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CTP (S3E124) Stay Or Leave The UN
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We argue for staying in the UN to protect U.S. leverage while cutting waste and tightening accountability. Veto power, incentives, and realistic reforms beat the false purity of withdrawal.
• difference between defunding waste and abandoning influence
• why veto power blocks harmful resolutions
• practical ways to exert more control and pressure
• bold ideas like relocating UN headquarters
• interdependence and the limits of isolationism
• logic over feelings as the standard for debate
• invitation to challenge the argument with evidence
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CTP (S3EOctSpecial17) Contact Front: Not Sequel To Contact Rear
[BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 3 sub-episode 5 (Fri. 20251031)]
We talk with Rick Partlow about Contact Front, the origin of Cam Alvarez, and how a digital hit found new life in bookstores. We also break down Amazon’s power, Kindle Unlimited binge culture, and practical tips for writers who want to build long-running series.
• meaning behind the title Contact Front
• how Aethon moved from Amazon-only to wide print
• why KU “whale readers” sustain long series
• importance of Amazon reviews and rankings
• Cam Alvarez’s backstory, trauma, and trust arc
• shared-universe strategy across multiple series
• balancing realistic physics with bold tech
• where to find Rick’s newsletter http://RickPartlow.com

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CTP (S3EOctSpecial16) Hope Isn’t A Strategy, But Coffee Might Be
[BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 3 sub-episode 4 (Thu. 20251030)]
We dive into how a painful layoff turned into a finished book, a wellness startup, and a sharper mindset built on action over wishful thinking. The talk blends faith, prevention, and practical steps to win by doing the simple things most people skip.
• Books Authors Weeks kickoff and guest intro
• Origin story, layoff, and two-week book sprint
• Pivoting from career identity to purpose
• Letting go of debt-driven consumer habits
• Prevention mindset for health and aging
• Liquid vitamins vs pills and absorption
• Why winners do simple consistent actions
• Faith with works, process over instant results
• Free promotion, guesting, and platform focus
• Where to find the book and Kat online

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CTP (S3EOctSpecial15) Not Shakespeare, Not Sorry, Still Hitting Publish
[BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 3 sub-episode 3 (Wed. 20251029)]
We turn a last-minute interview cancellation into a clear statement of purpose: write for the present, welcome many voices, and let listeners decide. We share why style should serve meaning, not replace it, and preview October’s multi-author lineup with a moving story teaser.
• books authors weeks plan for October
• why the canceled interview sharpened our focus
• modern writing vs Renaissance-era expectations
• guest appearance as conversation not endorsement
• openness to genres and viewpoints beyond our own
• name and brand clarity for finding our books
• short story teaser on love, loss and legacy
• listener choice as the final gatekeeper
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CTP (S3EOctSpecial14) Guarding What You’ve Built
[BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 3 sub-episode 2 (Tue. 20251028)]
A practical talk with attorney-author Evan Turk on protecting family wealth before crisis hits, plus a look at his First Amendment nonprofit and why prevention beats repair. We share real cases, simple tools, and clear steps people can follow under stress.
• estate planning basics and why trusts must be funded
• titling property at closing to avoid probate costs
• coordinating beneficiary forms with the overall plan
• divorce exposure and designing separate property safeguards
• Medicaid planning timelines and long‑term care realities
• how to hire lawyers for value rather than hours
• examples of small mistakes becoming five‑figure problems
• free speech cases and the mission of American Rights Alliance
• funding challenges in public‑interest litigation
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CTP (S3EOctSpecial13) Chasing Meaning Beyond The Byline
[BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 3 sub-episode 1 (Mon. 20251027)]
We sit down with longtime sports columnist Patrick Sangimino to talk about his novel Dogs Chase Cars and how a career can eclipse the people who matter. We dig into newspapers’ decline, the rise of paywalls and clicks, and why relationships must come first.
• golden age of newspapers contrasted with today’s thin print and paywalls
• layoffs, consolidation and the shifting business model of local news
• title origin as a metaphor for chasing success without purpose
• relationships strained by ambition and the cost of neglect
• journalism standards versus social engagement metrics
• hashtags, discoverability and the difference between reporting and verification
• adapting to technology without losing craft and values
• editing, titling and practical tips for new authors
• where to find Patrick online and how to follow his work http://PatrickSangimino.com

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CTP (S3E123) #ENEMEdia: Spin, Faith, And Facts
We challenge media spin, examine how data gets shaped into narratives, and argue for full-context faith and personal humility as tools for finding truth. We also unpack crime statistics, algorithmic bubbles, and why support keeps independent voices alive.
• defining biased coverage and “ENEMEdia”
• allegations of fudged climate data and incentives
• practicing full-context Christianity and repentance
• social media bubbles and misinformation loops
• disputes over right-wing violence statistics and methods
• crime reporting, plea deals, and category games
• humility versus hubris and how to apologize well
• health constraints, books, and why listener support matters
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CTP (S3EOctSpecial12) Military Sci‑Fi, Faith, And The Human Condition
[BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 2 sub-episode 5 (Fri. 20251024)]
We sit down with Jeffrey H. Haskell to explore why military sci‑fi still hits hard: ships as characters, faith on the bridge, and the line between honor and horror. From Alaska to a thousand years ahead, we trace how real people behave when the stakes rise.
• Books Authors Weeks context and setup
• Jeffrey’s Alaska upbringing and Army background
• Late dyslexia discovery shaping writing craft
• What makes military sci‑fi distinct and durable
• Sci‑fi as a mirror for human nature and ethics
• Far‑future setting in our galaxy and its politics
• Faith on a warship with diverse beliefs aboard
• Star Trek influences, pain, and identity
• Villains with nuance and historical parallels
• Reading widely to build judgment and resilience
• Classic authors, censorship worries, and morals
• Ships as characters and classical prose choices
• Mystery‑box pitfalls and leadership realism
• Where to find Grimm’s War and author links JefferyHHaskel.com

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