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Detroit Pistons' Remarkable Turnaround: The Pistons have won 11 straight games, sitting atop the Eastern Conference at 13-2. This is a dramatic reversal from their infamous losing streak of a few seasons ago and represents their longest winning streak since the 2007-2008 season. Jalen Duren has been exceptional, averaging 21 points and 12 rebounds, potentially positioning himself for All-Star consideration.

Victor Wembanyama's Injury and Spurs' Response: Wembanyama suffered a calf strain against the Warriors and will be out for a couple of weeks. Despite this loss, the Spurs have bounced back with three straight wins, currently sitting fifth in the Western Conference with an 11-4 record. Before his injury, Wembanyama had a memorable moment dunking over Draymond Green after Green admitted being scared of him.

LeBron James' Return and Lakers Front Office Drama: LeBron finally made his season debut in the Lakers' win over Utah, posting 11 points and 12 assists while taking only seven shots. Off the court, Lakers owner Jeanie Buss fired her brothers Joey and Jesse from their roles with the team, along with several scouting staff members.

Chicago Bulls' Resilience: After starting the season 6-1, the Bulls fell into a five-game losing streak before bouncing back with impressive road wins against Denver and Portland. Both victories featured dramatic late-game heroics, including Nikola Vucevic hitting a game-winning three-pointer as time expired against the Blazers.

Jalen "Derek" Queen's Impressive Performance: The Pelicans rookie scored a career-high 30 points against Denver, showcasing his NBA-ready offensive skills. Despite New Orleans' disappointing 2-13 start, Queen's development is a bright spot, with his offensive versatility and confident play giving Pelicans fans reason for optimism.

Nuggets' Elite Offense and Improving Defense: Denver currently has the second-ranked offense and fifth-ranked defense in the NBA, with a 11-3 record. Their defensive improvement stems from a new scheme and deeper roster that allows players to expend more energy on that end of the floor. The Nuggets have been especially good defensively against top teams, showing they can elevate their play when needed.

Nikola Jokić's Continued Evolution: Jokić has somehow elevated his already MVP-level play, shooting 40% from three on higher volume and developing a more aggressive face-up game. His improved off-ball movement and ability to cut into post-up positions have made him even more efficient and harder to guard.

Peyton Watson's Development: With Christian Brown sidelined by an ankle injury, Watson stepped into the starting lineup and delivered, scoring a career-high 32 points against the Pelicans. His on-court presence has had a surprisingly positive impact on the Nuggets' three-point shooting, which improves by 10.4 percentage points when he's playing.

James Harden's Wasted Season: Despite the Clippers' struggles, Harden has been exceptional, averaging 26-6-9 on efficient 44/38/92 shooting splits. When he's on the court, the Clippers' offense improves by 19 points per 100 possessions (98th percentile), but it hasn't translated to team success due to injuries and roster construction issues.

LaMelo Ball Trade Possibilities: Reports indicate Ball is interested in a trade from Charlotte, though not formally requesting one. His massive contract (nearly $38 million this season, rising to $46.3 million in 2028-29) makes finding a suitable trade partner challenging. Potential destinations could include the Kings, Clippers, or Rockets, teams that might benefit from adding a dynamic point guard.

Shooting Trends Across the League: Several successful teams are thriving despite poor catch-and-shoot three-point percentages, including the Pistons (33.7%), Thunder (33.4%), and Trail Blazers (33%). This suggests these teams could improve further as their shooting regresses upward. Conversely, teams like the Rockets are shooting an unsustainable 42% on catch-and-shoot threes.

Wizards Selected as Next Week's Featured Team: The wheel of fandom landed on the Washington Wizards, who are currently on a 12-game losing streak. The podcast hosts will be following their games against Toronto, Chicago, and Atlanta in the coming week.
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Best of Phillies on 94WIP: What teams are interested in Kyle Schwarber?

94WIP Morning Show with Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie

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Kyle Schwarber's Free Agency Situation: Multiple reports indicate that Schwarber is a hot commodity in the market after rejecting his qualifying offer from the Phillies. Jeff Passan reported that starting offers for Schwarber are at five years and $30 million per year, with interested teams including the Red Sox, Mets, Blue Jays, Tigers, and surprisingly, the Pirates.

The Contract Length Debate: There's significant discussion about whether the Phillies should offer Schwarber a sixth year to secure his return. Some hosts believe six years for a DH is concerning given his age (he'll be 33 next season), while others argue his leadership and offensive production make him worth the investment regardless of length.

Schwarber's Value Beyond Statistics: Beyond his offensive production, Schwarber's leadership is repeatedly highlighted as a critical component of his value. The hosts note how he stepped up as a leader, especially during the postseason, making him attractive to teams looking to build their culture.

Phillies' Fallback Options: If Schwarber signs elsewhere, the Phillies are reportedly keeping their options open, potentially considering other bats like Pete Alonso. There's concern that if Schwarber drags out his free agency decision, the Phillies could miss out on alternative options.

Other Phillies Free Agency News: Both Kyle Schwarber and Ranger Suárez officially rejected their qualifying offers ($22 million for one year). There are reports that JT Realmuto won't demand more than two years on a new contract, making him attractive to playoff contenders. The Phillies have reportedly tried to trade Nick Castellanos and his $20 million salary but have found no interest.

Ryan Howard Tribute: Jack Fritz shared his top five Ryan Howard moments, including Howard's 2006 MVP season when he tied Jimmy Foxx's Philadelphia record with 58 home runs, winning the 2006 Home Run Derby, his clutch home run in Game 1 of the 2011 NLDS, his first World Series home run in 2008 when he went back-to-back with Chase Utley, and his game-tying double in the 2009 NLDS against Colorado after famously saying "Get me to the plate, boys."
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WWDTM: Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

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Sports Milestones and Aging Athletes: LeBron James broke an NBA record by starting his 23rd season in the league at age 40. His longevity is remarkable, as many of his current opponents weren't even born when he was a rookie. He's now facing teams with multiple players who weren't born during his rookie season.

Food Supply Chain Concerns: Italian pasta may soon become scarce in the US due to impending tariffs. The Wall Street Journal reported that "Italian pasta is poised to disappear," which could significantly affect imports and potentially benefit the American pasta industry.

Evolving Animal Domestication: Scientists have found that raccoons living near humans are evolving toward domestication, similar to how cats and dogs became domesticated. These urban raccoons have developed floppier ears, shorter snouts, and softer features - physical changes suggesting they could potentially become household pets in the future.

The History of Kissing: Scientists have determined through genetic tracing that our primate ancestors first began kissing somewhere between 17-21 million years ago. The scientific definition of kissing is "non-aggressive mouth-to-mouth contact that does not involve food transfer."

Unusual Animal Competitions: The North American Weight Pull Association now hosts competitions for Chihuahuas (ten pounds and under division). These tiny dogs can pull over 50 times their own body weight, showing remarkable strength for their size.

Art Museum Security Issues: Just weeks after a heist at the Louvre, two Belgian pranksters managed to sneak in and hang their own self-portrait next to the Mona Lisa. The unauthorized artwork was on display for less than three minutes before security removed it.

Innovative Animal Tracking Technology: Scientists can now track individual monarch butterflies during their migration using tiny sensors about the size of three grains of rice. The tracking data is available in real time through an app, allowing researchers to follow the butterflies' journeys across thousands of miles.

Legendary Jewish Appetizing Store: Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper, fourth-generation owners of Russ & Daughters, discussed their 100-year-old New York appetizing store. They explained the difference between appetizing (bagels, lox, cream cheese) and delicatessen (corned beef, pastrami), noting that "appetizing" is a uniquely New York term derived from Yiddish.

Giant Spider Web Discovery: Scientists discovered the world's largest spider web in a cave in Europe. The massive web covers more than a thousand square feet and was created by tens of thousands of spiders working together.

Unusual Pet Cafes: A new lion cafe has opened in China where, for $150, guests can enjoy a meal while interacting with lion cubs. This adds an element of exotic animal interaction to the popular cat cafe concept.

AI Safety Concerns: A toy company pulled an AI-powered talking teddy bear from shelves after researchers discovered it could tell children how to find knives in a kitchen drawer or knife block, raising serious safety concerns about AI in children's products.

Strange Public Disputes: A man in Florida pulled out a gun during an argument about how many eggs a chicken can lay in a day, highlighting how seemingly trivial disagreements can escalate to dangerous situations.
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You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson features the best big ideas from life-changing books and practical tools to help you move from Theory to Practice to Mastery and flourish in Energy, Work, and Love. Get more wisdom in less time so you can activate your best, every day—so that we can change the world, one person at a time, together, starting with you and me and us, today! (Learn more about Heroic Public Benefit Corporation at https://heroic.us)

Succeed by Heidi Grant Halvorson (Heroic Wisdom Daily)

You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson

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- Set Specific, Challenging Goals: Vague goals like "do better" lack motivational power. Instead, create clear, measurable targets such as "lose 10 pounds in two months" to drive meaningful action.

- Align Goals with Personal Values: Choose goals that connect with your core values around autonomy, mastery, and connection for deeper satisfaction and sustainable motivation.

- Adopt a Mastery Mindset: Focus on "getting better" rather than "being good." This growth-oriented approach provides resilience and enjoyment when facing challenges. Heidi Grant Halvorson builds on Carol Dweck's work in this area.

- Create If-Then Plans: Anticipate obstacles by developing trigger-based implementation strategies. For example: "If I'm tired after work, then I'll walk for 10 minutes" helps maintain momentum toward your goals.

- Strengthen Your Willpower: Self-control isn't fixed—it can be trained and developed. Reduce unnecessary drains like multitasking to preserve this limited resource for your most important goals.

- Build Goals Through Process: Successful goal achievement doesn't happen by chance. It requires clarity in what you want, thoughtful planning for how to get there, and consistent persistence to see it through.
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Dennis Prager is one of the most respected and influential thinkers, writers, and speakers in America. Each day, he tackles topics of politics, faith, and culture with ease and expertise. His motto is, "I prefer clarity to agreement.” He is deeply passionate about preserving America, the West, and the Judeo-Christian value system.
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Timeless Wisdom - Moral Case for Conservatism

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Timeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager

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- The Conservative Stigma: Dennis Prager argues that there's a prevailing assumption that conservatism and morality are contradictory, when in fact his conservative views stem directly from his deep ethical concerns. He contends that liberals are often praised as compassionate and caring while conservatives are unfairly labeled as selfish or uncaring.

- Conservative Worldview vs. Liberal Worldview: Prager presents conservatism as focusing on results rather than intentions. He argues that while liberals often base policies on feelings and good intentions, conservatives prioritize what actually works. According to Prager, the conservative worldview attributes evil to bad people, while the liberal worldview tends to blame socioeconomic circumstances or external factors.

- The University and Liberal Ideology: Prager describes universities as intellectual "cocoons" where students primarily interact with peers their own age and professors who have often never left academia. He argues this environment fosters liberal thinking because it's removed from real-world consequences, allowing impractical ideas to flourish without being tested against reality.

- Affirmative Action Critique: Prager argues that race-based affirmative action has been counterproductive for both Black Americans and society. He contends it creates resentment among recipients who feel their abilities are questioned, and suggests that focusing on merit and excellence (as in sports) creates more genuine racial harmony.

- Liberal Labeling Tactics: Prager claims that liberals shut down discourse by labeling conservatives with terms like "racist," "sexist," "homophobic," and "Islamophobic" rather than engaging with their ideas. He sees this as a way to avoid substantive debate by delegitimizing conservative perspectives.

- Traditional Family and Religion: Prager emphasizes the importance of traditional family structures and religious values in addressing social problems. He argues that inner-city issues stem more from broken families and missing values than from inadequate schools or infrastructure.

- Economic Freedom and Wealth Creation: Prager defends capitalism and wealth creation as morally superior to wealth redistribution. He argues that liberal policies focus on equality of outcome rather than equality of opportunity, and that the pursuit of equality often results in shared mediocrity rather than shared excellence.

- The Changing Definition of Liberalism: Prager suggests that what was considered liberal in the past (such as being race-blind or promoting freedom) is now considered conservative, while modern liberalism has shifted further left. He uses JFK's inaugural address as an example, claiming most students today would identify it as a conservative speech.

- Peace Through Strength: Prager argues that a strong military rather than appeasement or disarmament is what truly prevents violence and maintains peace. He credits the U.S. military with preventing global suffering and criticizes the liberal approach of seeking peace through negotiations with dangerous regimes.

- The Problem with Compassion as Policy: Prager contends that while personal compassion is virtuous, government attempts to legislate compassion inevitably favor some groups at the expense of others. He argues that compassion cannot be equitably distributed through policy and that attempts to do so often cause more harm than good.

- Wisdom and Aging: Prager observes that people tend to become more conservative as they age and gain wisdom, suggesting this correlation indicates that conservatism aligns more with mature reflection rather than youthful idealism.
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Interviews with Scholars of Religion about their New Books
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Faisal Devji, "Waning Crescent: The Rise and Fall of Global Islam" (Yale UP, 2025)

New Books in Religion

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- Islam as a Global Subject: Dr. Faisal Devji argues that Islam became a global historical subject only in the 19th century, separate from its theological foundations. Prior to this period, Islam was understood primarily as a set of beliefs and practices, but during colonial expansion, it transformed into an abstract agent with a fate and trajectory in history.

- The Abstraction of Islam: As European empires expanded and traditional Muslim authorities (both political and religious) declined, Islam emerged as an abstract global entity that transcended institutional boundaries. Initially conceived as a "civilization" and later as an "ideology," Islam became a subject that could act in history without being grounded in specific institutions or authorities.

- God and Sovereignty: In modern Islamic thought, particularly with Islamist thinkers like Abu Ala Maududi, sovereignty was defined as belonging to God alone. Paradoxically, this theological claim effectively expelled God from politics rather than embedding divine authority in human institutions. In Pakistan, this resulted in sovereignty returning as a "ghost" through military coups, while in Iran, Khomeini's version allowed for the suspension of Islamic law itself in the name of sovereignty.

- The Prophet Muhammad's Changed Status: Muhammad's position shifted in the modern era as he became humanized and vulnerable, requiring protection from insult. Controversies around blasphemy (like the Rushdie affair) emerged not from traditional theological concerns but through modern concepts of defamation, libel, and hurt sentiments. The violence that sometimes results fills the void left by absent theological categories.

- European Co-production of Islam: European thinkers like Wilfrid Scawen Blunt played a crucial role in imagining Islam as a global agent. Blunt's book "The Future of Islam" (1880s) treated Islam as a sociological rather than theological category and envisioned a partnership between the British Empire and the Muslim world. Both Islam and the West came to define themselves through this relationship.

- Women as Emblematic Islamic Subjects: In the 19th and 20th centuries, Muslim women became the ideal representatives of Islam precisely because they embodied an obedient subjecthood without claiming sovereignty. Unlike European thought, gender distinction in Islamic modernist thought was not primarily biological but rather maintained through sartorial and behavioral practices, creating an anxious focus on dress codes and spatial segregation.

- The Waning of Global Islam: Recent movements like the Arab uprisings, Indian citizenship protests, and Iran's women-led mobilizations suggest Islam's decline as a global actor. These movements don't center Islam in their political language, suggesting a potential separation between Muslim practices and Islam as an abstract agent. This may indicate a shift toward other forms of political subjectivity or a return to theological language.

- Academic Study of Islam: Devji critiques scholarly tendencies to focus excessively on clerics and theological texts while ignoring other aspects of Muslim history. He argues that despite its religious associations, Islam as it has operated globally is essentially a "secular" category without theological reality - it has become "mortal" and must be defended, unlike the divine which remains immune to offense.
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Laboratoř: Půdní bakterie si pamatují sucho. Pomáhají rostlinám přežít

Český rozhlas - Věda

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The transcript provided appears to be corrupted or contains non-intelligible content that cannot be properly summarized. Based on the context information, this episode of "Laboratoř" from Český rozhlas (Czech Radio) should discuss how soil bacteria remember drought conditions and help agricultural plants survive, with researchers from Kansas noting this effect is stronger in plants that have been historically cultivated in the region longer, and less pronounced in corn, which originated from Central America. However, without a proper transcript, I cannot provide a comprehensive bullet-point summary of the podcast content.
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What's CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for. Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject of race with empathy and humor. We explore how race affects every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, food and everything in between. This podcast makes all of us part of the conversation — because we're all part of the story. Code Switch was named Apple Podcasts' first-ever Show of the Year in 2020. Want to level up your Code Switch game? Try Code Switch Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/codeswitch

Fearing deportation, undocumented parents are preparing to leave their kids behind

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- Emergency Guardianship as a Response to Deportation Fears: Undocumented parents are increasingly turning to emergency guardianship arrangements to ensure their U.S.-born children have caregivers if they face deportation. This legal process provides some sense of security and control in an uncertain situation.

- A Family's Difficult Decision: The episode focuses on a Honduran couple in Washington D.C. who have established emergency guardianship for their 17-year-old U.S.-born son with an American family. The parents have lived in the U.S. for 25 years but are currently hiding in their home due to increased ICE presence in their neighborhood.

- The American Guardian Perspective: The American mother who agreed to become the emergency guardian describes accepting the responsibility without hesitation, despite the gravity of the request. She keeps the arrangement private, not even telling her own parents, to protect the Honduran family.

- The Emotional Toll: The arrangement has taken a significant emotional toll on the Honduran family, with the mother suffering physical symptoms like chest pains and headaches. The father expressed his heartbreak, asking rhetorically if anyone would willingly choose to abandon their child in another country.

- Legal Preparation is Essential: Legal experts like Ginger Miranda from the Central Florida Hispanic Bar Association advise immigrant families to formalize these arrangements through proper legal channels rather than verbal agreements. Without proper documentation, children of detained parents could end up in foster care.

- Increasing Trend: While exact numbers aren't available, attorneys report seeing an increase in emergency guardianship arrangements in recent months, with legal organizations holding classes across states to help families prepare these documents.
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Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway explore the most interesting topics in finance, markets and economics. Join the conversation every Monday and Thursday.

Why America's Cattle Ranchers Keep Getting Squeezed

Odd Lots

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- America's Shrinking Cattle Industry: The US cattle herd has decreased to its lowest level in 75 years. Since 1980, over half of all beef cattle operations have gone out of business, with 52% of operations disappearing and 25% of the mother cow beef herd wiped out. Between 2017-2022 alone, 106,000 beef cattle operations closed, partly due to drought conditions that accelerated herd liquidation.

- Market Concentration and Pricing Power: Four major beef packers now control about 80% of the market, up from 36% in 1980. This concentration has shifted economic power away from ranchers. In 1980, ranchers received over 60% of every consumer beef dollar, while today they receive less than 40%. This inversion indicates a dysfunctional market that doesn't follow competitive principles.

- Price Disconnect Between Beef and Cattle: From 2015-2023, there was often an inverse relationship between beef and cattle prices. Beef prices would increase while cattle prices decreased, despite cattle being the only ingredient in beef. This disconnect suggests market manipulation by processors and retailers who control pricing, while ranchers are merely "price takers" with little negotiating power.

- Import Competition and Lack of Transparency: Approximately 22% of beef consumed in America is imported, but there's no country-of-origin labeling. This means consumers can't distinguish between domestic and imported beef, undermining US producers. The beef industry currently produces about 3 billion pounds less than what's consumed domestically, with imports filling the gap.

- "Chickenization" of the Beef Industry: Following patterns seen in poultry and hog industries, the beef industry is facing increased vertical integration. Companies like Walmart are entering beef processing to control the entire supply chain from genetics to retail. This "chickenization" process threatens the independence of cattle ranchers and could further consolidate the industry.

- Barriers to Industry Expansion: Despite recent high prices that should theoretically incentivize herd expansion, ranchers aren't increasing production. This reluctance stems from past experiences (like the 2014-2015 price collapse), high input costs (land, feed, fuel, equipment), and the long biological cycle of cattle (it takes about three years from breeding decision to marketable beef).

- Demographic and Succession Challenges: The average age of US ranchers is now over 58 years old. Many ranchers, after experiencing decades of economic squeezes, have encouraged their children to pursue other careers. This creates challenges in attracting new entrants to the industry, further threatening domestic production capacity.
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No Spin News - Weekend Edition - November 22, 2025

Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

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Catholic Church's Immigration Stance Debate: Bill O'Reilly discusses immigration with Dylan Corbin from Hope Border Institute. The conversation centers on the Catholic bishops' statement criticizing immigration enforcement and their refusal to use terms like "illegal immigrants." O'Reilly supports deportation of criminal migrants but advocates a "lighter touch" for non-criminals, while questioning whether the Catholic Church is portraying the U.S. government as "the bad guy" in immigration enforcement.

Trump's Border Enforcement Approach: Corbin criticizes the Trump administration for "shredding the asylum system," while O'Reilly counters that Trump is simply enforcing existing laws requiring asylum seekers to apply at ports of entry or through American consulates. They disagree on whether the current asylum process is functional, with Corbin claiming asylum seekers at ports of entry are being turned away.

Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill's Defamation Lawsuit: Former Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill discusses his lawsuit against podcasters Brent Tucker and Tyler Hoover who claimed O'Neill lied about killing Osama bin Laden. O'Neill explains he's pursuing legal action because the false claims have emotionally impacted his family, particularly his daughters. He has support from military officials including Admiral Bill McRaven and views his lawsuit as standing up against "vet-on-vet hate."

Epstein Files Release Controversy: O'Reilly discusses the congressional vote to release Justice Department data on Jeffrey Epstein, noting only one congressman voted against it. He expresses concern about unfettered information being released to the public without context, comparing the situation to a "witch hunt." Criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully agrees that while transparency is important, there are dangers in releasing information that can be misinterpreted or manipulated by media.

Media Treatment of Epstein Information: O'Reilly criticizes media handling of preliminary Epstein information, particularly how Epstein's own hearsay statements are being reported as fact. He points out that 70% of Americans already believe the government is hiding an Epstein client list, showing public opinion has formed "based on nothing." Both O'Reilly and Tully express concern about accusations being made without proper vetting of accusers' credibility.
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John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of the award winning podcast, Entrepreneurs On Fire. With over 100 million listens of his 3000+ episodes, JLD has turned Entrepreneurs On Fire into a media empire that generates over a million listens every month and 7-figures of NET annual revenue 8-years in a row. His first traditionally published book, The Common Path to Uncommon Success is the modern day version of Think and Grow Rich with a revolutionary 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment. Learn more at UncommonSuccessBook.com

How to Choose a Ghostwriter or Book Coach with Kevin Anderson: An EOFire Classic from 2022

Entrepreneurs on Fire

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- Determine Your Publishing Goals First: Before hiring a ghostwriter or book coach, clearly define what you want to achieve with your book. For mass market appeal and bookstore placement, traditional publishing through companies like HarperCollins or Random House may be best. If speed to market is critical, hybrid publishing (professional self-publishing) might be more appropriate, potentially getting your book published within six months.

- Choose Between Ghostwriter or Book Coach Based on Your Needs: A ghostwriter handles all the writing for you based on your ideas, while a book coach guides you as you write it yourself. Consider your budget (ghostwriters typically cost $20,000-$50,000+, while coaches can cost $10,000-$20,000), your available time, and your writing ability when deciding.

- Verify Credentials and Track Record: When evaluating potential writers or coaches, examine their client list and verify their credits. Be skeptical of claims about Amazon bestsellers (easily manipulated) and look for legitimate New York Times, Wall Street Journal, or USA Today bestsellers. Check acknowledgments in books they claim to have worked on to verify their involvement.

- Protect Quality and Timeline with Clear Accountability: Ensure there's a system of accountability for the writing progress, whether through a firm's project management team or a strict schedule with a freelancer. Get referrals from previous clients and make sure a professional editor (not just friends or family) will review the material.

- Have a "Prenup" in Your Contract: Prepare for potential relationship breakdowns by having clear contingency plans in your contract. Ensure you retain rights to all your material, pay in milestones rather than all upfront, and have a plan for continuing the project if the relationship doesn't work out.

- Look for Publishing Industry Knowledge Beyond Just Writing: The most valuable partners understand the entire publishing process and can guide you through it. They should have connections with literary agents, publishers, publicists, and marketers, and understand both traditional and hybrid publishing models without bias toward either.

- Start Your Publishing Strategy Before Writing: Your publishing plan should inform your writing approach, not follow it. Important aspects like building a platform, developing a marketing strategy, and preparing for distribution should begin before or alongside your writing process.
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Childhood is finite at just shy of 9.5 million minutes. We only get one shot at it. One of the biggest decisions we make is how we will use that time. Research has confirmed time and time again that what children are naturally and unabashedly drawn to, unrestricted outside play, contributes extensively to every area of childhood development. The importance here cannot be understated. Every year we aim to match nature time with the average amount of American kid screen time (which is currently 1200 hours per year). Have a goal. Track your time outside. Take back childhood. Inspire others.

1KHO 628: More Often Than Not, People Don’t Know Their Values | Robert Glazer, The Compass Within

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

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Values as Your Personal Compass: Only 1-2% of people can clearly articulate their core values, yet these values drive every decision we make. Robert Glazer explains that values act as guardrails in life - when we cross them, we feel it deeply, like hitting an electric fence. However, most people can't "see the fence" until after they've crashed into it.

The Origins of Core Values: Most personal values are forged during childhood experiences. They often come from significant moments that shaped us, which explains why they're deeply personal and can't be simply copied from someone else. Some people double down on values they were raised with, while others deliberately move in the opposite direction.

Three Key Decision Areas Requiring Value Alignment: Long-term happiness depends on alignment between your values and three critical areas: partner/spouse, vocation/career, and community/location. The book "The Compass Within" explores this through the story of a character named Jamie who's facing misalignment in these areas, particularly at work where his values clash with his new manager.

Organizational Values vs. Reality: Many companies display "lobby values" on their walls that don't match their actual operating values. Glazer contrasts this with Netflix's brutally honest values like "adequate performance gets appreciation and a generous severance" and "we are a team, not a family." While these statements repel many, they attract those who truly align with the company's actual culture.

Values-Based Hiring and Interviewing: Behavioral-based questions are far more effective than asking hypothetical questions about values. For example, rather than asking "Do you like our core value of 'own it'?", ask "Tell me about a time when you really screwed something up at work and how you owned it." The responses reveal whether candidates truly align with organizational values.

Values-Based Parenting: The Glazer family operates with explicit family values: be kind, be respectful, be responsible, be resilient, and be happy. These values replace the need for many specific rules. For instance, instead of arbitrary curfews, discussing values like consideration for others leads to better outcomes. Children internalize these values deeply, as evidenced when a teacher independently used the family's exact value words to describe their child.

Transmitting Values in Families and Organizations: Values need to be actively reinforced through recognition and celebration. Organizations do this through core value awards and performance reviews. Families can create similar rituals, like passing a "values baton" at dinner to recognize when someone demonstrated a family value. This makes values tangible rather than just abstract concepts.

A Better Approach to Transitions: Glazer's core values of "find a better way and share it" and "respectful authenticity" led him to reimagine how people leave organizations. Instead of the traditional two weeks' notice (which often creates resentment), he created a 90-day transition program allowing honest conversations and smooth handoffs, treating career changes as natural transitions rather than betrayals.

Making Values Work for You: Understanding your own values creates integrity - alignment between what you think, say, and do. This alignment is the foundation for genuine happiness and fulfillment. Whether for personal growth, parenting, leadership, or relationships, the process of discovering and articulating your values provides a compass for making decisions that truly reflect who you are.
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Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik in this personal growth accelerator, delivering bite-sized episodes each day that are rich with wisdom and practical advice. Optimal Living Daily features a carefully selected mix of articles from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering topics like minimalism, productivity, mental health, and personal development. Each episode is thoughtfully narrated to not only inform but also inspire you to make meaningful changes in your life.
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3816: On Making It Through Tough Journeys by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Emotional Resilience

Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

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Internal Happiness vs. External Seeking: True happiness doesn't come from external sources like food, shopping, relationships, or achievements. These provide only temporary pleasure before we're seeking the next thing. Instead, happiness comes from within through practices like gratitude, learning, curiosity, and wishing others well - sources available regardless of circumstances.

Embracing the Full Human Experience: We often want only positive or comfortable experiences, but life inevitably includes the full spectrum of emotions. Rather than fighting against difficult moments, we can embrace all experiences with openness, vulnerability, and self-compassion. This acceptance leads to greater overall happiness.

Practicing Gratitude in Difficult Times: Even during tough journeys, we have much to be grateful for. By recognizing our blessings - whether it's basic needs, health, loved ones, or simple pleasures - we can shift our perspective from complaints to appreciation, making life instantly better even amid challenges.

Self-Compassion During Suffering: When facing difficult emotions, showing ourselves kindness and love is essential. Recognizing that suffering is part of being human allows us to wish ourselves happiness and well-being rather than judging our struggles. This compassion can then extend to understanding others' suffering.

Real-Life Happiness Validation: The host shared his experience tracking his mood for years, confirming Leo's insights that consistent happiness came not from purchases or achievements but from experiences and meaningful connections. He also noted that most days (about 80%) were average (4-6 out of 10), highlighting the importance of finding contentment in ordinary moments.
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The CBS News team wraps up the major headlines you need to know every day on the CBS News Roundup podcast. On weekday mornings Steve Kathan delivers the “World News Roundup” and every evening you can catch up on all the day's news with Jennifer Keiper on the “World News Roundup: Late Edition”. Then, every weekend the CBS News team in Washington goes deep into the major stories on “Weekend Roundup'' hosted by Allison Keyes. Each episode features a “Kaleidoscope” segment that takes on social justice issues and critical topics like race, gender, disability, income inequality, and beyond.

11/22/2025 | Weekend Roundup

CBS News Roundup

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- President Trump's Controversial Post About Democrats: President Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers of sedition, which he called "punishable by death," after they posted a video reminding service members they can refuse illegal orders. White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt denied the president was calling for the deaths of members of Congress, but Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called for extra protection for the targeted lawmakers.

- Battle Over Jeffrey Epstein Files: Congress passed legislation forcing the Justice Department to release files related to the late convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, which President Trump signed despite previously trying to prevent the vote. However, there are concerns that the files might not be fully released because Trump recently ordered an investigation into Democrats and businesses with Epstein connections.

- Immigration Enforcement Intensifies: The Trump administration continues its aggressive deportation campaign, deploying hundreds of Border Patrol and ICE officers to Democratic-led cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, Charlotte, and soon New Orleans. Critics note that many of those being detained have no criminal records, with approximately half of ICE's record 66,000 detainees being held solely for civil immigration violations.

- Thanksgiving Dinner Costs: Thanksgiving dinner will cost slightly less overall than last year, though turkey prices are up 40% to $1.32 per pound. Other price changes include increases in cranberries (6%) and green beans (32%), while butter, bread, and eggs prices have decreased. Grocery chains including Walmart, Aldi, and Lidl are offering complete Thanksgiving meals for a family of 10 for under $40.

- Ukraine Peace Proposal Developments: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he will discuss a 28-point US peace proposal despite it including territorial concessions to Russia that he has previously opposed. The plan, which appears to favor Russia, would require Ukraine to give up eastern regions, cap its military at 600,000 troops, and constitutionally ban NATO membership.

- Supporting Sexual Assault Survivors: In the Kaleidoscope segment, Megan Cutter from RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) discussed supporting sexual assault survivors in light of the Epstein files controversy. She emphasized the importance of believing survivors and highlighted available resources, including RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-HOPE), which offers confidential support in English and Spanish.
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Kupyansk, MASSIVE cauldron and Donbass accelerated collapse

The Duran Podcast

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- Kupyansk Captured by Russian Forces: Russian military commander Gerasimov reported to President Putin that Kupyansk has been "liberated" and is now completely under Russian control. Additionally, approximately 15 Ukrainian battalions (likely fewer than the theoretical 7,500 troops) are reportedly surrounded in open fields east of Kupyansk and the Oskol River.

- Broader Strategic Objective: Izium Direction: The Russian commander in charge of the Kupyansk operation disclosed that they are ultimately planning to capture Izium, an important town north of Slovyansk. This would enable Russians to encircle the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk conurbation from the north, creating a massive cauldron in the Donbass region.

- Multiple Fronts Collapsing Simultaneously: Russian forces are advancing on several fronts: Pokrovsk (70% secured according to Gerasimov), Siversk (currently being stormed with full control expected within days), and Konstantinovka (Russians reportedly reached the center and captured 4,000 buildings, with full control expected by mid-December).

- Formation of the "Great Cauldron": The pattern of Russian advances suggests they are successfully executing a strategy to encircle and isolate Ukrainian forces in the Donbass region. If current fronts continue to fall, by the end of the year a full-scale siege of the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk area could begin, completing the encirclement that was attempted back in early 2022.

- Limited US Options to Stop the Collapse: The analysis suggests there is nothing practically the United States can do to turn the situation around without direct military intervention. No weapons supplies, military aid, or intelligence assistance would be sufficient to halt the current momentum. Direct US military involvement would risk escalation to "World War Three."

- Putin's Uncompromising Stance: During his visit to the military command post, Putin (dressed in military uniform) made it clear he expects the full objectives of the "special military operation" to be achieved. His rhetoric describing the Ukrainian leadership as "criminals" and an "organized crime group" suggests he's not interested in compromise, ceasefire, or freezing the front lines.

- Potential Collapse of Ukrainian Government: As Russian forces advance toward major objectives, there's speculation about when Ukrainian leadership might flee Kyiv. Internal corruption scandals and power struggles within the Ukrainian political class are interpreted as signs of an anticipated collapse, with officials potentially positioning themselves to "fill up their suitcases before the time has come to bolt."
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FantasyPros provides hard-hitting fantasy football analysis while keeping you entertained. Get the tips needed to win your league from a trusted network of 100+ experts. Find out who to draft, pick up and start while receiving analysis of the latest news from around the league.

The Extra Point: Gearing Up For Playoffs, Tough Week 12 Decisions, and Chat Q&A (Ep. 1860)

FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

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Preparing for Fantasy Football Playoffs: With the regular fantasy season entering its final stretch (three weeks left), it's time to focus on playoff preparation. Erickson emphasizes sticking with what's been working rather than overthinking strategy - continue using the tools that got you this far, trust the process, and don't make drastic changes to your approach.

Joe Mixon Out for Season: A key piece of injury news shared is that Joe Mixon will not be returning this season, meaning Woody Marks will continue as the lead back. This significantly impacts both fantasy teams with Mixon and those rostering Marks.

49ers WR Dilemma: Pearsall vs. Jennings: Both hosts rank Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings as mid to high-end WR3s. They give Jennings a slight edge as the safer floor play given his consistent target share from Purdy, while noting Pearsall offers more explosive upside but had a disappointing performance recently despite running many routes.

Managing Drake London with QB Uncertainty: The hosts discuss Drake London's value amid Kirk Cousins' injury concerns. In keeper leagues, they suggest considering trading London for a younger receiver like Tetaroa McMillan. In redraft formats, packaging London with another player to upgrade at a different position might be the best strategy.

Baker Mayfield as a Super Flex Option: Despite concerns about a tough Sunday night matchup, both hosts strongly recommend starting Baker Mayfield in super flex leagues rather than replacing him with a skill position player. They emphasize that even in a "bad" game, a quarterback typically provides a solid floor of approximately 15 points.

Yoshi Boss as a Week 12 Breakout Candidate: With Ja'Marr Chase suspended for spitting at an official, Yoshi Boss emerges as a popular sleeper pick. Both hosts rank him as a top-35 WR this week, noting his previous connection with Joe Flacco and potential for increased targets. They suggest him as a high-upside play for teams needing a boom performance.

Running Back Depth in Fantasy Playoffs: When reviewing a listener's playoff-bound team, the hosts emphasize the importance of running back depth heading into the fantasy playoffs. They suggest packaging bench wide receivers with flex-tier running backs to potentially upgrade to a more reliable starter for the playoff push.

Tight End Streaming Options: For a listener struggling at tight end, the hosts discuss Tucker Fannin as a decent floor option with Njoku injured. Erickson also makes a case for Taysom Hill as a high-upside tight end option for desperate managers, noting his multi-touchdown potential despite the risk of a zero-point performance.

Trading for Wide Receivers in Dynasty Formats: When a listener asks about trading Jalen Hurts in a dynasty league where they already have Drake Maye, the hosts recommend targeting Rome Odunze or Jameson Williams in return. For dynasty specifically, they give Odunze a slight edge due to his long-term outlook and draft capital.

Holding Elite Running Backs Despite Tough Playoff Matchups: When asked about trading Ashton Jeanty due to some tough matchups in the fantasy playoffs, the hosts recommend holding, noting his involvement in the passing game provides a floor even in difficult matchups. They highlight his Week 17 matchup against the Giants as a potential league-winning opportunity.

Streaming Defense vs Bengals: The hosts note that the Cincinnati Bengals have a very poor run defense, making running backs facing them particularly attractive fantasy options. They recommend starting Travion Henderson against them even with Rhamondre Stevenson's potential return.
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Suffer for Jesus without shame (1 Peter 4:15-16) : Christian Daily Devotional Bible Study and Prayer

Morning Mindset Christian Daily Devotional Bible study and prayer

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- Petition for Medical Support: The host begins by requesting prayer and financial assistance for his son Aaron, who needs urgent dental surgery costing $25,000 due to a bacterial infection eating away bone. Listeners can donate through morningmindsetmedia.com/dentalhelp.

- Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 4:15-16: The devotional examines these verses which contrast improper and proper reasons for Christians to suffer. Verse 15 warns believers not to suffer as wrongdoers (murderers, thieves, evildoers, or meddlers), which would bring justified consequences.

- Living Above Reproach: Christians should live in a way that doesn't bring justified reprisal for wrongdoing. This is possible because believers have Christ living in them as their power source, which should lead them away from evil behaviors.

- Suffering for Faith Without Shame: Verse 16 addresses suffering that comes simply for being a Christian. In such cases, believers shouldn't feel ashamed but should instead glorify God in that moment, viewing persecution through an eternal lens.

- Divine Recognition of Faithful Suffering: The host emphasizes that Jesus, as King of kings, notices when Christians suffer for their faith. Such suffering doesn't go unnoticed, and Jesus will reward those who remain faithful through persecution.
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Uncover the truth behind the headlines and memes in an unbiased pursuit of what’s real. 
From interviews and reactions to debates on the most important topics of the day, this podcast will challenge everything you know about current events, the economy, culture, and more. Tom Bilyeu’s Impact Theory helps you thrive in our complex world.
Hosted by Tom Bilyeu, a prominent entrepreneur and co-founder of the billion-dollar company Quest Nutrition, Impact Theory covers what matters today. From geopolitics and economics to AI, science, future tech, and beyond, Tom breaks down complex topics into their fundamental elements. Learn how to see the world clearly so you can navigate even the most disruptive era. 

Gary “Litefoot” Davis on Shattering Excuses and Becoming the First Native American Rap Mogul (Fan Fav)

Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

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• Resilience Born from Hardship: Gary "Litefoot" Davis grew up witnessing resilience through his grandfather and father's entrepreneurship and work ethic. When his family lost everything and fell from middle-class comfort, rather than being defeated, he temporarily left school to work and contribute financially, developing the mindset that if success was going to happen, he would have to make it happen himself.

• Baby Steps Toward Big Goals: Davis advocates breaking down seemingly impossible goals into manageable phases with aggressive timelines. He explains that dreams remain dreams until you assign timeframes to them, transforming them into achievable goals. His process involves identifying the end goal, working backward to identify necessary steps, and then assigning specific timelines to each phase.

• Model Success While Making It Your Own: Davis believes in studying those who have succeeded in your field, using their blueprint as a foundation while adding your unique elements. He points to how he studied various musical influences like Michael Jackson and Public Enemy, learning from both their successes and mistakes to develop his own path in becoming the first Native American rapper.

• "Keep Moving Forward" Mentality: A consistent theme throughout Davis's life is the importance of momentum. Whether facing criticism, failure, or overwhelming obstacles, his philosophy is to keep moving—even if it's a stumble or crawl. He shares that during his ambitious "Rez Tour" of 211 shows in a single year (equivalent to driving around the Earth twice), most team members dropped out, but he persisted.

• Leading by Example: Davis emphasizes that true leadership means being willing to do more than you ask of others. He quotes his own philosophy: "If you're going to ask somebody to do 10 pushups, you better do 50." This leadership style was demonstrated during his reservation tour, showing what was possible with limited resources to inspire larger collective action.

• Self-Worth and Cultural Pride: A significant challenge Davis identifies in Native American communities is the struggle with self-worth stemming from historical and generational trauma. His work aims to help people recognize their value and purpose, believing that self-respect is a prerequisite to respecting and appreciating others.

• Embracing Failure as a Teacher: Davis views failures as essential learning opportunities. His approach to handling failure involves staying calm, maintaining presence of mind amid chaos, and not letting the energy of negative situations carry you away—a lesson he learned from his father.

• Entrepreneurship as a Path to Impact: Davis describes entrepreneurship as "the most rewarding, hardest, most beautiful, liberating journey" possible. He finds profound fulfillment in identifying opportunities others don't see, breathing life into them through hard work, and having the ability to positively impact others' lives through his endeavors.

• Finding Your Purpose: Davis believes everyone has been put on Earth for a reason, stating: "We're here to live, not survive." He emphasizes the importance of discovering one's purpose and pursuing it with passion, regardless of what others think, advising that if you can't find a starting point, you may not have found your true purpose yet.

• Tools for Success: Davis identifies several crucial tools for success, including thorough planning, building confidence through repeated action (trying, failing, correcting, and trying again), being deeply knowledgeable about your field, communicating your vision effectively, and maintaining unwavering enthusiasm about your purpose.
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Interviews with Sociologists about their New Books
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Shatema Threadcraft, "Labors of Resurrection: Black Women, Necromancy, and Morrisonian Democracy" (Oxford UP, 2025)

New Books in Sociology

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- Black Femicide and the Invisibility of Black Women's Deaths: Black femicide refers to the murder of Black women because they are Black women, facilitated by structural racism including housing insecurity, inadequate safety provision, and medical neglect. These deaths often occur privately, unlike the "spectacular deaths" of Black men that have historically driven political mobilization, resulting in Black women being marginalized in narratives of Black peoplehood.

- Active vs. Passive Femicide: Active femicide refers to the intentional killing of women, while passive femicide encompasses deaths from neglect, such as the Black maternal mortality crisis. Despite advances in obstetric care, pregnancy for Black women can rank as the second most dangerous "job," highlighting how institutional failures contribute to Black women's disproportionate mortality.

- Police Complicity in Black Women's Deaths: Law enforcement is implicated in Black women's exposure to premature death, as police are less likely to render aid when Black women call for help during intimate partner violence situations and more likely to criminalize women's defensive actions rather than protecting them from violence.

- Black Women's Activist Responses: Organizations like the Black and Missing Foundation, Save Our Sons and Daughters, and the Black Coalition Fighting Back Serial Killers represent different approaches Black women have developed to address femicide, from media advocacy to community healing to challenging police narratives about violence against Black women.

- Data Activism as Resistance: Black women activists have historically used data collection as a form of resistance, from Ida B. Wells' anti-lynching statistics to Rosa Page (who coined the term "Black femicide") documenting murders of Black women that official statistics missed. These activists work not just to ensure accurate counting but also to humanize victims through their stories.

- Spectacular vs. Private Violence: While public lynchings of Black men became central to Black political mobilization and consciousness (as seen in W.E.B. Du Bois' work connecting lynching to crucifixion), Black women's deaths, occurring primarily in private spaces, have received far less political attention despite their prevalence.

- Mamie Till's Revolutionary Public Mourning: The decision by Emmett Till's mother to have an open casket funeral and allow Jet magazine to photograph her son's brutalized body is described as "the most effective political use of a dead body in the 20th century," creating a form of identification that has sustained Black political mobilization for generations.

- Clementine Barfield and "Restorative Kinship": After losing her son to gun violence, Barfield founded Save Our Sons and Daughters in Detroit, pioneering forms of healing justice that maintained relationships with the dead through practices like birthday celebrations and memorial trees, keeping them present in political organizing.

- Margaret Prescott's Sex Worker Advocacy: As co-founder of the US Prostitutes Collective and the Black Coalition Fighting Back Serial Killers, Prescott developed crucial analysis connecting racist policing practices to violence against Black women, particularly how labeling women as sex workers made them "available for murder" by placing them outside community concern.

- Toni Morrison as Democratic Theorist: Morrison's fiction addresses private violence against women and offers a "corrective" to Du Bois's focus on public violence. Her novels (particularly Dreaming Emmett, Home, and Paradise) develop what Threadcraft calls "Morrisonian democracy," which attends to the private violence Black women experience and offers transformative rather than retributive justice.

- Necromancy and Democratic Practice: Unlike Du Bois, who left his Christ figures dead, Morrison and the women activists profiled engage in forms of "necromancy" or "resurrection" by keeping the dead present in their political work, refusing to let them disappear and using their stories to drive social change.

- Democracy and Design: The book concludes by comparing the work of Black women creating democratic "clearings" to disabled justice activists engaged in material world-building, suggesting that reimagining and reconfiguring social structures requires careful "tinkering" rather than destruction, to create spaces where people can remain.
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The Ed Mylett Show showcases the greatest peak-performers across all industries in one place, sharing their journey, knowledge and thought leadership. With Ed Mylett and featured guests in almost every industry including business, health, collegiate and professional sports, politics, entrepreneurship, science, and entertainment, you'll find motivation, inspiration and practical steps to help you become the best version of you!

The Ultimate Persuasion Technique To Make More Sales | Ed Mylett

THE ED MYLETT SHOW

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From Struggle to Success: Randall Pich's Journey: Growing up in gang territory in Long Beach, Randall Pich transformed his difficult upbringing into entrepreneurial success. The son of Cambodian refugees, Pich combined early artistic talent from his band days with business skills acquired as a personal trainer to create Live Fit, now a major fitness apparel brand. His ability to connect with people from different backgrounds and communicate effectively became crucial to his success.

Building the Live Fit Brand: What began as merchandise for Pich's personal training clients evolved into a global brand. He initially created T-shirts with a "Live Fit" slogan for his boot camp participants, which went viral on social media when clients proudly shared photos wearing the gear. This organic growth demonstrated how creating products people want to showcase becomes a self-perpetuating marketing strategy.

Alex Hormozi on Lead Generation: Hormozi breaks down lead generation into four core methods: warm outreach (one-to-one with people who know you), cold outreach (one-to-one with strangers), content posting (one-to-many with your audience), and paid ads (one-to-many to strangers). He emphasizes leveraging "lead getters" - people who advertise on your behalf, including customers, affiliates, agencies, and employees.

The Leverage Principle: Hormozi defines leverage as the discrepancy between inputs and outputs in a system. High leverage means putting in little to get a lot out. He identifies different types of leverage: labor (hiring others), capital (using other people's money), software/code, and media (content that scales without additional effort). Successful entrepreneurs continuously seek ways to increase their leverage ratio.

Sales Strategy vs. Tactical Execution: Most entrepreneurs approach business linearly (one client at a time) rather than strategically deploying multiple simultaneous systems. Hormozi's book launch generated 500,000 signups by intentionally using all eight marketing methods simultaneously, proving the power of his approach.

Customer Experience as a Competitive Advantage: Ryan Bartlett scaled True Classic to nearly $1 billion valuation in five years by obsessing over customer experience. Rather than automating customer service, his team creates memorable moments by going above and beyond, sending personalized gifts and treating each interaction as an opportunity to create a brand advocate.

The Challenge of Scaling: Bartlett shares that rapid growth creates personnel challenges as the organization's needs outpace individual contributors' capabilities. What works at $100 million revenue requires different skills at $500 million. Leaders must make difficult decisions about repositioning team members as the company scales.

Effective Questioning Techniques: Brad Lea demonstrates that masterful salespeople prioritize active listening and asking the right questions. Rather than immediately pitching product features, they discover what customers truly value through strategic questioning. His "Bob's mom" example illustrates how most people listen passively rather than attentively.

The Psychology of Sales: Instead of "telling selling" (listing features), effective persuasion comes from understanding customer needs through questions. Lea emphasizes that selling begins with understanding the customer's situation completely, as premature assumptions can unwittingly "unsell" the product.

The CLOSER Framework: Hormozi shares his sales framework: Clarify why they're there, Label them with a problem you can solve, Overview their past experiences, Sell the vacation (not the plane flight), Explain away concerns, and Reinforce the decision immediately after closing with multiple touchpoints in the first 24 hours.

The Post-Sale Experience: Immediately after closing, choreograph a clear onboarding experience with frequent communication. Rather than promising to check in weekly, send daily progress reports that build trust through multiple reinforcement cycles, leading to higher retention, referrals, and additional sales.

The Art of Communication: Brad Lea demonstrates a unique communication approach that doesn't telegraph where the conversation is heading but instead leads to unexpected "punchlines" or revelations. This engaging style keeps listeners actively engaged throughout the conversation.
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