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Are we educating young people as consumers? Have educational institutions become service providers in the consumer economy of educational products?  Or are we educating young people as citizens - of their local communities, nations and the planet? If so what does that mean for how we engage them in the  processes of living and working together, making meaningful contributions and learning important things as they go.  I'm not sure that that looks much like what we're currently doing in most schools around the world. Jon Alexander is on a mission to help a new story to emerge about how people all over the world are getting involved in 'citizening' - that is, thinking of citizen as a verb and a local participatory responsibility, rather than citizen as a noun that you claim rights to.Jon began his career with success in advertising, winning the prestigious Big Creative Idea of the Year before making a dramatic change. Driven by a deep need to understand the impact on society of 3,000 commercial messages a day, he gathered three Masters degrees, exploring consumerism and its alternatives from every angle. In 2014, he co-founded the New Citizenship Project, a strategy and innovation consultancy that aims to shift the dominant story of the individual in society from Consumer to Citizen. NCP's client list includes The Guardian, the European Central Bank, and the European Journalism Centre. They have partnered with the BBC, Amnesty International, National Trust, the British Film Institute, Tate galleries, the National Union of Students, YouGov, the Centre for Public Impact, the Food Standards Agency and the Food Ethics Council. Jon is author of Citizens: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All of Us - a book that seeks to reframe the moment in time we're living in as one of huge civic opportunity, not just crisis and collapse, and in doing so opens up a world of possibility for organisations and leaders across sectors and across the world.Links to Jon's work:Citizens (Book): https://www.jonalexander.net/How to Citizen, with Baratunde Thurston: https://stories.howtocitizen.com/formNew Citizenship Project: https://www.newcitizenproject.com/Jon's Four Thought lecture, BBC Radio 4: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04md5b0Jon's NCP article on Three Post Covid Futures: https://medium.com/new-citizenship-project/subject-consumer-or-citizen-three-post-covid-futures-8c3cc469a984Jon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-alexander-11b66345/Baratunde on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baratunde/

Send us a textCan you provide feedback on my podcast (what you like?  what you want more of?  length?  Please answer a few questions here.  Can a simple habit like flossing really reduce your risk of stroke? In this episode, Dr. Bobby unpacks the headlines sparked by a recent presentation at the American Stroke Association's International Conference that claimed regular flossing could reduce stroke risk by 20–50%. Dr. Bobby begins with a refresher on the importance of stroke prevention. From there, he explores the biological plausibility of a connection between oral health and cardiovascular events. While Americans are fairly diligent about brushing (with 90% brushing once daily and 60% brushing twice a day per YouGov data), flossing habits lag significantly (NIH Oral Health Study—highlighting a clear opportunity if the flossing-stroke link is real.Dr. Bobby dives into the study behind the headlines, a new analysis from the long-running Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study, which tracked over 6,000 individuals for 25 years. The preliminary finding: regular flossers had significantly lower risk of ischemic and cardioembolic strokes (Study Abstract). Surprisingly, brushing and dental visits showed no significant benefit in this analysis.So why isn't this flossing-stroke connection headline a "five-alarm fire" in medicine? Dr. Bobby explains the limitations: the results were shared via a conference abstract, not a peer-reviewed journal article. Without full access to the data or understanding how many other hypotheses were tested from this large dataset (which has already generated over 2,300 publications), we risk falling into the trap of correlation being mistaken for causation.To further evaluate the credibility of this association, Dr. Bobby introduces the Bradford Hill criteria—nine principles to assess causality in observational studies. While the biological plausibility is strong and the effect size notable, the study fails on criteria like replication, dose-response, and publication rigor (Bradford Hill Overview).In closing, Dr. Bobby affirms the benefits of flossing—not necessarily for stroke prevention, but for better oral health, which is valuable in its own right. He shares his personal oral care routine, including flossing nightly and using a water jet, while reminding listeners to stay evidence-informed in their health decisions.Takeaways Flossing likely improves oral health, but its role in stroke prevention remains unproven. Be cautious with headlines drawn from unpublished conference abstracts—they're a starting point for inquiry, not a reason to change behavior just yet."How to Live Long and Well" at DrBobbyLiveLongAndWell.com.

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Eric Harley and Gary McNamara, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired back at House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Sunday after he called him and other Trump appointees "Dumb Effing Individuals,"  A YouGov poll on prices and tariffs;   For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are the emerging trends shaping "blended travel" and what do today's business travelers truly prioritize? Mark Winterton, Director of Operations, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, and The Maldives at IHG Hotels & Resorts talks about their new research on the Wide World segment on the “Saturday Mornings Show” with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys. In conjunction with YouGov, it also shows local preferences: for 41% of people in Singapore, being able to work remotely and combining it with a leisure trip is a priority when choosing an employer... more important than receiving higher than average annual leave days or working a four-day week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tarptautinė interneto rinkos tyrimų ir duomenų analizės įmonė „YouGov“ neseniai Vokietijoje atliko apklausą, kuri parodė, kad 79 procentų gyventojų mano, jog Vladimiras Putinas yra „labai“ arba „gana“ pavojingas Europos taikai bei saugumui. Apie Donaldą Trumpą tą patį mano 74 procentai gyventojų. Vis dėlto jau 80 metų Jungtinės Amerikos Valstijos yra pagrindinis taikos Europoje garantas, apsaugantis nuo Rusijos (o prieš tai – SSRS) keliamos grėsmės. Tačiau paralelės tarp Trumpo ir Putino tuo nesibaigia. Ne taip seniai Jungtinės Valstijos kartu su Rusija balsavo prieš Jungtinių Tautų rezoliuciją, smerkiančią Rusijos agresiją prieš Ukrainą. Kyla klausimas, kuo skiriasi Putino požiūris į Ukrainą nuo Trumpo požiūrio į Grenlandiją arba, jei jau apie tai prakalbome, į Panamą ir Kanadą. Plačiau - vedamojo skiltyje.Didžiosios Savaitės išvakarėse – naujas „Artumos“ numeris, kurį pristatys žurnalo vyriausiasis redaktorius Darius Chmieliauskas.Spaudos apžvalga: apie Bažnyčios atsaką į globalias krizes ir autoritarizmo iššūkius (parengė Giedrius Tamaševičius).„Krikščioniškos minties puslapis“: Timothy Radcliffe OP „Meilė, pranokstanti visus mūsų žodžius“.„Tėvo Antano pasakojimai“: kun. Antanas Saulaitis SJ apie Bažnyčią ir valdžią.Gabrielės Gailiūtės-Bernotienės radijo apybraiža „Apie laimę nusivalyti langus“.Redaktoriai Rūta Tumėnaitė ir Julius Sasnauskas.-------- Persiųstas laiškas --------Tema: Popiežius ir pasaulis - balandžio 12 d.Data: Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:15:33 +0300Kas: Mažoji studija Kam: laidos.anonsai@lrt.ltKopija: Guoda Litvaitienė Popiežius ir pasaulis. Septintoji diena - šeštadienis, balandžio 12 d., 14.05 per LRT RadijąKodėl Europai reikia moralinio atsinaujinimo ir apie laimę nusivalyti langus"Tarptautinė interneto rinkos tyrimų ir duomenų analizės įmonė „YouGov“ neseniai Vokietijoje atliko apklausą, kuri parodė, kad 79 procentų gyventojų mano, jog Vladimiras Putinas yra „labai“ arba „gana“ pavojingas Europos taikai bei saugumui. Apie Donaldą Trumpą tą patį mano 74 procentai gyventojų. Vis dėlto, jau 80 metų Jungtinės Amerikos Valstijos yra pagrindinis taikos Europoje garantas, apsaugantis nuo Rusijos (o prieš tai - SSRS) keliamos grėsmės. Tačiau paralelės tarp Trumpo ir Putino tuo nesibaigia. Ne taip seniai Jungtinės Valstijos kartu su Rusija balsavo prieš Jungtinių Tautų rezoliuciją, smerkiančią Rusijos agresiją prieš Ukrainą. Kyla klausimas, kuo skiriasi Putino požiūris į Ukrainą nuo Trumpo požiūrio į Grenlandiją arba, jei jau apie tai prakalbome, į Panamą ir Kanadą" Plačiau - vedamojo skiltyje.Didžiosios Savaitės išvakarėse – naujas "Artumos" numeris, kurį pristatys žurnalo vyriausiasis redaktorius Darius Chmieliauskas.Spaudos apžvalga: apie Bažnyčios atsaką į globalias krizes ir autoritarizmo iššūkiusą (parengė Giedraus Tamaševičaus)."Krikščioniškos minties puslapis": Timothy Radcliffe OP "Meilė, pranokstanti visus mūsų žodžius"."Tėvo Antano pasakojimai": kun. Antanas Saulaitis SJ apie Bažnyčią ir valdžią.Gabrielės Gailiūtės-Bernotienės radijo apybraiža "Apie laimę nusivalyti langus".Redaktoriai Rūta Tumėnaitė ir Julius Sasnauskas.

2025年4月11日午间：民意调查公司YouGov的最新民调显示，在两党优先投票结果中，工党的支持率为52.5%，而联盟党的支持率为47.5%（收听播客，了解详情）。

On ne va pas se mentir, une majorité de jeunes adultes regarde du porno. Mais entre deux clics, une question mérite d'être posée : est-ce qu'on sait vraiment ce qu'on consomme ? Parce que derrière les scènes “hot”, il y a parfois des coulisses bien sombres. Et c'est là qu'entre en scène le porno éthique, le seul, le vrai, celui qui respecte les corps, les choix… et la dignité humaine. D'après une étude de YouGov publiée en 2020, près de 67 % des moins de 24 ans consultent des sites pornographiques. Et pourtant, peu savent dans quelles conditions sont tournés ces contenus. L'industrie du X traîne derrière elle une réputation entachée de nombreux scandales. En France, le site Jacquie et Michel a été visé par une enquête pour viols et proxénétisme, et en 2022, Le Monde révélait une enquête judiciaire d'ampleur pour viols en réunion et traite d'êtres humains. Des affaires qui soulignent l'urgence de consommer autrement — ou de ne plus consommer du tout. Mais alors, qu'est-ce qu'on appelle vraiment du porno “éthique” ? Qui le produit, et comment le reconnaître ? Et surtout… est-ce qu'il y a des alternatives crédibles aux géants du X ? Ecoutez la suite de cet épisode de "Maintenant vous savez". Un podcast écrit et réalisé par Johanna Cincinatis. A écouter aussi : Qu'est-ce que le ChemSex ? Qu'est-ce que le travail du sexe ? Qu'est-ce que Pornhub ? Retrouvez tous les épisodes de "Maintenant vous savez". Suivez Bababam sur Instagram. Première diffusion le 11/04/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ritrovato in una valigia il corpo di Ilaria Sula, scomparsa il 25 marzo. Fermato l’ex fidanzato. Ne parliamo con Chiara Penna, avvocata penalista e criminologa. Presentato oggi il Festival dell’Economia di Trento 2025, dal 22 al 25 maggio, dal titolo “Rischi e scelte fatali. L’Europa al bivio”. Sentiamo il nostro (oltre che de Il Sole 24 Ore e di Radiocor) direttore Fabio Tamburini. Alle 22 l’annuncio dei dazi da parte di Trump. Nell’attesa ci chiediamo: come la pensano gli europei? Sentiamo Luca Mapelli, senior research executive di YouGov.

After a whole weekend of great conversations, we finally got the man behind the madness behind the mic. Mike helped bring everyone — including us — together at The Lively Grit Daily House for SXSW 2025. We chatted about dealing with stress, putting on live events, why ‘Zoom Fatigue' is bullshit, faking football knowledge, bowl cuts, Linkin Park, the difference between a fad, a trend, and a culture, and a lot more in between. “There will be one person walking down the side of the street and you'll be like, ‘they're cool.'  And then there'll be somebody else probably making a noise or walking stupidly or wearing something absolutely disgusting, trying to be cool. And you'll cross the road to avoid them.”Connect with Mike on LinkedIn. Special thanks to Lively and Audience 101 for hosting us at SXSW, and YouGov for running the survey that supported our series of conversations.howcoolisthis.show

La campaña electoral en Australia ya ha comenzado y con ella, los partidos políticos se enfrentan a una intensa lucha por los votos. El voto es obligatorio para los ciudadanos australianos, quienes pueden votar de forma anticipada, ya sea de manera presencial o por correo. Según una encuesta de YouGov, el Partido Laborista tiene una ligera ventaja, aunque se prevé un parlamento sin mayoría absoluta. En este contexto, el primer ministro Albanese ha prometido medidas contra la especulación de precios, un tema que ha generado controversia. Además, el costo de vida y el voto inmigrante, especialmente en el Oeste de Sídney, se perfilan como temas clave durante la campaña, como analiza el politólogo Ferrán Martínez i Coma.

En son yayınlanan anketlere göre, 3 Mayıs'taki federal seçimlerde İşçi Partisi tek başına hükümeti kurmaya tek sandalye kadar yakın. YouGov'un bulguları, Şubat ayında yayınlanan benzer bir ankette geride kalan İşçi Partisi'nin kısa sürede durumu tamamen değiştirdiğini gösteriyor

New polling has indicated that Labor is within just one seat of forming a majority government in the May 3 election as the campaign gets underway. The YouGov findings are a stunning reversal of fortune for Labor, who was trailing in a similar poll released in February.

මැයි 3 වන දින මහා මැතිවරණයේ දී බහුතර රජයක් පිහිටුවීමට ලේබර් පක්ෂයට ඇත්තේ එක් ආසනයක් දිනාගැනීම පමණක් බව නව මත විමසුම්වලින් පෙන්නුම් කර තිබේ. මේ පිළිබඳ වැඩිදුර තොරතුරු අද කාලීන විග්‍රහයෙන්.

Haley is an actor who uses her background in foreign affairs to inform her work on screen and stage. We chatted about reconnecting with old friends at SXSW, being influenced by different perspectives from around the world, taking the untraditional path, going from the Cannes Film Festival to monitoring elections in Serbia, finding balance, journaling, Nickel the service dog, her idea for a children's book, and a lot more in between. “One thing I'm grateful for is that I don't have regrets and I think that can be a cool thing.”Follow Haley on Instagram. Special thanks to Lively and Audience 101 for hosting us at SXSW, and YouGov for running the survey that supported our series of conversations.howcoolisthis.show

A recent Austin transplant, Larry was at The Lively Grit Daily House spreading the word about WLTHYWISE, his personal finance app that helps students realize the financial potential through personal financial forecasting. We talked Austin vs. LA, basketball, Mr. Beast, the beach, snowboarding tricks, the efficacy of influencers, and a lot more in between. “ I really strongly believe that cool is all from a perspective of yourself. You can't really  rely on someone else to tell you if you're cool or if you're not cool.”Connect with Larry on LinkedIn. Download WLTHYWISE from the App Store. Special thanks to Lively and Audience 101 for hosting us at SXSW, and YouGov for running the survey that supported our series of conversations.howcoolisthis.show

I have the pleasure of speaking with Humphrey Yang, a personal finance content creator with over 1.6 million followers on YouTube and over 3.3 million followers on TikTok. Humphrey burst onto the scene in 2020 when COVID-19 began and has been growing steadily ever since. According to polls by YouGov and toy-maker Lego, being a YouTuber or TikToker consistently ranks as one of the top aspirations for teenagers and young adults today. Given this trend, I thought it would be insightful to chat with Humphrey about his journey. With the soaring cost of college and the increasingly cutthroat competition to get accepted — even for some of the top high school students — more young people are considering bypassing traditional gatekeepers and creating something of their own. Becoming a content creator is one way to take control of your future and potentially achieve financial success on your own terms. I invite you to check out our conversation and subscribe to Humphrey's personal finance YouTube and TikTok channels. It's clear that video is all the rage now and in the future.  If you enjoyed this podcast episode, I'd appreciate a positive review and a share. Each episode takes hours to create. Please also subscribe to my free weekly newsletter at www.financialsamurai.com/news.  To Your Financial Freedom, Sam, Financial Samurai

A licensed psychotherapist and sex therapist, Nikita Fernandes was invited to speak at SXSW's Lively Grit Daily House about the perils of burnout culture. We sat down with her after her presentation to talk about why people feel compelled to do uncool things, TikTok culture, ostriches, the Internet, and more.“To say that something is not cool that is generally seen as cool means that you're putting yourself at risk for social isolation. And social isolation and feeling isolated is not cool."Are you in New York? You can find Nikita at Blue Canary Therapy.Special thanks to Lively and Audience 101 for hosting us at SXSW, and YouGov for running the survey that supported our series of conversations.howcoolisthis.show

Event producer, brand activation savant, and music festival curator Harley Jennette joined us in the recording booth at SXSW 2025's Lively Grit Daily House to talk about music journalism, meeting people at concerts, skateboarders, a snacking event he's putting on with Lively Local Markets, and most importantly, what's cool.“If your friends don't think you're cool, then they're not your friends."Connect with Harley on LinkedIn, and find some of his upcoming Lively Local Markets events.Special thanks to Lively and Audience 101 for hosting us at SXSW, and YouGov for running the survey that supported our series of conversations.howcoolisthis.show

Jessica stopped by The Lively Grit Daily House with members of Yorkseed, her startup collective. She also brought her infamous wearable QR code. We chatted about her SXSW origin story, how Instagram is unfortunately cool, being legendary, skipping the line in front of your haters, and a lot more in between. “ I still try to keep a part of me that's like always be open minded and stay cool. You only live once — I really believe that. You're going to have to try out everything. Then you know what works for you and what doesn't.” Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn. Special thanks to Lively and Audience 101 for hosting us at SXSW, and YouGov (where co-host Brian also works) for running the survey that supported our series of conversations.howcoolisthis.show

A returning guest of the pod, Chris joined us during his yearly pilgrimage to Austin to chat about deep fakes, ask why we all think sunglasses are cool, talk Chicago style hot dogs, being unique, why arrows don't hurt as bad as you think, the Psychopath Test, and a lot more in between. “ I'm always drawn towards anything that's really different. It's like, how did that happen? That's where you get the really interesting conversations with people.” See Chris' portfolio, connect with him on LinkedIn and get inspired at FREE INNOVATION!Special thanks to Lively and Audience 101 for hosting us at SXSW, and YouGov (where co-host Brian also works) for running the survey that supported our series of conversations.howcoolisthis.show

After kicking off the weekend with a presentation about America's skeptical attitudes towards Generative AI and personalized advertising, YouGov's Ryan Gross joined us at the Lively Grit Daily House to discuss hobbies vs identities, dogs, pants, embracing authenticity, and more."Only your own vision of what is cool, is cool.”Did you attend the 2023 Coolios at Stand Up New York? You might remember Ryan from playing a few songs at the awards show.If you're listening to this episode on Spotify, check out his popular indie music project Skinny Dippers, and get updates on the band's forthcoming music on his Instagram page (@skinnydippersband). Special thanks to Lively and Audience 101 for hosting us at SXSW, and YouGov (where co-host Brian also works) for running the survey that supported our series of conversations.howcoolisthis.show 

According to a YouGov study from 2022, 20% of Brits sleep naked. Men are actually more likely to do so than women, with a rate of 25% compared to 15%. And those who do so tend to talk up the health benefits. For example, science suggests that sleeping naked might help regulate your body temperature more effectively. Our bodies naturally fluctuate throughout the night, and wearing heavy pajamas can interfere with this process. What are the other advantages? Won't I get cold if I sleep naked? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Which foods shouldn't be eaten together? What is xylazine, the so-called zombie drug? How can I stop smoking? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 27/9/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A multivariate speaker at the Lively Grit Daily House at SXSW 2025, Kit Huffman sat down with us just before her Saturday keynote to talk about LinkedIn, fame, ski gear, and most importantly — cool.“You walk in a room and there's that aura… that person that has that absolute charisma. They got the outfit, they have the social media following, they have people that know who they are… They just own a room in a lot of different ways, whether that's a literal room or an online room.”Connect with Kit on LinkedIn, and learn more about her work with Seneca, a personal branding agency she founded.Special thanks to Lively and Audience 101 for hosting us at SXSW, and YouGov for running the survey that supported our series of conversations. howcoolisthis.show

A veteran of the tech conference scene, Peter brought his unique POV — and love of hot dogs — to his conversation with us at The Lively Grit Daily House. We talked about prescription sunglasses, acceptable hot dog toppings, getting his dog on The Today Show, how the Irish say things are cool, “raw data” from strangers, what he saw at CES ‘25, a crawling bedside table lamp, and a lot in between. “ I think it's important to be cool and in your own sense of cool and in your own skin and in your own mind.  Some people's brand is just straight nerdy, straight geeky, and they make it work. Look at Bill Gates, right?” Watch Peter's dog on The ⁠⁠ Today Show. Read Peter's work on Grit Daily and check out his retail accelerator work. Follow his Old Time Eatery Guide. Special thanks to Lively and Audience 101 for hosting us at SXSW, and YouGov for running the survey that supported our series of conversations. howcoolisthis.show

Saint Louis University political scientist Steve Rogers joins Megan Lynch with results of the February 2025 SLU/YouGov poll of Missourians. Polling also looks at priorities for Missourians, they say it should be the economy.

Andrew and Mike made their way to SXSW to show off Mado Dynamic — their new solar-powered, fully automated shades, which we got the chance to test out in the Lively Grit Daily House.We talked about the product, Curb Your Enthusiasm, the perils of corded blinds, “pane” points, being “baller”, how to get strangers to think your new product is cool, western shirts, The Sound of Music, and a lot in between. “ I thinkI'm a good listener. I talk to people, I understand their position in life. And so, I just listened to how they think and talk about how that product might solve problems for them. Most of the time people really resonate with like, ‘Oh, I never thought of that. Oh, I never thought I could afford that. Oh, that's super interesting'.” Learn more about Mado Dynamic and back their Kickstarter. Special thanks to Lively and Audience 101 for hosting us at SXSW, and YouGov for running the survey that supported our series of conversations. howcoolisthis.show

Kati had a busy South by Southwest, speaking at the Lively Grit Daily House, a panel at the convention center, and a session at New Mexico House. We sat down with her early in the trip, right after her speaking gig at Lively Grit Daily House.The conversation ranged from basketball to bands to whether or not it's cool to have a political stance (spoiler: Kati says it is!), gaming, coolness as a parent, and a lot in between.She also spoke about her job at Meow Wolf - an immersive art adventure and experience - and the brand's relationship with the fleeting concept of coolness.“Now that we have millions of visitors a year, like, I want my next door neighbor, who is a soccer mom, I want her to bring her kids there, you know? I want her to enjoy it and not feel as though she's not cool enough to be there. But at the same time, I want to still have that value described by us, while also being accessible.”Connect with Kati on LinkedIn and find a Meow Wolf location near you (they're coming to LA and New York soon).Special thanks to Lively and Audience 101 for hosting us at SXSW, and YouGov for running the survey that supported our series of conversations. howcoolisthis.show 

In CI News this week: The Christian Institute urges the Government to drop plans for a new law on ‘conversion therapy' as the charity publishes a major report on the issue, a YouGov survey finds a significant fall in support for 'trans rights' in Great Britain, and former Justice Secretary Michael Gove defends the freedom of Christians to silently pray outside abortion centres. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories MP: ‘Censor criticism of assisted suicide Bill committee' CI publishes major report challenging Govt's plan to ban ‘conversion practices' Majority of Brits think ‘trans rights' harm women Gove backs silent prayer in abortion censorship zones

The 21st century has seen true crime stories surge in popularity, dominating bookshelves and TV schedules. Documentaries like Making A Murderer and podcasts like Serial, which investigate real-life crimes, have become smash hits, attracting millions of viewers and downloads. Over in the US, a 2022 YouGov poll revealed that half of Americans enjoy true crime content, with one in three consuming it weekly. True crime is a unique genre, and distinct from detective fiction or thrillers due to its non-fictional nature. To comprehend the modern fascination with true crime, you have to venture back in time. The roots of the cultural phenomenon trace back to the early days of penny dreadfuls, crime novels and sensationalised crime reporting in the 19th century. How did it become popular? What is it about true crime that captivates so many people? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How can I protect my mental health during the holiday season? Why is the UK not as happy as it used to be? Why do we give each other gifts at Christmas? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duchess of Sussex's new lifestyle show, With Love, Meghan is out now. It is part of the deal, reportedly worth $100m, Meghan and Harry signed with Netflix five years ago when they left the UK for California.  The most recent YouGov polling suggests that neither Meghan nor Harry are popular in the UK, doing only better than Prince Andrew. Though it's a very different story among young people where over half have a positive opinion of the couple.  On today's Sky News Daily Niall Paterson talks to Sky's royal correspondent, Rhiannon Mills, about what's in the show and whether it's an opportunity for Meghan to reset how she's perceived both in the UK and the rest of the world.   Producers: Natalie KtenaEditor: Wendy Parker

Burnout is a type of chronic, unmanaged stress that has significant consequences for our physical and mental health. It's characterised by feeling exhausted all the time, with no energy for everyday tasks, and little enjoyment in everyday activities. A survey by YouGov for the charity Mental Health UK in 2020 found one in five people felt unable to manage pressure and stress levels at work. Other Research found that burnout among UK workers almost doubled from 2021 to 2022 and that a staggering 88 percent of the UK workforce have experienced burnout since 2020.  It's staggering statistics like these that led me to record this bonus episode. It's a different format from usual: rather than a conversation with a guest, this is my take on what burnout is, why we often don't recognise it until it is too late – and why I believe it's so important that each and every one of us is aware of it. Many of us think we can keep pushing day after day, week after week, month after month without any consequences. But we can't. What I have seen time and time again is that this constant pushing always come back to bite, it is just a case of when. Many of us are on the road to burnout without even realising it. In the past, we might have thought of burnout as a phenomenon that only affected high-flying CEOs. But it's fair to say the world of work has completely transformed over the past few years. Pressures on everyone are through the roof, no matter what your paygrade or level of responsibility. Add to that the rise in home working, the cost-of-living crisis and the fact that boundaries between work and home have become increasingly blurred means that it is something that more and more of us are experiencing.   In this podcast, I outline 7 signs that may indicate you are on the road to burnout: things to look out for in your mood, your behaviour, your habits and your health. I then walk you through 10 practical tools you can think about introducing into your life that will quickly start to help. I truly hope you find this episode helpful and, of course, if you know someone in your life who could benefit from listening, please do share this episode with them.   PLEASE NOTE: the signs I mention in this episode are very common and are not exclusive to burnout. If you have the odd sign and it is short lived - please do not worry - we all will experience some of these signs from time to time. Just be mindful if these signs are becoming longstanding. Also, please note that some of these signs can also be found in a variety of other conditions, for example, depression. If you have any concerns, please seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional ***   ***DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard in this podcast.   Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.   Thanks to our sponsors: https://exhalecoffee.com/livemore https://vivobarefoot.com/livemore https://drinkag1.com/livemore   Show notes https://drchatterjee.com/530   DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

President Trump closed CPAC with an amazing speech, highlighting how the MAGA movement is sweeping through and dominating Washington D.C. He made promises and he is keeping them. He has the highest personal approval rating and the highest rating of any Republican president. Trump is moving with blazing fast speed to restore American greatness and even Bill O'Reilly gave him his flowers, calling him the "greatest president in history" even ahead of George Washington. JD Vance left CPAC a big winner with a straw poll showing him as the number one contender for the 2028 primary election for president. Kash Patel was confirmed as the Director of the FBI and former NYPD police officer Dan Bongino has been named Deputy Director of the FBI. This two-piece combo could be the greatest thing to ever happen to the FBI and it's exciting to see what they will accomplish. The U.S. military is in the midst of sweeping change as President Trump announces Lieutenant General Dan "Razing" Caine will replace 4 star General CQ Brown to be the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staffs. MSNBC is the latest to face a defamation suit as the legacy media continues to crash and burn. Joy Reid's show was cancelled, joining the list of fallen Democratic pundits. Legacy media is staring down its demise as a new YouGov poll showed the American people trust President Trump more than all legacy outlets combined (44% Trump to 29% the media). Elon Musk had a field day with the federal workforce, he asked them to email him what they got done last week and if they fail to respond it will be considered as their resignation. Today's show is brought to you by these great sponsors: Delta Rescue Visit Delta Rescue at: https://deltarescue.org/ and donate to one of the country's best, care for life, no-kill animal sanctuaries. Gravity Defyer Your feet deserve a treat For a limited time, watchers and listeners of The Sean Spicer Show get an exclusive 50% off orders of $120 or more right now. Just text SEAN to 91888 to claim your deal. That's half off the shoes that could transform your daily life. With G-Defy's 60-day risk-free trial, you've got nothing to lose but your discomfort! ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ 3️⃣ Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ 4️⃣ Stay in touch with Sean on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanmspicer Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicer Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanmspicer/ 5️⃣ Follow The Sean Spicer Show on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanspicershow Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicershow Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanspicershow #politics #news #theseanspicershow #seanspicer #conservativemedia #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Die cool, or live long enough to see yourself become uncool. After more that 5 years and 200 episodes, How Cool Is This? is finally ready to answer our original question: what IS cool?For our 200th episode and series finale, we're revealing the results of a YouGov survey to discover what Americans really think is cool - with a few twists.

Today, we look at the projected election results from Germany.The conservative Christian Democrats (CDU)/CSU party will be the largest party in the next German parliament with 30% of the vote and will look to form a coalition government, though not with the party that looks to have come second, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).That's because of a pact among the parties further to the centre not to work with those who they view as too extreme.Europe editor Katya Adler gives her take from Berlin. Katja Hoyer, historian, journalist and author of Beyond the Wall: East Germany 1949-1990, puts it into historical context. Patrick English, director of political analytics at YouGov explains what the numbers tell us.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/NbuxWnmYNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Artificial intelligence has become a cornerstone of modern life, and since ChatGPT's launch in November 2022, its popularity has skyrocketed. A 2024 YouGov survey revealed that 68% of 18-24-year-olds in the UK regularly use generative AI for tasks like research, saving time, and enhancing productivity and creativity. Many workplaces embrace AI, with nearly half of users saying their managers encourage its use. In today's world, mastering AI is a significant career advantage. The key is crafting efficient prompts. A prompt is your request to the AI. While you can refine your query after seeing initial responses, starting with a precise prompt saves time and delivers better results. How do you create a great prompt? What about complex tasks?In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why are some deadly diseases re-emerging? Will ChatGPT replace Google? What is a testicle bath? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Lizzi, our Emotion at Work Marketing Manager, sits down with Ross Garner and Anna Barnett from The Mind Tools for L&D podcast to explore their ground breaking research into management practices.   Together, they explore the recent study, conducted in partnership with YouGov, which gathered data across 12 industries. The research uncovered some key insights into the realities of management today.   The study identified 12 core management capabilities essential for success: delegation, goal setting, transparent communication, coaching, active listening, recognition, inclusive leadership, trust, social sensitivity, self-awareness, self-regulation and empathy. Notably, empathy was linked to a 34% increase in team innovation.   The conversation also touches on the significance of happiness and satisfaction in the workplace. Research shows that employee satisfaction is associated with better long-term performance and happy employees are more likely to engage in self-driven learning.   Tune in to gain insights into the future of management and discover how to create leadership that drives performance and innovation.   Links   Building Better Mangers Report: https://www.mindtools.com/thought-leadership/reports/building-better-managers/   Anna mentions working with Michelle Ockers: https://michelleockers.com/   Anna Barnett LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-barnett-phd/?originalSubdomain=uk   Ross Garner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-garner-8594a341/?originalSubdomain=uk   Mind Tools L&D podcast: https://www.mindtools.com/podcast/l-d/   

Two figures loomed large at the Alliance for Responsible Citizens (ARC) conference in East London today. Donald Trump - whose playbook many of the delegates want to see copied in the UK - and a certain Nigel Farage.Hot off the back of fresh YouGov polling that puts Reform in the lead on 27pc to Labour's 25pc and the Conservatives' 21pc, Farage took the opportunity to repeat to a cheering crowd that there would be no deal with Kemi Badenoch to unite the right. Kamal and Camilla were watching side of stage, and put Farage's views on the future of the UK right to former Tory cabinet minister and now editor of The Spectator, Michael Gove. President of the Heritage Foundation Kevin Roberts was also on hand to explain just how much influence his think tank's ‘Project 2025' manifesto is having on President Trump's administration so far. And they also caught up with Ayaan Hirsi Ali, the Somalian-born activist, campaigner and critic of Islam, who explains why she thinks Islamism can be defeated.Producer: Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsSocial Media Producer: Rachel WelshVideo Editor/Camera Operator: Andy MackenzieEditor: Camilla TomineyOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit wisdomofcrowds.live“I am done saying, ‘impossible',” announces Damir Marusic. At least, with regard to what Trump might do or could do in the near future. We are still in the midst of a major shakeup in the administrative state. The so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is combing through Treasury data and cutting government personnel. Trump is delaying the distribution of federal funds. Trump's policies have full support of the GOP-majority Congress. Meanwhile, the White House foreign policy agenda has upended three years of support for the Ukrainian war cause and, apart from that, is strikingly imperialistic — annexing Greenland and “owning” Gaza are stated objectives. Will Trump become a dictator?Shadi Hamid believes that Trump won't become a dictator — America is too big for a dictator — but he very will might signal the end of the “liberal” part of our liberal democracy. Damir fears that, by the end of Trump's second term, Congress will become a vestigial representative body with littler power, like the Senate in the Roman Empire. Both worry that the demise of democracy could come in a subtle, slow way — a “boiling frog” scenario.Shadi and Damir move on ask whether what's happening is what Trump's voters asked for. Why is Trump popular right now? Why do people want to break the state? Shadi says, “[Trump voters] believe that the system is fundamentally broken. Certainly, for a majority of Americans, the system is broken.” Damir partially agrees, but adds: “It's a lot more resentment-based … Not really an idea that ‘the system is broken' for me, but that it's populated by those people over there, and it's time to hurt them.” But why so much resentment? In our bonus section for paid subscribers, Shadi talks about the Democratic Party's potential to resist Trump and why the working class likes Trump (hint: it doesn't have to do with economics). Damir brings up the famous book, What's the Matter With Kansas by Thomas Frank, and explains why he thinks it misses the mark.Required Reading:* Shadi Hamid, “How to Break Up with the News” (Contentions).* CrowdSource about the possible constitutional crisis (WoC).* Democratic Party favorability ratings among young people (YouGov).* “How Biden is continuing to cancel student loan debt despite Supreme Court ruling” (CNN).* Tyler Cowen, “Trumpian policy as cultural policy” (Marginal Revolution).* Christine Emba's piece engaging with Cowen's article (WoC).* Shadi's post about the “The System is collapsing” meme (X).* David Polansky's reply to Shadi's post (X).* Lee Hockstader, “In Germany's elections, a last, best chance to hold off extremists” (Washington Post).* Thomas Frank, What's the Matter with Kansas (Amazon).Wisdom of Crowds is a platform challenging premises and understanding first principles on politics and culture. Join us!

Cette année, plus d'un couple sur deux va fêter la Saint-Valentin, selon une étude de l'institut de sondage YouGov. Et en moyenne, le budget prévisionnel atteint 154 euros, soit 12 euros de plus que l'an dernier... Ecoutez Olivier Dauvers : Les secrets de la conso du 14 février 2025.

Cette année, plus d'un couple sur deux va fêter la Saint-Valentin, selon une étude de l'institut de sondage YouGov. Et en moyenne, le budget prévisionnel atteint 154 euros, soit 12 euros de plus que l'an dernier... Ecoutez Olivier Dauvers : Les secrets de la conso du 14 février 2025.

La Turquie est-elle proche de tourner la page de quarante ans de guerre contre le PKK, le Parti des travailleurs du Kurdistan ? Le gouvernement et le MHP ont initié, il y a quatre mois, un processus de négociations dont le but est d'amener le PKK à désarmer et à s'autodissoudre. Turquie / PKK Recep Tayyip Erdogan et, surtout, son allié au pouvoir, le MHP ultranationaliste, ont ouvert les négociations il y a quatre mois.Abdullah Öcalan, le chef emprisonné du PKK, pourrait appeler son organisation à abandonner les armes dans quelques jours. Le 15 marque en effet le 26ème anniversaire de son arrestation. Mais la paix a-t-elle le même sens pour tous ? Pour le pouvoir, il s'agit de promouvoir une Turquie plus forte au plan régional car débarrassée de son principal problème sécuritaire. Mais pour beaucoup de Kurdes, se pose toujours la question de leurs droits, d'une Turquie plus démocratique, d'une citoyenneté vraiment égale entre Turcs et Kurdes. L'espoir est-il possible et à quelles conditions ? Reportage, Anne Andlauer. Kemi Badenoch Au Royaume-Uni, le parti d'extrême droite Reform UK est arrivé en tête des intentions de vote pour la première fois depuis les dernières élections dans un sondage Yougov du 3 février 2025. Juste un point devant les travaillistes au pouvoir et 4 derrière les conservateurs.  Le parti Tory, laminé aux législatives de juillet 2024, peine à se refaire une santé. Cela fait 100 jours que Kemi Badenoch en a pris la direction. Grande admiratrice de Margaret Thatcher la ‘dame de fer', la quatrième femme à diriger la droite et première issue de l'immigration, Kemi Badenoch a du mal à convaincre.  Portrait signé Marie Billon. La chronique musique de Vincent Théval Viestesana, la tarentelle revisitée de l'Italienne Maria Mazzotta.  Expo : «Sous les yeux de tous : Bénin, Nigeria»En Suisse depuis 2023, 7 musées (principalement dans le canton de Bâle, à l'avant-garde sur le sujet) s'interrogent sur la provenance de leurs collections en vue de la restitution de certaines œuvres. Propriétaire d'une vingtaine de bronzes du royaume du Bénin, le Musée des cultures de Bâle partage son questionnement avec le public au travers d'une exposition atypique. Reportage, Wyloën Munhoz-Boilot.

It's a DOGE-eat-DOGE world.Before I get into my thoughts on DOGE—and I have quite a few—the reason I haven't written much about it (we did touch on USAID in Wednesday's update) is that I'm still wrapping my head around it.There's a lot of noise surrounding DOGE, and beyond the clatter, it's unclear exactly what's happening. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party is in the valley. They lost a big election, have no effective power in government for at least the next two years, and have been throwing a lot of spaghetti at the wall. Chuck Schumer was parading around with a Corona and lime when it looked like we were going to hit Mexico with 25% tariffs, and now, the focus of the last 72 hours has been Elon Musk and DOGE.Because DOGE sits at the center of a political noise machine, I tend to be cautious about jumping in while everything is still in motion.That being said, DOGE is a significant development. What they're doing is something every Republican candidate in my lifetime has promised—and it may very well be illegal. We don't know if they're actually cutting the budget in the way they claim, nor do we know if anything they're doing is truly unlawful. But the fact that both of those questions exist simultaneously is reason enough to take a deeper look.Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency—DOGE—was conceived during Donald Trump's 2024 campaign and made official on January 20, 2025, the first day of Trump's second term. However, it is not a formal cabinet department. Instead, it began under the U.S. Digital Service, which was rebranded as the U.S. DOGE Service, before being placed under the Chief of Staff's office—likely to avoid transparency requirements. The stated goal of DOGE is to modernize federal technology and software to maximize government efficiency, with Musk claiming they aim to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget. Musk has admitted that if they say $2 trillion, they might actually cut $1 trillion, but the ambition remains.DOGE operates out of the Eisenhower Executive Building next to the White House with a small headquarters of about 20 people. Rather than a traditional hierarchy, it functions as a task force embedded across government agencies, with small teams of DOGE operatives placed inside agencies to audit systems and pursue efficiency measures. Musk himself serves as a special government employee, a temporary advisory role that grants him broad access while allowing him to bypass disclosure requirements that apply to full-time officials. This is especially notable given Musk's extensive business interests in China—something so controversial that a bipartisan group of lawmakers banned TikTok last year.Key figures in DOGE include Steve Davis, CEO of The Boring Company and a longtime Musk confidant, who allegedly leads day-to-day operations. Then there are the so-called “DOGE Kids”—young adults, typically aged 19 to 24, from elite universities with backgrounds in Musk companies or the Peter Thiel machine. Some, like Luke Farritor, gained fame for achievements like using AI to decode ancient Roman scrolls. Others, like Marko Elez, have already faced controversy. Ellis resigned after the Wall Street Journal uncovered racist posts he made in 2024, including advocating for eugenic immigration policies and saying he would never marry outside his ethnicity.In its first 80 hours, Musk tweeted that DOGE had canceled $420 million worth of federal contracts. Get it. The issue? DOGE doesn't technically have the authority to cancel contracts. That power belongs to Congress and the departments that administer the funds. So the real question is whether DOGE is canceling these contracts or simply recommending their termination, with the speed of the Trump administration making it appear as though they're acting unilaterally.DOGE's aggressive approach has already ruffled feathers. On inauguration day, Musk's team assumed control of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) headquarters, installing sofa beds in the director's office and working around the clock. Within days, they cut off career OPM staff from internal systems, effectively giving Musk's team exclusive control over federal HR records. Two OPM employees filed a lawsuit in late January, alleging that DOGE unlawfully installed a private server on the agency's network.Things escalated further when DOGE turned its attention to the U.S. Treasury Department's payment system, which processes $5 trillion annually, handling everything from Social Security checks to federal salaries. When David Liebrich, a top Treasury official, refused to grant DOGE access, he was reportedly forced out. By January 31, Trump's new Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, approved DOGE's access. Soon after, a DOGE tech aide obtained unrestricted access to the payment system's code base and began making changes with minimal supervision—an alarming development that has raised red flags in Congress.And then there's USAID. Musk tweeted, “We're shutting it down,” referring to the agency responsible for international aid. But does Musk actually have the authority to do that? Or is he merely advising Marco Rubio, who, as head of the State Department, technically oversees USAID?If Musk is making these decisions, it's illegal. If Rubio is doing it, it's just an unusually fast-moving government operation. The speed and opacity of DOGE make it difficult to tell the difference.Meanwhile, DOGE has brought a renewed focus on federal spending. Social media has been ablaze with revelations about who benefits from government funds. Bill Kristol, a Never Trump figure, was found to have received money through USAID-funded organizations. More controversially, it was revealed that Politico received $8.2 million in federal funding last year. While some jumped to the conclusion that this was a Democratic subsidy for favorable coverage, the truth is more complicated. The money was for Politico Pro, a premium service used by government officials and lobbyists for networking and policy tracking. However, everyone I talked to in pulling this together told me Politico Pro sucks. Specifically compared to competitors like Bloomberg Government, raising questions about why agencies chose it over better alternatives.So how does this end? At some point, DOGE will hit a regulatory or legal wall that slows its momentum. They need enough public goodwill to sustain them when that happens, or the entire operation could grind to a halt.There's already evidence that Musk's influence is waning. A YouGov poll from November 2024 showed that 47% of Republicans wanted Musk to have significant influence in government. That number has since dropped to 26%, with 43% now preferring that he have only limited influence. Among all Americans, only 13% want Musk to have a lot of influence, while 46% want him to have none.DOGE's speed and disruption are unprecedented, but whether they represent true reform or reckless overreach remains an open question.All that… plus Jen Briney gives me her Doge thoughts and our final assessments of the confirmation hearings. Karol Markowicz joins the show to discuss Trump's musings on Gaza and the GOP infighting in Florida over immigration.Chapters00:00 Intro00:56 Let's Talk DOGE24:02 Jen Briney on DOGE and Confirmation Hearings40:18 Jen Briney on Confirmation Hearings01:10:02 UPDATE01:19:06 Karol Markowicz 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

It's happened. Reform are now ahead of Labour, according to a voting intention poll by YouGov. Reform leads the landmark poll with 25 points, with Labour languishing all the way down in second place on 24 points. Meanwhile, the Conservatives place third on 21 per cent, the Liberal Democrats are on 14 per cent and the Greens on 9 per cent. While there have been a handful of polls to date putting Reform in the lead, they have so far been regarded as outliers. It's a slim lead, but does it point to a long term shift in UK politics – or can it be dismissed as a blip? Does this make a Tory-Reform pact more likely?  Oscar Edmondson speaks to Katy Balls and James Heale.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson. 

It's happened. Reform are now ahead of Labour, according to a voting intention poll by YouGov. Reform leads the landmark poll with 25 points, with Labour languishing all the way down in second place on 24 points. Meanwhile, the Conservatives place third on 21 per cent, the Liberal Democrats are on 14 per cent and the Greens on 9 per cent. While there have been a handful of polls to date putting Reform in the lead, they have so far been regarded as outliers. It's a slim lead, but does it point to a long term shift in UK politics – or can it be dismissed as a blip? Does this make a Tory-Reform pact more likely?  Oscar Edmondson speaks to Katy Balls and James Heale.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson. 

Reform UK are ahead of Labour for the first time in a landmark YouGov poll. Plus: Labour mega-donor Lord Alli has allegedly blocked the party's ban on foreign donations; and Donald Trump puts trade tariffs on pause for Canada and Mexico. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.

In this week's episode of High on Home Grown, we cover some of the biggest cannabis stories from around the world: Macky pays tribute to legendary cannabis breeder David Watson, also known as Sam the Skunkman, following news of his passing. His contributions to cannabis genetics and the iconic Skunk strain left a lasting impact on the industry. A new YouGov poll reveals that 55% of Brits support cannabis reform, signaling a shift in public opinion—could the UK be edging closer to legalization? Margaret examines research suggesting that heavy cannabis use may impact working memory, adding to the ongoing debate on long-term cognitive effects. A Tory MP suggests UK farmers should grow cannabis to boost income, arguing that embracing the industry could provide economic benefits. Billy critiques the Labour Party's continued resistance to medical cannabis reform, calling their stance "hypocritical and disappointing" as patients continue to struggle for access. John discusses a major milestone in Kentucky as the Governor personally awards the state's first medical marijuana cards while also urging Congress to end the federal gun ban for cannabis patients. Join us as we break down these stories and discuss what they mean for the future of cannabis worldwide! Come and join in the discussion about any of these news articles on our cannabis growing forum, Discord server, or any of your favourite social networks. Visit our website for links.  Website: https://highonhomegrown.com Discord: https://discord.gg/sqYGkF4xyQ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/highonhomegrown Thank you for downloading and listening to our cannabis podcast! I hope you enjoy this episode.

Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 40% off your vantage subscription by going to https://ground.news/tldrWelcome to the TLDR News Daily BriefingIn today's episode, we run through how Britain feels about Brexit five years on. Also, we discuss China's current construction on a massive military base; Trump blames deadly crash on DEI programs with no evidence; & Myanmar extends state of emergency.

Is the UK at its breaking point? With the population projected to hit 72.5 million by 2032, many Brits are asking tough questions about immigration, housing, and the state of the economy. A recent YouGov poll reveals that 71% of UK citizens believe there are too many immigrants, both legal and illegal, in the country. Nigel Farage warns that "our quality of life is diminishing," while Labour leader Keir Starmer promises 1.5 million new houses and insists the economy is on the mend. Meanwhile, Labour's own think tank claims concerns about two-tier policing are part of a "right-wing extremist narrative." This podcast dives into the key issues facing the UK, from strained public services to rising tensions around immigration and free speech. We explore the divide between the people and the politicians, the role of media in shaping opinions, and whether there's any hope for the future. Join the conversation as we debate the realities of Britain's overcrowding, housing crisis, and the cultural clash over free speech and political correctness. Search Terms/Tags: UK politics, UK immigration debate, UK population crisis, Nigel Farage on immigration, Keir Starmer housing policy, UK breaking point, overcrowding in Britain, YouGov poll UK, Labour vs Conservatives, two-tier policing UK, free speech debate UK, UK housing crisis, immigration news UK, UK economy 2025, British politics debate, news commentary UK, population growth Britain, radio debate free speech, right-wing extremism UK, UK overcrowding 2025.

First up, Ralph welcomes back constitutional law expert Bruce Fein to talk about his reaction to Donald Trump's inaugural address. Then Ralph is joined by Public Citizen Co-President Robert Weissman to discuss Public Citizen's lawsuit against Trump regarding Elon Musk's D.O.G.E task force. Finally, Ralph speaks with Public Citizen's Government Affairs lobbyist Craig Holman about the flood of donations from corporations and billionaires to Trump's inaugural fund.Bruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law. Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy, and American Empire: Before the Fall.Sitting on that platform at the inauguration was probably trillions of dollars held by individuals—not by companies, just individuals—fabulous wealth. And you have to ask, if these are business people, why are you at the political event? Why aren't you building a better mousetrap? Why aren't you like Thomas Edison, looking to find new ways of doing business? It's because all of their profits come from manipulating government in their favor. It's the opposite of so-called capitalism.Bruce FeinRemember that this lust for power transcends all reason, and that we're endowed with that lust.Bruce FeinRobert Weissman is a staunch public interest advocate and activist, as well as an expert on a wide variety of issues ranging from corporate accountability and government transparency, to trade and globalization, to economic and regulatory policy. As the President of Public Citizen, he has spearheaded the effort to loosen the chokehold corporations and the wealthy have over our democracy.The alleged purpose [of D.O.G.E.] is to advance efficiency of the government. But what it's really about is rolling back regulations—the things that give us clean air, clean water, safe food, fair workplace, economic justice, protections against discrimination, and more—to benefit corporate bottom lines, on the one hand, and on the other, to pursue a right-wing libertarian extremist agenda with slashing government spending, especially to protect the most poor and vulnerable.Robert WeissmanMusk said at first he wanted to try to cut $2 trillion from the budget every year. That's an impossibility, since the entire budget of discretionary spending is less than $2 trillion. Apparently, if you're the richest person in the history of the world, you don't actually have to know anything that you're talking about to be taken seriously.Robert WeissmanCraig Holman serves as Public Citizen's Capitol Hill lobbyist on ethics, lobbying, and campaign finance rules. He is also working with European nongovernmental organizations and members of the European Commission and Parliament in developing a lobbyist registration system for the European Union. Previously, he was senior policy analyst at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law, and he has assisted in drafting campaign finance reform legislation (including pay-to-play legislation), and has conducted numerous research projects on the initiative process and the impact of money in politics. What's interesting is that some previous inaugural committees…didn't want to make it look like their administration's on the auction block by taking million-dollar donations from special interests and corporations. And so Bush had limited contributions to $100,000, Obama limited to $50,000 as well—they just didn't want it to look like they're putting their whole administration on the auction block. Trump doesn't seem to care about that.Craig HolmanNews 1/22/25* On January 20th, Joe Biden handed over the presidency to Donald Trump. In one of his last acts before leaving office, former President Biden commuted the sentence of Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, NPR reports. Peltier has been imprisoned for nearly 50 years following his conviction for the murder of two FBI agents at the Pine Ridge reservation; he has never wavered in maintaining his innocence. Despite Peltier being 80 years old and in increasingly poor health, NPR reports FBI Director Christopher Wray urged Biden not to “pardon Leonard Peltier or cut his sentence short.” Biden ultimately did not pardon Peltier, instead merely allowing him to complete his sentence under house arrest. In a statement, Peltier himself said “It's finally over — I'm going home…I want to show the world I'm a good person with a good heart.” Friend of the show Tom Morello, a longtime advocate for Peltier's release, wrote “Leonard has become a friend over the years and I am so glad…he will be able to spend his remaining years with family and friends.” Peltier's daughter Kathy, shocked by Biden's last-minute commutation after decades of being rebuffed by successive presidents of both parties, said “I'm just thankful that he had the balls and the guts to do it.”* Donald Trump was inaugurated on Monday, making him the first president in the modern era to serve non-consecutive terms. Immediately following his formal assumption of power, he issued a flurry of executive orders, including an exhaustive list of “rescissions” of Biden's executive actions. Among these, POLITICO reports that Trump immediately put Cuba back on the list of state sponsors of terrorism, signifying a return to the bad old days of hostility towards our island neighbor. This is only expected to worsen with American foreign policy being directed by Marco Rubio. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel called Trump's reversal “an act of arrogance and disregard for truth,” adding “the legitimate and noble cause of our people will prevail and we will once again succeed.”* Another Trump executive order issued Monday formally created the Department of Government Efficiency, aka DOGE. However, it seems that instead of creating a new agency, this action mainly just renamed the U.S. Digital Service – an existing executive branch office – the U.S. DOGE service. Moreover, this newly redubbed USDS does not appear to have a mandate to cut the federal workforce. Instead, it seems to be primarily concerned with updating federal information technology systems. Reading between the lines, it seems likely that Trump is putting Elon Musk in charge of this federal IT agency as a means to dole out public money to the tech oligarch and his cronies, rather than streamline the functions of the federal government.* In more Big Tech news, CBS reports President Trump is “set to announce billions of dollars in private sector investment to build artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States.” According to this report, OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle are planning a joint venture called “Stargate,” to begin with a massive data center in Texas. These corporations are planning to pour $500 billion into this project over the next four years. This will almost certainly be augmented by public funds provided by the Trump administration.* Turning to Gaza, Democracy Now! reported Saturday that both Biden and Trump gave Israel the “green light” to resume the assault on Gaza if Netanyahu felt it necessary. This piece quotes Netanyahu, saying that both presidents “gave full backing to Israel's right to return to fighting if Israel reaches the conclusion that negotiations of the second stage is fruitless.” As this piece notes, Israel killed approximately 200 Palestinians after the ceasefire was agreed upon last Wednesday. We can only hope the ceasefire holds and that President Trump sticks to his commitment to enforce the deal.* At the same time, friend of the show Norman Solomon is out with a piece in the Hill on the class action lawsuit filed by 800 Northern California residents, including Solomon himself, against their Democratic representatives in Congress, alleging that they are “illegally helping to provide weapons to Israel for use in committing genocide in Gaza.” As Solomon admits, the suit, directed against Congressmen Jared Huffman and Mike Thompson is unlikely to get far. However, he does believe both that the funding of the genocidal war is illegal under the humanitarian Leahy Laws and that these lawsuits can apply much needed scrutiny to these members and force them to register the opposition of their constituents to their positions – something with which many Democrats have refused to reckon. Solomon hopes to make Gaza a defining issue in the 2026 California Democratic Congressional primaries.* Two weeks ago, we discussed the American Historical Association's vote to condemn the “scholasticide” occurring in Gaza. Since then however, the AHA has tried to backpedal and delegitimize that vote. On January 17th, the AHA Council released a statement in which they write that while they deplore “any intentional destruction of Palestinian educational institutions, libraries, universities, and archives in Gaza,” the council considers the scholasticide resolution “outside the scope of the Association's mission and purpose.” The AHA Council therefore decided to disregard the vote of its membership and unilaterally veto the resolution. This cowardly and disgraceful decision to nullify the voice of America's historians will ironically be a stain on the history of the organization itself.* In more foreign affairs news, the crisis in South Korea continues to deepen. Last week, President Yoon was formally incarcerated pending his trial before the country's Constitutional Court after he attempted to seize power in a coup. Upon his detention, South Korean political newsletter Blue Roof reported that “Pro-Yoon supporters are rioting… storming the courthouse and attacking the marshals.” Security forces however were able to subdue the rioters, per Reuters. The Constitutional Court will now decide whether or not to remove Yoon from the presidency. Yoon could also face a trial on insurrection charges which would carry penalties up to and including life in prison and even capital punishment.* Turning back to domestic news, the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, representing the cops of Philadelphia, is currently engaging in contract negotiations with the city – and making outrageous new demands. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that beyond pay raises and better vacation policy, “the police union is seeking to roll back transparency and accountability measures that predate the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest of 2020.” Indeed, the FOP is seeking to terminate the department's decade-long policy of releasing the names of most officers involved in shootings, prevent the Citizens Police Oversight Commission from investigating police misconduct, and “restrict outside access to currently available records ― such as those detailing how fired officers return to the force through the once-secretive grievance arbitration process.” Beyond these measures to make the police more secretive and less accountable to the public, the FOP is also demanding outrageous new perks for police officers, including interest free home loans and provisions allowing cops to live outside the state. We can only hope the city remains firm in these negotiations and preserves the public's right to know* Finally, CNN is out with a new poll showing the Democratic Party registering its worst ratings in decades. According to this poll, “a 58% majority of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents say that the…Party needs major changes, or to be completely reformed, up from just 34% who said the same after…2022.” This comes on the heels of a January 15th YouGov poll showing that a plurality of Biden 2020 voters who didn't vote for Kamala Harris in 2024 said “ending Israel's violence in Gaza was the top issue affecting their vote choice.” The CNN poll also showed that “Only 49% of Democratic-aligned adults say they expect their party's congressional representatives to be even somewhat effective at resisting GOP policies.” Yet, perhaps the starkest number from this poll is “just 33% of all Americans express a favorable view of the Democratic Party, an all-time low in CNN's polling dating back to 1992.” These abysmal results should be a wakeup call to the moribund leadership of the party as the country drives of a cliff. If history is any indication though, the Democrats will remain asleep at the wheel.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

This holiday season has been….stressful. And if it feels like you're feeling more holiday stress this year than your male partner, you probably are. A 2023 poll from Yahoo News and YouGov found that 43% of women said their level of stress and anxiety increases during the holidays (compared to 32% of men).  Resiliency and stress expert Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe shares her top tips for entering the New Year with less stress. Because when we're less stressed we have more space to manage our needs (including our financial needs), and we can start planning for the future.  CHAPTERS: 00:00 Why the holidays are so stressful 06:31 Redefining resiliency  9:01 The five pillars of resilience 20:31 A prescription for stress recovery 33:46 Mailbag Question 1: What is a safe harbor account?  36:01 Mailbag Question 2: I'm 60 years old. Should I convert my traditional IRA into a Roth IRA?  TAKEAWAYS: Resilience is often misunderstood. It's not just about being born with it but building it through lived experiences and relationships.  Stress itself isn't the enemy. It's the overexposure to stress (distress) that harms us. Research suggests that swearing (when not directed at others) can improve pain tolerance. Learn more about our Finance Fixx program here. Use code PODCAST for a $100 discount. Interested in learning more about investing alongside hundreds of other women? Join us every other Monday night on Zoom at investingfixx.com. Have a question for us? Write to us at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you're at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Use promo code HERMONEY at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at https://incogni.com/hermoney. The HerMoney with Jean Chatzky podcast is sponsored by Edelman Financial Engines. The podcast team and its host are neither employees nor clients of EFE, however, the show does receive fixed compensation and is a paid endorser and therefore has an incentive to endorse EFE and its planners. To learn more about the sponsorship, please visit PlanEFE.com/HerMoney. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast, and to learn more about Airwave, head to www.airwavemedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices