A daily podcast of good news, heartwarming stories and some positive thoughts to help ya... seriously

Sharing is caring

Awesome News Daily

<answer>
Unprecedented Food-Sharing Behavior in Wild Orcas: Marine biologists have documented 34 instances over the past two decades where wild killer whales have actively attempted to share food with humans across four different oceans. The orcas drop fresh kills—including seals, sea otters, jellyfish, and seaweed—in front of people and wait for a response, representing the first detailed accounts of wild, non-domesticated animals intentionally trying to share food with humans.

Persistent and Game-Like Interactions: In seven documented cases, orcas tried multiple times after humans initially rejected their offerings, with some interactions evolving into what researchers describe as a "game of fetch." This persistent behavior occurs across orcas of all ages and appears to be driven by curiosity and their natural tendency to build relationships through food sharing within their own pods.

Evidence of Interspecific Altruism and Advanced Intelligence: Scientists classify this behavior as "interspecific generalized altruism" and believe it demonstrates evolutionary convergence of intelligence between higher-order primates and dolphins. The behavior suggests that orcas possess cognitive abilities and social intelligence that rival human intelligence, showcasing their extraordinary capacity for complex social interactions across species boundaries.
</answer>

South Carolina Lede is a podcast about the people, issues, and events shaping the Palmetto State. Join host Gavin Jackson and reporters from across the state each week for in-depth discussions of the biggest news affecting you, your family, and your fellow South Carolinians – from state politics and legislative happenings inside the state house to the ongoing effects of the pandemic and more. It’s the factual and timely information you need, with a dash of irreverent fun to keep it all interesting.

Pre Preview Season Season Preview

South Carolina Lede

<answer>
2026 Legislative Session Preview: House Republican leadership outlined priorities for the upcoming legislative session beginning January 13th, 2026, including continuing tax relief efforts toward zero income tax, accelerating infrastructure projects through SCDOT modernization, and pursuing tort and judicial reforms. The caucus of 69 members out of 88 Republicans emphasized working with all South Carolinians, the Senate, and Governor McMaster, as well as coordinating with the incoming Trump administration.

Congressional Redistricting Controversy: Speaker Murrell Smith deflected questions about pressure from national Republicans and the House Freedom Caucus to redraw South Carolina's only Democratic congressional district (the 7th) into a Republican one, stating processes are underway and discussions will continue in January. Smith confirmed no contact from the White House on the matter.

Abortion Not a Priority: Despite activist pushes, particularly in the Senate, there is no political appetite among House Republicans for new abortion restrictions. National Republicans, including Trump advisors, are warning the issue is a loser for the GOP in midterm elections. The closest related measure would target stopping mail-order abortion pills.

Major Drug Trafficking Bust: Attorney General Allen Wilson announced indictments against 12 defendants in the "Ganja Preneur" investigation for trafficking illegal THC products. Law enforcement seized approximately eight 26-foot box trucks containing over 15 tons of products, along with $2 million in proceeds and assets from wholesale distributors in Richland and Lexington counties.

Senate Race Poll Shows Competitive Race: A new poll commissioned by 314 Action found Democratic candidate Dr. Annie Andrews within striking distance of Senator Lindsey Graham, with 60% of voters saying it's time for someone new. However, Graham maintains strong fundraising with $14.5 million on hand and faces three primary challengers. The poll echoes 2020 polling that showed Jamie Harrison competitive before losing by 10 points.

Graham's Approval Challenges: A Winthrop poll found Graham with only 38% approval among all voters, though 70% of registered Republican voters approve. His approval rating among Republicans is significantly lower than other statewide officials and President Trump, who has endorsed Graham for his fifth term.

Senator Scott Opposes Netflix-Warner Bros Deal: Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott sent letters to the DOJ and FTC urging rigorous antitrust review of Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing concerns about streaming monopolization and impacts on moviegoers, talent, and the entertainment industry.

Measles Outbreak Update: The upstate measles outbreak has reached 126 cases (129 statewide for the year), with 42 new cases in the 10 days prior to recording. Currently 303 people are in quarantine and 13 in isolation, with no deaths reported. The Department of Public Health provides twice-weekly updates on this ongoing public health crisis.

Economic Development in Orangeburg: The newly formed Sodicea Apico Joint Venture announced a $120 million investment to build a manufacturing facility in Orangeburg producing ladder frames for Scout Motors, creating nearly 400 jobs. This follows controversy over Scout locating its headquarters in Charlotte rather than near its Blythewood manufacturing facility.
</answer>

Let's be honest: building a company from nothing is freaking hard. It has been for me. I grew my company Accelity from 0 to 7 figures with no partners and no funding. I'm also a startup mentor, a speaker, and a dedicated mother of three. Welcome to The Art of Entrepreneurship podcast—I’m your host, Jackie Hermes.

Listen in as I share all the mistakes I’ve made and, more importantly, what I’ve learned from them, with no fluff, and no rose-colored glasses. The Art of Entrepreneurship is a show where we cut through the BS and dig into what it actually takes to start and grow a business. 

I’ll be giving unfiltered advice 1 episode per week, up to 20 minute per episode. I want you to walk away from this podcast with the mindset and tools you need to be successful.

This podcast is for entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and busy professionals with a short attention span (like me)—you’ll get quick-hitting, actionable information in every single episode. If you give me your time, I promise it won't be wasted. Now let's get to work!

Selling your product from day one w/ Safeer Qureshi, angel investor and CEO at SPG Media

The Art Of Entrepreneurship

<answer>
Challenging the MVP Trap: Traditional advice pushes founders to build a "minimum viable product," but Safeer reframes this as the "maximum billable product" - focusing on perfection before launch. Instead, he advocates for getting someone to pay for your product immediately, even before it's fully built. Waiting to charge customers because you're in "beta mode" limits your ability to generate revenue and validate demand early.

Profit-First Mentality Over Vanity Metrics: Rather than chasing billion-dollar valuations, social media flexing with Lambos, or raising endless rounds of funding, Safeer prioritizes one question: "What's the fastest way to make profit today?" Building cash cows that generate $5K-10K monthly should take precedence over long-term planning and massive scale. This approach naturally leads to breaking traditional business rules that don't serve immediate profitability.

The Curse of Knowledge Among Experts: Successful entrepreneurs and MBA-holders often give advice that fits their current situation but doesn't apply to early-stage founders. They've forgotten the struggles of starting from zero and may recommend complex systems, five-year plans, and traditional playbooks that actually limit progress rather than enable it.

Simplify Until It Hurts: Safeer positions himself as "the dumbest person in the room" and isn't afraid to ask the same question 30 times in different ways until he truly understands. When you strip complexity from processes, you often find faster, more efficient solutions. One example: a mapping integration that originally took 10 seconds was simplified to milliseconds by breaking down the process until everyone fully understood it.

Pick Up the Phone Instead of Endless Back-and-Forth: Safeer shared how he and his business partners racked up a $10,000 lawyer bill going through traditional contract redlining processes. After finally getting on a phone call, they resolved everything quickly and realized they could have saved $8,500. Face-to-face and phone conversations often cut through complexity that email and formal processes create.

Education vs. Experience Debate: While Safeer acknowledges MBAs have value for understanding systems and processes, he would choose experience over education every time. Business education teaches objective truths and rigid systems, but real business requires instinctual understanding that only comes from the "beat down" of actually running a company. He would still encourage his own kids to get formal education to avoid the abuse of not being taken seriously.

Keep Doing Something Different Until It Works: When stuck, don't abandon your business - try different approaches within it. Safeer shared how Limitless Tire (now Canada's largest tire retailer) spent their last $40K testing multiple marketing channels instead of betting everything on one approach. The key is experimenting with small bets, doubling down on what works, and pivoting when something stops working.

Sell From Day One: The biggest mistake founders make is waiting to charge customers until the product is perfect. You should be selling as if your product is already built, even offering early access at premium prices. Getting customers before launch is one of the best feelings in business and validates your concept with actual money, not just interest.

Clarity Over Credentials: Founders often hide behind complexity and extensive planning because they're afraid to take simple action. Being willing to look "dumb" by asking basic questions and stripping things down to their essence leads to better understanding and faster execution than relying on impressive credentials or complicated frameworks.

</answer>

The "Aging Well Podcast" is about, well...aging. It's for people of all ages who are interested in aging successfully. The topics include the Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social dimensions of wellness as they relate to living as well and as long as possible, as well as the financial, legal, and housing questions that everyone has about aging well. Do you have a question you want answered or topic you want discussed on the "Aging Well Podcast"? Send us an email to agingwell.podcast@gmail.com or record your question for us to use in an upcoming episode at following link: <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/AgingWellPodcast">Record a message</a>

Caring for Aging Parents While Raising Kids: How to Navigate the Sandwich Generation | EP. 335

Aging Well Podcast

The Aging Well Podcast

<answer>
Understanding the Sandwich Generation: The "sandwich generation" refers to adults caring for aging parents while simultaneously raising their own children. This challenge is becoming increasingly common as more people delay having children until their 30s and 40s, meaning their parents may need care while their kids are still young and dependent.

Barbara Stratte's Personal Journey: Barbara's 90-year-old mother lives with her family after developing Alzheimer's and cognitive challenges. Her parents were older when they had her (mother was 42), putting Barbara ahead of her peers in experiencing eldercare responsibilities. She began sharing her caregiving journey on social media three years ago, discovering many others felt alone in similar situations.

Creating Resources for Overwhelmed Caregivers: Barbara wrote "When Roles Reverse: A Roadmap for Caring for Aging Parents," a concise 100-page workbook addressing common pain points from starting difficult conversations to end-of-life care. The book is intentionally brief and organized by topic, allowing overwhelmed caregivers to quickly find relevant information without reading cover-to-cover.

Essential First Steps for Caregivers: The two most critical documents to establish are a financial power of attorney and a medical directive (or healthcare power of attorney). These documents enable adult children to handle finances, communicate with healthcare providers, and make decisions when parents can no longer do so themselves, preventing significant complications and stress later.

The Iceberg Effect of Decline: When adult children first notice signs of decline—stacks of mail, expired food, dirty clothes, or questionable driving—there's typically much more happening beneath the surface. Most caregivers enter this role "hot," responding to emergencies rather than planning proactively, which increases stress and overwhelm.

Cognitive Decline Warning Signs: Important early interventions include getting hearing checked and ensuring hearing aids are properly serviced, as untreated hearing loss can mimic or accelerate cognitive decline. Schedule neurologist appointments early, as wait times can be 4-6 months. Look for signs beyond normal forgetfulness, like confusion about time of day or inability to complete familiar tasks.

Finding Affordable Care Solutions: Rather than expensive nursing care, Barbara employs a companion named Sally, a woman in her 60s found through community connections. Sally takes Barbara's mother on "field trips" around Oregon for 4-6 hours, four days per week at babysitter rates rather than nursing rates ($17-18/hour vs. $50+/hour), covered partially by long-term care insurance.

The Role Reversal Challenge: Starting conversations with parents about their care needs is often the biggest pain point. Using "I" statements rather than "you" statements reduces defensiveness. Frame requests around reducing your own stress rather than criticizing their capabilities, as the baby boomer generation particularly doesn't want to be a burden.

Preventing Caregiver Burnout: Self-care is critical—like putting on your own oxygen mask first. This includes setting clear boundaries with family members, communicating capacity limits to siblings and spouses, delegating tasks, and scheduling micro-activities (10-15 minutes) that restore energy. Receiving help is a strength, not a weakness.

Workplace Support for Sandwich Generation: Companies can help by raising awareness, providing education through HR departments, offering caregiver resources, and creating supportive policies. Wealth managers are often on the front lines of these conversations. The "silver tsunami" of aging baby boomers is creating urgent need for workplace eldercare benefits alongside childcare support.

Sibling Dynamics and Communication: Sibling conflicts are common in caregiving situations. Open communication about individual capabilities, regular check-ins, and clear division of responsibilities help. Even if one person handles most care, others can provide specific support like financial assistance, emotional encouragement, or taking on particular tasks.

Financial and Housing Considerations: Many parents have long-term care insurance that can cover companion care if the caregiver obtains proper certification. Barbara helped her mother downsize from independent living to a retirement home, then ultimately moved her into their home in a separate living space with independent entrance—though she emphasizes this rare setup isn't necessary or possible for everyone.

Unexpected Gifts of Caregiving: Despite challenges, caregiving offers profound opportunities for connection, service, and personal growth. Being in service to others increases dopamine, lowers stress, and creates meaning. The relationship evolves in beautiful ways, providing moments of deep appreciation and love, even when cognitive decline is present.

Healing Through Service: Even those with difficult parental relationships can find healing through providing care within appropriate boundaries. One woman who hadn't spoken to her father in years found peace by ensuring he had proper care, doing for him what she never received, coordinating help through neighbors rather than direct involvement.

Aging Well Through Joy and Gratitude: Barbara defines aging well as living in joy, gratitude, health, and wholeness—feeling loved and being love. Even her mother with Alzheimer's is "aging well" because she's thriving in joy. Barbara's personal practice includes waking early for quiet time, setting daily intentions, drinking warm lemon water, and exercising before her family wakes.

</answer>

As an organizational psychologist, Adam Grant believes that great minds don't think alike; they challenge each other to think differently. In Re:Thinking with Adam Grant, he has lively discussions and debates with some of the world's most interesting thinkers, creators, achievers, and leaders—from Lin-Manuel Miranda to Brené Brown to Mark Cuban, and Olympic medalists to Nobel laureates to Oscar winners. By diving inside their minds, Adam is on a mission to uncover bold insights and share surprising science that can make us all a little bit smarter. Tune in to Re:Thinking with Adam Grant. You might just be inspired to let go of some old ideas and embrace some new ones.

Margaret Atwood on what AI can’t replace

ReThinking

<answer>
AI's Limitations in Creative Writing: Margaret Atwood argues that AI cannot produce truly original creative writing because it lacks a "soul" - a human mind behind it. While AI can handle formulaic writing like romantic fiction or company reports by following patterns, it struggles with original voice and character development. She demonstrates AI's shortcomings through examples like its failure to understand dystopias (creating "Weeping Willows of Winnipeg" without walls or oppression) and producing "singing chiggers" when asked to write about bird banding.

The Value of Writing in Others' Styles: As a graduate student in the 1960s, Atwood trained by writing in the styles of famous authors and identifying passages by century and author. This practice taught her about voice and craft, though she emphasizes this is fundamentally different from AI's data scraping because human writers bring intentionality and understanding to imitation, rather than mechanically combining elements.

The Motivation Behind Her First Memoir: At 86, Atwood wrote her first memoir, "The Book of Lives," after initially resisting the idea. She distinguished a memoir from an autobiography by focusing on what she actually remembers - stupid things she did, evil things others did to her, catastrophes, near-death experiences, and high points - rather than chronologically documenting her entire life and career.

Childhood Bullying and Power Dynamics: Atwood recounts being tormented by a trio of nine-year-old girls, an experience she later fictionalized in "Cat's Eye." Having grown up mostly around boys and without female social models, she was unprepared for girls' social dynamics and believed what her tormentors told her. She learned that bullies' power depends on victims believing in it, comparing the revelation to Alice in Wonderland's moment of saying "you're nothing but a pack of cards."

Heroes Need Monsters, Not Vice Versa: Atwood explores the asymmetrical relationship between heroes and villains - while heroes require monsters to slay in order to become heroes, monsters have no need for heroes. She quotes a Polish resistance fighter who said to pray you never have the opportunity to be a hero, because such opportunities always involve monsters, and many would-be heroes die before the successful one arrives.

Living with Enemies and Being Disagreeable: Atwood embraces having enemies as part of life, noting that many are now dead. She's more interested in lists where she features as someone else's enemy due to her political stands and work with PEN International defending imprisoned writers. At 86, she's unconcerned about being unpopular or challenging conventional wisdom, describing herself as "uncancellable" since nobody can fire her and she's unlikely to say anything career-destroying.

Book Bans Backfire Spectacularly: Research shows that banning books completely fails to reduce reader interest and often increases it, while teenagers exposed to frequently banned books show no negative effects on grades or behavior. In fact, they read more for fun and volunteer more. Atwood suggests giving awards to book banners since their net result is positive, and notes that schools with well-staffed libraries see students' grades improve.

The Educational Value of "Forbidden" Reading: Atwood describes growing up with three types of books: those studied in school, her parents' eclectic collection, and "forbidden" books she'd read while babysitting or find in drugstores with trashy covers. She ended up reading world classics like "War and Peace" and "1984" because publishers put them in lurid covers with cleavage, making her think she was getting forbidden content. This diverse reading proved highly educational.

Writing as Work, Not Inspiration: The worst advice Atwood received was from an undergraduate advisor who told her to forget writing and graduate school and "find a nice man and marry him." Her best advice for writers is that you must actually do the writing - it's work that requires setting aside hours and learning the craft, like practicing piano. You can't sit down and expect to produce a sonata without learning to play.

The Political Concerns Around AI: While Atwood dismisses concerns about AI replacing creative writers, she identifies deepfakes for political propaganda as AI's most dangerous capability. She's more worried about AI's potential for political manipulation than its impact on literature, though she notes certain types of formulaic writing (ad copy, journalism) may be more vulnerable to replacement.

Writers Don't Retire, They Only Get Worse: Atwood acknowledges her own saying that writers don't retire but get worse over time, though she hasn't reached that point yet. She explains her biggest fear isn't being cancelled but writing a terrible book that gets past her editors, causing readers to lose trust that opening her books will provide an enjoyable experience.

Humanity's Capacity for Both Good and Evil: In response to a forensic psychiatrist's claim that knowing what walks the streets would keep you indoors, Atwood offers a balanced view: while default human responses to tragedy often involve kindness, some people exploit chaos. Most humans hover in the center between extremes of good and evil, with different definitions of what constitutes right and wrong - sometimes as trivial as whether toilet paper should roll from the top or bottom.

</answer>

A Podcast For The People About The People. The AdTechGod ® Pod celebrates the Minds Behind Adtech and offers an engaging platform where listeners can discover the stories and insights of the individuals driving the advertising technology industry. This podcast shines a spotlight on the creative and innovative minds that make adtech great, providing a unique perspective on the people behind the technology that shapes our digital advertising experiences. All guests appearing on the adtech god podcast are invited participants; they do not provide compensation to AdTechGod for their appearance. The podcast's funding is provided through preroll and midroll advertisements, which are sponsored by various companies. If you are interested in being a guest or advertising on the AdTechGod Pod (The Adtech God Podcast) please visit https://www.adtechgod.com/adtechgod-pod.

Ep. 112 Programmatic Partnerships with Purpose: Andrew Cassin on Growth & Empathy Ad Tech Future

AdTechGod Pod

<answer>

Career Journey Through Adtech Evolution: Andrew Cassin's 15-year career began with an internship at Forbes.com in 2010, where he witnessed the publisher's digital transformation and early programmatic adoption. He progressed through key roles at Rubicon Project (including their IPO), Kinetics (focused on video), Equativ (helping build their US market presence), and now serves as Senior Director of Programmatic Partnerships at Cadent. Each role allowed him to be on the ground floor of building teams and solutions during pivotal industry moments.

From "Set It and Forget It" to Solution Selling: Programmatic partnerships have evolved dramatically from volume-based, transactional deals to strategic, consultative relationships. Today's partnerships require understanding the "why" behind every deal setup, not just executing private marketplace agreements. Partners must align solutions with both current client needs and future roadmaps, focusing on long-term relationships rather than quick wins.

Cadent's Strategic Expansion with ViewPlanner: Cadent recently acquired ViewPlanner to bridge the gap between traditional linear television and digital video. This acquisition enables the company to connect fragmented audiences across linear TV, CTV, online video, and now YouTube, representing a necessary evolution from being primarily known as a linear-focused company to becoming a comprehensive video advertising solution provider.

Rising Transparency and Supply Path Standards: Buyers and agencies are demanding significantly more transparency from SSPs, particularly around supply path optimization and inventory quality. Cadent has approached this by building clean, direct paths to publisher inventory from the start. The industry standard-setting organizations establish foundational requirements, while brands and agencies holding the budgets ultimately determine which partners meet their specific quality standards.

How Personal Health Challenges Reshaped Professional Approach: Andrew's recent cancer diagnosis fundamentally changed his perspective on both professional and personal relationships. Professionally, it increased his empathy and made him more thoughtful about outreach and meetings, preferring personal connections over PowerPoint presentations. Personally, he focuses on enhancing the quality of connections rather than quantity, recognizing that many others in the industry may be fighting similar battles silently.

Industry Support and the Power of Vulnerability: When Andrew publicly shared his diagnosis in characteristic fashion through a long blog post, he received genuine, sincere outreach from colleagues spanning his entire career, high school friends, and even strangers in the industry. The response demonstrated that despite potential oversaturation of "thoughts and prayers" messaging, authentic support within the adtech community remains strong and meaningful.

Resources and Mentorship for Industry Newcomers: Today's adtech professionals have unprecedented access to learning resources including trade publications like Ad Exchanger, certification courses, webinars, and formal mentorship programs like 212 and Oh Hello. LinkedIn remains one of the most underutilized yet valuable tools for industry networking and learning. Building a "board of mentors" is crucial for career development in ways that weren't available during the early "wild west" days of programmatic.

Optimism for Innovation Despite Negative Headlines: While media tends to amplify negative news and controversial headlines, the reality is that most adtech companies are successfully adapting to changes around AI, privacy regulations, and evolving consumption habits. The industry's capacity for innovation remains strong, with new companies emerging and established players pivoting to meet challenges. The bumpy road ahead doesn't signal catastrophe but rather ongoing evolution and opportunity.

</answer>

Conspiracy theories, melted online communities and cursed media — we pry open the cracks in consensus reality and journey into the hidden worlds below. The QAA Podcast is a mix of reporting, comedy, and history hosted by Jake Rockatansky, Travis View, and Julian Feeld along with co-hosts Annie Kelly, Liv Agar and Brad Abrahams. Formerly known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.

Candace Owens Goes Rogue (Premium E316) Sample

QAA Podcast

<answer>
Candace Owens' Unique Brand of Conspiracy Promotion: Unlike many right-wing conspiracists whose theories serve a unified reactionary agenda, Candace Owens appears motivated purely by attention-grabbing and self-interest. She promotes whatever wild theories land in her inbox regardless of whether they aggravate other right-wing media figures, have relevance to American audiences, or align with broader conservative narratives. Examples include her promotion of the theory that Brigitte Macron is secretly a trans woman (which got her sued by the Macrons) and her current conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk's assassination.

Conspiracy Theories About Charlie Kirk's Assassination: Owens rejects the mainstream narrative that Kirk was killed by Tyler Robinson acting alone with no accomplices. Instead, she has spent three months promoting wild theories alleging his death was part of an international conspiracy possibly involving Israel, Egypt, and France. She has even implied that Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, is helping cover up the supposed truth behind the assassination.

Erika Kirk's Media Tour Against Conspiracy Theorists: Charlie Kirk's widow has launched an extensive media campaign against conspiracy theorists, particularly targeting Owens without initially naming her directly. She appeared on Fox News' "Outnumber" and was interviewed by CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, where she directly told Owens to "stop" profiting from lies about her husband's death. Kirk accused Owens of making "hundreds and thousands of dollars every single episode" by promoting these conspiracies.

Right-Wing Media Figures Turn on Owens: The allegations have sparked furious outcry against Owens from other right-wing media personalities. Tim Pool notably exploded at her, calling her "a fucking evil scumbag" and "a degenerate," accusing her of "burning everything down" while gloating and smiling, and criticizing other conservatives for lacking the courage to call her out.

Deepening Fault Lines in the Conservative Media Ecosystem: The hosts observe that this conflict is exposing longstanding divisions within right-wing media that have always existed but are now becoming more visible. The Candace Owens situation is serving as a catalyst or "spark" that could ignite broader conflicts between different factions who fundamentally disagree with each other despite being grouped together in the conservative movement.

The Degradation of Major News Networks: The hosts criticize CBS News for its dramatic decline in quality, noting how the network went from legendary journalists like Walter Cronkite to Bari Weiss producing "Libs of TikTok level" content and conducting reality TV-style interviews with Erika Kirk that prioritize spectacle over journalism.
</answer>

The Campus2Canton.com team brings you a network of podcasts that covers every aspect of football. From College Fantasy Football to betting/DFS, dynasty fantasy football, and even recruiting, tune in every day of the week for your daily football fix. For additional content, check out our YouTube page as well.

Campus Life Episode 274 - Coaching Carousel and Transfer QBs

Campus 2 Canton

<answer>
Transfer Portal Quarterbacks - Swordsby, Raiola, and Lagway: Three major quarterbacks entered the transfer portal recently. Brandon Swordsby from Cincinnati is the highest-rated player in the portal according to 247 Sports, with his girlfriend committing to Texas Tech volleyball strongly suggesting that's his likely destination. Dylan Raiola from Nebraska entered after his uncle's firing, with speculation about potential landing spots like Miami. DJ Lagway's Florida tenure is considered a failure, with concerns about his attitude and limited appeal to top programs despite his high portal rating.

Florida's Hiring of John Summerall: The hosts view Summerall's move from Tulane to Florida as one of the best hires of the cycle, with excitement about offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner joining him. They believe this is a better hire than Lane Kiffin would have been, especially considering the resource commitment difference. Florida's current roster has promising wide receivers like Dallas Wilson and Vernell Brown, but needs a quarterback solution for next season.

Eric Morris to Oklahoma State: Considered a strong hire for Oklahoma State specifically because of the Big 12's more level playing field. Morris brings an up-tempo, receiver-friendly offensive approach that should translate well. The hire makes sense as a "bridge" situation given Will Hammond's injury concerns, and Morris has proven he can develop receivers and run productive offenses at lower levels.

Will Stein to Kentucky: While viewed as an excellent hire for Kentucky, there are concerns about the program's ceiling in the SEC due to basketball being the priority sport. Kentucky has some interesting incoming receiver talent (Kenny Darby, Dallas Dickerson) and Cutter Bowley showed improvement as quarterback. The hire represents Kentucky understanding their limitations and making a smart, sustainable choice.

Lane Kiffin to LSU: Though Kiffin is expected to maintain his offensive production at LSU, year one presents challenges with a complete roster overhaul needed. The Tigers have lost most of their wide receivers, have a weak running back room, and no quarterback currently on the roster. The hosts remain optimistic about Kiffin's ability to work with various quarterbacks but want to see who he brings in before making strong predictions.

Tosh Lupoi to Cal and JKS Staying: This is considered one of the most interesting hires of the cycle. Lupoi hired a 29-year-old offensive assistant from the Buccaneers as OC, showing an aggressive approach to elevate Cal's program. With five-star QB JKS recommitting to Cal, the program could become a fantasy-relevant team over the next few years despite historically low expectations.

Brian Hartline to USF: While a reasonable gamble for USF, there are concerns about Hartline's lack of experience calling plays or developing his own offensive scheme, as he operated within Ryan Day's system at Ohio State. The hire works as a developmental bet for a program like USF, but the hosts aren't actively pursuing USF players for fantasy purposes yet.

Philosophy on Coaching Buyouts and Market Value: The hosts believe only three to four coaches in college football (Kirby Smart, Dan Lanning, Ryan Day, and potentially a few others) are worth significant buyouts. They argue most coaches are replaceable and success is more about resource allocation than individual coaching prowess, evidenced by how much the competitive landscape has flattened recently.

Penn State's Matt Campbell Hire and NIL Strategy: Leaked audio revealed Penn State's NIL allocation under James Franklin was heavily skewed toward seniors, with playing time correlated to NIL money. Campbell may be able to improve roster construction through better NIL distribution. The hosts debate whether Penn State needs to pursue an expensive quarterback in the portal or can develop Beau Pribula/bring in a mid-tier transfer.

Coaching Hire Impact on Existing Players: Several coaching changes could significantly affect fantasy-relevant players. At Auburn, Alex Golesh's hiring is positive for receiver development despite players entering the portal. At Kentucky, the hire should benefit existing pieces like Kaden Durham. At Oklahoma State, the situation could provide value opportunities on underpriced returning players.

Incoming Freshman Talent to Watch: Specific freshmen mentioned as immediate fantasy contributors include Davian Gross at Florida (4-star receiver with 350 yards in state championship game) and Jameson Powell at Oregon State (over 3,500 career receiving yards, 46 touchdowns). These players represent value opportunities before the market adjusts to their talent level.

Future Transfer Portal Trends: Discussion of whether more top quarterback recruits will follow Raiola's path of choosing lesser programs for immediate playing time, then transferring up after gaining experience. Examples include Jared Curtis to Vanderbilt and Keyshawn Henderson to Houston, with next year's portal potentially including players like JKS and Malik Washington who took this approach.

</answer>

Know Thyself is a community supporting you to KNOW the true nature of yourself and the world around you, THRIVE in your health, wealth, and relationships – ultimately empowering you to CREATE and share your true self with the world.

Each week André Duqum interviews experts in their field; ranging from spiritual educators to cutting edge scientists, heart-led creatives &amp; more on topics such as the true nature of ‘Self’, “what is reality?,” and exploring the fundamental pillars we all need to unlock our fullest potential.

Contributing to birthing a more beautiful world, one episode at a time.

Know Thyself

<answer>
The Crisis of Menopausal Women and Its Hidden Meaning: Dr. Mindy Pelz discovered that women aged 45-55 experience the highest rate of suicide, and 70% of post-40 divorces are initiated by women. Rather than viewing menopause as purely negative, she explores it as a profound neurological transformation where the brain prunes neurons associated with people-pleasing and makes room for independence, authentic self-expression, and leadership. This physiological process is designed to help women transition from living for external validation to discovering their true internal purpose.

The Three Hormonal Brain Transformations in Women's Lives: Women experience three major neurological pruning events—puberty (shifting from parental attachment to independence), postpartum (enhancing intuition to care for helpless infants), and menopause (removing people-pleasing tendencies to enable authentic leadership). Each hormonal shift rewires the brain for its next evolutionary purpose, with menopause specifically designed to create wise elders who can think independently and lead communities.

The Grandmother Hypothesis and Evolutionary Purpose: Anthropological research reveals that postmenopausal women were evolutionary heroines who kept human species alive. When women lost their menstrual cycles, tribes recognized them as protectors and food foragers. These grandmothers would trek seven hours daily gathering food while men hunted (successfully only 3% of the time), ultimately feeding women, children, and ensuring species survival. Their enhanced fitness, cognition, and social leadership abilities made them indispensable to tribal survival.

Cultural Conditioning and the Loss of Authentic Self: Research by Carol Gilligan shows that by age 13, girls learn they are worthy only when selfless, leading to decades of people-pleasing behavior. This cultural programming teaches women to abandon their authentic desires in favor of external approval. Menopause becomes a neurological wake-up call forcing women to confront lives built on others' expectations rather than their own values, explaining the crisis many experience during this transition.

From Power Over to Power Within: Dr. Pelz distinguishes between patriarchal "power over" dynamics (domination and submission) and the "power within" or "power together" approach that menopausal women are neurologically designed to embrace. This shift involves unhooking from external validation systems and finding worth internally, creating deeper connections through authentic relating rather than performance-based relationships. The fires she survived amplified this realization, forcing her to examine every aspect of her life.

The Liberating Statement "I'm Not Okay": During the Palisades fires while leading 100,000 people through a water fast, Dr. Pelz made a breakthrough admission: "I'm not okay." This vulnerability freed her from the exhausting performance of constant competence and resonated deeply with others who also weren't okay. This authentic admission became a doorway to genuine connection and self-acceptance, challenging the cultural expectation that women must always have everything together.

Neurochemical Changes and Lifestyle Solutions: Estrogen stimulates over 12 neurochemicals including dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and BDNF. As estrogen declines during perimenopause, women experience mood swings, anxiety, and depression—not because they need medication, but because their neurochemical system is transforming. Rather than just prescribing HRT, women can actively support these neurochemicals through lifestyle: novelty for dopamine, connection for oxytocin, sunlight for serotonin, and new learning for neuroplasticity.

The Metabolic Shift and Fasting: After 40, women's brains and bodies lose the ability to efficiently use glucose, making ketones the superior fuel source. The anthropological grandmother would fast approximately 17 hours daily while foraging, naturally accessing ketones for sustained energy and mental clarity. Modern women can support their menopausal transition by cleaning up their diet, eliminating ultra-processed foods, and practicing intermittent fasting to fuel their transforming brains properly.

Resilience Through Adversity Creates Wisdom: Using the caterpillar-to-butterfly metaphor, transformation requires resistance and dissolution. The caterpillar must resist its own transformation to amplify its immune system enough to completely dissolve into "goo" before the imaginal cells create the butterfly. Similarly, women must stay present with difficult emotions during menopause—depression, anxiety, rage—as these feelings contain important messages about misalignment between their authentic selves and their constructed lives.

The Role of Solitude and Nervous System Regulation: Menopausal women become increasingly sensitive to environmental stimuli, requiring isolation to regulate their nervous systems. Dr. Pelz practiced daily "dates with grief," slowed down all activities, changed lighting to red/orange tones, and used chanting music to stimulate her vagus nerve. This intentional solitude wasn't avoidance but necessary space to process accumulated trauma and discover her authentic desires without external input overwhelming her system.

Environmental Toxins and the "Toxic Dump" of Menopause: During menopause, stored toxins—especially heavy metals like lead and mercury—are released from bones and redistributed to fat-rich areas like the brain, amplifying cognitive symptoms. Lead causes "brain fog" while mercury increases anxiety and OCD tendencies. Women must minimize new toxin exposure through clean beauty products, food, and environment while supporting natural detox pathways through lymphatic movement, fiber, chlorophyll, sleep, and potentially therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE).

Psychedelic Medicines as Transformation Tools: Dr. Pelz extensively experimented with holotropic breathwork (releasing body-stored trauma), EMDR (reprogramming subconscious beliefs), microdosing psilocybin (mood stabilization through 5HT2a receptors that estrogen also uses), and MDMA (dissolving the default mode network to separate inherited beliefs from authentic self). She particularly emphasizes MDMA's power to reveal how many internal voices belong to parents and others rather than oneself, though integration requires reconstructing life around newly discovered authentic values.

Creating Your Support Circle: Women need three types of people during this transition: Butterflies (wise elders who've completed the transformation), Anchors (listeners who hold space without fixing), and Potentialists (people who remind you of your highest self when you want to lash out or regress). This circle becomes more important than any romantic relationship, and women should ruthlessly eliminate people who don't support their transformation, even if temporarily isolating themselves completely to discern who truly serves their evolution.

Guidance for Men Supporting Menopausal Partners: Men should understand that women's mood swings aren't personal but neurological, requiring listening rather than fixing. The metaphor of "Marriage 3.0" helped Dr. Pelz and her husband release old patterns and co-create new ways of relating. Men should ask "What are you discovering about yourself?" rather than trying to keep women tethered to who they used to be. Supporting a woman's transformation strengthens relationships rather than threatening them, as the woman who emerges is more authentic and connected.

The Billion Woman Revolution: With one billion women currently in menopause globally, Dr. Pelz envisions this as humanity's greatest untapped leadership resource. Rather than becoming invisible through anti-aging obsession, postmenopausal women are neurologically designed to be truth-tellers, wise elders, and community leaders. The culture's fear of aging women's power has created systems to keep them small, but embracing this transformation could create unprecedented social change through a billion women standing in their unique truth simultaneously.
</answer>

Tough decisions rattle us all to the core.  But for our guests on One Decision— the choices they are up against can also shape history.  No pressure!  They take us through all of their doubts, emotions and—sometimes unexpected--consequences.
A fresh take on foreign policy.
Hear the former head of Mi6, Sir Richard Dearlove alongside international journalists as they analyse, interview, and discuss.

In Brief: What is Ukraine Sacrificing for Peace

One Decision

<answer>
Ukraine Negotiations Progress and Key Compromises: Recent face-to-face talks between Steve Witkoff (representing the US) and President Zelensky mark significant movement in peace negotiations. NATO membership for Ukraine is effectively off the table, which was always implicitly unrealistic but represents an important public concession from Ukraine. The discussion has shifted to security guarantees, which would likely include continued intelligence support and aerial cover from aircraft based outside Ukraine, but definitely not boots on the ground.

Territory in Donbas Remains the Critical Sticking Point: Despite progress on other fronts, the surrender of territory in the Donbas region could still cause negotiations to collapse entirely. This territorial issue represents the fundamental disagreement that may prove insurmountable, with Ukraine unwilling to cede land permanently to Russia despite pressure to do so.

Ukraine's Strategic Softening of Rhetoric: Ukraine is deliberately demonstrating its willingness to negotiate and make concessions to contrast itself with Russia's intransigence. By publicly watering down demands like NATO membership, Ukraine positions itself as the reasonable, democratic, peace-loving party while painting Russia as illogical and unpredictable. This strategy aims to maintain Western support even if negotiations fail, as it shows Russia is the obstacle to peace.

Frozen Russian Assets Controversy: European nations are pressuring Belgium to release Russian funds (held in Euroclear bank) to support Ukraine, but France is being hypocritical by holding approximately 20 billion itself while remaining secretive and refusing to release those funds. This highlights divisions and inconsistencies in European support for Ukraine.

Ukraine's Deep Skepticism About Security Guarantees: Ukrainian officials express profound hurt and frustration, referencing the previous broken promises when Ukraine gave up nuclear weapons in exchange for security assurances that weren't honored. Any new security guarantee would need to be extraordinarily robust to restore trust, making negotiations more complex.

Trump's Problematic Influence on Negotiations: Trump appears to be "drinking the Putin Kool-Aid" by accepting the narrative that Russia is winning and pressuring Ukraine to make a deal before things get worse. His administration's reluctance to escalate support, combined with his apparent desire to claim credit for ending the war, makes him a potentially dangerous factor in negotiations.

The Election Legitimacy Question: Trump has suggested Zelensky's position isn't legitimate because elections were canceled due to wartime constitutional provisions. There are concerns that pushing for new elections could result in a Russian-friendly candidate being installed who would be more amenable to concessions, and Trump might not oppose such an outcome.

Switzerland's Significant Security Policy Shift: Switzerland's announcement about realigning its security policy, while diplomatically understated, likely signals engagement with NATO despite its traditional neutrality. This represents an important indicator of how seriously European nations are taking the deteriorating security situation, given Switzerland's strategic position and careful approach to neutrality.

Consistent Pattern of "Too Little, Too Late" Western Support: Throughout the conflict, the Biden administration provided weapons reluctantly, constrained by fears of nuclear escalation and concerns about provoking political crisis in Russia. This pattern of insufficient and delayed support has weakened Ukraine's position throughout the war.

Trump's Unpredictability as Domestic Pressures Mount: As Trump faces domestic challenges including midterm elections, inflation concerns, and the impact of tariffs on farmers, his unpredictability in foreign policy could intensify. This adds another dangerous variable to an already precarious situation for Ukraine in the coming months.
</answer>

From ghostly phantoms to UFOs, Danny Robins investigates real-life stories of paranormal encounters. So, are you Team Believer or Team Sceptic?Written and presented by Danny Robins
Editor and Sound Designer: Charlie Brandon-King
Music: Evelyn Sykes
Theme Music by Lanterns on the Lake
Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

Series 5: Case 8: Revenants and Revelations

Uncanny

<answer>
Bluebell Hill Road Ghosts Gain Credibility: Multiple new witnesses have come forward about paranormal experiences on Bluebell Hill near Maidstone, Kent, including Andy who in 1998 witnessed a woman in a wedding dress run in front of his car then disappear, and retired Chief Superintendent Michael who responded to a 1972/73 emergency call where a driver reported hitting a woman, but when police arrived and lifted the blanket covering the "body," nothing was there.

Toxic Popcorn Theory for Road Ghosts: Dr. Kieran O'Keefe proposed that mycotoxins from improperly stored popcorn at the cinema could have caused Joe and George to hallucinate the screaming man in their car bonnet. This theory received significant support from microbiologist Richard Hebden, though it provoked considerable debate among listeners.

Terry Lovelace's Alien Implant Mysteriously Disappeared: The metal object found in Terry's leg from the Devil's Den UFO case was never surgically removed or analyzed. Terry arranged to have it removed in Mexico in 2018, but before the procedure, he woke up with unexplained puncture wounds in both legs and the implant was gone from X-rays, leading him to believe "they came back and got their merchandise."

Triangle UFO Sightings Span Decades and Continents: Multiple listeners reported seeing large, silent, triangular craft similar to what Terry and Toby witnessed in 1977, including Kathleen Williams who saw one in Cheltenham, England in 1969 with her ex-military father. The consistency of descriptions across time and geography raises questions about whether this represents secret military technology or something else.

Bath's Haunted Plumbing Has Historical Precedent: Paranormal researcher CJ Romer revealed that Virginia's case of malfunctioning taps and plumbing mirrors a 1963 case in Bath where water climbed out of buckets and up walls despite complete plumbing replacement, and where books and curtains spontaneously caught fire—phenomena strikingly similar to events on Virginia's street.

Yorkshire Farmhouse Activity Potentially Explained by Natural Causes: Listeners proposed compelling skeptical theories for Louise's Old Jim case, including low-flying Chinook helicopters on training routes that could shake windows and rattle objects, and small earthquakes common in North Yorkshire that could explain both the physical disturbances and the dog's fearful reaction.

Stockport's Prehistoric Apparitions: The ghost caveman that Tasha witnessed connects to an earlier Uncanny case where another witness, Henrietta, also reported seeing figures in animal skins in Stockport, suggesting either a pattern of time slip experiences or some other recurring phenomenon in that specific area.

Brighton Grove: An Entire Haunted Street Emerges: Following the Gough Poltergeist episode, numerous former residents of Brighton Grove in Newcastle contacted the show reporting paranormal experiences, including Jennifer Taylor (1967-1986) who heard footsteps and smelled pipe tobacco, Fraser Borwick (1981-83) whose guests experienced doors flying open and strange shouting, and someone who lived on nearby Crossley Terrace where all five housemates independently experienced a presence they named "Fred."

Lieutenant Frederick Fenwick as Potential Spirit: Listener Ellen Carden identified Lt. Frederick Fenwick, a test pilot who died in a 1919 aircraft accident and lived on Brighton Grove, as a possible explanation for the "Fred" entity reported by multiple witnesses on and near the street.

Human Remains Desecration Connected to Brighton Grove Hauntings: Jules, a former polytechnic student, revealed that in 1984 she visited a house on Brighton Grove where she saw a human skull on the television and was told about a "bone flute" made from remains taken from nearby Westgate Road Cemetery. This connected to a major scandal when students were arrested and jailed for 18 months in 1987 for grave robbing and creating Tibetan thigh bone trumpets, which according to Tibetan Buddhism can summon hungry spirits and demons.

Timeline of Desecration Aligns with Paranormal Activity: The grave desecration at Westgate Road Cemetery occurred in autumn 1984, and the convicted students made femur bones into flutes meant to "release the souls of the dead." This timing corresponds with various paranormal reports from Brighton Grove and surrounding streets throughout the 1980s and 1990s, suggesting a potential causal connection.

</answer>

The Young Turks is Home of The Progressives. Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian and a host of progressive voices deliver the news and provocative commentary. Whether you are seeking a breakdown of current events, politics and the mainstream media or just a quick laugh, the TYT daily podcast will always keep you informed and entertained.

Bondi Beach Massacre - December 15, 2025

The Young Turks

<answer>
Bondi Beach Massacre Overview: A shooting at Bondi Beach, Australia during a Hanukkah celebration killed at least 15 people and injured dozens more. Two shooters—a 50-year-old father and his 24-year-old son—were identified as the perpetrators, with the father deceased and the son in critical condition. A Muslim Syrian man named Ahmad El Al Ahmad became a hero by tackling one of the gunmen despite being shot twice.

Gun Control Context in Australia: The hosts emphasize this is the first mass shooting in Australia in 30 years, crediting the country's strict gun control laws implemented after their last mass shooting. They contrast this with America's 390+ mass shootings this year alone, noting how gun violence has become normalized in the U.S. while remaining shocking in Australia.

Netanyahu's Inflammatory Response: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu blamed Australia for the attack, citing their support for a Palestinian state as fueling anti-Semitism. He claimed he had warned Australian Prime Minister Albanese four months prior that recognizing Palestinian statehood "pours fuel on the anti-Semitic fire" and accused the Australian government of doing nothing to stop anti-Semitism.

Questionable Iran Connection Claims: Israeli intelligence and some American politicians attempted to link the attack to Iran-backed groups, despite ISIS flags being found in the attackers' vehicle and the younger shooter having previous ISIS connections. The hosts point out that ISIS and Iran are mortal enemies due to sectarian differences (ISIS being extremist Sunni, Iran being Shia), making these claims illogical.

American Politicians' Islamophobic Reactions: U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and John Fetterman used the Australian attack to advocate against Palestinian statehood and push for more military action in the Middle East. Senator Tommy Tuberville posted that "Islam is not a religion, it's a cult" and called for mass deportations. Randy Fine suggested kicking "mainstream Muslims" out of America.

The Hosts' Critique of Anti-Muslim Bigotry: Cenk Uygur strongly condemns the generalizations being made about Muslims, arguing that individual criminals don't represent 2 billion Muslims worldwide. He draws parallels to how people wouldn't accept similar generalizations about Jewish people based on Israeli government actions, and criticizes the double standard in how violence is attributed to entire religious groups.

Questions About Attack Motivation: The hosts express skepticism about the official narrative, noting the attack's counterproductive nature if the shooters were actually motivated by protecting Muslims or opposing Israeli actions. They point out how such attacks only increase hatred toward Muslims and suggest waiting for Australian authorities' full investigation before drawing conclusions.

Bari Weiss and CBS Propaganda Concerns: CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss conducted a town hall with Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, apparently designed to shut down conspiracy theories about his assassination. The hosts criticize this as propaganda rather than journalism, noting Weiss's pro-Israel agenda and questioning why an editor-in-chief would personally host rather than allowing reporters to ask substantive questions.

Charlie Kirk Assassination Inconsistencies: Multiple suspicious details are highlighted about the official account of Kirk's death, including: the alleged shooter Tyler Robinson supposedly changing clothes twice on a roof, knowing where every camera was located, leaving conveniently engraved bullets explaining his motives, and the bullet stopping in Kirk's neck rather than causing the expected damage from that type of rifle.

Israeli Lobby Influence on U.S. Politics: The hosts argue that Israel has effectively "conquered" American politics through legal lobbying that has captured 94% of Congress. They accuse politicians like Fetterman and Graham of being "bought" by pro-Israel interests and pushing for wars that benefit Israel at American expense, contrasting this with the minimal political power of Muslim Americans.

CBS Internal Turmoil: Internal CBS staffers criticized Bari Weiss's town hall, with one saying it revealed "all she really wants is to be on TV herself." The special attracted only low-tier direct-response advertisers (Chia Pet, diet supplements) rather than mainstream brands, indicating Madison Avenue's reluctance to associate with Weiss's programming.

Bari Weiss's Controversial Hiring and Firing Practices: According to Variety, Weiss fired multiple female anchors upon taking her CBS position, but rehired one man who complained he wasn't allowed to do enough pro-Israel stories. She then fired another female anchor described as the most balanced Middle East reporter, who covered both Israeli and Palestinian perspectives.
</answer>

Join Josh Norris and Hayden Winks as they outline the most actionable information around the NFL. From Fantasy Football, Team Building, NFL Draft and Analytics plus game picks... it‘s all covered here.

Week 16 Waiver Wire - The Final Playoff Pickups!

Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden

<answer>
Arizona Cardinals Backfield Carousel: With Bam Knight injured week-to-week, Michael Carter takes over as the primary early-down back with Dimercado handling passing situations. This backfield has experienced unprecedented turnover all season with multiple running backs cycling through, yet none proving particularly effective. Carter slots in as a volume-based RB2 (around RB24-32) purely due to the Cardinals' high play volume, though the offense struggles with backup offensive linemen across the entire line.

Colby Parkinson Emerges as Cardinals Top Target: The Stanford tight end has surged to TE8 in usage this month following Tyler Higby's injury. As the only versatile tight end who can both block and receive, Parkinson has become a plausible number two target in one of the NFL's best passing offenses. With Devonte Adams likely out for the remaining playoff weeks, Parkinson projects as a top-12 tight end with significant red zone upside given his 6'6" or 6'7" frame. He's on a multi-year contract and could remain relevant beyond this season.

Rams Receiver Situation After Adams Injury: There's no clear replacement for Devonte Adams in the Rams' offense, as the team employed a massive rotation including Jordan Whittington, Xavier Smith, and Tutu Atwell. The situation mirrors what happened when Puka Nacua missed the London game earlier in the season. None of these receivers warrant top-40 fantasy consideration unless you're in extremely deep leagues, making them best avoided for Week 16.

Marcus Mariota Takes Over for Commanders: With Jayden Daniels shut down for the season to protect his health, Marcus Mariota returns as quarterback. Unlike his previous starting stint years ago, Mariota is now pushing the ball downfield more aggressively while maintaining his rushing ability. He profiles as a fringe QB12-15 with streaming appeal, particularly for managers affected by the Patrick Mahomes injury. His Week 17 matchup against Dallas could be especially favorable.

Philip Rivers' Improbable Comeback Performance: The retired quarterback put together a remarkable showing in Seattle, nearly leading the Colts to victory despite diminished arm strength. Rivers demonstrated exceptional pre-snap processing, using indicator motion on almost every play and making complex protection adjustments in a hostile environment. Though his arm lacks velocity, his accuracy remained sharp on timing routes and back-shoulder throws. The team rallied around him with maximum effort, falling just a 56-yard field goal short of winning despite missing both starting tackles and key defensive players.

Green Bay Wide Receiver Committee Without Watson: With Christian Watson hospitalized with a shoulder/chest injury, the Packers split routes nearly evenly among Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Darius Musgrave, and Romeo Doubs (each getting 18-19 routes). Reed emerges as the top waiver priority due to superior talent and target-earning ability, leading the team with six targets for 55 yards. The situation improves slightly with Micah Parsons' injury weakening Dallas' defense, potentially forcing Green Bay into more passing situations.

Bears Receivers Decimated by Injuries: Rome Odunze is likely done for the regular season after playing through a stress fracture in his foot against Cleveland in negative wind chill conditions. Luther Burden also suffered an injury requiring cart assistance. If both miss time, the receiving corps thins to DJ Moore, Olamide Zacchaeus, and Devin Duvernay. The biggest beneficiary would be Colston Loveland, who projects as a top-10 tight end with increased target concentration. Loveland has shown impressive tape with diving catches and could be a priority pickup over even Travis Kelce for this week.

Texans Running Back Uncertainty: With multiple injuries hitting the backfield, practice squad player Jawar Jordan emerged as the primary ball-carrier. Jordan was drafted in the sixth round in 2024 and notably played ahead of Isaac Guerendo at Louisville, but hadn't been active for a single game all season. He ranks comparably to Michael Carter as a desperation flex play (around RB30), with the Chargers' vulnerable run defense offering some upside. The offense overall is trending positively with CJ Stroud seeing the field well and finding rhythm.

Dynasty and Offseason Content Plans: Jakob Sanderson will produce playoff best ball content around Christmas before pivoting to extensive dynasty coverage in February through the NFL draft. His content focuses on both micro prospect evaluation and macro strategy research pieces. The podcast will continue some form of waiver coverage on Monday despite the Christmas holiday, with deep prospect analysis coming early in the offseason given the host's schedule availability.
</answer>

Big Ideas explored through Little Pictures. It's certainly not a self-help podcast, but you might take something away that helps you notice or even enjoy the world around you a little more.Explaining the world, one sketch at a time. This is an explainer podcast for the curious-minded. Topics covered include science, behavioural economics, wellbeing, nature, psychology frameworks, business models, cognitive biases, and even domestic life-hacks.&nbsp; A podcast to accompany the popular series of simple explanations of stuff through a weekly sketch at <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/63dbe0223c0b1d0011855397/www.Sketchplanations.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketchplanations.com</a>. Sketchplanations illustrator and author Jono Hey joins lifelong friends Tom Pellereau (2011 Apprentice Winner) and Rob Bell (Engineer &amp; Broadcaster) to share ideas and stories catalysed by each week's sketch. The 3 of us have been friends for over 20 years and have always enjoyed delving into all sorts of conversation topics - usually with some silliness along the way. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Continuous Partial Attention

Sketchplanations - The Podcast

<answer>
Origins of Continuous Partial Attention: Linda Stone, an executive at Apple and Microsoft, coined the term "continuous partial attention" in the mid-1990s to describe the state of being constantly connected and alert while trying to do multiple things simultaneously. Importantly, Stone emphasized that this phenomenon wasn't inherently good or bad—it was simply a description of what was happening as people became increasingly "always on" and connected.

The Distinction from Traditional Multitasking: Continuous partial attention differs from typical multitasking, which usually involves one task requiring focus and another that's automatic (like stirring soup while talking). In contrast, continuous partial attention occurs when attempting multiple activities that each require cognitive attention, resulting in none being done particularly well and creating a state of chronic, low-level stress.

The Sketch's Depiction of Modern Family Life: Jono's illustration shows a chaotic family scene where someone at the stove is on their phone while asking a question, their partner sits distracted by pinging notifications, another person announces they're leaving for yoga without being heard, a child spills paint on the floor unnoticed, and soup boils over—capturing how continuous partial attention prevents anyone from being truly present or effective.

The Cognitive Speed Gap in Conversations: Humans can concentrate on approximately 400 words per minute, but people typically speak at only 150-200 words per minute. This gap creates a natural challenge for maintaining focus during conversations, as our brains have excess processing capacity that seeks additional stimulation, potentially contributing to the pull toward continuous partial attention.

Technology's Amplification Effect: While the term predates smartphones, modern technology has dramatically intensified continuous partial attention. The evolution from single-task computer screens to multi-window interfaces, combined with constant notifications from Slack, WhatsApp, SMS, and email across multiple devices, has created unprecedented opportunities for distraction and divided attention.

When Continuous Partial Attention is Essential: Certain professions actually require the ability to manage multiple streams of information simultaneously. Examples include medical professionals, teachers, childminders, submarine commanders during emergencies, and live broadcast directors who must process inputs from multiple cameras and sources while making split-second decisions.

The Personal Cost Beyond Social Impacts: Unlike "phubbing" (phone snubbing), which primarily affects others, continuous partial attention carries a significant personal cost. It creates a chronically stressed state where you're always anticipating incoming messages, constantly switching contexts, and never fully completing or engaging with any single task, leading to decreased satisfaction and effectiveness.

The Paradox of Turning Off Notifications: While disabling notifications is often recommended to improve focus, it can create its own problems. Without notifications, there's a persistent nagging feeling that something might have come in, leading to compulsive checking—potentially creating more distraction than having notifications enabled in the first place.

Modern Work Demands and Time Zones: Contemporary work environments, especially with global teams across different time zones, can make continuous partial attention feel necessary rather than optional. The pressure to respond quickly to avoid delays—such as losing a full workday with Asian colleagues—creates situations where dividing attention between work and personal life becomes seemingly unavoidable.

The Wellness Industry as Antithesis: The rise of yoga, meditation, wellness retreats, and digital detoxes represents a direct counter-response to continuous partial attention. This follows a pattern of thesis (being always connected), antithesis (rejecting constant connectivity), and synthesis (developing solutions like airplane mode and "do not disturb" features to manage technology's downsides).

The Power of Deep Focus and Single Tasking: Experiences like university project work, 24-hour "ship it" days, or being in controlled environments like The Apprentice (without phones or internet) demonstrate the extraordinary productivity and satisfaction that comes from focusing entirely on one task. These experiences often reveal that just a few hours of truly focused work can accomplish more than full days of divided attention.

Making Activities Automatic to Free Cognitive Space: One adaptation to continuous partial attention involves converting activities that require cognition into automatic ones—like watching videos while walking on a familiar, quiet street. However, this can create new dangers (like the viral video of a woman walking into a fountain while texting) and represents a slippery slope away from simply being present.

AI's Potential to Reduce Fragmentation: Future AI assistants might actually help reduce continuous partial attention by consolidating multiple information streams into a single conversational interface. Rather than juggling multiple tabs, apps, and windows, having one AI channel to interact with—similar to the film "Her"—could streamline focus, though this may also introduce new challenges and distractions.
</answer>

The U.S. government now admits UFOs are real and alien enthusiast Stephen Diener sheds light on the shocking stories that still remain in the shadows.

UAP EP 176 Getting into "Good Trouble" with Matt Ford - Part 2

UAP Unidentified Alien Podcast

<answer>
Elon Musk's Knowledge and Body Language: When asked about UFOs in a recent Katie Miller podcast interview, Elon Musk claimed neither he nor SpaceX executives have encountered evidence of intelligent life, suggesting it's just special access programs. However, Matt Ford notes Musk's uncomfortable body language during the question and suggests he may have been read into classified programs but is constrained by security agreements and lucrative government contracts.

Primary Reasons for Maintaining Secrecy: The most significant reasons for keeping UAP information classified include the abduction phenomenon that the government cannot prevent, the biological damage UAPs cause to human brains, the ongoing tampering with nuclear weapons systems (particularly Minuteman 3 missiles), and the extraordinary illegal actions the government has taken against American citizens to maintain the cover-up, including alleged murders, threats, and career destruction.

The True Origin and Purpose of AROW: AROW was created as a reaction to Senator Gillibrand's attempt to establish AOIMSG, an independent congressional investigative body. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathy Hicks initiated AROW to maintain Pentagon and CIA control over UAP investigations and information flow, essentially preventing Congress from having independent oversight. Matt Ford promises upcoming revelations about AROW involving significant taxpayer waste and mission misalignment.

The Need for Immunity and Reconciliation: There's an active discussion about granting immunity to approximately 50 individuals from legacy programs who want to come forward but fear prosecution for serious crimes, including murder. These individuals were following orders they believed protected national security. Without legal protection and assurances of physical safety for their families, these potential whistleblowers will not come forward, as they face both legal prosecution and possible extrajudicial retaliation.

Bipartisan Nature of UAP Investigation: The UAP issue represents rare genuine bipartisan cooperation in Congress, with Republicans like Anna Paulina Luna, Eric Burleson, and Tim Burchett working alongside Democrats like Kirsten Gillibrand and Jared Moskowitz. At congressional hearings, it's nearly impossible to distinguish party affiliation based on questioning, as both sides pursue disclosure with equal vigor.

Why Adversaries Haven't Disclosed First: China and Russia maintain secrecy about UAPs despite having their own programs, likely due to a "gentleman's agreement" among nations dating back to the 1950s. Additionally, disclosure could destabilize their own governments, and if they're behind in reverse engineering efforts, revealing what they know could expose technological disadvantages and create domestic political problems for their leaders.

The Imperative for Proactive Disclosure: The Trump administration has legal authority to unilaterally declassify UAP information held by the National Security Council (though not Department of Energy materials). Proactive, controlled disclosure is essential to prevent catastrophic economic, political, and social consequences if China, Russia, or non-human intelligence forces revelation first. The "snowball is getting bigger" and delaying only increases risk.

Government Actions Against American Citizens: The most shocking aspect of the cover-up for average Americans will be learning about illegal domestic operations conducted by the CIA and other agencies against U.S. citizens, including alleged assassinations, home surveillance, security clearance manipulation, and threats against families of potential whistleblowers—all in the name of protecting the UAP secret.

The Wall Street Journal's Disinformation Campaign: A recent Wall Street Journal article attempted to discredit the nuclear weapons/UAP connection by suggesting incidents like Robert Salas's were merely DOE experiments. This represents coordinated information operations to eliminate the nuclear angle from public discourse, as it's the one aspect Congress cannot ignore.

Religious and Consciousness Questions: When asked what he most wants to know if disclosure occurs, Matt Ford prioritized two questions: whether historical religious events (like the burning bush or Virgin Mary) involved non-human intelligence, and whether there's scientific evidence that human consciousness survives physical death.

SpaceX's Possible Involvement: Matt Ford recounts meeting a retired SpaceX executive whose body language completely changed and who refused to discuss UAPs when asked, suggesting SpaceX may be involved in legacy programs or regularly encounters UAPs through their space-based operations, making government contracts too valuable for Musk to jeopardize.

Upcoming Congressional Action: Despite previously stating he wanted action rather than more hearings, Representative Eric Burleson recently indicated new hearings may occur within the next month, suggesting significant developments behind the scenes. The focus may be on bringing forward witnesses from legacy programs, potentially with immunity deals, representing a major shift in strategy.

</answer>

This is a personal and professional development podcast for physicians and other healthcare providers where we interview experts to teach us:
How to improve doctor-patient communication
How to improve patient experience and satisfaction
How to improve relationships at work and home 
How to earn extra income
How to recover from burnout or Moral injury
What are conflict resolution strategies? 
How can I become a better leader?
What makes a good doctor?
How do I leverage social media to build my brand?
How can I be an expert witness or healthcare consultant?
What color scrubs should I wear?

You can find us at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com or @physiciansguide on Twitter, Instagram and Threads. I'm also on LinkedIn.

Goal Setting and Planning for Busy Doctors with Sarah Hart-Unger, MD  | Ep496

Physician's Guide to Doctoring: Business of Medicine, Patient Experience, Communication, Burnout, Moral Injury, Personal Finance, Leadership, Side-Gigs, Work-Life Balance, Coaching, Career, White Coat, Charting, and Well-being for Healthcare Entrepreneurs

Succeed in Medicine

<answer>
Macro Planning Starts with Annual Visioning: Dedicate a solid chunk of time each year (ideally a half-day or more) to think deeply about big-picture goals across 3-4 life domains (personal, work, fun, family). Aim for 9-16 total goals with at least a 2:1 ratio of enjoyable to boring goals. This annual planning session should include both outcome goals (like qualifying for Boston Marathon) and process goals, though not exclusively one or the other. Revisit these goals seasonally to ensure they stay alive rather than becoming forgotten wish lists.

Seasonal Planning Bridges Vision and Action: Break your year into 3-5 seasons (Dr. Hart-Unger uses five based on her children's school calendar) to create natural checkpoints. During seasonal planning, reference your annual goals while accounting for what's actually happening in your life during that specific timeframe. This allows flexibility to incorporate unexpected opportunities while still making progress on bigger aspirations. The season is when goals start becoming more concrete and you can realistically assess what fits given your current landscape.

Monthly Planning Turns Goals into Calendar Events: Use monthly planning sessions to actually schedule the activities that support your goals. This is when date nights get put on the calendar, friends get invited to specific events, and abstract goals become concrete appointments. Monthly reviews also help manage life operations that naturally occur on this timeframe, like financial check-ins or household restocking. Planning too far ahead makes scheduling difficult, while waiting until the weekly level often means it's too late to coordinate with others.

Weekly Planning Manages Tasks and Prevents Fires: The weekly level is where schedule management becomes critical and where goals finally transform into specific tasks. For example, "surf with my kids" becomes "book online surfing lesson." Review your calendar weekly to catch double-bookings and scheduling conflicts with enough buffer time to address them. This is your last checkpoint to ensure you can actually accomplish what you've planned and to handle any urgent matters that have emerged.

Planning Creates Space for Spontaneity, Not Rigidity: Contrary to the belief that planning kills spontaneity, proper planning actually creates the conditions for serendipitous moments to occur. The example of a spontaneous Nashville dinner only happened because of extensive planning around the trip, childcare, concert tickets, and travel arrangements. Planning strategically identifies where spontaneity can work rather than leaving everything to chance. Without structure, you're constantly putting out fires with no room for anything unplanned.

Relationship Goals Require Intentional Scheduling: Time with partners and friends often gets neglected when not explicitly planned. The removal of barriers (like needing to book babysitters in advance) can paradoxically reduce connection time if you don't intentionally schedule it. One creative approach involves categorizing friends by contact frequency (weekly, monthly, seasonal, annual) and tracking whether you're maintaining those connections. Strong social relationships are predictive of wellbeing, yet they're easy to overlook when feeling overwhelmed by urgent demands.

Balance Outcome Goals with Realistic Expectations: While process goals (focusing on actions within your control) are valuable, outcome goals (results dependent on external factors) also have their place. The key is not making all goals outcome-based and remembering that your goal list isn't a report card. Achieving 5 out of 10 major annual goals is actually impressive. Goals should evolve as circumstances change—review them seasonally and adjust or reframe as needed rather than treating them as fixed obligations.

Paper vs. Digital Planning is Personal Preference: The planning system works with any tool—Google Calendar and Tasks, paper planners, iPad apps like GoodNotes, or aesthetic options like Fantastical. Dr. Hart-Unger uses paper for personal planning while using Epic for clinical work, demonstrating that hybrid approaches work. The tool matters less than consistent implementation of the planning process. Choose whatever format you'll actually use and enjoy, whether that's detailed spreadsheets or minimalist notebooks.

Estate Planning and "Unfun" Goals Need Strategic Placement: Not every goal will be exciting, and that's okay. Important but tedious goals (like estate planning, financial reviews, or dealing with parents' estates) should be balanced with enjoyable ones. For overwhelming annual goals that keep getting postponed, break them down to identify just the first small step and write that on your list instead. This makes daunting tasks less scary when you encounter them during seasonal planning sessions.

Life Phases Determine Opportunity Selection: Before accepting new opportunities, carefully examine your calendar during the commitment period and thoughtfully assess whether it fits your current life phase. Early career without children might be the time to take every opportunity, while having young kids or major life events (new baby, sabbatical) requires more selectivity. The thoughtful planning process itself helps you decide whether to embrace abundance or practice restraint based on your actual capacity.

</answer>

Um grande assunto do momento discutido com profundidade. Natuza Nery vai conversar com especialistas, com personagens diretamente envolvidos na notícia, além de jornalistas e analistas da TV Globo, do g1, da Globonews e demais veículos do Grupo Globo para  contextualizar, explicar e oferecer diferentes pontos de vista sobre os assuntos mais relevantes do Brasil e do mundo. 

O podcast O Assunto, em comemoração aos 5 anos de existência, selecionou os 10 episódios essenciais para todo ouvinte na playlist 'This Is O Assunto'. Ouça agora no Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXdFHK4Zrimdk

A vitória da direita no Chile

O Assunto

<answer>
Based on the transcript provided, I cannot generate an accurate and comprehensive summary of this podcast episode. The transcript appears to be incomplete, heavily fragmented, or possibly corrupted. It consists primarily of a list of names and scattered words in Spanish/Portuguese without coherent sentences or substantive discussion.

From the context provided, I can confirm that this episode of "O Assunto" is supposed to discuss:
- The victory of right-wing candidate José Antonio Kast in Chile's presidential election
- Kast's win with over 58% of votes against left-wing candidate Jeannette Jara
- The broader rightward shift in South American politics
- Analysis by guest Demétrio Magnoli on the ideological map of the continent

However, the transcript itself does not contain this discussion in any usable form. To provide an accurate summary as requested, I would need a complete and properly transcribed version of the episode that includes the actual conversation between the host Natuza Nery and guest Demétrio Magnoli about these topics.

I apologize that I cannot fulfill this request with the transcript as provided.
</answer>

Ian Hislop and Private Eye magazine venture into the world of audio with Page 94, hosted by Andrew Hunter Murray.

Available from Private Eye at http://www.private-eye.co.uk as well as on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon and many other audio platforms.

162: Private Eye - Year In Review 2025

Page 94: The Private Eye Podcast

<answer>
BBC Editing Controversies and Media Bias: The show opens with satirical coverage of the BBC's scandal involving edited footage of President Trump's January 6th speech, featuring a mock column from Boris Johnson defending Trump and attacking the BBC's credibility. This extends to humorous pieces about the Daleks complaining about their portrayal and accusations of BBC bias.

Post Office Scandal Recognition: Private Eye satirizes how the wrongly convicted postmasters finally received recognition—but only in the form of BAFTAs for the ITV drama about their plight, rather than proper compensation for their decades of suffering and wrongful imprisonment.

Generation Z Survey Results: A mock survey presents absurd statistics about young people today, including claims that they don't drink fluids but hydrate through leaves, would only fight for Britain from home, and have eaten all the cheese in the fridge again—revealing the survey participants were the compiler's own children.

Quiz Show Answers and "Dumb Britain": The "Dumb Britain" segment features real answers from quiz shows like The Chase and Mastermind, including identifying a duck in an equestrian portrait, Oprah Winfrey as the star of Citizen Kane, and Nigel Havers as a racing driver, demonstrating entertainingly poor general knowledge.

Literary Parodies and Book Culture: A lengthy parody of Raynor Winn's walking memoirs exaggerates the genre's tendency toward dramatic storytelling about personal journeys, claiming the garden path walk covered 423 miles with encounters including being swallowed by a whale.

EastEnders Anniversary: E.J. Thribb's commemorative poem for EastEnders' 40th anniversary celebrates the show's famous catchphrases like "Get out of my pub" and "Shut it, you slag" while questioning whether it should continue for another 40 years.

Jeremy Corbyn's New Political Party: Satire about Corbyn's attempt to launch a new party ("Your Party" or "Fruit and Nut Party") highlights how he managed to create a leadership schism before the party even officially existed, splitting with co-leader Zahra Sultana and undermining his own movement.

Greg Wallace and "Awfulism": Coverage of the MasterChef presenter's scandal mocks his response to accusations of inappropriate behavior, inventing a medical condition called "awfulism" that supposedly explains why he couldn't wear pants around young production assistants and made women's lives miserable.

Royal Family VE Day Commemorations: Dame Sylvie Krin's romantic novelist account of the King leading VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations features commentary about limited military capacity, Princess Anne's bluntness, and young Prince Louis's boredom during the ceremonies on the palace balcony.

Rod Stewart at Glastonbury Controversy: A satirical piece imagines outrage over Rod Stewart's Glastonbury performance being treated as political propaganda, with songs like "Maggie May" characterized as Thatcherite and "We Are Sailing" as commentary on the small boats crisis.

Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan: President Trump presents his "peace plan" with absurd conditions including Russia keeping all territory, renaming Chicken Kiev to Chicken Moscow, making Nigel Farage King of the UK, and awarding Trump the "Nobel Appease Prize."

Lord Mandelson and The Sun: Coverage of Peter Mandelson's downfall uses vampire metaphors, describing how the "Prince of Darkness" was destroyed by exposure in The Sun newspaper, with references to his decades-long career of political comebacks finally ending.

Lily Allen Album Decoded: A mock analysis of Lily Allen's album "My Ex Husband Is a Bastard" pretends to search for hidden meanings in obviously straightforward song titles like "Beardy Bastard" and "Harbour Is a Bastard," satirizing over-interpretation of autobiographical art.

Liz Truss Legal Action: A transcript of Truss meeting with lawyers to send a cease-and-desist letter to Keir Starmer for saying she crashed the economy, with the lawyers more interested in billable hours than warning her the strategy could backfire spectacularly in Parliament.

Prince Andrew's Continuing Disgrace: Satirical coverage suggests that even the honorific "Mr." should be stripped from Prince Andrew, with various fictional "Mr." characters (Mr. Bean, Mr. Spock, Mr. Hyde) complaining that he's staining their shared reputation.

Amazon's James Bond and Other Cultural Moments: Sketches include a Bond film parodying Amazon delivery problems, macho US military operation names under Defense Secretary Hegseth, a Rupert Murdoch-Trump phone call about Jeffrey Epstein, and Sir Herbert Gusset's letter lamenting the removal of line judges from Wimbledon.

</answer>

A rundown of the most important global business stories you need to know for the coming day, from the newsroom of the Financial Times. Available every weekday morning. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

EU-Mercosur trade deal hangs in the balance

FT News Briefing

<answer>
Shell Rejects Internal BP Acquisition Proposal: Shell's CEO Wael Sawan shot down an internal proposal to acquire rival BP in 2024, leading to the departure of Shell's head of mergers and acquisitions. The M&A team had argued that BP's falling share price and management turmoil presented an acquisition opportunity that could help solve Shell's growth problems, but Sawan viewed combining two of Britain's biggest companies as too challenging. Shell has made clear it has no interest in pursuing BP, even as restrictions on bidding end later this month.

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Critical Vote: A trade agreement 24 years in the making between the European Union and South American Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay) faces a pivotal vote this week. The deal would allow the EU to sell advanced machinery, cars, and chemicals to Mercosur markets while those countries would export raw materials, beef, chicken, and agricultural products to Europe. The agreement gained momentum due to Donald Trump's return to office pushing both sides to finalize negotiations.

France Seeks to Delay Trade Deal Ratification: French farmers have mobilized against the EU-Mercosur deal, fearing imports from South American countries will undercut their domestic production, particularly in beef, chicken, and cereals. France is pushing to delay the vote to examine safeguards protecting against market flooding. The French government remains intimidated by farmer protests, and Italy has emerged as a swing state whose position could determine whether the vote proceeds or gets pushed to January.

Trade Deal Delay Could Damage EU Credibility: The EU's top trade official warned that postponing the Mercosur vote could sink the deal entirely and cause the bloc to lose global credibility. Following Trump's election, many countries have approached the EU seeking trade deals, viewing it as a dependable partner. Failure to deliver after 25 years of negotiations could discourage future partners and hurt the struggling European economy, which needs new export markets as it faces competition from China and higher costs after cutting off Russian energy.

EU Plans to Scrap 2035 Combustion Engine Ban: The European Commission is expected to propose allowing carmakers to continue producing a limited number of gas and diesel cars after the 2035 ban was supposed to take effect. Carmakers heavily lobbied against the ban, arguing it would be impossible to meet due to slow electric vehicle adoption. Environmental groups warn that scrapping the ban would widen the gap between the West and China, which has been leading the EV transition. Any change requires approval from EU governments and the European Parliament.

Hedge Funds Enter Physical Commodities Markets: Hedge funds are increasingly investing in physical commodities rather than just paper trading of futures and derivatives. This involves buying rights to transport natural gas through pipelines, purchasing crude oil storage, and gaining direct exposure to supply chains with the goal of selling at peak prices. Funds like Balaesney and Jane Global are following the lead of pioneers like Citadel, inspired by the enormous returns made during the 2022 energy crisis triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Physical Commodities Trading Poses New Challenges: The shift to physical commodities represents a significant departure from hedge funds' traditional expertise and requires substantial resources and capital investment. Success will depend on energy market conditions in coming years—another crisis like 2022 could validate the strategy, but sustained difficult years could drive some funds out of the market. The long-term impact on consumers and gas prices remains unclear, though increased competition for storage and transport assets could drive up prices in those markets.
</answer>

The latest headlines and analysis from Britain’s most trusted newspaper - now delivered to you three times a day. Follow the podcast to never miss an episode.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Morning Briefing Tuesday 16th December

Times news briefing

<answer>
Bondi Beach Shooting Investigation Update: Australian authorities provided new details about the shootings at Bondi Beach on Sunday that killed 15 people. The vehicle belonging to the youngest suspected gunman contained improvised explosive devices and two homemade Islamic State flags. The suspects had traveled to the Philippines last month, though the purpose and details of that trip remain under investigation. The attack occurred as crowds gathered to celebrate the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.

UK Military Warning About Russian Threat: Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, head of Britain's armed forces, warned that Russia could launch a significant direct attack on the UK and called for more British citizens to be prepared. While he acknowledged such an attack remains unlikely, he emphasized the chances are not zero. He cited Russia's arsenal of weapons and President Putin's growing threat level, noting that Russian leadership has made clear its intention to challenge and ultimately destroy NATO.

Ukraine Defense Talks Show Progress: UK Defence Secretary John Healey will chair a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group alongside the German Defence Minister following an apparent breakthrough in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The group comprises around 50 nations committed to providing military support for Kyiv.

Trump Sues BBC Over Panorama Documentary: President Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC, claiming a Panorama documentary portrayed him in a false and malicious manner. The complaint centers on the broadcaster's editing of a 2021 speech he made on January 6th when his supporters overran the Capitol building. Trump alleges the BBC spliced together clips to make it appear he told supporters he would walk to the Capitol with them to "fight like hell," removing what he called his "beautiful words" about patriotism.

UK Doctors' Strike Continues Despite Government Offer: Resident doctors in England plan to begin strike action after the British Medical Association rejected a new government offer. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the action as irresponsible and suggested the doctors have lost public sympathy and support from fellow NHS staff.
</answer>

Get the latest podcasts summarized to your inbox daily