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Critically acclaimed debut novelist and food writer, Catherine Kurtz, spoke with us about art school, painting life, judging the International Chocolate Awards, and her delicious first book FEAST. Catherine Kurtz is a multidisciplinarian known for her parallel careers in the visual arts, literature, and culinary criticism – including as a judge and educator in the field of chocolate tasting. She is a member of the Guild of Food Writers and a Grand Jury Member of the International Chocolate Awards. Her debut is, Feast, “for fans of Chocolat (show-co-lot, haha, i need this
This week on ‘The Write Question,' host Lauren Korn speaks with Mac Barnett, National Ambassador for Children's Literature and the author of ‘Make Believe: On Telling Stories to Children' (Little, Brown & Company), his first book written for adults.
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This week on ‘The Write Question,' host Lauren Korn speaks with Mac Barnett, National Ambassador for Children's Literature and the author of ‘Make Believe: On Telling Stories to Children' (Little, Brown & Company), his first book written for adults.
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
Bestselling author Meg Shaffer spoke with us about paying homage to fairy tales, defending libraries against censorship, and her latest cinematic, genre-bending bestseller, THE BOOK WITCH. Meg Shaffer is the bestselling author of The Lost Story and The Wishing Game, which was a Book of the Month finalist for Book of the Year as well as a Reader's Digest and Washington Post Best Book of the Year, and has been translated into 23 languages. Shaffer holds an MFA in TV and Screenwriting from Stephens College. Her latest is the instant bestseller The Book Witch, described as a novel that's part mystery, part love letter to libraries and booksellers, and a direct, timely meditation on book-banning. Booklist called it a “whimsical tale of lost love, family secrets, and how books can change a reader's life” and Kirkus calls it “catnip for anyone who ever wished they could walk around in their favorite book.” [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Meg Shaffer, Milena, and I discussed: How she wrote a couple dozen romance novels under her real name The rules set forth in her latest book about entering the worlds of beloved childrens' series Why the author's writing is best when she's having fun Channeling the iconic sci-fi writer Ray Bradbury Why "all books are kids' books if the kid can read" How she aims to make readers appreciate the books they read as children And a lot more! Show Notes: megshaffer.com The Book Witch: A Novel By Meg Shaffer (Amazon) Meg Shaffer Amazon Author Page Meg Shaffer on Instagram Meg Shaffer on Facebook Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“House of Fidelity,” a new book from Wall Street Journal deputy markets editor Justin Baer, is in the spotlight during this episode. His book tells the tale of the founding and development of Fidelity, the financial services behemoth, and the family saga that ensued, eventually leading to the installation of Abigail “Abby” Johnson as CEO. (06/2026)
“House of Fidelity,” a new book from Wall Street Journal deputy markets editor Justin Baer, is in the spotlight during this episode. His book tells the tale of the founding and development of Fidelity, the financial services behemoth, and the family saga that ensued, eventually leading to the installation of Abigail “Abby” Johnson as CEO. (06/2026)
In 2022, Seán's guest set out to hike across the frozen rivers of Siberia. When Putin invaded Ukraine, things took a turn for the worse…Joining to discuss is Charlie Walker, Adventurer and author of new book ‘On Thin Ice: Adventurer and author of On Thin Ice: An Explorer's Memoir of Siberia, Surveillance and Survival'.
In 2022, Seán's guest set out to hike across the frozen rivers of Siberia. When Putin invaded Ukraine, things took a turn for the worse…Joining to discuss is Charlie Walker, Adventurer and author of new book ‘On Thin Ice: Adventurer and author of On Thin Ice: An Explorer's Memoir of Siberia, Surveillance and Survival'.
AI keeps getting called music's biggest threat. Or its biggest opportunity. Both framings miss the point. The real question is harder: if AI can handle the cognitive work, what's left that actually matters? We're joined by Jessica Powell, CEO and co-founder of AudioShake, to figure that out. We talked about why experienced practitioners get the most out of AI, what happens to the creators caught in the middle, and whether "AI-generated" is already a useless label. We also break down how AudioShake works — not generative AI, but subtractive stem separation and why physical media and community could be music's quiet hedge against digital abundance. CHAPTERS 04:53 Music vs. Code 07:46 Taste and Differentiation 14:27 Should We Label AI Music? 17:41 How AudioShake Works 26:23 Vibe Coding, Jobs, and Disruption SUMMIT Get your Trapital Summit tickets here SPONSORS Chartmetric: Listen in for our Stat of the Week Symphonic: Distribute your music to one of the largest networks in the industry. Symphonic delivers your music to over 200 digital service providers ensuring that you're monetizing every stream and use of your music on Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, and more TRAPITAL Where technology shapes culture. New episodes and memos every week. Sign up here for free.
Christele Harrouk is a French-Lebanese architect, urban designer, and Editor-in-Chief of ArchDaily. With over a decade of editorial experience, she explores architectural and urban narratives and amplifies underrepresented voices and geographies, all while contributing to global architectural discourse. Her work focuses on making architectural knowledge more accessible, fostering broader conversations, and critically engaging with the future of the field. We talk about: - Christele's career journey and how feeling like she didn't quite fit within traditional practice led her to experiment with careers in architecture, writing, and even fashion and how those roles eventually led her to her impactful job at ArchDaily.- In regards to her career, we talk about being an “Architect who writes” rather than just a journalist and why careers in editing, curation, and research are just as much a part of the profession as those who build.- We discuss more about ArchDaily's content curation; how they sort through thousands of project submissions and what ultimately influences the people and projects they choose to highlight.- We also talk about content overload and social media, and why ArchDaily is focusing on value rather than short lived trends and algorithms. - We end by talking about Christele's perspective on emerging professionals, student competitions, and technology in the profession. >>> Connect with Christele:ArchDaily: https://www.archdaily.com/author/christele-harroukLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christele-harrouk-1250a6a2/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christeleharrouk/ >>>Thank you to our Sponsor:Arcol is a collaborative building design tool built for modern teams. Arcol streamlines your design process by keeping your model, data, and presentations in sync- enabling your team to work together seamlessly. Learn more about Arcol on their Website, Instagram, YouTube, X, and LinkedIn.>>>Connect with Architectette:- Website: www.architectette.com (Learn more)- Instagram: @architectette (See more)- Newsletter: www.architectette.com/newsletter (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn: The Architectette Podcast Page and/or Caitlin Brady>>> Support Architectette:- Leave us a rating and review!>>>Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay.
When Eric Richins died in March 2022, his death initially appeared to be a tragic overdose.His wife, Kouri Richins, publicly portrayed herself as a grieving widow and even published a children's book about helping kids cope with losing a parent.But investigators soon uncovered evidence that led them in a very different direction.As they examined financial records, phone data, life insurance policies, alleged drug purchases, and witness testimony, prosecutors built a case alleging that Eric's death was anything but accidental.This episode breaks down the investigation, the trial, the shocking evidence presented in court, and the life sentence that ultimately followed.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime************************************************************************************************Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network*************************************************************************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you'd like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe!
Maria chats with author Stacy Wilder whose books Liz Adams Mystery Series features Duke, a lie-detecting Lab! Stacy also donates a portion of the proceeds to wildlife conservation and the homeless--both people and pets. Check out her website for books, info, recipes (!) and more! storystacy.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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When AI Builds Itself," the AI laboratory Anthropic reveals that its systems are increasingly automating their own development, with Claude now generating over 80% of the company's internal code. This rapid progress toward recursive self-improvement—where AI autonomously designs its own superior successors—has prompted Anthropic to propose a global, verifiable pause mechanism modeled after nuclear arms control treaties. While the company warns that failing to coordinate could lead to a loss of human control, skeptics argue the proposal is technically impossible to verify and may serve as a "safety liability shield" or a strategic marketing move ahead of its trillion-dollar IPO. Despite internal data showing exponential productivity gains, experts highlight significant "judgment gaps" in AI's ability to choose research goals, suggesting that a true intelligence explosion remains theoretical. Ultimately, the sources depict a high-stakes tension between accelerating capabilities and the desperate search for governance frameworks capable of managing a potential technological singularity.
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
Acclaimed debut author Darby Bozeman spoke with us about her journey from middle school English teacher to published author, and her debut thriller, SUMMER'S NEVER OVER. Darby Bozeman, originally from Portland, Oregon, relocated to the American South for graduate school, earning a master's degree in teaching from the University of Georgia. Before pivoting to full-time writing, she spent five years as a middle school English teacher. Her dual-timeline debut thriller, Summer's Never Over (Berkley Trade Original; on sale June 9, 2026), is described as We Were Liars meets God of the Woods, and is set at a summer camp where a counselor died in a suspicious fire five years prior. The book was recently chosen as a June selection for the Book of the Month Club. Publishers Weekly called it an “Impressive debut…an addictive thriller ideal for summer reading.” Bestselling author Ashley Winstead wrote, "Darby Bozeman has the perfect beach read in this sinister summer camp thriller, where the paradisical woods of Dread's Cove hide not only hot bodies and cold waters, but dark secrets.” [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Darby Bozeman, Milena, and I discussed: How she gleaned inspiration from her teaching The science of narrative writing, including tension building and sentence-level craft Why her book was pitched as “Carly Fortune writing a murder mystery” How she secured an agent and got a two-book deal Why she prefers the coffee shop to her own coffee And a lot more! Show Notes: darbybozeman.com Summer's Never Over : A Novel By Darby Bozeman (Amazon) Darby Bozeman on Instagram Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Author Nathaniel Gee's new book, “Failure and Fortitude: How Faith, Politics and Power Shaped the Teton Dam Disaster,” explores what led up to the failure of the Teton Dam.
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/2062489873156657465/video/1 https://x.com/i/status/2062438754757804533https://x.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/2062435337482166344/video/1 https://x.com/clashreport/status/2062597779025695202/video/1https://x.com/nexta_tv/status/2062440527534936072/video/1https://x.com/RidgeandFrost/status/2062461562208567525/video/1 https://x.com/tntsports/status/2062593072635027627/video/1 https://x.com/Variety/status/2062278718622691559/video/1 https://youtu.be/ej8pjisr0Pc Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
→ Work with me: How coaches do $1M/yr working 2-4 hrs/day (free video) https://youtu.be/d9zJAysyS7c → Try Rainmakers OS for $1 (14 days) The AI that runs client acquisition for you. Builds your offer. Writes your content. Hands you the ads and funnels already winning. https://wearetherainmakers.com/testdrive → Free training: How the top coaches sign 5 to 20 dream clients a month https://wearetherainmakers.com/demo In this episode, I'm breaking down the "by now I should have" mindset that quietly punishes so many ambitious people, and the 4 keys I use to stop beating myself up and actually navigate my journey faster, with less suffering. --- Ok, quick intro if we haven't met. I'm Chris Dufey. I run The Rainmakers. We help coaches and consultants do $1M/yr working 2-4 hours a day.
This episode of Northern Soul featured Carmela welcoming Brendy Quinn to share his newest song “Love”. Brendy explained that the song was inspired by 1 Corinthians 13, which he considers his favourite Bible passage. They discussed how love is essential in all aspects of life and faith. The song was played for listeners, and they […] L'articolo Northern Soul – How a Christian Singer Writes About Love – Brendy Quinn and Carmela proviene da Radio Maria.
Hamilton author Kelly Watt says astrology saved her from suicide and she is sharing her story through an award-winning book titled The Weeping Degree. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin speaks to Watt about her inspiring journey.
Acclaimed author Sara Nović lost her hearing at age 12. Since then, she's learned ASL, written the best-selling novel True Biz, mothered two children, and even discovered a knack for playing the piano — something she feels, rather than hears. Nović's new memoir, Mother Tongue, follows her journey from teenagehood through motherhood as she grapples with a tough but fascinating question: What is a primary language? In today's episode, Nović joins NPR's Elissa Nadworny to discuss the book, how being deaf shapes the world around her, and her own approach to cultivating a multilingual household.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedaySee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Noel Tata writes to RBI explaining why Tata Sons listing could be detrimental to the holding company's mission. Aditya Birla Renewables may have emerged as the front-runner to acquire Shell Plc's Indian renewable energy platform Sprng Energy. Madhya Pradesh government's experiment with faith financing could draw investors into temple redevelopment programs. Meanwhile, India's airlines are trying to expand abroad, but geopolitical turbulence is making that task tougher. And finally, RCB's win may introduce a new crop of brand ambassadors with Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya becoming two of the IPL's biggest commercial beneficiaries. Tune in for all this and more on this episode of Editor's Picks with Nalin Mehta.
Samuel Pepys famously watched the Great Fire of London, witnessed the impact of the plague, and perhaps less famously, recorded his involvement with the restoration of Charles II.
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
New York Times bestselling and award-winning author John Kenney spoke with us about life as an ad-man, writing humor for The New Yorker, and the paperback release of his latest novel I SEE YOU'VE CALLED IN DEAD. John Kenney is the bestselling author of three novels and four books of poetry, including Love Poems (For Married People), a New York Times bestseller. His first novel, Truth In Advertising, won the Thurber Prize for American Humor. He is a longtime contributor to The New Yorker magazine's Shouts & Murmurs column. His most recent novel, I See You've Called In Dead (available in paperback June 2nd), is described as “The Office meets Six Feet Under meets About a Boy” and was an instant bestseller. The book follows Bud Stanley, an obituary writer who accidentally publishes his own obituary and begins attending strangers' funerals to find meaning of life. In a starred review Booklist said of the book, “I See You've Called in Dead is a witty and heartwarming reminder of the bottomless despair, limitless absurdity, and undeniable joy of the human experience.” John Kenney has worked as a copywriter for more than 25 years at Ogilvy, McGarry Bowen, and Publicis. He has created campaigns for American Express, Citi, Chevron, Heineken, and Cadillac, to name a few. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file John Kenney, Milena, and I discussed: His past life as a high profile copywriter 10 years of rejections from the New Yorker Why he still has impostor syndrome The personal inspiration behind his latest novel Writing self-deprecating poetry Why he's writing a memoir about rewriting his mother's obituary And a lot more! Show Notes: byjohnkenney.com I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney (Amazon) John Kenney Amazon Author Page John Kenney on Instagram John Kenney for The New Yorker Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Academy Award and Golden Globe winning songwriter John DeNicola joins me to chat about the craft of writing songs. Also, if you don't know what a tip-on jacket is, you'll learn in this episode!Mentioned in this Cast:JohnDeNicola.com, OmadRecords.com. LPs "The Why Because," "She Said," and, "Don't Wait."Sweetback, Rich Cannata (Billy Joel), Keith Reid (Procol Harum) , Steve Holy, Peter Lewis (Moby Grape) & Arwen Lewis - son & granddaughter of Oscar- winning actress Loretta Young, Franke Previte (Franke & The Knockouts), Donald Markowitz, Steve Winwood, Gin Blossoms, Juliana Hatfield & Eric Payne (Bets), Tip-on jacket (Stoughton Printing). Dirty Dancing "Hungry Eyes" and "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life"Vodcast version available at https://www.YouTube.com/HerKimba
This episode is musical, listener! WHGS is comin' at you from ENGLAND with Dodie — an incredible singer, songwriter, and YouTuber with top-charting albums and a hit single, “She,” that took over Lesbian TikTok. We discuss writing queer anthems before knowing you're queer, the odd ways you explore bisexuality before coming out, internalized homophobia, breakups, and being just like Zooey Deschanel — AKA, hot. Ashley needs sex for career accomplishments. Lizzy gets in quickies between childcare. FOLLOW DODIE: Listen to her new album, “Not For Lack Of Trying,” NOW: https://open.spotify.com/album/6ogKuILl7vFFCahzxHvFOi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doddleoddle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doddleoddle Twitter: https://x.com/doddleoddle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@doddleoddle Tour Dates & Newsletter: https://www.dodie.co/ FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashgavs Tour Dates & Newsletter: https://www.ashleygavin.com/#dates FOLLOW LIZZY CASSIDY @lizzycassidy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzycassidycomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzycassidy/ Twitter: https://x.com/lizzaster Tour Dates & Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/lizzycassidy FOLLOW ALEX VRAHAS @alvrahas Mailing List: https://forms.gle/t48AUUEYzrNagU1B9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alvrahas/ SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: Watch this UNCUT: https://www.patreon.com/WHGS Merch: https://shop.merchcentral.com/collections/ashley-gavin Watch on this YouTube: https://youtu.be/US_4IKSHyJA ______________________________________________ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: TOMBOYX: Get 15% OFF your order with code GAY15 at https://tomboyx.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
#1 New York Times bestselling author, Ruta Sepetys, returns to speak with us about her 12 years of research, ragtime music, and the “fortune and facade” of 1920s Detroit in her adult historical fiction debut, A FORTUNE OF SAND. Ruta Sepetys is the award-winning and internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction published in over sixty countries and forty languages. Her acclaimed “crossover” YA literature includes the Carnegie Medal-winning Salt to the Sea. Her latest, A Fortune of Sand (available May 26th), is described as F. Scott Fitzgerald's Great Gatsby and Amor Towles' Rules Of Civility meets Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums. The novel follows a wealthy, eccentric family in Detroit's booming automobile industry and includes a plot twist around stolen jewels. A Booklist starred review called the book, “A richly detailed portrait of the glittering city and [Detroit's] dark underbelly. . . . This will appeal to fans of Kate Atkinson's Shrines of Gaiety and Jennifer Egan's Manhattan Beach.” Ruta's books have won or been shortlisted for more than 50 book prizes, and are currently in development for film and television. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Ruta Sepetys, Milena, and I discussed: Why she still gets nervous before every book release Finding a writing structure to mimic the volatile energy of The Roaring ‘20s Why she filed FOIA requests and worked with former FBI agents to interpret her research How she co-authored a YA historical mystery with Steve Sheinkin Why she prefers the term "investigation" over "research" Her creative fuel And a lot more! Show Notes: rutasepetys.com You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory by Ruta Sepetys (Amazon) Ruta Sepetys Amazon Author Page Ruta Sepetys on Facebook Ruta Sepetys on Instagram Ruta Sepetys on Twitter Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
South Dakota author Scott Simpson's latest novella introduces songwriter Aubrey Larkin and a town of gently bent-not-broken humans.
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
#1 New York Times bestselling author, Ruta Sepetys, spoke to me about what she learned in the music industry, the secrets to strong, vivid writing, and her non-fiction debut YOU: THE STORY: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory. Ruta Sepetys is an award-winning and internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction published in over sixty countries and forty languages. Her acclaimed “crossover” YA literature includes the Carnegie Medal-winning Salt to the Sea. Her latest is the creative guide to writing, You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory (available May 16, 2023), which “... provides aspiring writers with a roadmap to crafting compelling stories by encouraging them to look inward and excavate their own memories in order to discover authentic voices and compelling details.” In a starred review Booklist said of the book, “Part writing guide, part memoir, Sepetys' fresh, fun handbook is all inspiration.” [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file, Ruta Sepetys and I discussed: What she learned about storytelling working in the music industry Why she's drawn to underrepresented stories and “history in hiding” How to discover the Four Hs of the "excitement of life" Her intensive research process for each book Why writers need to examine their own lives for authenticity And a lot more! Show Notes: rutasepetys.com You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory by Ruta Sepetys (Amazon) Ruta Sepetys Amazon Author Page Ruta Sepetys on Facebook Ruta Sepetys on Instagram Ruta Sepetys on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Reged Ahmad and the Guardian's US site editor Jonathan Yerushalmy examine Republican Thomas Massie's loss in the Kentucky primary after a vicious attack campaign fulled by Donald Trump. They also look at the president's penchant for posting directly to social media and the woman who pens the posts
Comedy on a WednesdayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast May 20, 1953, 73 years ago, Leroy's Theme. Leroy is writing a theme about the activities during a twenty-four-hour period of his favorite uncle.Followed by Fibber Mcgee and Molly, originally broadcast May 20, 1947, 79 years ago, Fibber Is Interviewed. Fibber brags about his valuable possessions during an interview, the purpose of which is not what he expects!Then, the Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast May 20, 1951, 75 years ago, the Big Ball Game. Mr. Andrews wants to listen to the ball game. But everything goes wrong.Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast May 20, 1948, 78 years ago, Gracie's Mother Visits. Gracie's mother is staying with the Burns'. She doesn't think much of George's career in show business. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 20, 1948, 78 years ago, A Letter of Recommendation. Gertrude, pro and con. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html
Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Jessica Steinberg speaking with author Yishay Ishi Ron. Ishi Ron's award-winning 2023 book, "Dog," is about an Israeli combat officer returning from Gaza, grappling with PTSD and heroin addiction until a stray dog enters his life and helps save him. The novel became a bestseller in Israel, was long-listed for the Sapir Prize, and is currently being adapted into a film by director Eran Ricklis. After "Dog" was translated into English, it won two 2026 National Jewish Book Awards, in the Book Club and Hebrew Fiction in Translation categories. A former commando in the elite Duvdevan unit fictionalized in the Netflix series "Fauda," Ishi Ron wrote "Dog" before he was diagnosed with PTSD, while he was self-medicating with alcohol and drugs. Ishi Ron talks about writing books as part of his healing process and what has become his mission to help others in his situation. He also discusses his latest book, a Holocaust drama called "The Girl Who Rode the White Lion," inspired by his grandfather, a Holocaust survivor. What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: Yishai Ishi Ron, author of the award-winning novel 'Dog,' appears on the May 19 What Matters Now podcast (Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The most "professional" podcasters in the game are back with another "podcast." Mark "Meek Mill" Dailey sits down with Mark "Drizzy" Hamilton to smash out another episode documenting all of the latest news in enthralling world of Formula 1. Hit that subscribe button and tune in for the full, unfiltered breakdown! You don't wanna miss this!
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
New York Times bestselling author, Rosie Walsh, returns to speak with us about the power of the writing community, her "work wife" Ashley Audrain, and her latest novel THE ONE DAY YOU WERE MY HUSBAND. Rosie Walsh has lived and traveled all over the world, working as a documentary producer and writer. Her two previous novels, Ghosted and The Love of My Life, were New York Times bestsellers and have sold nearly two million copies worldwide. Her third novel is The One Day You Were My Husband (available May 19th) “asks readers what—and whom—they would give up to return to a first love and to the people they once were.” New York Times bestselling author Clare Leslie Hall called the book “...a heart-wrenching love story and a mystery that shocks and surprises until the very end. A wonderful novel.” [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Rosie Walsh, Milena, and I discussed: The ongoing "bum fight" that is the writer's life How to create addictive plots that keep readers up at night Why sometimes you have to kill your darlings for that outstanding ending What it was like to do research in Thailand Why no one understands you like another writer And a lot more! Show Notes: RosieWalsh.com The Love of My Life: A Novel by Rosie Walsh (Amazon) Rosie Walsh on Facebook Rosie Walsh on Instagram Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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New York Times bestselling author, Rosie Walsh, talked with me about finding her voice, transitioning from romcom to "emotional thriller," and her latest, The Love of My Life. Rosie Walsh has lived and traveled all over the world, working as a documentary producer and writer. Her American debut, Ghosted, was a New York Times bestseller and has sold more than one million copies worldwide. Her second novel is The Love of My Life, described as a "...stay-up-all-night page-turner. It's a love story wrapped in a mystery that ... [taps] into our darkest fears about motherhood, family, and trust." Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push, said of the book, “Walsh's hugely compelling THE LOVE OF MY LIFE instantly pulls you deep into the interior of a marriage. Part thriller, part mystery, part heart-wrenching love story, this is a treasure...” Stay calm and write on ... [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Rosie Walsh and I discussed: Writing upmarket fiction under a pseudonym Why she starts all of her books with plot How to write a "book that breathes" What it's like to hang out at death cafes The "bum fight" that is the writer's life And a lot more! Show Notes: RosieWalsh.com The Love of My Life: A Novel by Rosie Walsh (Amazon) Rosie Walsh on Facebook Rosie Walsh on Instagram Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben Sasse may not know exactly how much more time God has for him here on earth, but he sure is using whatever time he does have to spread truth and wisdom. On today's Capital Record we look at Sasse's recent op-ed in the WSJ and his contrarian approach to the AI tech revolution. In this transformative technological moment, Ben doesn't see a need to “get with the algorithms” but rather an opportunity to “re-discover the virtues.” And he knows just where to go to find them. Show notes:Habits for Humanity in the Age of AI Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In a new mystery novel, a group of struggling writers lands on a private island belonging to bestselling author Arthur Fletch. But Fletch is dead and the authors, who come from a number of genres, must race to come up with the best ending to his unfinished manuscript. Then, the competition turns deadly. The Ending Writes Itself is by V.E. Schwab and Cat Clarke, who wrote the novel under the pen name Evelyn Clarke. In today's episode, the co-authors and friends join NPR's Scott Simon for a conversation about their collaboration.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedaySee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
If you write in a niche genre and you've been told (or have started to believe) that your book is just too specific to market effectively, this episode is for you. Jenn breaks down why niche isn't the obstacle it feels like, why generic book marketing advice fails specific authors, and what a marketing strategy actually looks like when you write for a very particular reader. Whether you write in a niche genre, across multiple genres, or for a deeply specific audience, this one will change how you think about finding your readers.LinksThe 90-Day Book Sales System includes the New Author Marketing Playbook, built specifically for pre-published authors who want a real plan before their book comes out.Social Growth Sessions
Iona Whishaw dreamed of being a writer since she was a child. It may have taken longer than she had expected, but by her mid sixties she had fulfilled that childhood dream. Inspired by the true stories of her family's connection to secret intelligence services such as MI6, she's written a fan favourite mystery series set in B.C. just after the Second World War. Plus, book content creator Ainara Alleyne drops by to talk about her journey as a youth reading advocate, and talk about the upcoming Forest of Reading Festival. Books discussed on this week's show include:A False and Fatal Claim: A Lane Winslow Mystery by Iona WhishawThe Chambermaid's Key by Genevieve GrahamI, Medusa by Ayana GrayCheck us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks
CISA warns CopyFail is under active exploitation. Attackers compromise installers for a widely used disk imaging utility. MuddyWater masks cyberespionage as ransomware. Attackers spread malware through a fake OpenClaw plugin. Researchers ID a new Linux RAT. Vimeo blames a third party provider for a recent breach. Palo Alto's Captive Portal is under attack. The FTC settles with a data broker over location sharing. A former Conti gang member gets jail time. Our guest is Dov Yoran, CEO of Command Zero, discussing how cybersecurity teams are fighting AI with AI. Geotargeting turns creepy. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Dov Yoran, CEO of Command Zero, discussing how cybersecurity teams are fighting AI with AI. Selected Reading Attackers are cashing in on fresh 'CopyFail' Linux flaw (The Register) Hackers compromise Daemon Tools in global supply-chain attack, researchers say (The Record) Iranian APT Intrusion Masquerades as Chaos Ransomware Attack (SecurityWeek) Malicious OpenClaw Skill Targets DeepSeek Agentic AI Workflows (Cyber Press) Sophisticated Quasar Linux RAT Targets Software Developers (SecurityWeek) ShinyHunters claims dump puts 119K Vimeo emails in the wild (The Register) Palo Alto Networks warns of firewall RCE zero-day exploited in attacks (Bleeping Computer) FTC bans data broker Kochava from selling sensitive location info (The Record) Conti, Akira Affiliate Sentenced to 102 Months in Prison for Ransomware and Extortion Operations Targeting over 50 Organizations (TechNadu) A college student is suing a dating app that allegedly used her TikTok videos to target men in her dormitory (CyberScoop) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joseph Ward is a cousin and aide-de-camp to Gen. Artemas Ward. He is a frequent correspondent of Adams, reporting what he's seeing on the military front in Boston. Adams is worried about the British, still sitting around the harbor, trying to take over Boston again now that the Army is mostly in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if your life isn't broken, it's just built on a story that's ready to be rewritten?In this episode of Mind Your Own Karma: Beyond the Bandage, Melissa sits down with bestselling author and narrative coach Carrie KC West to explore how the stories we inherit, absorb, and create can either trap us or set us free. With her rare blend of MFA-level storytelling mastery, psychology training, and somatic healing techniques, Carrie reveals how we can identify the old scripts we've been living by and start writing a new chapter that's aligned, empowered, and deeply authentic.You'll learn• what “rewriting your story” actually means (and why it's more than just positive thinking).• how to recognize if you're living from an old, inherited, or trauma-based narrative.• why the body holds onto painful or outdated stories-and how to release them.• how narrative coaching blends story craft, psychology, and somatic awareness for real change.• a simple story-mapping tool you can use today to find where you're stuck and what your next chapter could be.Where to Find Carrie KC WestWebsite: https://carriekcwest.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/story-of-your-life/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553115232260Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storytellers_acad/FIND MELISSAWebsitesSMGI — https://www.somatichealingjourneys.comMYOK — https://www.mindyourownkarma.comSocial MediaMYOK on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mind_your_own_karmaMYOK on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mindyourownkarmaMYOK on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourOwnKarma#MindYourOwnKarma #SomaticMindfulGuidedImagery #SMGI #SomaticHealingJourneys #NarrativeCoaching #StoryHealing #RewriteYourStory #BodyBasedHealing #EmotionalHealing #TraumaRecovery #HealingThroughStory #LifeRewritten #IdentityHealing #SomaticTherapy #TransformYourLife #StorytellingForHealing #MindBodyHealing #TraumaRelease #EmotionalFreedom
Maria Farmer wrote a personal letter to Virginia Roberts Giuffre on the anniversary of Virginia's death, honoring her not simply as an Epstein survivor, but as a friend, a fellow fighter, and someone who carried an impossible burden in public. Farmer frames Virginia as a woman who was forced to keep proving the truth of what happened to her while institutions, powerful men, lawyers, media figures, and skeptics kept demanding more from her. The letter is grief-stricken, intimate, and angry, emphasizing that Virginia gave the world more than enough: her testimony, her courage, her name, her pain, and ultimately a legacy that still demands accountability.Farmer also uses the letter to speak directly to the survivor community, making clear that Virginia's death should not be treated as the end of the fight. Instead, she presents Virginia's life as a call to keep pushing, keep naming the failures, and keep refusing to let the Epstein story be buried under procedure, politics, and institutional cowardice. The emotional core is not just mourning Virginia, but condemning the world that made survival so heavy for her — and insisting that those who loved her, believed her, and stood beside her have a duty to keep going.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Virginia Giuffre was my friend. Here's what I wish she knew | Opinion
What if I told you that one single blog post could fuel your email newsletter, your Pinterest pins, your Instagram, your Facebook, your LinkedIn, AND your Google Business Profile update for the entire week? That is exactly what I'm breaking down in this episode of the Systems and Workflow Magic Podcast, and yes, you can watch the full training on YouTube or listen right here.Most family photographers I talk to are either spending way too many hours creating content from scratch for every platform, or they're frozen because the overwhelm won the battle that week. Both of those problems point to the same root issue: the way most of us have been taught to create content is broken. So today, I'm walking you through my entire AI-powered content repurposing system, starting with the foundation that makes it all work (your brand voice guidebook) and ending with a real-life example of what one week of marketing looks like when you have a system behind it.What you'll learn in this episodeWhy most photographers get generic, robotic AI output (and the one thing they skipped that caused it)How to build a brand voice guidebook that trains your AI to sound like YOU, not a content robotThe six marketing outputs you can create from a single blog post each weekWhy your blog post is the centerpiece of your marketing ecosystem (and not Instagram)How 52 blog posts can turn into 350+ pieces of marketing content in a yearAnd so much more!Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode▸ Read the full blog post that goes with this episode (that way, you get all the links mentioned): https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-ai-marketing-system-every-family-photographer-needs/▸ Get the Blogging & Visibility System For Family Photographers (only $37): https://dollydelong.thrivecart.com/organic-marketing-blogging-system-yt/▸ The Family Photographer's Marketing Society: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/the-family-photographers-marketing-society▸ Grab the FREE Family Photographers Marketing Trends Report: https://systemsandworkflowmagic.com/family-photography-marketing-trends▸ Apply HERE to work with me to be your 1:1 marketer for your family photography business!Connect with Me (Dolly DeLong Education)
Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling strikes down racial gerrymandering, giving Republicans 12 new seats. Obama tweets fury as Democrats lose Louisiana's "snake district." Team debates if midterms even matter now. GOP celebrates while Dems scramble for strategy in massive power shift.
Two years after retiring from Phoenix Helix, I return to celebrate my novel's publication!