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Our power got cut off this morning by Xcel before the show even started! Jamie hasn't heard from her Ex Husband who is supposed to be coming in town for the Bronco game on Sunday. What should she do? It's time for the annual gift exchange! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Xcel says it must shut off electricity for your safety.  Just like the government shut down schools and businesses and made three year olds wear masks for your safety.  It's about control.

It's been an unseasonably warm December, and that means the risk of wildfires is relatively high. So, producer Olivia Jewell Love and producer Paul Karolyi discuss how Xcel Energy is preparing for a possible pre-emptive power shutdown this week. Plus, we unravel the mystery of the street safety signs that were hacked last Friday to read “Cars Ruin Cities” and respond to listener questions about movie theaters, tipping, and South Park's latest take on Denver.   Paul talked about the controversy around Xcel's unannounced pre-emptive power shutdowns last year.  What do you think about all these hacked street signs? What would you put on one? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm Learn more about the sponsors of this December 16th episode: Denver Health Aura Frames - Use code CITYCAST for $35 off Denver Botanic Gardens Foothills Animal Shelter Cozy Earth - Use code COZYDENVER for up to 20% off Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

Xcel has announced that it might have to shut off some power to residents across the state tomorrow due to high winds but BJ has a plan to make sure he never loses power! He's going to go live in the RV at the yard for the next couple of days.

Tonight's the night! We're excited to see all the kiddos at Giving Tree tonight. Nobody wins the Powerball jackpot and now it goes to $1.2 Billion. Xcel has been warning customers that their power might be turned off tomorrow due to high winds and a lot of people aren't having it!

A review of the newly launched Celebrity Xcel on a two night preview cruise from Port Canaveral. Hear first impressions of the fifth Edge-class ship. 

In this episode, we welcome Dan and Mikkel of Sometimes Sailing to break down their experience onboard Celebrity Xcel. From embarkation impressions to favorite spaces, dining highlights, surprises, and tips for future guests, this conversation offers a fresh look at Celebrity's newest ship. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

Frank, Scotti, and Jeremy all just recently got off the maiden voyage on Celebrity Cruises' new ship, The Celebrity Excel. This was Frank and Scotti's first time on Royal Caribbean Group's luxury line & Jeremy's first time sailing in almost a decade. Join us on this virtual walkthrough as we talk through all the different venues aboard this beautiful ship, as well as all the dining and entertainment options! Interested in coming on a future episode and recapping your cruise? Fill out the following form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/252443162720146⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our new website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cruiseconversationspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use our code "CC15" for 15% off your order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Cruise Maps⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ready to book a cruise with Cruise Conversations?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fill out our form or send us a text at (704) 313-8556 for latest pricing!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have a question or topic suggestions for a future episode? DM us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CruiseConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us an email at cruiseconversations@gmail.com.Follow along on social media!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of The Travel Tidbits Podcast, Jamie is joined by travel advisors Alissa MacVey and Samantha Harris to recap their experience on the inaugural sailing of Celebrity Xcel. They break down first impressions, what's included on board, and what makes The Retreat such a standout suite experience.You'll hear their favorite moments from the sailing, from incredible dining to relaxing in the Thermal Suite, plus insights from exclusive executive meetings that reveal what's coming next for Celebrity Cruises, including new itineraries, elevated entertainment, and continued investment in Edge-class design. The episode wraps with who Celebrity Xcel is perfect for and why it's an ideal fit for travelers who love relaxed luxury.Ready to plan your own Celebrity cruise? The Pineapple Escapes team is here to help! Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a new episode.

Lisa Lehr, vice president-entertainment for Celebrity Cruises, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel report about all the major production shows, club shows and music experiences aboard Celebrity Xcel. Located in some highly innovative and state-of-the art venues, these shows are not to be missed. For more information, visit www.thecelebritycommitment.com or www.celebrity.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.  

Captain Manolis Alevropoulos, senior vice president of marine operations for Celebrity Cruises, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the hardware and software behind the new Celebrity Xcel, the fifth and last of the Edge class of ships launched by the upper premium cruise line. Alevropoulos details what went into the building of the ship and how it represents the perfection of class. For more information, visit www.thecelebritycommitment.com or www.celebrity.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Katina Athanasiou, senior vice president of sales and services-the Americas for Celebrity Cruises, talks with James Shillinglaw onboard the just christened Celebrity Xcel, the upper premium cruise line's fifth and final ship in the Edge Class. Athanasiou tells you how to sell this remarkable ship focused on the lavish accommodations, the varied dining options and unique entertainment. For more information, visit www.thecelebritycommitment.com or www.celebrity.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

In dieser Podcast-Episode geht es um die Celebrity Xcel, das fünfte Schiff der Edge-Class von Celebrity Cruises. Nach einer kurzen Taufreise ab Fort Lauderdale Mitte November 2025 ziehen wir Bilanz: Welche Orte an Bord überzeugen, was ist neu, wie hat sich das Konzept der Schiffsklasse weiterentwickelt? Im Mittelpunkt steht ein Bereich, der auf den Schwesterschiffen als „Eden“ bekannt war und auf der Celebrity Xcel nun „The Bazaar“ heißt. Inhaltlich setzt die Reederei hier nun auf ein destinationsbezogenes Konzept: Kultur, Musik, Kulinarik und Drinks der jeweiligen Region werden kuratiert und durch bogenförmig geführte Videodisplays atmosphärisch ergänzt. In der Episode erklären wir, was dieses Konzept leisten soll, wie sich die Anmutung im Vergleich zu Eden verändert und an welchen Stellen das Ergebnis bislang stimmig wirkt – und wo Fragen offenbleiben, die erst der reguläre Betrieb in der Karibik und später im Mittelmeer beantworten wird. Neben dem Bazaar geben wir einen systematischen Überblick über die weiteren Kernbereiche der Edge-Class, die auf der Celebrity Xcel besonders prägnant ausfallen. Dazu zählen die Grand Plaza mit der zentralen Martini Bar sowie das zum Meer orientierte Pooldeck „The Pool Club“ zusammen mit dem Markenmerkmal der Klasse, dem Magic Carpet. Ein weiteres Thema sind die wunderbare Sunset Bar am Heck, der Rooftop Garden mit dem neuen Bora-Restaurant. Ein Schwerpunkt der Folge liegt auch auf dem Trend auf der Celebrity Xcel und bei Celebrity Cruises insgesamt, sich für ein aktiveres und jüngeres Publikum zu positionieren. Dazu wird es auch merklich lebhafter an Bord, beispielsweise mit Paddle-Tennis am Rooftop Garden, DJ- oder Live-Musik am Pool und dem „Poolest Day“-Event am „Club Pool“ sowie den kuratierten Events im Bazaar. In der Aftershow geht es um das vermeintlich leidige Thema „USA-Einreise“. Wir sprechen über aktuelle Erfahrungen bei der Einreise in die USA, welche Sorgen man sich machen – oder auch nicht machen – muss, wenn man für eine Kreuzfahrt in die USA fliegt und welche subjektiven Erfahrungen Franz Neumeier bei seiner Reise zur Celebrity Xcel gemacht hat. Die After-Show, ebenso wie die werbefreie Version des Podcasts, ist ein besonderes Goodie [exklusiv für unsere Unterstützer via Steady](https://steadyhq.com/de/cruisetricks-podcast/about), das wir in einem eigenen, kleinen Podcast bereitstellen. Bei Steady finden Sie als Abonnent eine [genaue Anleitung](https://get.steadyhq.help/hc/de/articles/360002251118), wie Sie diesen Podcast abonnieren können. Werbefrei hören den Podcast all diejenigen von Ihnen, die uns mit einem Steady-Abonnement monatlich unterstützen. Den Podcast und die After-Show gibt es deshalb für Steady-Abonnenten an einem Stück komplett und ohne Werbeunterbrechungen über den personalisierten RSS-Podcast-Feed bei Steady – siehe oben.

Hosts Scott Hennen and Kevin Flynn broadcast live from the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber Energy Summit, dedicating the show to energy policy, the fight for educational freedom in North Dakota, and a deep dive into the politically charged debate surrounding health insurance premiums, government subsidies, and rising healthcare costs. ⏱️ Standout Moments   Energy Workforce: The Graying Grid (0:02:54): Katherine Warren of Otter Tail Power Company highlights a critical workforce challenge: approximately 25% of the utility industry will be eligible for retirement in the next 5–10 years, making recruitment and training essential. ND's Poor Education Choice Rank (0:06:04): Headmaster Paul Fisher of Capstone Classical Academy reveals that North Dakota ranks 48th out of 50 states for educational freedom and choice, arguing that excessive state regulation forces private schools to mirror public schools, hindering innovation. Democrats' "Treasonous" Military Video (0:13:30): The hosts react to a video where Democratic members of Congress, including former military personnel, explicitly encourage active members of the military to defy orders from the Trump administration if they perceive them as "illegal." Insurance Subsidies and Profits (0:23:55): North Dakota Insurance Commissioner John Godfrey addresses President Trump's criticism of subsidized health insurance premiums, noting the subsidies insulate consumers from rising healthcare costs, but delay real reform on the price drivers. Xcel's Future Energy Mix: Nuke is Key (0:31:17): Xcel Energy President Bria Shea states that their diverse future energy mix includes a strong nuclear fleet (25% of energy mix) that runs 24/7 and carbon-free, and they are actively looking to build new nuclear plants in North Dakota. The AI/Energy National Security Race (0:35:43): Stacey Dahl of Minn Kota Power and the host discuss the top national security priority: winning the AI race, which hinges on building out the energy infrastructure (intelligence factories) in the Midwest. Data Centers Do Not Increase Rates (If Done Right) (0:34:04): Xcel Energy affirms that data centers do not increase electricity rates for current consumers if the partnerships are done right, ensuring the data center pays its own way and helps absorb fixed system costs.

Our guest this week is a true industry veteran with nearly 40 years in the surf world under his belt. He got his first industry gig in high school managing the Carl Hayward Surfboards Shop. Later, he went on to holding key sales roles with some of the biggest names in the game, including Dragon Alliance, Trac-Top, Sims Snowboards, Counter Culture, Nixon, and Reef. But there's one brand he's stuck with through thick and thin, where his experience has spanned from sales to design director. He's truly an expert when it comes to wetsuits. We're stoked to hear about his incredible journey and long-standing tenure at the core heritage brand, Xcel Wetsuits.Please welcome to the show, Mr. Lance “LV” Varon!

Earlier this month, Minnesota-based Xcel Energy announced it wants to double the amount of lithium battery storage it already planned to install next to its Sherco coal-fired power plant in central Minnesota. The batteries would allow Xcel to store energy produced at its wind, solar, nuclear and natural gas plants across the Upper Midwest.MPR News reporter Kirsti Marohn has been covering how batteries that store electricity on demand are becoming an increasingly important part of the transition to clean energy. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to share more about her reporting as part of a weekly check in with MPR News reporters based in greater Minnesota.

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Chase Fernandez Xcel Motorsport - Race 2 - Brands Hatch - 5 October 2025 Any questions to the drivers you would like us to ask?

Cole Hewetson Xcel Motorsport - Race 2 - Brands Hatch - 5 October 2025 Any questions to the drivers you would like us to ask?

Theo Palmer Xcel Motorsport - Race 2 - Silverstone - 21 September 2025 Any questions to the drivers you would like us to ask?

Xcel Energy customers could see their electric bills jump by an average of $13 a month next year. That's if state regulators approve the rate hikes the company is proposing: 9.6 percent for 2025 and another 3.6 percent for 2026. Xcel, which is Minnesota's largest electricity provider, says the higher rates will fund investments in reliability, clean energy and its nuclear plants – and help it prepare for higher energy use in the future. The Public Utilities Commission, which is the board that regulates utilities in Minnesota, is holding meetings around the state this month to gather public input. Annie Levenson-Falk advocates for utility consumers as the leader of a group called the Citizens Utility Board. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about it. There's a virtual public hearing on electric rates Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Others are scheduled around the state through next Thursday. In a statement to MPR News, Xcel wrote, “We are committed to meeting our state's growing demand for electricity, maintaining reliable service, working toward a cleaner energy future and keeping costs low for our customers. Our proposal reflects the needs expressed by our customers as they electrify their homes and businesses and invest in economic development.”

Our feature guest this week is Jason Hayes, President of Colorado CSA, interviewed by Frank Victory. News from Elitch Gardens, Xcel, EchoStar, Palantir, DaVita, Swimlane and a lot more! Come join us on the Colorado = Security Slack channel to meet old and new friends. Sign up for our mailing list on the main site to receive weekly updates - https://www.colorado-security.com/. If you have any questions or comments, or any organizations or events we should highlight, contact Alex and Robb at info@colorado-security.com This week's news: New Colorado area code rolls out for dozens of counties After years of doubt, Elitch Gardens may stick around for a while Space Case: Donald Trump's Rocky Relationship With Colorado Xcel says it needs to spend $22 billion to keep up with potential demand from Colorado data centers by 2040 Englewood-based EchoStar gives up wireless network independence for enough cash to survive Palantir is Colorado's highest-valued company — and at center of controversy — five years after move to Denver How They Got In — DaVita Inc. Colorado Adds AI-Generated Deepfakes to Revenge Porn, Child Exploitation Laws Colorado Delays AI Act Compliance: What Lawyers and Business Leaders Need to Know When the Government Can See Everything: How Palantir Is Mapping the Nation's Data Swimlane Announces Strategic Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Push to Agentic AI Security Operations Upcoming Events: Check out the full calendar Denver CSA - CCZT - Study Group - Session 2 (Virtual) - 9/10 ISSA Denver - September Chapter Meeting - 9/10 Denver CSA - Beyond Patching - Prioritizing Cloud Workload Risk with Exposure Management - 9/16 Denver OWASP - Why you should hack your own APIs - 9/17 ISACA Denver - Full Day! September Chapter Meeting - 9/18 ISSA Pikes Peak - Chapter Meeting - 9/24 Deciphering human behavior to Get Security Done (GSD): Understanding yourself and others to win at security - 9/25 ISACA Denver - ISACA CommunITy Day 2025 - 10/4 ISSA Denver - Denver ISSA Chapter Meeting at Secure World: How I Got Caught: A Deep Dive Into a 800K Fraud - 10/9 View our events page for a full list of upcoming events * Thanks to CJ Adams for our intro and exit! If you need any voiceover work, you can contact him here at carrrladams@gmail.com. Check out his other voice work here. * Intro and exit song: "The Language of Blame" by The Agrarians is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Cole Hewetson Xcel Motorsport - Race 3 - Donington Park - 31 August 2025 Any questions to the drivers you would like us to ask?

Cole Hewetson Xcel Motorsport - Race 2 Knockhill - 17th August 2025Any questions to the drivers you would like us to ask?

All the news from Hang's domination at the Pan American Championships, Sugihara podiuming all over the place at Asian Championships.  TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR LIVE SHOW CHICAGO  Friday, July 18th at the world famous iO Theater. Attend virtually or in-person for games, prizes and a secret guest Q&A.  HEADLINES Can we please prioritize athlete safety? There were A LOT of issues with the mens' equipment at the Pan American Championships, but luckily everyone survived Jayla Hang (USA) and Felix Dolci (Canada) won the all-around titles The USA's mens and women teams won the Pan American team titles Chuso got injured in the vault final at Asian Championships, but the Olympic Channel is reporting she will still compete in Tashkent on her 50th birthday GYMTERNET NEWS MyKayla Skinner supports Riley Gaines and says Simone Biles "belittled, dismissed, and ostracized" her behind the scenes Are we taking the bait by discussing this at all? Mailie O'Keefe receives the Operations Specialist Award and will be staying at Utah for another year NCAA Coaching updates Geralen Stack-Eaton, former Alabama gymnast and Minnesota associate coach, is the new head coach at Cal Simone Brown switched her commitment from Clemson to Arkansas Former Utah gymnast, Jessie (Duke) McDonough, is the new Clemson assistant coach Former Oklahoma gymnast, Olivia Trautman, is now the assistant coach at Utah State Ragan Smith is the new associate coach at Iowa State Corinne Tarver, former Fisk head coach, was named the head coach at Southern Connecticut State University Mary Lou Retton pled "no contest" and said her actions were "completely unacceptable" 2025 Pan American Championships The US women won the team gold comfortably. Watch on PanAm Sports Why bronze was an extremely promising finish for this Brazilian team Helzly Rivera gave us all the drama during the team and all-around competitions Are the beam judges OK? What was up with all the raised scores? Something was definitely off about scoring because our favorite Argentinian beam worker, Isabella Ajalla, didn't even make the beam final??! The Panamanian women had an AMAZING competition  Karla Navas won vault gold with her legit round-off, half-on, full-off Panama qualified for team finals in fourth, AHEAD OF BRAZIL! Jayla Hang Simone'd this meet by winning a medal in every round of competition including team and all-around gold Why Lia Monica Fontaine is Canada's new "it-girl" 2025 Asian Championships China won the team final by about 0.4 over Japan We don't have any pity for Japan's leadership because they only competed with four gymnasts!!! China and Japan finish Asian Championships tied with seven medals each Can someone get Chuso to take a nap?? 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BJ has a solicitor in his neighborhood that is faking as an Xcel person before trying to sell you solar panels. Michelle Obama says she just couldn't attend this past presidential inauguration because she needed to focus on her mental health. A professional therapist says this one sign indicates divorce with nearly perfect accuracy.

BJ has a solicitor in his neighborhood that is faking as an Xcel person before trying to sell you solar panels. Michelle Obama says she just couldn't attend this past presidential inauguration because she needed to focus on her mental health. A professional therapist says this one sign indicates divorce with nearly perfect accuracy. A new rideshare bill that may pass in Colorado might cause Uber to leave the state! We don't think any of the things in this bill are unreasonable. Last night as midnight the Nintendo Switch 2 went on pre order and crashed Target, Walmart and Best Buys website. Billy McFarland says Fyre Fest is for sale!

BJ has a solicitor in his neighborhood that is faking as an Xcel person before trying to sell him solar panels.

In this vibrant, community-rooted episode of What's On Your Mind, Kevin Flynn takes the mic for Scott Hennen and brings listeners an energetic and down-to-earth morning show filled with local updates, inspiring community stories, and timely political commentary. From shoutouts to legendary entrepreneur Harold Hamm to a spontaneous town hall on downtown Fargo's evolution, this episode pulses with passion, perspective, and a healthy dose of humor. Kevin welcomes surprise guests Crystal Duker, Sammy and Katie from the Kilbourne Group, and even chats about twirly chairs and downtown housing over breakfast tacos. We meet fascinating locals like Mike Warner — retired farmer turned author and software entrepreneur — and explore how ordinary North Dakotans are doing extraordinary things. Meanwhile, listener calls and commentary dig into timely political issues like mayoral pay, carbon capture skepticism, and how energy policy ties into economic opportunity. From state pride to spirited debate, this episode keeps the mics hot and the community engaged.

Nick Halter from Axios Twin Cities on the struggles of both Mpls and St Paul and the Xcel Center. We also chat about Waymo and the idea of driverless cars in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Halter from Axios Twin Cities on the struggles of both Mpls and St Paul and the Xcel Center. We also chat about Waymo and the idea of driverless cars in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Halter from Axios Twin Cities on the struggles of both Mpls and St Paul and the Xcel Center. We also chat about Waymo and the idea of driverless cars in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Halter from Axios Twin Cities on the struggles of both Mpls and St Paul and the Xcel Center. We also chat about Waymo and the idea of driverless cars in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jason talks to St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter about plans to renovate the Xcel Energy Center, and they money they're asking the state to pitch in. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Senator Bryan Hughes is working to get Texas back to sanity with its Attorney General's office prosecuting election crimes as it did since 1951 before a stupid, ignorant ruling from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 2021. This is greatly needed but will a good bill move in the Texas House? The same crowd is in charge in the House to setup the sham impeachment of A.G. Paxton and nothing indicates those folk have stopped their efforts to politically destroy the conservative attorney general.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Wind, wind, and more wind. Xcel turns off power to 17,000; vehicle accidents; canceled flights, and; Lubbock's airport recorded an 81 mph gust at 7:15 a.m. Where is the windiest city in the US? Texas claims 5 of top 10. Lubbock is not #1.Oil and gas rig count unchanged in Texas but Canada has an epic pullback!Trump's Dept. of Education has launched a much needed investigation into 50 universities, including Rice and UNT, over racial discrimination. Texas Tech Health Sciences Center has reached of settlement of engaging in racial discrimination.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Thomas Rivera is the Executive Director for Xcel Mentoring Network in Florida. Xcel furthers the ability to educate youth holistically through hands-on career training & certifications, mentoring, apprenticeship, and job placement. Tom began mentoring in early 1990 by helping the poor, the afflicted, and the abused. He reached out to gang members and those who seemed to have no hope with a message of hope and grace. He later began serving as an Associate Pastor in one of the largest Hispanic churches in the Chicago metropolitan area. He worked in the inner city bringing a message of restoration and hope. Tom also traveled to Latin and South America on several missions to help and bring hope to the hopeless. Tom moved to South Florida and continued his mentoring and spiritual counseling through his work in recovery centers as well as mentoring those he coached in fitness centers. Six years ago, Tom joined Xcel Strategies Inc. as a Regional Director and expanded its operations to South Florida. In 2023, Tom incorporated Xcel as Florida Mentoring Network, DBA Xcel Mentoring Network (an affiliate of Xcel Strategies Inc.) and is now serving as the Executive Director. Tom has an extensive counseling education. He attended the Florida Theological Seminary and received a master's degree in theology. Tom also hosted the radio program, Second Chance, which aired in 2012, delivering a message of hope to the hopeless, deliverance to the oppressed, and love to the rejected. Key Messages: I believe that every kid should have the opportunity to pursue secondary education. It is my mission to educate youth on the multiple career path options and provide them with the opportunities and resources to obtain such.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: With the previously anti-any-war, pro-Russian Left in convulsions over the Zelenskyy shakedown attempt and Trump's not having anymore of it, noted scholar Victor Davis Hanson sums up the current state of affairs with “10 bad takeaways the Zelenskyy blow-up.”And note that for all the European bluster of help, they still need much U.S. support. And, Trump Stunned After Zelenskyy Says End Of War ‘Very Far Away' is a headline showing he was right, Zelenskyy isn't ready for a negotiated peace.Poll: 4% Of Americans Back Russia In War, But 44% Don't Back Ukraine Either.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Trump Administration scrambling to build a deportation infrastructure and it will take Congressional action.Is Xcel energy trying to California-ize Texas; engaging in retaliation for blame on Panhandle wildfires, or; dangerously trading possible “public safety” problems for assured public safety problems as it turns off power for Texans during wind events? Xcel is a Leftwing “climate change” champion.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

In episode 476 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Bob D'Loren, CEO of Xcel Brands, a leader in live stream media and social commerce, and co-founder of ORME, a social commerce app that features TikTok-style videos within a shoppable marketplace. Listen in as D'Loren describes the Xcel Brands organization and its mission to…

Guest: Thomas RiveraWebsite: https://xcelflorida.com Contact Page: https://xcelflorida.com/contact/ About Page: https://xcelflorida.com/about/Thomas Rivera is the Executive Director for Xcel Mentoring Network in Florida. Xcel furthers the ability to educate youth holistically through hands-on career training & certifications, mentoring, apprenticeship, and job placement.Key Messages: I believe that every kid should have the opportunity to pursue secondary education. It is my mission to educate youth on the multiple career path options and provide them with the opportunities and resources to obtain such.Support the show

Gov. Tim Walz is bringing a more-aggressive stance toward fighting fraud in state programs to the table as the Legislature gets ready to tackle the issue this session. And Xcel Energy's Minnesota customers will see higher electric rates starting this month. Last month, state regulators approved a 5.2 percent interim rate increase for Xcel. That amounts to a little more than $5 extra a month for a typical household.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Explore the future of social commerce! Join host Yael Kochman in a captivating conversation with Robert D'Loren, CEO of Xcel Brands. They discuss Xcel's transformative journey in retail, highlighting their creation of a leading live-stream commerce platform. Robert shares insights on the evolving retail landscape, driven by video commerce and consumer demands for authentic engagements. Their new social commerce platform democratizes content creation and monetization for influencers and shoppers. Discover the challenges and opportunities in the rapidly changing world of retail and social media. Key Insights: - Live Stream Commerce Evolution: Xcel Brands has transitioned from linear TV to live stream commerce, leveraging 13 years of experience and generating over $4 billion in sales on QVC. - Innovative Retail Model: ORME introduces a pay-for-performance platform where creators and sharers earn from sales, fostering a fairer content-sharing ecosystem. - Democratizing Social Commerce: Xcel Brands' new platform empowers both influencers and consumers, allowing them to create and monetize content, which enhances authentic engagement and diversifies revenue streams. Ready to join the GRL community? Nominate yourself or another retail executive to join the community today: http://www.globalretailleaders.com

The Democratic National Convention is over and party leaders say the focus now turns to getting the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket across the finish line in November. Harris called on Americans to join her to “chart a new way forward” as she accepted the Democratic nomination on Thursday.Xcel Energy is modifying its controversial proposal to charge customers more for electricity used during peak times of the day. The initial proposal would have charged roughly seven times more for using electricity during summer peak hours than off-peak periods.This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at Mprnews.org.Kamala Harris at DNC summons Americans to reject divisions and defeat threat of Trump's candidacyAfter feedback, Xcel changes plan to charge more for electricity during peak hoursRead the latest edition of the AM Update newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

Originally aired on June 20, 2024: We run down the most Minnesotan brands you could put on Xcel if it gets renamed, weirdest things to get smuggled thru TSA (it's tadpoles in the mouth) and how to remember strangers' names. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Tuesday, and we're rounding up the stories that matter in Denver this week. First, the Colorado House of Representatives passed a bill on Sunday that would ban the sale of assault weapons. So host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are talking about the changing debate around guns and the battle to come in the Senate. Plus, Mayor Mike Johnston offered some harsh words to Salvation Army over escalating security concerns at the former DoubleTree shelter, and a major celebrity sighting in Westwood. Finally, your comments on the Xcel blackouts last week.  Bree talked about The Pest. Axios Denver's Alayna Alvarez has more details on John Leguizamo's visit to Westwood.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver  What do you think about an assault weapons ban? Would you like to see the state senate pass it? Or not? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Museum of Outdoor Arts presents “La Primavera Festival” PineMelon Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Friday and we're looking back at a big week in Denver. First, the wind! Xcel Energy preemptively shut off power to thousands of residents of the metro area ahead of last week's windstorm, and that… didn't go over well. So we've got CSU climate geographer Lauren Gifford joining producer Paul Karolyi and politics and green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval to talk about Xcel, some controversial proposals to change public comment at Denver City Council, as well as this week's wins and fails.  Justine talked about The Village and La Plaza CO. Lauren mentioned about this First Friday staple. Paul discussed the “chile crunch” trademark, Nathan MacKinnon's MVP night, the Drip Coffee protests, and native plants in city parks. What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ Wanna win a couple of free VIP tickets to an amazing new wine fest? Wine Spectator's Grand Tour in Denver on May 11, and we want to see you there! All you've got to do is join our membership program today. We'll select the 5th new member to win the tix. But every single member will receive a discount code for $100 off the price of admission on Monday. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/Denver.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Visit Meow Wolf! Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices