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Are you tired of being told what the top news stories are by the media that gets to write and report them? The Weekly Wrap-Up Show presented by The Conversation Project gives you the power to tell the world what stories you really want to talk about based on your interaction with our branded social media. New episodes of the tops stories of the week as determined by you go live every Saturday at ThisIsTheConversation.com and just about everywhere your favorite pods are cast.
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Are you confused on how to effectively craft and deliver your message? Communications Specialist J Cleveland Payne produces the Mastering Your Message, a weekly companion podcast to his online message training course of the same name. Look for a new episode every Thursday in your podcast feed, or at the website masteringyourmessage.info.
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Motivation is a very popular topic on Mondays. J Cleveland Payne has consistently produced Monday message since 2012 via social media and expanded that reach to podcasting in 2018. Look for the Welcome to your Monday message from ‘Your Mister Monday’ every week in your podcast feed or at the website welcometoyourmonday.com.
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If you can spare a minute and a half, you can learn a full lesson in personal development. Steps To Your Better You offers tips for improved living that are quick to digest and simple to implement with a runtime of just 90 seconds. New episodes of the podcast released every Wednesdays in your podcast feed or the website yourbetteryou.info.
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One of the greatest obstacles for people who want to go deeper into personal development is lack of time. J Cleveland Payne tries to negate that obstacle with the Ten Minute Life Lesson podcast, offering a complete and actionable lesson in personal development in ten minutes or less. Come out of the work week with a new lesson, as the podcast drops every Friday in your podcast feed or the website yourbetteryou.info.
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An unlikely source of weekly commentary produced by The Conversation Project, 'The Story Of The Week' allows the owner and curator of news articles for The Conversation Project a chance to take a deep dive into one of the more conversational news stories of the week. J Cleveland Payne chooses a story that was featured in the top ten stories of the week per data on engagement presented in "The Weekly Wrap-Up," offering his person view along with notes of how the story's coverage was received ...
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Today's Sponsor: 100 Daily Affirmations For Positivity & Confidence https://www.amazon.com/100-Daily-Affirmations-Positivity-Confidence/dp/B0D2D6SS2D/ Today's Rundown: Lebanon sees deadliest day of conflict since 2006 as Israeli strikes kill 492 https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-lebanon-hezbollah-e3ca9c83642056f962fdf763…
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Today's Sponsor: 100 Daily Affirmations For Positivity & Confidence https://www.amazon.com/100-Daily-Affirmations-Positivity-Confidence/dp/B0D2D6SS2D/ Today's Rundown: Arizona Supreme Court rules 98,000 people whose citizenship is unconfirmed can vote in pivotal election https://www.foxnews.com/politics/arizona-supreme-court-rules-98000-people-citi…
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Today's Sponsor: Flowers Fast! http://thisistheconversationproject.com/flowersfast Today's Rundown: North Carolina GOP governor nominee Mark Robinson vows to keep running after report on racial and sexual comments https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-governor-mark-robinson-2339d442ffe7e38b9a83e3ce3ad4f4d2 Elon Musk's X and Starlink face nearly…
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Today's Sponsor: Flowers Fast! http://thisistheconversationproject.com/flowersfast Today's Rundown: Judge keeps Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs behind bars pending trial as damning new texts revealed https://nypost.com/2024/09/18/us-news/damning-new-texts-revealed-in-sean-diddy-combs-sex-crimes-case-as-judge-rules-to-keep-music-mogul-locked-up-pending-trial/ Ti…
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Today's Sponsor: Flowers Fast! http://thisistheconversationproject.com/flowersfast Today's Rundown: Sean 'Diddy' Combs Indicted on Sex Trafficking, Racketeering and Prostitution-Related Charges https://people.com/what-is-diddy-accused-sex-trafficking-racketeering-8713778 Exploding pagers belonging to Hezbollah kill 8 and injure more than 2,700 in L…
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Today's Sponsor: Flowers Fast! http://thisistheconversationproject.com/flowersfast Today's Rundown: Amazon workers must return to office full time, CEO says https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/amazon-workers-must-return-office-full-time-ceo-says-rcna171356 A former engineering director for the Titan says he felt pressured to get the subm…
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Today's Sponsor: Flowers Fast! http://thisistheconversationproject.com/flowersfast Today's Rundown: Donald Trump is safe after an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club https://apnews.com/live/trump-shooting-west-palm-beach-updates Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie scoring record, Fever star now at 761 points https://www.usatoday.co…
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Today's Sponsor: Sports Integrity http://thisistheconversationproject.com/sportsintegrity Today's Rundown: 30,000 Boeing workers are poised for a potential strike https://www.fastcompany.com/91190296/boeing-machinists-vote-overwhelmingly-to-reject-contract-offer-and-strike Norfolk Southern fires CEO Alan Shaw for an inappropriate relationship with …
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Today's Sponsor: Sports Integrity http://thisistheconversationproject.com/sportsintegrity Today's Rundown: Thousands in the dark as Hurricane Francine strikes Louisiana, raising flood fears https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-francine-gulf-coast-louisiana-storm-surge-e9ca39ec56ad28d128d3baa147d249b1 Justin Timberlake reaches plea deal to resolve d…
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Today's Sponsor: Sports Integrity http://thisistheconversationproject.com/sportsintegrity Today's Rundown: Tropical Storm Francine forms in Gulf, headed toward US landfall as a hurricane https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/tropical-storm-francine-forms-in-gulf-headed-toward-us-landfall-as-a-hurricane/ar-AA1qeeYb?cvid=967ef7c5416546f5a44800…
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Today's Sponsor: Sports Integrity http://thisistheconversationproject.com/sportsintegrity Today's Rundown: Harris, Trump deadlocked in new New York Times poll https://www.politico.com/news/2024/09/08/harris-trump-latest-poll-00177875 Government shutdown looms as Congress faces funding fight https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4868263-government-fund…
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Today's Sponsor: Conquer Sales Objections, Conquer Sales Objectives https://www.amazon.com/Conquer-Sales-Objections-Objectives-Questions/dp/B0DFC6GVYL Today's Rundown: Newly emerged JFK assassination video shows motorcade rushing president to hospital after he was shot https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jfk-assassination-video-motorcade-rushing-president…
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Today's Sponsor: Conquer Sales Objections, Conquer Sales Objectives https://www.amazon.com/Conquer-Sales-Objections-Objectives-Questions/dp/B0DFC6GVYL Today's Rundown: Georgia school shooting leaves at least 4 dead and close to 30 injured https://nypost.com/2024/09/04/us-news/multiple-victims-hospitalized-after-georgia-school-shooting/ Elton John, …
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Today's Sponsor: Conquer Sales Objections, Conquer Sales Objectives https://www.amazon.com/Conquer-Sales-Objections-Objectives-Questions/dp/B0DFC6GVYL Today's Rundown: Travis Kelce delightfully confirmed that Taylor Swift has indeed drawn up some plays for the Chiefs https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2024/09/03/travis-kelce-taylor-swift-chiefs-…
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Today's Sponsor: Conquer Sales Objections, Conquer Sales Objectives https://www.amazon.com/Conquer-Sales-Objections-Objectives-Questions/dp/B0DFC6GVYL Today's Rundown: Joey Chestnut tops Takeru Kobayashi with new world record of 83 hot dogs to win Netflix eating battle https://sports.yahoo.com/live/joey-chestnut-tops-takeru-kobayashi-with-new-world…
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Today's Sponsor: Conquer Sales Objections, Conquer Sales Objectives https://www.amazon.com/Conquer-Sales-Objections-Objectives-Questions/dp/B0DFC6GVYL Today's Rundown: Israelis erupt in protest to demand a cease-fire after 6 more hostages die in Gaza https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-war-hostages-hersh-netanyahu-29496f50a9b1…
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Today's Sponsor: Hostage Tape http://thisistheconversationproject.com/hostagetape Today's Rundown: K-pop star Taeil quits NCT boy band over sex crime accusation https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/29/k-pop-star-taeil-quits-nct-boy-band-over-sex-crime-accusation-what-we-know France hands Telegram CEO Pavel Durov preliminary charges over alleged cr…
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Today's Sponsor: Hostage Tape http://thisistheconversationproject.com/hostagetape Today's Rundown: Veterans slam Trump team's altercation at Arlington National Cemetery https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/08/28/trump-arlington-cemetery-veterans/74980080007/ Shedeur Sanders Becomes The First College Football Player To Sign An…
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Today's Sponsor: Hostage Tape http://thisistheconversationproject.com/hostagetape Today's Rundown: Oasis reunites for tour, ending 15-year hiatus during Gallagher brothers’ feud https://apnews.com/article/oasis-reunion-liam-noel-gallagher-a3e462ea153fec65c5220b43415055b3 Trump indicted again in federal election interference case following Supreme C…
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Today's Sponsor: Hostage Tape http://thisistheconversationproject.com/hostagetape Today's Rundown: Death of woman on 1st day of Burning Man festival under investigation https://apnews.com/article/death-burning-man-festival-nevada-3d9f9883cfef4036c506c38b6cad87a0 ‘White Fragility’ author Robin DiAngelo accused of plagiarizing minority scholars in Ph…
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Today's Sponsor: Hostage Tape http://thisistheconversationproject.com/hostagetape Today's Rundown: Richard Simmons Died from Accidental Blunt Traumatic Injuries, Medical Examiner Says https://www.yahoo.com/news/news/richard-simmons-died-accidental-blunt-005801031.html Jerome Powell says 'time has come' to lower interest rates, no hint on size of ra…
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Today's Sponsor: YouTube TV http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtubetv Today's Rundown: Harris summons Americans to reject political divisions, warns of consequences posed by a Trump win https://apnews.com/article/democratic-national-convention-kamala-harris-807cf9d4a609a18ceaa9eee9c9422af5 Stevie Wonder's DNC performance leaves viewers conf…
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Today's Rundown: Walz’s night, Bill Clinton’s dig at Trump, influencers flexing clout: Takeaways from Day 3 of the DNC https://apnews.com/article/dnc-clinton-pelosi-walz-gaza-hostages-f3d10a4e9fc2af2817cd8829210fc861 RFK Jr. is planning to drop out of the 2024 presidential race and endorse Trump https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/rfk-jr…
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Today's Sponsor: YouTube TV http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtubetv Today's Rundown: A double dose of Obama firepower, a doting spouse and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC https://apnews.com/article/harris-dnc-convention-obama-project-2025-490981a504638749cf2c18848506c74b Jennifer Lopez Files for Divorce from Ben Affleck, No…
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Today's Sponsor: YouTube TV http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtubetv Today's Rundown: Joe Biden’s exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a nod to Gaza protesters. Takeaways from DNC’s Day 1 https://apnews.com/article/biden-hillary-clinton-jesse-jackson-covid-takeaways-dcb94aad3450d69c9ce1c25b9699f737 Halle Berry Seeks Sole Legal Custody of Son M…
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Today's Sponsor: YouTube TV http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtubetv Today's Rundown: Church of England dropping word ‘church’ to be more ‘modern’ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/church-of-england-dropping-word-church-to-be-more-modern/ar-AA1oVE8K New CBS News poll shows gender gap, enthusiasm, economy make for tight Harris-Trump race…
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Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical http://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: Arrests made in drug investigation into Matthew Perry's ketamine death https://abcnews.go.com/US/matthew-perry-ketamine-death-drug-charges/story?id=111460149 Gypsy Rose Blanchard Could Be Heading Back to Prison After Violating Her Parole https://www.distra…
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Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical http://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: Auto workers union seeks NLRB investigation of Trump and Musk comments about firing striking workers https://apnews.com/article/trump-musk-uaw-unfair-labor-practices-complaints-nlrb-44b6ccdad65c66bf34dffefd5de7cf99 Spice Girls Feud Ends Reunion Plans As Ge…
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Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical http://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: Breakdancing isn't returning in for the 2028 Olympics https://www.nbcchicago.com/paris-2024-summer-olympics/breaking-2028-olympics-here-are-sports-leaving-entering-los-angeles-games/3519429/ Elon Musk’s Trump Interview Flops Immediately with Tech Glitches,…
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Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical http://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: Uvalde officials release 911 call and records trove related to shooting at Robb Elementary School https://www.cbsnews.com/news/uvalde-school-shooting-officials-release-911-call-records-robb-elementary-school/ Battles rage in Russia as Kremlin struggles to …
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Today's Sponsor: Robinhood http://thisistheconversationproject.com/robinhood Today's Rundown: Trump and Harris agree to debate on ABC on September 10, network says https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/08/politics/trump-debate-harris-september/index.html ‘Squad’ Rep. Cori Bush Loses Primary To Wesley Bell In Race Impacted By Her Stance On Gaza War https://ww…
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Today's Sponsor: Robinhood http://thisistheconversationproject.com/robinhood Today's Rundown: Logan Paul's Prime supplier is suing the energy drink company for $68 million, accusing it of cutting ties as demand cratered https://www.businessinsider.com/logan-paul-ksi-prime-supplier-sues-accusing-sales-fell-2024-8?amp Harvard 'failed its Jewish stude…
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Today's Sponsor: Robinhood http://thisistheconversationproject.com/robinhood Today's Rundown: Kamala Harris names Tim Walz, the Minnesota governor, as running mate https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/06/kamala-harris-vice-president-pick-tim-walz Pakistani man with ties to Iran is charged in plot to carry out political assassination…
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Today's Sponsor: Robinhood http://thisistheconversationproject.com/robinhood Today's Rundown: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle launch Parents' Network to address the dangers of online harm https://www.cbsnews.com/news/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-on-social-media-online-harm-and-the-parents-network/ TikTok agrees to withdraw rewards feature after EU…
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Today's Sponsor: Robinhood http://thisistheconversationproject.com/robinhood Today's Rundown: Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez's Alleged Divorce Papers Suggest They Have No Plans for a Messy Split https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/ben-affleck-jennifer-lopezs-alleged-174628129.html UK leader Starmer condemns attack on asylum-seeker hotel as far-right …
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Today's Sponsor: The Chess Store http://thisistheconversationproject.com/thechessstore Today's Rundown: 3 newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia https://apnews.com/article/russia-gershkovich-whelan-d803e266cb4e60135ec5d668d684529f Bomb Smuggled Into Iran Guesthouse Months Ago Killed Hamas Leader htt…
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Today's Sponsor: The Chess Store http://thisistheconversationproject.com/thechessstore Today's Rundown: Trump accuses Harris of deciding to 'turn Black' during a combative panel with Black journalists https://apnews.com/article/trump-black-journalists-convention-nabj-1e96aa530e88013ed6f577feaf89ccb6 Hamas political leader Haniyeh’s assassination de…
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Today's Sponsor: The Chess Store http://thisistheconversationproject.com/thechessstore Today's Rundown: ‘White Dudes for Harris’ raise $3.5 million for Democrat’s campaign against Trump https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/29/white-dudes-for-harris-running-mates.html Project 2025 director leaves Heritage Foundation after Democratic attacks and Trump critic…
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Today's Sponsor: The Chess Store http://thisistheconversationproject.com/thechessstore Today's Rundown: Biden unveils a proposal to establish term limits for the Supreme Court https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-reform-biden-harris-trump-ffd48f3a2023aeca841bb53c2147ef03 Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation…
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Today's Sponsor: The Chess Store http://thisistheconversationproject.com/thechessstore Today's Rundown: Paris Olympics organizers apologize for "The Last Supper" tableau https://www.cbsnews.com/news/paris-olympics-organizers-apologize-last-supper-tableau-religious-conservatives/ Simone Biles' husband, Bears safety Jonathan Owens, will be in Paris h…
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Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical http://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: Biden calls his decision to step aside a matter of defending democracy https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/24/politics/biden-oval-office-address-2024/index.html Trump files to block Kamala Harris from accessing Biden war chest as Musk U-turns on $45m pledge https:…
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Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical http://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: Lainey Wilson Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction Mid-Concert https://parade.com/news/lainey-wilson-suffers-wardrobe-malfunction-mid-concert-july-2024 Body camera video shows Sonya Massey's final moments before she was fatally shot by a deputy https://www.nbcnews…
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The importance of flexibility and adaptability in business can not be understated. From knowing how to pivot to a new strategy in the face of market changes or when just to give up a product or service that is not working, the market will force change upon you, and you must react accordingly.By J Cleveland Payne
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