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Josh Hammer unpacks the decades-long rise of Communist China and explains why President Trump cannot now go wobbly when it comes to confronting and containing this preeminent civilizational foe. On the contrary, it must be all hands on deck for the United States to prevail in the China challenge. Beijing cannot be appeased—it must be defeated in every way other than the actual military battlefield itself. Josh also blasts Indiana Republicans for their failed redistricting effort, explains the latest twists and turns in the roiling Somali fraud scandal, unpacks why the terrorist Syrian leadership still cannot be trusted, and more. The episode ends, as always on Friday, with the signature end-of-week "Hammertime" segment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Abandons In 1850s Washington, two families led by powerful matriarchs — one wealthy, one poor but deeply loyal — battle for supremacy on the lawless frontier (Netflix). Trigger Point Death is always just a heartbeat away for bomb disposal officer Lana Washington. In the new season, what appears to be a bomb threat in central London soon reveals itself as something far more sinister (TVNZ+). Fisk Family feuds. Money squabbles. Wobbly furniture. A no-nonsense lawyer joins a low-rent wills and probate firm after her marriage and career implode (Netflix). LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bit Spursy returns from an extended hiatus. Dan is joined by Alex to discuss the current state of affairs at Tottenham Hotspur. They chat about fan sentiments, the booing pandemic and toxicity in the stadium, development of youth stars, and sum up their feelings about Thomas Frank's first few months at Spurs. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/abitspursyChat with us on Discord at discord.abitspursy.comFollow us on Twitter at @abitspursy and @dan_spursEmail at dan@abitspursy.com

Following Dundee's 2–0 defeat to Hibs, Danny and Paul go all in on what's going wrong at the club, why belief among the fans is at an all-time low, and whether there's any way back from here.Intro Track: ChangeArtist: My Monthly Date

Worship isn't always neat, predictable, or photogenic—and this passage proves it. In this message, we look at David's uneasy journey with the ark and the lessons hidden inside a “wobbly” moment of worship.You'll discover:A DESIRE for the PRESENCE of God (vv. 1–5)A DELIGHT for the PRECEPTS of God (vv. 6–11)A DEDICATION to the PRAISE of God (vv. 12–14)If your worship life has ever felt shaky, off-balance, or downright messy, this message offers a clear path back to what matters most—seeking God's presence, honoring His ways, and celebrating His goodness with your whole heart.Support the showThank you for listening to this podcast! Follow Pastor James D. Gailliard on all social media @jdgailliard and get connected with Word Tabernacle Church by going to https://wordtab.net/ #EveryoneThriving

Worship isn't always neat, predictable, or photogenic—and this passage proves it. In this message, we look at David's uneasy journey with the ark and the lessons hidden inside a “wobbly” moment of worship.You'll discover:A DESIRE for the PRESENCE of God (vv. 1–5)A DELIGHT for the PRECEPTS of God (vv. 6–11)A DEDICATION to the PRAISE of God (vv. 12–14)If your worship life has ever felt shaky, off-balance, or downright messy, this message offers a clear path back to what matters most—seeking God's presence, honoring His ways, and celebrating His goodness with your whole heart.Support the showThank you for listening to this podcast! Follow Pastor James D. Gailliard on all social media @jdgailliard and get connected with Word Tabernacle Church by going to https://wordtab.net/ #EveryoneThriving

Here's what we know right now:Launches are inconsistent; Evergreen has lost so much steam that it's mostly just (at best) a lead generation engine at this point; .. And, that the answer isn't to keep doing the same old.In this podcast episode, I break down the sales system I recommend right now, and why. Mentioned in this Episode: Get a Ticket for the $400k Profit Plan Workshop (to be held 24 November): https://www.lifestylebusinessschool.co/tyis8awr Get the Online Business Model Map I Recommend for 2026: https://lifestylebusiness.school/profit-plan-lm-1Evergreen Funnel Case Study: How I Made $27,813 in 2 Months (And Why It's Not Passive Income): https://lifestylebusinessschool.substack.com/p/evergreen-sales-funnel-case-studyWant more? Here's how we can help you: Enjoy this content? Follow and subscribe for more: → Follow Stevie on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/steviedillon_/ → Subscribe on Substack — https://lifestylebusinessschool.substack.com

We always advise having "many legs under your table." In other words, comic creators should have many sources of revenue. If one is threatened, the others can keep the business aloft. So it's important, from time to time, to check for wobbly legs! What are the sources of comics income that are currently vulnerable?Today's ShowVulnerable legsSusan MacTaggartDesign vs StyleSummaryIn this episode of ComicLab, hosts Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar explore various themes related creativity and the business of comics. The conversation begins with the importance of diversifying income streams for artists. They also delve into concerns about merchandise shipping costs and the future of platforms like Patreon in the age of AI. Next, the hosts reflect on the relationship between style and design in art, and how generational changes will influence the integration of AI into creative fields. The episode wraps up with light-hearted banter and insights into the creative process.TakeawaysComic conventions can be a tricky business venture.Diversifying income streams is crucial for artists.Merchandise shipping costs are a growing concern.The future of platforms like Patreon is uncertain with AI advancements.Style and design are interconnected in art.Generational shifts will influence how AI is integrated into creative fields. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

This week's a right dog's breakfast of a chinwag — from daft Brit slang to SCOTUS tomfoolery and mates who've done a runner when you start shining. Stick around for a voicemail that'll leave you all a bit chuffed and blubbery. God save the King…or Drew or whatever. Follow us! Instagram: @Twinnuendo @darbylynncartwright @DontTalkToGrant TikTok: @twinnuendopod @thedarbylynn @DontTalkToGrant Twitter: @Twinnuendo @TheDarbyLynn @DontTalkToGrant Support our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/Twinnuendo?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our podcast: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1LtOrDbZh646DYt66FzKUP?si=212f3d3cc4ac478a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/twinnuendo/id1757646055⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Call us!(940) ASS-TWIN IMHO: the PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://swap.fm/l/IMHO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twinnuendo.com  Send us mail!  Drew12348-B Ventura Blvd # 134 Studio City, CA 91604 Grant PO Box 783711 Winter Garden, FL 34778         Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc welcome David Lafitte, President and CEO of Tecovas, the fast-growing Austin-based brand bringing cowboy culture to modern consumers. Lafitte's career journey—from corporate attorney to Chief Operating Officer at Deckers Brands (home of UGG and Hoka) and now to retail leadership at Tecovas—is a masterclass in reinvention and focus.Under Lafitte's leadership, Tecovas has evolved from a digitally native boot maker to a fast growing premium lifestyle brand built on two pillars: crafted quality and radical hospitality. In this conversation, he explains how every store—now more than 50 across the U.S.—delivers a warm, elevated customer experience complete with in-store bars, personalization services, and knowledgable personalized service. The company's blend of authenticity and approachability has earned it cult-brand status while driving remarkable growth.Lafitte also shares insights into Tecovas' expansion strategy, including its move into New York's Soho district. He describes the flagship store as both a retail hub and a powerful brand ambassador that introduces western style to new audiences—without compromising the brand's roots. The discussion dives into Tecovas' measured foray into wholesale partnerships with Nordstrom and its expanding apparel lines, from denim to performance shirts, that extend the brand's head-to-toe lifestyle appeal.Lafitte reflects on the importance of leadership focus, empowering teams, and maintaining clarity amid growth. His advice for emerging retail leaders: prioritize what matters most, say no to distractions, and foster cultures of accountability and trust.The hosts balance the conversation with this week's retail headlines: the Supreme Court's debate over Trump-era tariffs, Allbirds' ongoing “Wobbly Unicorn Corner” status and strong results from luxury icons Ralph Lauren and Tapestry amid broader industry struggles. They close with insights on Amazon's automation ambitions, Andy Jassy's bold predictions for the future of eCommerce, and holiday retail forecasts signaling a slower but steady season. SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners! SAVE 20% on registration for the all new Shoptalk Luxe event in Abu Dhabi January 27-29.For more info go to https://luxe.shoptalk.com/page/get-ticket and then register using our special code : RRLUXE20 About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Feeling like it's harder to get clients right now? You're not alone. But here's the truth: people are still investing in coaching. They're just being more intentional. And that means your consistency, simplicity, and steady energy matter more than ever. In this episode, I'm sharing three truths about growing your coaching business in uncertain times, and how to stay grounded (and client-attracting!) even when everything else feels a little wobbly. You'll learn: Why people still hire coaches—but only the ones they trust How small, consistent actions lead to bigger results than frantic hustle What calm energy really looks like and how it draws dream clients in The simple plan I use (and teach!) to keep showing up, even in unpredictable seasons If you're ready to simplify your strategy and start seeing consistent results, let's talk.  Book your free discovery call to explore working 1:1 with me: https://www.blissbeyondnaptime.com/discovery-call/  

It's Dessert Week in the tent, and The Soggy Bottom Girls are serving up some seriously sweet (and slightly scandalous) opinions. Lisa and Allison dive into the mystery of the Basque bake — and after a few “why would you?” moments, they unanimously bin Tom's black-as-night creation. A steamy bain-marie debate bubbles up next, with both hosts declaring it more trouble than it's worth.When the gluten-free pudding technical rolls around, Allison's war on oranges continues, while Lisa questions the timing (and the taste appeal) of a gluten-free dessert challenge. Finally, the girls tackle the towering trifle showstopper, sparking memories of 90's wedding gifts and questionable jelly layers. Tune in for laughs, light roasting, and the crowning of another Star Baker — because this week, it's all about keeping your custard in line and your trifle standing tall.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Marianne Vlaschits hat ihre künstlerische Praxis über die letzten Jahre hinweg bewusst mit ihrem Stottern zusammengeführt – mit „den Lücken, Nischen und kleinen Kratern meines Sprechens“, wie sie selbst gerne sagt. Im Rahmen der Ausstellung On a tongue's tip, at a world's lip hat sie am 29.10.2025 A Wobbly Federation of Tongues, Hands, Faces and Lungs im Kunstraum präsentiert – eine Lecture-Performance über ihre gelebten Erfahrungen mit „unflüssigem Sprechen“. Für unseren Im Kunstraum-Podcast haben wir eine Audio-Version der Performance produziert. Mit viel Humor erkundet Vlaschits darin, wie das Stottern ihr Leben und ihre Kunst geprägt hat, aber auch, was der Imperativ der Eloquenz mit kapitalistischem Leistungsdenken zu tun hat. Credits: Künstlerin: Marianne Vlaschits Opener und Mastering: Alexander Wieser | Sonobelle Recordings Bild: © Marianne Vlaschits Wenn Sie mehr über das Programm des Kunstraum Niederoesterreich erfahren möchten, folgen Sie uns! https://www.instagram.com/kunstraum_niederoesterreich/ www.kunstraum.net

Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with the good bits of news which seem to dominate today are in fact masking some less-than-good trends nested within them.First up, US ADP employment report on private payrolls for October reported a +42,000 rise in filled jobs, much better than the -29,000 shedding in September and also better than the expected +25,000 gain observers had thought. They also reported that pay growth has been largely flat for more than a year. However the October jobs gains are all concentrated in California and the other two Pacific states. Without their +37,000 gain, things would look rather somber - which is what the rest of the country faces. This survey does not cover public sector employees and of course that is currently very negative given Trump's shutdown.And we should note that this Federal government shutdown is now the longest in US history, and now longer than his first 2018-19 one.And we should also note that oral arguments are being heard in the US Supreme Court's review of the legality of the Trump tariffs. Given the stacked nature of the court, no-one really expects them to rule the Trump actions as 'illegal', but there was a surprising amount of sceptical questioning around the legal basis earlier today.US mortgage applications fell -1.9% last week from the prior week, the fifth decrease in the past six weeks.In a notable contrast to the weak factory sector, the giant American services sector expanded faster in October according to the ISM services PMI. It rose more than expected to its best level since February, putting its September stall behind it. But forward looking sentiment isn't strong, with these firms still contracting workforce levels, and frustration at the level of tariff-taxes they have to bear.Meanwhile, American household debt rose by +US$197 bln in Q3-2025 from the prior quarter to a new record high of almost US$$18.6 tln and up +4.4% from a year earlier. Mortgage balances grew by +US$137 bln and credit card balances rose by US$$24 bln in the quarter. These shifts are being considered 'steady' rather than indicating added riskAcross the Pacific in China, the private S&P Global services PMI has remained modestly expansionary in October, and still better than the official version. The sector continues supported by a faster rise in overall new business, although export sales fell modestly. Meanwhile, 'efficiency' drives led to staffing levels reducing in part due to cost concerns. Despite higher input prices, output charges fell fractionally, while business confidence regarding the year ahead softened.In Europe, Germany reported a rise in factory orders in September from the prior month, however that still leaves than -4.4% lower than year-ago levels. They will be encouraged by the recent uptick, which was better than expected. The new order uptick in the car, electrical and transportation sectors were particularly encouraging.Sweden's central bank kept its policy rate unchanged at 1.75% at its October meeting, as widely anticipated. Tonight the Norwegians will review their 4% rate too, and they aren't expected to make any changes either.The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.15%, up +7 bps from yesterday at this time. The price of gold will start today at US$3982/oz, up +US$14 from this time yesterday.American oil prices are -50 USc lower from yesterday at just under US$60/bbl, with the international Brent price now just under US$64/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at just under 56.6 USc, and down -10 bps from yesterday. Against the Aussie we are down -20 bps at 87 AUc. Against the euro we are unchanged at 49.3 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just under 61.3 and only marginally softer from yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$103,811 and recovering +1.1% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been moderate at just on +/- 2.2%.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Big “wobbles” in Earth’s magnetic field more than 40,000 years ago could have made the cultures of the time feel wobbly as well. Early modern humans might have adapted to the wobbly field better than Neanderthals. Earth’s magnetic field protects the surface from high levels of solar radiation. But during a period known as the Laschamp Excursion, which began 42,000 years ago, the field weakened to just 10 percent of its current intensity. And instead of acting like a bar magnet, with strong north and south poles, it generated smaller poles all across the planet. As the field wobbled, it produced brilliant auroras in regions where they had seldom been seen. It also allowed more radiation to zap the upper atmosphere. That destroyed some of Earth’s protective ozone. It also changed climate patterns across the planet. This turbulent period lasted about 1800 years. A new study found changes in the behavior of Neanderthals and modern humans in Europe and Asia during this period. The changes suggest these cultures were trying to protect themselves from the dangers of the weakened field, including sunburn, higher rates of skin cancer, and eye damage. The early humans apparently adjusted better than Neanderthals. Many factors were involved in the behavioral changes. Even so, researchers say the Lashcamp Excursion might have spurred early humans to respond to their changing environment. Script by Damond Benningfield

In this episode, we explore how the ceasefire between Hamas and Gaza Strip brokered by the Donald Trump-led team is showing early signs of strain — including fresh air-strikes, accusations of violations, and missing hostages — and discuss what the breakdown in trust means for the region's fragile peace.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai

The tent was filled with sugar, stress, and a few shaky peaks as Meringue Week took center stage! From delicate mini meringue pies to the dreaded staggered-start soufflé technical, and the elegant Vacherin glacé showstopper, aka fancy meringue ice cream cake. This week tested every whisk in the kitchen. Two bakers earned Hollywood Handshakes, one earned Star Baker, and one sadly said goodbye. Join Mirandia and Ben as they break down all the sweet successes, the soufflé stumbles, and the emotional exit that had fans talking.

Send us a text Midlife can feel wobbly, swirly, and stressful. In this rich and soulful conversation, Janel talks with Dr. Carrie Contey about how to stay centered through it all.Carrie shares powerful frameworks as they explore what it means to be self-full rather than selfish, how to tune in daily to your inner steadiness, and why midlife is actually an opportunity for rebirth and aliveness.Carrie gives us 3 tangible tools to stay grounded and connected to selfIf you've ever felt pulled in a hundred directions or lost in the swirl of midlife change, this conversation will leave you grounded, inspired, and ready to come home to yourself again.Find Carrie Contey on Substack here

It's been a wobbly World Cup so far with every team experiencing some collapses and nervy moments. We discuss everything that's happened in the past week over in India and Sri Lanka as well as some awards news in domestic cricket. We'll be back next week but in the meantime, our Instagram & TikTok is @noughtiechildpodcast and our Bluesky is @00Child Podcast so drop us a follow to stay up to date!

HEADLINE: Argentina's Fear of Dollarization and the Wobbly Peso GUEST NAME: Mary Anastasia O'GradySUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Mary Anastasia O'Grady about the delay in Argentina's dollarization. Dollarization would bring down interest rates, end inflation, and attract capital. However, President Milei's team feared the large devaluation that would occur when letting the peso float to find its true market rate before dollarizing, worrying this would damage their public standing.

CONTINUED;  EU: JUDY DEMPSEY, SENIOR SCHOLAR, CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE IN BERLIN. Judy Dempsey: Judy Dempsey analyzes Europe's political instability, including a wobbly French government facing a potential no-confidence vote and President Macron's struggles with reforms, while the far-right National Rally prepares for snap elections. Germany's Chancellor Merz also faces domestic opposition to reforms balancing social welfare and defense spending. Dempsey warns about the rise of anti-Ukraine, pro-Russian, Eurosceptic populist parties across Europe, which pose a significant challenge to regional stability and Washington's foreign policy, despite calls for a European-centric military force. 1828 BANK OF ENGLAND

EU: JUDY DEMPSEY, SENIOR SCHOLAR, CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE IN BERLIN. Judy Dempsey: Judy Dempsey analyzes Europe's political instability, including a wobbly French government facing a potential no-confidence vote and President Macron's struggles with reforms, while the far-right National Rally prepares for snap elections. Germany's Chancellor Merz also faces domestic opposition to reforms balancing social welfare and defense spending. Dempsey warns about the rise of anti-Ukraine, pro-Russian, Eurosceptic populist parties across Europe, which pose a significant challenge to regional stability and Washington's foreign policy, despite calls for a European-centric military force. 1838 BANK OF ENGLAND

Guest: Peter Cole is a professor of history at Western Illinois University in Macomb and a research associate in the Society, Work and Development Institute at the University of the Vitvatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Cole is the author of the award-winning Dockworker Power: Race and Activism in Durban and the San Francisco Bay Area and Wobblies on the Waterfront: Interracial Unionism in Progressive-Era Philadelphia. He coedited Wobblies of the World: A Global History of the IWW. He is the founder and codirector of the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project. The post The Black Wobbly: Ben Fletcher appeared first on KPFA.

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Well the episode is about far more than the World Cosplay Summit 2025. We catch up on some of Amber's adhesive/tape testing, go to a convention, skip a convention, and share some important crafting news.

Well the episode is about far more than the World Cosplay Summit 2025. We catch up on some of Amber's adhesive/tape testing, go to a convention, skip a convention, and share some important crafting news.

This is an edit of a live discussion with Head of Investment Damien Klassen as we examine the latest from the markets, and consider how this plays out, and how investment strategies should respond. Details of our one to one service are here: https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/dfa-one-to-one/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/ Find more … Continue reading "DFA Live Q&A HD Replay: Are Markets At A Wobbly Top, Or Is There More To Go? With Damien Klassen"

Ben Fletcher was one of the most important black labor leaders in American history. Yet he's almost entirely unknown. In today's show, from the Working Class History podcast (originally aired here on 7/23/23), we learn about this little-known dock worker and labor organizer, who helped organize thousands of workers on the Philadelphia docks into the most powerful multiracial union in the country. Questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome, and to find out how you can be a part of Labor History Today, email us at LaborHistoryToday@gmail.com Labor History Today is produced by Union City Radio and the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor. #LaborRadioPod #History #WorkingClass #ClassStruggle @GeorgetownKILWP #LaborHistory @UMDMLA @ILLaborHistory @AFLCIO @StrikeHistory #LaborHistory @wrkclasshistory @ProfPeterCole

Over the course of two decades, publications of the Industrial Workers of the World featured the influential writings of a hobo, transient worker, columnist, poet, and songwriter named T-Bone Slim. Owen Clayton talks about Slim's focus on workers' everyday lives under capitalism, his political stances, his use of humor, and his commitment to worker organizing. Owen Clayton and Iain McIntyre, eds., The Popular Wobbly: Selected Writings of T-Bone Slim University of Minnesota Press, 2025 Owen Clayton, Vagabonds, Tramps, and Hobos: The Literature and Culture of U.S. Transiency, 1890–1940 Cambridge University Press, 2023   The post Wobbly Extraordinaire appeared first on KPFA.

It was the week of almost-upsets, nearly-moments, and big teams looking suspiciously wobbly. We try to figure out what the heck happened and talk a lot of BS in the process. Grab a beer and Enjoy!

Everyone feels nervous sometimes — whether you're a Grammy-winning performer or a kid who hasn't started Kindergarten yet!This month, Little Kids, Big Hearts is focused on feeling nervous — what it is to feel nervous and some strategies to cope with the feeling! Today, we're thrilled to release an original Little Kids, Big Hearts song by the amazing educator/composer Benjamin Weiner called NERVOUS. It's inspired by the words that our amazing kid guests shared on our episode "Wobbly to Wow With Judge Reinhold" and by Doechii's powerful song "Anxiety." NERVOUS by Benjamin WeinerI'm feeling nervous, but I know what to do. I'm feeling nervous, but I know what to do. I take a deep breath, and shake my hands out, too. I'm feeling nervous, but I know what to do. My palms are sweaty getting ready for a dance show. My heart starts beating when I'm meeting someone I don't know. Going to a new place. You can see the feeling on my face. I'm feeling nervous, but I know what to do. I'm feeling nervous, but I know what to do. I take a deep breath, and shake my hands out, too. I'm feeling nervous, but I know what to do. When my tummy's feeling funny and my hands shake, My voice is breaking when I think I'm making a mistake. I know my family can calm me down. And it's better just to say it out loud. I'm feeling nervous, but I know what to do. I'm feeling nervous, but I know what to do. I take a deep breath, and shake my hands out, too. I'm feeling nervous, but I know what to do. So, take a deep breath [breath],Shake your hands out: shake, shake, shake, shake. And take a deep breath [breath],And shake your hands out: shake, shake, and singI'm feeling nervous, but I know what to do. I'm feeling nervous, but I know what to do. I take a deep breath, and shake my hands out, too. I'm feeling nervous, but I know what to do. Hmm...Learn more and listen along with us!

I am writing today's dispatch from Prague Airport, on my way back to Blighty.What a splendid city Prague is, and what a lovely bunch the Czechs are.It feels like this is still very much a high-trust society. Twice I left my bag in public places – full of very nickable laptop, passport and other gubbins – and both times I came back to find my bag untouched, but safely put to one side. At night the city felt safe. It was very clean – I actually started looking out for litter and I couldn't see any anywhere, whether in the centre or the suburbs, where I was staying. I always think litter – or lack thereof – is a good indicator of how much people really care about their surroundings, how loyal to and invested in their area they feel, and, indeed, how well brought up they are.The Czechs were lovely: polite, hard-working, respectful, full of ambition and drive, and good looking.The story is that Hitler went to university in Prague and loved the place that so much that, when the Nazis invaded in 1939, he ordered that the city should not be bombed but preserved. I heard the story last time I was here, and heard it again this time. But then I just fact-checked this story and apparently it is total rollocks - Hitler never went to university anywhere, nor did he visit Prague. Perhaps the city survived because the Czechs decided not put up any resistance, so the Nazis went unopposed, which meant they didn't need to bomb anything.In any case, the city is preserved and you can feel the history as you stroll about the stunning centre. It makes you cry for all the cities that did get flattened in WWII and the memories that disappeared with them.The food was lovely. So was the beer. I even had a couple. All in all, travel, board and lodging cost half of what they do in London, I'd say, at a guess.Just as I did last time I was here, I came away enamoured with the place, feeling that I must come back soon.As for the conference itself, BTC Prague, there were a few GenXers and Boomers – including my new friends Larry Lepard (check out his book), James Lavish (check out his fund) and George Bodine (check out his art) – as well as myself – but 85%+ of attendees were under 50, I'd say, with a large chunk under 30.If you are young, starting out and wondering what to do, I would urge you to get involved with the Bitcoin movement. There are so many different ways to do so, depending on where your talents, skills or interests lie. You can be artist, scientist or journalist, engineer, entrepreneur, traveller or surfer-dude. It really doesn't matter. You'll find a path that suits you. It all feels so dynamic and full of opportunity. It's brim full of doers. Everyone is so supportive. There is plenty of capital to invest. You can make quick progress.Another thing to note: there are a lot of extremely clever people in this movement. Average IQ levels in Bitcoin are, I've little doubt, much higher than you typically find elsewhere.Conversation, naturally, was dominated with talk of the bitcoin treasury companies, and the incredible price action we are seeing there. To use the baseball analogy, which innings of 9 are we in? I generally made the case that we are in perhaps 5 or 6, with Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) in 2020 having been innings one. Some of the old-timers - who, it has to be said, have missed this particular wave - dismissed it as the ICO or DEFI craze of this cycle. They may have a point.But James Van Straten, the bright young mind behind the transformation of Coinsilium (AQUIS:COIN), told me in no uncertain terms that, as far as the UK is concerned, ball one of innings one has only just be thrown. There is £1.2 trillion of capital in UK pensions and ISAs and, thanks to the FCAs anti-bitcoin rulings, several years of pent-up demand. We shall see.What's different between this and ICO/DeFi madness is that the bitcoin treasury companies are holding something real and strong, while the narrative is only just getting going.People were very kind about my presentation, and I got asked to do a second one the following day, which I hurriedly wrote. I'll share both with you as soon as I get the vids, but my main arguments were:* With the changing nature of the global workforce, the rise of the gig and freelance worker, especially the digital nomad (billions of people will soon be on the move), demand for borderless money and portable wealth is inevitably going to grow.* Save strong currencies; spend weak ones.* By investing in bitcoin (the currency), you benefit from the cumulative, combined IQ of everyone involved in Bitcoin (the movement).* With such extraordinary potential, the risk is not so much owning bitcoin as not owning it.As you would expect from someone with my chequered past, I threw in lots of jokes as well.Join this amazing movement.But the main event was the Michael Saylor presentation on Saturday afternoon.My goodness me, the 60-year-old former aerospace engineer has become a rock star. He was mobbed. He stood there in the entrance hall, patiently smiling for 90 minutes, with a circle of people around him 10-deep, all wanting selfies. The frenzy did not relent, and eventually his bodyguards had to usher him away so he could prepare for his presentation.That same presentation will no doubt be doing the rounds on the internet over the next few days, and I urge you to watch it, but I will summarise his main points here.Saylor, his usual intense, charismatic self, first observed just how far bitcoin has come over the past 12 months. Up about 70%, it has, yet again, outperformed gold, bonds, stocks and real estate. The White House has said it wants to make the US the bitcoin capital of the world. The new US administration is extremely pro-bitcoin – he went through the key players one by one. With the ETFs and increasing institutional adoption, bitcoin is altogether more normalised and legit.He spoke about how he wished he had got involved in 2013, when he first heard about bitcoin, rather than in 2020, but he also made the point that bitcoin still only makes up less than 1% of global capital and that this share will inevitably grow. 99% of global capital doesn't know about it yet and so, even buying now, you're ahead of 99% of capital.Then he began to speak about where this growing monetary network is going. Bitcoin will continue to outperform stocks, gold, bonds and real estate, as it inevitably grows to occupy a larger slice of the global capital pie. Twenty-one years from now, it's going to be $21 million a coin, he said. There is, therefore, an opportunity to change the destiny of your family for generations to come. You create the future, he said.To deal with the drawdowns and the crypto winters, be like a seasick sailor: keep your eyes on the horizon. On the bigger picture. Saylor outlined several strategies to grow your bitcoin position and showed how rich each would make you in 21 years. The lowest-risk method is to dollar cost average (DCA) – buy a set amount each month and each year. But to increase your gains, use leverage. Use it wisely of course: keep interest payments low, fixed and long duration. Otherwise, you risk debt servitude and will end up with nothing.The principle is to borrow weak currencies, which lose value, and use the money to buy the strongest currency of the lot, which will inevitably gain in value. The gains you make will be extraordinary.I urge you to watch the presentation when it comes out, as he details the different strategies – and then shows the different outcomes.Using:* DCA* Leverage* DCA + leverage* In the case of companies, issuing stock to buy bitcoin* Issuing stock and using DCA + leverageIt will turn you into a total bitcoin head, I guarantee.But that's all for today.I'll be back mid-week with more commentary. I'm attending Swen Lorenz's Weird Sh1t Investing Conference on Tuesday so there will no doubt be lots of good ideas in there. I'll also update you on my conversation the day before yesterday with Eric Semler, Chairman of bitcoin treasury company, Semlar Scientific (NASDQ:SMLR). Semlar has been eclipsed in performance by the (once) smallcap UK bitcoin treasury companies - Smarter Web Company (AQUIS:SWC), Consillium (AQIS:COIN) and Helium Ventures (AQUIS:HEV.PL), but it is lower risk and better value given it is trading at the actual value of its bitcoin holdings and looks set to enjoy a decent run should bitcoin catch a bid.If you enjoyed this article, please like, share - all that stuff. It helps.Until next time,DominicPS Here's this week's commentary in case you missed it:DisclaimerI am not regulated by the FCA or any other body as a financial advisor, so anything you read above does not constitute regulated financial advice. It is an expression of opinion only. Tech stocks are famously risky, , so please do your own due diligence and if in any doubt consult with a financial advisor. Markets go down as well as up. I do not know your personal financial circumstances, only you do, but never speculate with money you can't afford to lose. 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US lawmakers endorsed digital tokens backed by dollars like Tether and USDC, collectively worth $250 bln. In this episode of The Big View podcast, banks analyst and author Dan Davies explains the risks of mingling supposedly solid crypto assets with the regulated banking system.

What happens when your carefully built career suddenly... crumbles?For Susannah De Jager, who was a hedge fund CEO at 32, it was losing her biggest client at work and realising her role was untenable while watching one of her closest friends die of cancer that upended everything. For Patsy Day, it was crashing her husband's car after months of bone-crushing burnout that saw her hit the pause button.But after resetting the course of their lives, Susannah and Patsy are now collaborating on a podcast designed for those of us who are trying to navigate a path through the wobbly middle of our careers. Why you should tune inWhether you're facing your own career crisis, feeling stuck and asking yourself, ‘Well, what the heck do I do now?', or just need proof that incredible women can reinvent themselves at any age, this episode is one you'll want to press play on. Here's what to listen out for:[00:47] When everything comes crashing down at once.[03:16] When recruiters dismiss your experience.[07:14] Grieving an identity you've lost. [10:53] Bloom where you're planted.[12:51] Burning out from a job you used to love.[16:53] What to do when you don't know what you want to do?[20:01] There is so much out there.[22:10] If you're stuck, try this Mel Robbins-approved trick.

On this episode, four kids — Miel, Kelly, Leo, and Sammy — join LKBH host Todd Loyd to discuss nervousness: What causes nervous? What can we do with nervous feelings? The kids and Todd then float on fluffy clouds and to the Land of Qook-a-lackas … arriving JUST in time to help a Qook-a-lacka friend, Quillabee, get ready for the Big Feelings Fest! At first, Quillabee is feeling super nervous about sharing a story in front of a crowd — but the kids help Quillabee practice strategies to get past the nerves before the Fest. ☁️ They shake the nerves out of their arms, legs, elbows, etc.☁️ They play "What If...But Then!" to imagine alternative (positive) ends of nervous moments.☁️ They practice taking deep, calming breaths. Together, they learn that EVERYONE feels nervous sometimes — and they learn some strategies to deal with nerves!❤️❤️❤️Quillabee is played by JUDGE REINHOLD, the movie and TV actor. JUDGE REINHOLD has been in over seventy-five motion picture and television roles and enjoys a 35-year relationship with an international audience of all ages.  His films include STRIPES, FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, RUTHLESS PEOPLE, and Christmas franchise, THE SANTA CLAUSE 1,2,3. BEVERLY HILLS COP 1, 2, 3 play continually internationally, making Judge a familiar presence worldwide.  FAST TIMES and BEVERLY HILLS COP were recently voted by the American Film Institute as two of the “Top 100 American Comedies.”   Judge received an Emmy nomination for his performance as “The Close Talker” on Seinfeld, and his guest-star appearances in Seinfeld and Arrested Development received two of the highest ratings on both series. Judge has been an active member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences since 1987.Judge most recently co-starred with Eddie Murphy in the fourth installment of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, which was Netflix's most successful summer movie of 2024, released globally in 250 million homes.❤️❤️❤️Sound design and mixing is by Ryan Marth, and the ukulele music you hear is by actor and composer Bill English. Please learn more about the episode online at https://playsparkler.org/feeling-nervous/Also...Little Kids, Big Hearts now has a YouTube channel. Please join our growing community on YouTube! Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/@LittleKidsBigHearts

In this episode we speak to crime writer Mark Billingham about his nineteenth Tom Thorne novel, What the Night Brings, and also about his 'wobbly dog'.

Real Life Roundup  Let's address the elephant not in the room: Devon is dead. Well, not dead-dead. Just birthday-visit-family-IRL-dead. We pour one out for our absent co-host, and prepare for his resurrection next week. Meanwhile, Steven has been watching robots get wild. The Wild Robot, that is. The new animated flick has dropped (IMDB link), and Steven's verdict is in: heartwarming vibes, metal clanking emotions, and just enough kid-friendly existentialism to make you question whether your Roomba has feelings. Also, did you know Black Adam shows up in DC League of Super Pets? Steven does. And he's not okay about it. Then came Doom. And then came… more Doom. One minute Steven's a casual fan, next he's elbows-deep in lore breakdowns and watching two-hour YouTube essays on timeline chaos. Marines killing demons across dimensions? Say less. Just hand him the BFG and back away slowly. Oh—and he's forging now. He didn't elaborate. Just forging. Like, swords? Friendships? The future? Who knows. Steven contains multitudes. Ben, on the other hand, has been diving into his subconscious with dream journaling. The result? Vivid, borderline cinematic dreamscapes. Not terrifying at all. He's also been getting deep with the Waking Up app, based on the book by Sam Harris. (Here's the app link). Ben reports that it's good for mindfulness, bad for avoiding personal epiphanies. Use at your own risk. Future or Now Ben introduces us to Space to Bark, a bizarre, short dungeon crawler where you play as a first-person Dogman navigating an underground labyrinth. Created by ComputerJames, it features: Bark-based controls ([SPACE] to BARK!) Wobbly hand-drawn dog sprites Combat! Puzzles! Dogmen lore! Dogman95 isn't just a pup with a dream—he's a legend in training, guided by the sacred Dogmaiden. This is the kind of weird internet treasure we live for. Hat tip to Web Curios for digging this one up. Devon, once again, is astral projecting or off the grid. No one really knows. Steven had… nothing. Just an existential stare. Book Club (but not really) This week's book club has been canceled due to lack of effort. Blame Devon. Blame the Void. Blame our over-scheduled lives. Either way, we didn't read anything this week, and we're not sorry. Next week, however, we're diving into “Liking What You See: A Documentary” from Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang. It's a short story about beauty, perception, and what happens when you turn off the part of your brain that notices appearances. It's Chiang, so expect deep thoughts and possible feelings. That's it from us! Come back next week for more co-host resurrection, dream logic, robotic feelings, and maybe even a book. If you like what we do, bark into the void or support us on Patreon. Your choice.

Summer vacation travel to and from Europe looks weak, an ill sign for airlines, Chicago tourism and O'Hare. Crain's reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Investors rescue Lion Electric from bankruptcy but idled Joliet plant will remain dark, pharmas push back as deadline looms for contentious drug discount bill, Bison Gear to lay off 167 workers in St. Charles and Wrigley Field close to landing 2027 All-Star Game.

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Fundraising special: Barry Eichengreen on why the gyrations in the value of the US dollar matter • Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan, hosts of Always at War, on why the US is always buying more weapons and bombing people The post Fundraising special: wobbly dollar, perpetual wars appeared first on KPFA.

PRC POSSIBLY WOBBLY, ASKING FOR TALKS:   1/4: Embracing Communist China: America's Greatest Strategic Failure Hardcover – by  James Fanell  (Author), Bradley Thayer  (Author), https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Communist-China-Americas-Strategic/dp/1648210597/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=SVI5QKVDH7ZQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3CuO3jl7d1hENlqXaYI1Kw.KJkeRg4eW-N9W9Ot0y7eRVaoCa8IXAU3S7fe2eAUdTI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Embracing+China+Fannell+thayer&qid=1716425180&s=books&sprefix=embracing+china+fannell+thayer%2Cstripbooks%2C123&sr=1-1-fkmr0 For decades, the United States has underestimated the threat from the People's Republic of China (PRC). In doing so, it has left our country vulnerable to their devious plans—a profound, strategic miscalculation. As a result of this carelessness, the United States is at risk of losing its dominant position in global politics.     But how did this happen? How was it possible that the US could lose its dominant position after its Cold War victory and allow the rise of a peer enemy over a short period of time—about thirty years. 1946 MAO AND GEORGE MARSHALL

PRC POSSIBLY WOBBLY, ASKING FOR TALKS:   2/4: Embracing Communist China: America's Greatest Strategic Failure Hardcover – by  James Fanell  (Author), Bradley Thayer  (Author), https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Communist-China-Americas-Strategic/dp/1648210597/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=SVI5QKVDH7ZQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3CuO3jl7d1hENlqXaYI1Kw.KJkeRg4eW-N9W9Ot0y7eRVaoCa8IXAU3S7fe2eAUdTI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Embracing+China+Fannell+thayer&qid=1716425180&s=books&sprefix=embracing+china+fannell+thayer%2Cstripbooks%2C123&sr=1-1-fkmr0 For decades, the United States has underestimated the threat from the People's Republic of China (PRC). In doing so, it has left our country vulnerable to their devious plans—a profound, strategic miscalculation. As a result of this carelessness, the United States is at risk of losing its dominant position in global politics.     But how did this happen? How was it possible that the US could lose its dominant position after its Cold War victory and allow the rise of a peer enemy over a short period of time—about thirty years. 1940 MAO

PRC POSSIBLY WOBBLY, ASKING FOR TALKS:   3/4: Embracing Communist China: America's Greatest Strategic Failure Hardcover – by  James Fanell  (Author), Bradley Thayer  (Author), https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Communist-China-Americas-Strategic/dp/1648210597/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=SVI5QKVDH7ZQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3CuO3jl7d1hENlqXaYI1Kw.KJkeRg4eW-N9W9Ot0y7eRVaoCa8IXAU3S7fe2eAUdTI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Embracing+China+Fannell+thayer&qid=1716425180&s=books&sprefix=embracing+china+fannell+thayer%2Cstripbooks%2C123&sr=1-1-fkmr0 For decades, the United States has underestimated the threat from the People's Republic of China (PRC). In doing so, it has left our country vulnerable to their devious plans—a profound, strategic miscalculation. As a result of this carelessness, the United States is at risk of losing its dominant position in global politics.     But how did this happen? How was it possible that the US could lose its dominant position after its Cold War victory and allow the rise of a peer enemy over a short period of time—about thirty years. 1937 MAO

PRC POSSIBLY WOBBLY, ASKING FOR TALKS:   4/4: Embracing Communist China: America's Greatest Strategic Failure Hardcover – by  James Fanell  (Author), Bradley Thayer  (Author), https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Communist-China-Americas-Strategic/dp/1648210597/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=SVI5QKVDH7ZQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3CuO3jl7d1hENlqXaYI1Kw.KJkeRg4eW-N9W9Ot0y7eRVaoCa8IXAU3S7fe2eAUdTI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Embracing+China+Fannell+thayer&qid=1716425180&s=books&sprefix=embracing+china+fannell+thayer%2Cstripbooks%2C123&sr=1-1-fkmr0 For decades, the United States has underestimated the threat from the People's Republic of China (PRC). In doing so, it has left our country vulnerable to their devious plans—a profound, strategic miscalculation. As a result of this carelessness, the United States is at risk of losing its dominant position in global politics.     But how did this happen? How was it possible that the US could lose its dominant position after its Cold War victory and allow the rise of a peer enemy over a short period of time—about thirty years. 1919 MAO

-Carson critiques left-wing backlash against Elon Musk and the resulting drop in Tesla profits, calling it performative and hypocritical. -Trump's First 100 Days: Strong praise for Trump's aggressive moves on trade, border policy, DEI rollbacks, and international negotiations, positioning him as a fighter bringing real change. Today's podcast is sponsored by : BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit!   To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (www.patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:             • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB             • X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter            • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG            • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV             • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV             • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX            • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax            • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX             • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax              • BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com                • Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After our visit to Mexico, we spent several days in southern California and three weeks between England and Scotland.

Ric discusses the state of the defending champion Boston Celtics and the importance of Kristaps Porzingis, indications that Nikola Jokic's supporting cast with the Denver Nuggets has plateaued, new Los Angeles Laker Luka Doncic assuming the same form he had in Dallas and why the squabble between the Knicks swingman Mikal Bridges and coach Tom Thibodeau is not the mark of championship-caliber teams.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Scott Becker examines General Motors’ recent $2.9 billion loss, record pre-tax profits, and the rising average car price of $50,000.

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Eagles' shellacking of the Rams and the wild finish to the Cowboys-Commanders game (1:43). They also discuss Cardinals-Seahawks, 49ers-Packers, Bears-Vikings, whether Sam Darnold is for real, a close call for the Chiefs vs. the Panthers (33:46), Texans-Titans, Broncos-Raiders, Patriots-Dolphins, and Giants-Buccaneers, where they wonder, "Can Tampa steal the NFC South?" (41:24). Finally, they guess the lines for NFL Week 13 (1:02:05) and close the show with Parent Corner (1:29:06). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices