Locked On Avalanche podcast is your daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Colorado Avalanche and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Chris Micieli and Kyle Sullivan, the Locked On Avalanche podcast provides your daily burgundy and blue fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Avs franchise. Locked On Avalanche takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Avalanche locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Avalanche podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Avalanche Win Streak End In A Downright Fun Game Against the Minnesota Wild

Locked On Avalanche - Daily Podcast On The Colorado Avalanche

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• A Thrilling Shootout Ends Avalanche Win Streak: The Colorado Avalanche's 10-game win streak came to an end in a shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild, though they still earned a point and extended their point streak to 15 games. Both hosts praised the game as exceptionally entertaining from start to finish, with fast-paced action and high skill levels on display from both teams.

• Goaltending Duel Defined the Game: Scott Wedgwood for Colorado and Wallstead for Minnesota both had outstanding performances, with Wedgwood stopping 35 of 37 shots and Wallstead making 39 saves on 41 shots. Both goalies were key factors in keeping the score low despite the high number of shots and offensive chances.

• Gabriel Landeskog's Inspirational Performance: Landeskog scored a highlight-reel goal after taking a stick to the face, falling down, getting back up, and scoring from in front of the net while being defended. The hosts praised this moment as embodying why he wears the captain's "C," noting his improved play is crucial to the team's success. He led the team with six shots on goal and played over 21 minutes.

• Shootout Format Discussion: The hosts debated whether shootouts are the best way to decide regular season games, with both agreeing it feels anticlimactic after such a competitive, high-skill game. They discussed alternatives like extending 3-on-3 overtime or switching to 4-on-4, but acknowledged there's no perfect solution that wouldn't overtax players.

• Nathan McKinnon's Opportunistic Goal: McKinnon capitalized on a questionable pass by Minnesota across the middle of the ice, intercepting it and scoring. The hosts noted this was characteristic of McKinnon's ability to punish opponents' mistakes.

• Wild's Hot Streak Continues: Minnesota extended their own win streak, with Kirill Kaprizov scoring both Wild goals. Despite their success, they've only gained one point on Colorado in the standings since the Avalanche have been winning at a similar pace.

• Quick Turnaround vs. Montreal: The Avalanche face a back-to-back situation with Montreal coming to town less than 24 hours after the Minnesota game. The hosts noted both teams would be wearing Nordiques throwback jerseys and that Montreal has speed that could match Colorado's, setting up another potentially exciting, fast-paced game.
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Klik 371: Odporúčania na technologické darčeky 2025

Klik

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AI-Assisted Shopping Recommendations: The podcast discusses how artificial intelligence can help with gift recommendations for the 2025 holiday season. AI tools can analyze preferences and suggest appropriate tech gifts based on user input, making the shopping process more efficient.

In-Ear Headphones: Various in-ear headphone options are reviewed, with specific focus on features and quality. The discussion covers different brands and models that would make good gifts for tech enthusiasts.

Over-Ear Headphones: The podcast explores over-ear headphone options, including the "Open Ear Concept" design and Honor Headphone Pro models, highlighting their comfort and sound quality features for potential gift-givers.

Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers: Various smartwatch options including Google Pixel watches and other fitness tracking devices are discussed as potential gift ideas, covering their features, design, and functionality.

Smartphone Recommendations: The discussion covers the latest smartphones including Google Pixel models and Samsung devices, analyzing their features, design principles, and value proposition as potential holiday gifts.

Television and Projector Options: Smart TV options including Google TV models are reviewed, along with portable projector alternatives for those seeking different home entertainment gift ideas.

Gaming Devices: The podcast covers gaming gift recommendations including Nintendo handhelds, Steam Deck, ROG devices, and Xbox and PlayStation options, discussing their relative merits for different types of gamers.
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Two comedians look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that took place there. In depth research, horrible tragedy, and the hosts' comedic spin on the whole thing. New episodes every Thursday!!

Madness, Murder & Multiple Personalities - Fredericksburg, Texas

Small Town Murder

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- Severe Mental Illness Documented for Years: Scott Panetti demonstrated clear signs of schizophrenia and mental instability throughout his life, beginning in early adulthood. He was hospitalized multiple times, diagnosed with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder by various hospitals, and exhibited bizarre behaviors including burying all the family furniture in the backyard because he believed the devil lived in it, and claiming to have stabbed the devil in his wall and seen the blood.

- The Double Murder and Standoff: In September 1992, after his wife Sonia left him due to his threats and violence, Panetti shaved his head, dressed in military fatigues, and drove to his in-laws' home. He shot and killed Joe and Amanda Alvarado, attempted to shoot his wife (the gun jammed), and then took her and their 3-year-old daughter hostage. After a 9-hour standoff with police, he released them and surrendered, dressed in his best suit.

- Shocking Legal Proceedings: Despite clear evidence of severe mental illness, Panetti was found competent to stand trial and allowed to represent himself. During the trial, he dressed in a ridiculous 1920s cowboy costume, affected a John Wayne accent, and behaved erratically - claiming a personality named "Sarge Iron Horse" committed the murders, attempting to subpoena Jesus Christ and JFK, and delivering incoherent testimony and questioning.

- Failure of the Justice System: Multiple psychiatrists who observed the trial described it as a "farce," a "circus," and expressed shock that the legal system would allow a clearly mentally ill person to represent himself. Even Sonia, whose parents were murdered, described the trial as "a big joke" and believed the jury was not given the full picture of Scott's mental illness.

- Death Penalty and Appeals: Despite his obvious mental illness, Panetti was sentenced to death. His case went through numerous appeals over decades, eventually reaching the Supreme Court. In 2007, the Supreme Court ruled that the state court competency proceedings had violated his right to due process. In 2023, a U.S. district court ruled he was not competent to be executed, though he remained on death row until his death by natural causes in May 2025.

- Signs of a Preventable Tragedy: Prior to the murders, there were numerous warning signs and opportunities for intervention. Local law enforcement allegedly failed to act on the family's concerns about Panetti's threats and didn't confiscate his weapons despite court orders to do so. Even Sonia later advocated against his execution, stating "I do not hate Scott. I hate what Scott did. Scott was a good person, except when he changed."

- Mental Health System Failures: The case highlights Texas' poor reputation for mental health services, spending approximately one-third of what the average state spends. Multiple professionals who evaluated Panetti agreed he suffered from serious mental illness, yet the system failed to provide adequate treatment or recognize when he was too ill to participate in legal proceedings.
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A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the BBC. Investigating, reporting and uncovering true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and global issues. From far-right voters in Europe, to the last Christians of Gaza, to the rise of the Myanmar resistance, to the Three Million mini-series on the Bengal Famine, The Documentary investigates major global stories. We delve into social media, take you into the minds of the world’s most creative people and explore personal approaches to spirituality. Every week, we also bring together people from around the globe to discuss how news stories are affecting their lives. A new episode most days, all year round. From our BBC World Service teams at: Assignment, Heart and Soul, In the Studio, OS Conversations, The Fifth Floor and Trending.

Brain fog and perimenopause

The Documentary Podcast

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Understanding Brain Fog in Perimenopause: Brain fog is a common symptom experienced during perimenopause, causing difficulties with memory, concentration, and word recall. BBC Tech Editor Zoe Kleinman shared her experience of forgetting a key technical phrase before a live TV broadcast, which resonated with thousands of women experiencing similar symptoms.

Varied Symptoms and Experiences: Perimenopause affects women differently, with symptoms including hot flashes, insomnia, fainting, skin issues, hair loss, anxiety, and heart palpitations. The onset can begin as early as the late 30s, though many women don't recognize these changes as perimenopause, often leading to years of undiagnosed suffering.

Medical Misdiagnosis: Many women reported being misdiagnosed with depression, burnout, or simply being told they were "doing too much" when seeking medical help. Multiple participants shared stories of visiting numerous specialists over several years before receiving a proper perimenopause diagnosis.

Career Impact: The symptoms can be so debilitating that many women are forced to leave their jobs or change careers. According to the UK-based Fawcett Society, 1 in 10 women have had to leave their jobs due to menopause symptoms. Participants included a charity worker, advertising executive, and an airline pilot who all experienced significant career disruptions.

Masking and Coping Strategies: Women often feel pressured to hide their symptoms, particularly in professional settings. Some develop coping mechanisms like using notes, making lists, or planning extensively to manage their symptoms while maintaining their responsibilities.

Workplace Support Needs: There's a growing recognition that workplaces need better policies and support systems for employees experiencing perimenopause. This includes menopause policies, flexibility for medical appointments, and education for all staff to create understanding environments.

Education and Awareness Gap: Many women had never heard of perimenopause before their diagnosis, highlighting a critical gap in women's health education. Participants emphasized the importance of education starting earlier in schools and including everyone, not just girls, to improve understanding and support.
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Fuori da qui è un podcast settimanale per tutti quelli che vogliono uscire dalla bolla, quelli che sono stanchi del sovranismo delle notizie e vogliono aprire gli occhi per accorgersi di cosa succede intorno a noi. Fuori da qui è per chi ha uno sguardo curioso sul mondo e vuole capire di cosa si discute fuori dei nostri confini. Fuori da qui è un podcast di Chora News, condotto da Simone Pieranni, con Mario Calabresi, Cecilia Sala, Francesca Milano, Guido Brera e tanti ospiti che ci daranno il loro contribuito per allargare i nostri orizzonti. 

“Fuori da qui” è un podcast di Chora News, prodotto da Chora Media.
Condotto da Simone Pieranni.
La cura editoriale è di Francesca Milano.
La supervisione del suono e della musica è di Luca Micheli.
La post produzione e il montaggio sono di Mattia Liciotti e Emanuele Moscatelli.
I fonici di studio sono Lucrezia Marcelli e Luca Possi.
La producer è Martina Conte.
Musiche su licenza di Universal Music Publishing Ricordi Srl e di Machiavelli Music.

Ep.110 - Gattaca Valley

Fuori Da Qui

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- Jacob Hanna's Synthetic Embryo Research: Israeli scientist Jacob Hanna is pioneering work at the Weizmann Institute to create synthetic human embryos in laboratory settings. His lab grows stem cells that self-organize to form embryo models, potentially changing our understanding of what it means to be human. This technology allows for creating embryos without the traditional meeting of sperm and egg.

- Renewal Bio Startup: Hanna has founded a startup called Renewal Bio that aims to use synthetic embryo technology for practical applications. The company plans to genetically modify these synthetic embryos early in the process to prevent certain developmental pathways, essentially creating embryonic tissue as a resource rather than a potential human life.

- Preventive: The Silicon Valley Genetics Company: The Wall Street Journal exposed a startup called Preventive, backed by powerful tech figures including OpenAI's Sam Altman and Coinbase founder Brian Armstrong. The company aims to eliminate genetic diseases through DNA modification, with services reportedly costing up to $50,000 for a complete genetic modification package.

- Market-Based Eugenics: Critics have compared these genetic selection services to concepts from the film "Gattaca," dubbing it "market eugenics" or "libertarian eugenics." Unlike state-imposed eugenics of the past, this is a voluntary, market-driven approach where those who can afford it can select for "superior" genetic traits in their children.

- Polygenic Screening: Beyond direct gene modification, companies are offering polygenic screening of embryos during IVF procedures. This involves analyzing multiple embryos for genetic predispositions to various conditions and selecting the "best" ones for implantation. The service costs thousands of dollars per embryo.

- Ethical Concerns About Genetic Inequality: Philosopher Jonathan Anomaly and others raise concerns about the creation of a new "genetic elite" - those whose parents could afford to eliminate genetic risks or enhance certain traits. This could potentially create a society divided between the genetically privileged and those born through traditional means with all their natural genetic variations.
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Bloomberg Radio host Barry Ritholtz looks at the people and ideas that shape markets, investing and business.

Lange & Sohne CEO Wilhelm Schmid's Take on the Watch Market and Luxury Timepiece Design

Masters in Business

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The Connection Between Fine Watches and Classic Cars: Wilhelm Schmid, CEO of A. Lange & Söhne, explains that watches and classic cars share common qualities of beauty, heritage, craftsmanship, and design. The "concourse of elegance" event highlights these shared values, with both industries requiring skilled craftsmen to create and maintain their products.

Purposeful Design Philosophy: Schmid compares Lange watches to the Mercedes Gullwing, noting how both were designed with clear purposes in mind. He believes in identifying a product's core purpose and ensuring everything about the design supports that purpose without compromise, rather than trying to be "a little bit of everything."

A. Lange & Söhne's Production Process: Each Lange watch is assembled twice - first to ensure all mechanical components work perfectly, then disassembled, decorated, cleaned, reassembled and tested again. This meticulous process significantly limits production capacity, with some complicated watches taking 3-4 years to complete a limited run of 50 pieces.

German Watchmaking Identity: While operating in an industry dominated by Swiss brands, Lange embraces its German heritage. Schmid notes that rather than national identity, what truly defines Lange is its commitment to craftsmanship, history, and design. The company uses traditional materials like German silver that develop a beautiful patina over time.

Innovation in Classic Timepieces: Lange has pioneered several horological innovations while maintaining traditional aesthetics, including the first tourbillon with a stop-seconds mechanism (2009) and the 1815 tourbillon that resets to zero when the crown is pulled. Their chronographs feature jumping minute counters for clearer time reading.

The Odysseus Collection Development: The Odysseus sports watch line took seven years of active development before its 2019 launch, with Schmid noting the entire journey took nearly 25 years. The line represents a new design language for the brand and initially created tension among purists but opened up new design possibilities.

Maintaining Quality Across Price Points: Schmid emphasizes that every watch receives the same level of craftsmanship and finishing regardless of price. The difference in price comes from complexity and number of parts, not quality of execution. Even their more accessible Saxonia line receives the same attention to detail as million-dollar pieces.
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Mehr als 50.000 Menschen lauschen zweimal wöchentlich, wenn die Tech-Experten Philipp Glöckler & Philipp “Pip” Klöckner aktuelle Ereignisse aus den Themen Innovation, Marketing, Produkt und Führung der relevantesten Technologie-Unternehmen besprechen. Tiefgründig und unterhaltsam analysieren sie Geschäftsmodelle, Strategie, die neuesten Trends und deren Auswirkung auf die Gesellschaft. Die Themen reichen von GAFAM (Google Apple Facebook Amazon Microsoft) und Antitrust über Aktien, Börse, Geldanlage bis zu Digital Marketing, Cloud Software, Crypto & Blockchain, Creator und App Economy. Philipp Gloeckler war Unternehmer, Berater und leitender Angestellter. Philipp Kloeckner (@pip_net) ist Investor & Advisor Marketing/Growth/Product für Startups, Wachstumsunternehmen und Private Equity Firmen, Ex Idealo & Rocket Internet, bekannt aus dem OMR Podcast, Ohne Aktien wirds schwer (OAWS) und Alles auf Aktien (AAA). Haftungsausschluss: https://www.doppelgaenger.io/disclaimer/ Auch wenn es schwer wird, bitte unbedingt lesen bevor ihr Aktien oder andere Wertpapiere ohne eigene Analyse kauft!

Soziale Netzwerke haften für Online-Scams | X-Mitarbeiter mit Grok ersetzen | OpenAI braucht $207B #514

Doppelgänger Tech Talk

Doppelgänger

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MIT Study on AI Automation Potential: A study from MIT reveals that AI could potentially replace 11.7% of the US workforce. Workers reported significant productivity increases when using AI tools, indicating the growing impact of automation across various industries.

Epic Games CEO on AI in Gaming: Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, argued against mandatory labeling of AI-generated content in games. He believes AI will eventually be integrated into all games and distinguishes between gaming and other creative industries, noting that gaming is supply-constrained rather than demand-constrained.

Chinese Tech Companies Circumventing Export Controls: Chinese tech companies are bypassing US chip export restrictions by establishing data centers in Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia and Singapore. This allows them to train AI models on the latest generation of NVIDIA hardware that would otherwise be unavailable to them due to export controls.

Alibaba's AI Smart Glasses: Alibaba has launched its first dedicated AI hardware product - smart glasses priced at $537 that come with the company's Qwen AI model integrated.

OpenAI's Ambitious Growth and Funding Needs: OpenAI projects reaching 2.6 billion users and 220 million paying subscribers by 2030. According to HSBC analysis, the company will need approximately $207 billion in funding to reach profitability by that time, highlighting the massive capital requirements for leading AI research organizations.

Social Media Platforms' Liability for Online Scams: The EU Parliament and Council are implementing new regulations that would make social media networks liable for online scams that occur on their platforms. This would create stronger incentives for platforms to prevent fraudulent activity targeting consumers.

Elon Musk's Plan to Replace X (Twitter) Staff with AI: There are reports that Musk intends to replace human employees at X with the company's Grok AI assistant, signaling a move toward AI automation of workforce functions previously performed by humans.

Sam Bankman-Fried Attempting a Comeback: The former CEO of FTX is attempting to rehabilitate his public image with a social media campaign, despite currently serving a prison sentence related to fraud charges from the collapse of his trading platform.

NVIDIA's Reaction to Google's TPU Success: NVIDIA appeared unsettled by Google's success with its custom TPU chips for AI workloads, though NVIDIA continues to supply GPUs to startups and cloud providers like Google, maintaining its dominant position in the AI hardware space.

Quantum Systems Achieves €3 Billion Valuation: The defense technology startup specializing in reconnaissance drones has reached a valuation of €3 billion following a new funding round, demonstrating significant investor interest in defense tech.

Consumer Protection AI Bot Concept: A concept was discussed for creating an AI-powered "digital bodyguard" that could help protect consumers from online scams by analyzing and identifying potentially fraudulent interactions.
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CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.

Trump Says He’s Canceling Anything Biden Signed Via Autopen

The Lead with Jake Tapper

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- Trump's Immigration Crackdown After National Guard Attack: Following a deadly ambush on National Guard members in Washington D.C., President Trump announced plans to "permanently pause migration from all third world countries" and reexamine green cards issued to people from 19 countries deemed "areas of concern." The attack suspect, Ramanula Lakhanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who worked for the US government in Afghanistan, came to the US in 2021 and was granted asylum under the Trump administration in 2022. The suspect's family claims he suffered from PTSD.

- Auto Pen Controversy: Trump claimed on Truth Social that he is "hereby canceling all executive orders and anything else that was not directly signed by crooked Joe Biden," claiming Biden's auto pen was used illegally. The auto pen has been used by presidents for years, with a 2005 Bush-era Justice Department opinion validating its use. Legal experts note that while a president can undo executive orders, the auto pen justification lacks legal foundation.

- Immigration Enforcement in Courtrooms: Since the Department of Homeland Security rescinded guidance limiting immigration enforcement near courthouses last spring, ICE agents have been detaining migrants attending routine court hearings even when their cases are ongoing. This has created fear in immigrant communities as people face an impossible choice: skip hearings (grounds for removal) or risk detention while trying to follow legal processes.

- Venezuelan Developments and Caribbean Drug Strikes: Reports emerged about US military strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean, including a controversial follow-up strike on survivors in the water. Trump has suggested expanding attacks to include targets on Venezuelan mainland. This comes amid phone call reports between Trump and Venezuelan leader Maduro, suggesting potential "gunboat diplomacy" aimed at regime change.

- Winter Storm Travel Disruptions: A cross-country winter storm is threatening post-Thanksgiving travel with heavy rain, snow, and frigid temperatures. About 40 million people from the Northern Rockies to the Great Lakes are under winter weather alerts, with 8-12 inches of snow possible in some areas. Winds of 30-50 mph could cause blowing snow and reduced visibility, while southern regions face severe thunderstorm risks.

- Airbus Software Issue: Thousands of Airbus planes need immediate maintenance due to a software vulnerability related to solar radiation. The sun's 11-year cycle is near peak, with charged particles potentially corrupting navigation system data by causing "bit flips." American Airlines warned this could cause travel disruptions during the busy holiday weekend, though the fix reportedly takes only about two hours per aircraft.

- The Story of Famous Amos: Behind the iconic Famous Amos cookies, which marked their 50th anniversary, was a complicated man named Wally Amos. His daughter Sarah Amos has created a podcast called "Tough Cookie" exploring his rise as one of the first entrepreneurs to use cause marketing, how he lost control of his company due to a combination of ego and racial setbacks as a Black man with limited education, and eventually being sued for trying to start a new company when Famous Amos claimed they owned his name and likeness.
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IDEAS is a deep-dive into contemporary thought and intellectual history. No topic is off-limits. In the age of clickbait and superficial headlines, it's for people who like to think.

How music transports the Afghan diaspora to their homeland

Ideas

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Music as a Connection to Home for Afghan Diaspora: For Afghans displaced by decades of conflict, music creates a powerful link to their homeland. Afghan music helps the diaspora maintain cultural connections, process trauma, and recreate a sense of home away from home. As poet Mir Hossein Mahdavi explains, "Music is the main instrument in recreating a home," allowing immigrants to emotionally connect to their homeland while physically living elsewhere.

Hangama's Musical Legacy: Renowned Afghan singer Hangama (stage name for Zohara) began her career at age 15 in 1970s Afghanistan, becoming one of the country's most famous female musicians. After fleeing during the Soviet occupation, her voice became synonymous with home for many in the diaspora. When she returned to Afghanistan in 2006 after the Taliban's fall, she was welcomed as an icon who represented freedom and Afghan identity.

Music as Resistance During Taliban Rule: When the Taliban banned music in the 1990s, playing or listening to it became an act of political resistance. Women turned to private performances with the daira (drum) in hidden corners of homes. As Mir Mahdavi notes, "People would still listen to music to resist this dictatorship... It was a political tool in the hand of young Afghan activists to show their opposition."

Generational Inheritance of Home Through Music: For children of the diaspora born outside Afghanistan, like Watis Fazilyar and Sara Soroor (Hangama's daughter), music creates a connection to a homeland they've never known. Watis, who plays the rubab (traditional Afghan instrument), describes home as "something that's passed down" through his parents' stories and musical traditions, while Sara found that Afghanistan "smelled like home" during her first visit in 2019.

Women's Folk Music as Cultural Resistance: Researcher Tabasum Niroo studied how Afghan women's folk music created alternative spaces for expression during oppressive regimes. Under Taliban rule, women's music became "very private and very much isolated" but also "connected more women to each other" and encouraged artistic expression in safe, hidden spaces.

Music as a Spiritual Bridge Beyond Geography: For many Afghans, music transcends physical location to connect with a deeper sense of belonging. Watis Fazilyar describes how music serves as "a vessel to help one connect to that which is beyond time and space," recognizing that physical places change while music provides a more enduring connection to cultural identity.

The Return of Taliban Rule and Loss of Hope: With the Taliban's return to power in 2021, Afghanistan's musical community faces renewed repression. The musicians interviewed express profound sadness about the current situation, especially for women and girls. As Hangama puts it: "We had a lot of hope. I never thought like that. Now hope is gone. I'm suffering for the young girls."
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The Hartmann Report is an independent daily podcast hosted by award winning, author, radio &amp; TV host Thom Hartmann. Thom’s podcast highlights the bigger picture behind politics, science and culture through discussion and debate. Catch Thom’s live show&nbsp;Monday&nbsp;through&nbsp;Friday noon ET / 9am PT-&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thomhartmann.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thomhartmann.com</a>.

How Banks Took Over Almost Every World Government

The Hartmann Report

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- The Benefits of Rewilding Children: A Finnish nursery school conducted a two-year study where they replaced asphalt with forest soil, moss, and compost pits. Children who played in the dirt showed stronger immune regulation, healthier gut microbiomes, fewer disease-causing skin bacteria, and reduced inflammation markers compared to children at regular schools.

- Larry Summers, Epstein, and the Banking Deregulation Scandal: Investigative journalist Greg Palast exposed Larry Summers' connections to Jeffrey Epstein, including seeking advice on how to seduce his economics protégé at Harvard. More importantly, Summers was instrumental in banking deregulation through the "End Game Memo" in 1997, which led to the dismantling of Glass-Steagall Act and ultimately contributed to the 2008 financial crisis.

- Global Banking Takeover Through Deregulation: The "End Game Memo" contained phone numbers of bank CEOs who helped develop a strategy to force 156 nations in the World Trade Organization to sign off on bank deregulation. This allowed investment banks to gamble with government-guaranteed savings accounts, eventually requiring massive taxpayer-funded bailouts after the 2008 crash.

- Lack of Accountability for Banking Crimes: While the Reagan administration prosecuted over 3,000 bankers (with over 1,000 imprisoned) during the 1980s Savings and Loan crisis, virtually no bankers faced prosecution following the 2008 financial crisis. This shift in accountability was influenced by powerful financial interests and their connections to government officials.

- The Impending AI Bubble Burst: The current AI frenzy has created a bubble similar to the dot-com boom of the late 1990s and the housing bubble of 2008. Companies like Nvidia have reached massive valuations ($5 trillion) based on AI chip production, while huge data centers are being built across the country. However, technological advances following Moore's Law may soon make these massive data centers obsolete.

- Technological Revolution in Computing Power: A company called Cerebras has developed wafer-scale engines with 4 trillion transistors (14 times as many as Nvidia's Blackwell chip) that could reduce massive data centers to small boxes. This advancement could potentially collapse the AI construction boom and trigger a market correction.

- Multiple Factors in the 2008 Housing Crisis: The financial crisis resulted from both banking deregulation and problematic lending practices. Low Federal Reserve rates initially encouraged home ownership through adjustable-rate mortgages, but when rates increased, millions lost their homes. The removal of Glass-Steagall protections allowed banks to package and leverage these mortgages into risky investment vehicles sold worldwide.
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Every week Linus and Luke discuss the most current happenings in the technology universe.

The Honey Lawsuit Was Dismissed - WAN Show November 28, 2025

The WAN Show

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Honey Lawsuit Dismissed but Not Finalized: The class action lawsuit against PayPal/Honey by content creators has been dismissed by a federal judge. The lawsuit alleged Honey replaced creators' affiliate links at checkout and took commissions. The judge dismissed it because plaintiffs failed to demonstrate actual monetary loss, calling it a "hypothetical chain of possibilities." However, creators have 45 days to edit their argument and resubmit.

Americans Holding Onto Devices Longer: Americans now keep their phones for about 29 months on average, compared to 22 months in 2016. Reasons for upgrading include faster performance (21.9%), battery issues (18.4%), and new features (13%). Some economists claim this trend hurts productivity, but the hosts questioned whether smartphone upgrades significantly impact workplace productivity, arguing that many devices remain fully functional for much longer periods.

The Rising Cost of RAM: Memory prices have skyrocketed, with the hosts noting that even Apple's traditionally overpriced memory upgrades now seem more reasonable in comparison to market prices. A significant development is that NVIDIA is no longer bundling memory with GPU dies sold to board partners, indicating serious supply chain disruptions in the memory market.

Twitter/X Location Feature Reveals Foreign Influence: Twitter/X briefly implemented a feature showing account locations, revealing many "America First" political accounts were operated from countries like Russia, India, and Nigeria. The hosts discussed whether this revelation would change user behavior, concluding that many people likely won't care or might spin it positively rather than questioning the authenticity of content.

GrapheneOS Leaving France Over Government Actions: GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused mobile OS, is moving operations out of France after French authorities claimed it's used by criminals. The OS developers refuted claims that GrapheneOS is obtained through "dark alleys" or has features that erase phone data when investigators try to access it. They're relocating servers to Canada, saying France is no longer a "safe country" for their operations.

Meta's 17-Strike Sex Trafficking Policy: An unredacted court filing claims Meta once allowed accounts to accumulate 16 sex trafficking-related violations before suspending them on the 17th strike. The filing also alleges Meta shelved fixes to reporting tools if they hurt engagement. The hosts expressed shock at the high threshold, questioning why have a policy at all if it requires so many violations before action is taken.

Black Friday Sales and Retail Strategies: The WAN Show is running significant Black Friday deals, including free worldwide shipping on orders over $100 and various product bundles. The hosts discussed retail strategies during Black Friday, noting how some products are heavily discounted while others maintain profitability, and the importance of retaining customer loyalty through competitive offers.

AI Content Generation Concerns: Researchers found "adversarial poetry" can bypass AI safety guardrails with 62% success using metaphor-rich verse to disguise harmful requests. The hosts also discussed issues with AI-generated content in professional settings, emphasizing that users must take responsibility for AI outputs and verify information rather than blindly trusting generated content.

Apple's M-Series Computers and Long-Term Value: The hosts praised Apple's M-series computers, particularly noting how the Mac Mini offers exceptional value at its starting price point. They observed that many M1 users still see no reason to upgrade because the performance and battery life remain excellent years later, demonstrating how technology has reached a point where frequent upgrades aren't necessary.

Tech Product Philosophy and Premium Positioning: When asked if economic challenges have made them reconsider their premium product strategy, Linus explained their approach is making high-quality, long-lasting products even if they cost more initially. He referenced the "boots economic theory" - that low-quality items that need frequent replacement ultimately cost more than investing in quality products that last longer.

Linux Adoption Gaining Traction: Zorin OS developers report over 780,000 Windows users have switched to their Linux distribution as Windows 10 approaches retirement. The hosts discussed Linux's improving user-friendliness while acknowledging it still has challenges compared to Windows, with Linus mentioning his upcoming "switching to Linux" project.

Brand Partnerships and Ethics: The hosts discussed brands that have had positive impacts beyond just sponsorship money, highlighting companies like dbrand and Noctua that stand by their products, fix problems when they occur, and maintain consistent quality and ethical practices.

Balancing AI Benefits and Drawbacks: While discussing Google's "intelligent" features in Gmail, the hosts explored how AI can be both beneficial and detrimental. They emphasized AI's value for research and learning new concepts quickly, but cautioned against overreliance, especially when companies force AI integration into products where it's not necessarily beneficial.
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What you need to know about money each week and what the news means for you, from the UK's best financial website.

What does the Budget mean for you... and how bad was it?

This is Money Podcast

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Budget Overview and Atmosphere: The 2024 UK Budget was described as chaotic with poor messaging and directionless approach. The OBR report leak about an hour before the speech added to the confusion. Despite concerns about filling a "black hole" in finances, the budget wasn't as severe as feared, but contained numerous small tax tweaks rather than one clear major change.

Economic Context and Tax Burden: Taxes as a proportion of GDP will reach an all-time record of 38% by 2029-30. The OBR significantly downgraded medium-term productivity, but forecast higher tax receipts due to inflation and frozen tax thresholds. The Budget is expected to have zero impact on growth by 2030, but markets responded relatively positively, suggesting the Chancellor passed the initial credibility test.

Income Tax Threshold Freeze Extension: The freeze on income tax thresholds (personal allowance, higher and additional rate) will be extended from 2021 until 2030. This constitutes a significant stealth tax, with nearly 10 million people expected to be higher-rate taxpayers by the end of the decade. For someone earning £50,000 in 2021 whose salary kept pace with inflation, the freeze is already costing about £2,700 annually.

Pension Salary Sacrifice Cap: From April 2029, the amount that can be salary sacrificed into a pension with National Insurance benefits will be capped at £2,000 per year. While individuals can still contribute more to pensions, they'll only get the NI benefit on the first £2,000. The concern is that employers might reduce pension scheme generosity or stop offering salary sacrifice altogether due to increased costs.

Changes to ISA Rules: The annual cash ISA allowance for under-65s will be reduced to £12,000 from April 2027 (from the current £20,000), while over-65s can continue using the full £20,000 for cash savings. The stocks and shares ISA limit remains at £20,000. Additionally, the government plans to prevent people from holding cash in stocks and shares ISAs as a workaround.

Tax Increases on "Unearned Income": The tax rates on savings interest, dividends, and rental income will all increase by 2 percentage points from 2027. Basic rate taxpayers will face 22% tax (up from 20%), higher rate taxpayers 42% (up from 40%), and additional rate taxpayers 47% (up from 45%). This is expected to generate significant revenue but could discourage investment and negatively impact landlords and the rental market.

High Value Council Tax Surcharge (Mansion Tax): From 2028, properties valued over £2 million will face an additional annual charge on top of council tax, ranging from £2,500 to £7,500 depending on property value. Critics argue this affects only 100,000-150,000 properties, raises relatively little revenue (around £400 million), and could be the "thin end of the wedge" with the threshold potentially being lowered in future years.

Electric Vehicle Pay-Per-Mile Tax: A new EV excise duty charge will be introduced from April 2028 to replace lost fuel duty revenue as more drivers switch to electric vehicles. The implementation details remain unclear, particularly regarding how mileage will be tracked for newer vehicles that haven't yet had MOTs. The policy sends mixed messages as the government also encourages EV adoption.

Additional Budget Measures: Other announcements included the two-child benefit cap being scrapped from April 2026, a consultation to simplify the Lifetime ISA, making the £150 energy bills reduction help permanent, freezing fuel duty, increasing the National Living Wage to £12.71 per hour from April 2026, and introducing a US-style whistleblower reward scheme for tax fraud.

Budget-Proofing Your Money: The most important step is to pay attention to your finances and take action. Creating a checklist of financial tasks and working through them over 3-6 months can help organize your finances and mitigate the impact of budget changes.
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The Bigfoot Connection: Why Can't Search Teams Find These Missing Hikers?

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

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The Mysterious Disappearances in North American Wilderness: The episode examines numerous cases of people who have vanished in national parks and wilderness areas across North America, particularly in regions associated with Bigfoot sightings. Since 1916, over a thousand people have disappeared in U.S. national parks, with many cases sharing unusual patterns that defy conventional explanations.

The Missing 411 Phenomenon: David Paulides, a researcher mentioned throughout the episode, has documented approximately 1,600 missing persons cases in wilderness areas with peculiar commonalities. These patterns include: no scent trails for search dogs to follow, missing clothing (especially footwear), proximity to water, sudden severe weather events at time of disappearance, and victims who are found miles from their disappearance point having supposedly traversed impossible terrain.

Historical Cases of "Wild Men": The podcast explores historical accounts of "wild men" dating back to the 1700s and 1800s that share characteristics with modern Bigfoot descriptions. These creatures were consistently described as large, bipedal, hairy beings with human-like qualities. Native American traditions across North America have similar accounts of forest-dwelling humanoids with various names like Sasquatch, Skookum, and Semiquis.

The Abandoned Town of Port Chatham, Alaska: In the 1920s, the fishing village of Port Chatham (also known as Portlock) became completely deserted following a series of disturbing events attributed to a creature locals called "Nantiinaq." The most notable incident involved a lumberjack named Andrew Kamlek who was found dead with a logging machine inexplicably tossed 10 feet away from his body, with large footprints nearby. By 1949, fear had driven all residents away permanently.

The Bart Schleyer Case: In 2004, wildlife expert Bart Schleyer vanished during a hunting trip in Canada's Yukon Territory. Despite his extensive knowledge of predators and wilderness survival, searchers found his hunting pants turned inside out and his remains scattered in a way inconsistent with animal attacks. There were no signs of a struggle, and forensic examination revealed no tooth marks on the bones—details that contradict typical predator behavior.

The Jacob Gray Disappearance: When 22-year-old Jacob Gray vanished in Olympic National Park in 2017, his father Randy sold his home and business to search for his son. After 18 months, Jacob's remains were found 15 miles and 5,300 feet up a mountain from where his bike had been discovered. Strangely, his boots were found neatly bundled in garbage bags, and the official cause of death was listed as "inconclusive."

Shenandoah National Park Mysteries: Several disturbing disappearances have occurred in this Virginia park, including a park ranger who vanished in 1987 despite being an experienced hiker. Searchers found his backpack, journal, and belongings, but the ranger himself was only briefly spotted walking in socks without shoes before vanishing completely. Another perplexing case involved 12-year-old Donnie Wentz who survived two freezing nights in 1992 with only minor hypothermia, defying survival expectations.

The "Robot Grandma" Case: In 2010, a three-year-old boy disappeared and was found five hours later. He claimed he had followed someone he thought was his grandmother to a cave with unusual brightness inside. He realized this wasn't his grandmother when she turned and had a light coming from her head, leading him to believe she was a robot. This strange account connects to theories of extraterrestrial or interdimensional involvement in some disappearances.

The Challenges of Search and Rescue Operations: The podcast details how tracking skills and wilderness knowledge are crucial in search operations. Professional trackers look for footprints, broken branches, signs of struggle, and evidence of wildlife activity. Modern search teams combine traditional tracking with advanced technology like thermal cameras, drones, and GPS mapping, yet many cases remain unsolved despite these resources.

The Human Toll of Unresolved Cases: Family members of those who disappear without explanation suffer from what psychologists call "frozen grief"—a permanent state of uncertainty where they cannot properly mourn because they don't know what happened to their loved one. The National Institute of Justice refers to these cases as "the nation's silent mass disaster."

Necessary Wilderness Safety Precautions: The episode emphasizes the importance of proper preparation when venturing into remote areas. Essential practices include informing someone of your exact route and expected return time, carrying navigation tools, emergency shelter, warm clothing, fire starting materials, first aid supplies, extra food and water, and emergency communication devices. Thorough research of destinations and remaining aware of surroundings are also crucial for survival.

Theories Behind the Disappearances: Various explanations are proposed for these mysterious vanishings, ranging from conventional (getting lost, animal attacks, exposure to elements) to the paranormal (Bigfoot abductions, interdimensional portals, alien encounters). The episode notes that while scientific evidence for cryptids remains elusive, the consistent patterns across hundreds of cases continue to puzzle researchers and investigators.
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Best of Hannity: Democratic Party Civil War Erupts Over Shutdown Deal

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- Democrats' Civil War Over Shutdown Deal: A significant split has emerged within the Democratic Party after eight Senate Democrats broke ranks to vote with Republicans on ending the government shutdown. This has sparked what Hannity describes as a "full-on Democratic Party civil war" with intense criticism directed at Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer from progressive Democrats who feel betrayed by the compromise.

- Key Senate Votes to End the Shutdown: Eight Democratic senators voted to advance the deal: John Fetterman (PA), Catherine Cortez Masto (NV), Angus King (ME), Dick Durbin (IL), Tim Kaine (VA), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Maggie Hassan (NH), and Jackie Rosen (NV). Several of these senators are either retiring or represent states with large numbers of federal workers affected by the shutdown.

- AOC's Challenge to Party Leadership: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has directly criticized both Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, signaling that the progressive wing is asserting control over the party's direction. Hannity argues that AOC and the progressive "Squad" have become the real power base of the Democratic Party, with traditional leadership like Schumer now operating as "leaders in name only."

- Real-World Shutdown Impacts: The shutdown has caused major disruptions, including over 5,000 flight delays and 2,000 cancellations nationwide, affecting all major airport hubs. Additionally, 42 million Americans who receive SNAP benefits (food stamps) have been impacted, with benefits potentially being reduced or delayed.

- Trump's Response to Air Traffic Controllers: Trump has ordered air traffic controllers to return to work immediately or face pay cuts, while promising a $10,000 bonus for those who worked through the shutdown. Hannity mentions that Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is trying to address staffing shortages by incentivizing retired controllers to return to work.

- Progressive Backlash: Progressive leaders and media figures have expressed outrage over the compromise, with some calling for Schumer's resignation. Representative Ro Khanna stated "Schumer is no longer effective, should be replaced," while others labeled the compromise "pathetic."

- Healthcare Debate Context: Hannity argues for free-market healthcare solutions rather than government programs, mentioning healthcare savings accounts and cooperative models as alternatives to the ACA. He cites the failure of Obamacare promises regarding cost savings and keeping existing doctors and plans.
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Deadly National Guard Shooting Investigation: Multiple agencies are investigating the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. The suspect, an Afghan national who previously worked with the CIA, drove cross-country to allegedly carry out the attack. One soldier, 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, died while 24-year-old Andrew Wolf remains in critical condition. The suspect now faces first-degree murder charges, though prosecutors haven't revealed a motive.

Black Friday Shopping Surge: Despite the prevalence of online shopping, many consumers still opted for in-person Black Friday shopping, with some even camping overnight outside stores. The National Retail Federation expects nearly 187 million people to shop between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, approximately 3 million more than last year.

Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Arrests: At least 11 people face charges in connection with a catastrophic fire that killed at least 128 people in a Hong Kong apartment complex. Some of those arrested are linked to a construction project at the site and are suspected of negligence. The fire spread rapidly due to foam panels and bamboo scaffolding, and some fire alarms were found to be non-functional.

Missing American Cruise Passenger Found: Police in St. Martin have located 55-year-old Ann Evans, an American woman who was reported missing after failing to return to her Holland Cruise Line ship on November 20. Due to privacy laws, authorities are not releasing additional information about her circumstances.

Dolly Parton Addresses Health Concerns: The 79-year-old country music legend shared a Thanksgiving message on Instagram to reassure fans amid health concerns. The message follows her cancellation of a Las Vegas residency and absence from the Academy's Governor Awards, where she was set to receive the Jean Hershel Humanitarian Award.
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Black Friday Bonanza: Unwrap Deals from Your Couch

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CDC's Significant Shift on Autism and Vaccines: Dr. Peter McCullough revealed that the CDC quietly changed information on its website, acknowledging that previous studies denying links between childhood vaccines and autism were not evidence-based. This follows the McCullough Foundation's comprehensive report on autism, which compiled over 100 studies pointing to potential connections, contrasting with the 29 studies claiming no link that failed to examine actual vaccine records, interview parents, or examine children.

Healthy Alternatives to Traditional Vaccines: Dr. McCullough suggests that vaccines are safer when given later in life (beyond age 4) and administered individually. He notes that 60% of young parents now plan to skip or decline portions of the traditional vaccine schedule, and he recommends resources like the World Council for Health for alternative guidance on vaccination decisions.

The Economics of Vaccines: The vaccine industry generates over $100 billion annually, with approximately half coming directly from government purchases. Dr. McCullough points to potential conflicts of interest with former FDA commissioners now working for pharmaceutical companies, suggesting financial incentives influence vaccine policy and research.

The Wellness Company's Natural Health Products: Dr. McCullough highlights the Wellness Company's range of products, including natural pain control solutions, hormone boosters that don't require injections or synthetic hormones, and products designed to improve longevity and detoxify the body from microplastics.

Non-Lethal Self-Defense Options: Brian Ganz from Burna Technologies discusses non-lethal weapons as alternatives to firearms for self-protection. These products are legal in all 50 states (with some restrictions in specific municipalities) and provide options for those uncomfortable with lethal weapons, including teachers and church staff concerned about active shooter situations.

Field of Greens and Natural Nutrition: Miles Gamarra from Brickhouse Nutrition discusses their Field of Greens product, which has been clinically shown by Auburn University to slow biological aging. This natural supplement provides essential fruits and vegetables to support overall health, while their newer product Creatone is specifically formulated to provide women with benefits including improved energy, strength, brain health, and hormonal balance.

Natural Blood Pressure Management: Susan Schachter presents 120Life, a natural supplement combining ingredients like hibiscus (a natural ACE inhibitor), beets (a vasodilator), cranberries, tart cherry, pomegranate, and magnesium to lower blood pressure naturally without the side effects of prescription medications. One in three Americans has high blood pressure, with one in five unaware of their condition, making natural management options increasingly important.
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In the Market with Janet Parshall, challenges listeners to examine major news stories and issues being debated in the marketplace of ideas and speaks to them with the Word of God.

Hour 2:  The Hebrew Background of the New Testament

In the Market with Janet Parshall

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- Reading Scripture in Cultural Context: Dr. Eli Lizorkin-Eyzenberg emphasizes that the Bible doesn't need to be rewritten, but reread with proper understanding of its Jewish context and culture. Since we're 2,000 years removed from the New Testament, understanding the original Jewish context is crucial to grasp what was meant by the biblical authors.

- Example of Contextual Misunderstanding: The passage where Jesus says "let the dead bury the dead" is often misinterpreted. Dr. Eli explains that in Jewish culture, people were buried twice - first placed in a cave for decomposition, then the bones later collected in bone boxes (ossuaries). The man asking to "bury his father" was likely waiting for this second burial ceremony, and Jesus was telling him professional gravediggers could handle that task.

- The Story of Judah and Tamar: This narrative illustrates the concept of gratitude, as Judah's name means "to give thanks." Though Judah initially failed in his responsibilities to Tamar (refusing to provide a levirate marriage), when confronted with the truth, he acknowledged "she is more righteous than I am." This admission of wrong and growth in character ultimately positioned Judah as the leader of Israel's tribes and part of the Messiah's lineage.

- Gratitude as a Biblical Directive: The biblical command "in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God" (1 Thessalonians 5:18) isn't merely optional but a divine directive. Dr. Eli notes that in the Jewish Pharisaic tradition (which influenced Paul), there is great emphasis on thanking, praising God, and rejoicing always. For believers, gratitude should be a spontaneous, organic response flowing from our understanding of Christ's sacrifice.

- Christmas and Hanukkah Connection: Interestingly, Hanukkah was historically a minor Jewish holiday that gained prominence largely in response to Christmas. As Christmas became more commercialized and visually dominant (with lights, decorations, etc.), the Jewish community elevated Hanukkah as an alternative to help prevent assimilation, demonstrating how Jewish and Christian histories remain connected even when trying not to be.

- Practicing Gratitude: The simplest way to develop a more robust attitude of thankfulness is to count your blessings. This practice naturally leads to gratitude that "will spill in worship and good deeds before the Lord our Maker."
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- Overcoming Social Anxiety with Hypnosis: This hypnosis session is designed to help listeners overcome social shyness and develop greater confidence in social situations. The session begins with a relaxation induction to create a receptive mental state for the hypnotic suggestions that follow.

- Relaxation Technique with Guided Visualization: The session utilizes a progressive relaxation technique involving a ball of light that moves through the body, releasing tension in each area from head to toe. This creates a deeply relaxed state where the subconscious mind becomes more receptive to positive suggestions.

- Setting Clear Intentions: Listeners are guided to set a specific intention for their social interactions, whether it's meeting new friends, finding a romantic partner, or making business connections. Visualizing the desired outcome helps program the mind for success in social situations.

- The 3-Step Confidence Tool: The session teaches a practical 3-step technique for instantly overcoming shyness in social settings: 1) Physically relax your hands and body, 2) Mentally affirm "I am calm and confident," and 3) Visualize yourself being relaxed and confident. This tool can be implemented in seconds whenever feelings of shyness arise.

- Developing Active Listening Skills: The hypnosis emphasizes becoming genuinely interested in what others have to say as a key strategy for social success. Maintaining eye contact, smiling, and contributing to conversations without dominating them are presented as desirable traits that make you more attractive to others.

- Building Positive Self-Image: Throughout the session, positive affirmations reinforce that you are worthy, interesting, and possess special qualities that make you attractive to others. These suggestions are designed to counteract negative self-talk that often accompanies social anxiety.

- Progressive Implementation: The hypnotic suggestions are framed to grow stronger over time with repeated listening, encouraging listeners to practice these techniques regularly to develop lasting confidence in social settings. The session concludes with a gradual awakening that leaves the listener feeling refreshed and motivated.
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Socialism, Spirituality and the Forgotten Occult Roots of the Left with Graham Jones

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- Marxism's Troubled Relationship with Spirituality: The conversation begins with a critique of a Jacobin article that dismisses occultism as an embarrassing historical element in socialist movements. Graham argues this represents a common but problematic knee-jerk rationalist position on the left that fails to recognize the historical connections between socialism and occult/spiritual traditions. The article's dismissive tone exemplifies how the left often struggles with anything outside a narrowly defined rationalist framework.

- Historical Connections Between Socialism and the Occult: Graham points out that many early socialist thinkers had meaningful connections to occult practices. For example, Eliphas Levi, one of the founders of modern Western occultism, was a utopian socialist. These connections challenge the notion that occultism is inherently fascistic, revealing instead a complex historical relationship between radical politics and spiritual practices in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

- The Pragmatic Case for Embracing Spirituality: From a purely practical perspective, Graham argues the left must become better at engaging with spirituality to build a truly global movement. Most people worldwide are religious, and dismissing spirituality alienates potential allies. Even if one approaches this atheistically, the tactical need to engage with spiritual communities requires abandoning condescension toward religious and spiritual worldviews.

- Process Metaphysics as Revolutionary Framework: The discussion explores how thinkers like Ernst Bloch, Alfred North Whitehead, and Deleuze offer ways to understand reality as unfinished and in process. Graham suggests that process metaphysics provides a materialist framework that can accommodate utopian thinking and spiritual experiences, allowing us to see possibilities for transformation embedded in the present moment rather than as distant futures.

- Rethinking Production Through Spiritual Lenses: Rather than rejecting productivist thinking entirely, Graham proposes reconceptualizing production to include the creation of reality itself. This broader understanding allows us to distinguish between alienated capitalist production and the creative production that happens in everyday life, community building, artistic expression, and political organizing.

- The False Binary Between Rational and Irrational: Graham challenges the binary thinking that divides human experience into rational and irrational. He suggests we need to recognize a third category: the "arrational" – aspects of human life that cannot be reduced to rationality but aren't irrational either. This includes aesthetic experiences, spiritual practices, and embodied knowledge that complement rather than oppose rational understanding.

- Embodied Practices for Political Transformation: Both Graham and Craig have experimented with embodied practices like meditation, tarot, and community rituals as tools for political consciousness-raising. Graham describes workshops combining mindfulness techniques with dialectical materialist concepts, helping participants not just intellectually understand but physically feel revolutionary concepts by breaking down reified ways of perceiving objects and relationships.

- Aesthetic Experience as Revolutionary Potential: The conversation explores aesthetics as more than art criticism, relating it to the Greek "aesthesis" (to breathe in, to gasp). Revolutionary potential lies in aesthetic experiences that rupture fixed categories and hierarchies. Unlike fascistic aesthetics that reify rigid forms, truly transformative aesthetics involve vulnerability and openness to being changed by experience.

- Connecting Individual and Collective Transformation: Graham emphasizes that revolutionary change happens across multiple scales simultaneously. The transformation of individual consciousness connects to broader social transformations when properly articulated through organizing practices. Effective organizing, like that modeled by Extinction Rebellion, combines an awareness of crisis with immediate pathways to embodied action.

- Toward a "Rational Mysticism": Graham's current work explores the concept of "rational mysticism" through historical and contemporary figures who integrated spirituality and political action. This approach doesn't abandon materialism but expands it beyond narrow scientific definitions, recognizing how mystical experiences can ground people, provide resilience, and catalyze political subjectivity changes similar to moments of political awakening.

- Building Bridges Between Traditions: The conversation touches on ways to connect diverse philosophical and spiritual traditions, from Bergson to Islamic philosophers like Mulla Sadra and revolutionary figures like Ali Shariati. These connections can help the left develop more inclusive and globally relevant approaches to political transformation that don't require abandoning spiritual frameworks.

- The Boycott Watkins Campaign: Both Craig and Graham discuss their involvement in the Boycott Watkins campaign, urging listeners not to purchase books published by Repeater Books or other imprints owned by Watkins Media due to the owner's connections to Israeli AI technology and military intelligence. They encourage finding alternative ways to access these works without financially supporting Watkins.
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Every weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day’s business and economic news — no econ degree or finance background required. “Marketplace” takes you beyond the numbers, bringing you context. Our team of reporters all over the world speak with CEOs, policymakers and regular people just trying to get by.

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- Holiday Shopping and a Bifurcated Economy: Despite predictions from the National Retail Federation that Americans will spend more this holiday season than ever before, the economy continues to show signs of bifurcation. Higher-income shoppers are driving most of the spending, with the top 10% of households accounting for nearly half of all spending. Meanwhile, many lower-income consumers are pulling back and being more selective about their purchases.

- Credit Card Debt Reaching Concerning Levels: Outstanding credit card balances jumped to over $1.2 trillion in the third quarter, up 6% from last year. While consumers typically take on more debt during the holidays and pay it down by the end of Q1, experts warn that 2026 could be different. With many Americans already carrying higher balances just to cover essentials and the proliferation of buy-now-pay-later services, it may take longer for households to catch up financially.

- Fed's Interest Rate Decision Dilemma: The Federal Reserve faces a challenging decision about whether to pause or cut interest rates in their upcoming December meeting. Two camps have emerged within the Fed: those concerned about inflation who favor a pause, and those worried about a weakening job market (with unemployment ticking up to 4.4%) who support a cut. The decision is further complicated by data delays from the government shutdown.

- From Rural Homestead to City Life: Laura Griggs and her family recently moved from their 10-acre rural Missouri homestead to Jefferson City after a decade of rural living. While the homestead offered frugal living with gardening, livestock, and self-sufficiency, the lack of healthcare access and limited economic opportunities became challenging when one of their children developed medical issues. After her husband retrained as a nurse and tripled his salary, they sold their homestead in summer 2025 and embraced the conveniences of city living.

- Climate Change Threatening Chocolate Production: Extreme weather conditions caused by climate change have pushed cocoa prices to record highs, and experts warn that much of the land currently used for cocoa production may become unfarmable in the future. Companies like California Cultured are developing lab-grown alternatives by cultivating cocoa cells without plants, which could help ensure chocolate's availability in the coming years.

- The True Origin Story of Monopoly: While Charles Darrow is often credited with inventing Monopoly during the Great Depression, the game was actually created by Lizzie McGee, who received a patent for her "Landlord's Game" in 1904. She designed it as a teaching tool about the evils of monopolies during a time of extreme wealth concentration. The game originally had two rule sets - the monopolist rules (similar to today's game) and anti-monopolist rules focused on breaking apart monopolies, though the latter was eventually lost.

- Increased Demand for Charitable Services: As many family budgets are stretched thin this holiday season, charitable organizations are preparing for less giving and higher demand for their services. The Salvation Army predicts needing more than the $100 million it raised last year, One Warm Coat has seen a 25% increase in nonprofits applying for coats, and 95% of food banks reported equal or higher demand in October compared to September.
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