient gums. (1:03:41)  Natural strategies for whitening your teeth. (1:09:41)  Items mentioned in this episode include:  Organifi.com/Model - Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off + free shipping!  Piquelife.com/model - Get exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions!   Breath by James Nestor - Learn how your breathing impacts your health!  The Institute for Functional Dentistry - Learn more about functional dentistry!   Connect with Dr. Staci Whitman Website / Newsletter / Instagram     Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:   Apple Podcasts  Spotify  Soundcloud  Pandora  YouTube     This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Organifi and Pique.   Organifi makes nutrition easy and delicious for everyone. Take 20% off your order with the code MODEL at organifi.com/model.  Go to Piquelife.com/model for exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions on cutting-edge solutions for your head-to-toe health and beauty transformation.

(00:00 - 4:06) It's Thursday! We found a story about a woman who died at an intersection, so her husband fought for a traffic light and won it. Then he died at that same intersection he fought to get the traffic light. We thought it was ironic, turns out it's not, and LBF gives us the examples of how it would be ironic! (4:06 - 11:04) Today's DM Disaster is from Brent! He was on a service call to repair a boiler, when he got there the woman told him she was sick but gave him directions on the phone, then when he went to the basement to fix the boiler he was in for a surprise when he noticed her son was passed out on the couch! It was the weirdest thing Brent has ever dealt with. That's Brent's DM Disaster! (11:04 - 19:39) HBO's new show Neighbors is basically asking the question nobody wanted answered. What if the person living 10 feet away from you was completely out of their mind? This show has blown LBF and Bob's minds. You have to watch this, are you the bad neighbor. (19:39 - 23:20) Today's Supah Smaht player is Michael from Whitman. Find out if they were Supah Smaht. (23:20 - 27:13) A 21-year-old woman is getting grief for going to a Taylor Swift concert with her dad, LBF say's a daughter can go to a concert with dad if it's his music but not the other way around. (27:13 - 33:39) Alice Evans urged her fan club to send bags of dog poop to her estranged husband, Fantastic Four, star Ioan Gruffudd, after he left her and moved in with his new love. Bob has a few other stories of revenge stories of exes. All this and more on the ROR Morning Show with Bob Bronson and LBF Podcast. Find more great podcasts at bPodStudios.com…The Place To Be For Podcast Discovery! Follow us on our socialsInstagram - @bobandlbfFacebook - The ROR Morning ShowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Predicazione espositiva del Pastore Jonathan Whitman di Matteo capitolo 10 versetti da 21 a 25. Registrata presso il Centro Evangelico Battista di Perugia il 22 febbraio 2026.Titolo del messaggio: "L'inevitabile costo di seguire il Re: Tre istruzioni preziose nella persecuzione"MATTEO 10 V21-2521 Il fratello darà il fratello a morte, e il padre il figlio; i figli insorgeranno contro i genitori e li faranno morire. 22 Sarete odiati da tutti a causa del mio nome; ma chi avrà perseverato sino alla fine sarà salvato. 23 Quando vi perseguiteranno in una città, fuggite in un'altra; perché io vi dico in verità che non avrete finito di percorrere le città d'Israele, prima che il Figlio dell'uomo sia venuto. 24 Un discepolo non è superiore al maestro, né un servo superiore al suo signore. 25 Basti al discepolo essere come il suo maestro e al servo essere come il suo signore. Se hanno chiamato Belzebù il padrone, quanto più chiameranno così quelli di casa sua!

We're going deep today, Slushies. Kathy and Tobi school us on the origin of the word “podcast” with its roots in both early Apple technology and agricultural lingo (think broadcast of seeds). In this episode we're broadcasting our appreciation for poems by Erin Evans. We admire Evans' sound work and her ability to craft powerful lines with plain language. In the first poem, the poet's confrontation of medical jargon reminds Marion of Whitman's poem When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer. An encounter between patient and doctor in Evans' poem underscores the difference between learning and knowing that recalls Leslie Jamison's book of essays, The Empathy Exams.    The second poem's Japanese title evokes the film Rashomon for Jason, who takes issue with the notion that our writerly imaginations are limited only to the words available in our own language. Schadenfreude, anyone? We're digging the close focus on language in these poems. Marion appreciates that the poem elevates a term she initially passed off as one from pop culture wellness. Meanwhile we conflate our Wabi-sabi with our kintsugi and poet Ross Gay with the poet Ross White (who is the actual originator of the gas station sushi theory). But don't let our mistakes keep you from experiencing Evans' powerful endings.   Slushies, if you're attending AWP in March, please stop by and see us at the book fair. We'll be at table 1272. We'd love to see you in person. Thanks, as always, for listening!   At the table: Tobi Kassim, Jason Schneiderman, Kathleen Volk Miller, Marion Wrenn, Lisa Zerkle, and Lillie Volpe (sound engineer)  Author Photo:    Author Bio: Erin Evans was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when she was one year old. Her work is greatly influenced by her experience living with chronic illness. She has had poems published in Defunct, Revel, A Mouthful of Salt, and Nimrod-International Journal, which awarded her its Francine Ringold Award for New Writers. Her work was chosen by Kwame Dawes for his American Life in Poetry column. She lives in Vermont with her beautiful and brilliant kids. Exacerbation She says the word quickly looking down at my file   then back at the x-ray clipped against the glowing box.   My scarred and patchy lungs, and all their flaws  on display, almost make me blush.   Embarrassed that I couldn't do any better, have been better. I focus instead    on the soft ribbons of my ribcage that fan like ghost hands   lit up for Halloween. Again, she says it,   looking at me now  as she sits on the round rolling chair   and reaches for her stethoscope. Exacerbation, which I finally looked up   after years and years of hearing it, simply means a worsening.   But she was taught not to state  the obvious, to disguise the truth   in the language of textbooks, and lectures, years of learning   how best to look right through someone. And I was taught to breathe in when I was told,   to push past that pain in my chest  that has no name, nor chapter in any book.   Komorebi Scott nudges my kayak away from the shore.   The yellow plastic scrapes the sand and seashell bottom  until it glides to the open water, over deep-green seaweed that waves its version of goodbye.    A soft pushing away  a departing of one world, only to enter another,  so vast there are no names for things:   When I die  let it be like this.   Some languages have words for words we never even thought to speak.   In Japanese, for instance, there is a word  for the sunlight filtering through the leaves of a tree.   Tell me, why isn't there a name for this: The ocean's soft  pull, the gentle begging it does,      like a child tugging  at the tail of your shirt,    reminding you it's time to go.   Riches  As I cradle my morning tea I watch her from the window.   Crouched down in the yard, with her hand outstretched. Even   from here I see the arthritis knot and bend her fingers   from years of knitting intricate sweaters and working late-night shifts at the hospital.   The chickens come to her  hesitantly, to peck the scratch from her warm hand.   She told me once that even when  she has nothing to give them   they still peck softly at her wedding band.   They surround her now, their bobbing and dipping beaks   and as they take the seeds she offers,  she smooths the long yellow feathers   that in the right light turn golden.   If I could inherit a single thing from her it would be this patience,   this trust that life will come to you even when your body    is leaving this world slowly, one cell at a time.

Predicazione espositiva del Pastore Jonathan Whitman di Matteo capitolo 10 versetti da 16 a 20. Registrata presso il Centro Evangelico Battista di Perugia il 15 febbraio 2026.Titolo del messaggio: "L'inevitabile costo di seguire il Re: Tre raccomandazioni fondamentali nella persecuzione"MATTEO 10 V16-2016 «Ecco, io vi mando come pecore in mezzo ai lupi; siate dunque prudenti come i serpenti e semplici come le colombe. 17 Guardatevi dagli uomini; perché vi metteranno in mano ai tribunali e vi flagelleranno nelle loro sinagoghe; 18 e sarete condotti davanti a governatori e re per causa mia, per servire di testimonianza davanti a loro e ai pagani. 19 Ma quando vi metteranno nelle loro mani, non preoccupatevi di come parlerete o di quello che dovrete dire; perché in quel momento stesso vi sarà dato ciò che dovrete dire. 20 Poiché non siete voi che parlate, ma è lo Spirito del Padre vostro che parla in voi.

On February 20, the Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, known as IEEPA, does not authorize President Trump's sweeping tariffs. In Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, and the consolidated case, the Court held that the statute does not grant the President the power to impose tariffs under a declaration of economic emergency.  In this episode, we explore what the Court held, why the Justices disagreed about the reasoning, and what this decision might tell us about the future of presidential emergency power. To help us explore these questions are two leading Court watchers and constitutional experts, Zachary Shemtob of SCOTUSblog and Ilya Somin of the George Mason University. Julie Silverbrook, vice president of civic education of the National Constitution Center, moderates.  Resources  Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (2026)  “Supreme Court strikes down tariffs,” SCOTUSblog (2/20/2026)  Ilya Somin, “How the Supreme Court Spared America,” The Atlantic (2/21/2026)  Ilya Somin, “The Supreme Court Spurns a Presidential Power Grab,” The Dispatch (2/23/2026)  Ilya Somin, “Trump's new tariffs are another dangerous presidential power grab,” Boston Globe (2/24/2026)  Ilya Somin, “Not Everything Is an Emergency,” The Dispatch (1/31/2025)  “Are Trump's Tariffs Lawful?,” We the People (11/06/2025)  Biden v. Nebraska (2023)  Whitman v. American Trucking Associations, Inc. (2001)  Dames & Moore v. Regan (1981)  Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer (1953)  United States v. Yoshida International, Inc. (CCPA, 1975)  United States v. Curtiss-Wright Export Corp. (1936)  Schechter Poultry Corp. v. United States (1935) Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at ⁠podcast@constitutioncenter.org⁠⁠ Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr Explore the ⁠⁠America at 250 Civic Toolkit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Sign up⁠⁠ to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen Join us for an upcoming ⁠⁠live program⁠⁠ or watch recordings on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Support our important work ⁠⁠Donate

Laurence checks in with Jeremy Werner of Illini Inquirer to talk about the run of program-wide success, Illinois Athletics has had.Episode Log:1:30 Golden Era?6:32 Josh Whitman best Athletic Directer in the country9:49: Whitman's foresight11:21 Brett Bielema is built for Illinois13:47 Brett's tenure vs Lovie Smith's tenure20:00 Brad Underwood's Evolution24:26 Connecting Champaign to Chicago27:00 The Great Terry Boers28:32 Jeremy's White Sox TakesOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Research shows that happiness reaches its lowest point in midlife, even while life is still very much in motion.What if this uneasy chapter is not a sign that something is wrong, but a shift in perspective, as expectations change and women begin questioning how they want the second half of life to feel?For this conversation, I'm joined by aging expert Debra Whitman. We talk about why mindset can influence longevity, why relationships shape long-term health more than diet or exercise, and how aging can become a period of clarity and choice.Debra Whitman is Chief Public Policy Officer at AARP and author of The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Biggest Questions of Mid-Life and Beyond. She is a PhD economist and former Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging. She currently leads national and global policy and research initiatives focused on aging, longevity, and economic and health security.What's Discussed:(02:38) Why aging is framed as decline and what research reveals instead(04:17) The U-shaped happiness curve and why midlife often feels hardest(09:32) How early money and health choices shape the second half of life(10:35) Five lifestyle behaviors tied to longer life and why small changes count(14:54) Why divorce rates peak in midlife and what hormones have to do with it(18:06) Caregiving and the sandwich generation when responsibility accelerates(22:54) Why relationship quality predicts long-term health more than habits alone(29:56) How mindset about aging affects longevity, brain health, and heart healthThank You to Our Sponsors:Sign up for The Well Drop NewsletterFind out more about Amber Berger: Website: http://thewelldrop.com Instagram: @thewelldropFind out more about Debra Whitman:LinkedIn: @debra-whitmanInstagram: @drdebwhitman

Ex-Baker Tilly CEO takes helm at a new “category” of CPA firm.By Rory Henry CFP®, BFA™For CPA TrendlinesFull show notes hereWhen CPA firms talk about growth, the conversation often centers on acquisitions, headcount, or revenue targets.But Alan Whitman, the ex-Baker Tilly CEO and newly named CEO of a private-equity-backed hybrid, says sustainable growth requires something deeper: clarity of strategy, shared language, and systems that enable people to perform at scale.MORE Rory Henry and The Holistic Guide to Wealth Management | Holistic Guide to Wealth Management

WBZ NewsRadio’s Jim MacKay reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel Whitman is the host and creator of The Western Spirit, a podcast and YouTube series produced from Israel that explores the cultural, political, and ideological challenges facing Western civilization today.X: @arielwhi1YT:  @thewesternspirit  WHAT IS THEJEWFUNCTION - A 10min EXPLANATIONhttps://youtu.be/5TlUt5FqVgQLISTEN TO THE MYSTERY BOOK PODCAST SERIES:https://tinyurl.com/y7tmfpesSETH'S BOOK:https://www.antidotetoantisemitism.com/FREE AUDIOBOOK (With Audible trial) OF THE JEWISH CHOICE - UNITY OR ANTISEMITISM:https://amzn.to/3u40evCLIKE/SHARE/SUBSCRIBEFollow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram @thejewfunctionSUPPORT US ON PATREONpatreon.com/thejewfunction

Poetry is the oldest of the arts. Long before there were written words, there were poems—spoken, sung, and remembered. It may even be one of the things that made us human according to historians way smarter than myself. The human brain just seems wired for rhythm, pattern, and story. Those ancient receptors feed the imagination and stir the emotions. In that way, poetry didn't just reflect culture—it helped *create* it. So, what exactly *is* poetry? Im not sure I want to open that debate here, but wonder how can something so ancient still feel so immediate? Let me offer ten observations that might help us see what makes poetry different from any other form of language. First, poetry is universal. You can go anywhere on the planet, in any century, and find itid speculate it may be—because there is no society without poetry. It is a language of the human soul, expressed in infinite tongues. Second, it's our oldest art form. Before brushes, before clay, poetry used the body itself—the voice, the ear, the heartbeat. Movement, and community. Ancient peoples shaped their words to be remembered, because they had no other way to keep their stories alive. Third, poetry was born an oral art. It was speech made musical—organized through rhythm and repetition so that memory could hold it. You could say poetry was the very first memory technology. Fourth, poetry is performative. In pre-literate cultures, it lived in rhythm and motion—sung, chanted, and danced. It wasn't meant to sit on a page; it was meant to live in the air. Fifth, poetry is mnemonic. Rhyme and meter weren't just about beauty—they were survival tools. When people recited their myths, their laws, their wisdom, they did it in verse because verse could be remembered word-for-word, generation after generation. Sixth, poetry is evocative. It doesn't instruct by argument but by enchantment. The music of its words lowers our defenses, stirs the imagination, and opens doors in the memory we didn't know were there. Seventh, poetry is formal. The very shape and rhythm of a poem signal that this is *special* speech—set apart from everyday talk. Even when we read free verse, its visual and rhythmic choices still announce: this language asks for your attention. Eighth, poetry is sacred. In its earliest forms, it was used to speak to the divine—to praise, to mourn, to invoke, to remember. Poets were priests and priestesses, shamans and prophets. Even now, poets like Whitman or Blake seek vision and revelation through the line and the breath. Ninth, poetry is magical. Long before science, people believed words could change the world, and in a way, they still can. A love poem is a spell to move the beloved's heart. An elegy calls the dead back into memory. Even a satire can shrink its target down to human size. Poetry transforms perception—that's its power and its charm. And lastly—tenth—poetry civilizes. From Orpheus in Greek myth to the epics of Homer, to the Psalms, the Quran, the Vedas, the book of Kings—civilizations have risen around poetic memory. Nations find themselves through their poets. A tribe becomes a people when it begins to sing its story. So what, then, is poetry? Simply put, poetry is a special way of speaking that invites a special way of listening. It is an art of language that carries meaning not only in what is said but in *how* it sounds, how it moves, and how it makes us feel. ...In the end, poetry exists to delight, to instruct, to console, and to commemorate. It wakes us up—to life, to loss, to wonder, to each other. That, I believe, is the enduring purpose of poetry: to change, in small but meaningful ways, the way we live. https://bit.ly/CafeSyDCommunityhttps://bit.ly/SyD-PODPodcast https://bit.ly/SyD-TVYouTube

Marcus_Whitman

In today's episode, our discussion features Eric Whitman, MD; and Vishal Patel, MD, FAAD, FACMS. Dr Whitman is medical director of the oncology service line with Atlantic Health System in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr Patel is an associate professor of dermatology and medicine at the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences, as well as the director of the Cutaneous Oncology Program at the GW Cancer Center in Washington, DC. In our exclusive interview, Drs Whitman and Patel discussed the evolving treatment paradigm for patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC), emphasizing the role of neoadjuvant and adjuvant immunotherapies like cemiplimab and pembrolizumab. They noted that key factors for surgical candidacy include tumor size, location, and patient factors like age and comorbidities. They also emphasized that multidisciplinary collaboration is crucial for optimal outcomes. Furthermore, they highlighted future directions for CSCC management, including personalized medicine, genetic testing for recurrence risk, and expanding immunotherapy use to immunosuppressed patients. They also noted that ongoing trials aim to optimize treatment doses and explore new immunotherapy combinations.  

Predicazione espositiva del Pastore Jonathan Whitman di Matteo capitolo 10 versetti da 11 a 15. Registrata presso il Centro Evangelico Battista di Perugia il 25 gennaio 2026.Titolo del messaggio: "La Parola che viaggia: Tre istruzioni pratiche prima di andare in missione"MATTEO 10 V11-1511 In qualunque città o villaggio sarete entrati, informatevi se vi sia qualcuno degno, e lì rimanete finché partirete. 12 Quando entrerete nella casa, salutatela. 13 Se quella casa ne è degna, venga la vostra pace su di essa; se invece non ne è degna, la vostra pace torni a voi. 14 Se qualcuno non vi riceve né ascolta le vostre parole, uscendo da quella casa o da quella città, scuotete la polvere dai vostri piedi. 15 In verità vi dico che, nel giorno del giudizio, la sorte del paese di Sodoma e Gomorra sarà più tollerabile di quella di tale città.

In this 1970s interview, Ram Dass sits down with psychologist Daniel Goleman to discuss why people aren't happier, the power of meditation, and the delight of simplicity. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ramdass and get on your way to being your best self.This podcast is also sponsored by Magic Mind. Visit https://www.magicmind.com/ramdasshere to get 20% off of your order!This episode of Here and Now is a conversation between Ram Dass and Daniel Goleman. Daniel begins by asking Ram Dass to help us understand why people aren't happier. Ram Dass discusses the suffering that arises from clinging to sense experiences, our strong attachment to our identities, and awakening to the realization that there is no absolute reality.Daniel asks, practically speaking, how a person can begin to change. Ram Dass explores how real change comes from within, not from external circumstances. We can embrace the delight of simplicity and learn how to quiet our minds.Ram Dass provides an example of the power of meditation. He and Daniel discuss entering the space behind thought and how the intellect is a terrific servant but a terrible master. Ultimately, it's better to be identified with our being, rather than our knowing or doing. The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to engage in meaningful discussions about the podcast. We invite you to join us and share your curiosities, insights, and wisdom. Sign up for the General Fellowship to receive event invitations directly in your inbox.About Daniel Goleman:Daniel is an internationally known psychologist and author. His New York Times bestselling book, Emotional Intelligence, was named one of the 25 “Most Influential Business Management Books” by TIME Magazine. Daniel is also a board member of the Mind & Life Institute, an organization that fosters dialogues and research collaborations among contemplative practitioners and scientists. Daniel has organized a series of intensive conversations between the Dalai Lama and scientists, and further merged Dharma and science, coauthoring Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body. Learn more about Daniel's work at danielgoleman.infoAbout Ram Dass:Ram Dass's spirit has been a guiding light for generations, carrying millions along on the journey. Ram Dass teaches that through the Bhakti practice of unconditional love, we can all connect with our true nature. Through these teachings, Ram Dass has shared a little piece of his guru, Maharaj-ji, with all who have listened to him. Learn more at ramdass.org.“But we don't yet appreciate the delight that comes from simplicity. Some of our poets, people like Whitman and all, have described it, but we've never really bought it yet. We really don't understand that in that simplicity lies a space in which one can plumb one's own depths of being and appreciate that who you are is an entity that has taken birth, that is passing through a series of experiences, all of which are useful in order to awaken to one's deeper self.” – Ram DassSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Predicazione espositiva del Pastore Jonathan Whitman di Matteo capitolo 10 versetti da 5 a 10. Registrata presso il Centro Evangelico Battista di Perugia il 18 gennaio 2026.Titolo del messaggio: "L'importanza delle giuste priorità: Quattro lezioni importanti dalla prima missione degli apostoli"MATTEO 10 V5-105 Questi sono i dodici che Gesù mandò, dando loro queste istruzioni: «Non andate tra i pagani e non entrate in nessuna città dei Samaritani, 6 ma andate piuttosto verso le pecore perdute della casa d'Israele. 7 Andando, predicate e dite: "Il regno dei cieli è vicino". 8 Guarite gli ammalati, risuscitate i morti, purificate i lebbrosi, scacciate i demòni; gratuitamente avete ricevuto, gratuitamente date. 9 Non provvedetevi d'oro, né d'argento, né di rame nelle vostre cinture, 10 né di sacca da viaggio, né di due tuniche, né di calzari, né di bastone, perché l'operaio è degno del suo nutrimento.

Predicazione espositiva del Pastore Jonathan Whitman di Matteo capitolo 10 versetti da 1 a 4. Registrata presso il Centro Evangelico Battista di Perugia l'11 gennaio 2026.Titolo del messaggio: "Quando il Re chiama: Tre lezioni importanti dalla chiamata alla missione degli Apostoli"MATTEO 10 V1-41 Poi, chiamati a sé i suoi dodici discepoli, diede loro il potere di scacciare gli spiriti immondi e di guarire qualunque malattia e qualunque infermità. 2 I nomi dei dodici apostoli sono questi: il primo, Simone detto Pietro, e Andrea suo fratello; Giacomo di Zebedeo e Giovanni suo fratello; 3 Filippo e Bartolomeo; Tommaso e Matteo il pubblicano; Giacomo d'Alfeo e Taddeo; 4 Simone lo Zelota e Giuda l'Iscariota, quello stesso che poi lo tradì.

In this episode, Rory speaks with Alan Whitman, former CEO and Chairman of Baker Tilly, new CEO of Nichols Cauley, and author of Break the Mold: How to Achieve Transformational Change, Scale, and Growth Simultaneously. Discover how Alan led Baker Tilly through 3x revenue growth and over 20 acquisitions—not by chasing numbers, but by changing mindsets. Learn why strategy isn't about activity, but about clarity of direction, and how firms can grow by building “communication, sales, and talent engines” that scale through systems, not individual effort. Alan outlines why “bigger isn't better—better is better,” how language creates alignment, and why discipline equals freedom in partner-led firms. He also reveals insights from his new role leading a private equity–backed multidisciplinary platform focused on serving SMBs in the Southeast. Want to know what Alan means by “fist to five,” “sugar highs,” and freedom within a framework? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this Break the Mold conversation with Alan Whitman.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses Illinois basketball's 81-55 win over Rutgers, a few new transfer additions and DL Angelo McCullom planning to enter the transfer portal before a 40-minute sitdown conversation with Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman, who discusses Illini football's 2025 season, why this is a big offseason for the program and the state of college athletics and where it's going. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When your year’s earnings are stolen and you need a quick way to make some cash on the cheap, you invent chocolate chip cookies. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom-and-pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector and storyteller. I’m Steven’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. So here’s one of those. [North Texas Gutters Ad] Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast. Dave Young here, along with Stephen Semple. Gosh, Stephen just keeps coming up with topics that are just so near and dear to my heart, and I think I might know the essence of this. Is it an empire? We’re going to talk about the birth of the chocolate chip cookie. Stephen Semple: Sure, but what’s the empire? There’s a lot sold? Dave Young: There’s a lot of… Boy, if you would have invested in chocolate chip cookies back in the day, think how much you’d have today. I’m guessing this has to do with Toll House- Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: … and the inn… Was it an inn or a woman’s name? Stephen Semple: Yes. Inn. Dave Young: It was an inn. They’ve told the story I think on the bags or something. Anyway, have at it. I’m all in on chocolate chip cookies. Stephen Semple: So it’s the late 1920s and cookies have actually emerged as a business. The National Biscuit Company, Nabisco- Dave Young: 1920s. Stephen Semple: … yeah, has been a top seller for the last 20 years with their Oreo, mainly bought in stores, not made at home. Basically, to really understand the birth, we’ve got to go back to Whitman, Massachusetts, to Ruth Wakefield, who taught Home Ec, and she was also college-educated and she was interested in cooking. Ruth, her husband Ken, quit their job, invest their life savings into converting a 19th-century old home into a restaurant. They want to create a restaurant of their dreams, has these seven tables, doing traditional New England food, even has a kid’s menu with a dessert menu, but by the time they open the doors, it’s 1930. They’ve invested two years in doing this. Dave Young: Oh, no. And? Stephen Semple: And they’re down to their last few dollars. Now, they had picked a location with lots of traffic. They had picked a location that was basically where wealthy people traveled from Boston to Cape Cod and went through this area. They called the restaurant the Toll House. Now, because it was located on an old toll road, it was not the toll building, but it was located on an old toll road. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: Things started slow, but word got out and it started to get busy and they were known for their desserts, including the simplest. They did this butter pecan cookie that came with ice cream. Soon, customers are requesting the cookie without the ice cream. So they add cookies, they add these cookies as a standalone dessert. It’s 1935. It’s Labor Day. It’s the end of season. They’ve got lots of cash. They’ve done really well, and they are robbed. Dave Young: Oh, no. Stephen Semple: All their money is gone. They’re now at this crisis point because they’re the end of the season- Dave Young: Were they keeping all their money in a cookie jar? Stephen Semple: Perhaps. Basically, it’s the end of the season, they have no money, and they need to make something that is affordable, but it won’t cost much to make so they can create cash. They start with the butter pecan cookie, but then, she has this idea of a chocolate cookie. Dave Young: Yeah, pecans are expensive. Stephen Semple: Right, right. So Ruth says, “Okay, here’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to take a baker’s chocolate bar. I’m going to cut it up and add it to this cookie.” That was the idea. Now, they’re made out of baker’s chocolate, which is unsweetened, and it didn’t work out so well, and so they then started taking a Nestle semi-sweet bar and they took basically an ice pick to that and chip it away and let small pieces into it, which then created this sweetness without it being overly sweet. Dave Young: Yeah, because you’ve got the sweetness of the sugar and the dough and all of that working for you, too. Stephen Semple: Yeah, and they called them chocolate crunch cookies. Dave Young: Chocolate crunch cookies. Stephen Semple: Because remember it was the pecan. They were still a pecan with the chocolate chips. Dave Young: Oh, okay. Stephen Semple: And people started asking for the recipe. In fact, Boston Globe newspaper published the recipe and the recipe went crazy. Now- Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: … enter Edouard Muller, who’s the Nestle CEO, and he’s in the US office. Sales are down 60% because war breaks out in Europe, not down in the US, but he wants to break into the US market because the US market is small for them at that point. He sees this sales spike in the Northeast. He’s like, “There’s this 500% increase in sales around Whitman, Massachusetts area.” Dave Young: Of Nestle chocolate. Stephen Semple: Right. He’s like, “What’s going on with that?” So he approaches them about buying the rights for the recipe. Dave Young: Okay. Didn’t know you could do that, but sure. Stephen Semple: Well, and in many ways, one could argue it was published by the newspaper, so it was in public domain, but he approaches them and he says, “Look, I want the rights to this recipe.” They pay her a dollar for it, plus hire her as a consultant, publish the recipe on the package and share the name of the restaurant so it also promotes the restaurant. That’s the deal they cut. Dave Young: Toll House. Yeah. Okay. Stephen Semple: Nestle changes how their bar is made, making it easier to cut up, and they rebrand and sales drop. Dave Young: Sales dropped? Stephen Semple: Yeah. Because what they find is the texture’s all wrong, people can’t break it along the lines of the bar and all this other stuff. So they have this crazy idea: why not just sell the broken pieces? Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: And they start off calling them Nestle Toll House Morsels. Dave Young: Yeah, brilliant. Stephen Semple: The other thing he does is he gets it out of the candy aisle and puts it in the baking aisle. Because that was the other problem is it was sitting in the candy aisle. Dave Young: It’s where it belongs. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Put it in the baking aisle. Sales soar. Now remember the story of Ruth chipping off the chocolate? So why’d they call them morsels? People, because they knew the story, were calling them chips. Dave Young: Chips. Chocolate chips. Stephen Semple: Right. Now global sales in Nestle in 1945 rise 125% to 225 million, which would be about four billion today. During the war, they advertise, “Bake for your soldiers overseas,” and offer this as a recipe. Now, following World War II, we come into the convenience age and we have the new Nestle CEO, Carl Abegg, who does pre-made cookie doughs, and he launches those in 1955. And here’s the thing. When we talked about this as being the birth of the chocolate chip cookie, up until 1950, the bestselling cookie was Oreo. Dave Young: Really? Okay. Stephen Semple: Yeah. 1955, Oreo is no longer the favorite cookie that has been for decades, is now the chocolate chip cookie. Dave Young: In a package like Chips Ahoy or something? Stephen Semple: Yeah. Well, just like chocolate chip… Yeah, just basically that ends up becoming the category. Dave Young: But you couldn’t make Oreos. Stephen Semple: Well, that’s true. That’s true. But the point is, it starts to shift. Now Nabisco starts to also want to enter the race with something new. Lee Bickmore wants to get into this game, but now not with a prepackaged chocolate chip cookie. The problem was, how do you make something shelf-stable, can’t use eggs and butter, they are hard and not chewy but they still taste good, they’re crispy rather than chewy? He does this test market with children and parents, and they also remove the nuts from the original recipe. So now what they’ve got is they’ve got this hard, crispy cookie with no nuts in it, and they decide to package that up. Well, what’s a great fun name to put on it? Chips Ahoy. Dave Young: Chips Ahoy. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right? Fun way to emphasize a large number of chocolate chips. Dave Young: And it’s all chips. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. They advertise on kids’ shows and magazines. They have a cookie man as the character, and they advertise there’s 16 chips in it. Dave Young: So kids are breaking them apart, counting them. Stephen Semple: Yeah. That was Nabisco entering the race, and then basically Nestle does these attack ads saying the real Toll House cookie needs to be baked at home, and so this whole chocolate chip cookie war happens. But the part I wanted to talk about on this was what I thought was really interesting was the evolution of this idea of a chocolate chip. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell Ad] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off, and trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: What I thought was really interesting was the evolution of this idea of a chocolate chip. It came from this person having this restaurant, making the desserts, hit this point where, holy smokes, we’ve got to come up with something that is small-priced, that we can easily make, that we can create some cash, and she just decides, “Well, I’m just going to hack some stuff off of this bar of chocolate.” Advertises the recipe, it gets no one. And the smart part, we’ve got to give Nestle… It would be one thing to say this is all a creation of Ruth Wakefield, we have to give Nestle some credit here. They noticed a sales increase in a particular market where they were doing nothing different and they went, “Hmm, we should investigate this.” They discovered this idea about the recipe and they approached her. And then, when they did the sales of it and it didn’t work, they recognized, “Maybe we need to do something different.” Look, it’d be easy for a lot of businesses to go, “Well, that’s just a Massachusetts thing,” and dismiss it rather than going, “Okay, let’s actually do it in chips and let’s actually get it into the baking aisle rather than the candy aisle.” So to me, there’s two stories here. There’s Ruth Whitmore’s story in terms of the crating of this chocolate chip and the recipe, but there’s also the story of Nestle who did not give up on the idea and figured a few things out that really brought it into the mainstream. Dave Young: Yeah. If you can’t sell your product on its own, figure out what people are using it for and help with that, help people make more of that. Stephen Semple: Yes. Edouard Muller deserves some of the credit on this as well, as well as Ruth. Dave Young: Yeah. I think it’s interesting that Nestle always called them, they still call them morsels. Stephen Semple: They do. Dave Young: I had a dog once that ate a bag of chocolate chips, and that’s what we always called them was chocolate chips. Stephen Semple: Correct. Dave Young: Nobody in the home ever calls them morsels. Stephen Semple: And I think on the packaging, aren’t they chocolate chip morsels or something? Dave Young: No, they’re morsels. Stephen Semple: Oh, they still are morsels. Dave Young: I still looked it up, they’re Nestle Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels. We could dive into the nuance of that, but it’s almost like Kleenex, right? Maybe they didn’t want chocolate chip. Maybe they wanted chocolate chip to just remain as the generic- Stephen Semple: Maybe. Dave Young: … name for these little pieces of chocolate, and the morsels, they wanted to keep that identity. I don’t know. I don’t know, but it’s interesting. I just quickly Googled, and Nestle has the recipe on and the story on their website and they- Stephen Semple: They do. Dave Young: … show the ingredients as a bag of chocolate chip morsels. Stephen Semple: They still honor that story, yeah. Dave Young: Yeah, it’s amazing. By the way, the dog turned out okay. Stephen Semple: That’s good. Dave Young: It was a little dachshund. By the way, you’re not supposed to give chocolate to dogs. My kids were eating a bowl of chocolate chips and left it on the floor. Stephen Semple: Oh, dear. Dave Young: This poor little dachshund ate them and it wasn’t pretty for a while. Stephen Semple: What was the dachshund’s name, Dave? Can you remember? Dave Young: Oh, gosh, that was… Stephen Semple: Chip? Dave Young: No, I think it was Dixie maybe. We should’ve called her Chip. It happened on a cold night during a blizzard and we ended up having to get the veterinarian out of his house. He went down and met us and gave her a sedative because she was just shaking like a leaf on a tree. Stephen Semple: Yeah? Wow. Dave Young: I won’t tell you why we had to put her in the bathtub. Stephen Semple: No, we don’t need that. Dave Young: The chocolate was- Stephen Semple: We don’t need that part of the story. Dave Young: … rocketing out the other end of the dog. Where were we? Chocolate chip cookie. Stephen Semple: What’s interesting here is it would be easy to sit there and say Ruth didn’t get a great deal on this because it led to this massive product for Nestle at the same time. It’s one of those ones that’s hard to say because what I wasn’t able to find out is what the consulting agreement looked like in terms of how much was she being paid on that, because who knows, that might’ve been a lot of money. Again, it’s one of those ones, I thought it was interesting because so many companies today… One of the biggest challenges that I have with finding these stories is so many companies today have given up telling the origin story, like how did this idea come to be? One of the things that’s interesting is, now it might be a legal obligation, but one of the things that’s interesting is Nestle’s still telling the story of the origin of this idea of the morsels, that it came from this person and this place. I actually think they need to lean into it more, but companies are not telling, they’re not telling these early stories. They’re very, very hard to find. What we know is people connect with those stories. They’re interesting, right? “Oh, this thing happened.” And don’t tell it in a phony way, tell it in an authentic way. So I commend Nestle for still telling that story and honoring that story and having that original recipe, and I think war companies need to be telling that story, and it can be the origin of a business, can also be the origin of a product. Dave Young: Well, here’s what we know about story. In terms of memory in humans, a well-told story becomes autobiographical vicarious memory. So when I hear the story of the Toll House cookie recipe and the struggles of owning a restaurant on a busy road and the Depression, and then you finally invent this cookie that people end up loving, the little part of me experiences that story. Stephen Semple: Right. Dave Young: Right? Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: And when I bite into one of those cookies, if I might remember that story and go, “Oh, this is the cookie that those people along that toll road were eating back in 1935.” Businesses think that all I need to do is tell you how the cookie tastes and what it’s made of, and you’ll be great with that, but no. The story seals it in my memory. It literally becomes part of my memory because it was told to me in story form. And that’s a powerful, powerful lesson. Even if you’re a plumber or veterinarian, we want to know your origin story. If you’re a veterinarian, there’s no way you became a veterinarian because you hated pets. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Right? You fell in love with the idea of helping animals at some point in your life. I want to know that story, right? Stephen Semple: Look, I’m going to put a plug in right now. Go over to usingstoriestosell.com, sign up for a 90-minute starter session, and we’ll help you tell that story. We’ll help you figure it out. You’ll walk out at that 90 minutes for the first draft of what we call your origin story. There’s a little bit of homework and whatnot you have to do, but go over to Using Stories to Sell and we’ll help with that story. Again, one of the things I found is interesting is Nestle still telling that story, and so many companies have moved on from telling it. Look, I think they could tell it better. I think they could tell it with more emotion. I commend them for doing it. Look, Budweiser does that in an interesting way every time you see the Budweiser wagon with the draft horses pulling- Dave Young: Yeah, with the Clydesdales. Stephen Semple: With the Clydesdales. That’s a way of saying,” “Hey, we’ve been around as a company for a long, long time,” in this really simple manner of using that. It’s brilliant, and people connect with it. Dave Young: Yeah. We love it. We love story. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: It’s basically our operating system. Stephen Semple: It really is. It really is. Dave Young: It is. Well, thank you for the story of Toll House. Stephen Semple: All right. Awesome. Thanks, David. Dave Young: I feel like I don’t need a cookie because I’ve been watching my calorie intake. It’s working. Stephen Semple: There you go. Dave Young: I’m not going to have a cookie, but I’m going to think about a cookie. Stephen Semple: Well, and Dave, you’re doing really well. Dave shared at the beginning of this about how you’re fitting into some clothes that you’ve… Look, anytime we fit into some old clothes that we haven’t worn in a long time, that’s a good damn day. Dave Young: I agree. This is a pullover that I got at Whistler up in Canada almost 20 years ago. 2006 is when I was up there. It looks brand new. I could sell it as vintage. Probably should. Stephen Semple: There you go. You’re looking good, Dave. Dave Young: Thanks, Stephen. Thank you for another exciting episode of The Empire Builders. We’ll talk to you next time. Stephen Semple: All right. Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us, subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave us a big, fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. If you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute empire building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

Last year, I compiled my first-ever “Best Of the Year” show. It was such fun to make, and received such a great response from listeners, that I decided to make it an annual tradition. While I could only include a handful of authors from the past year, this episode provides a fun Whitman's Sampler of the kinds of conversations available in our archives. Listen as Adam Johnson, Wally Lamb, and Chris Whitaker tell us where their stories come from. Laila Lalami teaches us to read like a writer. Amy Bloom and Bruce Holsinger offer their thoughts on revision. Patrick Ryan (via Ann Patchett) shares his insights about how to write war scenes with authority, and Richard Russo talks about the moral dilemma of using the people in our lives for material. Authors in this episode include Jess Walter (So Far Gone), Wally Lamb (The River is Waiting), Richard Russo (Life and Art), Amy Bloom (I'll Be Right Here), Laila Lalami (The Dream Hotel), Joan Silber (Mercy), Chris Whitaker (All the Colors of the Dark), Adam Johnson (The Wayfinder), Patrick Ryan (Buckeye), Bruce Holsinger (Culpability), Eric Puchner (Dream State) and Colum McCann (Twist). The Jane Smiley essay that Laila Lalami refers to can be found here. And Joan Silber's book about how to use time in fiction can be found here. For nearly 28 years, Writers on Writing has delivered MFA-level advice from some of our world's most accomplished living authors – all without the hefty price-tag. We've grown only by word of mouth and rely only on listener support. So, if you like what you hear, help us spread the word! For more information on Writers on Writing and to become a supporter, visit our Patreon page. For a one-time donation, visit Ko-fi. You can find hundreds of past interviews on our website. You can help out the show and indie bookstores by buying books at our bookstore on bookshop.org. It's stocked with titles by our guest authors, as well as our personal favorites. And on Spotify, you'll find an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. It's perfect for writing. Look for the artist, Just My Type. Email the show at writersonwritingpodcast@gmail.com. We love to hear from our listeners! (Recorded in December 2025) Host: Barbara DeMarco-BarrettHost: Marrie StoneMusic: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)

My links:My Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/rhetoricrevolutionSend me a voice message!: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liam-connerlyTikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mrconnerly?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠Email: ⁠rhetoricrevolution@gmail.com⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connerlyliam/Podcast | Latin in Layman's - A Rhetoric Revolution https://open.spotify.com/show/0EjiYFx1K4lwfykjf5jApM?si=b871da6367d74d92YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MrConnerly _____________________________________________________________Alexiou,Margaret. 2002. The Ritual Lament in Greek Tradition. 2nd ed. Lanham,MD: Rowman and Littlefield.Cairns,Douglas L. 1993. Aidōs: The Psychology and Ethics of Honour and Shame inAncient Greek Literature. Oxford: Clarendon Press.Cook,Erwin. 2003. “The Function of Apoina in the Iliad.” Phoenix57 (1–2): 1–20.Crotty,Kevin. 1994. The Poetics of Supplication: Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press.Donlan,Walter. 1982. “Reciprocity in Homer.” Classical Philology 77 (2):97–107.Garland,Robert. 1985. The Greek Way of Death. Ithaca, NY: Cornell UniversityPress.Gould,John. 1973. “Hiketeia.” Journal of Hellenic Studies 93: 74–103.Griffin,Jasper. 1980. Homer on Life and Death. Oxford: Clarendon Press.Homer.2011. Iliad. Edited by D. B. Monro and T. W. Allen. Perseus DigitalLibrary. (Used for line reference.)Mackie,Hilary Susan. 2001. “Homeric Iliad 24.25–54: The Death of Hector and the ‘DumbEarth'.” Classical Quarterly 51 (1): 1–11.Mauss,Marcel. 1990. The Gift: The Form and Reason for Exchange in ArchaicSocieties. Translated by W. D. Halls. London: Routledge.Naiden, F.S. 2006. Ancient Supplication. Oxford: Oxford University Press.Parker,Robert. 1983. Miasma: Pollution and Purification in Early Greek Religion.Oxford: Clarendon Press.Redfield,James M. 1975. Nature and Culture in the Iliad: The Tragedy of Hector.Chicago: University of Chicago Press.Richardson,Nicholas. 1993. The Iliad: A Commentary. Vol. 6, Books 21–24.Edited by G. S. Kirk. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.Schein,Seth L. 1984. The Mortal Hero: An Introduction to Homer's Iliad.Berkeley: University of California Press.Seaford,Richard. 1994. Reciprocity and Ritual: Homer and Tragedy in the DevelopingCity-State. Oxford: Clarendon Press.Shay,Jonathan. 1994. Achilles in Vietnam: Combat Trauma and the Undoing ofCharacter. New York: Scribner.Tsagalis,Christos. 2004. Epic Grief: Personal Lament in Homer's Iliad. Berlin:Walter de Gruyter.Whitman,Cedric H. 1958. Homer and the Heroic Tradition. Cambridge, MA: HarvardUniversity Press.Zecchin deFasano, Giulia. 2007. “Suplicio y reconocimiento: Príamo y Aquiles en IlíadaXXIV.472–551.” Synthesis 7: 57–68. 

Listen as Lauren Whitman reads her blog, "He Came to Earth . . . He Came for Us," in which she considers the cosmic breakthrough when God entered our shattered world. You can read the blog here. CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.  

The Origin of All Songs song featured here is just one version of an excerpt from Walt Whitman's Song of Myself. The version featured here is a country song. Did you ever think you'd here Whitman's Song of Myself as an actual song?And, if you listen to the following YouTube playlist, you'll hear The Origin of All Songs as folk music, pop, more pop, rock, Christian, rap, and reggae.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBmBDUpR8MYIVCMZlHKtzjy2W8F6tt6pTI shared the above playlist because I want you to see how many versions of a song can be built from your poem, blog post, podcast episode, or book excerpt. Your songs, generated by AI, can supercharge your exposure on YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, and Facebook reels.And you can create songs from every one of your blog posts, book pages, podcast episodes, etc.The program I've been using to create songs from my blog posts and poems is Mureka.AI (https://www.mureka.ai/?utm_source=rewardful&via=7aa6dd).A number of people commented on the last song I shared (Something True. One called it the best motivation he has had in 2025. Note: I wrote the lyrics for that song and used Mureka to add the music and performance.You can do the same with your book excerpts, poems, etc. I am now a songwriter or, at least, a lyricist!The Origin of All Songs LyricsHere are the lyrics for The Origin of All Songs excerpt from Whitman's Song of Myself:I celebrate myself, and sing myself,And what I assume you shall assume,For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.I loaf and invite my soul,I lean and loaf at my ease observing a spear of summer grass.My tongue, every atom of my blood, formed from this soil, this air,Born here of parents born here from parents the same, and their parents the same,I, now thirty-seven years old in perfect health begin,Hoping to cease not till death.Creeds and schools in abeyance,Retiring back a while sufficed at what they are, but never forgotten,I harbor for good or bad, I permit to speak at every hazard,Nature without check with original energy.Have you reckoned a thousand acres much? have you reckoned the earth much?Have you practiced so long to learn to read?Have you felt so proud to get at the meaning of poems?Stop this day and night with me and you shall possess the origin of all poems,You shall possess the good of the earth and sun, (there are millions of suns left,)You shall no longer take things at second or third hand, nor look through the eyes of the dead, nor feed on the spectres in books,You shall not look through my eyes either, nor take things from me,You shall listen to all sides and filter them from your self.Stop this day and night with meand you shall possess the origin of all songs,You shall possess the good of the earth and sun.Stop this day and night with meand you shall possess the origin of all songs,You shall possess the good of the earth and sun.Notice that I included two choruses of three lines that were not in the original poem, but which make the excerpt more song-like.Book Marketing Success is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmarketing.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for December 1, 2025. The guest and topics for this podcast includes Brockton City Council President Jeff Thompson breaks down the latest on the November election recount ahead of the December 6th continuation. Whitman business owner Richard Rosen shares his take on the school district's $1.4 million deficit and the layoffs impacting 25 teachers and paraprofessionals. Plymouth County Commissioner Greg Hanley provides a fresh update on county projects and what residents should know heading into 2026. Massasoit Theatre Company's Mark Rocheteau & lead actor Emily Crosta (pictured) with a behind-the-scenes look at The Prom opening soon at the Buckley Performing Arts Center. Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and Alcoholics Anonymous. Do you have a topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes & Spotify today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci, Copyright © 2025.

On this episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are joined by IFBB Bikini Pro Courtney Whitman, South Dakota's first ever IFBB Bikini Pro!  Courtney is a talented cosmetologist, wife, and mom to her 13-year-old daughter and earned her pro card this summer at Masters Nationals. Courtney discusses her initial motivation to get fit, the dynamics of being coached by her husband, and the challenges of navigating judge feedback. She emphasizes the importance of resilience and mindset in overcoming setbacks, particularly after her pro debut. The conversation also touches on family support, the unique challenges of coaching a spouse, and the innovative NeuFit technology that has enhanced her workouts and taken her glute training to the next level! Courtney shares her future goals in the sport and the significance of maintaining a positive mindset throughout her journey.We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you

Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by Black Belt Digital Marketing and AcademySafe.org This week on the Jiu-Jitsu Dummies Podcast, we spice things up as we welcome Brandon Whitman, the co-founder of Moo-Jitsu Craft Spices! Brandon joins us for a fantastic conversation that explores the surprising intersection of grappling and gourmet flavor. We dive into his personal journey, from stepping onto the mats and discovering the world of Jiu-Jitsu, to how that passion ultimately inspired him and his family to launch a very unique spice company. Hear how the "craft spice" idea was born and get the inside story on the clever, BJJ-themed names they chose for their various blends. It's an episode proving that sometimes, the best business ideas come directly from your deepest passion!   Instagram handle: @moo.jitsu   Thank you to Episode Sponsors:  Black Belt Digital Marketing - Request a FREE Review of your company's online presence today! Academy Safe - Join or Donate now  Flow N Roll - Get 20% OFF with Code: JJD Leao Optics - Get 10% OFF with Code: JJD Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast Store - Get 15% OFF with code: JJD FightTape.us - Get 10% OFF with code: JJD   Contact the Dummies @JiuJitsuDummies on Instagram, Facebook, and X or at milton@jiujitsudummies.com to submit questions for consideration on the show. You can now also find us on TikTok @JiuJitsuDummiesPodcast Visit Jiu Jitsu Dummies for more details about the show, becoming a Sponsor, and a list of sites and apps to download or view the podcast.  

Meet Sarah Whitman of Bonnie Brae Collies, who just sold her first litter of puppies.  Sarah's experience working in accredited zoos with rhinos and elephants fundamentally shaped her approach to breeding. She shares how her deep dive into population genetics led her to Collies and a registry with an open book that allows for intentional diversity planning, moving beyond closed gene pools. This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling constrained by legal restrictions on dog breeding, as Sarah is creatively working with state and local laws to shape and structure her program. She discusses the practical constraints and opportunities presented by her Colorado location, discussing how she's building a responsible, sustainable program that is still completely compliant with local laws.

Carson Odegard (fresh off dad duty) and Jeff Smith run a quick, no-nonsense update on how November hunts went across CWA properties—and what's opening up for December. From Staten Island's lights-out start to new rice blinds coming online (including veteran blinds), this one's your fast guide to where birds are working and how to grab a spot.What you'll hearCarson's back and lining up winter hunts—then straight into a November conditions snapshot.New access coming online: Gatti is filled and running as a veteran blind; Whitman is up next—and it's veteran access as well.O'Banion rice blind: still has open dates—good chance to slip in before the next weather bump.Potrero (rice) additions: new Sunday dates in December—reserve your blind at calwaterfowl.org.Hot start at Staten Island: first hunts were phenomenal—as good an opener as we've seen there.What's next: final regular-season draw coming up with a “bunch of really good hunts” to apply for.If you're planning the next pull, this quick hit tells you what's hunting, what's about to, and where to jump on remaining dates.

  Del Whitman is back to help explain shotshell pressures and how to create optimal patterns. Del puts the mystery of shot ballistics into layman's terms, describing how patterns perform and how extreme pressures destroy pattern density and pose risks to fine guns. In response to a listener query, he also digs into the magical properties of TSS and Tungsten alloys, which seem to break all the rules.

In this episode, Rory speaks with Phil Whitman, President and CEO of Whitman Advisory, one of the leading advisory organizations serving CPA firms nationwide. Phil shares how his firm evolved from succession and M&A consulting into a multi-service advisory platform helping firms improve profitability, recruit talent, and prepare for the what comes next in the world of accounting. He explains how private equity has reshaped the accounting profession, what firms can learn from early deals like EisnerAmper, Citrin Cooperman, and Cherry Bekaert, and why 2026 could be “the year of the tuck-in.” Phil also outlines the four keys to building a world-class firm—communication, trust, partner alignment, and accountability—and why culture and capital structure matter as much as multiples. Want to know how CPAs can position their firms to attract investment, grow through acquisition, and thrive in the age of private equity? Find out in this conversation with Phil Whitman.

Bienvenidos al segundo episodio de la nueva temporada de Desde el Librero.Dicen que el rock no solo se escucha… también se lee. Detrás de cada riff, cada verso y cada acorde hay una historia que nace de los libros. Desde Bob Dylan —inspirado por Kerouac, Rimbaud o Whitman— hasta Patti Smith, que antes de ser la madrina del punk fue poeta, la relación entre literatura y rock ha sido constante y reveladora.En este episodio nos sumergimos en ese diálogo continuo entre música y literatura: cómo los libros han inspirado canciones, cómo las canciones han influido en escritores y cómo ambos lenguajes siguen cruzándose con el paso del tiempo. Acompaña a Mariana H, junto con Arturo López Gavito y Mario Lafontaine, para descubrir cómo las palabras pueden sonar y cómo la música puede contarse.A lo largo del programa también se incorporan nuestras secciones habituales: Rodrigo Morlesín construye puentes inesperados entre obras y autores; Amanda Lalena (Amandititita) revisa letras y significados a detalle; Francisco Goñi comparte recomendaciones literarias; Magali T. Ortega (@nenamonstruo) aporta su mirada divertida y curiosa al mundo del libro; y Jorge F. Hernández guía la lectura de Octavio Paz con su característico estilo.Prepárate, porque en este capítulo… las letras van a hacer ruido.

PART ONE The Assassination of President James A. Garfield (Part One) The Scholar and the Madman — Chapters 1–3 In Part One of our two-episode event, we enter the final summer of the 19th century and watch the American Republic stand on the edge of transformation. President James Abram Garfield, a reluctant leader with a brilliant mind, rises from obscurity to the highest office in the nation. But as he steps into a presidency full of promise, another man —Charles Julius Guiteau, failed preacher, failed lawyer, failed everything—begins interpreting his own delusions as divine instruction. This episode explores: • Garfield's improbable rise from canal boat laborer to scholar, general, and president • The vicious fracture inside the Republican Party between the Stalwarts and Half-Breeds • The spoils system that corrupted Washington and set the stage for tragedy • Guiteau's descent into delusion, religious mania, and political obsession • The 36-ballot convention meltdown that accidentally created a president • Whitman and Longfellow's poems that echo the spiritual tension of the era • The slow collision of two men whose fates were already entwined Part One ends on the morning of July 2nd, 1881 inside the Baltimore & Potomac Station—where history will soon change direction in an instant. ➡ Part Two continues with the seventy-nine-day national vigil, the medical disaster, and thetrial of the assassin who believed God had chosen him. If this story moved you, please follow, rate, and review The Ides of April. Your support brings the next historical saga into the world. Explore more shows from the Evio Creative Network — The Devil Within, Taboo Treasures, Criminal Mischief, and The Devil's Ledger — at ⁠eviocreative.com⁠. Follow us on Instagram: @idesofaprilpod, @thedevilwithinpod, @taboo_treasures, and @eviocreative. SPONSORS: OLLIE — Human-grade dog food delivered to your door

Philemon IntroductionThanks to everyone who supports TMBH at patreon.com/thetmbhpodcastYou're the reason we can all do this together!Discuss the episode hereMusic by Jeff Foote

Tristan Thomas from WCIA-3 joins us to talk about the IHSA Quarterfinals! It's another big weekend for area schools. We also get Tristan's take on Illinois' win over Texas Tech and find out that Evan stole Josh Whitman's chair last night! Kurtis throws some curveballs and we find out who won our Pro Wrestler Draft! Ohhh Hell Yeah! 

Mike and Matt bring you the 250th episode of The Coin Show. We reflect about the previous episodes, talk about Baltimore coin show, and do our coolest thing challenge live from the floor of the show. Enjoy! 

In this episode, Samuel Estreicher of the NYU School of Law and John Yoo of the UC Berkeley School of Law join to recap the oral arguments from the pair of challenges to President Trump's tariffs and discuss whether International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorizes the president to impose extensive tariffs on nearly all goods imported into the United States. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.     Resources  Samuel Estreicher et al., “Brief of Professors of Administrative Law, Separation of Powers, Foreign Relations Law, Legislation and the Regulatory State, and Trade Law” (10/24/2025)  Sam Estreicher and Andrew Babbit, “The Case Against Unbounded Delegation in Trump v. VOS Selections,” Lawfare (10/30/2025) John Yoo, “What Could the Supreme Court Rule About Trump's Tariffs,” Civitas Institute (9/8/2025)  Biden v. Nebraska (2023)  Whitman v. American Trucking Associations, Inc. (2001)  Dames & Moore v. Regan (1981) Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer (1953)  United States v. Yoshida International, Inc. (CCPA, 1975) United States v. Curtiss-Wright Export Corp. (1936) Schechter Poultry Corp. v. United States (1935)    In our new podcast, Pursuit: The Founders' to Guide to Happiness Jeffrey Rosen explores the founders' lives with the historians who know them best. Plus, filmmaker Ken Burns shares his daily practice of self-reflection.    Listen to episodes of Pursuit on Apple Podcast and Spotify.  Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@constitutioncenter.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠America at 250 Civic Toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate Follow, rate, and review wherever you listen Join us for an upcoming ⁠⁠⁠live program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or watch recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support our important work:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate⁠⁠

In this enlightening episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with Dr. Staci Whitman, founder of NoPo Kids Dentistry and a pioneer in functional and holistic oral health. Together they uncover how the mouth serves as the gateway to the body—and why what happens there reverberates through every system.Dr. Whitman explains how chronic disease begins long before symptoms appear and how functional dentistry offers a path toward true prevention. From the oral microbiome and nutrition to mercury fillings, x-ray exposure, and the ongoing fluoride debate, she brings clarity and compassion to topics often overlooked in conventional care.Listeners will gain an understanding of biocompatibility in dental materials, the emotional toll of traditional dentistry, and how early-life oral care can shape a lifetime of wellness. This is an empowering look at how modern medicine and dentistry can finally come together to support whole-body health.

At the table: Dagne Forrest, Samantha Neugebauer, Jason Schneiderman, Kathleen Volk Miller, Lisa Zerkle   This recording had a rough start, Slushies. We're talking technical difficulties, disappearing dogs, and tomato-eating cats. But we rallied in time to discuss two poems from Eli Karren. Jason hails the Whitmanian, associative line found in these poems. We're taken with the specificity of detail, right down to botanical names and brands of beer. And speaking of Whitman, Kathy shares this scathing review of his then newly published Leaves of Grass. Lisa gives a shout out to Asheville as they welcome visitors one year after Hurricane Helene. Sam remembers that nearby North Carolina mountain towns stood in for the Catskills in the movie “Dirty Dancing.”  And we close with a poetry book recommendation, Gabrielle Calvocoressi's The New Economy, just named to the National Book Award's Short List. Stay tuned for our next episode, also featuring a poem from Eli Karren. As always, thanks for listening! Eli Karren is a poet and educator based in Austin, TX. His work can be found in the swamp pink, At Length, Palette Poetry, and the Harvard Review.    Mountain Laurel Last summer I drank until blackout, then chatted about Cronenberg with my neighbor. My head lolled over the fenceline. Even the ivy judged me. In the morning, I woke early to go to the pool, imagining a polar plunge as the ideal hangover cure. Really, it was a baptism. The purple light erupting first, over the city, mirrored back across the water, like a shattered jar of preserves, before the orange took hold, a tiny flame cupped between hands, being blown full to life. How Old Testament of me! To dip my head beneath the current, still in the blackness, and rise to the light. To watch the old men, naked and shriveled, towel off in the cold air, speaking of a tree that was to be sheared, their bodies backlit by roosting bats and mountain laurel. I don't remember the last night I didn't drink. For the longest time I said it was a response to the boredom. To the loneliness. I had kept myself distracted with NBA highlights and foreign films. With amateur pornography and snapchat filters. In a way, I felt as though I was already dead. A ghost wearing a human suit. That at any moment I could be cracked open. That inside, was the rising tide of a summer storm, turning the sky ominous and teenage. Maybe, feathers. Stuffing. Packing peanuts.   Elegy for the East Side Just tonight, walked from one end to the other, sequestered to the sidestreets, skipping over puddles and burned books Everything clumsy and beautiful and new Popped in for a drink at the garden supply store Noticed all the young couples sipping cocktails from flowerpots, kissing over pinwheels & lawn gnomes Could make out over the sound of small talk, the DJ spinning Plantasia The wisteria and wilted chard seeming nonplussed noncommittal This place isn't the same since you left it Outside Mama Dearest the Cryptobros try to film themselves jumping a Cybertruck on a Lime Scooter Their wives hold Hamms in a semi-circle and look slightly like a Midwestern coven So elegant in their clear disdain Inside the parlor, the shrill recreation of a hunting cabin Taxidermied deer heads pepper the space between pin up girls, creating a dichotomy of destructive desire Nothing a shot of Malort and some curly fries couldn't handle On the corner, telephone pole advertisements proffer mass ascension and a wet T-shirt contest A candlelit vigil at the American Sniper's grave A shotgun of Lonestars chased down with a shotgun of Modelo The Texas sky somehow wider than ever The frequencies of bluebonnet giving way to indigo and periwinkle The quiet streets to house shows and seances This, so unlike the night we met No stars No fireworks No strangers in the street holding sparklers as we find each other in the handsy cocoon of porchlight No, only the moon sitting on the treeline like the egg sac of a wolf spider But on the water a cross between a duck boat and a pedal pub tied together with purple fairy lights Someone new, pumping her legs beside me The first to stir more than leaf litter and carcinogenic pollen Licking the salt from the rim of my margarita and shrugging A shorthand to say she is taking me home

She didn't have to say "yes" to my request of coming on the pod. She does not need or want the recognition. I believe as a personal favor and to highlight the efforts of the United Way, she gave me her time and voice. Through this interview, you get a clearer picture of the position Hope plays in our community. Literally and figuratively.  Listen as this Missouri-grown Midwesterner talks about the surprising scope of the Fighting Illini community, the change in trajectory the Illini programs have seen since they came to town, being a college athlete then vs. college athletes now, raising little ones, talking Illinois sports, philanthropy, teamwork in a marriage, from the corporate world to "SAHM," befriending new Illini wives and  misconceptions. Hope is about as down-to-earth as one gets, someone you want to be friends with. Grateful for the easy conversation and the opportunity to get to know her better. Emily Harrington, here! Mom, wife, retired communications liaison and host of the HyperLocal(s) Podcast. Each week I bring you a pod where townies and transplants share their tales of tears and triumphs, losses and wins. In an effort to provide a way for those that don't want a public podcast, but still have a story to tell friends and family, I've created, In Retrospect: A HyperLocal(s) Project, a private podcast. Visit hyperlocalscu.com/in-retrospectThank you so much for listening! However your podcast host of choice allows, please positively: rate, review, comment and give all the stars! Don't forget to follow, subscribe, share and ring that notification bell so you know when the next episode drops! Also, search and follow hyperlocalscu on all social media. If I forgot anything or you need me, visit my website at HyperLocalsCU.com. Byee.

In this episode, we're joined by Blame It On Whitman to talk about their fantastic new album. Plus, they've shared an exclusive acoustic set recorded in their rehearsal space!Blame It On Whitman Acoustic Set"Big Talk From Your Basement""Porsche 911""GTA""Nostalgia"Additional Music ClipsGang Green "Out On The Couch"The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"The Charms "So Pretty"Blame It On Whitman "Bad Mood Walkin'"Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Mike Nottelmann and Matt Dinger are back with the #1 numismatic podcast! This episode the guys talk the news in numismatics, take some listener questionsd, and discuss gold and silver and whats going on ion that market.   Exclusive coupon code for Whitman brand book to be used on their website Whitman.com: THECOINSHOW    

What if your bleeding gums could be the reason you can't get pregnant—or why your brain is at risk of Alzheimer's? In this groundbreaking conversation with functional dentist Dr. Staci Whitman, we uncover how your oral microbiome impacts far more than just your smile. From fertility struggles and pregnancy loss to Alzheimer's, cancer, and even depression, the bacteria in your mouth may be silently shaping your entire health span. Dr. Whitman breaks down the science of “leaky gums,” reveals why saliva is the body's golden elixir, and explains how simple shifts in diet, hygiene, and oral microbiome testing could change the future of medicine. This is not just about teeth—it's about your brain, hormones, longevity, and life itself.About Dr. Staci Whitman: Dr. Staci Whitman is a board-certified pediatric dentist and founder of NoPo Kids Dentistry in Portland, Oregon, where she practices a whole-body, functional approach to children's oral health. A graduate of Tufts University and OHSU, she has specialized expertise in sleep, airway health, and myofunctional therapy. Dr. Staci is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a Breathe Institute Ambassador, and an active member of several holistic and biological dentistry organizations. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to create a world without cavities and to empower families with practical, science-backed tools for lifelong health. *** Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for more conversations at the intersection of brain science and performance. I'm committed to bringing you evidence-based insights that you can apply to your own health journey. *** A huge thank you to my sponsors for supporting this episode. Check them out and enjoy exclusive discounts: Function Health: The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/louisanicola and use code NEURO100 or use gift code NEURO100 at sign-up to own your health. Boncharge: Go to www.boncharge.com | Code: NEURO15 for 15% off FIGS: You can get 15% off your first order at https://wearfigs.com with the code FIGSRX.  Manukora: Head to www.manukora.com/neuro to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit. Cozy Earth Head to cozyearth.com and use my code NEURO for 40% off!  Rula Go to Rula.com/NEURO to get started today. For convenient therapy that's covered by insurance.  *** I'm Louisa Nicola — clinical neuroscientist — Alzheimer's prevention specialist — founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention. If you're committed to optimizing your brain — reducing Alzheimer's risk — and staying mentally sharp for life, you're in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Topics discussed: 00:00:00 Oral health, gum disease & fertility connection 00:02:46 Inflammation & systemic effects 00:06:00 Defining true oral health (nutrition, saliva, airway) 00:08:25 Diet, processed foods & cavities 00:15:00 Saliva, dry mouth & gut health 00:19:49 Oral microbiome testing & treatments 00:24:17 Treatment plan, family transmission & genetics 00:26:30 Alzheimer's, brain health & strokes 00:33:07 Oral health & cancer links 00:41:50 Inflammation causing pancreatic cancer 00:42:27 Failing dental work and cancer 00:43:37 Fertility & Menopause 00:46:31 Spit test & depression/mood disorders 00:48:39 Oral health toolkit & practical hygiene tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices