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January 23, 2022
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Davos Man: How the Billionaires Devoured the World by Peter S. Goodman
Davos Man: How the Billionaires Devoured the World by Peter S. Goodman
From the New York Times’s Global Economics Correspondent, a masterwork of explanatory journalism that exposes how billionaires’ systematic plunder of the world—brazenly accelerated during the pandemic—has transformed 21st-century life and dangerously destabilized democracy.
“Davos Man will be read a hundred years from now as a warning. … Deliciously rich with searing detail, the clarity is reminiscent of Tom Wolfe.” —EVAN OSNOS
The history of the last half century in America, Europe, and other major economies is in large part the story of wealth flowing upward. The most affluent people emerged from capitalism’s triumph in the Cold War to loot the peace, depriving governments of the resources needed to serve their people, and leaving them tragically unprepared for the worst pandemic in a century.
Drawing on decades of experience covering the global economy, award-winning journalist Peter S. Goodman profiles five representative “Davos Men”–members of the billionaire class–chronicling how their shocking exploitation of the global pandemic has hastened a fifty-year trend of wealth centralization. Alongside this reporting, Goodman delivers textured portraits of those caught in Davos Man’s wake, including a former steelworker in the American Midwest, a Bangladeshi migrant in Qatar, a Seattle doctor on the front lines of the fight against COVID, blue-collar workers in the tenements of Buenos Aires, an African immigrant in Sweden, a textile manufacturer in Italy, an Amazon warehouse employee in New York City, and more.
Goodman’s rollicking and revelatory exposé of the global billionaire class reveals their hidden impact on nearly every aspect of modern society: widening wealth inequality, the rise of anti-democratic nationalism, the shrinking opportunity to earn a livable wage, the vulnerabilities of our health-care systems, access to affordable housing, unequal taxation, and even the quality of the shirt on your back. Meticulously reported yet compulsively readable, Davos Man is an essential read for anyone concerned about economic justice, the capacity of societies to grapple with their greatest challenges, and the sanctity of representative government.
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January 21, 2022
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Tom Paladino, Scalar Energy Researcher
Tom Paladino, Scalar Energy Researcher
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January 20, 2022
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Urge: Our History of Addiction by Carl Erik Fisher
The Urge: Our History of Addiction by Carl Erik Fisher
An authoritative, illuminating, and deeply humane history of addiction—a phenomenon that remains baffling and deeply misunderstood despite having touched countless lives—by an addiction psychiatrist striving to understand his own family and himself
“Carl Erik Fisher’s The Urge is the best-written and most incisive book I’ve read on the history of addiction. In the midst of an overdose crisis that grows worse by the hour and has vexed America for centuries, Fisher has given us the best prescription of all: understanding. He seamlessly blends a gripping historical narrative with memoir that doesn’t self-aggrandize; the result is a full-throated argument against blaming people with substance use disorder. The Urge is a propulsive tour de force that is as healing as it is enjoyable to read.”—Beth Macy, author of Dopesick
Even after a decades-long opioid overdose crisis, intense controversy still rages over the fundamental nature of addiction and the best way to treat it. With uncommon empathy and erudition, Carl Erik Fisher draws on his own experience as a clinician, researcher, and alcoholic in recovery as he traces the history of a phenomenon that, centuries on, we hardly appear closer to understanding—let alone addressing effectively.
As a psychiatrist-in-training fresh from medical school, Fisher was soon face-to-face with his own addiction crisis, one that nearly cost him everything. Desperate to make sense of the condition that had plagued his family for generations, he turned to the history of addiction, learning that the current quagmire is only the latest iteration of a centuries-old story: humans have struggled to define, treat, and control addictive behavior for most of recorded history, including well before the advent of modern science and medicine.
A rich, sweeping account that probes not only medicine and science but also literature, religion, philosophy, and public policy, The Urge illuminates the extent to which the story of addiction has persistently reflected broader questions of what it means to be human and care for one another. Fisher introduces us to the people who have endeavored to address this complex condition through the ages: physicians and politicians, activists and artists, researchers and writers, and of course the legions of people who have struggled with their own addictions. He also examines the treatments and strategies that have produced hope and relief for many people with addiction, himself included. Only by reckoning with our history of addiction, he argues—our successes and our failures—can we light the way forward for those whose lives remain threatened by its hold.
The Urge is at once an eye-opening history of ideas, a riveting personal story of addiction and recovery, and a clinician’s urgent call for a more expansive, nuanced, and compassionate view of one of society’s most intractable challenges.
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January 16, 2022
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Janine Bolon of The 8 Gates
Janine Bolon of The 8 Gates
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January 14, 2022
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Empower: Conquering the Disease of Fear by Tareq Azim, Seth Davis
Empower: Conquering the Disease of Fear by Tareq Azim, Seth Davis
From finding common ground with warlords, introducing the Taliban to change, and working with NFL greats such as Marshawn Lynch, this uplifting and inspirational memoir from coach and personal development expert, Tareq Azim, will help you build a relationship with fear and embrace your own power.
A descendant of Afghan nobles, Tareq Azim’s family was forced to flee their homeland in 1979. He assimilated in the United States through his love of sports, excelling in wrestling, boxing, and football. In 2004, Azim decided to visit his home country, and upon arriving, he discovered countless children living on the streets, waiting for the inevitable recruitment into terrorist networks and anti-peace militias. Azim’s close encounter with the ravages of a war-torn society taught him how pain can generate the most intense forms of fear, anxiety, and depression. He had found his salvation through sports and physical activity, and he knew these children could, too.
He put his method to the test and created the Afghan Women’s Boxing Federation, the official governing body for women’s sports for the National Olympic Committee and the first ever in the history of any Islamic republic, proving that Afghanistan was ready for social change by addressing the harms of accumulated trauma.
Now, his remarkable full story is revealed in this book that is both a memoir and a roadmap. Through his own experiences, he effortlessly explains how fear is an invitation to seek a deeper feeling within—a feeling that is achieved when we engage in righteous and sincere struggle. Only then will our choices be guided by values that help us avoid the pitfalls of moral and personal failure. Featuring actionable advice and varied clear-eyed case studies, including MMA star Jake Shields, former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, and San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York—Empower is the ultimate guide to living a life understanding that fear is there to help you.
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January 13, 2022
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Speaking with Spirit: 52 Prayers to Guide, Inspire, and Uplift You by Agapi Stassinopoulos
Speaking with Spirit: 52 Prayers to Guide, Inspire, and Uplift You by Agapi Stassinopoulos
A collection of 52 prayers and stories to inspire, unlock inner strength, and navigate daily life with spirit, from the author of Wake Up to the Joy of You.
“Prayer is a bridge to your truest self that you can access at any time.”—ARIANNA HUFFINGTON
“This lovely book vibrates with wisdom.”—JESSICA ALBA
“Read this book to discover the power of prayer.”—GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN
Prayer is your ongoing conversation with something larger than yourself. And similar to a mindfulness practice, a daily prayer practice has the power to change your life. Regardless of whether or not you practice organized religion, this gift is available to you as a way to unlock greater awareness and inner strength. With her signature joy and heartfelt wisdom, Agapi Stassinopoulos presents a non-denominational guide to harnessing this power of prayer in your life and using it to find connection, peace, and gratitude.
With a structure and style similar to her bestselling meditation book Wake Up to the Joy of You, Agapi encourages us to pray for everything, not just for special occasions. You can get your God fix anytime and anywhere: at the gym or on the train, when you’re on a deadline or when you’re enjoying your first cup of coffee. Accompanied by her personal stories, she shares fifty-two prayers for a year of personal transformation, from navigating relationships with family and friends and expanding past your fears to uncovering your true self and releasing your inner creativity. With prayers written with her unique poetry, verve, and spiritual insight, Agapi guides us in transforming the fear, worry, and anxiety of everyday life into conscious moments of peace and calm.
Ultimately, she is teaching us the language of our own soul and the larger energy out there, whatever you want to call it, which is always available to us if we know how to listen and to speak with spirit.
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EZQuest USB-C Multimedia Hub Adapter 8 Ports with Power Delivery 3.0 Review
We got to test the EZQuest USB-C Multimedia Hub Adapter 8 Ports with Power Delivery and have been using it for quite sometime on my laptop and LOVE it. Its like a Swiss Knife for adding more ports to your devices. You can even use it on mobile devices. Its great and as a photographer I like the micros SD access ports. We’ve used it for months and its held up to travel and easy to take anywhere. I highly recommend it.
Stream, Connect, and Charge
The EZQuest USB-C Multimedia Hub Adapter connects your Mac’s USB-C port to an HDMI display to extend or mirror the computer’s display screen, while also connecting up to three standard USB 3.0 devices. This hub utilizes the latest Power Delivery version 3.0 with pass-thru charging up to 100 watts (20V/5A) for quickest and safest charging and 5Gbs for data. High speed gigabit Ethernet lets you have the uninterrupted internet or network connection with LED indicator that shows the connection status. Also it features simultaneous read and write SDHC or Micro SDHC card reader, stream movies in full 4K HDMI, stay connected with your Gigabit Ethernet line directly to the internet or your network for high performance, sustained, and secure devices. EZQuest USB-C Multimedia Hub Adapter will allow you to take full advantage of your Macs or any laptops that are equipped with USB-C ports as well as any USB-C smart phones and tablets with OTG support.
Full Video Quality
Mirror your MacBook display to your HDMI display in up to 1080p at 30Hz or UHD (3840×2160) at 30Hz. Simply connect the adapter to the USB-C port on your MacBook and then to your display, TV or projector via an HDMI cable (sold separately).
Stay Connected, Charged, Synced and Transfer Data
Use the standard USB 3.0 ports to connect devices such as your flash drives, camera, external hard drives or a USB cable for syncing. You can also use the USB 3.0 port with BC1.2 for charging your iPhone, iPod and more. The huge variety of portable devices with differences in USB ports, and complicated nature of rechargeable batteries, the USB Battery Charging (BC) version 1.2 is a critical standard for establishing the proper way to charge a battery from a USB port. One USB 3.0 port is equipped with BC1.2 so you can charge your devices with peace of mind. Our hub also has Power Delivery 3.0 so you can charge through the USB-C Port of your MacBook or MacBook Pro’s. Transfer images, videos, music and data from your digital camera or other device up to 5Gbps with SDHC or Micro SDHC card reader.
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January 12, 2022
Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD Review
We got a chance to review the Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD unit and it does a superior job at keeping your files secure and protecting your data. With its easy plug and play adaptability and build in cable it fits in your hand and easy to travel with. Its incredibly durable very simple to use but feature rich in its specifications. USB 3.2 gives you the latest in transfer speeds, encryption etc. On top of that plenty of security protection from Brute Force entry and other details to keep your data from being accessed. Highly recommend the product.
Software-Free, 100% hardware-based 256-bit AES XTS encrypted, onboard keypad PIN authenticated, and ultra-fast USB 3.1 (3.0) data transfer speeds. All Data is encrypted on the fly and the PINs and Data remain encrypted while the drive is at rest. Completely cross-platform compatible and OS agnostic; the Padlock SSD thrives with Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, and Chrome. It also thrives where software-authenticated encrypted devices can’t even function, such as embedded systems, machines without a keyboard, and equipment in possession of a powered USB port and storage file system. All internal componentry is protected from physical tampering with a layer of hardened epoxy, and its firmware is locked down to prevent any modifications making it impervious to malware attacks such as BadUSB.
Data Transfer Rate USB 3.2 – up to 350 MB/sec | *To achieve these data transfer speeds, your computer’s internal drive must be solid state. In the case of your computer having a hard drive, the speed will be limited by your internal HDD
Power Supply 100% Bus Powered
Buffer Size 8MB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 1
Average seek time 0.1 ms Access Time
Shock – operating 1500G/0.5ms | Virtually shock and vibration resistant
Dimensions 2.5 in x 3.3 in x 0.55 in | 64.5 mm x 83.5 mm x 14mm
Warranty 3 Year Limited
Approvals FC CE | FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Validated, cert #3944 | IP66 Certification Policies
Security Policies
ECCN / HTS / Cage Code
5A992.c / 8523.51.0000 / 3VYK8
System Requirements – Compatible with all Operating Systems, including Windows, Mac and Linux Requires USB port (for maximum speeds must be used with a USB 3.0 port) – Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes; accessible capacity will be less and actual capacity depends on the operating environment and formatting.
Drive Type: Solid State Drive
Encryption: 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption
Operating Temperature Range: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Operating Humidity Range: 95% humidity at temperatures under 131°F (55°C)
Vibration: 20G/20-2000Hz
Crush Resistant: to 6500 lbs
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Citizen Cash: The Political Life and Times of Johnny Cash by Michael Stewart Foley
Citizen Cash: The Political Life and Times of Johnny Cash by Michael Stewart Foley
A leading historian argues that Johnny Cash was the most important political artist of his time
Johnny Cash was an American icon, known for his level, bass-baritone voice and somber demeanor, and for huge hits like “Ring of Fire” and “I Walk the Line.” But he was also the most prominent political artist in the United States, even if he wasn’t recognized for it in his own lifetime, or since his death in 2003.
Then and now, people have misread Cash’s politics, usually accepting the idea of him as a “walking contradiction.” Cash didn’t fit into easy political categories—liberal or conservative, Republican or Democrat, hawk or dove. Like most people, Cash’s politics were remarkably consistent in that they were based not on ideology or scripts but on empathy—emotion, instinct, and identification.
Drawing on untapped archives and new research on social movements and grassroots activism, Citizen Cash offers a major reassessment of a legendary figure.
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January 11, 2022
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance by Ruth Gotian
The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance by Ruth Gotian
A distinguished Harvard Business School professor offers a compelling reassessment and defense of purpose as a management ethos, documenting the vast performance gains and social benefits that become possible when firms manage to get purpose right.
Few business topics have aroused more skepticism in recent years than the notion of corporate purpose, and for good reason. Too many companies deploy purpose, or a reason for being, as a promotional vehicle to make themselves feel virtuous and to look good to the outside world. Some have only foggy ideas about what purpose is and conflate it with strategy and other concepts like “mission,” “vision,” and “values.” Even well-intentioned leaders don’t understand purpose’s full potential and engage half-heartedly and superficially with it. Outsiders spot this and become cynical about companies and the broader capitalist endeavor.
Having conducted extensive field research, Ranjay Gulati reveals the fatal mistakes leaders unwittingly make when attempting to implement a reason for being. Moreover, he shows how companies can embed purpose much more deeply than they currently do, delivering impressive performance benefits that reward customers, suppliers, employees, shareholders, and communities alike. To get purpose right, leaders must fundamentally change not only how they execute it but also how they conceive of and relate to it. They must practice what Gulati calls deep purpose, furthering each organization’s reason for being more intensely, thoughtfully, and comprehensively than ever before.
In this authoritative, accessible, and inspiring guide, Gulati takes readers inside some of the world’s most purposeful companies to understand the secrets to their successes. He explores how leaders can pursue purpose more deeply by
navigating the inevitable tradeoffs more deliberately and effectively to balance between short- and long-term value;
building purpose more systematically into every key organizational function to mobilize stakeholders and enhance performance;
updating organizations to foster more autonomy and collaboration, which in turn allow individual employees to work more purposefully;
using powerful storytelling to communicate a reason for being, arousing emotions and building a community of inspired and committed stakeholders; and
building cultures that don’t merely support purpose, but also allow employees to link the corporate purpose to their own personal reasons for being.
As Gulati argues, a deeper engagement with purpose holds the key not merely to the well-being of individual companies but also to humanity’s future. With capitalism under siege and relatively low levels of trust in business, purpose can serve as a radically new operating system for the enterprise, enhancing performance while also delivering meaningful benefits to society. It’s the kind of inspired thinking that businesses—and the rest of us—urgently need.
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