Former NHL vets Ryan Whitney, Paul Bissonnette, Barstool Sports writer Rear Admiral and Producer Mike Grinnell bring their outspoken and irreverent opinions to the masses. Focusing on the NHL but also touching on pop culture and everything else under the sun. New episode every Tuesday.. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit <a href="https://barstool.link/schiclets">barstool.link/schiclets</a>

Spittin' Chiclets Episode 602: Featuring Luc Robitaille

Spittin Chiclets

<answer>
Olympic Hockey Venue Concerns: There are significant concerns about the Olympic hockey venue in Italy. The ice rink is still being built, is four feet shorter in length than standard, and there are questions about the quality of the facility. Discussions have emerged about potentially moving the tournament to North America, which would sacrifice the Olympic Village experience but could provide better facilities, attendance, and time zone convenience.

Luc Robitaille's Incredible Hockey Journey: Hall of Famer Luc Robitaille shared stories from his career, including his beginnings in junior hockey with coach Pat Burns (who was also an undercover cop), his NHL draft experience, and playing with hockey legends. Despite constantly being criticized for his skating, Robitaille scored 40+ goals for eight consecutive seasons. He described how he cleverly secured a power-play net-front position by falsely claiming he played that position in juniors.

Washington Capitals' Surprising Success: The Capitals are performing well despite preseason expectations of decline. Head coach Spencer Carbery has created strong team chemistry, with the team winning five straight games and sitting tied for second in the Metropolitan Division. Players like Dylan Strome and Tom Wilson are thriving under Carbery's system.

Connor Bedard's Spectacular Performance: Bedard continues to impress with highlight-reel goals, including a beautiful move against Vegas. His development has exceeded expectations, with the hosts suggesting he's now a lock for Team Canada's Olympic roster, possibly even starting on a line with stars like Crosby or McDavid.

Goaltending Dramas Around the League: Jordan Binnington showed frustration after being pulled during a game, leading to speculation about a potential trade. Connor Hellebuyck's injury has severely impacted the Jets, who are struggling without their star goaltender. Minnesota's Jesper Wallstedt has been dominant with four shutouts in his last six games.

Florida Panthers' Injury Challenges: The Panthers are currently last in the Eastern Conference, dealing with significant injuries to stars like Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov. The hosts believe they'll recover once healthy but noted the toll that three straight Cup Final runs has taken on the team.

Toronto Maple Leafs' Ongoing Struggles: The panel discussed Auston Matthews' scoring troubles and the team's defensive issues. Despite recent wins, there are concerns about Matthews appearing hesitant to shoot and questions about his positioning on special teams.

Helmet Policy Enforcement: The NHL is cracking down on players not wearing helmets during warmups, with some teams deliberately ignoring the rule as a way to change their luck during losing streaks. The league is reportedly sending out a memo with fines of $5,000 per player and $25,000 per team for violations.

Michael Bublé vs. Frank Seravalli Feud: A public dispute erupted between singer/Canucks fan Michael Bublé and hockey insider Frank Seravalli, with Bublé questioning Seravalli's credibility regarding Canucks information. Seravalli fired back with a personal comment about Bublé naming his child after Elias Pettersson.

Brendan Dillon's Injury and Team Response: After Brendan Dillon was injured in his 1000th NHL game, his Devils teammates immediately came to his defense, showing strong team unity. The incident sparked discussions about potential future retribution when the teams meet again on December 31st.

Scotty Bowman's Unique Coaching Style: Robitaille shared fascinating stories about playing under legendary coach Scotty Bowman in Detroit, including how Bowman would avoid watching team practices when they implemented systems he didn't prefer, and how he would rarely speak directly to players except those who couldn't understand English.

RA's Movie and TV Recommendations: RA shared his thoughts on various shows and movies, recommending series like "Taskforce" with Mark Ruffalo, "The Pit" on HBO, and "Death by Lightning" on Netflix. He also discussed Quentin Tarantino's controversial comments about actor Paul Dano's performance in "There Will Be Blood."

The Importance of Net-Front Presence: Robitaille explained how he developed his skill for playing in front of the net, practicing daily on deflections and learning to time his positioning to avoid defensemen's cross-checks until after he tipped the puck.

Changes in NHL Contracts and Salaries: Robitaille discussed how his six-year contract with the Rangers was groundbreaking at the time in terms of length and value ($18 million total), while noting how dramatically player salaries have increased since his playing days.
</answer>

Locked On Packers podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Green Bay Packers and the National Football League. Hosted by Peter Bukowski, co-founder of The Leap, the Locked On Packers podcast gives you your daily, year-round, Packers fix with expert, local analysis, opinions, breaking news, special guests, and coverage of all aspects of the Packers franchise. For fans in the know, Bukowski will give you the why and how. The Locked On Packers podcast takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Packers locker room and all over the NFL. The Locked On Packers podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

PACKERS SQUAD SHOW: Packers CLASH With Bears for NFC North Supremacy! | Prime Time FIGHT at Lambeau!

Locked On Packers - Daily Podcast On The Green Bay Packers

<answer>
- Bears vs. Packers NFC North Showdown: The Chicago Bears (8-3) face the Green Bay Packers (7-4) in Week 14 with major playoff implications. The winner will claim the top spot in the NFC North. The Bears have won five straight, while the Packers enter on a three-game winning streak including a Thanksgiving victory over Detroit.

- Bears' Success Through Turnovers: Chicago is currently +17 in the turnover differential, which has been crucial to their success. While their defense ranks 30th in yards per play, their ability to generate turnovers has helped them win close games. The Bears' running game has been effective, but their pass defense is vulnerable, especially against the blitz.

- Packers' Elite Run Defense: Green Bay has the NFL's top-ranked outside run defense, which matches up well against Chicago's outside zone running scheme. The Packers' defensive speed, particularly with players like Micah Parsons, Edrin Cooper, and Evan Williams, has been instrumental in shutting down opponent running games.

- Jordan Love's Hot Streak: Love has been playing at an elite level, with 37 touchdowns to just 6 interceptions since Week 12 of last season. He's particularly effective on third downs and against the blitz, giving the Packers a significant advantage when Chicago brings extra pressure.

- Matt LaFleur's Aggressiveness: The panel praised LaFleur's aggressive playcalling against Detroit and encouraged him to maintain that approach against Chicago. They noted that when LaFleur coaches as if the Packers are underdogs, the offense performs better with more downfield passing.

- Containing Caleb Williams: A key for the Packers will be keeping Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams in the pocket. While Williams is dangerous when extending plays outside the pocket, he struggles with accuracy from within the pocket and isn't comfortable going through his progressions.

- Jaden Reed's Return: The potential return of receiver Jaden Reed was discussed as a significant boost for the Packers' offense, providing another playmaker who can exploit the Bears' zone coverage and create yards after catch.

- Loss of Devonte Wyatt: The panel assessed the impact of losing defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt to injury as moderate (4/10 concern level). They noted that Carl Brooks is returning and rookies like Warren Brinson have been performing well, plus the Packers' strong linebacker corps helps mitigate the loss.

- Keys to Victory: The panel identified three main keys for a Packers win: avoiding turnovers against the Bears' opportunistic defense, creating explosive plays on offense, and stopping Chicago's running game to force Williams into passing situations.

- Game Predictions: All three panelists predicted a Packers win with scores of 30-24 (Brandon), 35-27 (Coach Jags), and 27-21 (Peter).
</answer>

Since 1994, this daily broadcast has provided accessible, in-depth Bible teaching to millions around the world. As the principal outreach of Ligonier Ministries, it has instructed listeners in the life-changing truths of historic Christianity and has kept the church community informed about pertinent issues facing believers today.

Jethro, Moses' Father-in-Law

Renewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul

Renewing Your Mind

<answer>
- Introduction to Jethro: Jethro, commonly referred to as "Moses' father-in-law," was the priest of Midian who also went by the name Reuel. Moses married his daughter Zipporah after fleeing Egypt at age 40 and spent 40 years in Midian before returning to Egypt to lead the Israelites out of bondage.

- The Salvation of Jethro: Initially a priest of tribal deities in Midian, Jethro became a believer in Yahweh after hearing Moses' testimony about God's mighty acts in delivering the Israelites from Egypt. He rejoiced in what the Lord had done, declaring "Now I know that the Lord is greater than all gods," demonstrating his conversion from paganism to faith in the God of Israel.

- Moses' Leadership Burden: After the Exodus, Moses was personally handling all the disputes and judicial matters for approximately two million Israelites. He would sit from morning until evening judging cases, creating long lines of people waiting for his decisions on matters ranging from property disputes to marital problems.

- Jethro's Wisdom and Intervention: Upon witnessing Moses' overwhelming workload, Jethro directly confronted him saying, "What you are doing is not good." His concern was that Moses would experience what we today might call burnout - physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that would compromise his ability to lead effectively.

- A System of Delegated Authority: Jethro proposed a solution that resembles a hierarchical leadership structure: appoint trustworthy men who fear God to serve as judges over groups of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens. Only the most significant matters would be brought to Moses, while smaller issues would be handled at appropriate levels of leadership.

- Qualifications for Leadership: Jethro specified that these appointed leaders should be "able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe." This established clear character qualifications for those who would share in governing the people - they needed both competence and godliness.

- Moses' Humble Response: Rather than being defensive about his leadership approach, Moses demonstrated humility by accepting his father-in-law's counsel and implementing the suggested changes. This receptivity to wise advice likely benefited not only Moses' leadership but also his family relationships.
</answer>

CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.

Sen. Paul: “Buck Stops” With Hegseth On Follow-Up Boat Strike

The Lead with Jake Tapper

<answer>
- Pentagon IG Report on Pete Hegseth's Signal Chat: The Pentagon Inspector General's report concluded that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth risked endangering American service members by sharing sensitive attack plans for targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen on the unsecured messaging app Signal. The IG found no evidence that Hegseth formally declassified the information before sharing it, despite his claims that he made an "operational decision" to declassify it at the time. The White House stated they "stand by Secretary Hegseth" despite the report's findings.

- Caribbean Boat Strike Controversy: Secretary Hegseth is also facing scrutiny over a September 2 strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, which included a follow-up strike on survivors clinging to wreckage. Senator Rand Paul criticized Hegseth, saying either he was "lying or incompetent" about his knowledge of the incident, and that "the buck stops with him." The Pentagon has faced criticism for potentially violating international law with the second strike.

- Jeffrey Epstein's Private Island Images Released: House Oversight Committee Democrats released over 150 previously unseen photos and videos from Jeffrey Epstein's private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The committee also received approximately 5,000 documents from JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank regarding Epstein's financial records. Congressman Robert Garcia indicated Democrats are pushing to subpoena 20 additional financial institutions as they follow the money trail behind Epstein's operation.

- Trump's Pardon of Henry Cuellar: President Trump issued a full pardon to Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar of Texas, who had been charged with accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from foreign entities. Cuellar filed for reelection as a Democrat immediately after receiving the pardon and stated he would work with President Trump despite their differences. This follows other controversial pardons including former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez and convicted fraudster David Gentile.

- Controversial Trump Commutation for David Gentile: President Trump commuted the seven-year sentence of David Gentile, the former CEO of GPB Capital Holdings who was convicted in a $1.6 billion fraud scheme that affected over 10,000 investors. Gentile served only 12 days of his sentence before the commutation. The White House claimed the case was an example of "weaponization of justice from the previous administration," but victims like Carol Ann Tutura, who lost nearly half a million dollars, expressed outrage at the decision.

- Trump's Attacks on Somali Community: President Trump made derogatory comments about the Somali community in Minnesota, referring to them as having "taken billions of dollars out of our country" and saying they "have destroyed Minnesota." He specifically targeted Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, saying "she should be thrown the hell out of our country." Omar responded that Trump's rhetoric creates fear and danger for Somalis across the country, noting that she receives death threats whenever the president speaks about her in derogatory terms.

- CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel Concerns: Medical experts expressed alarm about potential changes to childhood vaccine recommendations from CDC advisors handpicked by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The panel could vote to delay the hepatitis B vaccine, typically given to newborns, by weeks or years. Doctors warn this could result in at least 1,400 children contracting the incurable infection if delayed by just two months. The panel is also scheduled to review the entire childhood vaccine schedule.

- Michael Dell's $6.25 Billion Donation to Trump Accounts: Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Technologies, and his wife Susan donated $6.25 billion to expand Trump accounts (investment accounts for American children). The donation will fund $250 for each of 25 million children ages 10 and under who live in zip codes where the median income is less than $150,000. Dell described it as a non-partisan effort aimed at helping children build financial futures.

- Allegations of Israeli Military Mishandling Palestinian Bodies: A CNN investigation based on videos, satellite imagery, and eyewitness accounts indicated that the Israeli military bulldozed bodies of some Palestinians killed near an aid crossing in northern Gaza. IDF whistleblowers pointed to a broader pattern of the Israeli military improperly handling bodies in ways that could potentially amount to war crimes, including burying bodies in shallow unmarked graves.

- Former Special Counsel Jack Smith to Testify: Jack Smith, who led investigations and prosecutions of Donald Trump related to January 6th and classified documents, agreed to testify privately before the House Judiciary Committee. Smith had requested to testify publicly, but Republicans denied this request. The committee is expected to question Smith about his investigations, including his obtaining phone records of Republican members of Congress and his subpoenas of conservative political groups.

- Brian Walsh Murder Trial Evidence: Prosecutors presented damning evidence in the trial of Brian Walsh, who is accused of killing and dismembering his wife in 2023. Evidence included bloody rags, her boots, purse, jacket, and personal effects found in trash bags near his mother's home. Walsh claims his wife died unexpectedly, but prosecutors questioned why he was disposing of her belongings if she died naturally in her bed.
</answer>

Discover the fascinating world of investing with Niels Kaastrup-Larsen and his remarkable co-hosts. Each week, we bring you compelling conversations with legendary investors, leading economists, masterful traders, and forward-thinking thought leaders. From Trend Following and Global Macro to Geo-Politics, Commodities, Quant Investing, Crypto, and Volatility, we uncover the strategies, stories, and lessons behind their success. Gain actionable insights from industry veterans as we celebrate their achievements and learn from their challenges. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of investing - tune in weekly and elevate your financial knowledge. For the latest episodes and expert insights, visit https://toptradersunplugged.com

ALO32: AI Booms, Fiscal Strains and the New Macro Regime ft. Joe Little

Top Traders Unplugged

<answer>
Shift from Low Inflation to Supply-Constrained Regime: The post-financial crisis era was characterized by low inflation with flexible supply and demand as key drivers. Today, we're moving to a supply-constrained world with headwinds from geopolitical fragmentation, regionalization of trade, and demographics, leading to stickier and spikier inflation where 2% becomes a floor rather than a ceiling.

Bond Market Dynamics and the "Reverse Conundrum": Unlike previous decades when long bonds would fall despite rate hikes, we now see long bonds rising or staying sticky even when central banks cut rates - what Joe Little calls the "reverse conundrum." This reflects concerns about debt, fiscal dominance, and inflation risks that were previously ignored for decades.

2026 Outlook: Positive Policy Impulse: The baseline scenario for 2026 is a "muddle through" with positive policy impulse (Fed cuts, reduced tariff uncertainty), continued AI investment, and broadening growth globally with US exceptionalism fading. Inflation challenges may persist but with growth coming together across regions.

AI as Investment Boom, Not Yet Productivity Cure: The AI boom resembles aspects of the 1990s tech bubble, with clear "shovels in the ground" investment driving US growth. However, productivity benefits haven't fully materialized yet, creating a situation where the short-term effect is stimulative (potentially inflationary) before possible disinflationary productivity gains emerge later.

China and Asia: Regionalization and Policy Shift: China's growth looks resilient around 5%, with policy focusing on tech innovation, economic rebalancing toward consumers, and addressing overcapacity. Trade patterns are shifting toward regional integration as China diversifies export markets in response to US trade policies.

Rethinking the 60/40 Portfolio: Bonds no longer provide reliable diversification as stock-bond correlation has turned positive. Investors need to "diversify their diversifiers" by considering alternatives like hedge funds (which performed better in similar macro regimes of the 80s/90s), emerging markets (which have matured with lower volatility), and gold.

Emerging Markets "Growing Up": EM economies show greater resilience and less sensitivity to global cycles than historically, with reformed financial sectors and deeper domestic investor bases. This has created more idiosyncratic performance (like China versus India) that can provide diversification benefits.

Dollar Dynamics and Multipolar Currencies: The dollar remains 15-20% overvalued against most currencies. While rapid dollar decline has fizzled, the outlook is for modest dollar weakness in 2026, supported by policy preference for a weaker dollar and growth convergence globally. The dollar's traditional safe-haven status (the "dollar smile") may be changing.

Debt Concerns and Growth Risks: Rising debt levels create vulnerability through potential "crowding out" of private investment or bond market misbehavior. While stress has been country-specific (Japan, France, UK), steepening yield curves and rising term premiums reflect renewed concern about fiscal dominance and inflation risks.

Fed Chair Change and Policy Implications: While leadership change at the Fed generates market interest, its impact may be modest - perhaps worth one additional rate cut if a dovish chair is appointed. However, this reinforces the view that 2% inflation is more of a floor than a ceiling in the new regime.

Investor Sentiment and Positioning: Investors are in a "nervous equilibrium" - concerned about both AI bubble dynamics and labor market weakness, yet recognizing that while growth remains okay, they should stay invested. This has led to a search for less valuation-risky exposures and alternative ways to hedge portfolios.

Building "Multipolar Portfolios": The multipolar world requires multipolar portfolios with greater resilience across diverse asset classes. For longer-term returns, emerging markets offer better risk premia, while traditional safe assets (government bonds, credit) face challenges from higher inflation and compressed spreads, requiring creative approaches to portfolio construction.
</answer>

This Day in AI Podcast is a podcast all about AI. It's an hour-long conversation on the influence and rise of AI in technology and society. Hosted by Michael and Chris Sharkey. 

ChatGPT is Dying? OpenAI Code Red, DeepSeek V3.2 Threat & Why Meta Fires Non-AI Workers | EP99.27

This Day in AI Podcast

<answer>
- OpenAI's Market Share Crisis: OpenAI has declared a "Code Red" as they've reportedly lost 6% market share this year. Despite still maintaining the lion's share of the market, users are increasingly gravitating toward competing models like Google's Gemini 3 and smaller specialized tools based on their specific needs, rather than remaining brand loyal to ChatGPT.

- Failure to Deepen User Engagement: ChatGPT has failed to become more deeply integrated into users' lives beyond being a casual chat tool. Usage data shows sharp declines on weekends, suggesting it's primarily used professionally rather than personally. The hosts compare it to a "Tinder date" - users go there for one thing and don't stick around to build a relationship with the tool.

- The Business Model Challenge: OpenAI faces significant challenges with its business model. Unlike companies like Google, Amazon, or Microsoft that have their own infrastructure, OpenAI must pay for hardware and enter costly contracts for computation. Meanwhile, their consumer-focused business lacks the stability of enterprise contracts, creating a precarious financial position.

- Threat from Open Source Models: Models like DeepSeek V3.2 represent a growing threat to OpenAI's business. This open-source model is significantly cheaper (about 10x less expensive), can be privately hosted, and offers comparable intelligence to proprietary models. For companies building AI applications, these cost advantages become increasingly important as they scale.

- Meta's AI Employee Evaluation: Meta announced it will begin grading workers on their AI skills and AI-driven impact starting in 2026, shifting toward an "AI-native culture." The hosts argue this makes sense as workers who aren't adopting AI tools are already falling behind in productivity compared to those who use AI effectively across various professional contexts.

- Higher Education Crisis: There's a growing disconnect between traditional education and the job market's AI requirements. Zuckerberg has stated that colleges aren't preparing students for today's job market, and the hosts argue universities need to integrate AI fluency components into all degree programs. Many students are questioning the value of expensive degrees that may be outdated by graduation.

- Becoming AI Fluent: The hosts emphasize that AI fluency isn't just about prompting but about understanding when and how to leverage AI effectively for different tasks. It requires taste, judgment, and the ability to coordinate tools appropriately - skills that will be increasingly valuable across all industries.
</answer>


A brief daily summary of what is important in information security. The podcast is published every weekday and designed to get you ready for the day with a brief, usually 5 minute long, summary of current network security related events. The content is late breaking, educational and based on listener input as well as on input received by the SANS Internet Stormcenter. You may submit questions and comments via our contact form at https://isc.sans.edu/contact.html .


SANS Stormcast Thursday, December 4th, 2025: CDN Headers; React Vulnerabiity; PickleScan Patch

SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast)

<answer>
- CDN Header Manipulation Detected: Honeypots have observed requests containing headers that appear to have passed through content delivery networks (CDNs) like Cloudflare, Fastly, and Akamai. This likely represents attempts to bypass CDN protections by either directly connecting to web servers or by falsifying headers to make requests appear legitimate. Some attackers may also be using services like Cloudflare's Warp system (a VPN-like service) to obscure the origin of their attacks.

- React Server Components Vulnerability: A critical vulnerability in React server components (CVE-2025-55182) was discovered and patched. This deserialization vulnerability affects all applications with React server components enabled, even if not actively implementing React server functions. The vulnerability also impacts frameworks like NextJS that enable these components. Organizations are urged to patch immediately as exploits are likely already circulating by the time of this announcement.

- PickleScan Security Tool Vulnerabilities: PickleScan, a tool used to verify the safety of AI models by checking Pickle files for malicious code, has itself been found to contain three vulnerabilities. One notable issue involves zip files with bad CRC checksums that could prevent proper scanning, potentially allowing malicious models to bypass detection. Users of PickleScan should update to the patched version while maintaining caution when using AI models from untrusted sources.
</answer>

The day’s top stories from BBC News. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends.

Ukraine and US negotiators to meet following Moscow talks

Global News Podcast

<answer>
Ukraine Peace Negotiations Continue: The US-backed peace plan for Ukraine remains in a deadlock with Russia, as negotiations continue. Following talks in Moscow between Russian President Putin, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, discussions will continue in Florida between US and Ukrainian representatives. Former CIA Director David Petraeus noted that Putin is unlikely to accept anything less than his core objectives, including replacing President Zelensky and gaining territory in Donetsk.

Putin's Visit to India Highlights Complex Geopolitics: Vladimir Putin begins a two-day visit to India, his first since invading Ukraine, demonstrating India's balancing act between Russia and the West. Despite US pressure, India continues to buy large amounts of Russian oil (approximately 40% of its supply), though it has promised to stop importing from sanctioned refineries. The visit underscores India's multi-aligned foreign policy approach and its historical ties with Russia.

France's Macron Seeks Chinese Influence on Ukraine: French President Emmanuel Macron met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, hoping to persuade China to use its economic leverage to pressure Russia to end the Ukraine conflict. Despite these efforts, China maintains its officially neutral stance while being accused of supporting Russia's economy through purchasing raw materials and supplying dual-use technology.

Former Honduran President Pardoned by Trump: Ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was serving a 45-year sentence in a US prison for drug trafficking, has been pardoned by President Trump. In his first statement since release, Hernandez thanked Trump for "changing his life" while maintaining his innocence, claiming he was the victim of a "Biden administration setup."

Ugandan Opposition Faces Repression Ahead of Elections: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has accused Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's government of repression ahead of next month's elections, including arrests, disappearances, and torture. Museveni, 81, who has ruled Uganda since 1986, faces opposition from singer-turned-politician Bobby Wine, who has garnered massive support among young Ugandans despite government intimidation.

Doctor Sentenced in Matthew Perry Death Case: Dr. Salvador Placencia has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after admitting to supplying actor Matthew Perry with ketamine in the weeks before his death. Perry's mother addressed the court emotionally, stating that the doctor betrayed his medical oath and exploited her son's struggle with addiction. Placencia expressed remorse, acknowledging he failed to protect Perry.

Rare Deep-Sea Octopus Washes Ashore in Scotland: The remains of a seven-armed octopus (which actually has eight arms, with one modified for mating) were discovered on a beach in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This rare deep-water creature typically lives at depths of over 500 meters, making its appearance on the Scottish coast highly unusual and unexplained, as its normal habitat is several days' boat journey from the coastline.
</answer>

From Wondery and Goalhanger Podcasts, Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan tell the wild stories of some of the most extraordinary men and women ever to have lived – and ask whether they have the rep they deserve. Should Nina Simone’s role in the civil rights movement be more celebrated than it is? When you find out what Picasso got up to in his studio, can you still admire his art? Was Napoleon a hero or a tyrant - or both? (And, while we’re at it, was he even short?) Legacy is the show that looks at big lives from the perspective of now – and doesn’t always like what it sees.Listen to Legacy on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting <a href="https://wondery.com/links/legacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wondery.com/links/legacy</a> now.

Kellogg | Snap, Crackle, Pop | 2

Legacy

<answer>
From Religious Health Reform to Sugary Cereal Empire: The Kellogg story begins with John Harvey Kellogg taking over what became known as the Battle Creek Sanitarium (renamed from the Western Health Reform Institute) in Michigan, transforming it from a struggling facility into an elite wellness destination where celebrities like Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, and Henry Ford sought treatment and lifestyle guidance.

The "University of Health" and Biological Living: By the early 1900s, the sanitarium had expanded to care for 700 patients with nearly 1,000 staff. J.H. Kellogg promoted "biological living" - a comprehensive approach to health that included vegetarian diet, exercise, proper chewing (40 times per bite), fresh air, sunlight, and sleep. The sanitarium featured state-of-the-art exercise facilities, including an early treadmill prototype.

Extreme "Health" Practices: J.H. Kellogg developed controversial treatments, including extreme enemas (14 liters of water per minute), mechanical restraints to prevent masturbation, painful genital treatments including applying carbolic acid to the clitoris for women and circumcision without anesthesia for men - all based on his belief that masturbation caused numerous physical ailments.

Contradictory Racial Views: While a proponent of eugenics who feared "race suicide" and believed in white superiority, Kellogg paradoxically refused to segregate his sanitarium. He and his wife adopted around 40 children of various backgrounds and maintained relationships with prominent Black Americans like Booker T. Washington and Sojourner Truth who were patients at Battle Creek.

The Cereal Revolution and Brotherly Conflict: The Kellogg brothers invented machinery with steel rollers that could "pre-digest" grains by flaking them. While J.H. Kellogg saw this as a medical advancement for digestive health, his brother W.K. Kellogg recognized the commercial potential. Their fundamental disagreement centered on whether to sweeten the cereal – J.H. wanted it bland to suppress sexual desire, while W.K. saw sugar as key to marketability.

From Health Food to Global Brand: In 1906, W.K. Kellogg paid his brother half a million dollars for the rights to the flakes, switched from wheat to cheaper corn, added sugar, and invested heavily in packaging and advertising. His marketing innovations included distinctive packaging, promotional campaigns targeting mothers and children, and adding milk to cereal. By 1915, he was spending over a million dollars on advertising.

Complicated Legacy of Wellness and Harm: What began as a health movement focused on whole foods and exercise ironically evolved into products that contribute to health problems. Modern breakfast cereals, often high in sugar and carbohydrates, have been linked to obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Yet Kellogg's marketing genius created both a global breakfast empire and advertising strategies that continue to influence consumer behavior today.
</answer>

Regular cybersecurity news updates from the Risky Business team...

Srsly Risky Biz: When cyber campaigns cross a line

Risky Bulletin

<answer>
• Proposed Framework for Cyber Operation "Red Flags": A German think tank has developed a framework defining when cyber operations cross a line, establishing "red flags" that should trigger stronger responses. The paper consulted experts globally and aims to help both victims assess incidents and potential aggressors understand boundaries.

• Technical and Organizational Control as a Key Norm: One of the most practical red flags identified is maintaining control of cyber operations. This includes technical control (preventing malware from spreading unintentionally as seen with NotPetya and WannaCry) and organizational control (ensuring hackers working for nation-states don't operate too loosely, as seen with some Chinese contractors).

• Physical Destruction Red Flag: The paper identifies causing physical destruction through cyber means as a red line, citing examples like attacks on Iranian facilities, a German steel mill, and Ukraine's electricity network. However, these attacks tend to occur when powerful states target weaker ones, making universal agreement difficult.

• Election Interference Challenges: Despite interference in domestic political processes being a clear red flag (seen in US, French, and Ukrainian elections), getting international agreement is difficult because it happens frequently and often creates domestic political divisions that complicate responses.

• Pre-positioning in Critical Infrastructure: The framework identifies pre-positioning for civilian disruption (like China's "Volt Typhoon" campaign) as problematic, though the hosts note this practice is likely to continue despite any norms against it.

• Iran's Cyber-Kinetic Operations: AWS released a report on Iranian cyber operations that enable more precise kinetic targeting. Examples include breaking into Israeli security cameras to guide missile strikes and accessing ship computers to provide targeting information to Houthi rebels, demonstrating Iran's ability to coordinate cyber intelligence with kinetic operations.

• AI Companies and Transparency Tensions: Following Anthropic's report about Chinese intelligence using their Claude AI, the company's CEO has been called to testify before Congress. The hosts discuss the internal tension companies face between transparency about misuse and potential business impacts, with concerns that some organizations might be tempted to suppress future disclosures.
</answer>

.NET Rocks! is an Internet Audio Talk Show for Microsoft .NET Developers.

Building an AI App with Calum Simpson

.NET Rocks!

<answer>
YakShaver: Solving the "Yak Shaving" Problem: YakShaver is an AI application developed by SSW in Australia that helps streamline the process of reporting bugs and issues. The term "yak shaving" refers to doing a series of increasingly unrelated side tasks before completing your original goal. The tool allows users to record a video demonstrating an issue, which the AI then processes to create properly formatted backlog items (PBIs) in the appropriate repository, saving time and reducing friction.

Video Input as a Key Differentiator: What makes YakShaver unique is its use of video as the primary input method. Users record their screen and verbally explain the issue, which the AI analyzes to understand both the visual context and the verbal description. The video link is included with the generated backlog item, giving developers reviewing the issue complete context without needing to ask for clarification.

Evolution from V1 to V2: YakShaver V1 used a more rigid, pipeline-based approach with predefined branching points. V2, which is coming soon, leverages Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to be more flexible and powerful. This allows for easier integration with various backlog systems beyond just GitHub and Azure DevOps, making it more adaptable to different organizational needs.

AI Safety and Agency Constraints: The team has thought carefully about how much freedom to give the AI. While V2 will use MCP servers that can perform actions on behalf of users, they recognize the importance of designing appropriate guardrails. Since actions are performed using the user's credentials, there's a clear chain of responsibility, and the team is implementing safeguards against potential misuse.

From AI-Assisted to Vibe Coding: Calum discussed his experiment with "vibe coding" - letting AI generate entire features without looking at the code, then submitting the pull request for team review. This is different from AI-assisted coding, where developers actively review and modify AI suggestions. Calum found this approach works better for adding features to mature, well-structured codebases rather than creating entirely new architectures.

Taking Responsibility for AI-Generated Code: A recurring theme was the importance of human responsibility for AI outputs. Even when using AI to generate code, developers must ensure it meets all requirements, including those the client might not explicitly state (like security and reliability). Blaming the AI for poor results isn't productive; instead, developers should improve their prompting skills.

Future Directions for YakShaver: Beyond V2, potential V3 features might include having the AI write "disposable code" to accomplish tasks rather than just using MCP servers. The team is exploring ways to make the tool even more powerful while maintaining appropriate controls.
</answer>

The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.

Deeper Lore: 294 (34, 112, & 117)

Lore

<answer>
Purpose of Deeper Lore: This bonus segment serves as a companion guide to help listeners navigate connections between recent and past Lore episodes. With over 350 episodes in the catalog spanning 10 years, these recommendations help listeners discover thematic connections across the show's extensive library.

Latest Episode Focus: Episode 294, titled "Upon Reflection," explores folklore surrounding mirrors and the classic slumber party ghost story of Bloody Mary, examining myths and legends related to reflective surfaces.

First Recommendation: Episode 34, "All the Lovely Ladies," puts a historical face on the Evil Queen stereotype by exploring the legends and truths behind Elizabeth Bathory, a figure that has remained popular among fans of the show.

Second Recommendation: Episode 112, "Facets," delves into variations of the Weeping Woman or Woman in White folklore (often known as La Llorona), another classic category of female ghost stories that connects thematically to the mirror-focused content.

Third Recommendation: Episode 117, "Bones," while seemingly about castles, features a female ghost that has significantly influenced modern popular culture, offering listeners an interesting reveal when they explore this connection.
</answer>

Der Business Podcast für Creators, Solopreneure und Unternehmer, die online durchstarten: Ob Onlinekurs-Ersteller, Blogger, Coach, Schriftsteller, Künstler, Designer, Affiliate-Mensch oder Podcaster - hier erfährst du, wie du dein Online-Marketing, Branding und vor allem: Monetarisierung in die Hand nimmst. Victoria Weber ist Squarespace-Expertin und digitale Unternehmerin in der Creator Economy. Hier spricht sie mit ihren Gästen über Onlinemarketing, SEO, Website-Strategie, Content Marketing, Affiliatemarketing, Ecommerce, Email-Marketing, Ideen, Trends und neue Geschäftsmodelle. Mehr Infos für kreative Onlineunternehmer gibt es in ihrem Mentoring für Designer und in ihren SEO- und Website-Kursen für Creators. Fragen &amp; Wünsche? Schreib uns an podcast@creatorway.de 😎 VIP werden: Noch mehr Backstage-Infos zu allen Folgen und unseren Gästen gibt es auf → www.creatorway.de/newsletter&nbsp;

Q&A: Lieblings-Geschäftsmodell, Affiliatemarketing, Websites zusammenlegen & Zukunftspläne

Creatorway - Der Business & Marketing Podcast für die Creator Economy

<answer>
• Exploring Business Models in the Creator Economy: The podcast delves into various income streams for creators, including affiliate marketing, online courses, mentoring, print-on-demand products, and online shops. Victoria shares insights on which business models are most profitable and which ones might not be worth pursuing despite appearing easy.

• Focus on Affiliate Marketing: Victoria discusses the effectiveness of affiliate marketing as a revenue stream for creators, including how to properly use affiliate plugins and promote through multiple channels like YouTube videos, blog posts, Instagram stories, and TikTok. She explains the distinction between genuine affiliate marketing and multi-level marketing schemes.

• "The Big Leap" Philosophy: The podcast references Gay Hendricks' book "The Big Leap" and explores the concepts of "zone of genius" versus "zone of excellence." Victoria discusses how creators should evaluate whether they're working in areas that align with their unique talents and passions, rather than just what they're good at.

• Business Restructuring: Victoria shares that she's currently rebuilding her business completely, providing a behind-the-scenes look at this transformation process. She discusses the importance of recognizing when it's time to pivot from what you're capable of doing to what you actually want to be doing.

• SEO and Website Strategy: The podcast covers the importance of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and website redirects when consolidating or changing online properties. Victoria emphasizes how proper technical implementation can preserve traffic and authority when making strategic changes to your online presence.

• The Everyblue Agency: Victoria mentions her agency "Everyblue" that helps creators and businesses build stylish websites, highlighting how professional website development fits into the creator business ecosystem.
</answer>

In each episode of "Goldman Sachs Exchanges," people from the firm share their insights on developments shaping industries, markets and the global economy.

From Assets to Alpha: David Kostin on US Equities

Goldman Sachs Exchanges

Exchanges

<answer>
- Market Sentiment and Volatility: Despite recent volatility, the market has been relatively stable in 2025, with the VIX trading around 19, in line with the five-year average. The strong third-quarter earnings season, with earnings up almost 9% year-over-year, has been a stabilizing factor for the market.

- AI Bubble Concerns: David Kostin argues we are not in an AI bubble in public markets, as companies like Nvidia have seen their earnings grow in line with their stock price (both up 12-fold in three years). Top companies are trading at about 30x earnings, lower than in 2021 (40x) and 1999 (50x). However, he believes the private market for AI shows signs of unsustainable capital availability.

- Challenging Environment for Fund Managers: Only about 29% of mutual funds are beating their style benchmarks this year, below the typical 37%. Hedge funds are up around 12% year-to-date versus the S&P 500's 17% increase, as many didn't increase their exposure during the market rally following the April lows.

- Investment Opportunities: Kostin identifies three areas of opportunity: healthcare (statistically cheapest in 30 years on a relative basis), consumer retail (particularly companies benefiting from the middle-income segment), and AI beneficiaries that can demonstrate concrete revenue growth (not just margin improvement).

- Long-Term Market Outlook: Kostin maintains his relatively conservative outlook for S&P 500 returns over the next decade, projecting returns on the lower end of the 3-10% annualized range. High current valuations (23x forward earnings), market concentration, and historically high margins create the potential for multiple contraction over time.

- Evolution of Capital Markets: Over Kostin's 31-year career, he's observed a shift from asset-focused investing to alpha-focused strategies. Since 2006, investors have increasingly traded baskets of companies based on specific characteristics (exposure to non-US revenues, balance sheet strength, etc.) rather than just individual companies.

- Career Reflections and Advice: Kostin emphasizes the importance of understanding how your role fits into the broader business environment and appreciating the diverse array of clients with different investment horizons and risk tolerances. He notes that the strategist's framework (analyzing economy, earnings, valuation, and money flow) has remained consistent despite market changes.
</answer>

New podcast: Ex-Navy Seal and CIA specialist Michael Jaco teaches you how to tap into your Intuition and Unleash the Power within, so you can become the Master of your Reality.

✨ Reversing Aging with Dr. Jon Harmon — Copper Peptides, X39 & the Future of Youth Restoration | Michael Jaco

Unleashing Intuition Secrets

<answer>
- Dr. Harmon's Transformative Journey: After experiencing personal tragedy, including his niece's suicide and his son-in-law's murder, Dr. John Harmon transformed his medical practice to help family members suffering from anxiety, depression, and insomnia. A subsequent medical crisis involving a dental procedure that led to a staph infection in his wrist became a pivotal moment, leading him to focus on neurofeedback and brain health, eventually establishing Clear Mind Idaho.

- Copper Peptides and Aging Reversal: Dr. Harmon discovered the power of GHK copper peptides, which naturally decline after age 35. His research revealed that these peptides can reset 4,200 genes to a younger state, help repair DNA damage, and protect against genomic instability—one of the primary causes of aging. He documented these findings in his book "How to Reverse Aging."

- Telomere Protection and Regeneration: GHK copper peptides help protect telomeres—the protective caps on chromosomes that shorten with each cell division. By maintaining telomere length, copper peptides address one of the fundamental mechanisms of aging at the genetic level, potentially extending cellular lifespan.

- Mitochondrial Enhancement: The research shows GHK copper peptides enhance mitochondrial function by improving cytochrome C oxidase activity, a key enzyme in cellular energy production. This results in better cellular energy and improved oxygen utilization during exercise, allowing cells to better detoxify and repair themselves.

- Cognitive Function and Brain Health: GHK copper peptides play a crucial role in brain health, carrying copper across the blood-brain barrier where it's needed to make neurons, synapses, and neurotransmitters. They promote neural progenitor differentiation, increase growth factors, reduce brain inflammation after injury, and have anti-anxiety properties—addressing cognitive decline that typically begins around age 30.

- Stem Cell Activation and Regeneration: GHK copper peptides activate pluripotent stem cells and direct them toward damaged tissues like a "homing beacon." This stimulates the body's natural repair mechanisms, addressing the stem cell exhaustion that contributes to aging.

- Cardiovascular Protection: GHK copper peptides help normalize fibrinogen levels (high fibrinogen is the #1 predictor of stroke risk), support heart health by inhibiting heart failure through myostatin production, and promote capillary growth in hypoxic tissues. They also repair collagen and elastin in blood vessels, making them both strong and flexible, while reducing the risk of atherosclerosis.

- X39 Patch Technology: The LifeWave X39 patch uses photobiomodulation to elevate the body's production of GHK copper peptides. It works by reflecting specific light frequencies back into the body, stimulating the natural production of these peptides without introducing any external substances. Clinical studies have shown significant elevation of GHK copper peptides after seven days of patch use.

- Personal Transformation: Dr. Harmon shared his own remarkable health improvements, including the reversal of a right bundle branch block heart condition that had previously limited his exercise capacity. After using the X39 patch for several years, his heart function normalized and symptoms disappeared, demonstrating the real-world potential of this technology.

- Preventative Approach to Health: Dr. Harmon emphasizes the importance of using technologies like the X39 patch preventatively, not just for treating known conditions. Many health issues develop silently without symptoms, and daily activation of the body's regenerative systems may address problems before they manifest as diagnosable conditions.
</answer>

History! The most exciting and important things that have ever happened on the planet. Powerful kings, warrior queens, nomads, empires and expeditions. Historian Dan Snow and his expert guests bring all these stories to life and more in a daily dose of history. Join Dan as he digs into the past to make sense of the headlines and get up close to the biggest discoveries being made around the world today, as they happen. If you want to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ds.hh@historyhit.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ds.hh@historyhit.com</a>, we'd love to hear from you!

Sitting Bull and the Battle of Little Bighorn

Dan Snow's History Hit

<answer>
• Sitting Bull's Spiritual Vision: In June 1876, Sitting Bull, the Hunkpapa Lakota spiritual leader, experienced a powerful vision during a Sun Dance ceremony. After cutting pieces of flesh from his arms as an offering, he saw soldiers "swarming into the Lakota camp like grasshoppers" while the Lakota stood unharmed. He interpreted this as a prophecy that the Lakota would win a great victory if they stood together against the U.S. Army.

• The Great Plains and Its Peoples: The Great Plains stretch from Mexico to Canada, comprising the center of North America from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains. This grassland environment supported the American buffalo, which became central to the lifestyle of the indigenous peoples. The Lakota (Western Sioux) numbered about 15,000 people at their height, divided into seven tribes or "Oyets" who shared a language and intermarried fluidly.

• Sitting Bull's Leadership: Born around 1831 on the Grand River (a tributary of the Missouri), Sitting Bull began as a warrior but evolved into a spiritual leader and respected counselor among the Lakota. He embodied traditional Lakota values and advocated for avoiding conflict with white settlers when possible, though he would fight when necessary to defend his people's way of life.

• Escalating Tensions: In the early 1870s, the Northern Pacific Railroad began surveying Lakota territory, meeting resistance from indigenous peoples. The situation dramatically worsened in 1874 when Custer led an expedition to the Black Hills and discovered gold. This triggered a gold rush into land that was spiritually significant to the Lakota and protected by the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty.

• The Great Sioux War: The U.S. government's attempts to acquire the Black Hills and remove the Lakota from their hunting grounds led to the Great Sioux War (also called Sitting Bull's War or Custer's War). This 18-month conflict included 22 battles and skirmishes as the U.S. Army attempted to force the indigenous peoples onto reservations.

• The Battle of Little Bighorn: On June 25, 1876, Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer and the 7th Cavalry attacked a large encampment of nearly 5,000 Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho people with approximately 1,500 warriors. Custer divided his forces of about 600 men to attack from multiple directions, but the indigenous warriors quickly organized a defense and overwhelmed the soldiers.

• Custer's Last Stand: Custer and his immediate command of five companies (263 men) were completely annihilated. The indigenous forces surrounded them at what is now known as "Last Stand Hill" where they made their final defense before being killed to the last man. Sitting Bull himself did not participate in the fighting but had helped organize the defense and care for vulnerable people in the camp.

• Aftermath and Consequences: Despite this tactical victory, the strategic situation for the Lakota quickly deteriorated. The U.S. Army responded with overwhelming force, sending more troops under commanders like Nelson Miles who pursued the indigenous bands relentlessly, even in winter. Many, including Sitting Bull, fled to Canada but eventually returned due to starvation as the buffalo herds were hunted to near-extinction.

• Reservation Life and the Ghost Dance: After surrendering in 1881, Sitting Bull and his people were forced onto reservations where they faced harsh conditions, insufficient food, and forced cultural assimilation. In 1890, many Lakota embraced the Ghost Dance religion, which prophesied that if they performed specific dances and rituals, the white people would disappear and the buffalo would return.

• Sitting Bull's Death: In December 1890, authorities, concerned about Sitting Bull's influence and support of the Ghost Dance movement, attempted to arrest him. The arrest was mishandled, resulting in his death. His followers fled and joined with other Ghost Dancers, leading eventually to the Wounded Knee Massacre, one of the most tragic events in American history.

• Legacy: Despite the forced assimilation and ongoing challenges on reservations, the principles of kinship, family, and tribal identity that Sitting Bull championed remain strong among the Lakota today. There are also modern initiatives to reintroduce buffalo to ancestral grazing lands across the Midwest, connecting to the traditional way of life that Sitting Bull fought to preserve.
</answer>

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 Ep161: European Space Agency Increases Budget and Shifts Toward Commercial Model — Bob Zimmerman — The European Space Agency approved record budget allocations, increasing funding by approximately one-third to facilitate systematic transition toward commercial s

The John Batchelor Show

<answer>
- ESA's Record Budget Increase: The European Space Agency (ESA) recently held its triennial council meeting where member nations approved a budget increase of about one-third, resulting in the largest budget in the agency's history. This significant increase signals Europe's ambition to become a major player in the future of space exploration.

- Shift Toward Commercial Space: A substantial portion of the new budget (over $1 billion) is dedicated to the "European Launcher Challenge," a program designed to encourage and support rocket startup companies across Europe. Countries like Germany, France, and Spain have committed significant funding to foster these commercial space initiatives.

- Vega C Rocket Management Transition: The Vega C rocket, historically managed by ESA's commercial division Arianespace, is being transferred to its Italian manufacturer Avio. This represents a significant shift toward the capitalism model, allowing Avio to directly control and sell its own rocket after one more launch under Arianespace management.

- Launch Site Freedom: With the shift toward commercial operations, European rocket companies will now have the freedom to choose their own launch sites rather than being limited to the traditional French Guiana spaceport. This represents a fundamental change in how European space operations function, embracing competition and company-driven decisions.

- Australian Space Startups: Australia is emerging in the commercial space sector with two companies: Gilmour Space (which experienced a failed launch attempt) and At Space, which recently conducted a successful suborbital test of its rocket propulsion systems.

- Challenges in Transition: Despite the increased funding and stated ambitions to embrace a commercial model similar to NASA's approach, questions remain about ESA's ability to fully transition to a capitalism-based approach due to bureaucratic resistance and cultural differences across its 27 member nations.
</answer>

Timcast IRL is hosted by Tim Pool and delivers hard-hitting news and analysis on politics, culture, and current events. Featuring a wide range of guests, the show tackles topics like government overreach, tech censorship, and political division from an independent perspective. Expect uncensored discussions and sharp insights into today’s most controversial issues.

Drunk Raccoon Becomes Top US Story After Getting Plastered, Passing Out In Bathroom w/ Raw Egg Nationalist

Timcast IRL

<answer>
# Podcast Summary

Media Fatigue and the Viral Raccoon Story: The podcast opens by discussing how a story about a raccoon getting drunk at a liquor store became a top news story across major outlets like The New York Times, The Guardian, and Washington Post. This viral story indicates widespread political fatigue, as people are desperate for non-political content after years of intense political coverage.

The Death of Monoculture: The hosts analyze how the raccoon story exemplifies the fragmentation of American media consumption. They note that with only 50,000 searches making it a top Google trend, it shows how audiences have become highly fragmented, with no shared cultural touchpoints anymore, unlike previous eras when millions would follow the same stories or TV shows.

MAGA Coalition Fracturing: A significant discussion centers on how the right-wing coalition is fracturing, particularly after Charlie Kirk's murder. The hosts examine how Turning Point USA has formally addressed Candace Owens' conspiracy theories about Kirk's death, which have been dividing conservatives. They play a clip from Charlie Kirk's show responding to Owens' allegations.

Political Divisiveness and Geographic Hyperpolarization: The hosts discuss how America is becoming geographically hyperpolarized, with conservative people fleeing blue districts, making those districts more progressive, which in turn sends more far-left representatives to Congress. This creates a cycle where districts become increasingly polarized in opposite directions.

Candace Owens' Rhetoric and Audience: Tim Pool criticizes Candace Owens for using vague language and innuendo to build conspiracy theories without making specific claims, allowing her to avoid accountability while still generating views. The hosts suggest she appeals to a less sophisticated audience by using emotional, dramatic storytelling techniques.

The Tennessee Special Election: The podcast analyzes a recent special election in Tennessee where Democrats are celebrating a better-than-expected performance despite still losing. The hosts explain why this doesn't necessarily indicate a shift in the political landscape for 2026.

2026 Midterms Outlook: The hosts discuss the potential for Republicans to lose the House in 2026, particularly if they fail to address economic issues that matter to voters. They criticize Trump for downplaying inflation and economic struggles that regular Americans are experiencing.

Men Betting on WNBA Players' Menstrual Cycles: The hosts discuss a story about sports bettors tracking WNBA players' menstrual cycles to predict performance. They use this story to transition into a broader discussion about how non-political content consistently outperforms political content.

Luigi Manion Fan Phenomenon: The podcast examines why women are lining up at courthouses to see alleged murderer Luigi Manion, discussing female attraction to violent or dangerous men. This leads to a conversation about romance novels and female fantasy preferences.

Declining Interest in Political Content: The hosts discuss how engagement with political content is declining because viewers are tired of hearing the same narratives repeatedly. They suggest the political content market has reached "dopamine saturation," forcing creators to become increasingly outlandish to maintain attention.

Information Warfare and Dishonest Media: Tim Pool criticizes content creators who intentionally mislead their audiences for views and profit, including those who create fake debates or take clips out of context. He expresses frustration that truth and honesty are being sacrificed for engagement.

AI and Future Media Consumption: The hosts briefly touch on how AI technologies like ChatGPT are enabling people to create personalized content bubbles, further fragmenting the media landscape and isolating people in their own realities.

Audience Shifting to Culture from Politics: The podcast notes that audiences increasingly prefer cultural content over political content, with space weather and viral stories consistently outperforming serious political analysis in terms of views and engagement.
</answer>

Leo Laporte brings some of the most interesting personalities in technology together to talk about the most important issues. Fun, relaxed, informative and always entertaining, count on TWiT for the best tech podcasts in the world.



Intelligent Machines 848: Guaranteed Human

All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)

<answer>
The Fourth Intelligence Revolution: AI in Modern Espionage: Dr. Anthony Vinci, former clandestine intelligence officer and author of "The Fourth Intelligence Revolution," discusses how AI is transforming espionage. He identifies four eras of American intelligence work: the OSS era during WWII, the Cold War "golden era," the post-9/11 terrorism era, and now the AI era. Intelligence agencies like the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) are using AI to analyze the overwhelming amount of satellite imagery that human analysts alone couldn't process.

Foreign Information Warfare Through Consumer Technology: Dr. Vinci explains how apps like TikTok present national security concerns because they collect data from Americans and expose users to subtle information influence campaigns. He notes that TikTok has been sued by the Department of Justice for collecting data illegally, and research shows the app censors content about sensitive topics like Tiananmen Square while promoting content that portrays China's human rights record positively.

Personal Data as National Security Concern: The conversation highlights how ordinary citizens are now targets of foreign intelligence operations through their smartphones and apps. Unlike authoritarian countries where intelligence focuses on leadership, democracies are vulnerable because citizens make the decisions, making personal data collection and influence campaigns directed at average Americans a significant national security threat.

Apple's AI Leadership Shake-up: The team discusses Apple's AI struggles, including the departure of John Giannandrea, Apple's SVP for machine learning and AI strategy, who is "retiring" but effectively being removed from operational duties. This follows Apple's embarrassing delay of its Apple Intelligence features. Apple appears to be pivoting to using Google's Gemini model for Siri, reportedly paying Google $1 billion annually for the privilege.

Claude's "Soul Document" Revealed: A user discovered Claude 4.5 Opus's internal "Soul Overview" document - a 14,000-token instruction set that Anthropic confirmed is real. The document outlines Claude's values hierarchy: prioritizing safety and human oversight first, then ethical behavior, following Anthropic's guidelines, and lastly being helpful to users. The hosts debate whether this approach reflects an anthropomorphized view of AI models.

OpenAI's "Code Red" Response to Competition: OpenAI has declared a "code red" emergency to improve ChatGPT and compete with Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude models. This means delaying other initiatives, including planned advertising features and products like AI agents for shopping and health tasks. The competitive pressure is causing rapid advancements and strategic pivots among the major AI companies.

AI Music Generation Becomes Mainstream: The show discusses how AI music generation is evolving rapidly with Suno creating enough music to match Spotify's entire catalog every two weeks. Warner Music Group recently settled its copyright lawsuit with Suno, marking a shift toward acceptance in the industry. Jason Howell, a musician himself, sees positive uses for AI music tools as prototyping aids while acknowledging the complex issues around copyright and creativity.

American AI Anxiety vs. Global Optimism: Research shows Americans are significantly more concerned about AI than excited by it (50% concerned vs. 10% excited) compared to other countries. South Korea, Israel, Germany, and India show much more enthusiasm for AI. The hosts theorize this might be due to how heavily AI is marketed in America versus other countries, creating anxiety through constant exposure.

Higher Education Embraces AI Programs: American universities are rapidly developing AI departments and programs. MIT's "Artificial Intelligence and Decision Making" program has become the second most popular undergraduate major. This surge highlights both the economic opportunities in AI and students' concerns about remaining relevant in a rapidly changing job market.

AI's Environmental Impact Often Misrepresented: The discussion highlights how misinformation about AI's environmental impact, particularly water usage by data centers, has become internalized by the public. A controversial statistic claiming data centers use 1,000 times more water than a city of 88,000 people was off by a factor of 4,500, but such misleading information continues to shape public perception despite corrections.

Concerns About AI-Generated Content Replacing Human Work: Food bloggers are seeing traffic decline as AI-generated recipes (often with errors) appear in Google's search results. The hosts discuss the broader trend of AI summaries replacing links to original content across the internet, posing threats to content creators while often providing inferior information to users.

Public-Private AI Partnerships and National Security: Dr. Vinci advocates for better information sharing between government and private companies to compete with state-backed companies from China. He suggests the U.S. government should share more non-classified information from national labs with American companies, and argues this doesn't mean controlling private companies but creating mutually beneficial partnerships.

The Next Generation of Warfare: Dr. Vinci describes the Ukraine-Russia conflict as a testing ground for future warfare technologies, similar to how the Spanish Civil War previewed WWII technologies. The conflict showcases AI-powered drones, disinformation campaigns with manipulated video evidence, and other technologies that will likely evolve further in future conflicts.
</answer>

Dave Dameshek sets his gaze on the NFL landscape to analyze, celebrate and - when necessary - offer improvements to America’s true national pastime from a true fan’s perspective. Dave is frequently joined by players, as well as his NFL Network regulars to talk about the game of football and perhaps more importantly, the game called life. On this podcast, nothing is off-limits... Except some stuff.

Week 14 Game Previews + Kickers and Defenses to Stream in the Playoffs

NFL: The Dave Dameshek Football Program

<answer>
- Mike Evans' Return from Injury: The Buccaneers have opened the practice window for Mike Evans to return from a broken clavicle. His return could stabilize the Bucs offense and potentially elevate Mekhi Becton back to WR2 tier by drawing coverage away from him. The hosts generally agree Evans is worth stashing and would start him in his first game back.

- Jackson Dart's Playing Style Concerns: After taking big hits against the Patriots, Giants quarterback Jackson Dart stated he won't change his aggressive playing style. While Florio argues this isn't necessarily bad (noting running QBs don't get hurt more than pocket passers), others expressed concern about his longevity if he doesn't learn to slide or get out of bounds more consistently.

- Thursday Night Football Preview: For the Cowboys vs. Lions matchup, the hosts expect a high-scoring game with most Cowboys skill position players being startable, including Jake Ferguson who could reach double-digit fantasy points despite recent struggles. For Detroit, Amon-Ra St. Brown remains a game-time decision with injury concerns, which could increase Jameson Williams' underneath route usage if St. Brown sits.

- Fantasy Trust Falls: Several stars have been underperforming, creating tough playoff lineup decisions. The hosts recommended sitting Lamar Jackson (dealing with multiple injuries and projected for under 10 points), Justin Herbert (hand surgery recovery and tough Eagles matchup), and Justin Jefferson (who has drastically underperformed recently). DeAndre Swift and Kyle Pitts were considered trustworthy starts.

- Streaming Kickers and Defenses: For kicker streaming, look for teams that get to the red zone but don't punch it in consistently (like Houston and Tampa Bay), check weather conditions, and prefer indoor games. For defenses, target opponents that give up sacks and turn the ball over frequently, and consider planning ahead by picking up defenses with favorable playoff matchups.

- Rising Fantasy Options: RJ Harvey is establishing himself as a potential league-winner now that he has full control of the Broncos backfield. Chase Brown continues to excel for Cincinnati and could outproduce James Cook in their matchup. Trey McBride is performing at an elite level at tight end and should be prioritized in DFS over even top receivers.

- Sleeper Picks: This week's sleepers include Cowboys RB Malik Davis (who could see garbage time work if Dallas builds a big lead), Jets WR Adonai Mitchell (who leads the league in air yards the past two weeks), and Saints WR Devon Vaughn (whose route participation has jumped from 27% to about 90% since Brandon Cooks left).
</answer>

What The World Is Saying Today