This month, Vitali Vitaliev recalls love and magic in Kyiv, Sheila Hancock embraces the word “valour,” Alice Garnett celebrates deep friendships, and Alice Goodman wonders—what if the teenagers are actually alright? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Full Comment, Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh and Edward Grange explore how the deliberate act of felling the tree at Sycamore Gap led to national outrage and a criminal damage conviction carrying serious custodial implications. But is it just about a tree? How is this different to criminal damage to Edward Colston’s statue in Bristol, toppled and defaced, but the defendants were found not guilty? Find out in our latest episode of Full Comment. 

Recent studies show that Americans have fewer close friends than they used to, and many psychologists correlate that decline to growing concerns over mental health and physical well -being. META CEO Mark Zuckerberg has an idea on how to fix that problem, and it's designed to make it easier for people to establish friend relationships using artificial intelligence. Zuckerberg told podcaster Dwarkesh Patel recently, "As the personalization loop kicks in and the AI starts to get to know you better and better, that will just be really compelling." But who should regulate and administer the rise of platforms and technology designed to link humans and artificial intelligence? And what are the consequences for the future when an individual's sole connection to the world consists of chatbots and A.I.? Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi explore the world of artificial intelligence and relationships on Episode 9 of the You Need to Listen Podcast. Brey and Scaffidi are also the hosts of Point Taken, which airs weekdays, 10-12, on 620WTMJ in Milwaukee.

This is my endorsement for the Beirut Madinati coalition running in the 2025 Beirut Municipality elections this Sunday, May 18.Let me take you back to 2016. That was long before the Thawra and probably the first time many of you heard of me or the work I do. It was during the garbage crisis, when Lebanon became a global punchline. Rivers of trash flowed through our streets, forests, and actual rivers. The world saw it. We lived it.Out of that mess came Beirut Madinati. A group of young, progressive, non-sectarian Lebanese who refused to play the March 14 versus March 8 game. A game that served one purpose only: to distract from the fact that Hezbollah had taken full control of the state, while the rest of the sectarian parties lined up under its umbrella to loot the country and our bank accounts.Beirut Madinati shook things up. So much that all the traditional parties panicked. Even as Hezbollah was still busy assassinating some of their so-called rivals, all these parties magically found unity. They pulled together one sectarian, xenophobic, completely unqualified list and sold it to Beirut. The same list that left the people of Beirut to fend themselves after Hezbollah’s explosives stored at the Beirut Port decimated Beirut, with the municipality busy getting salaries for not doing anything.Here’s what they won’t say out loud: we got more votes than any single one of those parties. But because of our Syrian-occupation days, winner-takes-all municipal law, they managed to scrape through. They had to fuse into some Frankenstein political list just to block a group of independents who had nothing but ideas, transparency, and actual plans.Imagine being that scared of change. Now, imagine even after Hezbollah’s been neutralized, the sectarian parties salivating that they don’t need to share with them anymore, went back to the 2016 Power Rangers villain assembly, and joined them in one list, backed by the remnants of the Hezb and Assad regime and their cronies.A lot’s changed since 2016, and the same tired tricks shouldn’t work anymore. If you’re a Beirut voter, you already know what to do this Sunday. If you live in Beirut but can’t vote, show up and help out by volunteering on the ground. Make sure the sectarian list of has-beens and clueless puppets doesn’t get away with cheating or scamming voters. And if you’re in the diaspora and believe in what Beirut Madinati stands for, chip in and help fund the campaign. Every bit counts.The other lists have money, corrupt sectarian “media” like Corrupt Banker MTV and Hezbollah’s favorite toilet paper, Al Akhbar. We’ve just got each other. And honestly, that’s more than enough. We already beat their guy, Makhzoumi, a few months ago, despite the full-force lies and disinformation campaign from the Hezb-MTV alliance. We can do it again. We will do it again. Till we take Lebanon back from the thieves and war lords hiding behind hired pens and washed-up TV personalities. Get full access to Gino's Blog at ginoraidy.substack.com/subscribe

Leftists have suddenly stopped their shrieking about how Trump is a fascist for removing terrorists and violent criminals from the country to demand the deportation of 59 white South African refugees Trump welcomed into the US. Some have even gone so far as to threaten these immigrants with death. Why the sudden change? Because these people have a lighter skin pigmentation than the Left would prefer. The fact that the Left is just as furious when normal, functional people fleeing legitimate tyranny come here as it is when Trump deports MS-13 terrorists tells you everything you need to know about what they truly stand for. They don’t support immigration in principle. They only support it when it benefits their political interests. You won’t want to miss today’s episode of The Conservative Rebel. Follow on X: https://x.com/CnsrvtvRbl Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theconservativerebel Follow on Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/ConservativeRebel76

In this episode we try and make sense of a path forward.Thanks for stopping by! I'm so happy you're here. Everything is still under construction around these parts. I started streaming just for the fun and to run into interesting people. I do not do this professionally and more as a hobby. Ya never know what could happen. Don’t forget coffee, joints, tacos and shots. You can also reach me via DM/PM or by email:emperordynamite@outlook.com. Thanks again!https://www.facebook.com/EMPERORDYNAMITE97/https://www.youtube.com/@EMPERORDYNAMITE97https://www.twitch.tv/emperordynamitehttps://www.tiktok.com/@emperordynamite

Anthony Albanese's second-term government is a mixture of old and new faces, but does it have the skill to navigate the tough challenges ahead?

This week's Big Three:Taylor Swift & Blake Lively: Taylor has officially responded after being subpoenaed in Blake’s legal drama and Blake followed up with a statement of her own. We unpack the timeline, the tea, and whether this A-list friendship is over for good. Plus, our listeners GO OFF on this polarizing topic. Tom Brady & Gisele Bundchen: The roast, the outrage, the paycheck and the fallout. Tom Brady is telling on himself while Gisele has moved on and is a new Mom again.P. Diddy Trial: The trial began this week with various people taking the stand to testify including a male sex worker, hotel security guard and Diddy’s ex, Cassie, who is pregnant and expected to be on the stand for days. Her bravery is at the centre of this chat.And finally, We Have To Talk About: Tom Cruise. Tom and his tight rig are working hard right now promoting his new movie Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. Plus we give you the update on his romance with Ana De Armas.The fun starts In Three!Chat with us here:@inthreepod@daniellegraham@caleighfit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textThe line between ethics and morals seems increasingly blurred in our rapidly evolving world. What drives our moral compass when objective truth feels negotiable? The Half Century Hangout crew tackles these profound questions with candor and curiosity.We begin by establishing a crucial distinction—ethics generally represent externally defined standards governing professions and organizations, while morals emerge from within as personal principles guiding individual conduct. This difference becomes particularly significant when examining the perception of "moral decline" that seems to plague every generation's view of the next.Has society truly experienced moral deterioration, or are we simply viewing the world through a different lens than our predecessors? We explore how the shift from black-and-white thinking to acknowledging life's gray areas might be mistaken for declining values. The evolution of media offers a fascinating case study—from Walter Cronkite's factual reporting to today's opinion-driven news landscape that monetizes information and polarizes audiences.Family structures have transformed dramatically, potentially altering how moral values transfer between generations. With greater physical and emotional distance between grandparents, parents, and children, traditional channels for moral instruction have fundamentally changed. Meanwhile, workplaces now accommodate up to four generations simultaneously, each bringing different ethical expectations about everything from punctuality to communication.Perhaps most thought-provoking is our examination of "moral facades"—how selective memory paints certain eras as morally superior while conveniently forgetting their significant failings. The conversation culminates in a powerful reminder that clearly defining your moral principles prevents creating convenient "trap doors" to escape accountability when faced with difficult choices.Like us on your favorite podcast app and join our next conversation as we continue exploring life's meaningful questions with humor, wisdom, and genuine curiosity.Support the show