Talk Python to Me is a weekly podcast hosted by developer and entrepreneur Michael Kennedy. We dive deep into the popular packages and software developers, data scientists, and incredible hobbyists doing amazing things with Python. If you're new to Python, you'll quickly learn the ins and outs of the community by hearing from the leaders. And if you've been Pythoning for years, you'll learn about your favorite packages and the hot new ones coming out of open source.

#530: anywidget: Jupyter Widgets made easy

Talk Python To Me

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Trevor Manz's Background and Journey to anywidget: Trevor completed a PhD in data visualization at Harvard Medical School, building tools for biologists to explore large genomics datasets. He noticed a gap between sophisticated web-based visualization tools his team built and the Python notebooks where researchers actually worked, leading him to create anywidget to bridge this divide.

The Fundamental Challenge Between Web and Python Ecosystems: Despite evolving in parallel for nearly 30 years, the web and Python ecosystems developed separately. Data scientists work primarily in Python with tools like NumPy and Polars, while interactive UIs require web technologies. Creating widgets that worked across different platforms (Jupyter, Colab, VS Code) meant navigating complex JavaScript toolchains, which became a significant barrier for Python developers.

What anywidget Solves: anywidget standardizes widget creation by letting developers write "just enough JavaScript" - using modern ES modules that browsers understand natively - without wrestling with transpilation, bundling, or platform-specific adapters. Library authors write their widget once, and anywidget handles making it work across Jupyter, Marimo, VS Code, and other platforms.

Marimo as a Modern Notebook Alternative: Trevor now works at Marimo, which addresses Jupyter's non-deterministic execution issues. Marimo notebooks use Python files (not JSON), maintain deterministic execution through dependency graphs, and prevent common pitfalls like undefined variables from skipped cells. The reactive model automatically reruns dependent cells when widgets update.

How Jupyter Widgets Work: Widgets bridge the front-end (browser) and back-end (Python kernel) by allowing bidirectional communication. Unlike static outputs that just display results, widgets let users interact with visualizations and programmatically access those interactions as data in Python - like selecting outliers on a plot and getting them back as a DataFrame.

Building a Widget is Surprisingly Simple: Creating an anywidget involves writing a Python class that extends from anywidget's base class, defining a render function in JavaScript that receives a model (for kernel communication) and an element (for DOM manipulation). The framework handles serialization of basic data types and communication between front and back ends automatically.

Popular Widgets in the Ecosystem: Altair adopted anywidget early to enable bidirectional selection capabilities. Vincent Warmerdam's draw-data widget lets users sketch datasets directly and get them as DataFrames - particularly useful for educators demonstrating algorithms. Other widgets leverage Apache Arrow for high-performance visualization of millions of data points.

High-Performance Data Visualization Patterns: anywidget has enabled experimentation with new architectures like Mosaic, which uses DuckDB for database queries and can run either server-side for HPC performance or fully in WebAssembly in the browser. Libraries like Lawnboard use Apache Arrow to send millions of geospatial points to the GPU in seconds, bypassing slow JSON serialization.

Progressive JavaScript Complexity: anywidget starts with vanilla JavaScript using ES modules - as simple as opening an HTML file - but supports React, Vue, and Svelte through adapter bridges for developers wanting more sophisticated frameworks. The entry point remains accessible while allowing ambitious projects to leverage the full web ecosystem.

Publishing and AI-Assisted Development: Publishing an anywidget is as simple as publishing any Python package - just include the JavaScript file alongside your Python code. AI tools like Claude Sonnet excel at generating the JavaScript portions since it's standard web code, making it possible to "vibe code" widgets with minimal JavaScript knowledge.

Integration Across Platforms: Beyond Jupyter-based environments (VS Code notebooks, Colab, Binder), anywidget works in Marimo and is being integrated into MyST for creating interactive ebooks and papers. The new Marimo VS Code extension provides a native notebook view for developers who prefer working in their IDE.

The Roadmap and Community: Future development focuses on maintaining backwards compatibility while documenting emerging patterns for high-performance widgets. The community Discord helps Python developers write their first JavaScript, emphasizing accessibility. The goal is growing the widget ecosystem rather than adding many new features to the core specification.

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Deutschlands erfolgreichste Nachrichtensendung als Video-Podcast.

tagesschau 20:00 Uhr, 13.12.2025

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- Peace negotiations for Ukraine in Berlin
- Russia's continued attacks on Ukraine 
- Chancellor Merz's speech at CSU party conference
- Potential financial bubble from AI hype
- Belarus releasing 123 political prisoners
- Bundesliga soccer results
- World Cup skiing results
- Paris cable car opening
- Lottery numbers and weather

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Téma Plus: Hudební rebelové: Nová vlna v Československu. Nepřekonaná vlna talentů a hráz odporu proti úřadům

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James Cook and his fellow retail researchers visit shopping destinations around the world, interview retail and real estate executives and discuss market research in a fast-paced and fun setting.  James researches retail and real estate for JLL.

Goop Kitchen: From Ghost Kitchens to IRL Flagships - Where We Buy #360

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook

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Goop Kitchen's Origin and Business Model: Goop Kitchen is a joint venture between Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop and DOM Food Group, a venture capital firm with restaurant industry veterans. Founded in 2019 and launched in 2020, the brand started as a delivery-only concept during the pandemic. It now operates 13 locations across California (10 in Southern California, 3 in the Bay Area) offering gluten-free, fast casual food focused on clean, healthy eating that's also delicious and craveable.

Three Different Restaurant Prototypes for Market Expansion: Goop Kitchen has developed three distinct formats to accommodate different markets and trade areas. The flagship "IRL" (In Real Life) locations are 2,500 square feet with full service, seating, real china and flatware, and Gwyneth's direct involvement in design. The "IRLL" (IRL Light) locations are approximately 1,500 square feet with beautiful storefronts and minimal seating. The third model consists of delivery and pickup-only dark kitchens within communal facilities, focusing on keeping first-party pricing accessible.

Ambitious New York Expansion Plans: The brand is set to open seven locations in New York in 2024, with the first opening in April (quarter two). This represents the company's first major expansion outside California and demonstrates confidence in bringing the concept to the competitive East Coast market. After New York, the company is eyeing South Florida, particularly Miami, as its next target market.

Menu Strategy Balances Health and Indulgence: The menu features entirely gluten-free, seed oil-free, and refined sugar-free options that appeal beyond typical healthy lunch crowds. Pizza, pasta with house-made sauces, rotisserie chicken programs, and salads provide both healthy weekday options and craveable dinner choices. The brand achieves a nearly 50-50 split between lunch and dinner sales, unlike competitors who skew heavily toward lunch, proving customers want healthy options at dinner time too.

Commissary Model Ensures Quality Control: Goop Kitchen operates 10,000 square foot commissaries in key markets (Alhambra for Southern California, Oakland for Bay Area, and Brooklyn for New York expansion). Whole food ingredients are prepped at these facilities and distributed to restaurants where everything is cooked fresh to order. This approach eliminates traditional food service distributors and allows for higher quality control while maintaining competitive pricing with other premium fast casual brands.

Gwyneth Paltrow's Hands-On Involvement: Unlike many celebrity-backed brands where the celebrity is simply licensing their name, Paltrow is deeply involved in Goop Kitchen operations. She's in the office at least two days per week, approves all menu changes, tastes everything, participates in marketing decisions, and is heavily involved in store design—even personally selecting custom stone pieces for locations. This level of engagement adds authenticity and credibility to the brand.

Celebrity Brand Advantages and Challenges: Having Gwyneth Paltrow's name attached creates significant marketing advantages, including built-in followings, media attention at openings, and easier landlord outreach. However, it also presents challenges, as vendors and landlords sometimes try to charge premium prices assuming the brand has deeper pockets. Rinella emphasizes educating partners that Goop Kitchen operates with typical restaurant margins despite the celebrity association.

Strategic Site Selection Using Data and Intuition: Rinella's approach to site selection combines analytics with gut instinct, learned from opening hundreds of restaurants across previous roles at Burger Lounge, SBE Hospitality (Umami Burger, Katsuya), and Ike's Love and Sandwiches. The brand partners with analytics companies to understand both traditional brick-and-mortar trade areas and delivery-specific trade areas, which behave differently due to third-party app algorithms.

Cloud Kitchen Partnership Strategy: Goop Kitchen maintains a strong partnership with CloudKitchen, which is also an investor in the company. These facilities house 12-40 individual kitchen spaces of 250-400 square feet each. The model has evolved from hosting mostly mom-and-pop startups during COVID to now serving primarily enterprise brands like Chick-fil-A, Wingstop, and Starbucks, who use them as infill locations to handle delivery overflow.

Future Market Expansion Plans: Beyond New York and South Florida, the brand is considering Dallas (strong demographic fit), Denver (great fast casual market with health-conscious consumers), and Chicago (density and income demographics). International expansion to London is being explored for a few years out, given Paltrow's frequent presence there and the opportunity to establish an international proof of concept.

Experienced Operations Team from Cheesecake Factory: The CEO, Donald Moore, served as Chief Culinary Officer at Cheesecake Factory for 20 years, and much of the operations team also comes from that background. This brings decades of experience running high-volume ($10-15 million) restaurants with complex, diverse menus—expertise that's proving valuable as the brand transitions from ghost kitchens to full-service locations.
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Crypto assets and blockchain technology are about to transform every trust-based interaction of our lives, from financial services to identity to the Internet of Things. In this podcast, host Laura Shin, an independent journalist covering all things crypto, talks with industry pioneers about how crypto assets and blockchains will change the way we earn, spend and invest our money. Tune in to find out how Web 3.0, the decentralized web, will revolutionize our world. Disclosure: I'm a nocoiner.

Bits + Bips: Crypto Investing Is About Managing Risk, Not Chasing Upside - Ep. 978

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This episode of Bits + Bips features two interviews focused on risk management in crypto, covering tax compliance and DeFi yield strategies.

Crypto Tax Treatment Basics: Cryptocurrencies are treated as property by the IRS, similar to stocks but with some exceptions. This means swapping between cryptos, cashing out, or earning rewards through staking all create taxable events that investors must report.

Year-End Tax Loss Harvesting Strategy: Investors should review all wallets and exchanges to identify assets trading below their cost basis, then consider selling to realize losses. These losses can offset capital gains from both crypto and stock transactions without a $3,000 annual limit if you have gains to offset, though losses can only reduce ordinary income by $3,000 per year if you have no gains.

The Wash Sale Loophole for Crypto: Unlike stocks, crypto is not subject to the 30-day wash sale rule, meaning investors can theoretically sell at a loss and immediately repurchase. However, transactions must have "economic substance"—selling and buying back instantly could trigger IRS scrutiny. The loophole likely won't last forever as multiple bills in Congress aim to close it.

Stablecoin Tax Complications: Every stablecoin transaction must be reported on Form 8949, even small purchases like buying coffee with USDC, since stablecoins are treated as property. While gains or losses are usually minimal due to price stability, there's still no de minimis exemption despite ongoing legislative discussions.

Hidden ETP Tax Obligations: Crypto ETPs and ETFs create a complex tax situation because grant trusts periodically sell underlying digital assets to cover expenses. Investors must calculate their allocable share of these disposals beyond what brokers report on 1099-B forms, creating an additional reporting burden.

The New 1099-DA Form Limitations: Starting with 2025 tax year filings, exchanges will issue Form 1099-DA showing proceeds from crypto sales, but initially without cost basis information. In 2026, cost basis will be included but only for transactions occurring entirely within the exchange, leaving gaps for transferred assets, DeFi transactions, non-US exchanges, and certain transaction types.

Accounting Method Selection Urgency: Investors using centralized exchanges should immediately set their tax accounting method (FIFO, LIFO, HIFO) in each exchange's tax center, as exchanges will default to FIFO starting in 2026, which may not be optimal for minimizing tax liability.

Steakhouse Financial's Institutional DeFi Approach: Steakhouse manages approximately $3 billion across DeFi lending protocols, with $1.5 billion in Sky's Spark protocol and $1.3 billion on Morpho (including $400 million through Coinbase). The firm focuses on institutional-grade risk management rather than chasing maximum yields, avoiding long-tail assets that could jeopardize principal.

Risk Curation and Governance Controls: Steakhouse creates non-custodial vaults with specific risk parameters, but depositors can veto proposed changes through a seven-day voting period. This guardian mechanism protects users even if Steakhouse's multi-sig is compromised, with institutional players monitoring vault operations closely.

Prime vs. High Yield Vault Structure: Prime vaults offering yields close to T-bill rates (plus or minus 50-100 basis points) use blue-chip collateral like wrapped BTC and ETH. High yield vaults add 100-400 basis points but accept more complex on-chain collateral, creating greater risk exposure as demonstrated by the Stream Finance collapse.

Lessons from the Stream Finance Crisis: The $80 million Stream Finance default triggered mass withdrawals from high-yield vaults (dropping from $250 million to $60 million before recovering to $150 million). The incident highlighted the dangers of opaque yield strategies compared to regulated alternatives, though recovery showed the market can distinguish between different risk levels.

Tokenized Credit Fund Complexity: Steakhouse's integration of Midas MF1 (tokenizing Fasanara's private credit fund) revealed challenges in on-chain private credit. When the fund marked down 2% due to Firstbrand exposure, the daily appreciation model created confusion among crypto users accustomed to real-time price discovery, highlighting education gaps around illiquid asset tokenization.

Positioning for Stablecoin Expansion: With the GENIUS Act framework emerging, Steakhouse expects massive growth as compliant stablecoin issuers cannot offer yields directly but their users will seek returns through DeFi lending protocols. The firm is in discussions with major issuers and plans to support multiple stablecoin types across institutional blockchains.

Non-USD Stablecoin Strategy for 2026: Steakhouse is launching vaults for non-USD stablecoins including Singapore dollars and plans to expand to other currencies, enabling cross-currency repo markets. This addresses demand from users in emerging markets and regions like Europe where local currency stablecoins would serve everyday needs better than USD-only options.

Yield Curve Development Plans: For 2026, Steakhouse plans to introduce structured products beyond overnight repo rates, allowing investors to lock capital for fixed periods (like six months) at higher yields. This addresses institutional demand for predictable returns and duration-based risk premiums rather than variable overnight rates.

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ISIS Attack in Syria Kills US Personnel: An ambush attack in Palmyra, Syria killed one US soldier and one American civilian, with another soldier also reportedly killed. President Trump announced plans for retaliation against the attack, which was allegedly carried out by a lone ISIS gunman who was subsequently killed by partner forces. The attack occurred during a "key leader engagement" mission supporting counter-ISIS operations.

US Military Presence and ISIS Threat in Syria: Approximately 900 American troops are stationed in Syria, primarily in the eastern region partnering with Kurdish forces. While the ISIS caliphate was defeated during Trump's first term (it had controlled territory about the size of Indiana across Syria and Iraq at its peak), the attack demonstrates that ISIS sleeper cells remain active in the region.

Operation Southern Spear Targets Venezuelan Drug Trafficking: The US military buildup off Venezuela has resulted in the destruction of 23 alleged drug boats through missile strikes, killing 87 people. President Trump claimed the operation has eliminated 96% of drugs coming in by water, stating that each boat destroyed saves approximately 25,000 American lives. Plans for land-based anti-drug trafficking operations are also in development.

United Airlines Engine Failure at Dulles: A Boeing 777 flying from Washington Dulles to Tokyo experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff but safely returned to the airport. The twin-engine aircraft is designed to operate on a single engine.

Severe Flooding Emergency in Washington State: Record high water levels north of Seattle have forced mass evacuations, with National Guard troops conducting door-to-door evacuations. An atmospheric river dumped over a foot of rain, stranding families on rooftops and ripping homes from foundations. Governor Bob Ferguson warned that up to 100,000 people may need to evacuate, and President Trump signed an emergency declaration.

Minnesota Fraud Scheme Exposed: Governor Tim Walz announced a new fraud prevention program after the state lost an estimated $1 billion in state and federal taxpayer funds to organized fraud. Money intended for child care, COVID-19 relief, and autism care was instead used to purchase luxury cars and properties. The new initiative will employ outside forensic accounting experts to prevent future fraud.

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2193: Bitcoin a 'Plush Toy,' Says Vanguard – Eric Trump Predicts $1M

Crypto News Alerts | Daily Bitcoin (BTC) & Cryptocurrency News

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Bitcoin Market Overview and Technical Analysis: Bitcoin is trading just above $90,200, with the crypto market cap at $3.07 trillion. The all-time high of $126,300 was reached on October 6th, but the price has corrected roughly 30% since then. Despite trading sideways in the lower $90K range, technical analysis shows a bull scenario target of $99,500. The crypto fear and greed index sits at 23 (extreme fear), and Bitcoin has struggled to maintain momentum above the $100,000 psychological resistance level.

Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Profitable Despite Volatility: Short-term Bitcoin holders (those holding for three months or less) were profitable for 66% of the year - 229 out of 345 days - despite Bitcoin showing a negative year-to-date return. The profitability was driven by Bitcoin repeatedly reclaiming its cost basis rather than directional trends, with alternating waves of profit and loss throughout the year.

MicroStrategy Survives Nasdaq 100 Rebalancing: Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) successfully retained its place in the Nasdaq 100 during the latest rebalancing, its first test since joining the index in December 2024. The company now holds over 660,624 BTC worth more than $60 billion after purchasing another 10,000 Bitcoin for roughly $1 billion. However, concerns remain about the upcoming MSCI review in January, which could force passive funds to sell up to $2.8 billion worth of Strategy shares if new classification rules are implemented.

Brazil's Largest Bank Recommends 3% Bitcoin Allocation: ITAU Asset Management, the investment arm of Brazil's largest private bank, advised investors to allocate 1-3% of their portfolios to Bitcoin for 2026. The bank cited Bitcoin's low correlation with traditional assets and its function as a currency hedge. This recommendation comes despite Bitcoin's volatile year and the Brazilian real strengthening 15%, which amplified local losses for Brazilian investors.

Bitcoin Price Predictions Range from $170K to $1 Million: Multiple institutions and analysts are forecasting substantial Bitcoin price increases for 2026. JP Morgan predicts $170,000, while Fundstrat's Tom Lee calls for $150-250,000. The host maintains a cycle target of $222,000 as a "bear scenario." Factors supporting these predictions include continued institutional adoption, corporate treasury purchases, and the potential impact of a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve.

Eric Trump's Million-Dollar Bitcoin Prediction: At the Bitcoin MENA 2025 conference in Abu Dhabi, Eric Trump predicted Bitcoin would reach $1 million, framing it as "the hardest asset on earth" due to its fixed 21 million supply cap. He compared Bitcoin's potential to gold's $30 trillion market cap and suggested Bitcoin will absorb global demand similarly. His company, American Bitcoin, raised $220 million this year and holds 4,000 Bitcoin valued at nearly $400 million.

Vanguard's Contradictory Bitcoin Stance: Despite announcing that its 50 million clients can now trade Bitcoin ETFs, Vanguard's global head of quantitative equity dismissed Bitcoin as "no better than a plush toy" and compared it to collectible toys. The company won't offer advice on whether clients should buy or sell crypto, positioning itself as the last of the three major asset managers (alongside BlackRock and State Street) to allow crypto investment vehicles on its platform.

Michael Saylor's Institutional Bitcoin Strategy: Saylor has been meeting with sovereign wealth funds, bankers, and family offices to position Bitcoin as "digital capital" and "digital gold." He argues that a new category of digital credit built on Bitcoin can deliver yield without typical volatility. Strategy has raised $1.44 billion to counter concerns about meeting dividend and debt obligations, giving the company 18-24 months of runway without needing to sell Bitcoin.

Growing Institutional and Corporate Bitcoin Adoption: Wall Street banks and corporations continue accumulating Bitcoin regardless of short-term price action. BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF became the most successful ETF product of all time, and now Vanguard has joined with its own offering. States like Texas are purchasing Bitcoin, and sovereign wealth funds, particularly in the Middle East, are increasingly involved in the space.

Extended Cycle Theory for 2026: The host suggests 2026 could be the real breakout year rather than 2025, citing an "extended cycle" theory. Despite expectations of 70% growth in October-November 2025, the market instead dropped 40% from the all-time high. This disappointment, combined with factors like tariff trade wars, may have delayed the anticipated bull run into 2026, potentially setting up a "super cycle" scenario.
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Award-winning podcast of true stories of the paranormal, supernatural, legends, lore, the strange and bizarre, true crime, conspiracy, mysterious, macabre, unsolved and unexplained -- seven days a week! Hosted by professional voice actor Darren Marlar, named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal.

Psychic Didn't See THIS Coming: The Most Ironic Lawsuit in Supernatural History

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

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The Battle of the Sallies: Two professional psychics named Sally are embroiled in a trademark dispute in the UK. Sally Morgan, 74, Britain's self-described "best loved psychic" who claims to have read for Princess Diana, has sent legal threats to Sally Cudmore, 54, demanding she stop using variations of "Psychic Sal" because Morgan has trademarked "Psychic Sally," "Psychic Sal," and "Sally Psychic."

The Perfect Comeback: When asked about receiving the legal threat, Cudmore delivered what may be the greatest response in paranormal history: "To be honest, I didn't see this coming." A psychic who claims to predict the future publicly admitted she didn't foresee being sued, creating profound irony that undermines the entire premise of her profession.

The Absurdity of the Claim: Cudmore argues the lawsuit is ridiculous because Sally is her actual birth name, she's been using it for 54 years, she looks nothing like Morgan, they're 20 years apart in age, and her family has been doing psychic readings for four generations—likely before Morgan ever started. She even joked her mother should have named her Janet to avoid this predicament.

Protecting Followers from "Confusion": Morgan's spokesperson claims she's protecting her loyal followers from confusion, which is darkly humorous considering these are people who believe in communicating with the dead and receiving messages from the spirit world, yet supposedly can't distinguish between two different women with the same first name.

Sally Morgan's Controversial History: Morgan has faced multiple controversies, including 2011 allegations that someone was feeding her information through an earpiece during a Dublin show (she sued the Daily Mail for libel and won £125,000), declining James Randi's million-dollar challenge to prove her psychic abilities, and once channeling the "spirit" of an audience member who was actually alive and sitting in the crowd.

The Real Stakes Behind the Supernatural: The dispute reveals the psychic industry is ultimately just a business with limited customers, venues, and TV slots. As newer mediums like Cudmore build followings on platforms like TikTok, established psychics like Morgan may feel threatened by competition, suggesting this is less about preventing confusion and more about protecting market share.

The Spectacular Backfire: The legal action has generated massive publicity for both psychics, with headlines like "Psychic Didn't See Lawsuit Coming" spreading worldwide. Rather than reducing confusion, the dispute has made more people aware that there are two famous psychics named Sally in the UK, completely defeating the stated purpose of the trademark enforcement.

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The John Batchelor Show is a hard news-analysis radio program on current events, world history, global politics and natural sciences. Based in New York City for two decades, the show has travelled widely to report, from the Middle East to the South Caucasus to the Arabian Peninsula and East Asia.

S8 Ep184: The Role of NATO and Nuclear Proliferation: Colleague Elbridge Colby asserts the US must prioritize Asia, urging European allies to assume responsibility for NATO's defense, noting that while friendly nuclear proliferation is not a panacea, integrated all

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US Must Prioritize Asia Over Europe: Elbridge Colby argues that Asia must be America's primary strategic focus because China represents a far greater hegemonic threat than Russia does in Europe. China comprises half of Asia's GDP and has realistic prospects of establishing regional dominance, while Russia is a smaller fraction of Europe's economy and not even the largest state in the region (Germany is). The US simply cannot handle simultaneous major conflicts in both theaters.

NATO Should Transition to European Leadership: While the US should remain in NATO, it needs to reduce its conventional military obligations in Europe and shift those responsibilities to European allies. This actually aligns with NATO's original vision under President Eisenhower. Several European countries have already increased defense spending in recent years, including Poland, the UK, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Norway, though Germany remains problematic.

Risk of Coordinated Chinese-Russian Aggression: A serious concern is that China and Russia could act collaboratively or opportunistically—for example, China moving on Taiwan while Russia invades the Baltics, or vice versa. America lacks the capacity to handle both scenarios simultaneously, making it essential that Europeans take primary responsibility for their own defense.

China's Taiwan Strategy Differs from Russia's Regional Incursions: The Russian interventions in Georgia (2008) and Ukraine (2014) don't provide useful models for potential Chinese action on Taiwan. Russia's Crimea annexation involved a largely Russian-speaking population, which isn't the case in Taiwan. Russia's Eastern Ukraine intervention has been counterproductive, making Russia appear dangerous but resistible. China's incentive is either to maintain the status quo or make a decisive, game-changing move.

Nuclear Proliferation Is Not a Panacea: Colby challenges the conventional wisdom on friendly nuclear proliferation, arguing that even if allies like South Korea or Australia acquired nuclear weapons, they wouldn't significantly improve their security without an American defense umbrella. These countries would be unlikely to actually use nuclear weapons against China in response to anything short of massive nuclear attack or genocidal invasion, as doing so would invite their own destruction.

Integrated Allied Nuclear Forces as Backup Deterrence: While conventional military balance should be the priority, integrated nuclear forces in countries like Australia and Japan (similar to the UK and France in NATO) could serve as valuable backup deterrence. The logic is that having multiple decision-makers beyond Washington makes it harder for China to calculate whether it could successfully intimidate the alliance, especially if China achieves conventional military dominance.

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Ben, Brett and Jordy Meiselas are three brothers with very unique backgrounds! Ben is a top lawyer and Colin Kaepernick’s business partner. Brett is a two-time Emmy award winning video editor from the world of film and television. Jordy, the fan favorite, was an award-winning advertising executive in New York. The brothers' unique approach at covering news by combining hilarious brother banter with an unapologetic support of democracy has earned them millions of supporters in America and across the globe and made them social media icons. The MeidasTouch Podcast combines brotherly love, comedy, news coverage, and deep discussions about supporting our democracy and is the go-to destination for top political leaders who view the podcast as a pivotal stop for their interviews. Join the Meiselas brothers and their loyal following — the self-described MeidasMighty — with new episodes featuring all three brothers released every Tuesday and Friday morning, and breaking news updates every single day! Catch the MeidasTouch Podcast with the brothers LIVE on video every Monday and Thursday night at 8p ET/5p PT on the MeidasTouch YouTube channel!

Rep. Deluzio Discusses Democrats Going on the Offense

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Kristi Noem Confronted on Veteran Deportations: During congressional testimony, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem falsely claimed that ICE and Border Patrol were not deporting veterans. Congressman Seth Magaziner then confronted her with the case of Se Jun Park, a Purple Heart recipient who was shot twice serving in Panama, struggled with PTSD and substance abuse, and was deported to Korea after 14 years of sobriety. When pressed, Noem eventually agreed to look at the case, exposing her initial false claims.

FBI's Inability to Define Antifa as Terror Organization: In a separate hearing, an FBI counterterrorism official claimed Antifa was the top domestic terrorist threat per Trump's executive order, but completely failed when questioned by Congressman Bennie Thompson. The official couldn't identify where Antifa is headquartered, how many members it has, or provide any concrete details about the organization, comparing it vaguely to Al Qaeda and ISIS while admitting investigations were still "active" and "fluid."

Trump and Hegseth's Hypocrisy on Military Orders: Host Ben Meiselas highlighted how Trump (who received five Vietnam deferments) called for war tribunals against veterans like Congressman Deluzio and Senator Kelly for stating that military members shouldn't follow unlawful orders. Ironically, footage resurfaced of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth saying the exact same thing in 2016, when he called Trump an "armchair tough guy" and essentially a draft dodger before gaining access to power.

Trump's Bizarre Pennsylvania Rally: Trump appeared at a Mount Airy Casino banquet hall claiming it was a huge crowd, where he called African countries "shitholes," made confusing statements about affordability, and rambled incoherently before claiming he was "weaving." MAGA Republican congressmembers praised his "courage" for coming to Pennsylvania in the cold, which Meiselas characterized as "Loserville."

GOP's Wasteful and Cruel Policy Priorities: Congressman Deluzio exposed various bizarre and harmful provisions Republicans inserted into legislation, including shutting down veteran support centers, allowing Confederate symbols and swastikas in the Coast Guard, installing pull-up bars in airports, and stripping "right to repair" language from the defense bill to protect contractor profits at the expense of troops and taxpayers.

Rising Costs Under Full Republican Control: Deluzio emphasized that despite Trump's promises to bring down prices, costs have continued to rise under full Republican control of government. He argued that Republican congressmembers showing weakness and acting as Trump's puppets in the face of this failure demonstrates they're scared and vulnerable heading into the 2026 midterms.

Democratic Resilience and Optimism for 2026: Despite Trump's threats against him and other Democrats, Congressman Deluzio expressed confidence and hope, stating he won't be intimidated and believes Democrats will win in the next election cycle, emphasizing that the country is with them and encouraging supporters to "keep up the hope" and "don't give up the ship."
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Dharma Seed is dedicated to preserving and sharing the spoken teachings of Theravada Buddhism in modern languages. Since the early 1980's, Dharma Seed has collected and distributed dharma talks by teachers offering the vipassana (insight) and metta (lovingkindness) practices of Theravada Buddhism. New recordings are being added continuously from contemporary dharma teachers.

Nathan Glyde: Symphony of Breath and Thought

Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction

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Opening Meditation Practice: Questioning Inherent Existence: The session begins with a 30-minute guided meditation focusing on breath and body awareness. The practice involves initially checking in with how you are, then emphasizing releasing and calming with the out-breath (imagining putting something down), followed by energizing with the in-breath (visualizing breath rising up either side of the spine to the head and radiating outward). The practice is deliberately named "Questioning Inherent Existence in Five Minutes" to emphasize that reality can be changed through how we breathe and relate to experience, demonstrating that our state isn't fixed or independent.

Dana and Freely Offered Teachings: The session is offered freely through Gaia House's online Dharma Hall with no expectation of payment, making teachings accessible to all. Dana (generosity) is explained as much more than financial support—it's a heart practice of giving and receiving that extends to how we relate to ourselves, neighbors, and all beings in daily life. Those who wish can support teachers through a collective pool that's divided equally among all who offer teachings.

Thinking Isn't the Enemy: The Buddha didn't say thinking is bad or should be eliminated. What matters is the direction and quality of thinking. There are thoughts not worth thinking (repetitive loops, horizontal worldly greed), and there are beneficial thoughts (compassion, generosity, kindness, love). The key is to step out of the thought stream enough to see it objectively and ask: "Where is this line of thinking taking me?" Does it lead to dukkha (suffering, entanglement, distress) or toward freedom and more wholesome ways of being?

The Interdependence of Breath and Thought: Breathing and thinking are not separate—they play off each other and are interdependent. When thinking particular thoughts, the breath changes accordingly. By reverse engineering this relationship, we can breathe like a calm, relaxed being even when we're not, or breathe like an energized, curious being when feeling dull. The phrase "it's easier to act your way into a new way of thinking than think your way into a new way of acting" captures this approach of changing experience through bodily practice.

Working with Bodily Fabrication: Form (the body, posture, breath, and relationship to space) profoundly shapes our thinking and experience. Different spaces—messy rooms, organized gardens, vast landscapes—change how we are and how we think. We're constantly in conversation with ourselves through inner narration that has a tone, often involving harsh inner speech. By changing how we breathe, hold the body, and relate to space, we can shift the thinking patterns and emotional states that arise.

The Thai Wilderness Tradition Approach: This practice comes from the Thai wilderness tradition (distinct from the Thai forest tradition), which treats breath as energy flow throughout the body rather than just air moving in and out. The feeling of proprioception—sensing your arm in space—is understood as made of breath energy. This approach is more playful and interactive than simply watching the breath like observing a bird, appealing to those who want to participate actively in their practice rather than just observe.

Questioning the Independent Existence of Reality: The practice demonstrates that reality doesn't exist independently of how we engage with it—it dependently arises based on conditions. By changing how we breathe for just five minutes, we can shift our state and question the assumption that "this is just how reality is." This opens the possibility of possibilities, moving through life with a sense that other ways of being are always available rather than feeling stuck in fixed conditions.

The Role of Directed Thought in Meditation: There's a necessary and beneficial form of thinking in meditation practice: directed thought and evaluation of present experience. This involves actively working with the practice—noticing what's tight or blocked, wondering how to breathe differently, remembering intentions, and experimenting with different approaches. This engaged, interested exploration makes practice alive rather than just passively watching the breath, aligning meditation with the goal of moving toward freedom.

Acceptance and Change Are Not Contradictory: Complete acceptance of how things are (e.g., "I'm dull right now") doesn't mean accepting that this state is permanent or independent. We can fully acknowledge present conditions without believing they're unchangeable. The Buddha's teaching involves accepting what's here now while also accepting the invitation to change conditions that lead to dukkha. Staying dull, restless, aversive, greedy, or doubtful wasn't what the Buddha instructed—recognizing these hindrances is the first step toward transforming them.

Energy States and Seasonal Considerations: Different conditions—winter, less light, indoor heating—impact our energy levels and mental states. There's an open question about whether to counter these conditions to maintain high energy year-round or allow for more dormant, semi-hibernating periods. Key questions include whether we're sleeping well, getting morning light, and using our minds for stimulating, beneficial activities rather than repetitive, unhelpful patterns like constantly checking news.

Meditation as Skillful Response to Life: Dharma is a skill, and meditation is part of a wider skill set for responding to life like an awakened being would. Practice should align with daily intentions: What do I want to see more of? What do I want to tune into? What can I contribute in this moment? Then we explore what postures, practices, and ideas can move body, heart, and mind in that direction, experimenting step by step with how to be awake.

Beyond the Mind-Body Split: Rather than viewing ourselves as a thinking head that carries around a breathing body, we can recognize that mind and body are interpenetrating. The brain is part of the body; the body is part of the mind. Where we place the border is arbitrary—the belly, spine, and entire nervous system participate in what we call "mind." This integrated view allows us to work with the whole system to shift experience.

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The logic of personal, philosophical and political freedom.

6225 HOW TO LOVE WOMEN! Twitter/X Space

Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux

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Philosophical Wrestling with Immanuel Kant: The show opens with a discussion about Kant's ethics and the concept of doing good for its own sake versus for personal benefit. Stefan reflects on Kant as one of the most difficult philosophers he's wrestled with, particularly around the idea that virtue requires acting out of duty rather than for rewards. The conversation explores whether truth-telling requires completely divorcing oneself from consequences, or whether an Aristotelian mean is more practical—aiming for maximum truth while pacing yourself to avoid martyrdom.

The Metacrisis and Post-Scarcity Claims: A caller presents theories about an upcoming "metacrisis" and argues society has already achieved post-scarcity through hidden technologies. Stefan pushes back strongly, arguing that despite having vastly more productivity than 200 years ago, we have more poor people and idiots because excess resources get captured by governments to subsidize bad decisions. The conversation breaks down over communication issues, highlighting the importance of being coachable and conversational rather than delivering monologues.

Dysfunctional Grandparents and Family Boundaries: Multiple callers discuss protecting children from toxic grandparents. Stefan shares that his daughter is happier without seeing her grandparents, emphasizing that children benefit from functional grandparents, not dysfunctional ones. A caller recounts her mother attempting to drink paint thinking it was rum while babysitting, illustrating the importance of protecting children from unstable family members rather than maintaining relationships out of obligation.

Self-Respect and Power Dynamics in Relationships: Stefan emphasizes not allowing people to treat you with disrespect, especially in front of your children. He explains that parents have tremendous power over their children through bonding, and if they misuse that power through put-downs or manipulation, those relationships should be ended. Children need to see their parents treated with respect to learn proper boundaries and self-worth.

Single Parenting and Bad Partner Selection: A caller discusses her experience as a single mother after leaving a manipulative, confident ex-husband who abandoned multiple families. Stefan explores how excessive confidence without conscience can be mistaken for attractive traits, and how sociopathic personalities combine superficial charm with storytelling abilities. The conversation emphasizes learning from past mistakes and taking responsibility for poor partner choices.

Dating Red Flags and Vetting Questions: A caller asks about vetting questions for potential partners after exiting a three-year dysfunctional relationship. Stefan stresses that red flags appear much earlier than people claim—you can't hide instability for eight or nine months. He emphasizes asking about relationship history, why previous relationships ended, and whether people take responsibility for their role in past failures. In your 30s, you need good answers about why you haven't been partnered up.

The Scarcity of Male Virtue Versus Female Virtue: An extended conversation explores whether men or women are more virtuous in modern society. Stefan argues that men and women have different specialized virtues—women excel at caregiving, maintaining social connections, beautifying spaces, and ensuring community cohesion, while men excel at building, protecting, and systematic thinking. He emphasizes that judging one sex by the other's standards leads to mutual frustration and misunderstanding.

Why Women Don't Need Men Anymore: Stefan explains that the primary driver of declining birth rates and relationships is that women no longer need men due to birth control, abortion access, government welfare, and forced child support. Since women don't need men for provision and protection anymore, they never learn to appreciate masculine virtues. This has led to increasing female unhappiness despite feminist promises, as they get attention without commitment and sex without babies.

The Delightful Incomprehensibility of the Sexes: Through humorous personal anecdotes about shopping malls, gift wrapping, moisturizer, and gift baskets, Stefan illustrates how profoundly different men and women are in their concerns and priorities. He argues that successful relationships require accepting these differences rather than trying to make your partner think like you. His wife maintains their social life, remembers important dates, and notices things like dry skin that he would never consider.

Credibility Versus Power in Marriage: When asked about power dynamics in relationships, Stefan reframes the concept as credibility rather than power. His wife has credibility because when she suggests painting a room or buying something, she's consistently right. Similarly, he has credibility in his areas of expertise. This mutual trust based on demonstrated competence eliminates fighting, which arises from lack of trust rooted in inconsistent virtue.

The Practical Purpose of Marriage: Stefan emphasizes that marriage isn't just about love and companionship—it's practical insurance for old age. By investing in relationships and children when young, you ensure companionship and care when you're no longer attractive or energetic. Modern people miss this long-term thinking, focusing only on immediate hedonic pleasure rather than building foundations for later life.

Why Fighting Happens in Relationships: Fighting arises from lack of trust, which arises from inconsistent virtue. When your partner consistently demonstrates good judgment and tells the truth, you simply trust their recommendations without conflict. Stefan uses the example of a trusted doctor or accountant—you don't fight with them if they've consistently proven reliable. Relationships with constant conflict indicate one or both partners lack consistent virtuous behavior.

Government Subsidization of Stupidity: Throughout the show, Stefan returns to the theme that governments use excess productivity to remove consequences from idiots, ensuring more idiocy. Whether through unemployment insurance, welfare, free healthcare, or easy divorce with alimony and child support, the state rewards irresponsible behavior while taxing responsible behavior. This creates an intergenerational cycle where more resources paradoxically produce worse outcomes.

The Importance of Being Coachable: Multiple interactions demonstrate Stefan's emphasis on being coachable and open to feedback. When the first caller became defensive and insulting after receiving communication suggestions, Stefan removed him from the conversation. He stresses that being able to receive coaching is essential for improvement in business, romance, and life generally, even though it's difficult for the ego.

Birth Rate Collapse Across High-IQ Nations: Addressing concerns about white birth rates, Stefan notes the problem is even worse in East Asian countries like South Korea and Japan. The pattern affects high-IQ populations generally, not just white countries. Women can be easily talked out of having children through propaganda showing clean apartments and wine-sipping professionals versus chaotic family life. The one exception is religious communities, particularly American Christians, who maintain high birth rates.

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Étienne Klein et ses invités mettent en lumière les savoirs des scientifiques, les questions qu’ils se posent et les moyens mis en œuvre pour trouver des réponses. Rendez-vous sur l'application Radio France pour découvrir tous les autres épisodes.

L'ouïe, ce sens vital 6/6 : Entendre pour mieux vivre

La Conversation scientifique

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Based on the context provided, this episode is titled "L'ouïe, ce sens vital 6/6 : Entendre pour mieux vivre" (Hearing, this vital sense 6/6: Hearing to live better) from the podcast "La Conversation scientifique" and features researcher Luc Arnal discussing how hearing is more than just capturing sounds - it's a pillar of social, emotional, and cognitive health, and how hearing loss affects communication, social relationships, and cognitive abilities.

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Answers to your medical questions and health topics in the news.

Healthcare Market Failures and Private Equity, Hepatitis B Vaccine Politics, Research Proving Insurance Saves Lives, and Holiday Microbiome Tips

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Healthcare as Market Failure: Dr. Dawn presents colleague Dr. Paul Godin's essay arguing that US healthcare fails because it violates every assumption of functional markets. Patients can't compare options during emergencies, information asymmetry prevents informed decision-making, demand is inelastic during medical crises, and the trust essential to medicine conflicts fundamentally with profit incentives. Since the 1988 Knox-Keen Act allowed for-profit healthcare, private equity has systematically acquired and stripped hospitals for shareholder value. She contrasts this with European models like Switzerland and Germany, where everyone must participate in the system, insurers must accept all patients, and profit on basic coverage is limited—creating regulated markets designed for humans rather than cash extraction.

Private Equity's Destructive Role in Healthcare: Private equity firms acquire hospitals through leveraged buyouts where the hospital itself assumes the debt used to purchase it. The new owners then extract revenue through aggressive billing, staffing cuts, and management fees before eventually selling the hospital's land and abandoning the facility. This has led to numerous hospital closures nationwide. The same pattern extends to emergency medicine, anesthesiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, and oncology practices, where short-term financial engineering replaces patient care priorities.

Administrative Waste as a Systemic Problem: The US spends more than any other country on healthcare administrative tasks—billing, coding, documentation, denials, prior authorization, appeals, and network negotiations. This represents money spent to avoid spending money on actual healthcare, with every hour doctors spend on prior authorization being time stolen from patients. The fragmented insurance system creates adverse selection where high-need patients cluster in certain plans, causing premiums to rise and benefits to shrink, while frequent job changes mean insurers have no incentive to provide good long-term care.

HPV Vaccine Success Story: The HPV vaccine has reduced cervical cancer cases in the United States by 50% over the 30 years since it became available, making it one of only two vaccines that prevent cancer (along with hepatitis B). The American Cancer Society now endorses self-collected vaginal samples for HPV screening, eliminating the need for speculums and traditional Pap smears. The FDA approved the first at-home screening kit from Teal Health in May, allowing patients to mail samples to labs for DNA testing.

Wild Mushroom Poisoning Alert: Multiple people have been hospitalized in Santa Cruz County after consuming foraged wild mushrooms incorrectly identified by phone apps. These mushrooms cause liver damage and cholinergic reactions with distinctive symptoms: excessive sweating, salivation, pinpoint pupils, and abdominal cramping occurring within one to six hours of consumption. This triad of symptoms—similar to pesticide poisoning—requires immediate emergency care rather than attempting to ride it out at home.

Vaccination Optimization Technique: Dr. Dawn recommends "go in wet, then sweat"—hydrating with a liter of water before vaccination, then taking a hot Epsom salt bath until sweat runs off your face afterward. This helps eliminate adjuvants that trigger the immune response but also cause post-vaccine fatigue and body aches that people often misinterpret as catching illness from the vaccine itself, particularly the flu shot.

Political Interference with Hepatitis B Vaccination: Kennedy fired all members of the vaccine advisory panel (ACIP) and replaced them with allies who oppose vaccines, nearly leading to elimination of the recommendation for hepatitis B vaccination at birth. Infants exposed to infected mothers have a 99% infection rate, with 50% becoming chronically infected and half of those developing terminal cirrhosis or cancer. Testing pregnant women at first visits misses infections acquired during pregnancy, and 12-16% of delivering women have no test records. Major insurers have committed to covering birth vaccination only through 2026.

Holiday Microbiome Optimization: Increasing fiber intake supports beneficial gut bacteria that produce butyrate, reducing inflammation and lowering risks of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and cancer. Key strategies include eating steel-cut oats, whole grain breads like Dave's Killer Bread or Ezekiel bread, beans, apples, pears, and alternative pastas made from lentils or garbanzo beans. Cooking potatoes ahead and refrigerating them before reheating creates resistant starch that feeds gut bacteria and even stimulates natural GLP-1 production while preventing blood sugar spikes.

Research Proving Insurance Saves Lives: When the Supreme Court made ACA's Medicaid expansion optional by state, researchers could finally prove causation between insurance and mortality. States that expanded Medicaid showed 8% lower mortality among older adults, resulting in 19,000 fewer deaths over four years. An accidental IRS experiment—sending enrollment letters to only 85% of people who'd paid penalties for lacking insurance—created a natural control group, showing significantly lower mortality among those 45-64 who subsequently got insured.

Insurance Impact Beyond Emergency Care: Studies found uninsured gunshot victims and auto accident victims died significantly more often than insured patients despite receiving identical emergency treatment at hospitals. Researchers suggest the difference relates to denial and budget concerns—people without insurance delay seeking care for concerning symptoms, waiting to see if problems resolve on their own rather than getting early diagnosis and treatment.

Surprising Cancer Warning Signs: Chest pain specifically triggered by drinking alcohol may indicate Hodgkin's lymphoma, as alcohol's vasodilating effect activates inflammatory chemicals in affected lymph nodes—a phenomenon found in one out of four people diagnosed with Hodgkin's. Bone fractures from minimal trauma in people without osteoporosis warrant investigation, as about 5% of cancers involve bone metastases. Elevated calcium levels on routine blood work double the risk of cancer diagnosis within the following year and should prompt follow-up testing, especially when more than two points above the upper limit of normal.

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Excess Returns is an investing podcast hosted by Jack Forehand and Justin Carbonneau, partners at Validea Capital Management. Justin and Jack discuss a wide range of investing topics, including factor investing, value investing, momentum investing and behavioral finance, and talk to interesting guests with the goal of helping those who watch and listen become better long term investors.

Magnet Above. Trap Door Below | Inside the Options Flows Driving Markets with Brent Kochuba

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Options Market Growth and Zero-DTE Dominance: Options volumes have surged 150% since 2020, vastly outpacing stock volume growth. The CBOE reported record average daily volume of 4.6 million SPX options contracts in November, with 2.8 million being zero-day-to-expiration (0DTE) options. This growth includes both institutional and retail participants, with strategies like Captain Condor's iron condor selling becoming increasingly prevalent and creating daily market fingerprints that traders must monitor.

December's Record-Breaking Options Expiration: The December 19th options expiration is projected to be the largest ever, with massive call-weighted positions concentrated around the 7,000 strike level on the S&P 500. This represents billions in delta-notional value, with call values significantly higher than puts, creating a potential tailwind for markets heading into expiration as hedging flows support upward momentum.

November as a Template for December: The November options expiration provided a textbook example of how these events drive market reversals. The market bottomed precisely on November expiration day as put-heavy positions expired, triggering a relief rally that lasted exactly until Black Friday when holiday-related volatility decay began. This pattern suggests similar dynamics could play out in December.

The 7,000 Strike as Market Magnet: The 7,000 level on the S&P 500 represents a critical inflection point driven by the JP Morgan collar trade and massive open interest concentration. With approximately 70,000 contracts at this strike expiring December 31st, the level acts as a magnet when the market is within 1% heading into expiration, potentially pinning prices through year-end if the market can close above 6,900.

Unusually Cheap Call Options Signal Opportunity: Implied volatility for near-the-money S&P 500 call options has dropped to extreme lows of 8-10%, representing 99.9 percentile cheap readings. This suppression is partly attributed to dealers being long the JP Morgan collar position and potentially selling calls to offset risk, creating an attractive risk-reward for buying upside exposure during a seasonally supportive period.

Equity Rotation vs. Risk-Off Scenario: Market correlations reveal this is primarily an equity rotation from tech/AI stocks into small caps and value rather than a broad risk-off event. The Russell 2000 (IWM) began outperforming after November expiration and continued through the recent Fed meeting, while the correlation index remains subdued, indicating capital is moving within equities rather than fleeing to safe havens.

AI Trade Showing Signs of Fatigue: Oracle and Broadcom both disappointed with earnings reports, with Oracle dropping 14% and continuing to make new lows. However, the options market response was counterintuitive—put values actually decreased despite the stock plunge, with traders selling rather than buying puts, suggesting the market doesn't expect catastrophic outcomes for AI infrastructure spending despite near-term headwinds.

Seasonal Volatility Suppression Through Year-End: Multiple factors are combining to dampen volatility into year-end: the December options expiration clearing out positions, holiday trading reducing participation, cheap call options limiting upside volatility, and zero-DTE traders continuing to sell iron condors. This creates a statistical and flow-driven bias toward the Santa Claus rally, though January could see a volatility resurgence.

The 6,800 Level as Critical Support: While 7,000 represents the upside target, 6,800 serves as the crucial downside break point where negative gamma increases dramatically. A breach of this level would likely trigger volatility expansion and directional selling flows that could push the S&P 500 down to 6,600, invalidating the bullish year-end thesis.

Silver Market Showing Warning Signs: Despite silver rallying 30% since Thanksgiving and making new highs, implied volatility has been declining and the options positioning has shifted from extreme call-weighted to neutral. This divergence between price action and options flows suggests the rally may be due for a pause or correction, even as the long-term bullish case remains intact.

Historical Precedent for Market Rule Changes: The discussion of potential JP Morgan exposure to silver highlighted how exchanges and regulators have historically changed margin requirements and even busted trades during extreme market squeezes (Hunt Brothers in the 1980s, nickel market recently). This suggests that if systemic institutions were truly threatened, regulatory intervention would likely occur before allowing catastrophic failures.

Options Income Strategies Underperforming: Despite growing popularity and billions in assets under management, systematic options income strategies like JP Morgan's collar products significantly trail simple S&P 500 total returns. The systematic nature of these strategies creates predictable selling that market makers exploit by offering lower prices, creating an inherent economic disadvantage despite the appeal of monthly income distributions.

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Матвей Ганапольский: ИТОГИ СУББОТЫ / ГАНАПОЛЬСКАЯ ПРАВДА / 13.12.2025 (2025-13-12)

Эхо Москвы

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Asking your lawmakers your UAP questions at your US Capitol. <a href="https://www.askapoluaps.com?utm_medium=podcast">www.askapoluaps.com</a>

"It’s the same thing,” Gillibrand admits “UAP,” “UAS” & “drone” used interchangeably in NDAA

Ask a Pol uaps

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Terminology Shift in NDAA from UAP to UAS: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand explains that this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) uses the terms "UAS" (Unmanned Aerial Systems) and "drones" rather than "UAP" (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena), but clarifies these terms are being used interchangeably. She states "it's the same thing" when pressed on whether Congress has simply moved past the UAP terminology.

New Counter-Drone Authority for Department of Defense: Gillibrand reveals she worked with Senator Tom Cotton on a provision to give the DoD authority to take down drones that have been incursing on sensitive sites, including military bases and nuclear facilities. This provision was agreed to and will be included in the NDAA, with parts being classified and parts unclassified.

Distinction Between Known Drones and Unidentified Objects: When asked why the terminology shifted from UAP to UAS, Gillibrand initially argues that "we know they're drones. They're not unidentified," suggesting the objects in question are clearly unmanned aerial systems rather than truly unidentified phenomena.

Langley Air Force Base Incursions Remain Unexplained: The interviewer challenges Gillibrand's characterization by pointing to the Langley AFB incursions that shut down the base for 17 days, noting that the Pentagon told senators they "have no idea what they were." Gillibrand acknowledges this is a fair point and concedes that those incidents "could have called them UAP or we could have called them UAS," admitting the terminology choice may have been Senator Cotton's preference.

Limited UAP-Specific Provisions in Current NDAA: Gillibrand confirms she didn't work on any UAP-specific provisions for this year's NDAA outside of ensuring full funding for AARO (the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office), indicating a potential shift in congressional focus or approach to the phenomenon.

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Cooking Dinner In Your Dishwasher?! & Other Fun Facts with Ashley Iredale (456)

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Alaska's Moose Register System: Alaska has established a practical moose register where residents can sign up to receive roadkill moose (which weigh around 800 kilograms). When a moose is hit by a car, the government calls the next person on the list to collect it. This system benefits everyone - the government gets roads cleared for free, and families receive substantial amounts of meat, pelts, and antlers to help them survive the winter or sell for income.

The Definitive Answer to Toilet Paper Orientation: Toilet paper should hang overhand (away from the wall) rather than underhand. The original patent documents clearly show the paper hanging overhand, and there are practical reasons for this - it's easier to dispense and more hygienic. When paper hangs overhand, your hands make less contact with the remaining roll, reducing fecal contamination compared to the underhand method.

Dishwashers Are Dramatically More Efficient Than Hand Washing: Research from the University of Bonn demonstrates that dishwashers are spectacularly more efficient than hand washing. Hand washing uses approximately 103 liters of water compared to just 15-20 liters for a dishwasher. Additionally, dishwashers use significantly less energy because most energy in dish washing goes to heating water, and dishwashers use much less water overall despite requiring electricity to run pumps.

Proper Dishwasher Loading and Maintenance: You should scrape solid food debris off plates but avoid pre-rinsing dishes. Modern dishwashers have turbidity sensors that measure soil levels in the first rinse cycle and adjust their cleaning program accordingly - pre-rinsed dishes can trick the dishwasher into thinking plates are cleaner than they are. Monthly maintenance should include cleaning filters and spray arms, and every 6-12 months run a cleaning cycle with a bowl (not poured directly) of white vinegar on the hottest setting.

Cooking a Two-Course Meal in Your Dishwasher: A dishwasher essentially functions as a large sous vide machine - a metal box that sprays hot water around inside. By vacuum-sealing food in double Ziploc bags, you can cook meals on the intensive cycle at 65 degrees. Ashley successfully cooked teriyaki salmon with coconut rice and Asian greens for the main course, plus fruit compote and dishwasher custard for dessert. The teriyaki marinade provided color since dishwasher cooking doesn't produce the Maillard reaction that typically browns food.

Ashley's Non-Linear Career Path: Ashley Iredale studied industrial design at the University of Technology Sydney, gaining expertise in scientific processes, engineering, and material science. Due to limited design and manufacturing opportunities in Australia, he pivoted to marketing and communications at the University of Wollongong. This combination allows him to understand how products are made, what they're made of, and how to communicate about them - essentially "translating nerd to human." He later worked in legal publishing before becoming a consumer technologist.

Career Advice for Young People: Ashley recommends against defaulting to university immediately after high school. Instead, he suggests getting life experience first, discovering what you're genuinely passionate about, and recognizing that university isn't the right path for everyone. Practical trades like plumbing are essential - "without plumbing, there is no civilization."
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A weekly podcast tracking the transition from fossil fuel transportation to electric and the surrounding clean ecosystems. Hosted by Electrek’s Frederic Lambert and Seth Weintraub.

Tesla Optimus fail, Rivian AI/Autonomy day, Mercedes GLB EV, and more

Electrek

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Tesla Optimus Robot Failure Reveals Teleoperation: During Tesla's Autonomy Visualize event in Miami, an Optimus robot malfunctioned while handing out water bottles, making movements that suggested a teleoperator removed a VR headset before the robot crashed to the ground. The incident confirmed Tesla's demonstrations are still teleoperated rather than AI-driven, contradicting Elon Musk's recent claims about autonomous operation. The failure also highlighted safety concerns, as the robot crushed a water bottle upon falling, demonstrating the potential danger of humanoid robots.

Tesla US Sales Drop Following Tax Credit Expiration: Tesla's November sales fell 23% year-over-year to just under 40,000 units after the federal EV tax credit expired. While Tesla's decline was less severe than the overall EV market's 41% drop, increasing its market share to 56.7%, the broader EV market share in the US fell to 5% from around 10%. The hosts criticized this as going against Tesla's mission to accelerate sustainable transport, comparing it to "pulling the ladder up" after using government incentives to reach scale.

Elon Musk's Updated Robotaxi Timeline: Musk claimed driverless robotaxis will launch in Austin within 2-3 weeks, despite current crash rates being 10 times higher than human drivers (one crash per 60,000 miles versus human average). The hosts expressed concern this is premature, noting Tesla's supervised service appears unlikely to achieve Level 4 autonomy safely, and suggested Musk may either be lying about the timeline or making a dangerous decision to remove supervisors too early.

Rivian's Comprehensive AI and Autonomy Day Announcements: Rivian unveiled multiple autonomous driving advancements including a Gemini-based AI assistant, Gen 3 autonomy computer with custom silicon (800 TOPS per chip), and crucially, a multi-sensor approach using cameras, radar, and LiDAR. Videos demonstrated LiDAR's superior detection capabilities in fog and darkness compared to vision-only systems. The Autonomy Plus feature will launch in early 2026 for $2,500 upfront or $50/month subscription.

LiDAR Integration Strategy and Sensor Fusion: Rivian's decision to use LiDAR addresses Tesla's vision-only approach, with the hosts arguing sensor fusion is now a solved problem despite being difficult in 2019. LiDAR will debut on the R2 in late 2026, with minimal visual intrusion via a small windshield-mounted unit. The hosts predicted this could pressure Tesla to lower FSD prices, potentially to $50/month, as Rivian offers comparable or superior autonomous capabilities at a lower price point.

Subaru Uncharted EV Pricing and Specifications: The new Subaru electric SUV starts at $35,000 for the front-wheel-drive base model, $18,000 below the current average new car price. The all-wheel-drive Sport variant costs $40,000 with 285 miles of range, while the GT offers 270 miles. All versions feature a 74.7 kWh battery with 150kW charging capability (10-80% in 28 minutes), representing a significant improvement over the disappointing Solterra.

Mercedes GLB Electric SUV Launch: Mercedes unveiled the GLB EV with impressive specs including 392 miles WLTP range (estimated 310-330 EPA) from an 85 kWh battery pack, and 320kW DC fast charging capability. The vehicle features optional third-row seating, MBUX infotainment, and a more boxy, G-Wagon-inspired design. Expected pricing starts in the low $50,000s, positioning it as a more luxurious alternative to Tesla's Model Y.

Global EV Market Growth Versus US Stagnation: Global EV sales increased 21% year-over-year to 18.5 million units through November 2025, on track to exceed 20 million for the year. However, this growth is concentrated in Europe and China, while the US market has stalled following the elimination of federal tax credits, highlighting divergent regional adoption rates.

Ford and SK On Joint Venture Dissolution: Ford and SK On are dissolving their $11.4 billion joint venture to build three massive US battery factories, with Ford keeping the operational Kentucky plant and SK On taking the Tennessee facility. The split indicates Ford's declining battery demand due to scaled-back EV plans, though SK On can now sell to other automakers and the energy storage market, potentially including Tesla for LFP cells.

Competitive Pressure on Tesla's Premium Models: The hosts argued that new premium EVs from BMW (iX3) and Mercedes (GLB) pose significant threats to Tesla's high-margin Model Y variants in the US market. These vehicles offer more luxury, fresh designs, and comparable technology at similar price points, potentially eroding Tesla's dominance in the premium EV segment where they currently generate substantial profits.
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FOP President: Officer Rivera wrongful death suit full of false accusations

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FOP Defense of Officer in Rivera Shooting: John Catanzara, speaking on behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police, defended Officer Carlos Baker against a wrongful death lawsuit related to the shooting of Crystal Rivera. He stated the lawsuit contains false and slanderous accusations, including claims that the shooting was related to Rivera breaking off a relationship with Baker and that he left her to die.

Characterization as Tragic Accident: Catanzara characterized the incident as a tragic accident where no one is to blame, emphasizing that accidents happen and this is simply one of those situations. He stated they will defend Baker's actions because he didn't do anything intentional or wrong, while acknowledging the tragedy of Rivera losing her life.

Body Camera Evidence: The FOP president explained what he observed in body camera footage and expressed hope that it would be released soon so the public could see it was an accident. He claimed Baker's tactical response after unknowingly firing the shot that hit Rivera in the back was "spot on," noting they had been diving for cover as a rifle was pointed at them.
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