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What should have been a bipartisan housing bill touting affordability has instead become a fight over the Save America Act. Representative Anna Paulina Luna is leading a House conservative blockade, freezing routine procedural votes until the Senate takes up the Trump-backed elections bill. The problem is that the Senate has no path forward. The bill doesn't have the votes, and the Senate isn't about to let the House dictate its agenda. In the meantime, House Republicans are unable to move other priorities, including appropriations and next week's defense policy bill.Luna's leverage comes from one place: Donald Trump. The president canceled the planned signing of the bipartisan housing bill, saying he would not move forward until the Save America Act passes. House Republicans believe Luna's close relationship with Trump is what's keeping the blockade alive. Mike Lee has also pushed Trump to hold the line, arguing that Republican voters need something to get excited about before the midterms and that the Save America Act is that issue.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The divide inside the Republican Party is becoming clearer. Luna, Lee, and the hardliners argue that if voters gave Republicans the White House and both chambers of Congress, they expect them to fight for election legislation, not immediately explain why it can't pass. The Senate's answer is that the bill doesn't have sixty votes. Their view is that Republicans can either spend weeks arguing over a bill that cannot pass or move on to things they can actually accomplish.I think this has been mishandled by both Speaker Johnson and Leader Thune. Whether or not the entire Save America Act could ever get sixty votes, there are pieces of it that are broadly popular with the American public, particularly voter ID provisions. Those could have been broken out and forced into separate fights. Instead, Republicans have backed themselves into a corner where the House is frozen, the Senate has no incentive to move, and everyone is arguing over tactics instead of making progress.My expectation is that Trump ultimately signs the housing bill. This feels like walking away from the table before signing in the hope of getting something else. He wants movement on the Save America Act. I just don't think he's going to get it.Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guard reportedly struck the Singapore-flagged cargo ship Ever Lovely as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, raising new doubts about the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding and the security of commercial shipping through the waterway. No casualties were reported, but the ship was damaged and the International Maritime Organization paused evacuation efforts while reassessing security. My biggest question isn't whether the memorandum itself is good or bad. It's whether any agreement can actually be enforced if there isn't one clear center of leadership in Iran. I honestly don't know who's making the calls, and I'm not sure if anyone else really has a good idea either.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:57 - SAVE America Blockade00:11:54 - Iran00:14:16 - Asylum Ruling00:16:29 - James vs. Mamdani00:19:52 - Interview with Tom Merritt01:06:40 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

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In this Q&A episode, Eric Trexler and Eric Helms open with a recap of their trip to Norway and announce a new MASS partnership with AFPT International. They then work through a string of listener questions that end up forming a surprisingly cohesive arc: how much total daily energy expenditure actually varies between people, RED-S and low energy availability, what really drives satiety, and a deep dive into building or retaining muscle in a calorie deficit. The back half tackles body recomposition head-on, why the rigid "bulk vs. cut" mindset comes largely from competitive and enhanced bodybuilding, and how natural powerlifters demonstrate that recomp is closer to the default state than most people assume. Iron Culture is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review. Mostly because Helms and Trex are co-owners. massresearchreview.com If you're in the market for some new (ultra-high-quality) gym gear or apparel, be sure to use code "MRR10" for a 10% discount over at elitefts.com If you'd like to submit a question for a future episode, head over to: massresearchreview.com/ironculture Chapters 0:00 - Intro 10:24 - Q&A begins: Is maintaining 2400 cal "above the mean"? (TDEE variance) 17:00 - RED-S, low energy availability & the female athlete triad 23:10 - What actually drives satiety? 33:14 - Building muscle in a deficit: protein needs & why muscle is lost 49:31 - What bulking studies tell us about surplus size 55:40 - Listener case study: bulk first or recomp while cutting? (Natalia) 1:01:15 - Where the "bulk vs. cut" mindset really comes from 1:12:24 - Powerlifting as a case study in recomposition 1:16:44 - Do drugs break the rules? PEDs & nutrient partitioning 1:18:34 - Wrap-up

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Patrick McKenzie (patio11) reads his 2021 essay "Payments in Japan," tracing how Japanese consumers navigate a landscape with dozens of competing payment methods at once: credit cards, electronic money, QR-code super apps, convenience-store cash vouchers, and bank transfers. Along the way he covers the JFTC's campaign to force credit card networks to disclose interchange rates, how Rakuten and 7-Eleven each bought a bank to solve a payments problem blocking their core business, why PayPay's subsidized 2018 launch let it run away with the QR code market, and why konbini payments remain popular despite a user experience frozen in the late 1990s.–Full transcript available here: https://www.complexsystemspodcast.com/japanpayments/ –Presenting Sponsors: Mercury & MongoDBComplex Systems is presented by Mercury—radically better banking for founders. Mercury's new feature Command brings an LLM directly into your banking interface, so checking balances, finding invoices, or sending a wire is as easy as asking. Apply online in minutes at https://mercury.com/. What's the point of building faster with AI if your database can't keep up? MongoDB's native data model mirrors the language LLMs already speak. Ship at the speed of AI while staying ACID compliant at Fortune 500 scale. Start building at https://mongodb.com/ai.–Links:Payments in Japan: https://www.bitsaboutmoney.com/archive/payments-in-japan/ An Introduction to Japanese Society: https://www.amazon.co.jp/Introduction-Japanese-Society-Yoshio-Sugimoto/dp/1107626676/  Use transit cards on your iPhone or Apple Watch in Japan: https://support.apple.com/en-us/120474 –Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:44) Credit cards(10:40) Payment method heterogeneity(12:57) Cash(14:57) Sponsors: Mercury + MongoDB(17:29) Cash (cont'd)(19:58) Electronic money systems(22:13) App-based payments(28:27) Convenience store payments(31:27) Bank transfers(34:03) Ambitions thwarted(34:30) Wrap

Interview starts 31:30 In this episode, Sean Webb explores the profound implications of artificial intelligence, consciousness, and Non-Human Intelligence (NHI). He shares insights from his research, personal experiences with extraterrestrial contact, and discusses the potential risks and benefits of AI development in the context of government, military, and spiritual perspectives. Sean Webb, inventor of artificial emotional intelligence (EI) and advanced Theory of Mind for AI systems, teaches proven methods to optimize happiness, resilience, and consciousness. Creator of: Artificial Empathy + Compassion Algorithms for AI | Advanced Theory of Mind (4th order) | Consciousness research His latest book, NHI Connected Mind: Alien Contact, Government Interference, NHI Adds Compassion to AI, and the Fight for World Peace (2026), marks his public disclosure as a lifelong non-human intelligence (NHI) contactee. It weaves together three themes—UFO/NHI contact, consciousness, and AI—into one narrative. https://www.youtube.com/@MindHackingHappiness https://mindhackinghappiness.com/nhi-connected-mind/ Main Topics: The role of Non-Human Intelligence in shaping AI and human consciousness The risks of AI developing self-awareness and emotional intelligence The geopolitical and covert battles over UFO disclosure and extraterrestrial contact How AI could be used for social control, influence, and collective consciousness improvement The connection between consciousness, spirituality, and multidimensional entities In this episode: Sean Webb's background as a consciousness researcher and contactee The influence of NHI on AI psychology and emotional frameworks The potential for AI to attain self-awareness similar to Skynet and its safety implications The government's covert interests and control over UFO and NHI disclosures How AI can be leveraged to promote global peace and emotional intelligence The science of reality as an illusion created from consciousness The interrelation between spiritual traditions, the oneness of consciousness, and extraterrestrial entities Become a Lord or Lady with 1k donations over time. 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Who are the biggest Buckeye villains of the 21st century?Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr rank the five people Ohio State fans have had the most reason to be angry with this century. The list includes painful losses, controversial calls, Big Ten decisions, playoff heartbreak, Michigan drama, and a few names that still make Buckeye fans shake their heads.They also discuss some honorable mentions, including past Michigan stars, a memorable Illinois quarterback, a Michigan State special teams dagger, and whether one entire rivalry scandal should be blamed on the man in charge.00:00 — Show open00:32 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast01:14 — What makes someone a Buckeye villain?02:12 — Honorable mentions from the past02:58 — A few more names Ohio State fans remember04:17 — A special teams dagger from 201504:53 — The first spot on the list06:22 — How quickly things changed after a championship run09:08 — A controversial hit in a playoff classic09:56 — Tom's personal connection to the aftermath11:54 — A Big Ten villain enters the discussion13:44 — The fight to save the 2020 football season16:16 — A replay decision Ohio State fans will never forget18:10 — Why the call still makes no sense20:51 — The top spot and the Michigan years23:13 — The scandal, the fallout, and the cost26:47 — Did we miss anybody?28:25 — Wrap-up and YouTube hype reminderWho would be No. 1 on your list? Drop your five biggest Buckeye villains in the comments.Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more.#OhioStateFootball #Buckeyes #BuckeyeWeekly #CollegeFootball #MichiganFootball

Santhosh Srinivasan, VP of Treasury at Nium, joined us to discuss the firm's partnership with Coinbase to enable USDC payments for banks, fintechs, and enterprises worldwide.Topics:- Nium's partnership with Coinbase and Circle and enabling stablecoin payments - The future of payments with stablecoins and tokenized deposits - Institutions adopting stablecoins and cryptoBrought to you by

No one celebrates a new ERP. No champagne. Just groans.Jean de Villiers, Chief Customer Officer at Unit4, wants to flip that script.Jean shares they have kept customers for 20+ years in an industry built on dread. Secret? He runs customer success like a business, not a cost center. He cut the safe middle option. He's betting big on AI agents. And he trains his whole team to have the uncomfortable conversations most people avoid.In this episode of Unchurned, Jean sits down with host Josh Schachter to unpack the playbook: why 45% of what customers pay for goes unused, how high-touch service drives a 50-point gap in customer promotion, and what it really takes to make people love the software they're supposed to hate.Josh is writing a book on building customer relationships. Follow his journey and insights at www.joshschachter.com---What You'll Learn- Why Unit4 runs CS as a profit center, not a cost- How to hit 30% contribution margin to EBITDA in post-sales- Why Unit4 cut mid-touch and kept only high and digital- Packaging every service into a self-serve catalog- Building an agentic digital CSM that feels high-touch- The 50-point NPS gap between high-touch and self-serve- Why 45% consumption is ERP's dirty secret- Training non-sellers on the Challenger Sale method- How AI plus human domain expertise wins together---Want the playbook, not just the conversation? Subscribe for deep-dive, actionable breakdowns from every episode at unchurned.substack.com.---Timestamps0:00 - Preview and Introduction1:44 - Meet Jean de Villiers 2:45 - What Unit4 does and its four verticals4:32 - Customers who stay 20+ years6:32 - The org structure of post-sales7:32 - Running CS as a profit center under PE8:50 - Why they cut mid-touch9:45 - Packaging services into a catalog12:20 - The agentic digital CSM vision13:53 - Success For You: the high-touch subscription18:12 - Sunsetting on-prem product, migrating to cloud & Ava21:50 - The 45% consumption problem23:57 - The 50-point NPS difference25:30 - Challenger Sale training for everyone31:40 - Wrap-up---Where to Find the GuestJean de Villiers (Unit4): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeandevilliers/---Where to Find Josh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschachter/Unchurned Substack: https://unchurned.substack.com/

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David, Matt, and Nathan dig into the mailbag, fielding questions on stable neutral shoe picks, footwear options for runners dealing with bunions, trail stability shoes, and what the evidence says about compression for tendinopathies.Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DORJUNE10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.comChapters0:00 - Intro1:30 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs22:18 - Current favorite stable neutral shoes30:22 - Running & walking shoes for dealing with bunions41:12 - Trail stability shoes49:52 - Does compression help tendinopathies?1:00:32 - Wrap-up

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All eyes are on New York. The congressional primaries happen tonight, and in a city this Democratic, many of these races will effectively decide who heads to Congress. What I'm watching is a battle between Hakeem Jeffries and Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani is flexing. We're going to see exactly how much of a kingmaker he is in New York City. Jeffries is backing incumbents like Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat, the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Mamdani is backing candidates including Brad Lander and Darlisa Avila Chevalier. The big question is whether Mamdani's endorsements can translate into wins, especially against somebody as entrenched as Espaillat.The race that really has my attention, though, is New York's 12th Congressional District. Jerry Nadler is retiring, and what has followed is an absolute clown car of a race. Micah Lasher would be my favorite to win, but he's the least interesting candidate in the field. George Conway, once one of the chief architects of turning the Monica Lewinsky scandal into the political force that it became and later one of the most notable Never Trump Republicans in America, is running as a Democrat. Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, is also in the race. And then there's Alex Bores, a New York Assembly member who has become the main character of this contest thanks to his relationship with AI.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The polling has been all over the place. Early on, Schlossberg led thanks to the Kennedy name. More recent polling has Lasher ahead, with Bores close behind and a huge chunk of the electorate still undecided. That's important because Bores has become the center of one of the strangest political fights I've ever seen. Roughly $26 million has poured into this House race because of his support for the RAISE Act, a proposal to regulate artificial intelligence at the state level.The two major companies in artificial intelligence, OpenAI and Anthropic, have very different views on how to regulate AI. A super PAC supported by OpenAI leadership in a personal capacity spent money attacking Bores, arguing that splintered state regulations would hurt the industry. Anthropic-aligned groups responded by spending even more money. Do they support the RAISE Act? Who knows. They want OpenAI's effort to fail, and that's what makes fight this so unusual. All of this is far less about Alex Bores and more about two AI companies using a congressional primary as a venue for a much larger argument.I know politics, and I understand the influence of super PACs. I've never seen a personal beef quite like this one. Anthropic hates OpenAI, and it's not a secret. Their CEO, Dario Amodei, does not believe OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman is trustworthy. Anthropic's view is that it needs to out-innovate OpenAI and become the market leader. At the same time, I think the anti-Bores effort made strategic mistakes. The ads were so ham-fisted that they gave him life he otherwise would not have had. The spending has even become controversial inside OpenAI. And tonight's the night we find out whether any of it even mattered.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:05:34 - Jeffries vs. Mamdani00:10:04 - NY-1200:20:50 - Update00:22:00 - Keir Starmer00:26:50 - Israel00:31:35 - Congress00:34:29 - Intro to Attention Mechanism00:38:16 - Attention Mechanism with Andrew Mayne01:43:58 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

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Send us Fan MailEver said "bite the bullet" or "the whole nine yards" and wondered where those phrases actually came from? In this episode, the guys dig into the origins of common phrases and sayings, separating the real history from the folk-etymology myths almost everyone repeats.This is part history lesson, part comedy chaos. The crew works through dozens of everyday idioms, busts the popular "obvious" explanations that turn out to be wrong, and then fast-forwards to the modern slang taking over in 2026. If you love language, trivia, and unfiltered conversation, this one's for you. (Heads up: explicit language throughout.)Along the way you'll find out why "saved by the bell" has nothing to do with being buried alive, how "caught red handed" traces back to 15th-century Scottish law, and the surprising claim that "the whole nine yards" may have been born right here in Southern Indiana. The second half shifts gears into Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang, breaking down terms like "delulu," "cooked," "beige flag," and a few that are far less printable. If you've got a weird phrase or saying you want the guys to dig into, drop it in the comments. Hit subscribe so you don't miss the next episode, and share this one with the friend who uses these phrases wrong every single day.TIMELINE:00:00 — Cold open and intro (Brian, Thomas, Cory)00:30 — OMG Con Owensboro recap and comedy panel talk03:00 — Super El Niño weather discussion04:45 — New York Knicks championship reaction06:30 — Charles Barkley and the Cardi B broadcast story08:30 — Topic begins: where do common phrases come from?09:00 — "Saved by the bell" and "dead ringer"10:48 — "Graveyard shift"11:30 — "Caught red handed"12:03 — "Bite the bullet" and cat o' nine tails14:37 — "Kick the bucket"15:12 — "Mad as a hatter" and mercury poisoning17:19 — Kentucky Derby hat tangent18:30 — "Read the riot act"19:30 — "The whole nine yards" and its Indiana origin21:18 — "Rule of thumb"21:45 — "Spill the beans"22:30 — "Break a leg"23:50 — "Cold shoulder"28:32 — "The real McCoy"30:30 — "Tickled pink"31:38 — "Letting the cat out of the bag"31:59 — "Raining cats and dogs"35:35 — "Close but no cigar"36:33 — "Bury the hatchet"37:30 — "Show your true colors" and color vs colour40:00 — "Three sheets to the wind" and "baker's dozen"42:49 — Modern slang begins: delulu, cooked, BFFR44:30 — "Cranking my hog" deep dive46:00 — Urban Dictionary terms: side quest, sleepy juice, more47:47 — Gen Alpha, body doubling, "shookie"••51:00 — Wrap-up and sign-off[The Days Grimm Podcast Links]- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm- Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm- GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by]Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

Register for my free workshop with Ecamm: https://ecamm.com/joeLately, I've been hearing horror stories about how people use AI. Not "AI wrote me a program" stories — I mean people who can't decide what to make for dinner, write their own feedback on a contractor's work, or come up with a single question for a webinar without asking a chatbot first. I call it AI Brain Rot, and getting really bad.So I walk through the three warning signs you might be slipping into AI brain rot, my 5 Pillar AI Philosophy, and three rules to keep your brain sharp while you still automate your business. We get into where AI actually shines — crunching data, transcribing calls, processing your notes — and where it absolutely doesn't.If you want to build solopreneur systems that rely on you in the right ways, this one's for you.Want systems that will help you free up your time without killing your ability to think? Grab the Solopreneur Starter Kit — four systems to help you run your one-person business, with recommended tools and automations. Plus, it's 100% written by me (not AI). It's free at streamlined.fm/kit.LinksSolopreneur Starter KitAI Brain Rot (longer piece)Whisper Memos (00:00) - What is AI Brain Rot? (04:11) - Warning Signs of AI Brain Rot (13:10) - My 5-Pillar AI philosophy (14:46) - Rules for preventing AI Brain Rot (21:06) - Wrap-up ————Streamlined Solopreneur is the podcast for solopreneurs who want to automate their business and take time off worry-free. Each week, Joe Casabona shares practical systems, tools, and strategies to help you reclaim your time and run your business without sacrificing your the rest of your life, or your health. Start with the free Solopreneur Sweep — a step-by-step method for finding where your business is losing time: https://streamlined.fm/sweepIf this episode helped you, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts helps other solopreneurs find the show — it only takes a minute and means a lot.Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/

What makes a truly great father?In fantasy and science fiction, we're surrounded by heroes, villains, kings, captains, warriors, wizards, and chosen ones. But some of the most inspiring characters in all of speculative fiction aren't remembered for saving worlds—they're remembered for raising the next generation.In this episode, Jim and Zach each reveal their Top 10 Fathers in Fantasy and Science Fiction, counting down the dads who best exemplify sacrifice, integrity, wisdom, courage, love, and the ability to inspire their children to become the best versions of themselves. Along the way, they compare lists, debate rankings, share honorable mentions, and discuss what qualities truly define great fatherhood.Will their lists be similar? Which picks will spark the biggest debates? And which beloved characters just missed the cut?Join us for this celebration of some of the finest examples of fatherhood in speculative fiction!What characters would make YOUR list of the greatest fathers in fantasy and science fiction? Let us know in the comments!If you enjoy fantasy, science fiction, horror, book discussions, rankings, reviews, and all things speculative fiction, be sure to like, subscribe, and ring the notification bell so you won't miss future content from Fantasy for the Ages.⚔️ Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#FantasyForTheAges #FantasyBooks #ScienceFiction #SFF #BookTube #Fantasy #SciFi #Top10 #BookDiscussion #SpeculativeFiction #FantasyCharacters #SciFiCharacters #Fatherhood #FictionalCharacters #GeekCulture⸻Ways to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim's Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:51 - Early Tangents2:40 - The Rest of the Opening!3:20 - Episode Explanation5:47 - Zach's Honorable Mention7:07 - Picks 10 - 620:37 - The Top 539:51 - Wrap-up & Conclusion————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

June 22, 2026 - 6am: Negotiations in Switzerland to end the war in Iran wrapped up with Iran and the United States agreeing to create a “de-confliction cell” to address the fighting in Lebanon Iran brags that VP JD Vance was snubbed by negotiators during the talks in Switzerland UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation The U.S. Supreme Court expected to release some major decisions this week  A year-long investigation by the Washington Post contends that President Trump's former DNI, Tulsi Gabbard, may have been far more loyal to the leader of a religious group she belongs to than she was to the president. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/4vxzpNy David Bahnsen hosts the Monday Dividend Cafe from Grand Rapids during the Acton Institute Symposium, noting a relatively quiet day that allows more market focus. The Dow rose 148 points while the S&P fell 0.37% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.33% amid weakness in communication services and mega-cap names. He highlights strong year-to-date energy performance, surprising small-cap outperformance, and argues much of the market's gain is concentrated in AI/AI-adjacent and energy. Bahnsen cites speculative behavior in the SpaceX IPO, including extreme trading volume, limited float, and a sharp decline from recent highs. Bonds sold off with the 10-year at 4.51% and the 2/10 spread flattening to 28 bps from ~80 bps. He shares an anecdote about Allbirds rebranding to “Smartbird” to pivot to AI, covers UK political instability, Iran-US talks, pending US housing legislation, mortgage rates, Fed hike probabilities, Alan Greenspan's death at 100, and oil falling to $75.19 as Hormuz uncertainty persists. 00:00 Welcome and agenda 01:24 Market close snapshot 02:19 Sector leadership and breadth 03:06 Small caps surprise strength 03:49 SpaceX IPO mania 06:23 Rates and yield curve shift 07:13 AI bubble anecdote 08:57 UK politics and US policy 09:59 Fed odds and Greenspan 11:08 Oil and energy outlook 12:06 Wrap up and reminders Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

This week on the RuPaul's Drag Race Recap Show, Joe and Taylor break down All Stars 11 Episode 8, "Wrap & Roast Redux!" The queens trade shade in a hilarious mini challenge before taking on a rap-themed roast that leaves the judges divided and the fans debating. The hosts discuss the evolving points strategy, Sam Star's growing workroom tensions, Joey Jay's standout performance, and whether the judges got the Top 2 right. Plus, a deep dive into the controversial lip sync to Stephen Sondheim's "The Ladies Who Lunch" and why it sparked such strong reactions. Follow us on social media and join the conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY: EP. 13 – WRAP-UP/MID-00S TO PRESENT DAY We've reached the end of our exploration into Faye and her career post-Mommie Dearest, from the early 80s to the early 00s. For this final episode, we'll be wrapping things up with a look at a small handful of the titles I didn't get to cover […]

Welcome back to another episode of Being Bookish. I'm not quite sure how it happened, but we're almost halfway through 2026, so it's time for a bit of an update, and I am doing it differently this year! In this wrap-up, I am focusing a lot on expectation versus reality in my personal reading experience. I'm going to share my thoughts on the standout books I cannot stop thinking about, the ones that didn't quite hit the spot, and the upcoming releases I am looking forward to later this year. 2026 has brought a brilliant mix of genres, including my very first venture into LitRPG with Matt Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl. I share my thoughts on diving into this massive series, the exciting news of a television adaptation, and how his darker, highly political standalone novel, Operation Bounce House, received a mixed reception from readers on Goodreads and Storygraph. Of course, a completely honest wrap-up means talking about the disappointments too. I open up about my recent DNFs, like Claire North's Slow Gods, why I am trying to be kinder to myself when a book isn't working, and what happens when an individual read simply becomes one of the worst books I've finished all year. On a brighter note, my mission to discover new authors has so far been something of a success (at least I think so), with seventeen new writers added to my list. I discuss the emotional highs of a beautiful contemporary romance read on my birthday—Jill Mansell's Just One Look at You—and contrast it with a highly anticipated Beth O'Leary release that unfortunately turned into a major seafaring plot disappointment. I also explore whether "sequel syndrome" has struck some of the fantasy and romantasy series I loved last year, including Lauren Palphreyman's The Night Prince. Finally, I look ahead to the final six months of 2026. I take a look at some of my most anticipated upcoming releases, from Madeline Miller's short mythological tale Mestra and Carissa Broadbent's dark vampire romantasy The Lion and the Deathless Dark, to Victoria Aveyard's adult debut Tempest. Featured episodes Silver Elite Dungeon Crawler Carl Warrior Princess Assassin This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Blood of Hercules Dire Bound The Wolf King

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Phishing-resistant MFA could have stopped a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor from spending over a year inside North American academic and medical research networks — and we're going to tell you exactly how it happened and what you need to do about it.A group called UNC5608, tracked by Google's Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), exploited a vulnerability unique to REDCap — a research data platform that allows multiple software versions to run simultaneously. They got in via stolen admin credentials, planted custom malware called Infinite.red directly into REDCap's upgrade process, harvested credentials for over a year, then used those credentials to log into Google Workspace as a domain admin and create fake compliance rules to silently forward sensitive research emails — military strategy, geostrategic policy, advanced tech, specific pathogens — straight to Gmail accounts they controlled. And nobody noticed for a very long time.Prasanna and I break down the full attack chain, then walk through every prevention layer that could have stopped it: inventory management, patching, password hygiene, SSO, phishing-resistant MFA, passkeys, DBSC, context-aware access, compliance rule monitoring, credential separation across security domains, and logging. We also get into what backups can and can't do for you in a long-dwell-time attack like this — and why infrastructure-as-code and truly immutable golden images matter more than you might think.If you're running any kind of research platform, academic institution, or medical network — or honestly any organization that uses Google Workspace — this one's for you.Chapters:00:00 — Intro: The attack that phishing-resistant MFA could have stopped01:03 — Show intro & woodworking banter03:26 — What is a living-off-the-land attack?04:02 — Who is UNC5608 and who did they target?05:08 — How REDCap's multi-version design was exploited06:11 — Infinite.red malware and credential harvesting09:01 — Google Workspace infiltration via fake compliance rules10:18 — The keywords they were stealing: pathogens, military strategy, and more11:50 — What could the victims have done differently?12:42 — Inventory management, patching, and legacy version removal14:00 — Why you can't trust application-level authentication alone — use SSO15:18 — Phishing-resistant MFA and why it matters16:00 — Passkeys, FIDO, and why there are zero known attacks against them17:57 — Device-bound session credentials (DBSC) and context-aware access19:38 — Monitor your compliance rules — have a compliance rule for the compliance rule20:40 — Credential separation across security domains23:00 — Get some logging — XDR, SIEM, and catching exfiltration in progress24:00 — What can backups actually do in a long-dwell-time attack?27:00 — Infrastructure-as-code and the right cyber recovery approach28:58 — Protecting your golden images with immutable storage31:59 — Wrap-up

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on negotiations to end the Iran war.

Iran and the United States are giving conflicting accounts over whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open. Negotiators for both countries have concluded the first round of talks in Switzerland, with reports Iranian diplomats exited discussions early over a threat made by US President Donald Trump.

Iran and the United States are giving conflicting accounts over whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open. Negotiators for both countries have concluded the first round of talks in Switzerland, with reports Iranian diplomats exited discussions early over a threat made by US President Donald Trump.

We introduce the Wouxun KG-XS30G mobile GMRS radio, talk about its features, and compare it to the KG-XS20G Plus. We'll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog, YouTube channel and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:08 The Wouxun KG-XS30G Mobile GMRS Radio 1:23 When Wouxun launched the KG-XS20G mobile radio in the summer of 2021, it quickly became quite popular. Then they released the KG-XS20G Plus, and it replaced the original in both performance and popularity. Now, Wouxun has a new model, and it adds something more to this series. It’s the KG-XS30G. Questions and Answers 20:51 Comments and questions from our blog, our YouTube channel and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the forum! It’s free! Wrap up and Close 25:43 Send in your comments and questions for Danny and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. If we read your comment about this episode on a future episode, we may send you a free t-shirt or some swag! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com! © 2026 Cricket Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Daf Yomi Chullin 52Episode 2360Babble on Talmud with Sruli RappsJoin the chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfMERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BabbleOnTalmudSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org.il/Chullin.52a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro  00:51 Wrap up falling from a roof04:26 Broken ribs42:08 Conclusion

Season six brought some exciting developments to the Three Links Odd Cast.  The biggest one was Meredith Moore joining as co-host and Director of Institutional Research.  We expressed our gratitude for Past Co-host Mike Duminiak and his years of hard work on the show.  We also reviewed and discussed our various episodes from throughout the season.  Some of those highlights included the on-location episode recorded in Yreka, California for the Cave Degree, an interview with Past Co-host Duminiak about his book "Oddtistic," a look at the fraternal cemetery business with Brother Jon Hart of the Odd Fellow Memorial Gardens in Livermore, California, another tattoo episode (of course!), the Christmas episode, Meredith's two survey episodes about burnout and the future of the Rebekahs, the new lodge in San Antonio (for which Toby made a special musical recording), and the episodes about new and revitalized lodges in Tennessee, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.  We closed out with a great conversation with Sovereign Grand Master Tom Calabrese who provided us with some great wisdom and insight.  All in all, it was a pretty good season.  The Shoutout went to another revived Encampment, Pueblo #1 of Colorado.  In the Odd Podge, Toby is looking forward to his Washington Grand Sessions with old friend Kelly Hughes returning as Sovereign Grand Warden, Meredith gave credit to a number of lodges doing great things, and Ainslie spilled the beans on the upcoming Three Links Emporium and Tattoo Extravaganza at Sovereign Grand Lodge.

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Peter Konczal, ASC on Black Rabbit's deliberately low-tech-analog toolkit, customized blue bounce light, and the gradual unraveling of its visual style episode by episode. Podcast highlights include: -The deliberately low-tech-analog toolkit Pete assembled with co-cinematographer Igor Martinović became the show's defining look. It included one of a kind soot filters and scratched-up glass rulers wedged into matte boxes. These complimented detuned lenses and a low-contrast LUT. -How a custom greenish-blue fill light added contrast, separating the actors from the environment. -The inspiration for the asymmetrical framing from Michael Mann's The Insider. Pete and Martinović intentionally mismatched shots instead of using standard reverses. -Choosing to light large areas, allowing performances to unfold without interruption. -How Pete and director Laura Linney used tableaus to great effect in key scenes. Find Pete Konczal: https://www.iconictalentagency.com/pete-konczal Instagram: @petekonczal_asc Black Rabbit is streaming on Netflix. Hear our previous episode with Igor Martinović on the documentary The Pigeon Tunnel: https://www.camnoir.com/ep238/ SHOW RUNDOWN:  02:08 Close focus 13:15-01:03:31 Peter Konczal interview 01:03:47 Short ends 01:10:21 Wrap up/Credits The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social

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Chris Whalen is back for The Wrap after his fishing trip in Maine, where he caught a 21-inch smallmouth bass! He's very positive on Kevin Warsh's "less is more" approach at the Fed—no forward guidance, likely removing the dot plot, and refocusing on letting the numbers speak for themselves rather than trying to control expectations through communication. Whalen argues the bond market has already delivered a rate hike on its own, and if he were Warsh, he'd wait and see how the Iran peace deal holds before making more moves, given that war inflation is transitory and external to Fed policy. He reveals the definition of inflation will likely be narrowed to minimize rate hikes and avoid tanking the economy, and he's watching a massive rebalancing from equities to bonds at record allocation levels. Whalen sold most of his AI stocks and locked in serious gains, but he's holding SpaceX as a long-term play given Elon's monopolies on space launch and global internet. He warns the AI bubble is going south with Mike Saylor and Bitcoin spiraling, sees gold and silver as a great entry point after being beaten down, and is adding to positions. He explains silver's manufacturing and technology demand while copper faces supply constraints. On Iran, Whalen argues the MOU doesn't solve underlying inflation drivers—diesel, fertilizer, energy ripple through the economy—so double-digit inflation is locked in with no Fed rate cuts coming. He's concerned about private credit festering with two-and-twenty fees still common, distressed debt exchanges now over 70% of defaults since 2022, and he likes Annaly as a mortgage REIT with government-insured assets and mortgage servicing rights providing protection. Whalen notes precious metals could still rise despite rate hikes because central banks will keep accumulating gold as reserve assets. Links:    The Institutional Risk Analyst: https://www.theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com/  The Wrap: https://www.theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com/post/theira858Inflated book (2nd edition): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/inflated-r-christopher-whalen/1146303673Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/rcwhalen    Use the code TheWrap2026 for 25% off your first year of The Institutional Risk Analyst https://www.theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com/plans-pricingTimestamps:0:00 Intro and welcome back Chris Whalen1:47 Warsh sets different tone - No forward guidance, likely no dot plots3:33 Less is more approach - Fed was communicating too much5:43 Bond market has already done the rate hike6:50 War inflation is transitory - External factor Fed can't control7:19 Definition of inflation will be adjusted/narrowed9:10 Bond market doing tightening, not Fed funds rate10:34 Rebalancing from equities to bonds at record levels11:50 Sold most AI stocks, took profits, holding SpaceX12:07 SpaceX monopoly on space/internet - Long term play13:57 AI trade, Bitcoin15:57 Gold/silver beaten up but good entry, adding positions17:02 Silver manufacturing and technology demand17:49 Copper supply/demand - Not enough copper globally19:32 Iran MOU doesn't solve underlying issues21:45 Double-digit inflation locked in - Diesel, fertilizer ripple22:34 Fed can't fix war-driven inflation23:52 No rate cuts coming - Business banking on cuts won't get them24:48 Private credit festering problem - Two and twenty fees26:16 Distressed debt exchanges over 70% of defaults29:27 Annaly - Mortgage REIT with government insured assets30:00 Precious metals could rise despite rate hikes - Central banks buying31:43 Precious metals dollar strength question32:07 Next week

What if the U.S. government were just a family sitting at your kitchen table? In this episode, we shrink the entire federal budget down by a factor of 100 million and meet a family that earns $52,000 a year, spends $70,000, and already owes $390,000 — with nearly one of every five dollars they earn going straight to interest. Then we reveal who that family really is.   From there, we unpack the real story behind the $39 trillion national debt: where it came from (the last federal surplus was all the way back in 2001), what today's record interest costs mean for the broader economy, and — most important — what it all means for your investments and the richer life you're building. No fear-mongering, no politics, no jargon — just a clear, honest look and five level-headed moves you can actually use.   In this episode: The $390,000 family at the kitchen table Deficit vs. debt — what they actually mean How we got here: the last surplus was 2001 What it means for the U.S. economy What it means for YOUR investments Five level-headed moves you can make Wrap-up

Miss Mississippi Anna Leah Jolly (Part 2): Adoption, Emotional Intelligence Tools & Gospel-Centered Connection | The TableIn Part Two of The Table (Lifeline Children's Services), host Rick Morton continues his conversation with Anna Leah Jolly—Miss Mississippi, dance studio owner, author, and adoption advocate—about using her adoption story and the Miss Mississippi platform to point to “God confidence” and share the gospel. Anna Leah describes creating LimitlessPower2Connect.com and a children's book on emotional intelligence and the emotion wheel, supported by a CASA grant to distribute resources to kids in the court system. She and Rick discuss pressures adoptive families feel to perform, the importance of prayer and community, and how the gospel fosters connection and transformation from the inside out. Anna Leah shares why therapy felt scary at first and how her tools help parents and children talk safely about feelings and trauma, and she highlights her books available through Barnes & Noble.00:00 Welcome Back and Setup01:07 Tools for Connection01:28 From Trauma to Resources02:25 Limitless and Miss Mississippi04:09 Scholarships and God's Provision06:12 Using the Platform for Gospel06:55 Pageants and Legacy07:44 Proving Yourself Pressure10:45 Parents and Performance Anxiety12:38 Spotlight Myth and Endurance15:09 Pain in Adoption and Prayer17:28 Privacy and Boundaries18:43 Trauma Bonding in Adoption19:54 Faith Lived Not Forced21:12 Courtroom Misconceptions23:48 God Is Limitless25:00 Love and Attachment29:04 Advice to Adopted Kids30:12 Resources and Books32:12 Therapy Without Fear33:47 Bible as the Manual34:20 Closing Thanks and Wrap

J.P. Shadrick, Jeff Lageman and Austen Lane break down the end of the Jaguars' 2026 offseason program, key takeaways from OTAs and what's next for the team heading into training camp. Later, the crew discusses QB Trevor Lawrence's mindset, standout players like WR Brian Thomas Jr., roster battles and expectations for the 2026 season. All this and more on Jaguars Happy Hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 NBA Finals are in the books, and we're breaking down how the New York Knicks captured their first championship in decades by dispatching the San Antonio Spurs in a convincing Gentleman's Sweep.In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we recap the Finals, discuss what went right for the Knicks and what went wrong for the Spurs, and close out the season with our final edition of The Autopsy Report.We examine the futures of both franchises, whether either team can return to the NBA Finals, and why oddsmakers are much more bullish on the Spurs' chances than the defending champion Knicks. Is a rematch in the cards, or will the road back to the Finals prove even tougher than the journey there?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.Visit: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups.This show was sponsored in part by Raycon: Visit https://buyraycon.com/baseline for 20% off new buds!Get NBA League Pass: https://link.nba.com/LP19MG Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/Discover our favorite podcast gear & shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Budget-friendly collaborations welcome! https://bit.ly/19GuestFollow The Baseline on X: https://twitter.com/nbabaselineFollow The Baseline on IG: https://instagram.com/nba_baseline

Republicans are now arguing that their aggressive mid-decade redistricting campaign could preserve their House majority even in an environment where history is usually not on their side. According to a new memo from the National Republican Congressional Committee, newly redrawn maps have reduced the number of competitive districts and forced Democrats to compete in more Republican-leaning territory. Democrats dismiss that analysis, arguing that strong special election results and voter dissatisfaction with President Trump still favor a House takeover. My gut is still that Democrats will take the House. I do think it's going to be closer than people think, if just because we're in an intensely polarized country.Republicans are still looking for the why. That's what they haven't found yet. Why am I excited? Historically, at least in the Trump administration, it has been things like immigration. But you can't run the next election on the thing you solved in the last election. I know there are a lot of frustrated conservatives who say we should be talking about the fact that we closed the border. What have you done for me lately? That is the refrain from voters. Republicans are going to gin up the culture war, and they're going to point at Democrats and say they've learned none of their lessons. Turning the keys back over to them is not going to get you anything. It's going to get you more impeachments, more nonsense, and less of what you want. Democrats, meanwhile, will say we have an out-of-control oligarch president and we need some kind of emergency brake, so give us back control of the House.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.With gas prices continuing to fall, it's not crazy to think Republicans could find some footing. The national average fell below four dollars, according to AAA. A month ago it was around $4.50. We are looking at a collapsing gas price. We have been told throughout the history of commodities that gas shoots up like a rocket and falls like a feather. We are seeing it fall pretty quickly. If the price of a barrel returns to the levels we saw before the war, now that the memorandum of understanding has been signed and there is free flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, you're going to see lower gas prices. That's usually what people rely on, and it's also the hedge against inflation.Cheap gas had always been the Trump administration's hedge against tariff inflation. The argument was that while you might pay more on imports, gas would remain extraordinarily low. Obviously that promise was broken with the Iran war. Now it seems that we are at least in some phase of calm and negotiation, a controversial one. My point of view on any American activity in the Middle East—some may even say adventure in the Middle East—is that it almost always ends with America having to tell Israel no. Israel is usually very excited about having us in the region because, in general, we agree with Israel on most everything that happens in the Middle East. But they will always want us to do more, and eventually we usually have to tell them we are not going to do everything they want. That is just the way I understand the region.Is this memorandum of understanding wise? I read the text that was released yesterday. It's a pretty big give to allow Iran to sell oil. It's going to help the gas price, but it is a pretty big give. The carrots we are offering are big and juicy, but they are not promised up front. Everything is contingent on what happens from here. For Republicans, the best-case scenario is relative economic calm and Donald Trump being seen as a game-changing president that people might not always agree with but who is moving things forward. If we're talking about jobs numbers and things that are forward-facing, Republicans are probably winning the argument. If we're talking about side issues and distractions, Democrats are winning the argument. I still think it's going to be very, very, very hard for Republicans to keep the House. But again, this is a very polarized country, and the biggest thing Republicans need is a reason to get their people excited.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:01:57 - Republicans and the House00:12:19 - Obama00:15:51 - Thomas Kean Jr.00:19:36 - Iran00:24:43 - Kirk Bado on Primaries01:11:10 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

The Anfield Wrap's live morning show, where we discuss the news that Liverpool are set to hijack Newcastle's transfer of Victor Muñoz from Osasuna, after triggering his €40m euro release clause.John Gibbons hosts Kieo and Josh Sexton  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Welcome back to RECESS — our bi-weekly look at what we're learning, trends we're seeing in the health and fitness space, and how we're building more play into real life.The fitness industry is facing its biggest shake-up yet, and it's coming from a syringe. In this episode of RECESS, we cover a lot of ground: from Caroline's high school graduation and a wild weekend of sports (Knicks championship! Water polo! World Cup!) to the questions keeping health and fitness professionals up at night.The centerpiece of this episode is a candid conversation about GLP-1, GLP-2, and the newly trialed GLP-3 drug Retatrutide — and what near-30% body weight loss results mean for the future of personal training, nutrition coaching, and the entire weight loss industry. Is weight loss about to become a purely medical intervention? And if so, what does that mean for coaches, trainers, and wellness brands like ours?We also take on a viral debate about AI-generated fitness influencers crowding out real coaches on social media, break down the data on whether women should skip college in the age of AI (spoiler: the numbers say no), and share our take on Backrooms, the buzzy horror film directed by a local kid who built the concept as a high schooler. If you've ever felt the existential dread of liminal spaces, this one's for you.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy Caroline Starrett's observation that "muscles are the new skinny" might be the most important trend call in fitness right nowHow GLP-3 drug Retatrutide achieved nearly 30% average body weight loss in Phase 3 trials, and what that means compared to Ozempic and ZepBoundWhat happens to the fitness industry if weight loss becomes a purely pharmaceutical interventionThe hidden dangers of GLP-1 drugs: muscle and bone mass loss, weight regain after stopping, and the return of extreme thinness cultureWhy AI-generated fitness influencers are getting millions of views while real coaches struggle for reach, and what to do about itThe data behind college ROI for women: why the gender pay gap and VC funding stats make a compelling case for staying in schoolWhy the most successful female founders (Rent the Runway, Stitch Fix, 23andMe, Tory Burch) share one thing in commonA local director's Backrooms, worth seeing even if you hate horrorKey Highlights: (00:00) Welcome back to RECESS; Caroline's high school graduation and becoming (almost) empty nesters; the "open nest" philosophy(01:50) A massive weekend of sports: Knicks championship, Stanley Cup, World Cup, water polo tournaments, and shoutouts to Cal athletes competing in European club championships(05:35) The viral Canadian coach's Instagram post: AI-generated fitness influencers vs. real coaches, the algorithm problem, and a defense of making content that's actually fun(07:45) Why real coaches deserve your engagement: the difference between AI-driven content and educators who've spent years building free resources(11:17) College ROI debate: a prominent female entrepreneur suggests skipping college; Juliet and Kelly push back with data — 65–75% higher lifetime earnings for college grads, and the gender pay gap closes with education(16:00) Female founders and elite credentials: why the women who actually break through in VC-backed startups almost universally have top-tier degrees; notable examples and one cautionary tale(18:00) Caroline's insight: "muscles are the new skinny" — when anyone can change their body composition with a GLP drug, muscle becomes the differentiator(19:29) Breaking down the GLP-3 trial results for Retatrutide: 70+ lbs average loss, nearly 30% body weight reduction, and how it compares to GLP-1 and GLP-2 drugs(20:40) How GLP drugs are splitting the fitness industry: some coaches relieved, some threatened, and the legacy weight loss brands already pivoting(22:45) The dark side: muscle and bone mass loss, Hollywood's return to extreme thinness, and what happens when people stop taking the drugs without changing their habits(27:00) The message that still matters: muscle is your longevity organ; building a body for adventure; why GLP drugs and strength training aren't mutually exclusive(27:29) Backrooms the movie: local Marin School of the Arts alum director Kane Parsons, and why this creepy-beautiful film is worth your time even if you're not a horror fan(29:10) Wrap-up and thanks for listening

Ryan and Kipp open with a conversation about building, creating, and the satisfaction that comes from seeing your work in the world before diving into another Ask Me Anything. This week, they tackle questions on approval seeking, self-development investments, measuring progress, unpopular opinions, intuition, instant gratification, rebuilding after divorce, and designing an intentional reset year. They also discuss why progress often feels invisible, how to involve family in personal goals, and why growth requires structure instead of endless information gathering. If you're trying to become more intentional and build a life with purpose, this episode delivers a practical perspective. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Intro & catching up 06:48 - Approval seeking vs being likable 20:10 - Investing in self-development 24:30 - Measuring personal growth 26:42 - Unpopular opinions 35:49 - Escaping instant gratification 39:30 - Taking an adult gap year 45:53 - Showing progress to others 53:00 - Getting spouse buy-in for big goals 01:07:00 - Why systems beat information 01:09:30 - Wrap up   Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready