A science guy from the deep south (Destin) and a humanities guy from the wild west (Matt Whitman) discuss deep questions with varying levels of maturity.

216 - How to Music

No Dumb Questions

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Music as a Mathematical Language: Jeff Foote, who creates music for Matt's Ten Minute Bible Hour podcast, explains how music can be understood through numbers. He shows how the notes A through G can be thought of as numbers 1 through 8, which helps visualize patterns. Chords are created by combining specific numbered notes (like 1, 3, and 5 for a major chord), and changing the third note creates the difference between "happy" major and "sad" minor chords.

The Physics of Musical Harmony: The conversation explores how musical harmony relates to physics concepts like frequency and wave interference. When two strings vibrate at slightly different frequencies, they create an unpleasant "beat frequency." When tuned correctly, the frequencies align perfectly. This physical property explains why certain note combinations sound pleasing together and others create dissonance.

The Evolution of Western Music: Jeff describes how Johann Sebastian Bach was the "Isaac Newton of music" who established the rules and mathematical patterns that define Western music. Mozart, who came later, was like "da Vinci" who creatively expanded on Bach's rules, while Beethoven made music more epic in scale. This progression set the foundation for all modern Western music.

How Musicians Hear and Translate Music: Jeff demonstrates his ability to hear a melody and instantly translate it into musical notation, identifying the key, notes, and appropriate chords. When Destin shares a melody he created in his head, Jeff immediately plays it on piano and adds harmonization, showing how musicians can decode and build upon simple musical ideas.

The Gap Between Technical Knowledge and Feeling: Destin expresses how he understands the physics of music but struggles with the language and application of music theory. The conversation reveals that while understanding the mathematics can help explain why music works, sometimes it's better to simply feel the emotional impact of music rather than overthink it.

Musical Innovation and Breaking Rules: Jeff explains how musical geniuses like The Beatles created memorable music by slightly bending the established rules. He demonstrates how changing unexpected notes in familiar chord progressions creates interest and emotional impact, showing that innovation in music often comes from knowing the rules well enough to know when to break them.

The Connection Between Different Musical Eras: The podcast traces how music evolved from simple folk tunes before Bach to the complex harmonies of classical music, and eventually to modern recorded music. The fundamental mathematical principles established by Bach still underpin contemporary music across all genres from rock to jazz.

The Cultural Dimensions of Music: Different cultures have developed their own scales and musical patterns that may sound strange to Western ears. The 12-tone scale used in Western music is just one approach, and other cultures have different rules that create distinctive sounds and emotional responses.

The Digitization of Music Production: Jeff explains how modern music technology like Logic Pro allows musicians to create virtually any sound without needing physical instruments. This has democratized music production while maintaining the same fundamental mathematical principles that have governed music for centuries.

The Bridge Between Physics and Music: The conversation continually returns to how music is essentially applied physics and mathematics. From the vibrating strings creating harmonics to the mathematical relationships between notes in a scale, music represents a beautiful intersection of art and science that can be appreciated on multiple levels.
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Life is freaking hard. We are all doing hard things every single day – things like loving and losing; caring for children and parents; forging and ending friendships; battling addiction, illness, and loneliness; struggling in our jobs, our marriages, and our divorces; setting boundaries; and fighting for equality, purpose, freedom, joy, and peace.
On We Can Do Hard Things, Glennon Doyle, author of UNTAMED; her wife Abby Wambach; and her sister Amanda Doyle do the only thing they’ve found that has ever made life easier: Drop the fake and talk honestly about the hard things including sex, gender, parenting, blended families, bodies, anxiety, addiction, justice, boundaries, fun, quitting, overwhelm . . . all of it.
We laugh and cry and help each other carry the hard so we can all live a little bit lighter and braver, free-er, less alone.

Women’s Voices So Dangerous They Buried Them: Meggan Watterson

We Can Do Hard Things

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- Female Voices Erased from Religious History: The divine feminine - images, stories, and voices of divinity in female form across world religions - has been systematically erased throughout history. In the 4th century under Constantine, scriptures like the Gospel of Mary Magdalene were labeled "apocryphal" (of doubtful authenticity) and removed from biblical canon. This erasure has profound impacts, as we're left with primarily masculine interpretations of the divine.

- Mary Magdalene's True Role: Mary Magdalene was not a penitent prostitute (a label given to her in the 6th century), but rather a spiritual leader in the early Christ movement. Her gospel contains teachings about how to perceive the divine directly through what she calls "the mind" (nous) - the spiritual eye of the heart. Christ gave her secret teachings about how to receive visions of him from within her heart, and she was the first to see him after resurrection.

- Discovering Buried Scriptures: The banned gospels were hidden rather than destroyed by rebellious monks who buried them in urns in the Egyptian desert. Many were discovered after 1945 at Nag Hammadi, with fragments of Mary's gospel found along the Nile. These texts reveal a different understanding of Christianity - one that decentralized power and taught that every person has direct access to divine love.

- Threat to Empire and Patriarchy: These suppressed gospels contained themes threatening to empire: there is no hierarchy, no gender restrictions to accessing divinity, direct connection with God without middlemen, inward (not outward) path to finding God, and emphasis on awakening and living fully now rather than suffering in this life for salvation later. They taught that when you can encounter the divine directly, you know love and can't be manipulated by external authorities.

- The Story of Thecla: Thecla, whose story appears in the Acts of Paul and Thecla (also suppressed), exemplifies female leadership in early Christianity. She heard Paul's teachings, meditated for three days as an act of resistance against patriarchal expectations, and chose a path of spiritual leadership. After facing persecution, including attempted execution, she eventually baptized herself - a radical act that established precedent for female spiritual authority.

- "There Is No Such Thing as Sin": In Mary's gospel, Christ explains that sin is not original or intrinsic to humans, but rather a misunderstanding of identifying with the ego instead of the soul. The "seven powers" described in Mary's gospel (later corrupted into the "seven deadly sins") are simply aspects of human experience to be acknowledged and released rather than sources of shame.

- Practice of Soul Voice Meditation: Meggan Watterson describes her practice for accessing the "eye of the heart" through what she calls Soul Voice meditation - a contemplative practice of going inward to merge with the soul or presence of love within. This practice involves intentional breathing, locating consciousness in the heart, and listening to the voice of love that speaks with clarity and without urgency.

- Understanding Salvation Differently: Salvation in its original context meant "to be made more alive" - not about staying dead until afterlife, but about awakening now. The suppressed gospels teach that we are love itself and can be guided by it directly, which is the ultimate form of power.

- Unified Voice for Change: Thecla's story demonstrates that when people (particularly women) unify their voices "as if from one mouth," they can create change. Her narrative shows that "no amount of powerlessness is without power once unified," offering a formula for collective action against oppression.

- Reclaiming Inner Authority: These recovered teachings empower people to trust their inner knowing and baptize themselves - to claim spiritual authority directly rather than waiting for external validation. This reclamation allows for the healing of the feminine within ourselves and in relationship with each other, challenging us to trust both the voice of love within and each other.
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Tinfoil Tales brings you real stories of the strange and unexplained, told by everyday people. From paranormal events to cryptid sightings like Dogman and Bigfoot to UFO encounters, alien abductions, and government conspiracies, we cover the mysteries that defy explanation. These firsthand accounts come from those who’ve witnessed the unexplainable or spent years researching the paranormal and unknown. If you’re fascinated by high strangeness, cryptozoology, extraterrestrials, or the secrets hidden in plain sight, this is the podcast for you.  Truth comes at a cost—are you willing to pay the price? Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tinfoil-tales--6147818/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tinfoil-tales--6147818/support</a>.

Ep. 227: Dogman in Maryland

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Close Encounter with a White Dogman in Maryland: Mindy recounts her terrifying encounter with what she initially thought was a "werewolf" – an 8-foot tall, white, wolf-like creature standing on two legs that she saw outside her apartment in Columbia, Maryland in June 2024. The creature had amber eyes, extremely long arms with raccoon-like paws ending in 3-inch black claws, and was estimated to weigh between 600-700 pounds.

The Encounter Details: While taking her dog out around 1:30 AM during a full moon, Mindy heard a branch break and turned to see the creature standing at the edge of an overgrown field across the street from her apartment. Her Labrador retriever was shaking but made no sound. After a brief standoff where the creature observed both her and her dog, Mindy slowly backed away toward her apartment. After getting inside, she heard the doorknob jiggle as if something was trying to enter.

Psychological Impact: The encounter left Mindy with lasting fear and anxiety. She now refuses to take her dogs out alone at night, constantly checks her windows, and experiences nightmares. Her dog was also traumatized and now tries to escape her harness at unexpected sounds and runs back to the apartment.

Connection to Patapsco Valley State Park: Mindy later discovered that the field where she saw the creature connects via a trail to Patapsco Valley State Park, which has had multiple cryptid sightings reported over the years. The creature might be part of what one researcher calls "the Patapsco Howler," as multiple people have reported hearing howling in the area despite wolves being extinct in Maryland since the 1800s.

Potential Native American Connection: Mindy, who has Native American heritage (her grandmother was full Native), mentioned that some researchers suggest a possible connection between these white wolf-like creatures and Native American folklore, where white wolves symbolize love, peace, and spiritual power.

Theories About the Dogman's Nature: The podcast discusses whether these creatures are flesh-and-blood animals or something more supernatural/interdimensional. Mindy initially believed it was a physical animal but now questions that assumption. The podcast host leans toward these beings not being natural creatures due to their impossible biology, lack of physical evidence like bodies, and unusual behaviors.

Unusual Physical Behaviors: Mindy noted strange details about the creature's movement, including a twitching head motion when it turned away from her, and an unusual hip-shifting movement as it lowered itself to the ground. This, along with its attempt to use the doorknob after following her, suggests an intelligence beyond normal animals.

Community Safety Response: Within two days of Mindy's encounter, her apartment complex installed bright floodlights throughout the property, built a fence around the dumpster area, and began mowing several feet into the field that previously went untouched, suggesting someone may have reported seeing something dangerous in the area.
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We’re here to talk about: Angels, and Demons - ghosts, the pagan gods and the weird corners of the Bible.Most important of all, were here to show you Jesus as Deuteronomy 10:17 describes Him: the Lord your God is the God of gods, and the Lord of lords, mighty and awesome.

In Heaven and on Earth.

The Two Trees Podcast

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• The End of Season Three: This episode marks the last weekly installment of season three for The Two Trees Podcast, with upcoming Advent content planned for December. Host John Dillon also mentions his forthcoming book "The Way of Eden" about resisting darkness.

• Christ's Final Words in Matthew: The episode explores Jesus's final words in Matthew 28:16-20 (the Great Commission), where after his resurrection, Jesus declares "all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me" before commanding his disciples to make disciples of all nations and baptize them.

• The Incarnation's Purpose: Jesus, as God incarnate, stepped into humanity and death to restore mankind's broken relationship with God. The resurrection demonstrates Jesus's power over death itself, showing that he has conquered what humanity feared most.

• Jesus's Authority Transformation: A significant shift occurs from the beginning of Matthew (where Satan claimed authority over the nations) to the end where Jesus proclaims his authority in heaven and on earth. This change results from Jesus's death, burial, and resurrection, which altered the power structure in the spiritual realm.

• Christ's Activity in Death: The hosts discuss what happened during the three days Jesus was in the grave. According to 1 Peter 3:18-22 and 1 Peter 4:6, Jesus went into the realm of the dead to proclaim his victory to spirits in prison, particularly those from the time of Noah. This wasn't passive - Jesus was actively demonstrating his authority even in death.

• Disarming Spiritual Powers: Colossians 2:15 reveals that Christ "disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them." This suggests Jesus conquered spiritual powers that had wielded death as a weapon against humanity, taking away their power through his resurrection.

• Keys of Death and Hades: In Revelation 1:17-18, Jesus declares, "I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades." This indicates Jesus now has complete control over the realm of death, contrary to popular culture which often portrays Satan as ruler of the underworld.

• Transfer of Kingdoms: According to Colossians 1:13-14, believers have been "delivered from the domain of darkness and transferred to the kingdom of his beloved Son." Through Christ's actions in death and resurrection, people can now be moved from darkness to light.

• The Mystery Remains: While Scripture provides glimpses into what happened during Christ's time in death, much remains mysterious. The hosts acknowledge that not everything about this spiritual reality can be fully understood, but the outcome is clear: Jesus emerged victorious.

• Baptism as Participation: The episode highlights how baptism allows believers to participate in Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. This ritual isn't just symbolic but connects Christians to the cosmic victory Jesus accomplished.

• Advent Connection: The episode concludes by noting how this discussion of Christ conquering darkness provides a perfect transition into the Advent season, reflecting the theme that light comes into the world and darkness cannot overcome it.
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The Salty Bulldog is a podcast dedicated to discussing all things related to the Western Bulldogs, a team that competes in the Australian Football League. In addition to covering all the latest Bulldogs news, the podcast also conducts in-depth analysis on all players, every week.

#37 Michael Sellwood - 2025 Player Review

The Salty Bulldog

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- Mid-Season Draft Acquisition: Michael Sellwood joined the Western Bulldogs via the mid-season draft in 2025 from Western Australia. Initially signed on a six-month contract, he has since secured a one-year extension for 2026 despite not yet making his AFL debut.

- Impressive VFL Performance: Sellwood played 10 games for Footscray (Western Bulldogs' VFL team) in 2025, averaging 18 disposals and 6.5 marks per game. His standout performances included games with 28 touches and 7 marks, 22 touches and 9 marks, and 24 touches with 10 marks.

- Premiership Success: He contributed to Footscray's VFL premiership win with a solid performance in the grand final, recording 13 disposals and 6 marks.

- Unique Defensive Style: At 186cm, Sellwood brings a different approach to the Bulldogs' defense, focusing on defense first before attack. He has excellent intercepting ability and is adept at winning the ball back, offering a point of difference from the club's typical "run and gun" defenders.

- Promising Future: Both hosts rated Sellwood's half-season highly (7-8 out of 10), considering he adapted quickly after moving across the country. They believe he could become the Bulldogs' best-ever mid-season draftee and is firmly in contention for an AFL debut, potentially as early as the 2026 season opener against the Lions.

- Versatile Defender: Though not a genuine tall defender, Sellwood plays above his height with strong intercepting skills while also possessing the kicking ability to rebound effectively from defense, demonstrating a good balance between offensive and defensive capabilities.
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My Latin Life is your trusted guide to traveling and living in Latin America, since 2014.

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They grow WINE 🍷  in PERU? 🇵🇪 This entrepreneur is bringing Peruvian Wine to the World

My Latin Life Podcast

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• Peru's Forgotten Wine Heritage: Peru was making wine 30 years after Mexico, long before Argentina and Chile. Despite early success in the 1500s, Peru's wine industry suffered setbacks from a major earthquake in the 1600s and Spanish trade restrictions that limited exports, causing Peruvians to pivot toward pisco production.

• The Sweet Wine Legacy: When Peru's wine industry diminished, it shifted toward producing sweeter wines called "semisecco" that remain popular today, especially outside Lima. This has created a perception among many Peruvians that all Peruvian wine is sweet, despite recent changes in production.

• Daniel Valverde's Wine Venture: Daniel is producing wine in Peru with his partners, including a sommelier from New York. They're focusing on a grape called Negra Criolla (also known as Listán Prieto or País), one of the first grapes Spanish colonizers brought to Peru. Their first production has yielded over 1,000 liters aged in barrels.

• Business Model and Production Approach: Rather than planting their own vineyards, Daniel's team is buying grapes from an established producer in Tacna who grows what they consider the best Negra Criolla in Peru. They're using his facilities while implementing their own winemaking techniques, including aging in barrels and using 10% full cluster fermentation.

• Export-First Strategy: Unlike most Peruvian producers, Daniel plans to export his wine to the US before focusing on the domestic market. His strategy is to get recognition in high-end New York and California restaurants first, creating international credibility that will make Peruvians believe in their own wine.

• Geographic Diversity for Winemaking: Peru has several regions producing wine, including Ica (home to the oldest winery in the Americas), Tacna, Moquegua, and Arequipa. The country's diverse geography—mountains, jungle, and coast—creates varied conditions for growing different wine varieties, including volcanic wines.

• The Future of Peruvian Wine: Daniel believes Peru will compete with Chile and Argentina in the wine world within 15-20 years. The industry is experiencing significant growth, with about 67 Peruvian wine labels now available. This growth parallels the rise of Peruvian cuisine on the world stage, with restaurants like Central and Maido being ranked among the world's best and serving quality Peruvian wines.
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From long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics, to myths, religion, the lives of ordinary people: Gone Medieval is History Hit’s podcast dedicated to the middle ages, in Europe and far beyond. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Trial of Joan of Arc

Gone Medieval

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- Joan's Historic Execution in Rouen: On May 30, 1431, at age 19, Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in Rouen's marketplace after a lengthy trial. The dramatic event was witnessed by a large crowd, including English soldiers who had mocked her but later wept at her death. Her execution represented the culmination of complex political and religious tensions in 15th century France.

- Political Motivation Behind Joan's Trial: The trial was ostensibly for heresy but was politically motivated. The English and Burgundians (supporters of the Treaty of Troyes that recognized Henry VI as King of France) saw Joan as a threat after she helped crown Charles VII. They viewed her success in 1429 as diabolic intervention rather than divine, and sought to discredit both her and Charles VII through the proceedings.

- Structure and Authority of the Trial: Pierre Cauchon, Bishop of Beauvais (the diocese where Joan was captured), served as the primary judge alongside Jean Lemaitre, deputy Inquisitor of France. Over 100 people were involved in the trial, including graduates from the University of Paris and clergy from Normandy. Though technically a Church trial, it was conducted with English political interests in mind, with Henry VI himself present in the same castle in Rouen.

- Joan's Defense and Interrogation: The trial records reveal Joan as a formidable defendant who put up a strong resistance despite facing intellectual and theological powerhouses. She was questioned extensively about her visions, her wearing of men's clothing, and her claims of divine guidance. The proceedings included 12 private consultations in her cell and 11 public appearances over several months.

- Key Charges Against Joan: Initially facing around 70 accusations, these were eventually reduced to 12 core charges. Key issues included her claim that saints told her to maintain her virginity, her wearing of men's clothing (forbidden in the Bible), her prophesying about military outcomes, and her refusal to submit to the Church Militant (the earthly authority of the Church).

- Joan's Recantation and Relapse: On May 24, 1431, Joan surprised her judges by confessing and recanting her "heresies." She agreed to wear women's clothing as part of her abjuration. However, four days later she was found back in men's clothing, claiming she had been wrong to recant. Professor Curry argues this was Joan's own choice, reflecting her unwavering faith rather than English trickery as sometimes claimed.

- Absence of Charles VII's Support: Despite Joan's critical role in his coronation, Charles VII made no effort to rescue or ransom her. By the time of her capture, she had lost favor at court, and Charles may have found no political advantage in intervening. The Burgundians ultimately handed her to the English, who paid for her with taxes raised in Normandy.

- The Rehabilitation Trial: In 1456, over twenty years after Joan's execution, Charles VII supported a "Trial of Nullity" that overturned the original verdict. This was initiated after France recaptured Normandy and had access to the original trial records. Joan's mother and brother petitioned for this rehabilitation, which helped restore Joan's reputation without technically declaring her innocent of heresy.

- Legacy and Historical Significance: The extensive documentation of Joan's trial provides remarkable insight into her character and the medieval legal and religious systems. Unlike most medieval figures, especially women, we have extensive records of Joan's own words and thoughts, giving us a uniquely detailed portrait of her personality, conviction, and courage.

- Joan's Enduring Cultural Impact: From a peasant girl to an international heroine, Joan has transcended her historical context to become one of the most recognizable medieval figures worldwide. She was canonized in 1920 and remains a patron saint of France, demonstrating remarkable "social mobility" for a 15th century woman from a farming community.
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Entrepreneur Andy Frisella and his guests discuss, debate, and laugh their way through trending topics and hot-button issues. (This is also the home of Andy's other show, the top-ranked MFCEO Project Podcast)

969. Andy & DJ CTI: James Comey And Letitia James Cases Dismissed, Candace Owens Roasted For Claiming The Macrons Hired An Assassination Squad To Kill Her & Chicago Judge Freed Career Criminal With 72 Arrests

REAL AF with Andy Frisella

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Legal Double Standards in the James Comey and Letitia James Cases: A federal judge dismissed criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and NY Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the interim U.S. Attorney had "no lawful authority" to secure indictments. This highlights the disparity in how justice is applied between ordinary citizens and elites, with Andy emphasizing that the legal system operates on different rules for different people based on connections and status.

Mossad Connection to U.S. Department of Homeland Security: The hosts discussed a recent Twitter/X feature that reveals account locations, which briefly showed the Department of Homeland Security Twitter account was based in Tel Aviv, Israel, before being quickly changed to the United States. This sparked discussion about foreign influence on American institutions and policies, with Andy suggesting this confirms suspicions about U.S.-Israel intelligence connections.

Candace Owens' Assassination Claims: Candace Owens is trending after claiming the Macrons (France's first couple) have paid for her assassination with Israeli involvement. The hosts examined supporting evidence, including previously sealed court records regarding threats against her and Project Veritas' released text messages about blackmailing her. While some call her claims outlandish, the hosts believe there might be validity given the pattern of silencing dissenting voices.

Chicago Judge Under Fire for Freeing Dangerous Criminal: There's growing outrage after Cook County Judge Teresa Molina Gonzalez freed Lawrence Reed, a career criminal with 72 arrests, who then allegedly set a 26-year-old Christian woman on fire on a train. Andy argues that judges who free violent offenders who reoffend should share in the criminal's sentence, suggesting identity politics has corrupted the justice system.

Critique of Media Manipulation and Division: Andy discusses how both mainstream media and social media create artificial division between Americans, particularly racial division. He argues this is deliberately fostered to keep people distracted and fighting each other rather than addressing the real systemic problems affecting everyone.

The Problem with Political Tribalism: Andy criticizes how people on both the left and right have fallen into cults of personality, where they refuse to criticize "their side." He argues that citizens should be loyal to the Constitution and principles rather than political figures, and should call out both good and bad actions regardless of who performs them.

The Power of Persistence in Life and Sports: The hosts highlight a viral clip of Dallas Cowboys rookie Elijah Clark getting knocked down during a punt coverage play but immediately getting back up to make the tackle. Andy uses this as a metaphor for life, emphasizing that success comes from getting up after being knocked down repeatedly, rather than giving up at the first obstacle.

Announcement of MFCEO Project Returning: Andy announces the return of his MFCEO project, which will focus on business building, success principles, and entrepreneurship. He notes that the timing is right because awareness of societal problems has grown, and now people need practical tools to succeed in this environment.

The Importance of Aggressive Patience: When asked about the biggest lie entrepreneurs tell themselves, Andy explains that many misunderstand patience. True entrepreneurial success requires "aggressive patience" – executing at a high level every day while understanding that results still take time, not simply waiting passively for success to arrive.

The Success Stories from the Audience: The hosts share testimonials from viewers who have applied Andy's principles to achieve significant success, including someone who went from homelessness to building a million-dollar business in six years, underscoring the real-world impact of the show's message.
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Winning sports picks from Las Vegas.  Everything you need for free on the biggest games each week from Pregame.com's Wiseguy Roundtable. Alongside your host RJ Bell, we have professional bettor Steve Fezzik, plus more of the biggest names from the world of sports betting.

Dream Recap - NFL Week 12 + Thanksgiving Games Preview !!

RJ Bell's Dream Preview

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Insights on Key Week 12 Games: The Patriots beat the Bengals by 6, despite the Patriots dominating in yards per play and yards gained. Similarly, the Seattle Seahawks beat the Titans by only 6 despite controlling most statistical categories. The Chiefs dominated the Colts in first downs (33-10) and yardage (500-250) but only won by 3 in overtime.

Cowboys vs. Eagles Breakdown: Dallas came back from a 21-0 deficit to beat Philadelphia, showing significant defensive improvement. The hosts noted that Dallas' defense is now performing at an average or better level compared to their struggles earlier in the season. This improvement, combined with Dak Prescott playing better at home, makes Dallas a stronger team.

Patriots' Success and Perception: Despite winning 9 straight games, the Patriots aren't ranked at the top of power ratings partly due to their cupcake schedule. The hosts debate whether quarterback Jameson Sanders has improved from being "one of the worst third-string quarterbacks" to at least an average backup.

Joe Burrow's Status and Line Movement: The hosts discussed how the Patriots-Bengals line moved significantly based on speculation about Burrow's status. When it seemed likely Burrow would play, the line dropped to 6, then climbed back to 7.5 when he was ruled out, highlighting his 2-point value in the betting market.

Rams as a Top Team: The Los Angeles Rams are now considered the clear #1 team in the NFL with Stafford at -200 to win MVP. The hosts note that the Rams have exceeded all expectations, with Stafford playing at an MVP level and Devonte Adams performing much better than anticipated.

Thanksgiving Game Preview - Detroit vs. Green Bay: Fezzik likes the under in this matchup (49 points) because Green Bay has a good defense and plays slowly, while Detroit's defense is also above average. The early start time (12:30 ET) and short rest period also favor an under.

Thanksgiving Game Preview - Dallas vs. Kansas City: RJ's best bet of the week is Dallas +3.5 against Kansas City. He cites a strong trend that teams coming off overtime games with a quick turnaround to Thursday go 6-25 ATS. KC is also traveling after a physically and emotionally draining OT win against the Colts.

Thanksgiving Game Preview - Cincinnati vs. Baltimore: The hosts like the under on Cincinnati's team total (21.5 points), noting that while Burrow is expected to return, he's coming back from injury with minimal preparation time and without Tee Higgins (concussion).

MVP Race Analysis: Matthew Stafford (-200) and Drake Maye (+200) are the clear frontrunners for NFL MVP. Fezzik argues Stafford should be an even stronger favorite due to his impressive stats and potential "lifetime achievement" consideration from voters.

Quarter Point Lines in NFL Betting: The hosts emphasize the importance of key numbers in NFL betting, particularly getting the right side of 3 and 3.5. They note that several teams favored by around 3 points in Week 12 won by exactly 3 points, proving the value of that half-point hook.

Strength of Schedule Disparities: Teams in the same division can have significantly different strength of schedule rankings. This is partially because teams can't play themselves, so a bad team's division mates gain an advantage by getting to play that bad team twice.

Decision-Making in Close Games: The hosts debated whether teams should kick field goals to go up 6 or attempt fourth downs in late-game situations. The consensus was that if getting a first down effectively ends the game, going for it makes sense, but otherwise taking the points is often better.

The Impact of New OCs Mid-Season: The Raiders fired OC Chip Kelly after their loss to the Browns. The hosts discussed how this might affect the team, noting there's a tension between gaining motivation from the change versus losing continuity in the offense.
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Conversations exploring China, technology, and US-China relations. Guests include a wide range of analysts, policymakers, and academics. Hosted by Jordan Schneider.
Check out the newsletter at https://www.chinatalk.media/

Transistor Radio: OpenAI Loses the Mandate, Railroad Bubble = AI Bubble

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OpenAI Loses Leadership in the AI Race: Recent releases from competitors like Gemini 3 Pro and Opus 4.5 have challenged OpenAI's dominance in AI models. The hosts discuss how OpenAI has failed to pre-train a new model in a significant amount of time, which has resulted in them falling behind in benchmarks. This has caused a re-ranking of AI companies, with potentially Google/DeepMind now in the S-tier and OpenAI downgraded to A-tier with "negative outlook."

Chinese AI Models Rising: Chinese AI labs are making significant progress with models like Kimmy, Moonshot, GLM, and Minimax gaining recognition. Jordan notes that Kimmy is particularly impressive for English-language text generation. The hosts predict Chinese AI labs will likely be the first to go public, allowing deeper scrutiny of their financials.

Dylan's TSMC Meeting: Dylan discusses his recent visit to TSMC where he presented to multiple teams about AI business models and "free monetization" (transaction fees). He notes TSMC's strict security protocols and how TSMC executives were receptive to his arguments about AI business models, which differed from Sam Altman's AGI-focused perspective.

The Railroad Bubble as an AI Analogy: Doug draws extensive parallels between the 19th-century railroad boom and today's AI industry. He explains how railroads invented modern finance through bond issuance, created the need for annual reports, led to the formation of Moody's, and involved significant financial manipulation. The construction companies associated with railroads often profited more than the railroad companies themselves, similar to how hardware providers like Nvidia profit in the AI boom.

OpenAI's Business Strategy: The hosts discuss OpenAI's recent announcement of an ad tier for ChatGPT, with skepticism about whether Google can effectively productize its superior model (Gemini). They mention that while OpenAI may be losing technological leadership, they could still benefit financially as users continue paying for their services while using better models elsewhere.

Compute Resource Allocation: The group discusses how different AI companies allocate their computing resources. OpenAI has to serve close to a billion people while Google can reserve more compute for training. This creates different priorities and capabilities, with OpenAI focusing more on serving users than continuous model improvement.

Financial Scrutiny of AI Companies: The podcast touches on financial concerns around OpenAI, including questions about revenue reporting and compute commitments. They note that private companies have limited disclosure requirements, making it difficult to verify financial claims. However, they express skepticism about allegations that OpenAI is overstating revenue.

Sarah Friar and Leadership Transitions: The hosts discuss former Block (Square) CFO Sarah Friar's role at OpenAI, noting her reputation as the "adult in the room" who balanced Jack Dorsey's unconventional leadership style. They then digress into a broader discussion about women executives often being appointed to lead companies that are already struggling.

Zohran Mamdani and Trump: The hosts briefly discuss the unusual political alignment between Democratic Socialist New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump, describing it as an example of "horseshoe theory" where political extremes find common ground on certain issues like housing policy.
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Consumers are weird. They don't do what they say they will do and don't act how we think they "should." Enter Melina Palmer, a sales conversion expert with a personal mission to make your business more effective and brain friendly. In this podcast, Melina will take the complex concepts of behavioral economics (the study and science of why people buy - or not) and provide simple, actionable tips you can apply right away in your business. Whether you're a small business or thriving corporation, Melina's tips can help your business increase sales and get more customers.

552. Unlocking Learning Potential

The Brainy Business | Understanding the Psychology of Why People Buy | Behavioral Economics

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• Memory Loves Meaning: Dr. Dan Willingham explains that our intention or desire to remember something contributes almost nothing to whether we actually remember it. What matters is the cognitive processes we engage in when encountering information - particularly how we process the meaning. Memory is strongest when we connect new information to existing knowledge and think about what it means to us.

• The Problem with Cramming: While cramming can work for short-term retention (like passing a test), it leads to rapid forgetting afterward. Studies show that students who distribute their learning over several days retain information significantly better weeks later compared to those who cram, making distributed practice crucial for long-term learning.

• Learning Requires Productive Struggle: Similar to physical exercise, effective learning often feels challenging in the moment. Dr. Willingham uses the analogy of someone doing knee push-ups instead of regular push-ups - the easier version feels good during practice but doesn't build strength effectively. Mental challenges that feel difficult are often the most productive for learning.

• Context Affects Memory Retrieval: We retrieve memories best when the retrieval context matches the encoding context. Dr. Willingham shares an example of forgetting to buy coffee at the grocery store because we initially thought about it in the context of a neighbor's gift, not as a grocery item. This principle can be applied to file naming and information organization.

• Overcoming Procrastination Through Reframing: When facing procrastination, reframing the choice to highlight opportunity costs can be effective. Instead of asking "Should I watch a movie or work on my project?" ask "Should I complete this project and feel relieved, or postpone it and continue feeling the weight of an unfinished task?" This small shift in perspective can significantly impact motivation.

• Planning by Time, Not Tasks: Rather than organizing work by what needs to be done next (tasks), it's more effective to allocate specific time blocks to different activities based on their importance. This approach helps prevent important but non-urgent matters from being continuously pushed aside by seemingly urgent but less important tasks.

• The Identity of a Learner: Developing the self-image of someone who consistently learns, regardless of external circumstances, creates powerful habits. Like people who always find time to exercise, those who see themselves as lifelong learners will make learning a priority even during busy periods, setting aside time for growth and development.
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Goldman Sachs leaders and analysts break down the key issues moving markets in this weekly podcast.

Why Stocks Are Getting Wild

Goldman Sachs The Markets

The Markets

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- Fed Rate Cut Expectations Driving Market Volatility: Market movement is primarily driven by expectations of the Federal Reserve's December decision. After several Fed governors initially expressed reluctance toward a rate cut, causing a NASDAQ selloff, sentiment shifted when another governor suggested a cut was likely. Goldman Sachs researchers have clarified their position that a December cut is probable, which could trigger a relief rally in stocks.

- Investor Rotation to Defensive Sectors: While investors remain long on equities overall, there's a noticeable rotation away from high-flying tech stocks toward more defensive sectors like healthcare, financials, and industrials. This represents a more cautious approach to the market, described as "going 55 in the middle lane" rather than "80 in the left lane."

- Liquidity and Volatility Relationship: As market volatility increases, liquidity tends to decrease. The VIX at 24 suggests daily market moves of about 1.5% (using the "rule of 16" - divide VIX by 16), though actual intraday trading ranges have been 2.5-3%. E-mini futures liquidity is at one of the lowest points of the year.

- Systematic Selling Pressure: The S&P 500 breaking its short-term momentum threshold could trigger significant systematic selling - potentially $50 billion in global equities over the next week and $60 billion over the next month, creating substantial supply pressure on the market.

- Hedging Strategies: Recommended hedging approaches include diversifying away from high-flying technology stocks toward more defensive positions, such as rotating from S&P market cap-weighted to S&P equal-weighted indexes. Another suggested hedge is a VIX 25-65 call spread, offering significant VIX delta exposure during a high volatility period.

- Year-End Outlook: The December rate decision is critical for market direction. With odds shifting from 30% to 70% for a rate cut, equity markets have rallied in response. If the Fed cuts rates without unexpected surprises, markets could grind higher into year-end, but failing to cut could lead to significant downside risk.
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Hosted by Michael Safi and Helen Pidd, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining personal storytelling with insightful analysis, this podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday. Today in Focus features journalists such as: Aditya Chakrabortty, Alex Hern, Alexis Petridis, Andrew Roth, Emma Graham-Harrison, George Monbiot, Jim Waterson, John Crace, John Harris, Jonathan Freedland, Kiran Stacey, Larry Elliott, Luke Harding, Marina Hyde, Nesrine Malik, Owen Jones, Peter Walker, Pippa Crerar, Polly Toynbee, Shaun Walker, Simon Hattenstone and Zoe Williams. The podcast is a topical, deep dive, explainer on a topic or story in the news, covering: current affairs, politics, investigations, leaks, scandals and interviews. It might cover topics such as: GB, Scotland, England and Ireland news, the environment, green issues, climate change, the climate emergency and global warming; American politics including: US presidential election 2024, Biden, Trump, the White House, the GOP, the Republicans and the Republican Party, the Democrats and the Democratic Party; UK politics including: UK election 24, Parliament, Labour, the Conservative Party, the Liberal Democrats, Reform UK, Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer; culture; the royals and the royal family, including King Charles III and Prince Harry; HS2; the police and current affairs including: Ukraine, Russia, Bangladesh, Israel, Palestine, Gaza and AI.

How Nigel Farage’s ‘right-hand man’ in Europe was unmasked as a traitor

Today in Focus

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- The Arrest and Conviction of Nathan Gill: Nathan Gill, a former MEP for UKIP and the Brexit Party who later became Reform UK's leader in Wales, has been sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for accepting bribes to make pro-Russian statements. He was arrested in September 2021 at Manchester Airport while en route to Moscow, after authorities discovered evidence of payments from pro-Russian Ukrainian contacts.

- Gill's Political Background: A tall Welsh politician and Mormon bishop, Gill was a key lieutenant of Nigel Farage, managing UKIP/Reform operations in Wales. After a failed business career running a care home that went bankrupt in 2008, Gill was elected to the European Parliament in 2014 where he served until Brexit was finalized on January 31, 2020.

- The Ukrainian Connection: In 2018, Gill made several trips to Ukraine where he met with Oleg Voloshin, a pro-Russian journalist working for TV channels owned by Viktor Medvedchuk, an oligarch with close ties to Putin. These channels (112 Ukraine and News One) were facing shutdown by Ukrainian authorities for being pro-Russian propaganda outlets.

- The Bribery Scheme: Evidence from WhatsApp conversations revealed that Voloshin was paying Gill approximately £4,000-£5,000 for each pro-Russian speech he delivered in the European Parliament or interview he gave to pro-Russian media. Voloshin also wrote scripts for Gill's speeches, which contained Russian talking points and terminology (such as referring to "the Ukraine" rather than "Ukraine").

- Influence Operation: Gill sat on what Voloshin called an "International board to defend 112 Ukraine" and recruited other MEPs (who were reportedly unaware of the payments) to speak in support of the pro-Russian channels. In total, Gill received approximately £40,000 in bribes over an eight-month period.

- Discovered Through Chance: The scheme was only uncovered when Voloshin was stopped by the FBI in Washington D.C., who seized and analyzed his phone. This evidence was shared with UK authorities, leading to Gill's arrest.

- The Russian Connection to Brexit: The case highlights broader concerns about Russian efforts to influence Western politics. According to Luke Harding, Russia viewed Brexit as a way to weaken the UK and create division in Europe. While there's no evidence Farage knew of Gill's activities, Farage himself has previously expressed admiration for Putin and appeared on Russian state media.

- Broader Implications: This case represents part of Russia's "hybrid war" that includes not just military action in Ukraine, but also cyber warfare and political subversion across Europe. The Ukrainian people continue to suffer from Russia's ongoing attacks while the Kremlin attempts to influence Western politics through various channels.

- The Severity of the Sentence: The judge issued a harsh 10.5-year sentence due to several factors: Gill refused to cooperate with police, authorities don't know what happened to all the money, and he orchestrated the involvement of other MEPs in what amounts to treasonous activity undermining democracy.
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BioCentury's streaming commentary on biotech industry trends, plus interviews with KOLs. For three decades, BioCentury has helped biopharma executives and investors make business-critical decisions and build larger networks with peers across the innovation ecosystem.

Ep. 337 - FDA’s Moving Goalposts & China’s Innovation Arc

BioCentury This Week

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- FDA's Shifting Regulatory Goalposts and Lack of Transparency: The FDA issued a surprising Complete Response Letter (CRL) to Sydnexis for their pediatric myopia treatment despite the company meeting its primary endpoint in what they claim was the largest pediatric myopia trial ever conducted. This drug was approved by EMA and MHRA, highlighting a concerning divergence between FDA and other regulatory agencies. The lack of an advisory committee meeting prevented transparency into FDA's decision-making process, leaving physicians and patients without clear guidance.

- CDC Controversy Over Vaccine-Autism Claims: The CDC posted a statement claiming that "vaccines do not cause autism" is not an evidence-based claim, raising serious concerns. This may be a prelude to investigating vaccines containing aluminum adjuvants, which could potentially undermine essential vaccines for polio, measles, and pertussis if public trust is eroded.

- China's Biotech Ecosystem Facing Growing Pains: Frank Le Deu's commentary highlights how China's biotech industry is entering a challenging phase with similarities to its electric vehicle sector - overcapacity, too many companies targeting the same targets, price wars, and insufficient capital allocation. Geopolitical tensions are limiting Chinese biotechs' ability to expand westward, creating additional headwinds.

- BioSecure 2.0 Legislation Looming: A revised version of the BioSecure Act is likely to pass in December as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. Unlike the first version which named specific companies, the new version gives the administration discretion to determine which companies are "biotechnology companies of concern," creating uncertainty about implementation and impact on healthcare markets.

- Commercial Challenges for Traditional CRISPR Therapies: Despite early excitement, conventional CRISPR-Cas9 therapies face increasing competition from RNA-based therapies (siRNA, antisense) that can now achieve durable gene knockdown with infrequent dosing (every 6-12 months). Recent safety concerns with gene editing, such as the patient death in Intellia's Phase 3 trial, have highlighted risks of one-time genetic editing approaches. CRISPR technologies may need to focus on unaddressed indications or extrahepatic delivery to differentiate themselves.

- NLRP3 Inhibitors Show Limited Promise in Obesity: The first Phase 2 data for Ventyx's NLRP3 inhibitor VTX-3232 in obesity showed no weight loss benefit as monotherapy and potentially worse results when combined with semaglutide compared to semaglutide alone. However, the drug demonstrated potent anti-inflammatory effects with 80-90% reduction in inflammatory markers, suggesting potential value in reducing cardiovascular risk for obesity patients even without weight loss benefits.

- FDA Survey Request: BioCentury is conducting an anonymous survey at biocenturysurvey.com to gather insights from investors and biotechs about their interactions with the FDA to identify what is and isn't working effectively.
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Dave Dameshek sets his gaze on the NFL landscape to analyze, celebrate and - when necessary - offer improvements to America’s true national pastime from a true fan’s perspective. Dave is frequently joined by players, as well as his NFL Network regulars to talk about the game of football and perhaps more importantly, the game called life. On this podcast, nothing is off-limits... Except some stuff.

NFL Fantasy Live: Week 12 Top Scorers and Fantasy Stock Report

NFL: The Dave Dameshek Football Program

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- Jahmyr Gibbs' Historic Performance: Gibbs delivered a record-setting fantasy performance with 55.4 points against the Giants, marking the most fantasy points in a game this season. He scored multiple touchdowns, including a 69-yard game-winning touchdown in overtime, putting up the most rushing yards by a Detroit running back since Barry Sanders in 1994.

- Quarterback Injury Updates: Joe Burrow is expected to return for the Bengals' Thanksgiving game against the Ravens after recovering from toe surgery. Aaron Rodgers should be available for the Steelers-Bills game. Baker Mayfield suffered a low-grade sprain to his non-throwing shoulder, and JJ McCarthy entered concussion protocol, making Max Brosmer the only healthy Vikings quarterback.

- Top Week 12 Performers: Besides Gibbs, standout performers included JSN (Seattle) with nearly 40 fantasy points, Jalen Hurts with 30.8 points and two rushing touchdowns, Wan'Dale Robinson with 156 receiving yards, Amon-Ra St. Brown with 149 yards and a TD, and George Pickens catching all 9 targets for 29 fantasy points against the Eagles.

- Vikings Offense Concerns: The hosts hit the "panic button" on Minnesota's offense, which managed just 145 total yards. Justin Jefferson has struggled with zero receptions in three straight games. With McCarthy now in concussion protocol, the situation looks even more concerning for fantasy managers with Vikings players.

- Waiver Wire Targets: The hosts recommended several pickups including Chris Rodriguez (Commanders RB who's taken over the backfield), Jamari Roberson (Lions WR who's seen increased targets), and Malik Davis (Cowboys) as potential waiver additions heading into Week 13.

- Fantasy Stock Report: Players trending up include Hunter Henry (10 targets, 115 yards, TD), John Metchie (WR11 performance), and Greg Dorch (increasing snap counts). Those trending down include DeAndre Swift (losing touches to Kyle Mungai), Kyren Williams (snap share decreasing), and Bijan Robinson (struggling with production).

- NFL Thanksgiving and Black Friday Schedule: The Thanksgiving lineup features Packers-Lions (1pm ET, Fox), Chiefs-Cowboys (4:30pm ET, CBS), and Bengals-Ravens (8:20pm ET, NBC). Amazon Prime will host Bears-Eagles on Black Friday at 3pm ET.
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Je suis Delphine Pinon. Je suis entrepreneure, investisseuse en immobilier, Money &amp; Life Coach, c'est-à-dire que j'aide mes clients à révéler tout leur potentiel financier.
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#205 - Un Noël magique sans se ruiner

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Based on the context provided, as the transcript appears to be in French with limited coherent content, I'll summarize the key points from the episode description and chapter markings:

Rethinking Christmas Spending: The episode challenges the myth that a "good Christmas" must be an expensive one, noting that French households spend an average of nearly €500 during the holidays, primarily on gifts.

The Problem with Excessive Gift-Giving: Too many presents not only strain your finances but can also diminish the sense of gratitude in children. The podcast explores healthier approaches to gift-giving that preserve both your budget and the holiday spirit.

Setting Minimalist Gift Policies: Practical advice on how to establish reasonable gift-giving boundaries with family and friends without feeling like "the Grinch" or causing disappointment.

Managing Parental Guilt: The episode addresses the emotional challenges parents face when trying to limit holiday spending, particularly the fear of disappointing their children and how to overcome these feelings.

Budget-Friendly Holiday Magic: Creative ideas for creating a magical Christmas atmosphere with minimal spending, focusing on experiences and traditions rather than expensive purchases.

Sharing Holiday Meal Costs: Strategies for fairly distributing the financial burden of holiday meals among family members, especially when you're hosting, to avoid bearing the entire expense yourself.
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Daily stories from the world of information security. To delve into any daily story, head to CISOseries.com.

Department of Know: Overconfidence new zero-day, FCC torches Salt Typhoon rules, AI uninsurable

Cyber Security Headlines

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AWS Re:Invent Challenges and Strategies: The immense scale of AWS Re:Invent creates a sensory overload experience, making it impossible to attend all content. Many attendees find themselves confined to hotel lobbies for back-to-back meetings, forcing them to watch session content after the event. The sheer size of the conference (50,000+ attendees) creates logistical challenges moving between venues.

Cloudflare Outage vs Azure DDoS Attack: The Cloudflare outage (caused by a database permission change leading to system crashes) was deemed more concerning than Azure's 15.72 Tbps DDoS attack. While DDoS attacks are anticipated and mitigated through established strategies, architectural configuration issues like Cloudflare's are unpredictable and harder to plan for.

FCC Rolling Back Telco Security Rules: The FCC is voting to scrap cybersecurity rules imposed after the 2024 Salt Typhoon attacks that required telcos to implement basic security controls. The panelists expressed frustration at this regulatory backpedaling, noting that the requirements were not onerous and represented basic security practices that should have been implemented decades ago.

School Districts Share Blame for PowerSchool Hack: Canadian regulators faulted school districts for failing to include security provisions in contracts with PowerSchool and not monitoring security guardrails. While there is a shared responsibility model for data custodianship, the panelists highlighted that school districts lack both the funding and expertise to properly manage these security requirements.

SEC Drops Remaining SolarWinds Claims: The SEC has dismissed its case against SolarWinds and its CISO Tim Brown, which alleged fraud and internal control failures after their 2020 breach. The panelists noted this doesn't reduce CISO liability concerns since the SEC merely dropped charges rather than establishing legal precedent or clear guidelines for CISO responsibilities.

Cybersecurity Overconfidence Crisis: A report from Immersive shows security teams are overconfident but underprepared, with participants in simulated exercises averaging 22% accuracy and taking 29 hours to contain infections. The panelists emphasized that this overconfidence stems from teams that haven't experienced actual breaches and recommended training with security professionals who have dealt with real incidents.

Insurers Backing Away from AI Coverage: Major insurers are asking regulators for permission to exclude AI-related liabilities from corporate policies, describing AI as "too much of a black box." They fear an "agentic AI mishap" could trigger thousands of simultaneous claims. The panelists supported this caution, noting that the lack of understanding and rush to implement AI creates unpredictable risk profiles.

AI Governance and Bias Concerns: Organizations are creating new C-suite roles (like Chief AI Officers) to govern AI implementation. However, there's debate about the right approach - whether to restrict access to AI systems that might amplify existing biases, or to deliberately expose these biases so they can be identified and eliminated.
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Welcome to The CLS Experience! I’m your host Craig Siegel. I've dedicated myself to personal growth and transformation by revamping my mindset and now I want to help others manufacture BIG breakthroughs of their own. My mission for this show is to elevate your state, remove your limiting beliefs and get you on absolute FIRE for life! On this show, you’ll hear from world shakers who overcame struggles on their journey to achieving massive success in different facets of life. If this resonates with you please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. And for updates, follow me @craigsiegel_cls and check out my YouTube channel Craig Siegel. You can also grab my book, WSJ and USA Today bestseller 'The Reinvention Formula'. The best is yet to come!&nbsp;

Cultivating Audacity: How To Dismantle Doubt And Let Yourself Win With Anne Marie Anderson

The CLS Experience with Craig Siegel

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Building an Audacious Mindset: Audacity is the willingness to take bold risks. It combines optimism (believing things will work out) with consistent action. Anne Marie describes how cultivating audacity involves taking big swings, failing, learning, adjusting, and recalibrating your relationship with rejection. She challenges the notion that some people are born audacious, explaining that it's a muscle that must be flexed regularly.

Embracing Fear Rather Than Conquering It: Fear doesn't necessarily go away, but we can develop tools to work with it. Anne Marie suggests making friends with fear and understanding it will always be there - just don't let it "take the wheel and drive." She recommends separating your inner critic from yourself by giving it a name, making it easier to recognize and dismiss negative self-talk.

The Urgency Fallacy: Anne Marie created the concept of "the urgency fallacy" to explain how people prioritize urgent tasks over important ones. Urgent tasks have deadlines and immediate satisfaction but important tasks (those aligned with your values and goals) often get postponed despite having bigger long-term consequences. She advocates making time for important things, even if it's just 15 minutes at a time.

Prioritizing Yourself: Many people put others' needs ahead of their own. Anne Marie challenges listeners to consider "Are you important to you?" by examining their actions. By constantly choosing urgent external demands over personal important goals, people demonstrate they're not valuing themselves enough. Creating boundaries is essential for making progress on meaningful projects.

The Value of Rejection and Taking Swings: Anne Marie shares how she intentionally seeks opportunities to fail because it means she's pushing herself. She tells her children about her rejections rather than just her successes, teaching them that "if you're not getting rejected, you're not doing it right." She redefines success as the process of taking action rather than the outcome.

Leadership and Team Building: The best leaders are "shape shifters" who understand what motivates each team member individually. Using Phil Jackson's coaching of the Chicago Bulls as an example, she explains how effective leaders recognize that different people need different management approaches. She emphasizes that leaders need to clearly communicate expectations since "people will change their behavior to meet the expectations of their community."

Building Your "Front Row": Anne Marie discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with people who support your growth - not just friends and family who always agree with you, but those who will tell you the truth, lift you up, and check in on your progress. These people feel invested in helping you reach your dreams and should be acknowledged for their important role in your life.

Delayed Gratification as a Power Move: Making decisions based on long-term fulfillment rather than immediate rewards is presented as one of life's biggest "flexes." Anne Marie shares how she sometimes accepts speaking engagements that pay less but provide deeper personal satisfaction because they align with her values, illustrating how delayed gratification can lead to more meaningful returns on investment.

Writing Your Own Story: Anne Marie emphasizes the importance of not letting others "hold the pen to the story of your life." This means avoiding making decisions to please others or earn their approval. Instead, write your story in a way that makes you happiest, which includes not listening to people who tear you down and investing in relationships with those who support your authentic path.

Connecting Sports Broadcasting with Motivational Work: While her broadcasting and motivational speaking careers may seem separate, Anne Marie reveals how she connects them by working with sports teams to help athletes cultivate audacity. She particularly helps team members who aren't starters recognize their value, focusing on how each person contributes to the team's overall success.
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EZRA LEVANT | Is Mark Carney temperamentally suited to public life?

Rebel News Podcast

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Mark Carney's Temperamental Outbursts: Recent incidents show Prime Minister Mark Carney exhibiting irritation when faced with challenging questions. When asked if Donald Trump had called him, Carney dismissively responded "who cares?" despite making his ability to handle Trump a central campaign promise. Similarly, when questioned about oil pipelines, he called the topic "boring" and showed impatience.

Carney's Conflict of Interest Concerns: When CBC's Rosemary Barton questioned Carney about potential conflicts of interest regarding his assets, he responded defensively, telling her to "look inside yourself." These patterns suggest Carney becomes snippy and defensive when confronted with topics he doesn't have good answers for.

The U.S. Relationship Challenge: Despite claiming indifference about not having spoken with Trump, Carney's dismissal contradicts his campaign messaging. While world leaders line up to meet with Trump, Carney's inability to secure communication potentially jeopardizes critical issues like the auto industry, where Trump has threatened to move factories from Canada to the U.S.

Twitter Location Revelations: A new X/Twitter feature revealed the location where accounts were registered, exposing many pro-Palestinian accounts claiming to be reporting from Gaza as actually being based elsewhere. Similarly, some "America First" accounts attacking Trump from the right were discovered to be operating from countries like Pakistan, revealing sophisticated disinformation campaigns.

Ongoing Pro-Palestinian Protests in Toronto: Despite the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, pro-Palestinian demonstrations continue in Toronto. When pro-Israel counter-protesters stopped appearing at a regular demonstration location, the pro-Palestinian protesters began marching through residential neighborhoods with significant Jewish populations, raising questions about their motivations.

Protest Tactics and Confrontations: An incident involving a worker in a small tractor being surrounded by protesters highlights the tensions in these demonstrations. While the majority of protesters are likely genuine in their convictions, some professional organizers may be receiving funding through NGOs or other channels, and some participants use activism as cover for antisocial behavior.

Foreign Influence in Canadian Protests: Reports indicate hundreds of Iranian and Hamas agents operating in Canada, suggesting some protest activities may be directed by foreign interests. While most participants are likely sincere, there exists a core group of professional protesters who move from cause to cause.
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The Human Layer is a podcast for those who refuse to be optimized, for the builders and breakers at the intersection of emergent technology, political resistance, and the fight for a positive-sum future.

Zombie Democracy

The Human Layer

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# Zombie Democracy Episode Summary

Defining Zombie Democracy: Democracy has become a hollow shell where formal structures continue to function but the intellectual and moral life that should animate them has died. Institutions maintain their familiar rituals and marble pillars, but inside they're empty - elections still happen but citizens express opinions without reflection, and debates revolve around feelings rather than principles.

The Transition to Modern Authoritarianism: Unlike historical authoritarianism that arrived with tanks, today's version arrives through normalization and hypernormalization. Citizens are conditioned to accept increasingly problematic developments as normal, continuing with business as usual while democratic institutions rot from the inside out.

Weaponized Algorithms and AI as Accelerants: Technology has become an accelerant for authoritarianism, with AI enabling disinformation at unprecedented scale. The hosts argue that the combination of weaponized algorithms and AI allows "authoritarian fever dreams to become reality so fast that we can't even vocalize it enough to try and stop it."

The Self-Censorship Effect: A "chilling effect" has taken hold where citizens begin to censor themselves, speaking in whispers about politics or avoiding political discussions altogether. This self-imposed silence is exactly what the First Amendment was designed to prevent but is now becoming normalized behavior.

The Inversion of Institutional Loyalty: Major institutions (courts, regulatory agencies, the press) haven't vanished but have stopped being independent. Their loyalty has migrated from serving the public to serving either individual political figures or big tech and hyperscalers - all without democratic oversight or public consent.

Apathy Before Opposition: Democracy breeds apathy before it breeds opposition. The numbing of the population through entertainment, consumption, and general overwhelm leads to disengagement from civic life, making it easier for authoritarianism to take root. This apathy eventually transitions to despair, which becomes the agent of drift toward authoritarianism.

Surveillance Infrastructure and Freedom of Movement: The hosts discuss how systems like the Border Patrol's surveillance network of hidden cameras create dragnets that track movement patterns. This quiet removal of freedoms may eventually cause pushback when Americans realize their cherished freedom of movement is being restricted.

Emergent Community Resistance: Despite the bleak outlook, the hosts highlight examples of effective community organizing, from "No Kings" protests to ICE being driven out of cities through community mobilization. Innovations like the "whistle campaign" in Chicago, where 3D-printed whistles alert neighborhoods to ICE presence, show the creativity of grassroots resistance.

The Technocratic Takeover: The hosts reflect on their firsthand experience with technologists in their industry, noting how people like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel now exert outsized control over government functions through their companies and AI technologies, despite their obvious personal flaws and disconnection from reality.

The Path Forward Through Community: The solution lies in community organizing and connection. As social structures begin to deteriorate further, community mobilization becomes essential - breaking bread together, understanding who needs protection in your community, and organizing mutual aid and collective resistance.
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