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CovertAction Bulletin is the official podcast of CovertAction Magazine which began publishing in 1978 as a newsletter called Covert Action Information Bulletin (CAIB) and later as CovertAction Quarterly (CAQ). CAIB was cofounded and copublished by Ellen Ray, William Schaap, and Louis Wolf, along with former CIA agents such as James and Elsie Wilcott, and infamous whistleblower, Philip Agee.The magazine developed a following not as a conspiracy-theory-related publication, but as a source for ...
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Can we learn to make smarter choices? Listen in as host Katy Milkman--behavioral scientist, Wharton professor, and author of How to Change--shares stories of high-stakes decisions and what research reveals they can teach us. Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab, explores the lessons of behavioral economics to help you improve your judgment and change for good. Season 1 of Choiceology was hosted by Dan Heath, bestselling author of Made to Stick and Switch. Podcasts are for inf ...
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Our purpose is: to SEEK God's presence with power, to NURTURE God's presence with love, to GROW in God's presence with character, to DEMONSTRATE God's presence with compassion, and to SHARE God's presence with hope.
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This is a podcast for those who are interested in the commission of a serious crime, particularly murder, and how they get solved by the Criminal Justice System.And for those interested in the fiction of crime, there is something here for you too.J.A. Lovelock is a Barrister-at-Law, an award-winning author, and an award-winning radio presenter. She has spent many years lecturing, training, examining, and adjudicating in the Criminal Justice and Legal System, but most importantly, she is a cr ...
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CIA Whistleblower John Stockwell Spills the Beans
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John Stockwell is a former CIA officer who became a whistleblower and outspoken critic of the Agency, the US intelligence community and the imperialist policies of the US government. He left the CIA in 1976 after serving there for 12 years following service in the US Marine Corps. During that time, he was told to fabricate intelligence reports on t…
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Media Blasts Telegram As Russian Tool As CEO Arrested
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The founder and CEO of social media and communications app Telegram, Pavel Durov was arrested in France on August 24th. The country, one of the Nine Eyes intelligence partners along with the US, UK, Australia and others, claims that the social media app is a hotbed for illegal activity, and Western media coverage blasts it as a tool of the Russian …
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This message was delivered on Sunday, August 25th, 2024 by elder Scott Stockwell at Bible Center Church in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.For more information, you can find us online at www.biblectr.org or connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/biblectrBy Bible Center Church
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To Know What You Know: With Guests David Dunning & Andrew Flack
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In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at the often-misunderstood and surprisingly common Dunning-Kruger effect with an interview featuring one of the researchers who first identified it, David Dunning. But we start with the story of Cecilia Jimenez, the humble Spanish grandmother and amateur landscape painter who took it upon he…
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The Democratic National Convention is taking place in Chicago this week. Amidst the fanfare and extravagance, there’s very little actual democracy inside as big-name politicians and those trying to make a name for themselves attempt to make the case for Kamala Harris to be the next president. Hillary Clinton, AOC, Jill and Joe Biden and Barack Obam…
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Venezuela’s elections took place on July 28th. Nicolás Maudro defeated the right-wing candidate Edmundo González Urrutia by over a million votes. The imperialist machine immediately jumped into action to denounce the elections, condemning Maduro as a dictator and calling the results undemocratic. Over 1,000 international observers from 100 countrie…
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The Buddy System: With Guests Max Maeder & Rachel Gershon
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Pursuing a goal alone is convenient. Whether you're training for a marathon or aiming to read 20 books this year, it's convenient to move at your own pace and schedule. But having a gym buddy or a book club pal can make a bigger difference to your goal completion than you think. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at the benef…
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Rediscovering The Word :: KNOW JESUS, pt. 6 :: August 4th, 2024
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This continuation of Pastor Doug Lecheler's ongoing series entitled KNOW JESUS was delivered on Sunday, August 4th, 2024 at Bible Center Church in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.For more information, you can find us online at www.biblectr.org or connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/biblectrBy Bible Center Church
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ICJ ruling lays out case against Israeli occupation
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In a ruling on July 19, the International Court of Justice issued an advisory opinion that confirmed what Palestinians have been saying for over 7 decades: That the Israeli occupation is illegal, that the way Palestinians are treated by Israel is a form of apartheid, and that the occupation must end. This ruling includes the Israeli settlements in …
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Will Kamala Harris Really Save Democracy?
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Just over 100 days away from the 2024 election, Joe Biden has dropped out of the race and endorsed Kamala Harris, signaling to the Democratic Party that there should be no debate, no other nominations and certainly no floor fight over delegates at the upcoming Democratic National Convention next month. This of course comes after a period where ther…
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Do I WANT to KNOW Jesus? :: KNOW JESUS, pt. 5 :: July 21st, 2024
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This continuation of Pastor Doug Lecheler's ongoing series entitled KNOW JESUS was delivered on Sunday, July 21st, 2024 at Bible Center Church in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.For more information, you can find us online at www.biblectr.org or connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/biblectrBy Bible Center Church
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The Trump Assassination Attempt & the Legacy of Political Violence in the US
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The attempted assassination of Donald Trump on July 13th changed the political situation in the United States and especially surrounding the 2024 election in an instant. The Biden campaign canceled events and advertisements, while the Trump campaign began preparing for the Republican National Convention happening this week. Within minutes of the sh…
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Jesus, Humble Servant :: KNOW JESUS, pt. 4 :: July 14th, 2024
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This continuation of Pastor Doug Lecheler's ongoing series entitled KNOW JESUS was delivered on Sunday, July 14th, 2024 at Bible Center Church in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.For more information, you can find us online at www.biblectr.org or connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/biblectrBy Bible Center Church
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Jesus Messiah :: KNOW JESUS, pt. 3 :: July 7th, 2024
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This continuation of Pastor Doug Lecheler's ongoing series, KNOW JESUS, was delivered on Sunday, July 7th, 2024 at Bible Center Church in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.For more information, you can find us online at www.biblectr.org or connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/biblectrBy Bible Center Church
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Project 2025 bills itself as a comprehensive plan to undo decades of social progress - in its own words, to “dismantle the administrative state” and “return self-governance to the American people.” Democrats have jumped into using it and its connections to the Trump agenda and former staff as a reason to rally behind Joe Biden. Among its 922-page M…
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The U.S. government is spying on your mail
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The U.S. government is spying on you through your mail. The little-known program called mail covers lets law enforcement request that an investigative bureau inside the Postal Service track and report on all the mail you’re getting. And it’s done without a warrant, without any real oversight or transparency, and at the request of agencies like the …
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After 1,901 days in Belmarsh Prison, and many more years fighting for his freedom, Julian Assange has agreed to a plea deal with the United States and is back in Australia. There, he’ll reunite with his wife, Stella, and his children who have only seen him in jail. The official Wikileaks account on Twitter posted: “Julian's freedom is our freedom.”…
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Understanding "Knowing" Jesus :: KNOW JESUS, pt.1 :: June 23rd, 2024
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This message, delivered Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 at Bible Center Church in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin, is Pastor Doug Lecheler's opening for a new series seeking to help us Biblically understand what it means to truly come to know Jesus and, through Him, the Father.For more information, you can find us online at www.biblectr.org or connect with us on Fa…
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Pentagon Anti-Vax Propaganda Targets Philippines
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In 2020 and 2021, a secret Pentagon program deployed fake social media accounts to sow distrust among people in Southeast Asian countries, particularly the Philippines, around China’s Sinovac vaccination for COVID-19. Clusters of accounts identified as having ties to US Central Command (CENTCOM) made posts with the hashtag #ChinaAngVirus - or “Chin…
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Bless The Nations :: Chad Hayes :: June 16th, 2024
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This encouraging word was delivered by Chad Hayes on Sunday, June 16th, 2024 at Bible Center Church in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.For more information, you can find us online at www.biblectr.org or connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/biblectrBy Bible Center Church
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When Biden Won’t Draw a Red Line, The People Will
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Over 100,000 people surrounded the White House on Saturday, June 8th, wearing red and carrying a 2-mile long banner with the names of the tens of thousands of Palestinians who have died since the renewed Israeli assault began eight months to the day before. Through a rally, march and followed by a People’s Court of Justice on the Ellipse, the messa…
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John: Son of Thunder, Apostle of Love - June 9th, 2024
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This message was delivered by Pastor Doug Lecheler on Sunday, June 9th, 2024 at Bible Center Church in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.For more information, you can find us online at www.biblectr.org or connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/biblectrBy Bible Center Church
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Congo “Coup”? What’s Imperialism Got To Do With It
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On May 19, forces calling themselves the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo launched what appears to be a failed coup attempt, attacking the home of the Deputy Prime Minister of Economy Vital Kamerhe, as well as the Congo’s presidential palace, Palais de la Nation. The country’s Republican Guard forces were able to put down the attack…
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This message was delivered by Pastor Doug Lecheler on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 at Bible Center Church in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.For more information, you can find us online at www.biblectr.org or connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/biblectrBy Bible Center Church
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To Fight Another Day: With Guests Alex Imas & Mary Stockwell
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When you're facing loss—say, in a board game or during a sporting event or with a declining stock—it can be difficult to remember your true tolerance for risk. You're likely to seek risk more than you normally would. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at a tendency to seek risk in the face of losses when those losses aren't y…
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Thousands in Detroit Open Next Phase of Palestine Struggle
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Over 3,500 people gathered in Detroit, Michigan for a three-day People’s Conference for Palestine on May 24, 25 and 26. Led by the Palestinian Youth Movement, the conference highlighted the work that has already been done over the last 8 months but also the historical work done over years and decades in the struggle to end Zionist occupation. Parti…
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The Holy Spirit Of The Triune God :: Gordy Riesgraf :: May 26th, 2024
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This message was delivered by church elder Gordy Riesgraf on May 26th, 2024 at Bible Center Church in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.For more information, you can find us online at www.biblectr.org or connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/biblectrBy Bible Center Church
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Attributes In Acts: FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT :: May 19th, 2024
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This final message in Pastor Doug Lecheler's ongoing study in the book of Acts was delivered on Sunday, May 19th, 2024 at Bible Center Church in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.For more information, you can find us online at www.biblectr.org or connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/biblectrBy Bible Center Church
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Choiceology's Guide to Better Decisions: With Guests James Korris, Carey Morewedge & Jack Soll
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Over the years, Choiceology has offered a lot of advice for making better decisions. In this special episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we bring you the story of a video game that is surprisingly effective at reducing decision errors, and you'll hear about a practical checklist for improving choices in many different contexts. Solving fictit…
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Eyewitness: Police Repression of Students for Gaza
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Student encampments and street protests for Palestine have been hit with a heavy wave of police violence and repression from coast-to-coast. In some cases, it’s the same police departments whose staff and leaders get training from the Israeli Defense Forces that are attacking peaceful events calling for divestment and justice. In Salt Lake City, po…
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Attributes In Acts: SIGNS & WONDERS :: May 12th, 2024
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This continuation of Pastor Doug Lecheler's ongoing study in the book of Acts was delivered on Sunday, May 12th, 2024 at Bible Center Church in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.For more information, you can find us online at www.biblectr.org or connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/biblectrBy Bible Center Church
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As Rafah Invasion Looms, Students and Workers Boost Solidarity & Resistance
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Hamas on Monday accepted a ceasefire deal that Israel has effectively rejected, instead moving forward with their invasion plans for Rafah, taking control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah gate that separates Palestine from Egypt, and making incursions into Rafah with tanks and shelling from the air. Over 100,000 Palestinians have been told to e…
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Attributes In Acts: FASTING :: May 5th, 2024
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This continuation of Pastor Doug Lecheler's ongoing series in the book of Acts was delivered on Sunday, May 5th, 2024 at Bible Center Church in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.For more information, you can find us online at www.biblectr.org or connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/biblectrBy Bible Center Church
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The Charmer's Playbook: With Guests Wilfred Webster & Daniel Read
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"Don't judge a book by its cover" is an old adage for a good reason. Elegant book cover designs can create a positive impression and make you more likely to judge the writing quality more positively. But these traits—cover art and writing—are separate and distinct features of books. So why do we allow the judgment of one trait to spill over to anot…
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Attributes In Acts: GENEROSITY :: April 28th, 2024
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This continuation of Pastor Doug Lecheler's ongoing study in the book of Acts was delivered on Sunday, April 28th, 2024 at Bible Center Church in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.For more information, you can find us online at www.biblectr.org or connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/biblectrBy Bible Center Church
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Student protests in solidarity with Palestine have set up protests and encampments on campuses across the country from Columbia, NYU and the New School in New York to Berkeley, Stanford and Cal Poly Humboldt in California. Students are demanding that their universities - many of them among the most elite in the country with giant endowments - dives…
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God's Unchanging Word - Scott Stockwell :: April 21st, 2024
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This message was delivered by Scott Stockwell on Sunday, April 21st, 2024 at Bible Center Church in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.For more information, you can find us online at www.biblectr.org or connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/biblectrBy Bible Center Church
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Recipe for Success: With Guests Simon Rogan & Michele Gelfand
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Are rules made to be followed—or meant to be broken? Often, the answer will depend on culture and the context in which people make decisions. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how carefully people in different contexts follow social norms, rules, and procedures. We'll also see how strict and relaxed cultures affect the qu…
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Attributes In Acts: PRAYER :: April 14th, 2024
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This continuation of Pastor Doug Lecheler's study in the book of Acts was delivered on Sunday, April 14th, 2024 at Bible Center Church in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.For more information, you can find us online at www.biblectr.org or connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/biblectrBy Bible Center Church
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Iran and Israel: Is A Regional War Imminent?
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Iran carried out a strike over the weekend of April 13 and 14 in retaliation for the Israeli bombing on April 1 of the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria. Embassies are the sovereign territory of the country represented, effectively making it an Israeli attack on Iran. In the West, the Iranian response, which was announced in advance and targeted o…
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Why were there protests in Cuba on March 17?
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The Biden Administration is pursuing a policy of “energy chasing,” where U.S. regulators put pressure on foreign-owned fuel supply companies, shippers and even financial insurers so that they back out of deals to bring “fuel to our ports.” On March 17, there were significant protests in eastern Cuba against the blackouts. The president says the aut…
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Attributes In Acts: FELLOWSHIP :: April 7th, 2024
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This message was delivered by Pastor Doug Lecheler on April 7th, 2024 at Bible Center Church in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.For more information, you can find us online at www.biblectr.org or connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/biblectrBy Bible Center Church
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Take the Deal! With Guests Daniel Kahneman, Colin Camerer & Luis Green (Rebroadcast)
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In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how framing a decision based on what you stand to lose versus what you stand to gain affects your tolerance of risk. Luis Green was a contestant on the popular TV game show Deal or No Deal. The game is largely one of chance, but there are moments during play where the contestant has an op…
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