Maximizing Human Health and Performance. We discuss: optimal health, nutrition, high-performance, cognitive excellence, biohacking, longevity and more with top experts around the world. Hosted by Kayla Barnes-Lentz. 

This podcast is in partnership with my Clinic, LYV The Wellness Space, Investment Fund, Optimal Health Ventures, and my partner, Bobby George.

Dr. Sarah E. Hill, PhD - PMS Expert: Get Through Your Cycle Easier With These Simple Tricks

Longevity Optimization with Kayla Barnes-Lentz

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The Three Root Causes of PMS: PMS stems from three distinct factors: natural hormonal shifts as the body transitions from being optimized for sex (high estrogen in follicular phase) to preparing for pregnancy (high progesterone in luteal phase); following one-size-fits-all health protocols designed for men that don't account for women's changing needs across the cycle; and lack of cellular plasticity caused by inflammation, stress, and poor lifestyle habits that reduces the body's ability to adapt to rapid hormonal changes.

Increased Metabolic Needs in the Luteal Phase: Women's basal metabolic rate increases by 7-11% during the luteal phase, requiring an additional 140-200 calories per day on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Many women experience intense carbohydrate cravings during this time not because they should eat more carbs, but because they're not eating enough total calories and protein. Increasing high-quality protein intake during the luteal phase can offset amino acid depletion from endometrial building and reduce cravings.

Cellular Plasticity as the Key to Managing Hormonal Changes: Cellular plasticity refers to cells' ability to quickly adapt to environmental changes by upregulating or downregulating hormone receptors. This flexibility is crucial during the luteal phase when progesterone levels peak at 10 times higher than estrogen's peak. Supporting cellular plasticity through proper sleep, circadian rhythm maintenance, sunlight exposure, anti-inflammatory practices, and nutrient-dense foods helps women handle hormonal fluctuations smoothly rather than experiencing severe PMS symptoms.

Women's Different Cortisol Patterns Across the Cycle: While men have higher baseline cortisol levels than women, women experience more dynamic cortisol responses with higher peaks and valleys. Women's cortisol is highest right before ovulation when estrogen peaks, which helps with sexual attraction responses. The luteal phase features a buffered cortisol response to protect implantation, as cortisol redirects metabolic resources that the body needs for building the endometrial lining.

Cycle-Synced Training Approach: Dr. Hill found success by heavy-loading resistance training during the first two weeks of the cycle when estrogen's anabolic effects support tissue building, then shifting to lighter activities like walking, resistance bands, and yoga in the luteal phase. However, she emphasizes this approach should be flexible and warns that women new to exercise or concerned about bone density and muscle mass shouldn't drastically reduce training, as maintaining these markers is critical for longevity.

Research Protocols That Exclude or Misrepresent Women: Most preclinical animal research either uses only male subjects or ovariectomizes female rodents (removes their ovaries) to eliminate hormonal variability, making the findings irrelevant to actual female physiology. In human studies, women are typically only tested during the first five days of their cycle when hormones are low, completely missing how the luteal phase affects drug metabolism, interventions, and health outcomes. Even in psychiatry, where sex differences in diagnosis are profound, only 40% of studies actually test for sex differentiation in treatments.

The Protective and Neuroprotective Role of Progesterone: Progesterone is not the "bad guy" causing PMS but rather has beautiful neuroprotective properties and is the primary treatment for traumatic brain injury due to its calming effects that prevent excitotoxicity. Unlike synthetic progestins found in birth control (which can increase breast cancer risk), bioidentical progesterone combined with estrogen shows no increased breast cancer risk and is beneficial for bone, heart, and breast health. Women's bodies work best in hormonal balance with both estrogen and progesterone cycling together.

The Body Won't Ovulate Without Social Support: The brain will prevent ovulation if a woman doesn't feel socially supported or experiences chronic stress without community backing, as pregnancy is physically risky and requires substantial investment from partners and community. This protective mechanism may be contributing to the modern infertility epidemic, as hustle culture prevents women from building community, preparing healthy food, and managing stress—all factors that erode both hormonal cycle regularity and resilience to hormonal changes.

Supplements That Can Help Manage PMS Symptoms: Chaste Berry (Vitex) taken only during the luteal phase can reduce emotional mood swings. Broad-spectrum magnesium helps smooth neurotransmission and reduces reactivity to frustrating situations. Omega-3 fatty acids have strong research support for numerous health benefits. Vitamin D, whether from 10-20 minutes of direct sunlight or supplementation, promotes cellular plasticity. All of these help reduce inflammation and support the body's ability to adapt to hormonal fluctuations.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation as an Emerging Therapy: Dr. Hill is researching medical-grade vagus nerve stimulation devices that improve communication between the brain and body. Studies show it can decrease heavy menstrual bleeding by acting as a "neural tourniquet" and may help with PMDD symptoms and perimenopausal transitions by better regulating blood flow, neurotransmitter changes, and vasomotor symptoms—offering a non-medication approach to improving resilience to hormonal stressors.

Cryptic Female Choice in Egg-Sperm Fusion: Emerging research reveals that eggs actively choose which sperm to allow in for fertilization, rather than sperm "winning" the race. Understanding the mechanisms behind this "cryptic female choice"—what signals eggs use to make decisions about sperm quality—could be crucial for addressing infertility and improving in vitro fertilization outcomes, as it may reveal important markers of sperm quality.

The Need for Hormonal Equity in Research and Treatment: Scientists must stop focusing exclusively on estrogen when studying menopausal hormone therapy, Alzheimer's prevention, and other interventions. Women's bodies evolved to work with both estrogen and progesterone cycling together, and research outcomes would be dramatically better if both hormones were studied in combination. The current approach of treating women as an afterthought or studying them only when hormones are suppressed prevents us from understanding actual female health.

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Black Irish, Ice Queens, and Body Snatchers (w/ Tina Nguyen) - #536

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Big Tech's Pivot to Trump: Tina Nguyen discusses how Silicon Valley has transformed its relationship with Trump from hostility to embrace. Despite early MAGA figures like Steve Bannon and Josh Hawley pushing to break up big tech, companies like YouTube paid $22 million settlements to Trump (going to his ballroom fund), and tech CEOs now actively court him. The shift happened because billionaires like David Sacks and Elon Musk positioned AI and tech innovation as appealing to Trump's "builder" identity, overcoming ideological opposition through direct access and flattery.

Susie Wiles' Explosive Vanity Fair Profile: White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles gave astonishingly candid on-the-record interviews to Chris Whipple for nearly a year, resulting in a damaging profile criticizing Elon Musk (calling him autistic and criticizing his USAID takedown), questioning J.D. Vance's political transformation, and revealing internal White House chaos. Her non-denial denial only disputed the "framing" without contradicting specific facts, suggesting the quotes were accurate but taken out of context.

The Transactional Nature of Trump's Presidency: The panel explores how Trump's lack of firm ideology makes him uniquely susceptible to whoever speaks to him last. Tech companies, media organizations, law firms, and universities are all settling lawsuits and paying Trump to stay in his good graces. This transactional approach creates policy whiplash on issues like tariffs, China chip sales, and TikTok, making it impossible for businesses to plan long-term.

David Sacks' Influence and Status: Discussion of how David Sacks wields power in Washington through proximity to Trump rather than traditional Silicon Valley credibility (having sold Yammer but not being seen as a "builder" like Elon). His role as crypto and AI czar represents the ascendancy of billionaires who know how to flatter Trump over ideological MAGA figures who previously dominated tech policy discussions.

MAGA as Succession Fight Rather Than Ideology: The hosts argue that MAGA has no coherent ideology beyond whatever Trump currently believes. Figures like J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio disagree on nearly everything but maintain the minimum flattery required to stay in Trump's orbit. The constant infighting and backstabbing represents a succession struggle, with everyone positioning themselves for post-Trump influence rather than advancing consistent principles.

Rob Reiner Controversy Breaking Through: Trump's tasteless comments about Rob Reiner after his death in the LA fires crossed the "normie barrier" - offending regular people who normally ignore political Twitter combat. Even Nick Fuentes condemned Trump's behavior, while figures like Chris Rufo dismissed criticism by saying intellectuals should ignore Trump's personality and "focus on policy," revealing the moral compromises of Trump's elite supporters.

Animal Farm Trailer Debacle: A new Angel Studios animated adaptation of Orwell's Animal Farm completely inverts the book's anti-Soviet message by portraying capitalist "tech bro" pigs as villains collaborating with humans. The trailer features an upbeat soundtrack and suggests a happy ending, fundamentally misunderstanding Orwell's explicitly anti-totalitarian allegory. The hosts express outrage at this ideological body-snatching of a classic work.

Conservative Filmmaking's Ideological Trap: Discussion of why conservative art consistently fails - putting ideology before craft and story. The Daily Wire and similar ventures struggle because they prioritize message over quality, while successful films with conservative themes (like The Incredibles or Whit Stillman's Barcelona) work because they tell good stories first. The best propaganda is entertainment that happens to contain your values, not sermons disguised as movies.

The Melania Documentary Teaser: A theatrical documentary about Melania Trump is coming from MGM/Amazon (Bezos connection noted), with a trailer showing her as "Ms. MAGA" and power behind the throne. The final shot of her calling Trump "Mr. President" after his election victory while he dismissively says he'll watch it on the news later suggests both her influence and their unusual dynamic. Kmele admits feeling a "MAGA thrill" watching it.

The Value of Long-Form Journalism: Praise for serious investigative work like Whipple's year-long Wiles profile and the recent Jeffrey Epstein piece in The New York Times Magazine. In an era of Twitter fights and bite-sized content, journalists spending months developing deep stories continue producing valuable work that reveals new information beyond conspiracy theories and hot takes.

Washington's Tighter Ship This Time: Unlike Trump's first term, which featured constant leaks and backstabbing (especially from Steve Bannon), this administration runs more tightly with less public infighting. People are less willing to undermine colleagues when Trump ultimately makes all decisions anyway, making the Wiles profile's candor particularly unusual and potentially significant as a power play.

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The Oscars Head to YouTube & Tesla Faces Sales Freeze Over Autopilot

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Oscars Move to YouTube in Historic Media Shift: Starting in 2029, the Academy Awards will air on YouTube instead of ABC, ending more than 50 years of broadcast TV tradition. Despite offering a lower rights fee than ABC, YouTube won the bid due to its global reach and 13% share of all US television viewing time. The move raises questions about the viewing experience, as audiences will have access to other video recommendations while watching the multi-hour ceremony. This represents a watershed moment where digital platforms have overtaken traditional broadcast networks in prestige entertainment.

Media Industry Consolidation Accelerates: The same day YouTube secured the Oscars, Warner Brothers rejected Paramount's offer in favor of a potential Netflix deal that would give the streaming giant control of HBO, Warner Brothers movie studio, and Max. This marks a historic turning point where streaming services like YouTube and Netflix are becoming the dominant forces in entertainment, replacing traditional media companies.

Trump Administration Blockades Venezuela's Oil Exports: President Trump ordered a naval blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, threatening to cut off 90% of the country's export revenue. The blockade targets vessels with a history of sanctions violations, particularly those that have carried Iranian oil. While Venezuela has the world's largest oil reserves, its exports have collapsed from $120 billion in 2012 to just over $20 billion today, making it a minor player in global markets but devastating for the Venezuelan government's finances.

Tesla Stock Soars Despite Mounting Business Challenges: Tesla shares hit all-time highs even as the company faces declining sales in the US, Europe, and China, plus a potential 30-day sales ban in California, its largest market. A California judge ruled that Tesla deceptively advertised its autopilot and full self-driving features, misleading customers about the vehicles' actual capabilities. Investors are ignoring these short-term problems because they're betting on Tesla's robotaxi future, with the company now testing autonomous vehicles in Austin without safety drivers.

EV Market Dynamics Favor Tesla Over Competitors: While Tesla's sales are declining, the company is actually gaining market share because competitors are suffering even more from the elimination of the $7,500 EV tax credit. Ford recently took a $19.5 billion write-down on its EV business. Tesla's relative advantage comes from its lower prices and wealthier customer base that's less affected by the loss of tax incentives.

Practical Gifts Dominate Holiday Shopping Amid Economic Anxiety: Online sales data shows consumers prioritizing practical items over luxury goods this holiday season, with refrigerator and freezer sales up 1,700% on Cyber Monday compared to October averages, vacuum cleaners up 1,300%, and cookware up 950%. Meanwhile, high-end department store purchases dropped 10% and luxury clothing fell 5%. The shift reflects persistent inflation concerns and economic uncertainty, with shoppers focusing on essential needs rather than wants.

Cabbage Emerges as Trending Food for 2026: Pinterest identified cabbage as a major food trend, with searches for cabbage dumplings up 110%, Polish cabbage soup up 95%, and cabbage Alfredo up 45%. American restaurants increased cabbage menu items by 20% year-over-year. The vegetable's popularity stems from its high fiber content (appealing to "fiber maxing" enthusiasts), low cost during inflation, and versatility as a flavor vehicle in dishes like kimchi.

Jane Austen's 250th Birthday Celebrated Globally: The beloved author's cultural influence continues to grow long after her death, generating tens of millions in tourism revenue annually. Modern adaptations like Clueless (based on Emma) and Bridget Jones's Diary (based on Pride and Prejudice) keep her stories relevant. This contrasts sharply with the mere $67,000 she earned during her lifetime publishing mostly anonymously as "by a lady."

Trump Addresses Economic Concerns in Primetime Speech: President Trump defended his economic record amid declining public approval, with just 36% of Americans approving of his economic handling according to a new poll—the lowest level in six years. He blamed predecessor Joe Biden for economic issues and announced a "warrior dividend" of $1,776 checks for active and reserve military members, claiming tariff revenue enabled the payment.

Rome Opens Museum-Subway Station After 11 Years: The new Coliseum metro station combines modern transit with ancient history, displaying over 500,000 artifacts discovered during excavation, including vases, plates, and wells dating to the first century AD. The delicate construction required hand-digging through three millennia of civilizations and uncovered 28 ancient wells and a military complex with barracks and a commander's villa.
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Trump Media Surges on TAE Merger; Micron Rallies; Accenture Beats

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Trump Media and TAE Technologies Merger: Trump Media and Technology Group (DJT), the company behind Truth Social, is combining with TAE Technologies in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $6 billion. TAE is working on fusion technology and aims to build the world's first large fusion power plant. Trump Media's balance sheet appears to be the key attraction, with the company providing up to $300 million in cash to support TAE's fusion technology development. The deal has strong political connections, including Devin Nunes serving as chairman of both Trump Media and the President's Intelligence Advisory Board, plus President Trump's son sitting on the board. Shares surged 33% in premarket trading.

Micron's Blowout Earnings Boost AI Trade: Micron Technology delivered exceptionally strong guidance that exceeded Wall Street expectations by a significant margin. The company forecasted current quarter revenue of $18-19 billion, more than 25% above analyst estimates, while earnings projections came in over 80% higher than expected. This performance is driven by heavy AI industry spending on memory chips and spillover demand into other areas, giving memory makers substantial pricing power. Micron shares jumped over 11% in premarket trading, while competitors Seagate Technology and Western Digital also gained around 4% each.

Memory Chip Sector's Strong Year: The memory chip sector has been one of the top performing areas in the S&P 500 this year. Micron, Seagate, and Western Digital represent three of the four top performers in the index, reflecting sustained demand from AI infrastructure buildout and the critical role memory plays in AI applications.

Accenture's AI Adaptation Strategy: Accenture reported first quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations, with shares rising 3%. The consulting sector has faced pressure as companies redirect spending from traditional consulting toward AI investments. However, Accenture is adapting by embracing AI through partnerships with OpenAI to provide employees with AI-powered insights, while maintaining strong cost discipline and decent profit margins.

Elliott Management Takes Stake in Lululemon: Activist investor Elliott Management has built a position worth over $1 billion in Lululemon. The firm is working with Jane Nielsen, a former Ralph Lauren executive, as a potential candidate to lead the company when the current CEO steps down next month. Lululemon faces challenges from slowing sales due to increased competition at the premium price point and pressure from lower-priced knockoffs, prompting the need for strategic intervention.

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Elon Musk Part 2

If Books Could Kill

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The Thai Cave Incident and "Pedo Guy": In 2018, Elon Musk's public image began to deteriorate, starting with the Thai cave rescue where he built an impractical submarine that couldn't fit through the cave passages. When cave explorer Vernon Unsworth criticized the effort as a PR stunt, Musk called him "pedo guy" on Twitter, leading to a defamation lawsuit that Musk won due to having a superior lawyer, despite the claims being baseless.

Securities Fraud and the "$420 Funding Secured" Tweet: Musk tweeted about taking Tesla private at $420 per share with "funding secured," which was partially false and constituted potential fraud. He settled with the SEC for $40 million and agreed to step down as chairman, though he initially resisted. These consecutive legal incidents where he faced minimal consequences reinforced his sense of being untouchable.

The Pandemic and Elon's Initial Radicalization: During COVID-19, Musk's political transformation accelerated. He dismissed the coronavirus as a "panic," made wildly incorrect predictions about case numbers, expressed vaccine skepticism, and clashed with California authorities over factory closures. His increased Twitter usage during this period significantly contributed to his radicalization.

Biden's Snub and the "Woke Mind Virus": When President Biden hosted automakers at the White House but excluded Tesla (due to its non-union workforce), Musk took it personally. Around this time, he began fixating on the "woke mind virus," partly triggered by his estrangement from his transgender daughter Vivian. Isaacson portrays Musk as having "made peace" with her transition despite never interviewing her and despite Musk's obvious transphobia.

The Twitter Acquisition Debacle: Musk impulsively offered $44 billion to buy Twitter, waiving due diligence. He quickly regretted the decision and tried to back out by claiming Twitter had hidden its bot problem, despite having no factual basis for this claim. After being legally compelled to complete the purchase, he arrived at Twitter headquarters carrying a sink and tweeting "let that sink in."

Mass Layoffs and "Hardcore" Culture: Musk slashed Twitter's workforce from 8,000 to 2,000 employees, demanding people commit to being "extremely hardcore" or leave. He eliminated remote work, mental health days, and other benefits while personally wandering the offices getting upset at things like "Stay Woke" t-shirts. While the site eventually stabilized technically, content moderation infrastructure was gutted, leading to increased harmful content.

The Blue Check Disaster and Content Moderation Chaos: Musk's plan to let anyone buy verification for a fee immediately backfired when impersonators created chaos, including a fake Eli Lilly account announcing free insulin that tanked the company's stock. His partnership with head of Trust and Safety Yoel Roth collapsed after Musk tweeted a conspiracy theory about Paul Pelosi's attack, later had Roth targeted with harassment after he criticized Musk publicly.

Reinstatements and Political Radicalization: Despite claiming to be a "free speech absolutist," Musk selectively reinstated banned accounts based on his politics, eventually including Alex Jones after initially drawing a line against him. He reinstated Trump via a Twitter poll that selected for his right-wing followers, while simultaneously suppressing accounts he disliked like @ElonJet.

Isaacson's Failure to Cover the Real Story: The book's biggest flaw is relegating Musk's political radicalization to a single chapter out of 90+, despite Isaacson being in the room from September 2021 through early 2023 witnessing it firsthand. Isaacson repeatedly describes obviously right-wing figures like David Sacks and Matt Taibbi as "difficult to pigeonhole ideologically," revealing his inability to recognize or report on right-wing ideology.

The Twitter Files Nothingburger: Musk gave Matt Taibbi access to internal Twitter communications to expose alleged bias against conservatives. The "revelations" showed voluntary cooperation between Twitter and government agencies (standard practice for any platform) but no evidence of coercion. Notably, Musk's Twitter actually increased compliance with government censorship requests, especially from right-wing governments.

Alliance with Trump and Entry into Government: Musk donated approximately $250 million to Trump's 2024 campaign, appeared at rallies doing awkward jumps and unnatural "USA" chants, and eventually joined the administration as part of "DOGE" (Department of Government Efficiency). His involvement led to cutting USAID funding that UCLA estimates will cost 14 million lives worldwide over five years.

The Social Security Fraud Myth: Musk claimed to have discovered massive Social Security fraud involving people over 150 years old receiving benefits. In reality, the "old" ages were database defaults for missing birthdates in outdated software, and improper payments across all Social Security represent less than 1% of total benefits. His inability to provide specific numbers or evidence when pressed by Joe Rogan revealed the hollowness of his efficiency claims.

The Fundamental Myth of Private Sector Efficiency: The episode concludes that DOGE represents the failure of the central myth that private sector entrepreneurs can bring efficiency to government. Despite decades of conservative claims about government waste, Musk's tenure produced no concrete results, only vague accusations and clearly false claims about database errors, exposing his incompetence when subjected to even basic scrutiny.

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259. One year in: lessons from my first year as a full-time coach, with Jeremy Cline. Change Work Life X Truth, Lies and Work

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Jeremy's Transition from Lawyer to Career Coach: After 20 years as a private client lawyer working with high net worth individuals, Jeremy left his job in December 2023 to become a full-time career coach. He describes the early days as oscillating between feeling "self-employed or unemployed" depending on his mood, with the first months spent exploring different potential niches without clear direction.

The Challenge of Finding a Niche: Jeremy initially struggled with what he calls "empty car park syndrome"—having too many options and not enough focus. He explored coaching small business owners, professional services, and the Bitcoin community, doing lots of activity but lacking strategic direction. This unfocused tinkering continued for several months before he engaged Al's help to narrow down his focus.

The Value of External Support and Accountability: Al began mentoring Jeremy around May-June 2024, helping him think strategically about his business. Jeremy emphasizes that getting one-to-one support was crucial to his progress, despite initial resistance to asking for help. He notes that the times he made the most progress were when he had someone holding him accountable and pushing him outside his comfort zone.

Testing Hypotheses Through Real Conversations: Rather than building a website or creating materials, Jeremy conducted nearly 50 informational interviews with people in his target market. He learned to ask open-ended questions about their challenges first, before introducing his idea, which helped him avoid confirmation bias and generated authentic insights that later became his marketing copy.

Painkillers vs. Vitamins: Al introduced Jeremy to the concept that successful businesses solve expensive, painful problems (painkillers) rather than nice-to-have wants (vitamins). Jeremy had to evaluate whether his ideas genuinely addressed urgent needs that people would pay to solve, rather than just interesting concepts that sounded good but lacked commercial viability.

The Reality Check on Business Success: Both Al and Jeremy emphasize that the social media narrative of "quit your job and make six figures in three months" is misleading. Most businesses take 12-18 months before generating meaningful income, and many require side income initially. Al shares his own experience of bankruptcy before eventual success, highlighting that overnight success stories typically have years of failure behind them.

Discovering the Hampton-Style Model: The breakthrough came when Al, who actively studies business models, connected Jeremy's interests with Hampton—an exclusive membership community for entrepreneurs founded by Sam Parr. This sparked the idea of creating facilitated peer groups for professionals in the private wealth sector, combining Jeremy's background, interests, and market knowledge.

The Importance of Loving What You Do: Jeremy learned from a failed transcription service venture that solving a problem isn't enough—you need to enjoy the work itself for sustainability. However, Al counters that early-stage entrepreneurs often can't afford to only do what they love; they may need to do whatever generates income first, then build toward more fulfilling work once financially stable.

Overcoming Fear Through Practice: Jeremy discusses the resistance he felt before taking key actions like sending outreach emails or pitching his idea. He used ChatGPT's voice function to practice conversations, treating it like flight simulator training. Once he "broke the seal" and sent the first email, momentum built and subsequent actions became easier.

The Three-Stage Business Framework: Al outlines three phases: Scientist (testing hypotheses with the market), Artist (creating the actual offer based on validated insights), and Capitalist (systematizing to turn revenue into profit). Most people skip straight to the Artist phase, but Jeremy succeeded by spending substantial time in the Scientist phase gathering market intelligence.

The Power of Follow-Up: Jeremy learned that "the fortune is in the follow-up"—many positive responses came after a second or third email. He had to overcome the fear of seeming pushy and recognize that non-responses often reflect timing or busy schedules rather than lack of interest, and that respectful persistence is necessary for business development.

Lifestyle Business vs. Scalable Business: Jeremy grappled with whether to build a lifestyle business where he does the work himself, or a systematized business designed to scale and potentially sell. He's chosen to focus on the former initially, accepting that he'll be heavily involved in delivery for the first few years while seeing potential for future scaling.

Current Status and Next Steps: At the time of recording (February 2025), Jeremy is focused on securing his first beta group of 4-6 members for his private wealth professional peer groups. He's resisting the temptation to plan elaborate expansions and instead concentrating on getting that first group successfully launched—proving the concept before scaling.

Opportunities Come from Connection: Jeremy emphasizes that his relationship with Al only happened because he invited Al and Leanne onto his podcast, then asked follow-up questions about their work. He encourages listeners to initiate conversations—whether on screen or in person—as that's where unexpected opportunities and relationships develop, especially in an age where genuine real-time dialogue is becoming rare.

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Fr. Larry Richards is the founder and president of The Reason for our Hope Foundation, a non- profit organization dedicated to ”spreading the Good News” by educating others about Jesus Christ. His new homilies are posted each week.

Daily Readings and Homily - Thursday, December 18, 2025

Fr. Larry Richards of The Reason For Our Hope Foundation Podcast

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Biblical Reading from Jeremiah: The episode begins with a reading from the prophet Jeremiah, which prophesies the coming of a righteous king from David's line who will reign wisely, bring justice, and ensure Israel's salvation and security. This messianic prophecy points to Jesus as "the Lord, our justice."

The Gospel Account of Jesus's Birth: The reading from Matthew's Gospel recounts the birth of Jesus Christ, focusing on Joseph's perspective. When Mary was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit before they lived together, Joseph initially planned to divorce her quietly. However, an angel appeared to him in a dream, instructing him to take Mary as his wife and explaining that the child would save people from their sins and fulfill the prophecy of Immanuel, meaning "God is with us."

The True Meaning of Christmas: Fr. Richards emphasizes that Christmas is fundamentally about Jesus being born to save humanity from sin. He recounts asking children at a mass why Jesus was born, and one child correctly answered "to die for us," which he affirms as the core purpose of Christ's incarnation.

The Necessity of Understanding Sin: Fr. Richards shares a story about confronting a Catholic high school's theology department that chose not to teach about sin. He argues that without understanding sin, there's no recognition of the need for a Savior, which undermines the entire purpose of Christianity and Catholic education.

Gratitude for Salvation: The homily concludes with a call to express gratitude to Jesus during Christmas celebrations. While exchanging gifts and celebrating, Fr. Richards urges listeners to remember to thank Jesus for being born specifically to save humanity from sin, making this the true gift to celebrate.
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Week 16 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings & Tiers: Studs, Sleepers, and Must-Starts (Ep. 1905)

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Top-Tier Running Back Rankings Feature Familiar Names: The top 12 running backs for Week 16 are fairly consensus, led by Bijan Robinson against the Cardinals (the only five-star matchup in the top 12), followed by Devon Achan, Jahmyr Gibbs, Christian McCaffrey, James Cook, and Saquon Barkley. The biggest discussion point in the top tier involves Derrick Henry falling to RB12 despite facing New England, with debate centered on whether the Patriots' improved run defense since losing defensive tackle Milton Williams makes this a tougher matchup than expected.

Patriots Run Defense Has Deteriorated After Key Injuries: While the Patriots were considered an elite run defense early in the season (no running back exceeded 50 rushing yards in the first nine weeks), they've become much more vulnerable after losing Milton Williams and dealing with injuries to linebacker Robert Spillane. James Cook just posted an RB1 finish against them, which has analysts questioning why Derrick Henry is being downgraded so significantly for this matchup.

Ravens Offense Isn't Scoring Enough to Support Henry's Ceiling: Beyond matchup concerns, Derrick Henry faces a bigger issue with Baltimore's scoring drought. The Ravens haven't scored 30 points since before Halloween and only managed 24 against the Bengals last week. Henry has scored just 10 touchdowns in 14 games this season (with two coming in the opener), significantly below his touchdown-per-game pace from last year, which caps his fantasy ceiling.

TreVeyon Henderson's Snap Share Remains Concerningly Low: Despite explosive performances including 161 yards and two touchdowns last week, Henderson continues to play under 50% of snaps (48.1% last week), sharing work with Rameondre Stevenson. The matchup against Baltimore's improving run defense adds concern, as they've held running backs in check since their bye week, allowing only one 60-yard rusher. Henderson's ability to break big plays (two 50+ yard touchdowns recently) keeps him startable, but the volume cap and tougher defense temper expectations.

Quinshon Judkins Offers Volume But Little Efficiency: Judkins continues to see massive workloads (16+ opportunities in 10 of his last 12 games), but the results have been abysmal. He's averaging just 3.1 yards per carry since Week 6 and under 2 yards per carry in each of his last two games against weak defenses (Titans and Bears). Cleveland's decimated offensive line (Ethan Pocic out, multiple others questionable) makes it difficult to trust Judkins even against Buffalo's poor run defense, though the sheer volume keeps him in RB2 consideration.

Tyrone Tracy Has Reclaimed the Giants Backfield: After concerns about Devin Singletary taking over the lead role, Tracy bounced back with a season-high 76% snap share, posting 70 rushing yards and a touchdown plus 27 receiving yards and another score. The Vikings matchup is particularly favorable as Minnesota is the biggest "run funnel" defense in the league, facing 26.6 running back carries per game. Even if the workload splits more evenly with Singletary, both backs could be viable fantasy options.

Aaron Jones Faces Volume Uncertainty Despite Elite Matchup: Jones gets a five-star matchup against the Giants (arguably the worst run defense in the league), but his workload remains inconsistent—he's had 12 or fewer touches in seven of ten games played this season. The ongoing concern about his shoulder injury that he's re-aggravated multiple times keeps him from being a confident start despite the favorable game script, with Jordan Mason continuing to steal red zone work.

Michael Carter Could Be a Waiver Wire League Winner: With Trey Benson and DeMarcado Malone sidelined (Bam Knight going to IR), Carter posted 53 snaps last week as a workhorse against Houston's elite defense, totaling 94 yards from scrimmage on 18 touches. The concern is whether DeMarcado returns to reclaim his previous role where he was clearly ahead of Carter in Weeks 9-10. The Falcons matchup is much softer than Houston, making Carter a high-upside RB2 play if the workload holds.

Blake Corum's Efficiency Keeps Him Relevant Despite Limited Snaps: Corum only plays about one-third of offensive snaps, but he's been incredibly productive with it—averaging 93.3 rushing yards and 9.3 yards per carry with four touchdowns over his last three games. Even against Seattle's tough run defense (the worst-graded matchup on the entire top-36 list), Corum's recent double-digit carry workload and the Rams' dominant rushing attack make him a viable flex play, especially with Davante Adams out potentially increasing run game usage.

Chris Rodriguez's Status Will Make or Break Bill Croskey-Merritt's Value: After saving playoff teams in Week 15, Croskey-Merritt faces significant uncertainty with Rodriguez appearing close to returning from injury. If Rodriguez is active, the backfield becomes a three-way split with Jeremy McNichols also involved, making Croskey-Merritt virtually unstartable against Philadelphia's defense. If Rodriguez remains out, Croskey-Merritt moves into the RB30 range, but the Thursday night uncertainty means fantasy managers might be better off pivoting to safer options like Blake Corum rather than waiting for injury news.

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Bay Curious is a show about your questions – and the adventures you find when you go looking for the answers. Join host Olivia Allen-Price to explore all aspects of the San Francisco Bay Area – from the debate over "Frisco", to the dinosaurs that once roamed California, to the causes of homelessness. Whether you lived here your whole life, or just arrived, Bay Curious will deepen your understanding of this place you call home.

A Spirited Debate Over the Best Movies Filmed in SF

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The Challenge of Filming in San Francisco: Despite its iconic landmarks, recognizable topography, and versatile weather that allows directors to convey mood through fog and sun, San Francisco is surprisingly underused as a filming location compared to New York or LA. The main barriers are high costs, logistical challenges in the compact city where neighbors notice film crews, and the fact that San Francisco's distinctive character makes it difficult to use as a generic "any town USA" setting.

Always Be My Maybe (2019): Carly's "cool" pick from the Netflix rom-com starring Ali Wong and Randall Park makes San Francisco look normal and lived-in rather than a tourist showcase. It features authentic locations like the Outer Richmond and Civic Center farmer's market, though some scenes were doubled in Vancouver. The film includes a memorable scene at Good Luck Dim Sum on Clement Street, where Ali Wong revealed the restaurant staff didn't care about being featured in her movie.

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978): Peter's pick showcases director Philip Kaufman's use of lesser-known San Francisco locations like the Tenderloin, Civic Center, and Pier 70, avoiding the typical tourist spots. This horror thriller about alien pods replacing humans features Donald Sutherland's iconic screaming scene and demonstrates how a director can use the city's geography to enhance mood and tension.

Basic Instinct (1992): Carly's "sexy" pick is the Paul Verhoeven erotic thriller starring Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone, featuring numerous helicopter shots and classic San Francisco locations. While it has problematic elements—particularly its controversial portrayal of a bisexual woman during the AIDS crisis that sparked protests from LGBTQ groups in 1992—it should be viewed as a time capsule that makes the city look glamorous and dramatic.

Zodiac (2007): Peter's second choice by director David Fincher perfectly captures the mood of 1970s San Francisco during the Zodiac killer era. The production famously recreated the San Francisco Chronicle newsroom in Los Angeles because the real newsroom was too messy, complete with pitch-perfect newsroom banter. The film includes a stunning visual effects shot of the Transamerica Pyramid being built in time-lapse.

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986): Carly's top pick, directed by Leonard Nimoy, features the Enterprise crew time-traveling to 1980s San Francisco to retrieve whales. The film stands alone without requiring knowledge of other Star Trek movies and makes the city look warm, fun, and inviting. It includes iconic scenes like Spock nerve-pinching a punk on a Muni bus crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and Kirk learning about profanity from future literature.

Inside Out (2015): Peter's number one choice is the Pixar film about tween Riley moving from Minnesota to San Francisco. The animators made the city "10 to 15% more" by exaggerating narrow streets, difficult parking, and incomprehensible street signs. Unlike most films where San Francisco is just a backdrop, Inside Out offers genuine commentary on living in the city, including an infamous joke about San Francisco ruining pizza with broccoli toppings.

The Listener's Decision: Ben from Atlanta, who had already seen Always Be My Maybe, Basic Instinct, and Zodiac, ultimately chose Star Trek IV as his next watch, swayed by Carly's passionate campaign and the film's reputation as a beloved standalone movie that showcases San Francisco's joyful, crazy side.

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Part-interview, part-existential game show – this is Wild Card from NPR. Host Rachel Martin rips up the typical interview script and invites guests to play a game about life's biggest questions. Rachel takes actors, artists and thinkers on a choose-your-own-adventure conversation that lets them open up about their fears, their joys and how they've built meaning from experience – all with the help of a very special deck of cards. Want more Wild Card? Support NPR by subscribing to Wild Card+. You'll get access to bonus episodes and you'll get to listen sponsor-free. Learn more at plus.npr.org/wildcard.

Kumail Nanjiani

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Moving to America as a formative risk: Kumail describes leaving Pakistan at 18-19 to attend college in Iowa as terrifying rather than exciting. He was a self-described "mama's boy" who had never been away from his parents for extended periods. The first two weeks in America were extremely difficult, filled with crying and wanting to go home, but after two weeks something shifted and he adapted. This move ultimately set him on the path to his comedy career.

A sliding doors moment with biology class: A seemingly minor incident changed Kumail's entire life trajectory. When he made an involuntary "huh" sound in response to a teacher's complaint, she bullied him for two weeks until he dropped biology. This decision prevented him from attending medical school in Karachi with his friends, instead leading him to America and eventually to stand-up comedy. He reflects that without that one sound, his life would have been completely different.

Learning from his parents' qualities: Kumail consciously tries to emulate his father's intense work ethic, recalling how his dad would work long hours as a doctor and then study for U.S. medical exams late into the night. From his mother, he's learned to maintain softness and compassion while developing thick skin—retaining vulnerability while not letting everything affect you deeply.

Cultural differences in individuation: Kumail contrasts American culture's emphasis on individuality and personal freedom with Pakistani culture's focus on family and society. In Pakistan, there wasn't the same pressure to "find yourself" because religious identity already provided life's primary purpose. This meant less rebellion as a teenager and a different relationship with parental expectations.

Returning to stand-up after a decade: After his last comedy special in 2013, Kumail stopped doing stand-up as his acting career took off. He became increasingly intimidated by the thought of returning, comparing himself to legends like Robin Williams and Steve Martin who never went back. The 2022 writers' strike gave him an opportunity to test whether he could still do it, leading to his new special "Night Thoughts" on Hulu.

Redefining his stage persona: When Kumail started performing again, he realized he couldn't just return to his old on-stage persona because he'd changed as a person. He had to lean back, be okay with bombing, and discover who he authentically was on stage now. His goal wasn't just getting laughs—it was being truly vulnerable and authentic, which made the time away from his family worthwhile.

Transforming his relationship with fear: Kumail has consciously shifted from avoiding fear to courting it. Fear now signals something he needs to pursue rather than run from. This transformation was influenced by his fitness journey—just as he learned to chase pain in workouts rather than avoid it, he now chases fear in his career as a sign of growth opportunities.

The lesson of separating experience from results: Working on "Eternals" and dealing with negative feedback taught Kumail to separate his experience of making something from how it's received. He's proud of his performance and the work itself, regardless of external reception. The key learning is that he can only control his experience and what he learns, not the outcome.

The primacy of learning as motivation: Kumail identifies learning as his North Star and most important value in both career and life. He regrets that for the first four years of "Silicon Valley," he was too intimidated to fully learn from the talented performers around him. Now he approaches every job, even dark roles, with the intention of finding joy in the collaborative learning process.

Embracing emotional sensitivity: After years of trying to suppress his feelings—going most of his 20s and 30s without crying—Kumail has come to accept that he's "very, very sensitive" and that's okay. He now sees having big feelings as what makes him feel alive, not something to avoid. His wife Emily has been instrumental in helping him be transparent about his emotions.

Managing the Marvel experience: Though "Eternals" received negative feedback, Kumail has no regrets about his performance or approach. The film fundamentally changed how he approaches work. He learned to focus on what he could control—making the experience joyful for himself and others—rather than the uncontrollable outcomes like reviews or box office numbers.

His first play and confronting fear head-on: Despite never having done theater before, Kumail agreed to perform in "Oh, Mary" on Broadway. He felt only fear leading up to opening night and during his first two performances. It wasn't until the third show that he felt capable of solving the problem of how to do theater, demonstrating his new approach of running toward rather than away from intimidating challenges.

Finding Emily as something beyond chaos: While Kumail doesn't believe in any structure to the universe or predestined events, meeting his wife Emily makes him question that belief. He can't imagine a better partner despite their fights and challenges. They met when she "woo-hooed" at his comedy set—another guttural sound that, like his "huh" in biology class, changed his life forever.

Food as cultural bridge: Kumail wishes everyone could eat his grandmother's biryani (and now his mother's continuation of the tradition) because he believes sharing food can combat fear and demonization of different cultures. If people from cultures that face negative stereotypes could share their cuisine, it would help others see the common humanity and recognize that "we have more in common than we don't."

Oscar night pride in Emily: Asked about a moment he'd like to linger in, Kumail chose being at the Oscars when he and Emily were nominated for writing "The Big Sick." The specific moment was when female nominees were asked to stand, and he felt overwhelming pride watching Emily look so happy while he clapped for her, surrounded by legends like Willem Dafoe and Steven Spielberg.

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Helping believers think Christianly about theological and cultural issues by engaging in curious conversations with a diverse range of thoughtful people.

A Creational Theology of Animals, Disability, and Gender: Dr. Brian Brock

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Brian Brock's 1100-Page Theological Project: Dr. Brian Brock spent nearly 20 years developing his magnum opus, "Joining Creation's Praise: A Theological Ethic of Creatureliness," which provides an exhaustive exegetical and theological examination of Genesis 1-3. The book draws heavily from Barth's Church Dogmatics, Augustine's City of God, and especially Luther's commentary on Genesis, following Luther's commitment to theological commentary that engages contemporary issues while working through Scripture sequentially. Each chapter can function somewhat independently, allowing readers to engage specific topics without reading the entire work.

Rejecting Hierarchy in Creation: Brock challenges the traditional "great chain of being" understanding that positions humans at the top of a hierarchical creation. He argues that Genesis 1 presents differentiation and separateness among creatures but not hierarchy—spaces like land, sea, and air aren't better or worse than each other, just different. This reading resists the cultural impulse to prove human superiority over animals based on our "hardware" or constitutional differences, suggesting instead that human distinctiveness comes from God's vocational calling rather than inherent capacities.

The Image of God as Verb, Not Noun: One of Brock's most contentious claims is that we should understand the image of God as a verb—"imaging God"—rather than as a static possession. While humans are addressed with the call to make God's image present in the world, that image is ultimately Christ. The New Testament's injunctions to become like Christ suggest ongoing transformation rather than complete possession of the divine image. This reframes the image of God as something humans are called to enact rather than something they simply have by virtue of being human.

Animals, Morality, and the Question of Sin: Brock distinguishes between animal behavior and human sin by arguing that where there is no law, there is no sin. Unlike his colleague David Clough, who believes animals can sin and need redemption, Brock maintains that God specifically addressed humans with commands, beginning the story of God with Israel that culminates in Christ. Animals have instincts but not Torah-based law, so behaviors like infanticide among primates don't constitute moral violations in the same way human actions do.

The Ethics of Animal Treatment: Rather than focusing on proving human superiority, Brock suggests Genesis points toward human responsibility and vocation in relation to animals. The naming of animals in Genesis 2 isn't primarily about human self-discovery but about the human relationship to the world. The unfallen creation depicts humans and animals given the same food and sharing the table together, suggesting a non-conflictual relationship that only changes after the Fall in Genesis 9.

Disability as Central, Not Peripheral: Brock argues that topics like disability shouldn't be treated as peripheral theological concerns but as central to understanding what it means to be human. He challenges "best case scenario anthropology" that assumes humans are the pinnacle of creation. By starting with the question of recognition in Genesis 2:23—when the man recognizes the woman as both like and unlike him—Brock opens up examination of how social hierarchies determine who counts as "like us" and who doesn't.

Recognition, Naming, and Domination: The book traces how the Fall involves a progressive narrowing of recognition and increasing domination. When Adam names Eve according to her reproductive function in Genesis 3:20, Brock sees this as inappropriately reducing her rounded personhood to a single biological function. This pattern continues through the Fall narratives, where creatures increasingly use other creatures for their own ends rather than recognizing them on their own terms, creating a "snowballing" from dominion to domination.

Human Before Gendered: Brock engages the ancient reading that the first human in Genesis was androgynous, becoming gendered only after being "split" (understanding "side" rather than "rib" in Genesis 2). The linguistic shift from "Adam" to "Ish" and "Isha" after the woman's creation suggests humans are more fundamentally human than gendered. This doesn't erase gender difference but prevents reifying gender roles as ontological realities and accounts for cultural variation in how gender is expressed.

Desire and Identity Formation: Genesis raises critical questions about the role of desire in designating appropriate action and constructing identity. Brock challenges modern frameworks that make personal desire central to identity, asking what it means to be a creature whose embodiment plays a crucial role in faithfulness. This has implications for discussions of transgenderism, as Christians should develop coherent positions on medicalized body modification across contexts like anorexia, steroid use, cosmetic surgery, and gender transition.

Marriage and Procreation: While acknowledging Christians of good faith on different sides of the marriage debate, Brock suggests the covenant of marriage introduced in Genesis inherently includes bringing new generations to life. He advocates for thinking about Christian marriage without abstracting reproduction from it, though he leaves room for other forms of coupling that might recognize certain traditional goods of marriage differently.

Coming Out as Analogous to Conversion: In a contentious move, Brock compares coming out to Christian conversion—not morally equating them, but noting structural similarities. Both involve continual choosing and re-choosing, both require acting in front of people who find it uncomfortable, and both involve revealing or taking on identity in ways that challenge social norms. This analogy helps illuminate what conversion actually means beyond simply believing correct doctrines.

The Hollowness of Christian Marriage: Brock suggests Christian marriage has suffered from a hollowness for generations, which has been addressed through polemical scapegoating of sexual "deviance" rather than substantive theological work. This explains why certain sexual desires have been culturally demonized for centuries—as a way to discharge frustration with marriages not lived in gospel freedom.

Creatureliness as Contentment with Givenness: The subtitle "A Theology of Creatureliness" emphasizes learning to be content with our givenness rather than either adopting God's perspective or simply acknowledging God made stuff. After the Fall, creatureliness becomes an achievement—learning again what it means to be creatures. The fundamental problem is refusing to recognize that we're always acting in praise of some lord, and we need to discern which power we're trusting to make our life work out.

Apophatic Approach to Resurrection Questions: When asked about whether animals or disabled people will be "the same" in the resurrection, Brock takes an increasingly apophatic (unknowing) stance. Jesus himself wasn't recognized in his resurrected body, suggesting significant transformation rather than minor improvement. The real purpose of afterlife discussion is asking what foretaste of the end exists now and who we need to become to prepare for standing before the judge, rather than detailed speculation about resurrection logistics.

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Explore the future of innovation with 'Lexicon by Interesting Engineering' – a captivating podcast that dives into the heart of groundbreaking advancements. Join us for engaging conversations with leading experts in engineering and technology. Each episode of Lexicon unravels the stories of inspiration, the mechanics of breakthroughs, and peeks into what the future holds. Discover the fascinating journey of how today's ideas are shaping tomorrow's world. https://interestingengineering.com/newsletters

DynamX: meet the heart stent that moves like a living artery

Lexicon by Interesting Engineering

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The Problem with Traditional Drug-Eluting Stents: While drug-eluting stents have been a major advance in interventional cardiology over the past two decades, they have a significant limitation—approximately 20-25% of patients require additional procedures within five years. This includes a 2-3% annual failure rate due to re-stenosis (blockage) or blood clot formation, resulting in a 20-30% dropout rate over 10 years.

Why Rigid Stents Fail Over Time: Traditional stents are rigid slotted tubes that "cage" the artery, preventing it from functioning normally. They cannot move with the natural expansion and contraction of arteries during the cardiac cycle, which limits blood flow and creates physical stress on vessel walls. This stress triggers excessive tissue growth and scar formation, leading to reduced lumen size and eventual stent failure.

The Failed Promise of Bioabsorbable Stents: The interventional cardiology community attempted to solve the rigidity problem with bioabsorbable stents that would dissolve after 1-3 years, allowing arteries to return to normal function. However, the technology was inadequate—materials were bulky and outcomes were worse than traditional stents. Even in successful cases where stents dissolved, patients still experienced the same 2-3% annual failure rate.

How the DynamX Bioadapter Works: The DynamX bioadapter uses three helical coils that are interlocked but not permanently fixed. Two biodegradable polymer layers hold the coils together for the first six months—one maintains the structure and another carries the drug. After six months, once the vessel has healed and tissue has embedded the device, the polymers dissolve and the coils "unlock," allowing the device to move and expand with the artery.

Restoring Natural Vessel Movement and Adaptive Remodeling: Unlike rigid stents, the bioadapter can expand and contract with natural blood vessel motion, particularly during diastole (when the heart relaxes and coronary arteries receive blood flow). This flexibility enables "positive adaptive remodeling"—the vessel can expand to accommodate tissue growth, maintaining a larger lumen diameter despite the same amount of tissue ingrowth that would narrow a rigid stent.

Remarkable 48% Reduction in Coronary Events: Clinical trials show the DynamX bioadapter reduces coronary event rates by 48% compared to traditional stents—the most significant improvement in stent outcomes in two decades. For the left anterior descending artery (the heart's most important vessel), the reduction is even more dramatic at over 70%, likely because this artery experiences the most rotational and torsional forces.

Proving the Concept Through Advanced Imaging: Researchers have used intravascular ultrasound and optical coherence tomography to document that the bioadapter actually demonstrates pulsatility (ability to pulsate with the cardiac cycle), vessel expansion after six months, and adaptive remodeling—none of which are seen with traditional rigid stents. This imaging evidence confirms the theoretical benefits translate to real physiological changes.

Why This Matters for Younger Patients and Asian Populations: The long-term benefits are particularly significant for younger patients who develop coronary artery disease, especially in Asia where patients are typically a decade younger than Europeans or Americans at first presentation. With two-thirds of the world's population in Asia and an exponential rise in diabetes and obesity driving earlier heart disease, reducing the 2-3% annual failure rate over 10-15 years could prevent tens of thousands of repeat procedures.

Rising Cardiovascular Disease in Younger Asian Populations: Southeast Asian populations have genetic predisposition to diabetes, hypertension, and coronary disease, but the last 30 years have seen exponential increases driven by lifestyle changes—obesity, sedentary behavior, poor eating habits, and increased alcohol and cigarette consumption. Women are increasingly affected as well, and improved healthcare systems are identifying more cases earlier.

The Courage of Superiority Trials: Unlike the past two decades where stent trials were designed only to show "non-inferiority" (that new stents weren't worse than existing ones), the DynamX bioadapter trials were designed to demonstrate superiority. The two major trials—the Bioadaptor trial in Japan (420 patients) and the Sweetheart Infinity trial in Sweden (2,400 patients)—both showed similar positive results, with Sweden's registry system ensuring 100% patient follow-up.

Clinical Strategy for Implementation: Given health economic constraints, interventional cardiologists are prioritizing use of the bioadapter in young patients requiring stents in the left anterior descending artery, where the device shows the greatest benefit (70% event reduction) and where approximately 40% of stent procedures are performed. This targets the population most likely to benefit from long-term outcomes.

What's Next for the Technology: The key priorities are continuing to monitor trial results over the next 3-5 years to demonstrate sustained long-term benefits, conducting additional trials in different patient populations, and educating the interventional cardiology community about these unprecedented results. The concept has opened new avenues for understanding vessel mechanics that were previously ignored in stent design.
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This Podcast will discuss basketball coaching with Coach Steve Collins. Coach Collins will do this with interviews and on topic discussions. (Discussion will revolve around basketball topics such as: Offense, Defense, Motivation, Team Building, Youth Basketball, High School Basketball, college basketball and much more...) We will publish weekly shows at 6:00 am..... Please check out our site if you like our podcast. www.teachhoops.com.

Ep 2783 Does Your Practice Plan Kill Your Team's Momentum?

Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching Podcast)

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Based on the episode length (approximately 14 minutes), here is a comprehensive summary with 5-7 bullet points:

Building Season Management Through Momentum Maintenance: The third bucket of season management focuses on maintaining momentum throughout the long season. Coach Collins emphasizes the importance of strategic rest periods, particularly over winter break, balancing mental, physical, and cultural considerations to keep the team fresh from November through March.

Pre-Planning Strategic Decisions Before the Season Grind: Critical coaching decisions about timeouts, end-of-game situations, and season management should be thought through and documented before the daily grind of practice begins. This preparation allows coaches to focus on execution during the season rather than making reactive decisions when already overwhelmed with practice planning and game film review.

Structuring Practice Like a Game: After the first week, practices are deliberately structured to mirror game conditions, including a warmup period, a "first half" of 35-45 minutes of intense work, an actual halftime break (which might include shooting, film review, or locker room discussions), and a "second half" with situational work. This approach helps players mentally and physically prepare for the two 18-minute halves they'll play in games.

Pre-Practice Routines and Mental Preparation: Once the first week passes, players follow assigned individual workouts when they arrive at the gym rather than casual shooting. Practice then begins with a gathering similar to pregame, including stretching and importantly, meditation and breathing exercises to help players disconnect from school stress and social media distractions.

The Reality of Limited Practice Time: High school coaches face significant constraints, with some having only seven or eight practices before their first game. This requires careful prioritization and efficient practice planning, focusing on building the foundation early (out-of-bounds plays, press breaks, offense, defense) before refining details as the season progresses.

Game Planning Framework Components: The three essential buckets for effective game planning are practice setup, end-of-game situations, and scouting/analysis. These elements must work together seamlessly to prepare teams for competition while accounting for the reality that different programs have vastly different preparation timeframes.

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      Publishing weekly since 2012, this show helps marketers navigate the ever changing marketing jungle with expert interviews from leading marketing pros. Join Social Media Examiner’s founder Michael Stelzner as he helps you discover new strategies and actionable tips to improve your marketing. Show notes at Socialmediaexaminer.com/podcast/
    

Facebook Ad Algorithm Changes for 2026: What Marketers Need to Know

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Meta's Andromeda Algorithm Represents a Complete Overhaul: Meta rolled out an entirely new AI-powered ad algorithm called Andromeda throughout 2024-2025, completing the global installation in October 2025. Unlike previous updates, this is a complete replacement that shifts control from manual targeting to AI-driven matching. The algorithm now pairs ad creative with audiences based on buyer journey stage and intent, similar to how Netflix personalizes content recommendations for individual users rather than broad demographic groups.

Creative Diversity is Now the Primary Success Factor: Under Andromeda, 90% of ad performance issues stem from creative rather than targeting. Meta actively rewards accounts with diverse creative libraries and punishes those using slight variations of the same image or video with higher CPMs. Advertisers need multiple creative types including static images, carousels, UGC videos, polished videos, GIFs, memes, and text-only ads—not just different hooks on the same basic creative.

Manual Targeting Still Matters for Specific Business Types: While Advantage Plus targeting works exceptionally well for e-commerce and digital courses with broad appeal, certain business models still benefit from manual targeting. Brick-and-mortar businesses tied to specific geographies, highly niche products with specific audience requirements, and regulated services should continue using manual targeting parameters to avoid wasting budget on irrelevant locations.

The Algorithm Requires Investment to Learn Your Account: Advertisers should allocate 10-20% of their budget to test Advantage Plus features and allow the algorithm time to learn. Depending on account size, this learning period may require spending anywhere from $500 to $15,000 before the algorithm begins outperforming manual targeting. Patience is essential as the system gathers signals and optimizes delivery.

Dynamic Creative Protocol Delivers Dramatic Cost Reductions: A specific formula combining multiple creative types in one ad using Dynamic Creative (for leads) or Flexible Creative (for sales) is producing exceptional results. One case study showed costs dropping from $86 to $13.87 per conversion within 24 hours by adding just eight diverse creative pieces including a carousel and using Meta's generative AI options.

Meta's Generative AI Tools Should Be Fully Embraced: The platform now offers AI-powered options for cropping, headline placement, animations, and copy variations. Advertisers should enable all these features and relinquish control, allowing the algorithm to test combinations automatically. Meta provided 1 million advertisers with tools to create 50 million ad variations, reflecting how essential creative diversity has become.

The Gem Update Signals Complete AI Automation Ahead: Meta's upcoming Generative Ads Recommendation Model (Gem) represents the next evolution where advertisers will theoretically only need to upload an image and set a budget—the AI will handle all creative iteration, copywriting, and optimization. Beta testing showed 5% conversion increases in Q2 that doubled to 10% by Q3, demonstrating rapid advancement in AI capabilities.

Marketer Value is Shifting to Post-Click Strategy: As Meta's AI handles more of the ad creation and targeting process, the real value for marketers and agencies lies in understanding customer journeys, creating diverse creative angles for different buyer stages, and optimizing what happens after the click. Skills in AI tools, offer development, and conversion optimization will become increasingly important.

Creative Refresh Rates Must Accelerate: The new algorithm demands fresher creative more frequently than before. Smaller accounts spending a few thousand monthly should refresh creative at least monthly, while larger budget accounts need weekly refreshes. Meta is introducing new metrics around creative fatigue, creative similarity, and top creative themes to help advertisers monitor performance.

Instagram Dominates Meta Ad Placement Automatically: Between 60-80% of Meta ads automatically serve on Instagram regardless of selection. Advertisers should avoid trying to game the system by limiting placements to specific feeds or platforms. The algorithm performs better and delivers lower costs when given full placement flexibility across Facebook, Instagram, Reels, Stories, and other options.

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Welcome to The Biotech Startups Podcast by Excedr. Join us as we speak with first-time founders, experienced scientists, long-time company operators, serial entrepreneurs, and biotech investors about the challenges and triumphs of running a biotech startup. Gain actionable insight into navigating the ever-changing life sciences industry in each episode as we explore the business of science, from pre-seed to IPO. With your host, Jon Chee.

🧬 From Raw Data to Better Drugs: Deep Sequencing Antibodies | Jake Glanville Re-Release (2/4)

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Joining Pfizer's Rinat Site and Building Bioinformatics Infrastructure: Jacob landed a job at Pfizer's Rinat site working on antibody discovery through phage display and hybridoma technology. Without a traditional boss structure, he had the freedom to roam across teams, trading his computational biology skills for scientific mentorship. He built bioinformatics tools to analyze antibody sequences, discovering that Pfizer had sophisticated chemoinformatics but lacked biologics tools, creating an opportunity for him to fill critical gaps.

Converting a Corporate Laptop into Antibody.Pfizer.com: To avoid being constantly interrupted with analysis requests, Jacob reinstalled Linux on his Pfizer laptop and converted it into a web server. He convinced IT to give it the DNS alias "antibody.pfizer.com," creating an internal platform where scientists could upload data and run antibody analysis tools themselves. This centralized data collection and enabled meta-analysis across experiments, dramatically improving efficiency.

Deep Sequencing Antibody Repertoires to Revolutionize Library Design: Jacob gained early access to high-throughput sequencing technology (454 pyrosequencers) and became one of the first to deeply sequence antibody libraries and mouse immunizations. By comparing libraries before and after selection pressure, he identified systematic ways to improve antibody discovery. Pfizer gave him significant synthesis budgets to iteratively build better libraries, and he published multiple influential papers on these methods.

Rapid Advancement and Collaborative Culture at Rinat: The organic, non-hierarchical culture at the Rinat site enabled innovation and cross-functional collaboration. Jacob was promoted four times in four years, reaching Principal Scientist with only a bachelor's degree—likely one of the fastest promotions in Pfizer's history. He credits leaders like Arvind Rajpal for creating a pressure-cooker environment that brought out his best work while maintaining mentorship and intellectual freedom.

Leaving Big Pharma to Pursue a Universal Vaccine Vision: Despite his success at Pfizer, Jacob felt he had developed groundbreaking ideas about universal vaccines and radically better antibody libraries that needed to be pursued. He left to pursue a PhD at Stanford and simultaneously launch a company, believing he needed both the academic credentials for credibility and a business vehicle to test his hypotheses without having to beg for funding through traditional academic channels.

Separating Church and State Between Stanford and Distributed Bio: Jacob launched Distributed Bio before starting his PhD program and maintained strict separation between his company work (antibody discovery and optimization) and his academic research at Stanford (T-cell receptors, cytokines, and clinical sample analysis). Stanford's tech transfer process was straightforward—he simply declared his outside activities upfront and kept clear boundaries, allowing him to pursue both paths simultaneously.

The Value of Industry Experience Before PhD Programs: Jacob strongly advocates for gaining industry experience before pursuing a PhD, especially in computational biology and bioinformatics where you can be immediately useful. Industry exposure provides practical training, helps you understand what truly fascinates you, and offers perspective on priorities that differ significantly from academia. He notes that most of his Stanford PhD cohort had industry experience, which helped them thrive.

Finding Work That Fascinates You, Not Just What You Love: Jacob emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between what fascinates you professionally and what you love personally. While he loves snorkeling and surfing, he doesn't want to make them a job—those are his escapes. Work should be something that excites and fascinates you enough that you naturally excel and wake up thinking about it, but personal passions should remain separate to maintain their joy.

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Foreign Affairs invites you to join its editor, Daniel Kurtz-Phelan, as he talks to influential thinkers and policymakers about the forces shaping the world. Whether the topic is the war in Ukraine, the United States’ competition with China, or the future of globalization, Foreign Affairs’ biweekly podcast offers the kind of authoritative commentary and analysis that you can find in the magazine and on the website.

How Liberal Democracy Can Survive an Age of Spiraling Crises

The Foreign Affairs Interview

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AI's Limited Economic Impact and Industry Hype: Acemoglu challenges the prevailing narrative that AI will revolutionize the economy, estimating it will contribute only 1% to US GDP growth over the next decade. He argues that automation-based AI technologies typically produce modest 20-30% cost improvements rather than revolutionary changes, and face significant integration challenges. Much of the current investment in AI is driven by a "winner-takes-all" racing dynamic rather than actual profit opportunities, with companies like OpenAI justifying massive spending on the belief they'll dominate the next 20 years.

Technology as a Social Choice, Not a Force of Nature: Rejecting the common metaphor of technology as an unstoppable storm, Acemoglu emphasizes that technological adoption is mediated by human institutions and choices. Historical examples like the British Industrial Revolution show that technological change can create prolonged periods of falling wages and deteriorating conditions—Manchester's life expectancy was just 29 years during industrialization. Rather than forcing humans to adapt entirely to AI's direction, society should steer AI development toward genuinely useful applications that complement existing human capabilities.

The Dangerous Race Mentality with China: The fixation on an existential AI race with China, based on speculative assumptions about achieving AGI and ASI, is narrowing the space for international cooperation on critical global challenges like climate change, pandemics, and nuclear non-proliferation. Acemoglu warns that framing US-China relations as a zero-sum competition, with China-bashing as the only bipartisan topic in American politics, prevents necessary collaboration between the world's two major powers on issues that require global coordination.

China's Mixed Advantages in AI Development: China benefits from robust infrastructure investment, millions of well-trained engineers, and access to vast amounts of data. The success of DeepSeek demonstrates China's engineering prowess—achieving parity with OpenAI's models at far lower cost through efficient methods rather than new innovations. However, China's top-down approach to research and industrial policy creates significant costs, including distorted academic incentives, reduced competition of ideas, and inefficiencies from heavy state involvement in partnerships.

America's Self-Inflicted Wounds: The US is systematically destroying four key advantages that have driven its economic success: its world-class higher education system (through funding cuts and politicization), its ability to attract foreign engineering talent (through immigration restrictions), its innovative capacity (by undermining the institutional stability that encourages long-term investment), and its financial advantages (by eroding the institutional trust that makes US assets attractive to global investors). These changes will be difficult to reverse even with future administrations.

The Institutional Basis of Economic Success: Acemoglu defends his thesis from "Why Nations Fail" that inclusive institutions—those that distribute power and prevent its consolidation—are essential for sustained economic growth driven by innovation. Geographic and cultural explanations for development fail because formerly wealthy regions are now poor despite unchanged geography, and cultural values appear to change alongside institutional arrangements. The divergence between successful and failing nations relates fundamentally to how institutions foster technological dynamism and innovation.

The Nation State's Complex Legacy: While the nation state enabled important achievements in providing services and legal protections, it also facilitated nationalist fervor that contributed to world wars. The path forward requires building from local communities up to nation states and then to global governance structures, addressing challenges like AI, pandemics, and climate change that are inherently global in nature while respecting local identities and interests.

The Crisis of Liberal Democracy's Broken Promises: Trust in democratic institutions has collapsed because liberal democracy failed to deliver on three core promises over the past four decades: shared prosperity (as inequality skyrocketed), high-quality public services (as education, infrastructure, and health systems crumbled), and meaningful voice for citizens (as technocracy increasingly suppressed popular views). This failure explains declining trust across institutions including journalism, academia, Congress, and courts.

Working Class Liberalism as the Path Forward: Acemoglu proposes "working class liberalism" that remains faithful to individual liberty while prioritizing jobs, shared prosperity, and community-based politics over top-down social engineering. This approach would avoid imposing cultural values from above, work with local communities where trust and social networks form, and create more economically egalitarian outcomes. It requires reconnecting center-left parties with working-class voters rather than remaining confined to educated urban elites.

Lessons from Post-WWII Social Democracy: The "golden decades" after World War II weren't confined to Scandinavia—FDR's New Deal liberalism achieved similar results in the very different context of 1930s America by forming coalitions across diverse groups including unions, Southern conservatives, and intellectuals. Sweden itself was highly unequal and undemocratic before the 1930s, only becoming the cooperative society we recognize today through deliberate policy changes. This history demonstrates that working class liberalism is possible across different national contexts.

Navigating an Era of Overlapping Crises: The current moment is uniquely turbulent even aside from political disruptions, with converging challenges including extreme inequality, AI disruption, unprecedented global aging and population decline, climate change requiring massive adaptations, macroeconomic risks, China-US rivalry, and the erosion of US institutions and European cooperation. Successfully navigating these crises requires strengthening institutions from local to global levels and steering technology to address rather than exacerbate these challenges.

Balancing Individual Freedom and the Common Good: Liberalism need not embrace radical individualism to protect individual rights. The path to respecting the common good starts with communities as trusted groups that shape norms and identities, then builds outward to broader society, nation states, and eventually the global community. This approach makes it easier to reach compromises and share information than expecting people to jump directly from family concerns to universal obligations for 8 billion people, while maintaining liberalism's inspiring commitment to individual freedoms and shared prosperity.

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Now in its 7th season, just like its host, artistic intellectual, Amanda Seales, Small Doses podcast is known for its hilarious, honest, and philosophical take on all “Side Effects” of life it tackles.  Each episode be edutained by high level topics grounded in down to earth conversations with icons, experts and sometimes, Ms. Seales flying solo.  Small Doses podcast raises awareness, piques curiosity, and challenges toxic norms expanding minds with one of a kind convos one episode a time!

60 Second Headlines ft. Ra'Shya Ghee [EP 93]

Small Doses with Amanda Seales

Smart Funny & Black Productions

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Zionism as the Nucleus of Modern Political Power: The conversation establishes that Zionism has become a central organizing principle in U.S. politics, with legal and political institutions increasingly controlled by Zionists. This manifests in unequal application of First Amendment rights, where pro-Palestine voices are suppressed while Zionist perspectives receive protection, and in how anti-Semitism accusations are weaponized as a brute force tool to silence dissent.

American Apartheid as Historical Continuity, Not Aberration: Professor Ra'Shya Ghee explains that the current political climate isn't a deviation from American values but a continuation of the nation's foundational architecture. The racialized apartheid system has always existed but was previously confined to Black people and marginalized groups; now it's expanding to the mainstream population. Historical "witch words" like "abolitionist," "communist," and "socialist" have been replaced by "terrorist."

Project 2026 Expands the Heritage Foundation's Fascistic Agenda: Following Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation released Project 2026, which includes eliminating ranked choice voting, rolling back environmental regulations, reclaiming higher education from "the radical left," restoring the nuclear family as central to American life, and reducing both demand and supply for abortion. These policies aim to consolidate corporate power and social control.

The Nuclear Family as a Capitalist Control Mechanism: The nuclear family structure is identified as an institution designed to police women and queer folks while serving capitalism by keeping people exhausted and unable to engage in critical thinking. Traditional village-based family models that allowed for community support and rest are deliberately dismantled to maintain worker compliance and dependence.

Universities Under Siege Through Financial Coercion: The Trump administration sent letters to universities demanding they eliminate DEI commitments, reduce international students, and suppress ideas hostile to conservative ideology in exchange for federal funding, research dollars, and student loan access. This represents a systematic effort to control the marketplace of ideas by eliminating competing ideologies that challenge white supremacy, capitalism, and militarism.

FBI's Fabricated Antifa Threat Exposed: During congressional testimony, Representative Bennie Thompson pressed the FBI director to provide evidence about Antifa as a terrorist organization—where they're located, how many members they have—and received only evasive non-answers. Shortly after this embarrassing exchange, federal prosecutors indicted four people in California on charges related to the fictional "Turtle Island Liberation Front," relying heavily on a paid FBI informant.

Minnesota's Resistance to ICE Raids: Communities in Minnesota, particularly protecting Somali neighbors, organized successful resistance against ICE raids. Community members linked arms, confronted federal agents, and used multiple communication strategies—from direct confrontation to diplomatic negotiation—to prevent deportations, demonstrating effective local organizing against federal overreach.

The Three Evils at America's Foundation: White supremacy, capitalism, and militarism are identified as the three fundamental building blocks of American society that provoke the most violent state response when challenged. Israel functions as a proxy for all three pursuits on the global stage, which is why pro-Palestine activism receives such intense suppression—it attacks the heart of American power structures.

Constitutional Provisions as Corporate Protections: The Three-Fifths Compromise and slave trade clause weren't just racialized provisions but corporate ones, establishing that Congress couldn't regulate big business's ability to import enslaved people. This constitutionalized the privileging of corporate power over human rights, creating a direct link between historical slavery and modern corporate personhood established in Citizens United.

Propaganda's Dependence on Educational Control: The power structure's reliance on propaganda explains why schools are as contested as elections or court cases. When people study actual history critically, particularly regarding race, colonialism, and capitalism, they develop analytical tools that make propaganda ineffective. Turning Point USA is opening chapters on every Texas high school campus while honest historical discussion is outlawed.

Black Politicians Operating Within Corrupt Systems: The discussion addresses whether Black politicians like Jasmine Crockett and Kamala Harris deserve grace for operating within a corrupt system. The conclusion is that while unhealed people shouldn't be discarded, they also shouldn't be platformed or defended when they actively support systems that harm marginalized communities, particularly regarding Palestine and Zionism.

The Limits of Electoral Politics as Change Strategy: Career politicians cannot reform a system designed to resist change because the system changes them through its incentives rather than being changed by individuals. Meaningful transformation requires collective governance with term limits, but this is impossible under capitalism, which requires people to be too exhausted from work to participate meaningfully in democracy.

Media Complicity in Manufacturing Consent: Mainstream media partners with systems of oppression, creating propaganda campaigns for harmful policies and then apologizing years later—as with Iraq War coverage. CNN's partnership with betting app Kalshi to allow wagering on world events exemplifies capitalism's drive to commodify everything, including human suffering and political outcomes.

Extra-Legal Terrain and Theatrical Distractions: Much of current governance operates in an extra-legal space where rules don't apply to those in power, as evidenced by a Zionist man receiving "time served" for stealing 20 homes while others face harsh prosecution. Political theater with obviously fabricated evidence (like Crayola marker protest signs) distracts from actual maneuvering by those consolidating power.

Healing and Humanity as Revolutionary Acts: Recognizing humanity in others, spending time with ancestors, and engaging in collective healing are presented as essential acts of resistance. Black people must understand themselves and each other as "home" rather than seeking validation through proximity to white power, and must create new systems rather than attempting to reform irredeemable ones.

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The entrepreneurship podcast you can actually apply! The award-winning small business show covers creative ways to make money online and offline, including blogging, online business, freelancing, marketing, sales funnels, investing, and much more. Join 100,000+ listeners and get the business ideas and passive income strategies straight to your earbuds. No BS, just actionable tips on how to start and grow your side hustle. Hosted by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation.

713: I Made $50k Flipping Lawnmowers and Graduated Debt-Free

The Side Hustle Show

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Lawnmower Flipping Success Story: Dave Wilson made over $50,000 flipping lawnmowers while in college, helping him graduate debt-free. His best single-day profit was $900 on a zero-turn mower that he bought for $2,700, power washed, and resold the same day for $3,600. Most of his deals involved buying mowers in the $500-800 range with a target minimum profit of $300 per flip, which he calculated based on earning roughly $100/hour for his time.

Best Sourcing Strategy for Deals: The secret to finding the best deals is approaching lawnmower dealerships directly and asking for their trade-in inventory. Dealers prefer selling new equipment over competing brands they've taken in on trade, so they're willing to sell these mowers quickly for cash. Dave recommends visiting dealerships in person rather than calling to build trust, and being transparent about paying cash with no callbacks if something breaks.

Focus on Zero-Turn Mowers: Zero-turn mowers proved most profitable because they sell faster than traditional riding tractors. Popular brands include John Deere (the "green paint sells"), Husqvarna, Kubota, Bad Boy, and Ferris. Key factors to evaluate include motor size, deck size (stamped vs. welded commercial-grade), and hours of use—under 500 hours is ideal, as hours are equivalent to miles on a car.

Simple Mechanical Repairs and Free Inventory: Lawnmowers are mechanically simple, requiring only fuel, spark, and air to run. Repairs are inexpensive compared to cars—a fuel pump costs $20 and takes five minutes to replace. Dave also found free non-working lawnmowers on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace, sometimes fixing them for under $200 total to flip profitably. The power washer was his most important tool, as cleaning the mowers dramatically improved sellability.

Marketing and Customer Service Excellence: Dave built a strong marketplace reputation by providing exceptional customer service and optimizing listings with detailed SEO-friendly titles including specifications like horsepower and deck size. He immediately moved conversations from Facebook Messenger to phone calls to build trust quickly and close deals faster, which also helped him secure inventory before competitors.

Expanding to iPhone Flipping: During college, Dave applied the same buy-low-sell-high principles to iPhones. He partnered with a cell phone store where he worked, offering them $50 above their trade-in value to acquire phones, then resold them on Swappa for approximately $6,000 in additional income that year. This required minimal effort beyond shipping from his dorm room.

LinkedIn Video Marketing Agency Business Idea: Dave proposes starting a LinkedIn video marketing agency for CEOs and high-earning professionals, charging around $1,000/month ($250 per video) for four videos monthly. The strategy involves partnering with existing ghostwriters who already have clients, offering white-label video services as an add-on to their text content packages, capitalizing on LinkedIn's current push for video content.

Mass Content Production Strategy: Dave posts 120 videos monthly (30 original videos cross-posted to LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook), generating over 100 million views in the past year across platforms. This volume-based approach allows him to experiment with different content formulas rapidly, needing only one successful video per week to consider it worthwhile while others can flop.

Content Creation and Recycling System: Dave's viral formula involves holding a book and reading financial statistics, which he can produce in 30 minutes from writing to editing. He regularly recycles his best-performing topics (like median salary by age or monthly investing to become a millionaire) by refilming them rather than reposting, as platforms detect and deprioritize re-uploads but reward new content on the same topics.

TikTok Creator Search Insights Tool: TikTok's Creator Search Insights feature shows trending searches and topics, generates hooks using AI, and outlines scripts. Creating content based on these insights helps videos rank in TikTok search results, which now pays creators (as of December 2024), whereas previously only For You Page views were monetized. This tool helps identify high-opportunity content like "top high yield savings accounts" for affiliate marketing.

Engagement-Driven Comment Strategy: Rather than including direct calls-to-action in videos, Dave prompts conversation by presenting data without opinions, encouraging viewers to share their perspectives. He replies to comments immediately "like texting a best friend" and asks follow-up questions to drive continued engagement, resulting in some videos having more comments than likes—strong signals for the algorithm.

Recent Transition to Full-Time Creator: Dave left his corporate job just two months ago to become a full-time content creator. He's working to fully replace his W2 income including benefits by building automated systems like email funnels connected to ManyChat, while experimenting with new content formats beyond his book-reading style, including kitchen-style teaching videos and man-on-the-street interviews.
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An original podcast featuring interviews with people who are doing amazing things in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, but are flying under the radar. Former CBC journalist is Eric Anderson is the creator, host and producer of the podcast.

Bonus Episode - The Elmwood Community Hub Project

YXE Underground

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The Elmwood Community Hub Vision: Elmwood Residences is developing an ambitious new project called the Elmwood Community Hub, set to open in 2030 on the grounds of the current Elmwood Manor on Arlington Avenue in Saskatoon. This purpose-built facility represents the next evolution of disability services, moving beyond traditional residential care models to create an inclusive community space that will serve people with intellectual disabilities and the broader Saskatoon community.

Comprehensive Amenities and Programming: The Hub will feature numerous accessible spaces including a performance theater, an art studio with adaptive equipment, a non-denominational spiritual and cultural room, and a life skills kitchen designed with full accessibility (such as side-opening ovens for wheelchair users). An Employment Skills Café will provide vocational training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities, giving them restaurant experience to build their resumes.

Tripling Day Program Capacity: The Hub will dramatically expand Elmwood's day programming services from the current 30 individuals to 90-100 people, helping reduce wait lists in the community. Programs will focus on personal growth and skill development, including literacy clubs, art for mental health, cooking classes, and opportunities to perform on stage.

Accessible Housing Component: Plans include a 140-unit accessible apartment building with a mix of affordable and market-rate units. Unlike traditional staffed group homes, this will be an independent living apartment building with above-average accessibility standards and the ability to adapt units (such as adding ceiling-mounted lifts). Affordable units will be targeted for people with intellectual disabilities already living in the community.

Rooted in Founders' Vision: The project honors the legacy of Elmwood's founders, including Al Anderson and Howard Stendrude, who started with a resource home on Preston in the early days and always wanted the best for people with disabilities. Al Anderson told the current leadership that "Elmwood Residences was never meant to be one place. It's plural for a reason," giving them permission to dream big and evolve.

Community Integration and Accessibility: The Hub is designed to bring people with and without disabilities together through shared programming like sushi-making classes and paint nights. Currently, many people with disabilities face significant barriers accessing community venues and activities. The Hub will provide accessible spaces where everyone can participate equally, helping normalize inclusion and demonstrate that people with disabilities have the same dreams and capacities as everyone else.

Timeline and Current Progress: Eight residents currently remain in the Elmwood Manor building and are expected to move into new community homes by fall 2026. Demolition of the current manor is planned for spring 2027, followed by a three-year construction period leading to a grand opening in 2030. Since announcing the Manor Transition Initiative in 2021 when there were 32 residents, the organization has successfully transitioned 24 people to community homes.

Open to All Organizations and Community Members: The Hub is not exclusively for Elmwood residents but will serve all disability organizations in Saskatoon and members of the general public. Most spaces will be available for rent by other day programs and community groups, making it a truly inclusive community resource rather than a siloed facility.

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Clinton Asked to Bring Epstein & Maxwell to Royal Wedding, Why Don't Cops Have Leads In Brown Univ Shooting?

The Megyn Kelly Show

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Brown University Shooting Investigation Stalled: Five days after the shooting at Brown University, police admitted the assailant "could be anywhere" and have made no meaningful progress. The investigation has been hampered by poor camera coverage (around 1,200 cameras on campus but few on the back of the building where the shooter exited), wasted time questioning and then releasing a "person of interest" who had a gun with a unique laser, and confusing evidence involving a "pudgy man with a unique way of walking" and another person with a backpack who were both seen running in the same direction.

Bill Clinton Brought Epstein and Maxwell to Royal Wedding: The New York Post exclusively obtained proof that former President Bill Clinton asked Morocco's King Mohammed VI if he could bring Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell as uninvited guests to the monarch's wedding. Clinton traveled on Epstein's "Lolita Express" private jet, and the group reportedly sat with the king at the fancy wedding dinner. Chelsea Clinton, who was studying at Oxford, flew separately and insisted on a photo being taken at the event, which the Post has obtained.

Trump's Economic Address and New Initiatives: President Trump delivered a mini State of the Union-style address highlighting economic accomplishments from his first 11 months back in office, including wage increases and employment gains for American-born citizens. He announced Ray Dalio pledging $250 million for 300,000 Connecticut kids as part of Trump savings accounts launching July 4th, promised aggressive housing reform plans for 2026, and announced a "warrior dividend" of $1,776 going to service members as a Christmas present.

Nick Reiner's First Court Appearance: Rob and Michelle Reiner's son Nick made his first court appearance in shackles and an anti-suicide smock, charged with murdering his parents. New details emerged about the timeline: Nick was involved in a heated argument with his father at Conan O'Brien's party (to which he wasn't invited), was asking guests bizarre questions ("What is your first name? What is your last name? Are you famous?"), got into a confrontation with comedian Bill Hader, and left with his parents around 12:15am. His sister Romy discovered her father's body after a masseuse couldn't get a response at the door.

High-Powered Defense Attorney for Reiner Case: Nick Reiner secured Alan Jackson, the celebrity attorney who recently got Karen Reed acquitted in Massachusetts, to represent him. Jackson is known for loving publicity and high-profile cases (he prosecuted Phil Spector and defended Kevin Spacey). Questions remain about who is paying his substantial legal fees, which could total $10 million, and whether Nick is accessing trust funds or pledging inheritance money.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino Leaving: FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced he's leaving his position in January after reports emerged of him packing up his office. President Trump suggested he might return to his TV hosting career. Bongino previously had a heated exchange with Attorney General Pam Bondi over handling of the Epstein files and had supported conspiracy theories about Epstein's death. Andrew Bailey, co-deputy director and former Missouri Attorney General, is expected to assume his role.

NYC Doorman Sentenced Despite Self-Defense Claim: Charles Foner, a 67-year-old Queens doorman, is scheduled to serve four years in prison for shooting and killing Cody Gonzalez, a man with a lengthy criminal record who attacked and tried to mug him in 2023. Security footage shows Gonzalez charging at Foner, who had brought a gun for protection due to rising crime. Rather than being treated as self-defense, Foner was charged with criminal weapons violations, which he believes is politically motivated by a district attorney wanting to appear tough on gun crime.

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