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It's Tuesday, August 4, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson, Timothy Reed and Adam McManus Amnesty Int'l apologized for smearing Christians and pro-lifers Some good news on the Christian persecution front today.   Amnesty International has officially apologized for publishing a report that accused 117 Christian and pro-life groups in the UK as “anti-rights.”   In the apology, Amnesty admitted the report “should never have been published” and fell “significantly short” of its standards for research. The report had attacked the Evangelical Alliance, Christian Concern, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, The Christian Institute, The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association UK as well as crisis pregnancy centers. Oil is slowing through Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-al-Mandab strait Transporting oil and other goods out of the Middle East has become a real problem. Now the problem has reached its highest crisis point since the wars in the region fired up in the spring.  BBC reports the situation is far worse now, with Iranian pressure at the Strait of Hormuz, and Yemen Houthi pressure put on the Bab-al-Mandab Strait into the Red Sea. Only 10-15 ships a day pass through the Strait of Hormuz. That's about one-eighth the normal shipping flow. And the Bab-Al-Mandab Strait is only getting about 25-30 ships a day. That's about half the normal flow.  Saudi Arabia and Iran's economies both took a hit Saudi Arabia's economy took a 4.8% hit in the 2nd Quarter of this year. Iran is looking at a 5.4% decline for the year, according to International Monetary Fund numbers. Iran is also dealing with 68% inflation this year. Drought and fires impacting Europe God's hand has fallen hard on Western Europe. The United Kingdom experienced its driest July in nearly 200 years. Much of the nation is in drought. France recently battled its largest recorded wildfire, following months of drought and extreme heat. Parts of the Danube River have dropped to the lowest levels in 30 years. Italy's River Po has also registered a historic low. And Germany's Rhine River is at its lowest level since 2018. And fires in Spain and France took down over a million acres, resulting in the destruction of about 300 structures. Syrians & Haitians, here temporarily, were supposed to self deport Monday Here in the United States, 356,000 U.S. immigrants on Temporary Protected Status were ordered to leave by August 3rd. Presently this affects Syrians and Haitians, but may eventually impact another 1,000,000 immigrants from other countries.   This comes after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued last month backed the Trump administration's policy to end Temporary Protected Status. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security website is encouraging self-deportation, offering free travel, and a $2,600 bonus to get them out. New York is pushing assisted suicide and the nuns are pushing back The state of New York is pushing medically-assisted suicide, and a group of Catholic nuns are protesting. The Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm and the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne have been granted a reprieve by a federal district court. They will not have to counsel terminally ill patients or assist them with medically assisted suicide, at least for now, according to the Beckett Fund for Religious Liberty. Christian physician assistant vindicated for opposing transgender insanity A Christian physician's assistant won her court case in Michigan.  Valerie Kloosterman, a University of Michigan Health-West health worker, was fired five years ago, because of her stance against transgenderism and her affirmation of biblical principles. The health system agreed to pay $410,000 to Kloosterman and her attorneys, while also pledging to “create a religious accommodation policy in accordance with the law, notify and train all its employees, [and] grant reasonable religious accommodations without retaliation.”   Armed citizens stopped mass murderer at Idaho In-N-Out  Burgers Two armed citizens stopped a mass murderer at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho over the weekend. Police Chief Matthew Hicks recognized the two heroes for their courageous actions taken when they returned fire on the assailant. HICKS: “We can confirm that there was an off-duty state trooper and a citizen who actively engaged the suspect by returning gunfire towards him. We want to take a moment and commend the actions of the off-duty officer and the citizen and their heroic action to stop this incident. We believe their actions helped drive the suspect away from the scene, preventing further casualties.” Three died and seven more were wounded in the rampage. The suspect, who used an AR-style rifle, now identified as Chad Williams, died as a result of self-inflicted gunshot wounds. The New York Post reported that Terry Dudley, a taxi driver in Twin Falls, was among those hit by bullets, according to a GoFundMe account to raise money for his medical expenses.  Dudley, a widower and father-of-four, was shot twice in the back as he charged his Tesla. Massachusetts considers birthday abortions without exceptions The state of Massachusetts is on the verge of allowing abortions up until birth without any exceptions.  Dr. Christina Francis with the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, commented on the measure. She said, “It is never medically necessary to purposely end the life of a pre-born child in order to save her mother. Under certain circumstances where a pregnancy complication threatens a mother's life, a physician must separate mom from baby, sometimes when the baby is too young to survive outside the womb.”  Both houses have approved the bill — now awaiting the governor's signature. Maura Healey is Massachusetts's first lesbian governor.   Call Governor Healy at (617) 725-4005 or (413) 784-1200 and urge her not to sign this law that allows abortionists to kill babies on their birthdays. You can also email her through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. Americans elected three homosexual governors Americans have elected three homosexual governors: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, and Colorado Governor Jared Polis. The Wisdom book of Proverbs reminds us that “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan.” (Proverbs 29:2.) Support for homosexual faux marriage is collapsing Support for homosexual faux marriage is collapsing in the states. The latest YouGov Economist poll finds only 54% of Americans now in favor of legalizing the practice, while 32% oppose. The percentage of those who approved of the legalization of homosexual faux marriage peaked in the United States about three years ago at 70%. Washington state fires burned 6,000 acres Those fires in Washington state have burned down about 6,000 acres, including 700 structures. Over 60,000 people have been evacuated from the Spokane area. Christian singer booted from Alaska Airlines flight over “preaching” Christian singer Whitney Lynn's website describes her as an internationally-recognized evangelist, singer, songwriter, and deliverance minister with millions of Instagram views. Last week, before an Alaska Airlines flight took off because of some delay, Whitney stood up and boldly shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a relevant and pithy manner to the captive audience on the plane. Listen to what she said as she filmed herself. LYNN: “Hello, everybody. Good morning. I know we're all waiting. It's kind of frustrating, right? This wait? But I want to tell you that God's timing is perfect, and God knows everything. Maybe He's sparing us from danger today. “So, I want you to rest and know that Jesus Christ loves you so much that He died on the cross for your sins. He rose again in three days. He's alive and He's the one true God. But the wages of our sin is death. Hell forever. “Apart from Jesus, we won't make it to Heaven. But He loves you so much. Make him Lord. Repent of your sins. He is coming back very soon. I pray protection over this flight, in the name of Jesus. Amen.” Oddly enough, the airline staff said they felt “unsafe” and proceeded to escort her off the plane. As she was making her way down the aisle to get off the plane, Whitney dialogued with a male Alaska Airlines flight attendant on video. FLIGHT ATTENDANT: “The crews don't feel safe with you.” LYNN: “They don't feel safe? FLIGHT ATTENDANT: “Yeah.” LYNN: “Oh my gosh! I didn't know the message of Jesus Christ was unsafe. Wow! Do I have any guns or anything like that? No, I don't. “So, freedom of speech is not safe. I tell you what this is. It's called spiritual warfare. Is it a crime? Is it against the law? Can you tell me that? I'm just asking you a question. FLIGHT ATTENDANT: “I'm not going to answer any more questions.” LYNN: “I'm getting my stuff as I'm talking. So, can you answer the question? Is it against the law? To preach the gospel? FLIGHT ATTENDANT:  “I don't need to answer any questions.” LYNN:  “You can. You sure can. Last days. People can't talk about Jesus anymore. That's how you know there's power in that name. Makes people feel unsafe. That's sad, very sad. “Well, God bless everybody. If you know Jesus today, make Him Lord of your life and continue to spread the Gospel. Persecuted to be a Christian, it's coming. We're gonna go to jail.” Whitney Lynn has now been banned for future travel on Alaskan Airlines as well as a few other carriers. Proverbs 28:1 notes that, “The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.” You can write Shane Tackett, the president of Alaska Airlines to object to their decision to ban Christian singer Whitney Lynn. His address is 19300 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188.  Or call: 1 (800) 252-7522. TN listener calls newscast the hub, challenges listeners to evangelize Here at The Worldview in 5 Minutes newscast, Jeff Thompson in Sevierville, Tennessee emailed me and said, “Adam, I want to make two points. First, I see your ministry like a large wagon wheel with many spokes going out in all directions. Your newscast is at the hub, goes out and reaches all points on the compass. You will never know, this side of Heaven, the effect your ministry has had on the lives of the people and what they did with the information you shared. “You are doing a work that the Lord gave you to do. So, He will move the hearts of His people to provide the means to complete the work. Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us, ‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.' “Second, I would challenge The Worldview listeners to be like the sons of Issachar. In 1 Chronicles 12:32, it explains that the men ‘understood the times and knew what Israel should do.'  Be intentional in your walk with Christ. Remember to obey our Lord and take the Gospel into all the world. Show the love of Jesus to everyone in your sphere of influence. If we obey this command and love those around us, I can promise that you will have a full and exciting life.” 26 Worldview listeners gave $12,870.83 And finally, by Monday night at 10:30pm Central, 26 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to fund the 6-member team behind The Worldview for another year. Our thanks to Tony and Jennie in Palmdale, California who gave $20.83, Brent in Madison, Alabama and Margaret in Raleigh, North Carolina – both of whom gave $25, Cara in Mebane, North Carolina, Hannah in Leo, Indiana, and Mark in Goodyear, Arizona – each of whom gave $30 as well as Julie in Victoria, Texas and Kevin in Scottdale, Pennsylvania – both of whom gave $50. We appreciate Aiden in Robert, Missouri and Richard and LeAnn in Zeeland, North Dakota – both of whom gave $100 as well as Christa in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada who gave $150. We're grateful to God for Kirsten in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bob in Atascadero, California, and Dan in Frostproof, Florida – each of whom gave $200 as well as Griffin in Kila, Montana who pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300. We were touched by the generosity of Sean in Winona, Minnesota who gave $500, Frances in Beacon, New York who gave $500, Mitch who gave $500, and Cathy in Fate, Texas who pledged $41.67/month for 12 months for a gift of $500. And we were blown away by Chuck who will continue his $50/month pledge for a gift of $600, David in Northumberland, Pennsylvania who will continue his $50 monthly pledge for another year for a gift of $600, Michael and Jacci in Valley Center, California who will continue their $80 monthly pledge for a gift of $960, Charles in Hollywood, Maryland who gave $1,000, Charcie in Castle Rock, Colorado who gave $1,000, Jack and Genita in Bradstone, Kentucky who gave $1,200, and Jeanne in Columbia, South Carolina who gave $4,000. Wow! Those 26 gifts add up to $12,870.83. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $122,550  (sound effect of people cheering) I can finally see the finish line from here. In order to hit our final goal of $123,500 on this second spillover day – Tuesday, August 3rd -- God needs to prompt folks to give the FINAL $950 in order for the 6-member Worldview newscast team to be fully funded for another year. If one person gives $50 and another 3 people pledge $25/month for 12 months, we will get there.  We are so close! Just go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that's your wish.  And remember this: If you want to continue your monthly pledge to The Worldview that you started prior to July 1, 2026, please email us so we can count your generous ongoing gift toward our total. Help us get across the finish line. Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, August 4th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ. Extra Print Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelensky met Trump at White House Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with President Trump at the White House in Washington D.C. last week, reports the Guardian. For Netanyahu, it was his first time back at the White House since hostilities commenced with Iran in late February. The meeting also comes as domestic support for Israel continues to slip, while the Iran war is driving up oil prices before the midterms. In his meeting with Zelensky, President Trump discussed ongoing support for the Ukrainian war effort against Russia. Zelensky stated, “We also spoke about diplomacy. It's important that the diplomatic process be reinvigorated. Our teams will arrange the details of their further communication. I am grateful to the United States for its firm support.” 

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It's Tuesday, July 28th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson, Timothy Reed and Adam McManus U.S. condemns Nigerian Islamic massacre of Christian family The U.S. government is condemning the Islamic massacre of a Nigerian pastor's family in northern Nigeria that occurred earlier this month.   Nine family members of Pastor Ezekiel Dachomo were killed in the recent attack. Pastor Dachomo was known throughout the country for his assigning blame to the Nigerian government for escalating violence against Nigerian Christians.   According to TruthNigeria, which first reported the killings, dozens of others were killed by radical Islamist groups in northern Nigeria on July 11th. President Trump himself had re-posted Pastor Dachomo's recent video where he was crying out for international help, while he stood in a mass grave of dead Christians. Some now suspect the Nigerian government as complicit in the murder of Pastor Dachomo's family as punishment for the video. And now, Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has criticized the Nigerian government. On an X post, he wrote, “Nigerian officials have created an environment that facilitates mass violence against Christians and religious minorities by imposing blasphemy and Sharia laws and looking the other way at jihadist atrocities. The U.S. government knows the Nigerian officials responsible for these policies, I have been pushing my bill to sanction them.” Let us remember this sober spiritual lesson from Psalm 9:17: “The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.” Are Europe's worst fires connected to perversion and hostility to homeschoolers? Meantime, Spain and France are suffering through the worst fires of the century as 300,000 people have been evacuated so far. That's the largest evacuation since World War II, reports ABC News. Specifically, 13,566 fires have swept across 448 square miles in France. And in Spain, 591 square miles have burned this year which is six times the amount that burned through the first half of 2025. It has resulted in the displacement of 250,000 French and 50,000 Spaniards. Spain approved of faux-homosexual marriage in 2005. And France approved of sexually perverted marriages in 2013. Plus, homeschooling was also recently banned in France. Micah 3 speaks of this tyranny: “And I said, Hear, I pray you, O heads of Jacob, and ye princes of the house of Israel; is it not for you to know judgment? Who hate the good, and love the evil . . . Who also eat the flesh of my people, and flay their skin from off them;. . . Then shall they cry unto the Lord, but He will not hear them:” Sweden, Germany and Netherlands oppose homeschooling The same has occurred in Sweden, Germany, and now the Netherlands. Two months ago, the Netherlands' highest court ruled that parents can only claim the homeschool exemption if there is no suitable school nearby, virtually making it impossible to homeschool. And now, England has also adopted a new restrictive homeschool law, signed by King Charles III in April. According to the U.S.-based Homeschool Legal Defense Association, the new law “grants local authorities the power to prevent families from homeschooling if officials believe a proposed home education program is unsuitable.” Micah 3:2-4 speaks of this tyranny: “And I said, Hear, I pray you, O heads of Jacob, and you princes of the house of Israel: Is it not for you to know judgment? You who hate the good, and love the evil. … who also eat the flesh of My people, and flay their skin from off them. … Then shall they cry unto the Lord, but He will not hear them.” Nuclear power coming to the Islamic world Nuclear power is coming to the Islamic world. The United States has signed an agreement with the Islamic state of Saudi Arabia, providing a legal framework for U.S. companies to participate in Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear power program. The Muslim countries of Pakistan and Iran have already built a nuclear program. The Muslim-dominated countries of Turkey and Egypt are also in the process of building a nuclear program. Iran and South Korea began their nuclear program in the 1970s, Pakistan in the 1960s, and now, Turkey in 2018, and Egypt in 2022.  Nicaraguan communist president suspended elections Nicaragua's communist president, Daniel Ortega, has suspended his country's elections indefinitely.  The Central American country continues to suffer under the iron grip of communism, and conservative outlet Human Events notes that, “Nicaragua's last election in 2021 was widely disputed after Ortega's government arrested opposition candidates, activists, and members of the business community ahead of the vote.” Of the 43 nations in Latin America, Nicaragua has the second worst Gross Domestic Product per capita — right next to the other communist country — Cuba, and also, Haiti. Forest fires in Northwest America California, Washington, and Oregon are already lit up in forest fires this season. That's well ahead of last year.  In California, there are 3,338 wildfires which have burned 195,000 acres. And in Oregon, 34 major blazes have burned 1.3 million acres, reports The Statesman-Journal. Oregon has burned more acreage than last year and the season's not over. Mostly the fires have been started by an act of God — that is, lightning strikes, reports FoxWeather.com. America ready to deport hundreds of thousands of Haitians The temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians in America is expected to end this week, according to CBS News.  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, is preparing to launch operations to deport these immigrants, though there is still an option for immigrants to leave on their own.  The Department of Homeland Security explained, “What we would say now is it's closing time which means you don't have to go home, but you can't stay here."  Inflation plagues America Inflation fears have saddled the U.S. economy. Thirty-year U.S. bond yields are up to 5.2%. It's been 20 years since the yields have been in that territory.  Thirty-year mortgage rates hit 6.77% --the highest rate in about a year. MoneyLion.com analyzed pay increases versus cost-of-living increases over the last five years across the U.S. and found 30 states are losing ground. This is impacting the middle class more than anybody else.   Folks in Massachusetts and New Jersey have lost 23% to inflation while Louisiana and Mississippi gained a little ground with a 10-11% bump.  Worldwide government debt increased by 6% In other economic news, government debt for the developed nations of the world has popped up another 6% overall this year.   Fitch Ratings is forecasting a $4.2 trillion bump this year, of which the United States is at the forefront.  Top debtor nations are the United States with a forecasted deficit of 7.8% of our Gross Domestic Product, which is the total market value of goods and services produced within America in a year. The United States is followed by France at 5% of their Gross Domestic Product, Britain at 4.8% of their GDP, Germany at 3.7% of their GDP, and Japan at 3.1% of their Gross Domestic Product. For the first nine months of this fiscal year, President Donald Trump's spendy government exceeded the 9-month average of deficits for 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 — the four years for which President Joe Biden was responsible.  The U.S. deficit topped $1.4 trillion for the first nine months, and now is on track for a $2 trillion deficit this year. That compares to the Biden four-year average of $1.67 trillion. That's a 20% increase on the deficit now, in this first year of the Trump administration's fiscal action in his second term.  New York Worldview listener inspired to give $347 Here at The Worldview newscast, Frances in Beacon, New York wrote, “Adam, I was very touched by the story of the McVeda Family in Great Falls, Montana whose kids contributed $347 through their fundraisers on their dairy farm by making chocolate chip cookies, iced tea and hand-crocheted puppets. "What an absolutely beautiful family. I already have a recurring donation for The Worldview, but felt the need to do more to keep you going for another year.  So, I gave another $347. Happy to be one of the 108 listeners you challenged to step up to the plate last week.” Iowan kids raised money for The Worldview with a lemonade stand And Rachel Noland in Ames, Iowa wrote and said, “Adam, last week, there was a massive bike ride across Iowa with 20,000 bicyclists who rode past our house. Our kids set up a lemonade, banana, and hardboiled egg stand for the bikers. They are sending a gift from their earnings to The Worldview in 5 Minutes.  “As a homeschool family, we listen to the newscast almost every morning at breakfast. We listen all the way through to the end and always say loudly with you together, ‘Seize the day for Jesus Christ!' “It's a great start to our day, reminds us to pray for the persecuted church, opens up conversations about world events, and keeps us informed about news from a Biblical perspective.  “Thank you for what you are doing. My son Henry said, ‘Mr. McManus, Keep up the good fight!'” 23 Worldview listeners gave $9,364 And finally, by Monday night at 7:45pm Central, 23 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to fund the 6-member team behind The Worldview for another year. Our thanks to Abraham in Ames, Iowa who gave $10, Jason in Cypress, Texas and Lauren in Lititz, Pennsylvania – both of whom gave $25 as well as Henry in Ames, Iowa who gave $30, and Ruth in Ames, Iowa who gave $40. We appreciate Mary in Chaska, Minnesota and Charles in Waxhaw, North Carolina – both of whom gave $50 as well as Rachel in Ames, Iowa, James in Kennewick, Washington, and LeAnn in Zeeland, North Dakota – each of whom gave $100. We're grateful to God for an anonymous donor in St. Luverne, Minnesota who pledged $12/month for 12 months for a gift of $144, Mark in Eagle, Idaho who gave $150, Richard in Arlington, Washington and April in Post Falls, Idaho – both of whom gave $200 as well as VinDetta in Pound, Virginia who renewed her monthly pledge of $20/month for 12 months for a gift of $240, and Forrest in Coarsegold, California who gave $300. And we were touched by the generosity of Michael in Santee, California who gave $500, our anonymous matching donor in Naples, Florida who gave another $500, Susan in San Antonio, Texas who gave $1,000, Bill in Middleboro, Massachusetts who gave $1,000, Don in Calgary, Alberta, Canada who gave $1,000, Larry and Sue in Crooked Creek, Alberta, Canada who increased their monthly pledge to $100/month for a gift of $1,200, and Megan in Elizabethtown, Kentucky who pledged $200/month for 12 months for a gift of $2,400. Wow! Those 23 gifts add up to $9,364. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $71,747 (sound effect of people cheering) We need to raise $51,753 by midnight on Friday, July 31! That means in order to hit our final goal of $123,500 by this Friday, July 31st, God needs to prompt folks to give an astounding $51,753 in order for the 6-member Worldview newscast team to be fully funded for another year. So, if you have been waiting until the last minute, this … is … it!  We could really use your help.  The finish line is in just 4 days! Count ‘em. Four! Would you consider being one of 20 people to pledge $100/month for 12 months or give a one-time gift of $1,200, one of 26 people to pledge $50/month for 12 months or give a one-time gift of $600, or one of 52 people to pledge $25/month for 12 months or give a one-time gift of $300? Remember the next 8 people who give a one-time gift of $500 will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, by our friend in Naples, Florida. Just go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that's your wish.  And remember, if you want to continue your monthly pledge to The Worldview that you started in a previous year, please let me know so we can count your generous ongoing gift toward our total. This newscast team champions the truth and uses the Bible as our plumbline.  And we actually cite relevant Bible verses that come alive as we look at the news of the day.  Plus, we report on the persecuted church, the battles for life and a godly perspective on sexuality, often including action steps on how you can make a difference as a believer. What does God want you to give to sustain this one-of-a-kind newscast? Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, July 28th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ. Extra print stories Shooter in Seattle killed three people A mass shooter in Seattle, Washington, killed three people and wounded several more on Sunday, CNN reported.  A suspect has been taken into custody, two weapons have been recovered,  and one report indicated that there was a firefight between more than one shooter.  In a statement the night of the shooting, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson promised, “In the days ahead, we will establish what happened and be transparent with the public about what we have learned. Tonight, our attention belongs to the people whose lives were taken, those fighting to recover, and the families beside them.”  Genesis 6:11 reminds us, “The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.” Minnesota GOP candidate Mike Lindell gets backlash over amnesty plan Mike Lindell, CEO of My Pillow and GOP gubernatorial candidate in the state of Minnesota, has come under backlash for his amnesty plan for illegal aliens. Lindell suggested ending deportations in Minnesota for six months, and per the Dallas Express, “Lindell proposed giving illegal aliens six months to register with the government, submit fingerprints, undergo background checks, and receive a conditional work visa. Applicants would not receive citizenship or voting rights.” However, under Lindell's plan, these conditional visas would not expire, and the immigrants would “never have to leave.”  Immigration continues to be a major issue in conservative circles, and many have seen Lindell's views as a betrayal.

In this episode, Donna and Tom sit down with Erin Van Zeeland, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Truckload and Dedicated Services at Schneider, to discuss the evolution of transportation and the power of strategic logistics. Erin shares insights from her 33-year journey at Schneider, exploring how the company leverages AI and "D4 science" to drive efficiency through platforms like Schneider Freight Power. She breaks down the critical difference between transactional and durable shipping rates, explaining why chasing the lowest cost per mile is often a false economy that leaves shippers exposed during market peaks. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on leadership, the importance of curiosity, and Schneider's commitment to developing talent through the Schneider Women's Network. Erin also reveals how real-time AI bots are transforming the driver experience by slashing resolution times for gate issues from 34 minutes to under three. Whether you're a student or a seasoned professional, this conversation offers a masterclass in balancing cutting-edge technology with a people-first philosophy. Takeaways: The strategic shift from transactional to durable shipping rates for long-term resilience. How Schneider utilizes AI and bots to enhance driver productivity and real-time problem-solving. Leadership lessons on the "human side" of logistics and the power of curiosity. Navigating the 18-20 month freight market cycles and long-term industry trends. Stay connected with CSCR on LinkedIn (Center for Supply Chain Research) and Instagram (@pennstatesupplychain), and be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you are tuning into Unpacked: Insights hosted by the Penn State Smeal Center for Supply Chain Research™. Thank you for joining us!  Visit our website: https://www.smeal.psu.edu/cscr  Guest Bio: Erin Van Zeeland is Senior Vice President and General Manager of Truckload and Dedicated Services at Schneider, a premier provider of transportation, logistics and intermodal services, enhancing the standard of living worldwide. Schneider Logistics Services is Schneider's fastest growing segment and in 2018 achieved the $1B revenue milestone for the first time. In this position, she is responsible for all aspects of the company's Logistics Service offerings, including Transportation Management (Brokerage), Supply Chain Management, Transloading and Distribution, Warehousing and Port Dray. Within her functional responsibilities, she ensures that over 34,000 third party carriers and service providers are effectively utilized to meet supply chain needs, service and profitability objectives across any mode of transportation and logistics services.‍ With 27 years of operations, commercial, transportation logistics experience, Van Zeeland has held several leadership roles in both Schneider's Logistics and asset-based divisions. She has also served as vice president of Business Transformation, where she managed the enterprise business process engineering and change management/change leadership efforts for the Schneider enterprise. Van Zeeland started her career at Schneider in 1993 as a service team leader at the Harrisburg Operation Center and was subsequently promoted to operations/customer service Integration manager, Van Operations in 1995 before becoming the operations center manager at Schneider's headquarters in Green Bay, Wis. in 1997. During her career with Schneider, Van Zeeland has served in a variety of leadership positions with increasing responsibility for customer growth and business expansion. Van Zeeland holds a bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from Silver Lake College in Manitowoc, Wis. Van Zeeland was recognized in Computer World's Premier 100 IT leaders in 2009, a WIT finalist for the 2019 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award and was named the recipient of the Supply & Demand Chain Executive's first-ever Women in Supply chain award. She currently serves on the board of directors for the United Way – Green Bay and she has in the past served on board at the Cerebral Palsy Center. She is an active member in women's ministries at her local church. She serves as a co-lead in the Schneider Women's network and various other women in leadership and business programs. She also represents Schneider in the Transportation Intermediaries Association.

Nederland zit officieel in niveau twee van de escalatieladder voor droogte en dat maakt het watertekort nijpend voor de landbouw. LTO-bestuurder Tineke de Vries waarschuwt dat beregeningsverboden in onder meer Limburg, Brabant en Zeeland de groei van gewassen stilzetten en opbrengst en kwaliteit aantasten. Volgens haar is structureel beleid nodig om winterwater beter vast te houden en dure irrigatietechnieken betaalbaar te maken. In het buitenland loopt de spanning op door Amerikaanse luchtaanvallen op Iraanse doelen, inmiddels de zesde nacht op rij. Iraanse media melden getroffen bruggen, wegen en een luchthaven, terwijl Iran reageert met raket- en droneaanvallen richting onder meer Qatar, Koeweit en Bahrein. De regionale veiligheid komt verder onder druk nu militaire infrastructuur en luchtmachtbases met Amerikaanse aanwezigheid als doelwit worden genoemd. Op de marktagenda staan vandaag een stroom kwartaalcijfers van banken, verzekeraars en industriebedrijven, met daarnaast de definitieve inflatie voor juni in de eurozone na 3,2% in mei. Beleggers verwerken teleurstellende cijfers van Netflix, dat ondanks recordkijkuren zo’n 9% verliest en 40% lager staat dan een jaar geleden. Ook testvluchten van SpaceX worden scherp gevolgd, omdat mislukte lanceringen het vertrouwen in het ruimtevaartbedrijf en de waardering van het aandeel onder druk kunnen zetten. Deze omschrijving is met AI gemaakt en gecontroleerd door een BNR-redacteur. Over deze podcast BNR Nieuws Vandaag is de podcast met daarin BNR Ochtendnieuws en BNR Avondnieuws. Je krijgt ’s ochtends vroeg en aan het einde van de werkdag in 20 minuten het belangrijkste nieuws van de dag. Abonneer je via bnr.nl/podcast/bnrnieuwsvandaag, de BNR-app, Spotify en Apple Podcasts. Of luister elke dag live via bnr.nl/live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nederland zit officieel in niveau twee van de escalatieladder voor droogte en dat maakt het watertekort nijpend voor de landbouw. LTO-bestuurder Tineke de Vries waarschuwt dat beregeningsverboden in onder meer Limburg, Brabant en Zeeland de groei van gewassen stilzetten en opbrengst en kwaliteit aantasten. Volgens haar is structureel beleid nodig om winterwater beter vast te houden en dure irrigatietechnieken betaalbaar te maken. In het buitenland loopt de spanning op door Amerikaanse luchtaanvallen op Iraanse doelen, inmiddels de zesde nacht op rij. Iraanse media melden getroffen bruggen, wegen en een luchthaven, terwijl Iran reageert met raket- en droneaanvallen richting onder meer Qatar, Koeweit en Bahrein. De regionale veiligheid komt verder onder druk nu militaire infrastructuur en luchtmachtbases met Amerikaanse aanwezigheid als doelwit worden genoemd. Op de marktagenda staan vandaag een stroom kwartaalcijfers van banken, verzekeraars en industriebedrijven, met daarnaast de definitieve inflatie voor juni in de eurozone na 3,2% in mei. Beleggers verwerken teleurstellende cijfers van Netflix, dat ondanks recordkijkuren zo’n 9% verliest en 40% lager staat dan een jaar geleden. Ook testvluchten van SpaceX worden scherp gevolgd, omdat mislukte lanceringen het vertrouwen in het ruimtevaartbedrijf en de waardering van het aandeel onder druk kunnen zetten. Deze omschrijving is met AI gemaakt en gecontroleerd door een BNR-redacteur. Over deze podcast BNR Nieuws Vandaag is de podcast met daarin BNR Ochtendnieuws en BNR Avondnieuws. Je krijgt ’s ochtends vroeg en aan het einde van de werkdag in 20 minuten het belangrijkste nieuws van de dag. Abonneer je via bnr.nl/podcast/bnrnieuwsvandaag, de BNR-app, Spotify en Apple Podcasts. Of luister elke dag live via bnr.nl/live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S*ks in de bajes met Rens Kroes, Willem Holleeder mag de EBI verlaten en mysterieuze tips in een Zeeuwse verdwijningszaak. Maaike Timmerman en Noa van Oostrom nemen opvallend misdaadnieuws door vanuit Zeeland met de burgemeester van Vlissingen, Bas van den Tillaar, en Mercy Kamermans van Omroep Zeeland.

Vorige week legde het kabinet in de Tweede Kamer een dilemma op tafel: de eerste twee nieuwe Nederlandse kerncentrales, passen wél in Groningen op het net, maar Groningen wil ze niet. Zeeland wil ze wél, maar daar passen ze niet op het net. En dus is de vraag: wat nu? Welke opties zijn er voor nieuwe kernreactoren in ons land? En hoe gaat het kabinet daarvoor lokaal de handen op elkaar krijgen? Ik vraag het Jo-Annes de Bat, staatssecretaris van Klimaat en Groene Groei.

Het huidige kabinet is drukdoende om het voor elkaar te krijgen dat er twee grote nieuwe kerncentrales komen in Nederland. Maar dat lijkt allemaal toch iets ingewikkelder dan eerst werd gedacht. De gedoodverfde voorkeurslocatie Borssele is afgevallen, evenals vrijwel alle andere locaties behalve twee: Terneuzen in Zeeland en Eemshaven in Groningen. Daarbij lijkt Terneuzen technisch zeer complex en Eemshaven een maatschappelijk en politieke no-go. Energierapporten zijn verplichte kost voor iedereen die de energietransitie wil begrijpen. Maar waar haal je de tijd vandaan om die studies tot aan de voetnoten door te lezen? Daar heeft Energeia de oplossing voor: Voetnoten, de podcast waarin complexe rapporten, studies en droge teksten helder en begrijpelijk worden besproken door energiedeskundige Laetitia Ouillet en Sabine Sluijters. In deze aflevering bespreken Ouillet en Sluijters de Kamerbrief inpassing kernenergie in het energiesysteem. Zij staan onder meer stil bij de vraag waarom de onderzochte locaties afvallen, welke rol windparken op zee en de elektriciteitsvraag daarbij spelen en hoe het nu verder moet met de routekaart naar 7 GW kernenergie. Daarbij spitten zij door de Kamerbrief, maar bespreken ook het commissiedebat met staatssecretaris Jo-Annes De Bat (Klimaat en Groene Groei, CDA) over het onderwerp. De documenten besproken in deze aflevering zijn te vinden op Energeia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Het kabinet wil twee grote nieuwe kerncentrales laten bouwen. Maar waar? Donderdag debatteerde de Tweede Kamer over de twee locaties die na onderzoek van Tennet in beeld zijn. Het gaat om Terneuzen in Zeeland en de Eemshaven in Groningen. De locatiekwestie verdeelt de Kamer en daarnaast speelt de vraag of we überhaupt nieuwe kerncentrales zouden moeten willen. Politiek verslaggever Cor de Horde volgde het debat en praat je bij. Uitwerpselen van dieren en mensen als bron van energie, oftewel groen gas. Het klinkt gek, maar is misschien wel hét nieuwe duurzame alternatief voor fossiel aardgas. En het gasleidingnet ligt er al. Toch zijn er nadelen. Groen gas heeft een hoog prijskaartje en ook over het bijmengen met aardgas klinkt kritiek. Energieredacteur Eva Rooijers vertelt erover. Lees: Uitwerpselen als alternatief: groen gas heeft alles mee, behalve de prijs Het gaat goed met de markt voor catastrophe bonds: rampenobligaties. Die kun je zien als een soort omgekeerde verzekering tegen natuurrampen. Als investeerder koop je zo'n obligatie en als alles rustig blijft maak je mooie winst. Is er wel een overstroming, dan heb je pech. De verzekeraar gebruikt jouw geld om mensen te helpen. Redacteur Albert Wagenaar legt uit hoe deze booming business werkt. Lees: Beleggers happen gretig naar rampenobligaties See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did you think? Text us by clicking here! We are unable to reply on this app, so include phone # or email address.In this episode, guest host Brad Hertzog sits down with OPC CDM Administrator, David Nakhla, Pastor of Presbyterian Church of Cape Cod in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, Chris Cashen, Grace Fellowship, Zeeland, Michigan member, Stephen Majauskas, and OPC missionary, Heero Hacquebord following their recent visit to Kharkiv, Ukraine—just miles from the Russian border. There they witnessed firsthand how one small Reformed congregation continues to proclaim Christ and care for its community despite the daily realities of missile attacks, displacement, and uncertainty.You'll hear how acts of mercy are opening doors for the gospel, why the ministry of presence is often one of the greatest gifts deacons can offer, and how the courage and perseverance of our Ukrainian brothers and sisters challenges us to think about our own service to Christ.Whether you serve as a deacon, elder, pastor, or church member, this episode serves to encourage you to embrace difficult ministry opportunities, trust God's providence, and remember that faithful service often begins simply by being present. It also reminds us that we have the privilege of standing alongside our brothers and sisters in Ukraine through the OPC's Ukraine Crisis Fund, where our prayers, giving, and encouragement continue to strengthen this vital work.You can find all of our episodes at thereformeddeacon.org. Make sure to follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you don't miss an episode. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for giveaways and more information. Find other resources on OPCCDM.org.  Make sure to send us some feedback on your podcast player or ask a diaconal question by going to OPCCDM.org.

Zeeland, de provincie van de deltawerken, het mosselpannetje, de kerncentrale in Borssele. En de provincie waar Hugo de Jonge vandaag 1 jaar Commissaris van de Koning is. In gesprek over zijn eerste jaar als Commissaris van de Koning, de coronatijd en zijn geloof. 

Mag een klokhuis echt niet de natuur in, en kan gratis kleding juist meer waarde krijgen? Mascha en Alfred vragen het aan Emma Brouwer van This is Free Fashion en ontdekken tussen bier, bermen en een bijzondere leerling hoe vreemd én hoopvol duurzaam leven kan zijn.Groene Mafkezen is een podcast van Mascha Bongenaar, Alfred Slomp en Saúl de Boer. Wil je ook vriend van de show worden? ⁠⁠Meld je aan⁠⁠!⁠⁠Doneren kan ook via onze stichting.⁠⁠Wil je reageren of een dilemma inzenden? Verstuur je vraag via mascha@duurzamekeuzes.com of alfred@godindesupermarkt.nl. Ook kan je ons een bericht sturen op Instagram.INTROAlfred moest met het hete weer heel vaak aan Kees Momma denken.  En hij vertelt over een bijzonder leerling, die hij niet snel zal vergeten. Mascha ging naar Graspop, niet duurzaam, wel genoten. Daarnaast kocht ze geen nieuwe laptop voor haar zoon, terwijl dat geen default optie was.DUURZAME NIEUWSMascha bespreekt een opiniestuk van Dirk Groot, waarin hij pleit om niet geïnd statiegeld, mogelijk 500 miljoen euro, terug te geven aan de maatschappij. Alfred deelt over een eenmansfractie van FvD in Zeeland, die een klein vermogen uitgeeft aan vergadering. GAST VAN DE WEEKDuurzaam lezen is inspirerend en leuk, maar kan ook soms best lastig zijn. Gelukkig hebben we ook deze week weer een toffe gast om ons op weg te helpen. Emma Brouwer is organisator en partnershipsmanager bij THIS IS FREE FASHION: een gratis tweedehands kledingwinkel, ingericht als een echte modewinkel. Met pop-up stores in binnensteden laat THIS IS FREE FASHION zien dat kleding die voor de één overbodig is, voor een ander nog volop waarde heeft. Het initiatief wil zo veel mogelijk kleding een tweede leven geven én consumenten bewuster maken van de impact van de textielindustrie. Het initiatief werkt vrijwilligers, lees daarover op duurzamekeuzes.com.|GROENE MICROSCOOPDe Groene microscoop zoomt elke week in op een ander product of activiteit. Deze week: Welk biermerk is het meest duurzaam? Natuurlijk blijft gewoon gemeentepils, ofwel kraanwater, het meest duurzame drankje wat er is. Maar als je graag een goudgele rakker drinkt, weet je nu wat je het beste kunt kiezen qua grote merken!GROENE UITSMIJTERIn deze rubriek bekent Mascha dat ze 15 jaar geleden begroeiing in de berm ergerlijk en rommelig vond. Nu is ze blij als het blijft staan. We kregen een vraag van een luisteraar: Gooi je een appel klokhuis in een algemene prullenbak langs de kant van de weg? Of in de natuur?  Funky Day Music from #Uppbeat - License code: WOQPUVBJNYTLCSAZBring the funk Music from #Uppbeat - License code: ZCI0GJHEQBFHIEUT#groenemafkezen #groenepodcast #duurzamepodcast #duurzaamleven #duurzaamdilemma #milieu #milieuvriendelijkleven #plantaardigeten #plantaardig #duurzameuitvaart #duurzaamdoodgaan #duurzaamheid #klimaat #klimaatverandering #klimaatcrisis #veganistischeten #trotsopdeboer #milieuvriendelijk #duurzamekeuzes

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In EW Politiek Vandaag bespreekt host Sam Verbeek met politiek redacteur Victor Pak waarom de bouw van twee nieuwe kerncentrales steeds ingewikkelder wordt. Groningen verzet zich tegen een centrale in de Eemshaven, terwijl ook in Zeeland twijfels ontstaan. Waarom zet Den Haag toch door? Hoe belangrijk zijn kernenergie, energieonafhankelijkheid en netcongestie voor Nederland? En is er in de Tweede Kamer eigenlijk nog een meerderheid voor nieuwe kerncentrales? Een gesprek over kernenergie, Groningen, Zeeland, de Eemshaven, Terneuzen, het stroomnet en de politieke strijd achter de Nederlandse energievoorziening.EW Politiek Vandaag is je korte update over Nederlandse politiek: wat doet het laatste (geo)politieke nieuws met de bloeddruk op het Binnenhof? Victor Pak (politiek verslaggever) en Sam Verbeek (online redacteur) duiden twee keer per week de impact van Tweede Kamer-debatten, verkiezingen, kabinet en internationale ontwikkelingen (EU, VS, China). Elke maandag en donderdag in je podcastapp én op YouTube.Wil je reageren? Stuur dan je vraag of opmerking naar podcast@ewmagazine.nl. Deel de podcast met vrienden en kennissen en laat een review achter.

Journaliste Nasrah Habiballah en voetbalanalist Kenneth Perez zijn te gast op de Perstribune bij Margreet Reijntjes. Nasrah Habiballah werkte de afgelopen 3½ jaar als NOS-correspondent in Israël en de Palestijnse gebieden. Ze groeide op in Zeeland en vertrok na haar middelbare schooltijd naar de Westelijke Jordaanoever om daar Arabisch te leren. Terug in Nederland deed ze de school voor journalistiek en vervolgens aan de Universiteit van Haifa (in Israël) conflictstudies. Kenneth Perez is een van oorsprong Deense voetballer die via MVV en daarna onder meer AZ en Ajax een volwaardige carrière in Nederland opbouwde. Het klapstuk was het spectaculaire landskampioenschap met FC Twente in 2010. Ook kwam hij meerdere keren uit voor het Deense nationale elftal. Nooit verlegen om een stevige mening veroverde hij na zijn carrière een plekje aan de voetbaltafels als analist van onder andere ESPN, Fox Sport en tijdens dit WK ook bij de NOS.

Een kerncentrale in Groningen, dat zouden we nooit doen. Oud premier Rutte zei het letterlijk in 2021: "er komt géén kerncentrale in Groningen". Maar wat schetst de verbazing; sinds vandaag ligt de optie toch weer op tafel, zo heeft het kabinet vandaag besloten. Volgens de beheerder van het electriciteitsnet Tennet is het zelfs dé beste optie, beter dan de optie Terneuzen in Zeeland. Maar kunnen we dit de Groningers, na alle beloftes, nog aandoen? Daarover een debat in cafe Miles in Amersfoort tussen SP-kamerlid Sandra Beckerman en VVD-kamerlid Alisha Müller.

Een leegstaande schuur, een briefje in de bus of iemand die onverwacht het erf op rijdt met een aanbod. Criminelen weten het Nederlandse platteland goed te vinden. Uit onderzoek blijkt dat één op de vijf boeren in Zeeland en Noord-Brabant weleens is benaderd door mogelijke criminelen. Voor boeren en tuinders kan zo'n situatie grote gevolgen hebben. Met de campagne 'NEE, geen (drugs)criminaliteit op ons erf!', die vandaag begint, vragen verschillende organisaties aandacht voor dit probleem. In deze podcast vertelt boerin Monique van der Made dat veel boeren extra alert zijn op verdachte situaties. "We melden elkaar snel als er een verdachte auto rondrijdt", aldus Van der Made. Volgens haar kunnen de situaties waar boeren in terecht komen heel intimiderend zijn. "Het gebeurt weleens dat ze bijvoorbeeld kinderen achterna rijden door de polder, van: waar woon je?" De Zuidelijke Land- en Tuinbouworganisatie werkt mee aan de campagne die vandaag van start gaat. Femke van de Plas werkt als vertrouwenspersoon Veilig Buitengebied voor de boerenorganisatie. In de podcast vertelt ze dat het belangrijk is om boeren weerbaar te maken. "Zeker wanneer mensen op je erf staan met zo'n verzoek. Krijg ze maar eens je erf af zonder dat het op je terugslaat", aldus Van de Plas. Reageren? Mail dedag@nos.nl Presentatie en montage: Bart Tuinman Redactie: Lisa Konings Eindredactie: Rosanne Sies

Annemieke Bosman praat met schrijver en journalist Flip van Doorn over zijn boek Zeeland. Flip van Doorn stamt af van Zeeuwse regenten en van de kapitein van het slavenschip Zeelands Welvaren, maar ook van bewoners die al in de zestiende eeuw hun dorp moesten afstaan aan de golven van de Oosterschelde. Met een nieuwsgierige blik, de oren gespitst op verhalen over cultuur en geschiedenis, reist hij door het verleden en het heden van de Scheldedelta. Op Walcheren heeft hij een afspraak met een godin, in Zierikzee ontvangt hij een bericht van een verre voorouder, en op de Westerschelde kruist hij het zog van een spookschip. Zeeland is een monumentale reis door de Zeeuwse historie.

Oranje heeft de laatste oefenwedstrijd op Nederlandse bodem met een nederlaag afgesloten. Gaat het hierna alleen maar beter of zet deze lijn zich door op het WK? Verder gaat het in deze aflevering van De Krant van Kamran over het WK met 48 landen en de kritiek op de FIFA en de groeiende commercialisering van het voetbal. Ook bespreken Kamran Ullah en Michiel Kooiman het nieuwe Europese migratiepact, met discussie over asielprocedures en problemen met datasystemen. Daarnaast komt het geweld in Belfast en de politieke nasleep daarvan aan bod. Verder is er ophef in Amsterdam rond een vertrekkende wethouder die uithaalt naar een Telegraaf journalist. Tot slot wordt stilgestaan bij de tragedie tijdens een schoolkamp in Zeeland en de impact daarvan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Het ongeluk met schoolkinderen in Zeeland schokt iedereen. Hoe ga je daar als journalistiek goed en zorgvuldig mee om? Carmen Fernald, hoofdredacteur Levensbeschouwing & Caribisch Netwerk bij de NTR, vindt de verslaggeving terughoudend en vindt dat ook heel belangrijk. "Het is goed om stil te staan bij het feit dat het om een kleine gemeenschap gaat en dat ouders, nabestaanden en leerkrachten de ruimte krijgen om met dit verdriet om te gaan." Daan Bonenkamp, hoofdredacteur van de Twentsche Courant Tubantia kwam eerder deze week voor vergelijkbare keuzes te staan. Dinsdag was hij nieuwschef en toen vond er een dodelijk ongeluk plaats in Hellendoorn waarbij een vierjarig kind om het leven kwam. "Als er zoiets gebeurt, dan wil je er zijn, maar soms gaat je menselijke gevoel boven de journalistiek."

Oatly wil haver uit Zeeland gebruiken, Vleesindustrie beïnvloedt onderzoek naar gezondheid, China lanceert ambitieus plan voor alternatieve eiwitten, katten zijn enthousiast over hamsterkweekvlees en Denemarken brengt handhaving dierenwelzijn onder bij Ministerie van Justitiehttps://www.nieuweoogst.nl/nieuws/2026/06/01/havermelkproducent-zet-in-op-zeeuwse-haver-voor-wereldwijde-afzethttps://www.zeeland.nl/actueel/oatly-en-zeeuwse-boeren-zetten-stap-naar-zeeuwse-haver-voor-wereldwijde-afzethttps://www.telegraaf.nl/binnenland/burger-king-omzeilt-amsterdams-reclameverbod-met-enorme-vegaburgers/155056488.htmlhttps://www.desmog.com/2026/05/21/industry-linked-studies-disproportionately-advocate-meat-consumption/https://www.systemiq.earth/chinas-food-future/https://vegconomist.com/pet-food/cats-prefer-cultivated-meat-over-chicken-first-published-feline-feeding-trial/https://archive.is/2026.06.02-110825/https://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/tofu-warum-die-produktion-bei-der-nachfrage-nicht-mehr-mitkommt-a-4b9f57a6-de3c-4548-b20b-33d38b6163ebhttps://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/06/02/premier-mette-frederiksen-vormt-na-69-dagen-nieuwe-regering-de-groenste-ooit-klinkt-het-in-kopenhagen-a4929197 Help ons het plantaardige nieuws te verspreiden: deel deze podcast.Ga naar studioplantaardig.nl en volg ons via BlueSky, Mastodon, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok & #StudioPlantaardigGeef onze podcast ook een rating en schrijf een mooie recensie. Alvast enorm bedankt!

Tijdens het 24-uurs voetbaltoernooi van VV WFB in Ouddorpstaan dit jaar twee goede doelen centraal: de Stichting Zeeuwse WensAmbulance en het Ronald McDonald Huis Sophia Rotterdam. Beide organisaties draaien grotendeels op vrijwilligers en donaties. Het Ronald McDonald Huis biedt onderdak aan gezinnen van ernstig zieke kinderen, terwijl de wensambulance laatste wensen van terminale patiënten vervult. Vertegenwoordigers Caroline Verdonk en Joyce Wittelaar vertellen over de impact van hun werk en het belang van lokale steun. De opbrengst van het toernooi komt volledig ten goede aan beide organisaties.

Our hosts, Alexis Highland and Avery Voress, explore the science of flight, from the dinosaur origins of birds to the anatomy and physics that make flying possible. They break down feathers, bones, muscles, lungs, lift, and wing shape, then connect it all back to why flight is so important for parrots' physical and mental wellbeing.This episode also covers how recall, return, stations, and harness training can help companion parrots safely use flight as enrichment, exercise, and confidence-building. The species spotlight is the Pacific Parrotlet (Forpus coelestis).Links:Visit Us: https://www.parrotstars.comParrot Stars on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parrotstars/Parrot Stars on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@parrot_starsParrot Stars on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@parrotstarsLearn More:      Castro, J. (2018, March 14). Archaeopteryx: The transitional fossil. Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/24745-archaeopteryx.html      Caton, E. (n.d.). How did birds and other dinosaurs learn to fly? Natural History Museum. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-did-birds-and-other-dinosaurs-learn-to-fly.html      Cornell Lab Bird Academy. (n.d.). Everything you need to know about feathers. https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/feathers-article/      Focht, L. (2022, September 19). The physics of flight. Schlitz Audubon. https://www.schlitzaudubon.org/2022/09/19/the-physics-of-flight/      Hartman, S. (n.d.). Fully flighted birds. The Aviator Harness. https://www.aviatorharness.com/blog-feed/fully-flighted-birds      Massen, J., Malone, K., de Vries, R., Beekmans, M., van Zeeland, Y., & Spruijt, B. M. (2023). Do birds enjoy flying? An analysis of affect after flight in galah (Eolophus roseicapilla) (Version 1) [Preprint]. Research Square. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2386013/v1      Tobalske, B. W. (2016). Evolution of avian flight: Muscles and constraints on performance. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 371(1704), Article 20150383. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2015.0383---Support the Parrot Stars Podcast! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2376122/support Follow the Parrot Stars Podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. Watch the video content on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for regular updates about all of the thrilling things happening at Parrot Stars! Enjoy the episode? Download each one and don't forget to like, subscribe, and review! Your support helps us with everything we do and we genuinely appreciate it.Send us Fan MailSupport the showLearn more about Parrot Stars and shop online at parrotstars.com

Esther Ouwehand stopt als partijleider en fractievoorzitter van de Partij voor de Dieren en draagt het stokje over aan Christine Teunissen. Ouwehand, sinds 2019 het gezicht van de partij, zegt niet meer de maximale energie te hebben om de partij te leiden. Ze blijft aan als Kamerlid om onder meer haar wetsvoorstellen tegen de bio-industrie voort te zetten. Hongarije stopt een belangrijke blokkade voor EU-toetredingsgesprekken met Oekraïne na een akkoord over taal- en politieke rechten van de Hongaarse minderheid in het westen van Oekraïne. Premier Péter Magyar wil dat Oekraïne de afspraken opneemt in het Europese hervormingsplan, maar benadrukt dat hij geen voorstander is van versnelde toetreding en denkt dat het proces nog 10 tot 15 jaar kan duren. Netbeheerder Stedin heeft ruimte gevonden op het stroomnet in Zeeland, de wachtlijst voor bedrijven die in Zeeland een stroomaansluiting willen is ineens een stuk korter. 173 bedrijven in de provincie kunnen worden aangesloten. Volgens regiodirecteur Martin Martens blijven zwaardere kabels en grotere stations de structurele oplossing voor netcongestie, maar zijn regionale afspraken over flexibel verbruik noodzakelijk om de economie in de tussentijd draaiende te houden. Deze omschrijving is met AI gemaakt en gecontroleerd door een BNR-redacteur. Over deze podcast BNR Nieuws Vandaag is de podcast met daarin BNR Ochtendnieuws en BNR Avondnieuws. Je krijgt ’s ochtends vroeg en aan het einde van de werkdag in 20 minuten het belangrijkste nieuws van de dag. Abonneer je via bnr.nl/podcast/bnrnieuwsvandaag, de BNR-app, Spotify en Apple Podcasts. Of luister elke dag live via bnr.nl/live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hij verloor €800.000 per maand met Neckermann. Ging failliet. Stond onder de douche en dacht: dit wil ik niet aan mijn hoofd. Tien jaar later bouwt hij een hotel van €200 miljoen op Ibiza — en Marriott en Hilton stonden in de rij om mee te doen. Hij zei nee. Dit is het verhaal van de ondernemer die op de zwarte piste skiët terwijl de rest op blauw blijft. Sponsors & Kortingen Met de code ‘Doorzetters' krijg je 10% korting op McGregor kleding

Een overzicht van het belangrijkste mobiliteitsnieuws! Veel werkgevers zijn nog niet voorbereid op een dure leaseheffing die vanaf 2027 geldt, de verkoop van elektrische auto's in de Europese Unie zit dit jaar flink in de lift, óók na 2030 zijn uitzonderingen mogelijk voor uitstootvrije zones en Zeeland ziet toekomst in zelfrijdende bussen. De Mobility Update hoor je iedere woensdag rond 8:45 uur in de BNR Ochtendspits en kun je altijd terugluisteren in je favoriete podcastapp. Wil je BNR Mobility sponsoren? Dat kan! Neem contact op via sponsor@bnr.nlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De week van de competitiedip, we hebben nog wel een klein beetje (gedacht) aan golf. Martijn precies 1 hole, Paul zag dat al aankomen, voordat de hemel open ging en de greens blank stonden en nog een potje matchplay, Rogier ook nog een rondje en Peter ging een weekendje weg en het weer hielp hem om niet nog wat holes in Zeeland te spelen. We nemen nog wat open toernooien door die op de agenda staan voor de komende maanden.De USPGA Championship had een verrassende, want wij kenners hadden hem helemaal niet genoemd in onze voorbeschouwing. Een plastic castle tee, 2 regenhandschoenen, ironcovers en een driver uit 2019 was het recept voor de winst van Aron Rai op een baan waar de pins heel moeilijk stonden. Rahm, Rory, Smalley, Schauffele, Aberg, JT waren lang in de hunt. Veel spelers bij elkaar in de buurt, maar op de laatste holes maakte Rai duidelijk het verschil. Op de LET won Harm en op de LPGA was Lottie Woad na een dipje weer op tik.Korte ronde: Droombaan, Pro V1x double dot, Min Woo Lee, Hoor s van Joris, Veekay en Verstappen, Vacatures in golf en de US Open qualifyer.0:00 - 19:00 Eigen golf19:00 - 50:07 Professioneel golf50:07 - 1:17:56 Korte ronde

We zitten aan de keukentafel bij Herman in Utrecht. En we hebben het gezellig. Er is meer dan genoeg bij te praten. Want Martijn heeft een nieuwe fiets! En Herman kwam op kraamvisite.KORTE GEKKIGHEDENSamen fietsen op zondagochtend met vrienden én een rare schreeuwende gekIeniemienie-uitleg over het Eddington-getalDomme dubbele lekke band (inclusief nieuwe uitvoering van Het Vervang Lied!)Dankzij de helden van 0117 hebben we een schitterende nieuwe website. Wil je dat ook? Dan kán dat. Goed én snel. Wat doe je met dit gekke voorjaarsweer? Merino is de oplossing!Nog meer Ultrappist-rijdersDe Strava-kortingscode. Verleng je abonnement en bespaar 15 euro! De code: TWEEWIELERSCC. Zet wel even het automatisch verlengen uit, anders gaat het mis.Volg Lamri Adjies bij de Ultra van west naar oost AustraliëGROTE ONDERWERPENMartijn heeft zijn nieuwe De Rosa Settanta opgehaald en fietste 'm meteen vanuit Zeeland naar Soest. De wind was nogal tegen. En gelukkig, ter hoogte van Sliedrecht, was daar ineens als grote verrassing Herman. De moraal was namelijk even slecht, maar toen Martijn Herman zag, was de sfeer meteen weer goed.De moeilijke vakjes. We gaan aan de slag met Shell en Defensie om toegang te krijgen tot de moeilijke vakjes. En we willen dat samen met jullie doen!SEGMENTEN VAN DE SHOWHerman selecteert de Torenweg O-W, van 1,27 kilometer waar marathonschaatser Erik Jan Kooiman de KOM heeft.Martijn kiest een segment dat over een paar jaar misschien niet meer bestaat, want liggende Moerdijk. Het betreft de Steenweg tot Zwaluwsedijk, door het centrum van het dorpje dat op de lijst staat om te verdwijnen.WAT GAAN WE NOU WEER BELEVEN?Martijn gaat voor zijn vrouw het startnummer van de Marathon van Rotterdam ophalenDoe vooral mee aan de Heavens Ride. Een prachtige tocht, voor een geweldig goed doel.Op 31 mei een tocht naar ons hart: De La Trappe Abdijentocht.We gaan naar de Ronde van Vlaanderen toe, maar wel pas eind mei.Gubbio wacht ook nog op ons, begin juni.ZELFBEVLEKKENDE LINKJESVolg Tweewielers via het uberhippe WhatsApp-kanaalVolg Tweewielers op InstagramVolg Martijn en Herman op Strava Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lexi Johnson built her platform long before she ever stepped onto a start line. What started as at-home workouts during COVID turned into a massive online and in-person community. Now she's taking that base into competition, with clear strengths and a lot of room to grow. Then there's ErgShoot, a new format trying to carve out its own lane. It blends ergs with precision shooting, backed by real tech and early traction inside CrossFit events. The goal isn't just to be part of the space, but to build something entirely new. Josh van Zeeland is in the middle of a reset. After injury, the focus has shifted from rushing back to building something more durable. He talks through the rehab process, what he's learned from racing at a high level, and how quickly things changed once he broke into the elite side of HYROX. Lexi Johnson – Topics From dental hygienist to fitness entrepreneur during COVID The "Dungem" and building a massive audience through authenticity Personal mission: father's health transformation driving her purpose Community-first growth: events, clients, and real-world engagement HYROX journey: strong stations, Pro transition, and improving running ErgShoot – Topics Origin story: CrossFit gym experiment to new sport concept Biathlon inspiration: combining ergs with precision shooting Early growth: Concept2 support and CrossFit event integrations Sport mechanics: cardio plus accuracy under fatigue Long-term vision: global expansion, affiliates, and standalone events Josh van Zeeland – Topics Rehab mindset shift: slowing down, patience, and long-term performance From rugby and ACL injury to HYROX and endurance racing Rapid progression: Open debut to Pro racing and Worlds performance Race evolution: pacing, sub-60 barrier, and breakthrough results Injury recovery: hamstring surgery and rebuilding the full athlete Today's episode is brought to you by Xendurance. Clinically proven supplements to improve endurance, energy, and lean body mass Guest Links:  Lexi Johnson | Erg Shoot | Josh Van Zeeland Listen on Apple or Spotify Support us through The Cup Of Coffee Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG    

Lotje Kerckhaert (Go Short) is misschien wel de meest filmische festivaldirecteur van Nijmegen. In de 82e aflevering van podcast 024/7 praat Joris van Meel met Lotje over vertrekken uit Zeeland en nooit meer weggaan uit Nijmegen. Over hoe een gedwongen vertrek bij een reclamebureau het startschot werd voor haar eigen filmproductiehuis. En over Go Short 2026, waarin korte film, nieuwe makers en een hele stad samenkomen.

What did you think? Text us by clicking here! We are unable to reply on this app, so include phone # or email address.In this episode of The Reformed Deacon, Rev. Adrian Crum (Harvest OPC, Wyoming, MI) speaks with Dr. David VanDrunen, professor at Westminster Seminary California and author of Bioethics and the Christian Life: A Guide to Making Difficult Decisions, and Tracey Huyck (Grace Fellowship OPC, Zeeland, MI), a nurse with many years of experience working with the aged and dying, about how deacons and congregants can minister wisely and compassionately to those facing end-of-life decisions.Referenced in this episode:Bioethics and The Christian Life: A Guide to Making Difficult Decisions by Dr. David VanDrunenBetween Life and Death: A Gospel-Centered Guide to End-of-Life Medical Care by Kathryn ButlerGospel Coalition Articles by Kathryn ButlerWhen Breath Becomes Air by Paul and Lucy KalanithiDeparting in Peace: Biblical Decision-Making at the End of Life by William Clifford DavisBioethics: A Primer for Christians by Gilbert MeilaenderHard Choices foYou can find all of our episodes at thereformeddeacon.org. Make sure to follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you don't miss an episode. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for giveaways and more information. Find other resources on OPCCDM.org. Make sure to send us some feedback on your podcast player or ask a diaconal question by going to OPCCDM.org.

In this episode, Erin Van Zeeland discusses the massive technological transformation of the logistics industry in general, and Schneider specifically. Here are Three Key Takeaways 1.AI and Digital Transformation: The company has transitioned from manual processes to using specialized "logistics bots" that interpret customer intent and automate maintenance requests. This technology allows for human-free transactions in routine operations, increasing speed and allowing the team to focus on high-value, complex problem-solving. 2. Strategic Network Engineering: Known as the "secret sauce," Schneider layers dedicated accounts with one-way networks. By matching complementary regional shippers, they maximize driver productivity and asset utilization. This engineering reduces empty miles and creates a more efficient, stable logistics environment. 3. Sustainability and Market Outlook: Schneider reached a milestone of 10 million zero-emission miles in 2025. They also view intermodal transport as a vital green solution. Van Zeeland anticipates a gradual market tightening driven by supply-side regulations and low margins rather than a sudden demand surge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sunday Sermon | Spiritual Battle | 2.8.2026 by First Baptist Church, Zeeland

Sharon Van Zeeland | Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development | Rockwell Automation  What do strategic buyers actually look for before they make an acquisition?  In this Buyer's Corner episode of the TechExits Podcast, Sharon Van Zeeland shares how Rockwell Automation approaches M&A—from target identification and diligence through integration and value creation. Sharon explains what founders often misunderstand about buyer priorities, why profitability and focus matter more than ever, and how transparency can make or break a deal.  A must-listen for tech CEOs who want to understand how strategic acquirers think—and how to position their company accordingly.  Key takeways:   • What strategic buyers value beyond revenue • How corporates assess product fit and risk • Why transparency speeds up M&A deals • How founders can prepare to be acquisition-ready  00:00 – Introduction & Sharon's background    01:00 – Rockwell's acquisition strategy    02:50 – What makes a company attractive to buyers    04:30 – Product and technology diligence    07:30 – Common red flags founders underestimate    09:15 – How deals get delayed or derailed    10:20 – Post-close integration realities    11:25 – Advice for founders planning an exit    13:10 – Closing thoughts   

Sunday Sermon | Upper Room Lessons | Jeremy Cobb (2.1.2026) by First Baptist Church, Zeeland

On this week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, conversations about the vital message to drive to the conditions, especially during winter storms.First, Michigan State Police 1st Lt. Michael Shaw offers his insights on the causes of multi-vehicle crashes like the one that occurred between Hudsonville and Zeeland in Ottawa County on I-196 Monday, Jan. 19.Later, Bruce Smith, a National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist in Grand Rapids, talks about how the NWS defines various warnings and advisories and what was in place Monday when the crashes occurred.

Arlyn Lanting is a retired businessman who, in addition to a number of other successful roles, co-founded the Gentex Corporation in Zeeland, Michigan. Arlyn shares with Brian about his professional journey, mid-life growth in his faith, and what it means to finish well this side of heaven.Links & Episode Notes Arlyn Lanting Gentex Corporation Holland Christian Hope College The Real Heaven by Chip Ingram Charlie Kirk GTI Tours Pickleball

Luke 18:18-30 | Everything I have Belongs to God | Jeremy Cobb (1.18.2026) by First Baptist Church, Zeeland

Grote delen van Nederland kampen met gevaarlijke gladheid door ijzel, waardoor verschillende snelwegen zijn afgesloten en het KNMI de code oranje heeft afgegeven. Alleen in Zeeland en Zuid-Holland zijn de wegen goed begaanbaar; elders is het nog uitkijken, vooral op bruggen en viaducten. ‘Het geeft wel aan hoe glad het buiten is op dit moment nog', zegt Jan Rients Slippens, adviseur gladheidsbestrijding bij Rijkswaterstaat. De verwachting is dat de situatie in de loop van de ochtend verbetert als de temperaturen stijgen.Fed-voorzitter Jerome Powell is vandaag gedagvaard door het Amerikaanse ministerie van Justitie op verdenking van meineed bij zijn verklaring over de verbouwing van het hoofdkantoor. Powell reageert fel en noemt de aanklacht 'een poging om de Federal Reserve politiek onder druk te zetten'. Donald Trump stelt in een interview dat hij ‘van niks weet' van een onderzoek, maar benadrukt zijn kritiek op Powell en de wens tot lagere rente.In Iran lopen de spanningen verder op; volgens president Trump wordt onderhandeld over de situatie, maar houdt Amerika militaire opties open. Het dodental bij de protesten is opgelopen tot ruim 500 en internet is grotendeels uitgevallen. De Verenigde Naties reageren geschokt op het aanhoudende geweld tegen demonstranten en roepen op tot herstel van communicatie met de buitenwereld.Deze omschrijving is met AI gemaakt en gecontroleerd door een BNR-redacteur.Over deze podcastBNR Nieuws Vandaag is de podcast met daarin BNR Ochtendnieuws en BNR Avondnieuws. Je krijgt 's ochtends vroeg en aan het einde van de werkdag in 20 minuten het belangrijkste nieuws van de dag. Abonneer je via bnr.nl/podcast/bnrnieuwsvandaag, de BNR-app, Spotify en Apple Podcasts. Of luister elke dag live via bnr.nl/live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zeeland native and gadget player Carson Gulker joins the program to discuss his recent decision to transfer to Michigan State in his final season of eligibility. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Streamen is makkelijk, eerlijk betalen blijkbaar niet. Terwijl Spotify groeit en onze data opslaat, krijgen artiesten nauwelijks hun rechtmatige deel. Prof. dr. Edith Van Dyck, musicoloog aan de UGent, en prof. dr. Ine van Zeeland, communicatiewetenschapper aan de VUB, hebben het in De Vooruitblik over de "enshittification" van Spotify en anderen.

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, I'm joined by Josh Van Zeeland.Josh is one of the most exciting athletes to emerge in HYROX over the past year. He recently finished 5th on his Elite 15 debut in Melbourne and recorded the fastest run split in the entire field, immediately putting himself on the radar as a serious contender at the sharp end of the sport.We cover:His background in rugby and how it shaped his engine and resilienceWhy his running is such a weapon despite being a bigger athleteHow he manages running volume and intensity without breaking downUsing HRV data to guide training decisions and avoid burnoutStation efficiency, wall ball depth, and lessons from Elite 15 racingThe mindset shift required to move from “happy to be there” to chasing podiumsIt's an honest, detailed conversation that goes deep into training decisions, race execution, and what really separates performances at the Elite level of HYROX.

Het oude jaar is ten einde en vandaag beginnen we aan een nieuw jaar. Terwijl de redacteuren van De Dag nog aan het uitbuiken zijn van het kerstdiner en de vele oliebollen, kunnen ze pas echt beginnen aan 2026 nadat ze hun favoriete aflevering van 2025 hebben gekozen. Een aflevering die indruk maakte of die hen bijbleef, in een nieuwsjaar dat opnieuw intens en bewogen was. Vandaag hoor je de keuze van Lisa Konings: De (on)bereikbaarheid van Zeeland, oorspronkelijk gepubliceerd op 5 juni 2025. Reageren? Mail dedag@nos.nl Presentatie en montage: Marco Geijtenbeek Redactie: Lisa Konings & Ulrike Nagel

Sharon Van Zeeland, Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development at Rockwell Automation Sharon brings a unique engineer's perspective to the softest parts of M&A. In this episode, Sharon reveals how Rockwell developed a systematic scoring system for evaluating culture fit during due diligence—complete with numerical rankings across key dimensions like decision-making authority, adaptability, and mission alignment. She also shares unconventional tactics for getting deals across the finish line, from negotiating hunting rights to sponsoring 4th of July parades, and explains why marrying your diligence and integration teams early is the secret to accelerating post-deal value creation. Things You'll Learn How to build a numerical scoring system for culture assessment Why marrying your diligence and integration leaders from day one eliminates knowledge chasms, captures integration costs in your deal model, and helps you reach steady state faster than traditional handoffs Creative negotiation tactics beyond price and terms  ____________________ This episode is brought to you by S&P Global. Today's episode of M&A Science is brought to you by S&P Global Market Intelligence. If you're in corp dev or PE, you know the pain — good private company data is hard to come by. Everyone's still chasing clean, reliable, up-to-date data. I started out using CapIQ Pro for public comps, but didn't realize until recently how deep their private company coverage has gotten. Over 58 million private companies, global reach, and actually usable for real deal work.  This isn't surface-level. You get real metrics — ownership, financials, funding rounds, even asset-level insights. So if you're still toggling between a dozen tools trying to piece together the picture, maybe it's time to stop guessing and start sourcing better.  Learn More Here: https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/solutions/products/private-company-data?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=MAScienceH225  __________________ Buyer-Led M&A™: The Framework is Now Available Traditional M&A is broken. Buyers chase auctions. Sellers control the process. It's reactive, inefficient, and exhausting. After 300+ episodes of M&A Science, I've taken insights from the world's top corp dev leaders and distilled them into a practical framework for taking control of your M&A pipeline—how to source deals directly, build relationships earlier, and stop being auction-chasers. If you'd like to build a proactive M&A program that founders actually want to engage with, you can grab your copy. https://dealroom.net/resources/ebooks/buyer-led-m-a-tm-the-framework _________________ Everything You Need to Learn Modern M&A — In One Membership Access proven templates, frameworks, and real operator insights — all designed to help you learn faster, make smarter decisions, and run Buyer-Led M&A with confidence. Sign up now with promo code "FOUNDER" for 50% off at checkout.  https://www.mascience.com/membership __________________ Episode Chapters [00:02:30] From Engineering to Corp Dev – How Sharon's electrical engineering background shaped her analytical approach to evaluating all deal variables, including the unexpected correlation between employee retention and new product introductions. [00:05:30] Owning the Full Lifecycle – Why Rockwell expanded Sharon's role to include strategy, M&A, integration, and venture investing, creating an enterprise-wide view with quarterly reviews and closed-loop learning. [00:08:30] The Cultural Wake-Up Call – The story of how Rockwell acquired a small software company and nearly derailed a customer's drug development timeline because they missed evaluating decision-making authority during diligence. [00:12:00] Building a Culture Scoring System – How Rockwell uses a 50-item survey to create numerical rankings (0-5 scale) across cultural dimensions, then visualizes gaps and similarities in graphs that are "worth a thousand words." [00:19:00] Integration Playbooks by Company Size – Why Rockwell developed separate playbooks for small, mid-size, and large acquisitions, and how they determine whether to leave companies alone, partially integrate, or fully absorb. [00:27:00] Getting Deals Actionable – Sharon's unconventional negotiation stories: securing hunting land rights for a Texas seller, letting an owner keep his beloved company truck, and guaranteeing 4th of July parade sponsorships. [00:38:30] Marrying Diligence and Integration – The shift from waiting until closing to starting integration planning before LOI, including how Rockwell pairs each integration leader with a corresponding person on the target side. [00:46:00] Continuous Learning Through Retrospectives – How Rockwell conducts retrospectives after every deal phase—not immediately after closing, but six months to a year later when they can truly assess what worked. [00:49:00] AI's Impact on M&A – Sharon's perspective on how AI is changing deal flow and diligence processes, plus a cautionary tale about AI hallucinations incorrectly identifying a public company as private. [00:52:00] Data Beyond Financials – Why corp dev leaders should track employee retention rates, promotion rates, new product introduction velocity, and customer complaints as cultural success indicators. Questions, comments, concerns?Follow Kison Patel for behind-the-scenes insights on modern M&A.

Rob Jetten and Henri Bontenbal give Dilan Yesilgöz a taste of her own medicine by shutting the VVD out of the first round of coalition talks. Employers are struggling to entice workers to go back to the office, while the VVD quietly ditches plans to protect migrant workers from exploitation. Limburg protests against the removal of exhibits at a a US war cemetery honouring black liberators. The prefabricated houses donated to Zeeland after the devastating 1953 floods get heritage status. And we explain how there could be as many as five Dutch teams at next year's World Cup.

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Met vandaag: De laatste zaterdag voor de verkiezingen | De invloed van peilingen op jonge, zwevende kiezers | De opmerkelijke gastenlijst van de ASEAN-top | Het persoonlijke werk van Jan Wolkers in het Zeeuwse Kruiningen | Presentatie: Elisabeth Steinz