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History Behind News
Public Broadcasting History - Why Conservatives Dislike PBS & NPR | S5E43

History Behind News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 78:50


Public broadcast federal funding has been completely cut. Our federal government will no longer fund public broadcasting. Pres. Trump has ordered the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to cease any funding to PBS or NPR. In addition, he signed Congressional bill that clawed back already approved CPB funding. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
The Writer Files x Diary of a Book Babe: Vol. 1

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 43:28


#bookstagram influencer, reviewer, and writer Milena Gonzalez (aka Diary of a Book Babe) spoke to me about culling inspiration from the podcast, hyping up her favorite authors, and her latest five-star finds. This is the first volume of a new format of the show where I'll be inviting some like-minded friends to talk shop. Milena Gonzalez graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a double major in Literary Journalism and English. She spent eight years as owner, designer, and screen printer of a small business, Lady & Little.  Milena is a Southern California mom to three kids. She is currently working on her third novel, a psychological suburban thriller. Learn more about her at diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Milena Gonzalez and I discussed: Why we both love #1 NY Times bestselling author Bonnie Garmus so much Quick reviews of the latest releases from NY Times bestselling author Stacy Willingham and debut novelist Penny Zang How Milena discovers new and established authors to review The definition of “dark academia” Where we put all of our TBR stacks Advice on how to keep going And a lot more! Show Notes: Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer Forget Me Not: A Novel by Stacy Willingham (Amazon) Doll Parts: A Novel by Penny Zang (Amazon) Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose (Amazon) How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Bonnie Garmus Writes How Acclaimed Debut Novelist Priscilla Morris Writes How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Carley Fortune Writes - Redux How NY Times Bestselling Thriller Writer Riley Sager Writes How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Emily Henry Writes: Part One diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dev Questions with Tim Corey
273. Why Getting a Job is Hard and How To Make It Better

Dev Questions with Tim Corey

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 19:25


Why is it so hard to get a job? Why do companies ask me to do all of these frustrating things? Why don't I hear back from jobs I apply to? Why do companies perform technical or whiteboard interviews? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

History Behind News
Japan's Invasion of America's… Bathrooms | S5E42

History Behind News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 57:37


Japan's history of public health, imperial rise and nationalism. And also, story of a Japanese company's commercial invasion of America.

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How #1 Sunday Times Bestselling Author Stuart MacBride Writes

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 49:28


#1 Sunday Times bestselling author Stuart MacBride spoke to me about playing god, why there are no shortcuts for writers, and his latest Logan McRae novel THIS HOUSE OF BURNING BONES. Stuart MacBride is the Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author of the Logan McRae and Ash Henderson novels. He's also published standalones, novellas, short stories, and a “... slightly twisted children's picture book.” His latest novel, THIS HOUSE OF BURNING BONES, is the 13th in the popular Logan McRae series. “A gritty police procedural that perfectly blends dry humor and psychological elements, this brand-new installment in the Logan McRae series celebrates 20 years since the beloved detective's first appearance in Cold Granite (2005).” The Washington Post wrote of the book, "Though part of a series, this novel stands successfully on its own, its characters fleshed out and in full possession of their idiosyncrasies." Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series, said, "Stuart MacBride is an automatic must-read for me . . . always fast, hard, authentic – and different."  [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Stuart MacBride and I discussed: Why your first novel will definitely be crap How finally getting his first agent went sideways The decision to have his protagonist age in real time Taking a five-year hiatus from the popular DI Logan McRae series Why he writes his novels as screenplays first And a lot more! Show Notes: stuartmacbride.com This House of Burning Bones (Logan McRae, 13) by Stuart MacBride (Amazon) Stuart MacBride Amazon Author Page Stuart MacBride on Facebook Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cashflow Contractor
269 - Fix Your Fuzzy Vision: A Vision/Traction Organizer Walkthrough

The Cashflow Contractor

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 31:02


In this practical episode, Khalil breaks down the Vision/Traction Organizer (VTO) from the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), sharing how Growth Kits is implementing this powerful framework. Whether you have a fuzzy business vision or struggle communicating it to your team, this actionable walkthrough provides contractors with a structured approach to clarify direction, align team efforts, and create accountability systems that drive freedom.What You'll LearnHow to transform a fuzzy vision into a clear direction using the VTO frameworkWhy your team needs consistent communication about the company visionPractical ways to implement core values that guide hiring, firing, and recognitionHow to create a three-year picture that drives meaningful progressSimple methods for setting measurable quarterly goals that build momentumTime Stamps00:49 - Episode Intro02:50 - Vision/Traction Organizer Overview06:46 - Core Values and Their Importance10:26 - Core Focus and Niche11:47 - 10-Year Target and Marketing Strategy18:13 - Proven Process and Implementation20:22 - Three-Year Picture and Goal Setting26:14 - Conclusion and ResourcesSnippets from the Episode"I have a vision that is fuzzy for what we're doing and where we're going, and I think that I communicate it often, but the reality is my team needs to see it, to know it, to hear it all the time. And I don't communicate it as often as I think I do."— Khalil Benalioulhaj"If a guarantee doesn't scare you, it's not really much of a guarantee."— Martin Holland"It is a real problem. Most people when I meet them can't really tell me what they want in three years."— Martin HollandKey TakeawaysCore Values Drive CultureCombine Purpose With NicheEffective Marketing Requires Unique DifferentiatorsCreate A Meaningful GuaranteeDocument Your Proven ProcessThree-Year Targets Beat Ten-Year GoalsQuarterly Rocks Create MomentumGet Exclusive Access to Resources, Tools, and Extra Insights Delivered to Your Inbox! ResourcesTraction by Gino WickmanEntrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)Donald Miller's StoryBrand AI for brand messaging⁠⁠⁠⁠24 Things⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a 15-Minute Roadblock CallCheck out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OpenPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GrowthKits ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need Marketing Help? We Recommend ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Benali⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need Help with podcast production? We recommend ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Demandcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Martin Holland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theprofitproblem.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠annealbc.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Martin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meet With Martin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠benali.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meet With Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More from The Cash Flow ContractorSubscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow On Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(formerly Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cashflow ContractorConnect With UsWant the VTO template mentioned in this episode? Email Khalil directly or fill out the form on our website to get this powerful tool in your hands todayReady to clarify your vision and create systems that drive freedom? Visit cashflowcontractor.com to learn more about how we can help you build a more profitable business with less stress.Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to stay updated on actionable strategies for creating a more profitable contracting business.

Dev Questions with Tim Corey
272. How To Learn From a Senior Developer Without Annoying Them

Dev Questions with Tim Corey

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 11:56


How do I learn from a senior developer without frustrating them? How do I keep them happy while asking them lots of questions? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

History Behind News
Who is Putin? And what does he want? | S5E40

History Behind News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 44:10


Does Putin love Russia? Is he an ideological man? As Pres. Trump and Pres. Putin meet in Alaska to negotiate a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, I speak with scholars of Russia to answer the above question and more.

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How Acclaimed Debut Novelist Priscilla Morris Writes

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 49:55


Acclaimed debut novelist and English Professor Priscilla Morris spoke to me about finding her voice, and the germ of an idea that became her labor of love, acclaimed debut novel BLACK BUTTERFLIES. Priscilla Morris is a British author and lecturer whose debut novel, Black Butterflies, was shortlisted for a number of major awards. Critics described Black Butterflies as “a story of strife and hope set during the conflict in the Balkans in the early '90s,” and it was shortlisted in 2023 for: the Women's Prize for Fiction, the RSL Ondaatje Prize, among others, and chosen as an Indie Fiction Book of the Month. Black Butterflies is a finalist for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize 2025 (winners to be announced in September). Priscilla teaches creative writing in Ireland and studied Spanish, Italian and social anthropology at Cambridge University and creative writing at the University of East Anglia, where she earned her PhD. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Priscilla Morris and I discussed: How her Grandfather's funeral planted the seed that became her novel Why art helps overcome the tragedies of war Writing a love letter to the place she spent a part of her formative childhood How to cultivate a balanced disposition toward your work over time Why writing is a long game And a lot more! Show Notes: priscillamorris.org Black Butterflies: A Novel by Priscilla Morris (Amazon) Priscilla Morris on Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History Behind News
Forgotten In Russian Occupation: Crimea & Crimean Tatars | S5E39

History Behind News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 68:06


As Pres. Trump & Putin meet in Alaska, without Pres. Zelensky, to discuss a peace deal in the Russian-Ukrainian War, it is not at all certain that any land will in fact be swapped for peace, as suggested by Pres. Trump. But one thing is for certain - that Pres. Putin will not, ever, swap Crimea for any land in Ukraine. In this episode, my guest and I discuss the history of Crimea and the Crimean Tatars.

Dev Questions with Tim Corey
271. The Art of Saying No as a Developer

Dev Questions with Tim Corey

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 13:59


How do I tell my manager no? How do I push back on a bad idea? If I cannot accomplish something, how do I communicate that effectively? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Jennifer Lynn Barnes Writes: Part Two - Redux

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 40:06


#1 New York Times bestselling author, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, returned to chat about why bestsellers stick around for years, why fiction is perfectly geared for the human mind, and her latest YA thriller, THE GRANDEST GAME. Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 25 acclaimed young adult novels, including The Inheritance Games series (over 3 million copies sold), Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals, The Lovely and the Lost, and The Naturals series. Her latest is another #1 New York Times bestseller, The Grandest Game (Volume 1) “... a new series that brings readers deeper into the lush, romantic, and puzzle-filled world of the #1 bestselling Inheritance Games series, set a year after we last saw Avery and the Hawthornes.” Jen is a Fulbright Scholar with advanced degrees in psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science including a Ph.D. from Yale University, and “...is one of the world's leading experts on the psychology of fandom and the cognitive science of fiction and the imagination.” [Discover ⁠The Writer Files Extra⁠: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at ⁠writerfiles.fm⁠] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please ⁠click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews⁠. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Jennifer Lynn Barnes and I discussed:  Juggling a book launch, edits, and revisions for three new books How to reboot a hit series to capture the same energy as the original Why she approaches writing as both a scientist and an author How she uses lists of her favorite tropes to unlock her scenes More theories on why readers love fiction And a lot more! Show Notes:  ⁠How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Jennifer Lynn Barnes Writes: Part One⁠ ⁠Jenniferlynnbarnes.com⁠ ⁠The psychology of fiction with Jennifer Lynn Barnes | Re:Thinking with Adam Grant⁠ - TED Audio Collective ⁠The Grandest Game (Volume 1) (The Grandest Game, 1)⁠ By Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Amazon)⁠ ⁠⁠Jennifer Lynn Barnes Amazon Author Page⁠ ⁠⁠Jennifer Lynn Barnes on Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Jennifer Lynn Barnes Writes: Part One - Redux

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 36:50


#1 New York Times bestselling author, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, spoke to me about how to write seven novels in 18 months, the psychology of fiction and fandom, and her latest YA mystery, THE BROTHERS HAWTHORNE. Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 acclaimed young adult novels, including The Inheritance Games trilogy, Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals, The Lovely and the Lost, and The Naturals series. Her latest is The Brothers Hawthorne, described as “Knives Out-esque” by Publishers Weekly, it is a story of [two brothers] “Drawn into twisted games on opposite sides of the globe, [who] —with the help of their brothers and the girl who inherited their grandfather's fortune—must dig deep to decide who they want to be and what each of them will sacrifice to win.” Jen is a Fulbright Scholar with advanced degrees in psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science including a Ph.D. from Yale University, and “...is one of the world's leading experts on the psychology of fandom and the cognitive science of fiction and the imagination.” [Discover ⁠The Writer Files Extra⁠: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at ⁠writerfiles.fm⁠] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please ⁠click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews⁠. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Jennifer Lynn Barnes and I discussed:  Her study of autism and why neurodivergents rely so heavily on story How her bestselling trilogy went viral on TikTok Why she writes for reluctant readers How to write mysteries with intricate puzzles, twists, turns, and reveals Her theories on why readers love fiction And a lot more! Show Notes: ⁠Jenniferlynnbarnes.com⁠ ⁠The psychology of fiction with Jennifer Lynn Barnes | Re:Thinking with Adam Grant⁠ - TED Audio Collective ⁠The Brothers Hawthorne⁠ By Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Amazon) ⁠Jennifer Lynn Barnes Amazon Author Page⁠ ⁠Jennifer Lynn Barnes on Twitter⁠ ⁠Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dev Questions with Tim Corey
270. How To Give And Receive Code Reviews Well

Dev Questions with Tim Corey

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 18:58


What makes a good code review? How do you properly review someone else's code? What should you look for? If someone else is reviewing my code, how should I respond? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

Profit Cash Growth
How Smart Payment Runs Can Shape Your Cashflow #79

Profit Cash Growth

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 27:18 Transcription Available


In this episode we discover how smart payment runs can transform your cash flow, offering insightful tips on how to efficiently manage supplier payments and strengthen financial controls. From categorising suppliers for smoother transactions to utilising technologies for stress-free approvals, learn how to establish a seamless and effective financial process in your business. ⭐ Rate, Review & Share this episode with fellow business owners, and let's grow together! ⭐ Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get Expert Advice Straight to Your Inbox: https://www.profitcashgrowth.com/subscribe ⭐ Get a Free copy of Claire's book Profit By Numbers: https://www.profitcashgrowth.com/book   VALUABLE RESOURCES Website LinkedIn YouTube Facebook ABOUT THE HOST: Claire Hancott through Profit Cash Growth helps 6 & 7 figure business owners to increase their profit, improve their cashflow and grow their business using their numbers. As a finance director & chartered management accountant, Claire has nearly 20 years' experience in finance and running businesses of her own. This gives her a unique insight into the information and support business owners need to grow a financially successful business. Claire passionately believes that every business should be run by the numbers because the numbers in your business are telling you a story about what is and isn't working and where your opportunities lie. Claire's mission is to provide insightful management accounts, reports and advice to business owners and support them to make smarter decisions.    *The content of this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Josie Silver Writes

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 35:57


#1 New York Times bestselling author Josie Silver spoke to me about the laptop that changed her life, overcoming adversity early on, and her latest ghost-hunting rom-com CRAZY SPOOKY LOVE. Josie Silver is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of One Day in December, The Two Lives of Lydia Bird, One Night on the Island, and A Winter in New York, and her books have been published in over 25 languages. Her latest novel, CRAZY SPOOKY LOVE (September 2, 2025), features a plucky medium, her fame-chasing ex, and an infuriatingly handsome skeptic reporter in a ghost-hunting series full of romance and humor. Although Josie Silver burst onto the scene with her smash-hit debut romance, One Day in December in 2018, she had published books before—just under a different name, and never in the U.S. She tells me that story here. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Josie Silver and I discussed: How she wrote on maternity leave, won a contest, and got an agent Why she couldn't imagine doing anything else amidst multiple rejections The need for authors to reinvent themselves often How her latest protagonist strolled into her imagination fully formed Rewriting a previously published work for a new set of editors And a lot more! Show Notes: josiesilver.com Crazy Spooky Love: A Melody Bittersweet Novel (Melody Bittersweet, 1) – September 2, 2025 – by Josie Silver (Amazon) Josie Silver Amazon Author Page Josie Silver on Twitter/X Josie Silver on Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dev Questions with Tim Corey
269. The Truth About 10x Developers

Dev Questions with Tim Corey

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 12:00


How do I become a 10x developer? Are ultra-high-performing developers actually a good thing? Are 10x developers a myth? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Jim Butcher Writes: Redux

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 36:36


#1 New York Times bestselling author, Jim Butcher, spoke with me about how he outlined a hit 20-novel series (years before he had an agent), why all steampunks wear goggles, and the second book in his Cinder Spires series, THE OLYMPIAN AFFAIR. Jim Butcher is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dresden Files, the Codex Alera, and the Cinder Spires novels. The long-anticipated second novel in his Cinder Spires series is The Olympian Affair, described by the author as “League of Extraordinary Gentlemen meets Sherlock meets Hornblower,” in a series “... about noble families, magic-wielding warriors, and airship battles.” Library Journal called it “... an exciting epic fantasy, set in the sky and filled with airships, magic, and the connections of blood and found family." And New York Times bestselling author David Weber said of the book, “It's steampunk meets magic with a dose of sci-fi for seasoning.” [Discover ⁠The Writer Files Extra⁠: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at ⁠writerfiles.fm⁠] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please ⁠click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews⁠. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file, Jim Butcher and I discussed:  Why “breaking into print is an arduous and discouraging process” The Genre Fiction Novel class that changed his writing for good Keeping your writing time sacred When your fans become your boss How to write a “steam opera” His most important legacy as a writer And a lot more! Show Notes: ⁠jim-butcher.com⁠ ⁠The Olympian Affair (The Cinder Spires Book 2)⁠ by Jim Butcher (Amazon)  ⁠Jim Butcher Amazon Author Page⁠ ⁠Jim Butcher on Twitter⁠ ⁠Kelton Reid on Twitter⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dementia Careblazers
The Surprising Way She Got Her Mom With Dementia to Take Her Medication (That Actually Works!)

Dementia Careblazers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 6:10


Is your loved one with dementia refusing to take their medication? Or worse—pretending to take it, only to spit it out later when no one's looking?

Dev Questions with Tim Corey
268. Navigating the Current Job Market

Dev Questions with Tim Corey

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 30:04


How do I get a job as a software developer today? With AI screening resumes, how do I stand out from the crowd? How do I compete with people who are using AI to artificially boost their skills on their resume? If I have a job, how do I keep it? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How NY Times Bestselling Author Antony Johnston Writes

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 39:41


New York Times bestselling author Antony Johnston, spoke to me about falling backwards into video game writing, meeting Atomic Blonde's Charlize Theron, and his new interactive whodunit Can You Solve the Murder? Antony Johnston is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of over fifty books, graphic novels, and comic series, including the popular Dog Sitter Detective murder mysteries. He adapted his graphic novel, The Coldest City, into the multi-million-dollar blockbuster movie Atomic Blonde, which he also co-produced.. His latest novel, Can You Solve the Murder? (Penguin Books; On Sale: 7/1), is described as “An interactive whodunit where you choose which suspects to question, which leads to follow, and ultimately, who to accuse.” Kirkus Reviews wrote of the book, “A Choose Your Own Adventure–style novel for willing and agile grownups….as interactive as readers who don't play video games are likely to find.­” Antony is also a celebrated video games writer, and is credited with many franchise-defining titles, and a former vice chair of the Crime Writers' Association. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Antony Johnston and I discussed: How writing graphic novels and comics lead to a 20-year parallel career in video games Why the Atomic Blonde adaptation gave him space to write novels His love of storytelling and having never taken a creative writing course Bringing the video games and crime writing worlds together How to write and publish an interactive “game book” And a lot more! Show Notes: antonyjohnston.com Can You Solve the Murder?: An Interactive Crime Novel by Antony Johnston (Amazon) Antony Johnston: Solving This Crime Is No Cakewalk - Writer's Digest Interview The Organized Writer Antony Johnston on Bluesky Antony Johnston on Threads Antony Johnston on Twitter/X Antony Johnston on Facebook Antony Johnston on Mastodon Antony Johnston on Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dementia Careblazers
The #1 Mistake Dementia Caregivers Don't Even Know They're Making

Dementia Careblazers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 6:47


Most dementia caregivers are making this one mistake—and don't even realize it. It leads to more resistance, more frustration, and more burnout. In this video, I'll show you what it is, why it's so common, and what to do instead.

Dev Questions with Tim Corey
267. Why Soft Skills Matter as a Developer

Dev Questions with Tim Corey

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 27:16


As a developer, why should I care about soft skills? Why do I need to know how to work with people? Does knowing how to communicate in a meeting or with non-technical people really make a difference in my career? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

History Behind News
Jewish Immigration & Success - Ancient Iran To America | S5E33

History Behind News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 77:02


Why is America's Jewish community so successful? Why have Jewish diaspora communities been so successful throughout history and across many countries and cultures?

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Anne Lamott Writes: Redux

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 37:03


#1 New York Times bestselling author, Anne Lamott, spoke with me about 40 years of teaching writing, how to write more bravely, on sh*tty first drafts, and sharing hacks she's learned over her career at the Writers Rising 2024 retreat. Anne Lamott is the author of 20 books, including New York Times bestsellers Help, Thanks, Wow; Dusk, Night, Dawn; Traveling Mercies; and Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, as well as seven novels. Her latest book, Somehow: Thoughts on Love was a #1 New York Times bestseller. Publishers Weekly praised “…her ability to distill complex truths with a deceptive lightness” in their starred review. Anne is a recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, an inductee to the California Hall of Fame, and was recently a columnist for The Washington Post. She has taught at UC Davis, writing conferences across the country, and is currently an artist in residence at A Writing Room Collective. [Discover ⁠The Writer Files Extra⁠: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at ⁠writerfiles.fm⁠] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please ⁠click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews⁠. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Anne Lamott and I discussed:  The debt of honor that is the writing life Why you don't have to know everything to finish your book What it was like getting inducted into the California Hall of Fame next to Mark Zuckerberg and Serena Williams The importance of accountability for staying on track Why you need to stop not writing and get your butt in the chair And a lot more! Show Notes: ⁠Writers Rising 2024⁠ ⁠awritingroom.com⁠ ⁠Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life⁠ by Anne Lamott (Amazon) ⁠Somehow: Thoughts on Love⁠ By Anne Lamott (Amazon) ⁠Anne Lamott Amazon Author Page⁠ ⁠Anne Lamott on Twitter⁠ ⁠Anne Lamott on Facebook⁠ ⁠Anne Lamott on Instagram⁠ ⁠Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dementia Careblazers
5 Surprising Reasons Your Loved One With Dementia Resists Help

Dementia Careblazers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 12:20


Do you ever feel like no matter what you try, your loved one with dementia still refuses your help, gets upset, or acts in ways that make no sense? You're not alone — and you're probably not doing anything wrong. In this video, I share 5 often-overlooked reasons behind challenging dementia behaviors — including the #1 mistake most caregivers make without realizing it. Once you understand what's really going on, you can stop taking things so personally and start using strategies that actually work.  If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel here. Get Weekly Dementia Tips in Your Inbox! Sign up for our FREE Dementia Dose newsletter at https://careblazers.com/dementiadose It's our mission to make dementia caregiving easier for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, or any other type of dementia. We believe that in order to create a more dementia-friendly world, we must first create a caregiver-friendly world. That's why we create free educational training videos like this one so that anyone with an internet connection can get access to dementia care information. **This channel and any information by Dementia Careblazers is not a substitute for healthcare. This is not healthcare advice. Please talk to your healthcare providers for specific feedback on your situation.

Dementia Careblazers
3 Ways to Solve A Challenging Dementia Behavior

Dementia Careblazers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 13:56


Struggling with challenging dementia behaviors — and nothing you've tried is working? In this episode, I'll show you 3 proven ways to respond that can make a real difference, even in the most frustrating situations. These simple but powerful shifts have helped thousands of Careblazers feel more confident and less overwhelmed.  If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel here. Get Weekly Dementia Tips in Your Inbox! Sign up for our FREE Dementia Dose newsletter at https://careblazers.com/dementiadose It's our mission to make dementia caregiving easier for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, or any other type of dementia. We believe that in order to create a more dementia-friendly world, we must first create a caregiver-friendly world. That's why we create free educational training videos like this one so that anyone with an internet connection can get access to dementia care information. **This channel and any information by Dementia Careblazers is not a substitute for healthcare. This is not healthcare advice. Please talk to your healthcare providers for specific feedback on your situation.

Dev Questions with Tim Corey
266. Staying Visible and Valued as a Developer

Dev Questions with Tim Corey

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 18:12


How do I stay valuable to my company so I don't get laid off? How do I continue to be seen in a positive light when I am a remote developer? How do I show my boss that I am an asset to the team? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Jodi Picoult Writes: Redux

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 36:55


#1 New York Times bestselling author, Jodi Picoult, spoke with me about writing for Wonder Woman, adapting books for musical theater, and the question of Shakespeare's true authorship in her upcoming novel BY ANY OTHER NAME. Jodi Picoult is the bestselling author of 30 novels, including landmark titles such as Mad Honey – her most recent 1 million-copy bestseller – Wish You Were Here, A Spark of Light, and Small Great Things. 40 million copies of her books are in print worldwide and have been translated into 34 languages. Her forthcoming novel is BY ANY OTHER NAME (on sale 8/20; Ballantine), described as a novel about two women, centuries apart – one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare's plays – who are both forced to hide behind another name. #1 New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah said of the book, “You'll fall in love with Emilia Bassano, the unforgettable heroine based on a real woman that Picoult brings vividly to life in her brilliantly researched new novel.” Elle called it, “[An] inspiring work of feminist literature inspired by real historical accounts.” Jodi was also co-librettist for the stage musical adaptation of her young adult novel Between the Lines (which premiered Off-Broadway in Summer 2022), the co-librettist of the musical BREATHE, the co-librettist of the musical adaptation of The Book Thief, and she is currently at work on an adaptation of Austenland. [Discover ⁠The Writer Files Extra⁠: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at ⁠writerfiles.fm⁠] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please ⁠click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews⁠. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Jodi Picoult and I discussed:  What's changed and what hasn't for women (in theater) over 400+ years? The best time to break an arm for an author How she works in cycles for her books Why her kids made her write for Wonder Woman The conundrum of a famous playwright who didn't own a single book And a lot more! Show Notes: ⁠jodipicoult.com⁠ ⁠By Any Other Name: A Novel⁠ By Jodi Picoult (Amazon) ⁠Jodi Picoult Amazon Author Page⁠ ⁠WAS SHAKESPEARE A WOMAN?⁠ – Elizabeth Winkler for The Atlantic ⁠Jodi Picoult on Facebook⁠ ⁠Jodi Picoult on Twitter⁠ ⁠Jodi Picoult on Instagram⁠ ⁠Jodi Picoult on TikTok⁠ ⁠Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dementia Careblazers
Most Dementia Caregivers Are Doing THIS Wrong (Without Realizing It)

Dementia Careblazers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 8:45


Most dementia caregivers are making at least one of these 5 mistakes—and they don't even know it. If caregiving feels overwhelming, frustrating, or like nothing you're trying is working, this episode is for you. In this episode, I'll walk you through the most common mistakes caregivers make that actually make things harder for themselves and their loved one with dementia. You'll learn how to shift your mindset, reduce stress, and start getting better results with less emotional burnout. If you've ever said “I've tried everything and nothing works,” this might be the breakthrough you've been needing. If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel here. Get Weekly Dementia Tips in Your Inbox! Sign up for our FREE Dementia Dose newsletter at https://careblazers.com/dementiadose It's our mission to make dementia caregiving easier for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, or any other type of dementia. We believe that in order to create a more dementia-friendly world, we must first create a caregiver-friendly world. That's why we create free educational training videos like this one so that anyone with an internet connection can get access to dementia care information. **This channel and any information by Dementia Careblazers is not a substitute for healthcare. This is not healthcare advice. Please talk to your healthcare providers for specific feedback on your situation.

Dev Questions with Tim Corey
265. Technical Debt Is Not What You Think It Is

Dev Questions with Tim Corey

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 18:07


How do I eliminate technical debt? Why does every company have so much technical debt? Why don't developers focus more on writing good, clean code? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How to Build a Meaningful Author Platform with Nicole Meier and Gretchen Schaffer of Book Works

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 35:05


Experts Nicole Meier and Gretchen Schaffer, the duo behind Book Works, spoke to me about how to build a meaningful author platform, and how they empower authors through book coaching and branding expertise. Nicole Meier is a certified book coach and the author of four novels, as well as the host of The Whole Writer podcast for emerging writers. Her books have been recognized by Booklist, Refinery29, BookBub, and Popsugar.  Gretchen Schaffer, is a PR strategist with experience at Adobe, Microsoft, Meta, and Sony, who now helps authors build strong platforms and pitch strategies. Together, they guide fiction writers in establishing their brand, connecting with readers, and confidently pitching their work in the literary world. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Nicole Meier, Gretchen Schaffer, and I discussed: Where the duo step in at the “deer in the headlights moment” for authors The overwhelm from the contradictory and ever-changing path to publishing Building a community one reader at a time The intersection of creative practice and career sustainability Why you need to go tell one person that you're a writer this week And a lot more! Show Notes: bookworks.co Book Works Substack Newsletter The Whole Writer podcast Book Works on Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dev Questions with Tim Corey
264. How To Work With Non-Technical Stakeholders

Dev Questions with Tim Corey

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 22:44


How do I work well with non-technical stakeholders? How do I communicate to people in a way that they will understand? How do I translate the technical into the non-technical for my boss or supervisor? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

History Behind News
U.S. Military Permanently in Middle East - History of How This Happened | S5E32

History Behind News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 65:01


History Behind News
Kings & Ayatollahs: Iran's National Security Strategy | S5E31

History Behind News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 73:41


The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How Founding Editor of the LA Review of Books Tom Lutz Writes: Part Two

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 39:54


Bestselling, award-winning author, and founder of the LA Review of Books, Tom Lutz, returned to talk with me about life in the French countryside, his writer's residency, and the greatest year in literary history, 1925. He's a Professor Emeritus of Creative Writing at UC Riverside, and the author of multiple bestselling and award-winning titles – translated into dozens of languages – including Doing Nothing (American Book Award winner), Crying, American Nervousness, 1903 (both New York Times Notables), and Born Slippy, his first novel. His latest, 1925: A Literary Encyclopedia, is described as an “… exploration of one of the richest moments in our literary and cultural history .… an explosion of literary innovation, from the rise of modernist masterpieces like Mrs. Dalloway and The Great Gatsby to a boom in pulp fiction.” Besides founding the Los Angeles Review of Books, "... a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and disseminating ... engaging writing on every aspect of literature, culture, and the arts," Tom also founded The LARB Radio Hour, The LARB Quarterly Journal, The LARB/USC Publishing Workshop, and LARB Books. He and his wife now run a residency for writers and artists in St. Chamassy, in France's Dordogne region. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In Part Two of this file Tom Lutz and I discussed: Adjusting to the life of a country gentleman and all the great wines Why he cares less than ever about what people think of his work The legion of classic texts that came out of one of the most prolific years in history How 1925 birthed so much progress for American culture Why literature is the R&D wing of human enterprise, especially in 2025 And a lot more! Show Notes: 1925: A Literary Encyclopedia by Tom Lutz TomLutzWriter.com⁠ All things ⁠LARB⁠ French Presse - St.-Chamassy Writers' Residency: A quiet place to live and work in the French countryside. ⁠Tom Lutz's Amazon Author Page⁠ ⁠Tom Lutz on Facebook⁠ ⁠Tom Lutz on Instagram⁠ ⁠Tom Lutz on Twitter⁠ Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dev Questions with Tim Corey
263. GitHub, Copilot, and More With Martin Woodward of GitHub

Dev Questions with Tim Corey

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 38:56


There is a lot going on at GitHub, especially around GitHub Copilot. In this episode of DevQuestions, I sit down with Martin Woodward, Vice President of Developer Relations at GitHub to discuss Copilot, vibe coding, and more.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

History Behind News
Civil-Military Relations: U.S. Military On American Soil | S5E30

History Behind News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 79:48


Civilian supremacy over the military remains inviolate in our history and constitution. But what happens when a civilian Commander in Chief, such as Pres. Washington or Pres. Trump, legally deploy the U.S. military or federalized National Guard on American soil? This story is as old as our democracy. One could even argue that the use of militia to crush rebellion in America was a major contributing factor in the founding of the United States. In this interview, we discuss the history and evolution of the civil-military relations in the United States and draw comparisons to and lessons from other countries.

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How Bestselling Author Rachel Slade Writes

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 45:38


Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Rachel Slade spoke to me about majoring in “New York,” killing her darlings, and the future of manufacturing in her latest book MAKING IT IN AMERICA. Rachel Slade is an award-winning journalist and acclaimed author of Into the Raging Sea, a national bestseller, New York Times Notable Book, and winner of the Maine Literary Award for nonfiction. Her latest work of nonfiction is Making It in America: The Almost Impossible Quest to Manufacture in the U.S.A. (And How It Got That Way). It is described as “a deeply personal and eye-opening journey into the fight to bring ethical manufacturing back to the U.S.” A Publishers Weekly Top 10 Pick in Business and Economics, The Washington Post called it “Persuasively argue[d] . . . Slade's book gives a granular sense of just how hard it is for business owners, particularly those in manufacturing, to do the right thing by their workers in America today.” Rachel also spent a decade in the city magazine trenches at Boston—first as the design editor, ultimately as executive editor. Her work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and Boston magazine. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Rachel Slade and I discussed: Making a career transition from architecture to journalism The intense research that went into her first book Why she used Moby Dick as a story framework Writing a Pandemic book The two hats all writers wear Smoking a cigar with Charles Dickens And a lot more! Show Notes: rachelslade.net Making It in America:The Almost Impossible Quest to Manufacture in the U.S.A. (And How It Got That Way) By Rachel Slade (Amazon) Rachel Slade on Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History Behind News
The German Empire: Lessons For the U.S. and China | S5E29

History Behind News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 79:56


Bismarck built an empire. His Emperor destroyed it. The German Empire's swift rise to world power status frightened Europe and threatened the balance of power. So Bismark convinced Germany's neighbors and other world powers that while Germany was prosperous and powerful, it was peaceful. Wilhelm II, however, flexed his empire's muscles, frightened his neighbors and insulted other world leaders. The brief history of the German Empire hold lessons for the United Sates (the incumbent superpower) and China (the rising world power). In this interview, we discuss the following:►The term Reich - First Reich, Second Reich and Third Reich. And why this term is no longer used in Germany. ►The year of three emperors ►The term 48ers (not to be confused with the 49ers)►Bismarck: a giant statesman of European history►Wilhelm II: the man who destroyed what Bismarck had meticulously built ►In the 19th century, did Germans call themselves German? ►Why did Bismarck say to build a German state, you need blood and iron? ►How German wars led to the creation of the German Empire? ►Why was the German Empire founded in Paris, and not in Germany? ►How did Darwinism figure into the history of the German Empire? ►How did Wilhelm II make enemies for the German Empire? ►How did Wilhelm II interact with the media?

History Behind News
South Africa - Rainbow Nation's Post-Apartheid Journey | S5E28

History Behind News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 75:50


80% of South Africa's people own only 4% of the land. These are Black South Africans. In contrast, 75% of the land is privately owned by white South Africans, who comprise about 7% of the population. But apartheid ended in 1994. So why hasn't land been more equitably distributed since then? In this interview, we discuss the following: ►How colonial era Christianity ended the fluidity of societal and power relations among Blacks in South Africa. ►How colonial-imposed land boundaries changed South Africa's culture and allegiances. ►Do white South Africans experience higher crime than Black South Africans? ►How English South Africans supported Afrikaners - their former enemies - and lifted them up in society so that together they could maintain white supremacy. ►Why do Indians of South Africa call themselves Black? ►What happened after the end of apartheid to South Africa's economy and race relations? ►Why did some historians claim that South Africa's decade of 1970s was lost to history? ►Why did it take so long for apartheid to end? ►How did corruption become so pervasive in South Africa? ►Is South Africa a failed state?Read History Behind News blog post on South Africa.

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How #1 Sunday Times Bestselling Ghostwriter Marie Ellis Writes

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 38:25


#1 Sunday Times Bestselling ghostwriter Marie Ellis spoke to me about her past lives in both acting and journalism, setting her ego aside as a ghost, and hacking the hero's journey. Marie Ellis is a Sunday Times bestselling ghostwriter, freelance editor, and writer of literary fiction. She is a career journalist who walked away from a 15-year in-house gig to go rogue. She combines her journalism and acting background with her writing skills to help businesses and individuals tell their stories. Marie spoke to me from a recording studio in London just before an on-screen commercial audition. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Marie Ellis and I discussed: How she landed a journalism job at a print science magazine with no experience Why 10,000 hours and her Masters in Literature were well-suited for ghostwriting The Impostor Syndrome that comes with each new book Productive procrastination and improv Why writers need to “Fail faster to succeed sooner” And a lot more! Show Notes: musecontent.co.uk  Fabula Deck by Sefirot Marie Ellis on Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turley Talks
Ep. 3289 MSNBC HUMILIATED in Colorado TERROR Attack as Poland CRUSHES Soros in Election!!!

Turley Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 13:34


MSNBC humiliates itself in its coverage of the Colorado Terror Attack, describing the illegal migrant suspected of the attack as a white male! Learn the latest on the legacy media's fails in covering the woke left's descent into madness, Also, Poland turns to the right! In an absolute thriller yesterday, the nationalist-populist Trump-backed candidate, Karol Nawrocki, defeated their pro-EU Soros-backed candidate Rafał Trzaskowski. We've got the latest on what this amazing victory means for Poland and the future of the EU!--Get CHOQ today! At http://choq.com , Promo Code TURLEY you can text or call them at 50-CHOQ-3000.*The content presented by sponsors may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, Turley Talks may receive a small commission.* Go Beyond the Video—Get Exclusive Show Notes Delivered Straight to Your Inbox https://turley.pub/turleyrecapHighlights:“Not only are we seeing a consistent pattern of violence from leftwing activists, but we're seeing a consistent downplaying of the significance of the violence from the legacy media.”“Poland is currently going through a culture war very much akin to what we've been experiencing here in the States, but like here, back in November, the good guys won in Poland.”Timestamps: [00:21] Media bias in the reporting of left-wing violence [02:47] FBI's use of “ideologically motivated terrorism” classification and how it makes the media mad[05:05] The legacy media's use of “progressive realism”[09:28] Poland's nationalist resurgence with Nawrocki's victory--Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review.FOLLOW me on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DrTurleyTalksSign up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts to get lots of articles on conservative trends: https://turleytalks.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter**The use of any copyrighted material in this podcast is done so for educational and informational purposes only including parody, commentary, and criticism. See Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015). It is believed that this constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.

Turley Talks
Ep. 3280 Trump CRUSHES Harvard as Looming Midterms Become a Dem NIGHTMARE!!!

Turley Talks

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 125:52


(Note: This episode is from our Friday livestream.)Trump is crushing Harvard and the Ivy League as a whole! We've got the latest on what's melting down the woke university left. Also, the Big Beautiful Bill passes the House just as we're getting word that Trump has amassed a massive war chest for the upcoming midterms. Listen to learn the latest on the Big Beautiful Bill and why the midterms are shaping up to be an absolute Democrat nightmare.–Go to http://patriotmobile.com/turleytalks or call 972-PATRIOT for your FREE MONTH of service today.Get Your Free Gold Report Now At http://turleytalkslikesgold.com.Stay ahead of what's coming and secure your privacy today. Again, that's https://SLNT.COM/TURLEY for 15% off and free shipping on qualified orders.*The content presented by sponsors may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, Turley Talks may receive a small commission.*--Join my new Courageous Conservative Club and get equipped to fight back and restore foundational values. Learn more at http://fight.turleytalks.com/joinGo Beyond the Video—Get Exclusive Show Notes Delivered Straight to Your Inbox https://turley.pub/turleyrecap--Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review.FOLLOW me on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DrTurleyTalksSign up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts to get lots of articles on conservative trends: https://turleytalks.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter**The use of any copyrighted material in this podcast is done so for educational and informational purposes only including parody, commentary, and criticism. See Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015). It is believed that this constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.