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Fit Friends Happy Hour

Katie Hake RDN, LD, CPT

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If there were a way you could feel confident and healthy regardless of the number on the scale, that’s something you’d want to know about right? If so, this podcast is for YOU! Join us each week on the Fit Friends Happy Hour Podcast as we dismantle diet culture and help you redefine the word FIT. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Host, Katie Hake, specializes in intuitive eating, body image, and fitness coaching. Subscribe for a new episode each week and visit katiehake ...
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The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig

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Tim Ferriss is a self-experimenter and bestselling author, best known for The 4-Hour Workweek, which has been translated into 40+ languages. Newsweek calls him "the world's best human guinea pig," and The New York Times calls him "a cross between Jack Welch and a Buddhist monk." In this show, he deconstructs world-class performers from eclectic areas (investing, chess, pro sports, etc.), digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and tricks that listeners can use.
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The latest news and analysis about key cases and critical arguments before the Supreme Court. (Updated periodically) PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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Tom and Chris are college buddies and life-long gamers. Unfortunately, responsibilities of middle-age life are hindering their opportunities to try many of the great games out there! With the help of Xbox Game Pass and its "Surprise Me" button, they play just 60 minutes of a random game and decide if they will keep at it or trash it.
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The Decision Hour

The Decision Hour

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Welcome to The Decision Hour, the podcast where we explore the tough decisions that people from all walks of life have made and the impact those choices had on their lives. Each episode, we sit down with a different guest who shares their personal story of a time when they found themselves at a crossroads, with their feet on the line, and they had to make THAT decision. Our guests come from all different backgrounds, from business leaders and entrepreneurs to athletes, artists, and everyday ...
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Cheers! Mix, Click, and Code with Us! Welcome to the digital speakeasy where WordPress wizards and design dabblers come together to sip, critique, and fix the web one cocktail at a time! Boozy Browsing is the podcast that turns technical troubleshooting into happy hour entertainment. What’s on tap? Each episode, our tech-tipsy hosts serve up a fresh themed cocktail while dissecting websites with the precision of seasoned developers (and the honesty that comes after a drink or two). From “The ...
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It's all bigger in New York City: personalities, problems, solutions. Jamie Rubin takes listeners behind the scenes for analysis, insight, and gossip with decision-makers and experts. From his wide-ranging experience on Wall Street, in City Hall, in Albany, and in Washington, D.C., Jamie knows how to ask the right people the toughest questions — on topics from housing to climate change to subway rats – and work with them in real time to identify solutions for NYC and beyond. A Vital City aud ...
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Independent. Accessible. Empowering. The Insurance Consumer Guidance Society (ICGS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating residents of California with clear, unbiased resources about insurance. Our mission is to enhance consumer understanding of insurance products and the evolving regulatory environment, with an emphasis on challenges posed by climate change and market shifts. What we do: ● Comprehensive Insurance Education: ICGS delivers accessible and unbiased inform ...
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CEO Bros is an entertaining weekly podcast hosted by the Balduf Brothers and Matt Croke. Brian and Brad Balduf are successful entrepreneurs and CEOs with hundreds of engaging and insightful stories from the trenches. They talk about everything from the challenges of starting a business, to the exhilaration of growing the business, to the ultimate satisfaction of selling a business. They share real-life stories and lessons in an engaging and candid 'after hours' conversation moderated by Matt ...
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Gut + Science

Nikki Lewallen Gregory

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Gut+Science provides leadership experiences from both an emotional and calculated lens. People-first-minded executives and thought leaders share on the topics they are most passionate about, serving as mentors for our ever-growing audience.
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Vulgar Banter

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Listen to your hosts, Angel and Eddie talk about Internet stories and current events, along with funny personal stories and sometimes even guests will help keep the VULGAR BANTER rolling for an hour of funny every week...with lots of swearing.
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Using his unique blend of inspiration and storytelling, Eddie Pinero motivates his listeners to live their best lives and find the opportunity intertwined in every moment. This is not a self-improvement podcast, this is a self-empowerment podcast, reminding the world that we are always one decision away from a totally different life.
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Current Season: First Draft Live Between economic whiplash, shifting policies and market volatility that changes by the hour, you need industry insights that cut through the noise. That's exactly why we're launching First Draft Live, a new weekly series that breaks down what's happening, why it matters and what you need to know to do better business. Join us live on Bisnow.com every Friday at 12:30 PM ET / 9:30AM PT for conversations with the industry's sharpest minds discussing the week's m ...
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Sometimes the best way to spend time with your siblings is to force them to sit in front of a microphone for an hour every week. Laugh, cry, and reminisce with the Cramer kids, all grown up. Laura is a photographer, Scott is a YouTuber, and Greg works in sales. And apparently they can all add "podcaster" to their resumes now too. They grew up in small town North Dakota, and all share a love for wholesome nostalgia. We hope you enjoy all of Scott's unhinged ramblings, Laura's wheeze laughing, ...
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American Radio Journal is a weekly half hour program focusing on pro-growth economic policies and current events. Host Lowman Henry interviews some of the nation's top policy experts; Scott Parkinson from the Club for Growth has the Real Story from Washington, D.C.; Eric Boehm of Reason magazine reports on the impact of federal policies; And, Dr. Paul Kengor from the American Spectator, Colin Hanna of Let Freedom Ring USA, and Jonathan Williams from the American Legislative Exchange Council ...
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Kidsstoppress Podcast: Your Ultimate Parenting Playdate Looking for a parenting podcast that feels like a casual conversation over coffee or tea? The Kidsstoppress Podcast is your go-to source for honest, insightful, and engaging discussions on everything modern parents care about. From conscious parenting and education to mom guilt, work-life balance, and entrepreneurship, we dive deep into the real challenges of everyday family life. Whether it’s navigating discipline, managing screen time ...
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Exclusive information. Extraordinary insight. See all podcast episodes here: https://cpatrendlines.com/category/podcast/ CPA Trendlines is the world’s only research and advisory service focused solely on the tax, accounting, and finance professions. We use a time-tested, quality-proven, proprietary blend of data, analysis, community, experience, and imagination to produce extraordinary value for our clients. Elite decision-makers from all over the world look to CPA Trendlines for trusted adv ...
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Death By DVD

Death By DVD

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Death By DVD: When watching is never enough. We here at Death By DVD sit painfully through hours and hours of movies so you, the public, can make an informed decision of what you put in your ear holes and eye holes. Some of these films are good, some bad, and some even unmentionable; but ALL have one thing in common : Watching all of these movies will one day melt our brains into a sloppy wet mush. No need to thank us, we were already methodically destroying ourselves with cinema. At least t ...
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The Accidental CEO Podcast is where high-performing entrepreneurs come to scale beyond themselves. Hosted by Nata Salvatori—business coach, multi-business owner, and identity-shifter-in-chief—this show is your space to evolve from over-involved operator to embodied CEO. You won’t find hustle hype or beginner tips here. This is about real leadership, strategic freedom, and the inner work it takes to grow a business that no longer runs on your burnout. Each episode blends sharp strategy with e ...
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O&P Rising

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

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O&P Rising, hosted by rising O&P professionals, offers candid insights from seasoned O&P professionals on topics that are relevant to those interested in starting out on the right foot when it comes to a career in O&P. During these half-hour sessions, students, residents, and newly certified practitioners will speak with established O&P professionals to get their take on what worked well for them.
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Repossible

Bradley Charbonneau

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You become the kind of person who does that kind of thing… by doing that kind of thing. You feel it: you were meant for more. Not more stuff or more pressure—more clarity, creativity, courage. But you’re stuck in a loop. Waiting. Overthinking. Telling yourself, “I’m just not the type of person who does that sort of thing.” But here’s the truth: you’re not stuck. You’re just not yet the kind of person who does that sort of thing. You can become them. How? Do the thing. That’s what Repossible ...
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Soft Skills Engineering

Jamison Dance and Dave Smith

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It takes more than great code to be a great engineer. Soft Skills Engineering is a weekly advice podcast for software developers about the non-technical stuff that goes into being a great software developer.
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The Source

David Martin Davies

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The Source is a daily, one-hour call-in talk program that gives listeners in San Antonio the opportunity to call and connect with our in-studio guests and city-wide audience.The Source seeks to give life, context and breadth to the events and issues affecting San Antonio by bringing newsmakers and experts to the public, and highlighting the people being affected by the news of the day.The show is hosted by veteran journalist David Martin Davies.Tune in to The Source for insightful discussion ...
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Christian Leadership Devotionals: Boldness, Humility, and Impact for Executive Leaders Lead with the Lion's Courage. Serve with the Lamb's Humility. Are you a Christian executive, business owner, or team leader whose calendar is a battlefield? You need daily spiritual fuel to maintain clarity and peace, but you don't have an hour to spare. The Lion's 10 is your solution. Hosted by author and leadership coach Chris Moore, this podcast delivers powerful, Bible-based leadership devotionals in u ...
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The John Batchelor Show is a hard news-analysis radio program on current events, world history, global politics and natural sciences. Based in New York City for two decades, the show has travelled widely to report, from the Middle East to the South Caucasus to the Arabian Peninsula and East Asia.
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Whatever you lead can only grow when you do. Experience real-life, real-time business and leadership coaching from Dave Ramsey, a successful CEO, popular radio personality, bestselling author, and now the host of The EntreLeadership Podcast. Dave takes your calls and draws on over 30 years of experience as the CEO of Ramsey Solutions to help you overcome the challenges you're facing. More at https://www.ramseysolutions.com/shows/the-entreleadership-podcast.
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Welcome to The Level Up Podcast with Paul Alex, where real stories fuel real success. I’m Paul Alex, ex-Detective turned 8-figure entrepreneur. After leaving law enforcement, I built multiple businesses helping everyday people create residual income and freedom on their own terms. This podcast isn’t just talk, it’s your weekly dose of mindset, money, and mission-driven motivation. Whether you’re still working your 9-5 or building your first business, every episode is designed to help you sta ...
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The MattCorc Podcast

Life Sciences Rush Hour - Inve

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A daily, 5-10 minute, podcast where we talk about risk and investing. Find out more at mattcorc.com or shoot me an email at [email protected]. I would love to hear any feedback, including topic suggestions and insurance questions. If you would like to join me on an episode, send me an email.
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Brower Home Power Hour

Brower Home Power Hour

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The Brower Home Power Hour is your home energy show for just about all elements of operating systems in the house. HVAC, Solar, Water Heaters, Attic Insulation and sealing and so much more. The show is meant to educate, entertain and inform to further promote the process of home energy optimization thru home energy audits, insulation, windows, solar and more. This is an incredibly informative show to help anyone considering solar or home energy upgrades to make the best investment decision u ...
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SLP Happy Hour

Sarah & Sarie

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SLP Happy Hour is a podcast for caring SLPs who want more calm and less chaos in their workday. We are passionate about combating perfectionism and helping SLPs create stronger and healthier relationships with their work worlds, and to have more fun and calm at home. On the podcast, we talk about happiness, SLP lesson fails, easy (lazy) lessons, new habits we are trying to create, and tips and tricks for maintaining more SLP calm.
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OBSESSED WITH

Kim & Erran

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Welcome to the Obsessed With… Podcast! We’re Kim & Erran—partners in life, adventure, and business. We’ve been together since 2007, married in 2010, and living life our way ever since. On this podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain with fun, juicy, and honest conversations about all the life things you’re probably figuring out too like— Adding more travel & adventure into your life Navigating big transitions, relationships, and marriage Trying to figure out if kids fit into the picture—espe ...
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OTB Rugby

OTB Sports

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Introducing 'OTB Rugby' - the home of Rugby from Off The Ball and OTB Sport, where you'll hear the voices of Brian O'Driscoll, Ronan O'Gara, Alan Quinlan, Stuart Barnes, Andy Dunne, James Tracy and many more besides. Subscribe for the most comprehensive audio channel for Rugby that you're going to get anywhere. From legends interviews to live roadshows, analysis, depth charts, reviews, and weekly news. It's the home of Monday Night Rugby, Wednesday Night Rugby as well as Rugby on Off The Bal ...
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SAMAA TV's Urdu language hourly headlines and bulletins cover news from across Pakistan. We bring you updates on government decision-making and its impact on the ground from Karachi to Quetta. Our reporters focus on answering the big questions and understanding the impact of major developments. We follow up on crime and corruption, keep track of national health concerns and speak to people on how the economy is changing their lives. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh ...
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For more than a decade, Dave Asprey - the Father of Biohacking and creator of Bulletproof Coffee - has redefined what’s possible for the human mind and body. After more than a thousand episodes of Bulletproof Radio, he’s taking it to the next level with The Human Upgrade™ - a masterclass in biohacking, longevity, and performance optimization. Each episode explores cutting-edge science, advanced technology, and proven biohacks to help you upgrade your energy, focus, metabolism, and resilience ...
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Office Hours

Belfer Center

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Host Aroop Mukharji sits down for conversations with experts from the Belfer Center and beyond to discuss their areas of expertise and to get to know the people on the front lines and at the forefront of thought just a little bit better.
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After 26 years in commercial printing, Jay Garstecki walked away to serve a higher mission: helping veterans heal. In this episode, Jay shares the moments that sparked his calling, how Take a Vet Fishing began, and the evolution into Operation Healing Heroes—the TV series documenting veterans’ stories and shining light on effective PTSD treatments.…
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So there's four of these, but only the second is numbered? The previous episode had some fantastic beasts, but this one is set in the century of dragons. That's right, the Xbox Game Pass "Surprise Me" button has selected the fourth title in Bioware's RPG franchise for assessment on this episode! Well, it's the fourth one if you leave out Awakening …
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This episode is about the truth most people ignore: you want more; more challenge, more weight, more purpose. Not because life is easy, but because you’re built to grow. We break down why pressure creates identity, why comfort stalls progress, and how leaning into “more” becomes the path to becoming who you’re meant to be. More from Eddie Pinero:We…
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💰 If your income rises and falls every month, you don’t have a business—you have a gamble. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, I reveal how to transform your hustle into a predictable, scalable system that pays you consistently. From building recurring income models to automating your sales pipeline and tracking the right numbers,…
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Today, we’ll hear about: How a business owner faces her husband’s toxic leadership Dave’s advice for keeping legacy clean and fair for a father with two sons The right way to mentor emerging leaders through hands-on coaching instead of reckless delegation A business owner struggling after bankruptcy and Dave’s personal experience with bankruptcy Ne…
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“A knee-jerk pullback can actually increase legal risk." MOVE Like This With Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk For CPA Trendlines In a climate where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs have become political flashpoints, employment attorney Aislinn Sroczynski of Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld joins host Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk on MOVE Like This to unpack …
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The Decline of Democracy: Autocracy and Oligarchy on the Rise. Gaius and Germanicus discuss Michael McFaul's hypothesis that democracy is in recession and autocracy is ascendant. Germanicus concurs, blaming "Blue" (Democrats) for pursuing steps that strip the nation of its Republican character, including efforts to control media and censor, which h…
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Domestic Crisis: US Political Conflict Compared to Charles I and the Long Parliament. Gaius and Germanicus, speaking in Londinium, explore a significant domestic threat to the American Empire by drawing an analogy to 1641-1642 England, prior to the regicide of Charles I. They argue that the current US "emperor" is ignoring the repudiation registere…
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Russian Aggression, NATO Tensions, and the Specter of 1914. Gaius and Germanicus, hosting the Friends of History Debating Society in Londinium, discuss the future of the Roman Empire's inheritor, the United States, and its empire in the 21st century. The conversation, held by the turbulent Thames, focuses on the extreme challenges facing US institu…
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Origins of Water and Organic Molecules in Space4. Greg Brennecka explores the origins of life's ingredients, noting that Earth, Mars, and meteorites are fundamentally made of the same materials, with meteorites delivering complex organic molecules containing carbon. While life needs rock, energy, and water, scientists suspect Earth's water may have…
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Classification and Dating of Meteorites 3. Cosmochemist Greg Brennecka details meteorite classifications, emphasizing chondrites—primitive, unmelted samples representing the early molecular cloud and serving as the "baby book" of the solar system—whereas acondrites have been melted and often come from differentiated or disrupted planets. Brennecka …
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Asteroid Belt and Meteorite Origins (Solar System Formation 2. Greg Brennecka discusses the origins of objects falling to Earth, explaining that the asteroid belt's location is determined by the movement of large planets like Jupiter and Saturn, whose gravitational interactions swept material into specific resonance zones. Cosmochemists can link me…
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GREG BRENNECKA: IMPACT—HOW ROCKS FROM SPACE LED TO LIFE, CULTURE, AND DONKEY KONG Impact: How Rocks from Space Led to Life, Culture, and Donkey Kong Cosmochemist Greg Brennecka discusses the history of meteoritics, beginning with the documentation of a meteor shower in Normandy, France, in 1803 by Jean Baptiste Biot, which validated the celestial o…
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8. The Final Negotiations and Hitler's Appointment. Tim Ryback discusses how on January 30, 1933, Hitler required the support of media magnate Alfred Hugenberg (40 seats) to achieve the coalition necessary for Hindenburg to appoint him Chancellor. Hugenberg, who sought to be Minister of Economics, desperately opposed Hitler's primary demand: holdin…
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7. Schleicher's Dismissal and Hindenburg's Manipulation. Timothy Ryback discusses how on January 28, 1933, Chancellor Schleicher requested six months of martial law from Hindenburg to allow the politically deteriorating Nazi party to stabilize and restore democracy. Hindenburg, angered by Schleicher trying to dictate terms and preempting the decisi…
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6. Continued Defeats, Financial Ruin, and Schleicher's Strategy. Timothy Ryback discusses how the Nazi party continued its decline, suffering losses in Thuringia and facing severe financial ruin, estimated to be 90 million Reichsmarks in debt. A desperate push for a majority in the small state of Lippe in January failed, though Hitler publicly decl…
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5. Hitler's Post-Defeat Meetings and Internal Rift. Timothy Ryback discusses how following his November defeat, Hitler remained driven. Former Chancellor Papen, the most unpopular chancellor in German history, sought a meeting, hoping Hitler was weakened enough to join a necessary coalition. Hitler rejected Papen, knowing he was in trouble. A subse…
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4. Hitler's Aerial Campaign and the November Defeat. Tim Ryback discusses how ahead of the November 6th election, Hitler campaigned intensively using an airplane—a strategy known as Hitler Über Deutschland—to circumvent media bans and reach "heartland Germany" multiple times a day. His campaign targeted Alfred Hugenberg, a consequential media magna…
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3. Gridlock and the Dissolution of the Reichstag. Timothy Ryback discusses how following Hitler's August refusal to cooperate, the Nazis actively used "obstructionist politics" to gridlock and paralyze the legislative system, using their 37% of seats to destroy democracy with its own tools. Because no laws could be passed, President Hindenburg freq…
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2. Key Players in the Rise to Power. Timothy Ryback introduces core players in the 1932–1933 drama. Gregor Strasser was critical to the NSDAP, balancing Hitler's fanatic nationalism with a committed socialist agenda, functioning as a popular coalition builder. On the establishment side were Chancellor Papen and Minister of Defense Schleicher. Schle…
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1. Hitler's Refusal of a Coalition Role. Timothy Ryback details the pivotal meeting on August 13, 1932, between President Paul von Hindenburg and Adolf Hitler. Following the Nazi party's strong electoral performance (37%), Hitler expected the Chancellorship. Hindenburg, however, only offered him a role "participating in the government." Hitler imme…
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Patterns of Isolation and Continuity in the Americas 4. Professor Meltzer notes that rapid dispersal and substantial population increase characterized the first peoples in the Americas, leading to early isolation and the emergence of subgroups through both geographic constraints like the Andes Mountains and social isolation due to increasing territ…
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Ancestral Native American Dispersal and Admixture 3. Meltzer describes the dispersal of the first peoples into the Americas, explaining that ancestral Native Americans likely arrived first and made it south of the ice sheets, splitting into Northern and Southern groups with the Southern group dispersing rapidly toward Tierra del Fuego. This rapid d…
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Migration Routes and Genetic Groups 2. Professor Meltzer details the migration routes of ancestral Native Americans, explaining that while they crossed the land bridge during maximum glaciation, they were initially trapped in Alaska by two vast continental ice sheets. The "ice free corridor" along the Rockies was not a viable route until around 13,…
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DAVID MELTZER: PEOPLING OF THE AMERICAS Peopling of the Americas as Inferred from Ancient Genomics 1. Professor David Meltzer, an archaeologist, discusses how genomics provides a breakthrough over earlier methods like mitochondrial DNA by using the entire genome to reveal the complex tapestry of ancestry, showing mixing and cross-breeding among pop…
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Most entrepreneurs hustle nonstop chasing success—but at what cost? In this solo episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, I reveal a powerful blueprint for creating real work-life balance without slowing down your momentum. 💡 You’ll learn: ✅ Why glorifying burnout is destroying your growth and creativity ✅ How to schedule your time around prio…
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Discover a little-known Japanese walking technique that outperforms 10,000 steps a day. It boosts fat burning, lowers stress, improves mitochondria, and transforms your metabolism—all in just 15–30 minutes. Perfect for anyone who wants sustainable results without punishment workouts. *Chapters* 00:00 – 00:46 My 300 lb journey & the surprising Japan…
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"If they’re consistently uncooperative, they’re not a good CAS client, no matter how much they pay.” It's Not Just the Numbers With Penny Breslin and Damien Greathead For CPA Trendlines In the world of client accounting and advisory services (CAS), most firms focus on building internal teams, refining processes, and adopting the right technology. Y…
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Dallas the Dog Welcomes Skittish Sparrows. Jeremy details Dallas's affinity for birds, noting that usually skittish common garden sparrows are now drinking and eating from the dog's bowls. The destructive cockatoos, while still present and stripping pine trees, have thankfully avoided attacking the damaged roof. Crows remain cautious, staying dista…
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Ashes Cricket: Injury Risks and Unknown Opponents. Jeremy Zakis discusses the upcoming Ashes contest, noting both Australia and England are good teams with unknowns. Australia aims to match England's power but faces risks from older, injury-prone players, including captain Pat Cummins. The series outcome depends heavily on the English team's strate…
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Snakes in Pools and Magpie Attacks on Cyclists. Jeremy discusses the prevalence of snakes, noting that it is illegal to kill them, and they are frequently attracted to swimming pools, seeking water and warmth in filters or motors. He warns that even libraries are not safe from brown snakes. He also highlights an experiment examining why magpies agg…
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Australian Weather: Four Seasons in a Week. Jeremy describes Australia's weather as an "eclectic cacophony," experiencing four seasons in one week, including 80°F days and brutally cold winter-like maximums. Severe storms and reported nighttime funnels hit Queensland. The rapid growth of foliage due to this erratic weather is a dangerous omen, pote…
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4. When Politicians Panicked: The New Coronavirus, Expert Opinion, and a Tragic Lapse of Reason. The discussion critiques the indiscriminate government funding of the Payroll Protection Program (PPP), which subsidized well-endowed institutions and missed future innovators, thereby slowing the natural process of working out what is "good and what's …
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3. When Politicians Panicked: The New Coronavirus, Expert Opinion, and a Tragic Lapse of Reason. This excerpt examines the federal government's response, characterized as a partial command economy imposed after state lockdowns. John Tamny contends that Washington threw trillions of dollars at the collapse it subsidized, delaying recovery. He refute…
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2. When Politicians Panicked: The New Coronavirus, Expert Opinion, and a Tragic Lapse of Reason. The conversation reviews the governors' initial promise of two-week lockdowns, noting that centralized power is rarely relinquished. The economic crisis deepened as epidemiologists and experts supplanted the collective knowledge of the marketplace, resu…
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1. When Politicians Panicked: The New Coronavirus, Expert Opinion, and a Tragic Lapse of Reason. John Tamny discusses the severe economic contraction initiated by mandated lockdowns, such as Governor Cuomo's March 20, 2020, order in New York. Tamny argues that politicians caused the crisis by forcing successful businesses to cease operations. These…
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Any possible optimism that lawmakers would reach a deal this weekend to end the longest government shutdown on record has faded. The Senate held its first Saturday session since the shutdown began, but no votes were scheduled. John Yang speaks with former FAA administrator Randy Babbitt and Supreme Court analyst Amy Howe about two widespread effect…
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8. The Trans Earth Injection, Lovell's Navigation Error, and the Successful Reentry. Bob Zimmerman discusses how the Trans Earth Injection (TEI) was the mission's second moment of highest risk, requiring the non-redundant SPS engine to fire on the backside of the moon to propel them back to Earth. Susan Borman had been most anxious about this burn,…
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7. The Iconic Earthrise Photo and the Genesis Reading Broadcast. Bob Zimmerman discusses how while orbiting the moon, the crew captured the now-iconic "Earthrise" photographs. A dispute over who took the famous color picture was resolved by transcript analysis: Frank Borman quickly took a black-and-white image, and Bill Anders subsequently captured…
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6. The Cold War Context and the Tragedy of a Government-Controlled Space Program. Bob Zimmerman discusses how the Apollo 8 mission was embedded in the global Cold War and the extreme chaos of 1968, marked by political turmoil and assassinations. The space race was intended as a demonstration that America, as a free society, could achieve great thin…
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5. Lunar Orbit Insertion and the Disappointment of the Moon's Surface. Bob Zimmerman discusses how on Christmas Eve, Apollo 8 approached the moon. The critical moment was Lunar Orbit Injection (LOI), requiring the firing of the Service Propulsion System (SPS) engine. This burn had to occur while the craft was behind the moon, resulting in a dramati…
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4. The Failure of the Soviet Zond Program and the Decision to Gamble on Apollo 8. Bob Zimmerman discusses the fierce moon race with the Soviet Union's Roscosmos, which utilized the Zond capsule for circumlunar missions. Zond 5 and 6, launched in late 1968, suffered critical failures (guidance system and atmosphere loss, respectively), forcing the S…
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3. Launch Mechanics, Primitive Technology, and Trans Lunar Injection. Bob Zimmerman discusses how Apollo 8 launched on December 21, 1968, the first day of its window, following a smooth ride on the powerful Saturn 5 rocket. Engineers had mitigated the "pogo" vibration effects that plagued earlier test flights. After one Earth orbit to verify system…
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2. The Apollo 8 Crew, Cold War Context, and Reliance on the Saturn 5 Booster. Bob Zimmerman introduces the Apollo 8 crew—Commander Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and rookie William Anders—set against the backdrop of the intense global Cold War in late 1968. Borman was selected for his honesty and dedication to duty, ensuring the mission's success after …
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1. Apollo 1 and Soyuz 1 Disasters: Rushing the Space Race. Bob Zimmerman discusses the major setbacks suffered by both nations in 1967. In January, the Apollo 1 fire occurred during a launchpad rehearsal, killing astronauts Grissom, White, and Chaffee. The cause was carelessness: a spark ignited flammable materials in the pure oxygen atmosphere, tr…
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4. Post-Apollo Budget Cuts and the Rise of Robotic Mars Exploration. Matthew Shindell discusses how following the success of Apollo, NASA proposed extending the human space program to Mars. However, President Nixon, recognizing shifting political priorities, chose to divert funding toward domestic issues like civil rights and poverty. As a result, …
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3. From Newtonian Physics to Canals: Projecting Life onto Mars. Matthew Shindell discusses how the shift from ancient cosmology to modern science was a slow process, with figures like Galileo and Newton developing new observations and physics. Enlightenment thinkers, including Buffon and Laplace, began searching for a natural (rather than divine) o…
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2. The Islamic World's Scientific Contributions and Mars in Medieval Thought. Matthew Shindell highlights an intellectual renaissance in the Islamic world—specifically Baghdad and Damascus—between the 10th and 16th centuries, which was vital while Europe was experiencing its "Dark Ages." Through translation and original work, Islamic scholars built…
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2. The Islamic World's Scientific Contributions and Mars in Medieval Thought. Matthew Shindell highlights an intellectual renaissance in the Islamic world—specifically Baghdad and Damascus—between the 10th and 16th centuries, which was vital while Europe was experiencing its "Dark Ages." Through translation and original work, Islamic scholars built…
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1. Ancient Interpretations of Mars, Cosmology, and the Roots of Astronomy. Matthew Shindell examines how ancient civilizations viewed Mars, often anthropomorphizing it or seeing it as a communicator of heavenly will. The Mayans, observing Mars's bright appearance during opposition and subsequent retrograde motion, depicted it in the Dresden Codex, …
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