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The Psychic Question
Duration: 00:57:59
June 30, 2025
- Psychic readings can offer clarity and guidance when individuals feel uncertain about their life direction.
- These readings can shed light on aspects that are not readily apparent, bringing them into conscious awareness.
- Psychic consultations can address concerns related to relationships, career, and finances, potentially offering new perspectives.
Draft Episode for Jun 13, 2025
Duration: 00:44:25
June 13, 2025
- The newly drafted wrestler will compete in a local match on Raw to overshadow the earlier disruption.
- The wrestler was attacked during their WWE draft introduction by an unidentified person who may have also been responsible for unauthorized content on the Tron.
- Despite management assurances, there are concerns about a larger, potentially ongoing situation triggered by the attack, with one colleague advising the wrestler to remain vigilant.
Search Engine x What We Spend
Duration: 00:49:35
May 30, 2025
- The reviewer was impressed with Kaji's search results compared to other privacy-focused search engines like Brave Search and DuckDuckGo, but acknowledged that it's still not quite as good as Google.
- Kaji offers users extensive customization options for their search results, including prioritizing specific types of content and smaller creators.
- While Kaji offers strong privacy features and a business model that doesn't rely on selling user data, its account-based nature means it's not the most anonymous service available.
How to stop being so phone addicted (without self-discipline or meditation)
Duration: 00:52:21
May 16, 2025
- The initial step in overcoming phone addiction is recognizing and accepting that you have a problem, as denial prevents progress.
- To reduce screen time, the speaker advocates for setting specific time limits for social media use rather than drastic measures like uninstalling apps, increasing friction using tools and phone settings, and tracking phone activity to stay accountable.
- A key strategy involves replacing screen time with more productive or engaging activities, establishing phone-free zones, and creating physical distance from the phone to minimize mindless scrolling.
Why the national debt might finally matter
Duration: 00:50:36
April 25, 2025
- The US national debt is approximately $34.8 trillion, and the trend is concerning because the government is projected to face an increasing deficit in the coming years.
- Higher interest rates, driven by Federal Reserve policies to combat inflation, are increasing the cost of servicing the US debt as old bonds are refinanced at higher rates, potentially leading to a debt spiral.
- One potential solution mentioned is "inflating away" the debt, which involves devaluing the currency through measures like quantitative easing; however, this strategy carries the risk of causing uncontrolled inflation and economic instability.
Why can’t we just turn the empty offices into apartments? (classic)
Duration: 00:52:05
April 18, 2025
- Zoning regulations, originally intended for public safety and order, have been historically used to enforce segregation and exclusion, contributing to the current housing shortage in many cities.
- Converting vacant commercial properties, especially large office spaces, into residential units faces significant challenges due to building design, zoning laws, and financial incentives.
- Resistance to change from existing property owners and community members, often expressed through "NIMBYism," creates a major hurdle in addressing the housing crisis, though demographic shifts suggest potential future progress.