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The Department of Energy issued six emergency orders to keep coal plants open that were set for retirement, in order to keep AI data centers running. Get the low down on the energy grid with @hardpoints.bsky.social👇 🔗 Watch it here: youtu.be/xkJo3Wm_2To

Ukraine's most dangerous fighter is a 22-year-old gamer operating drones. Hear the story on Battle Buddies with @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia👇 🔗 youtu.be/eh8mkiEVyrc?...

Uruguay boycotted the 1934 World Cup under Mussolini and came back to win in 1950. Decades later, Senegal walked off the pitch in protest at the African Cup of Nations final. Episode 1 of Our Copa is out now. The 1934 World Cup, and the parallels with 2026.

Your unconscious thoughts may be the cause of your relationship conflicts. Learn how to communicate better with EJ and Tarah Kerwin, couples therapists & founders of Relationship Renovation on Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/7gVJN4gTt8o?...

90% of couples have never experienced emotional safety. But how would they know what it feels like if the relationships they experienced in childhood never resembled it? Learn more from EJ and Tarah Kerwin on Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/7gVJN4gTt8o?...

Your nervous system learned what relationships were "safe" long before adulthood. Couples therapists, EJ & Tarah Kerwin, explain how family genograms reveal what type of relationships you have today. 📺 Watch or listen to the episode on Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/7gVJN4gTt8o?...

If most wind developers avoid military training areas to begin with, then why is the Pentagon suddenly cracking down on warm farms? 🤔 Hear our theories on @hardpoints.bsky.social👇 🔗 youtu.be/agqa50JW9zE?...

From the 1934 World Cup under Mussolini to the Algerian Independence movement, Brazil's Corinthian democracy, the 1986 Cup in Mexico, and the US Women's fight for equal pay – Our Copa will visit the fields where hope and joy punctured tyranny.

Former military pilots explain whether or not if wind turbines are a major radar threat on @hardpoints.bsky.social 🔗 Watch it here: youtu.be/agqa50JW9zE?...

Vulnerability + disciplined action + community = exponential growth. 📈 🌱 Dennis Connors, Paralympic silver medalist, opens up on Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/Hg5I0rPonSk?...

More and more small family farms are faced with losing their land to mega corporate ranches. The ONLY thing preventing this is wind farm leases. @hardpoints.bsky.social breaks down the latest news in energy politics👇️ 🔗 youtu.be/agqa50JW9zE?...

Shared passions can create deeply connected communities. ❤️ 🚴 Paralympic silver medalist, Dennis Connors, shared his story with Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/Hg5I0rPonSk?...

The Pentagon declared an energy emergency. Meanwhile, they're blocking 250 wind farms across 30 states — enough to power 15 million homes — from being built because of “national security.” 🙄 @hardpoints.bsky.social breaks down what’s really happening inside the crackdown. 🔗 youtu.be/agqa50JW9zE

For Paralympics silver medalist, Dennis Connors, cycling wasn't just exercise, it was a way to heal from his PTSD. 🚴 🏅 Hear his story on Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/Hg5I0rPonSk?...

Is the U.S. the real reason why China hasn’t invaded Taiwan yet? @hardpoints.bsky.social breaks down the geopolitics behind this dangerous flashpoint👇️ 🔗 youtu.be/EDkcjW2WTcA?...

Taiwan's biggest downfall might just be energy... and China's got all of the energy resources they need. Learn more about energy security on @hardpoints.bsky.social👇 🔗 youtu.be/EDkcjW2WTcA?...

What're the chances that China could successfully invade Taiwan? 🇨🇳 🇹🇼 @hardpoints.bsky.social breaks down the logistics👇 🔗 youtu.be/EDkcjW2WTcA?...

China gave its clearest warning to Trump about Taiwan. 🇹🇼 ⚠️ Watch the new @hardpoints.bsky.social to get the full story👇️ 🔗 youtu.be/EDkcjW2WTcA?...

Trump campaigned against war –– then started one of the most poorly planned wars of all time. 💀 🪖 Join the discussion on @hardpoints.bsky.social👇️ 🔗 youtu.be/YvKrS-ArWls?...

Uncomfortable emotions are hard to sit with... but learning to control your reaction and getting curious about what you're trying to avoid is ✨mindfulness at work✨ Learn more from Nir Eyal on Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/EzFeY8CjkeQ?...

Curbing oil consumption could tip the scales on accelerating EV adoption and the transition to clean energy. 🔋 🌱 For more climate positive discussions tune into @hardpoints.bsky.social👇️ 🔗 youtu.be/YvKrS-ArWls?...

An ADHD diagnosis can explain your struggles without defining who your are. Nir Eyal talks more about how to stop fueling anxiety on Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/EzFeY8CjkeQ?...

China was right to bet on clean and renewable energy years ago. Will the rest of the world stay hung up on fossil fuels or start prioritizing in the future of green energy? 🤔🔋 Hear more from @hardpoints.bsky.social here: youtu.be/YvKrS-ArWls?...

90% of the time you check your phone is because you're trying to escape uncomfortable feelings. What are you trying to distract yourself from? Hear more from Nir Eyal on Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/EzFeY8CjkeQ?...

When climate risks threaten insurance company's profits, what happens to the communities they'll no longer cover? Hear more from @hardpoints.bsky.social about the housing markets👇️ 🔗 youtu.be/X7BXtsYVgBY?...

The California FAIR Plan is the only back up plan many Californians have as insurance companies cancel policies due to climate-exposed markets. Catch the full story on @hardpoints.bsky.social👇 🔗 youtu.be/X7BXtsYVgBY?...

Could increased air power and KC-135 tankers tip the scales on the conflict with Iran? Hear more about geopolitics on Battle Buddies with @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia👇 🔗 youtu.be/XpxDU4WhCEE?...

The 2025 Palisades Fire caused $40B in insured losses — and California homeowners helped cover the gap. @hardpoints.bsky.social covers the story👇 🔗 youtu.be/X7BXtsYVgBY?...

Did the Iran war accidentally put China in the top spot for clean energy? @hardpoints.bsky.social breaks down energy & oil markets👇️ 🔗 youtu.be/YvKrS-ArWls

If you're wondering what the future of war looks like, Ukraine's intel operations are it. 🇺🇦 🪖 Learn more about modern warfare on Battle Buddies with @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia👇 🔗 youtu.be/XpxDU4WhCEE?...

400,000 home insurance policies have been canceled in California since 2021. 😳 But the real danger isn’t just about insurance... @hardpoints.bsky.social discusses the housing market, climate risks, and clean energy👇️ 🔗 youtu.be/X7BXtsYVgBY

Will the Pentagon strip @SenMarkKelly of his rank and pension? @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia discuss the hearings on Battle Buddies👇 🔗 youtu.be/XpxDU4WhCEE?...

Will Trump ruin U.S.-Saudi relations due to Iran conflict and damages to their oil pipelines? @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia discuss the story on Battle Buddies👇️ 🔗 youtu.be/YZxMmlS8rkY?...

If not JCPOA, why JCPOA shaped? 🤔 Join the conversation with @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia on Battle Buddies 🔗 youtu.be/YZxMmlS8rkY?...

Trump is currently at a 60% disapproval rating due to his poor handling of the Iran conflict and as a result, the increase of gas prices. Will this conflict resolve? Hear more of @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia on Battle Buddies👇️ 🔗 youtu.be/YZxMmlS8rkY?...

Is Trump exploiting the War Powers Act? @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia discuss it on Battle Buddies👇️ 🔗 youtu.be/YZxMmlS8rkY?...

As more allies see the U.S. as unstable, will we be able to maintain close ties with Canada? Join the discussion on @hardpoints.bsky.social, here: youtu.be/YBM7DRiDXP8?...

Mindfulness has become a commercialized buzzword in recent years. But can presence really be sold? Hear more from former monk, Sean Fargo, on Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/wmuFLEHXLcg?...

If the U.S. steps back from leading the global order, China will likely fill the gap. But would a China-led world actually be better? Hear more from @hardpoints.bsky.social here: youtu.be/YBM7DRiDXP8?...

Your inward goals matter just as much as your outward goals. Get in touch with your emotions with former monk, Sean Fargo on the latest episode of Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/wmuFLEHXLcg?...

Could Canadian oil become Asia’s safer long-term energy partner? Join the discussion on @hardpoints.bsky.social 🔗 Watch it here: youtu.be/YBM7DRiDXP8?...

Are you filling your emotional void with addictions? Former Monk, Sean Fargo gets real with Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/wmuFLEHXLcg?...

Canada supplies 98% of America’s natural gas imports and 93% of its imported electricity. So why are we treating them like an enemy? Hear the discussion on @hardpoints.bsky.social👇️ 🔗 youtu.be/YBM7DRiDXP8

The U.S.’s defense acquisitions system is too slow, too expensive, and hurting our military's chance to adapt to modern warfare. Hear the discussion on @hardpoints.bsky.social👇️ 🔗 youtu.be/ShZnFlVvfLQ?...

The mental health crisis isn’t slowing down... and as AI continues to strengthen social media addictions, it could get much worse before it gets better. Hear more from Ishan Shivanand on Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/F32YOkYBYIg?...

Meditation slows you down and opens you up to your mind chatter, which is why lots of people don't enjoy it. But learning how to sit with that is part of the journey.✨️😌 Hear more from Ishan Shivanand on Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/F32YOkYBYIg?...

Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to accelerate U.S. energy infrastructure and energy security. @hardpoints.bsky.social explain why energy security IS national security👇 🔗 Watch it here: youtu.be/ShZnFlVvfLQ?...

Who’s prescribing the life you’re living? Ishan Shivanand makes us stop and think on this week's episode of Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/F32YOkYBYIg?...

A Tomahawk missile is basically a mini jet with GPS, fuel, deployable wings, and long-range targeting. Which is exactly why replacing them takes so long. @hardpoints.bsky.social talk more about modern warfare technology here👇 🔗 youtu.be/ShZnFlVvfLQ?...

Can any event ever truly be secure for a president? @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia talk about security on Battle Buddies👇️ 🔗 youtu.be/JUPe0ieYxGw?...

How close did the DC Hilton shooter actually get until the Secret Security stopped him? @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia talk logistics on Battle Buddies 🔗 Watch it here: youtu.be/JUPe0ieYxGw?...

Will Anthropic's Mythos – their new AI hacking system – create an arms race with China? Hear the full discussion on @hardpoints.bsky.social👇️ 🔗 youtu.be/A0Wl0aRuvLE?...

Half of our missile stockpile—gone in 7 weeks. So... what happens when we eventually run out of bullets? @hardpoints.bsky.social discusses it here: youtu.be/ShZnFlVvfLQ?...

AI phishing might be fooling you... Learn about AI embedded phishing attacks and their towering effectiveness on @hardpoints.bsky.social👇️ youtu.be/A0Wl0aRuvLE?...

How many of the shots involved friendly fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner? @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia discuss the recent shooting on Battle Buddies👇️ 🔗 youtu.be/JUPe0ieYxGw?...

New technology could mean new risks –– and AI may become the next technology to reshape the world. Join the conversation on @hardpoints.bsky.social here: youtu.be/A0Wl0aRuvLE?...

ED, brain fog, and fatigue may be warning signs of low nitric oxide—not just aging. Dr. Nathan Bryan explains on Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/nJ8JG8hDmJ4?...

Using mouthwash -> killing oral bacteria -> less nitric oxide -> worse health. Dr. Nathan Bryan joins Men Talking Mindfulness to break down the science👇 🔗 youtu.be/nJ8JG8hDmJ4?...

Using underwater cables is a risk, but would routing power over land be any less complicated? Join the discussion on @hardpoints.bsky.social here: youtu.be/bdouiQk1ukI?...

What type of leader will be able to effectively counteract MAGA? Hear more about the future of politics with @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia on Battle Buddies 🔗 Watch it here: youtu.be/dx7sxqpinh4?...

Would you want Trump to help plan your rescue mission? 😅 Reports from the Wall Street Journal have said he was purposely left out of planning that involved the F-15 pilot. @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social & David Bellavia discuss Trump's unpredictability on Battle Buddies 🔗 youtu.be/dx7sxqpinh4?...

Wouldn't you think if 95% of the world’s internet ran along the ocean floor, that it would be protected? Well.. think again. 😬 @hardpoints.bsky.social covered the story on their latest episode. 🔗 Watch it here: youtu.be/bdouiQk1ukI?...

Who knew defending underwater cables would be so tricky when they stretch hundreds to thousands of miles long? NATO did... 😅 Hear more from @hardpoints.bsky.social here: youtu.be/bdouiQk1ukI?...

JD Vance and Trump's political strategies are far from similar. Can you pin point their differences? Join in on Battle Buddies with @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia 🔗 Watch it here: youtu.be/dx7sxqpinh4?...

95% of global internet traffic runs through undersea cables. They’re fragile, unguarded, and increasingly being targeted. 🔗 Watch this week's episode of @hardpoints.bsky.social here: youtu.be/bdouiQk1ukI

What if we’re thinking about Iran all wrong? Watch the discussion on Battle Buddies with @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia👇️ youtu.be/EwHzw2ZfaYU?...

Is Viktor Orbán’s loss to Magyar a rejection of his MAGA-style politics or just 16 years of fatigue in the people of Hungary? Join the conversation on Battle Buddies with @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia 🔗 Watch it here: youtu.be/dx7sxqpinh4?...

Ukraine weaponized visibility. Iran hasn’t. If the world can’t see it… it isn't helping paint the real picture of war. Hear the discussion on Battle Buddies with @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia👇️ youtu.be/EwHzw2ZfaYU?...

Is Iran stronger or more unstable than we think? Join the discussion on Battle Buddies with @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia👇️ youtu.be/EwHzw2ZfaYU?...

We can't continue to lose 70% of our energy... Hear more about geopolitics and energy solutions with @hardpoints.bsky.social👇️ youtu.be/PoQTeYQEEC4?...

$15B in nuclear fusion funding means more bandwidth, more innovation, and more advancements. What other energy tech should get more investment next? Join the conversation on @hardpoints.bsky.social here👇️ youtu.be/PoQTeYQEEC4?...

Is your mind affecting your relationship with food? 🧠 🍔 Kyle Ridley joins Men Talking Mindfulness to talk about disordered eating and body image👇 🔗 youtu.be/PEXNzUbSnD4?...

If the US & Israel can’t topple Iran’s regime… how can civilians? Moein Mahmoudi joins @hardpoints.bsky.social to talk nuclear power👇️ youtu.be/PXSODrUBN60?...

The difference between discipline and disorder can be a fine line... especially when talking about eating disorders. Learn more from Kyle Ridley on Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/PEXNzUbSnD4?...

Eating disorder hospitalizations have increased 416% over the last 20 years for young men alone. 😳 How much of that is due to the rise of social media usage & comparison culture? 🤔 😅 Hear more from Kyle Ridley on Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/PEXNzUbSnD4?...

If you had family in a place where military operations were unpredictable, would you be worried? That's the reality for Moein Mahmoudi. Hear more from him on @hardpoints.bsky.social👇️ youtu.be/PXSODrUBN60?...

If most people want regime change in Iran… why hasn't it happened yet? Because that small minority group is willing to go the distance to make sure those currently in power, stay in power. Hear more from Moein Mahmoudi on @hardpoints.bsky.social here: youtu.be/PXSODrUBN60?...

There’s $2 trillion flowing into energy every year––so why aren't we seeing any real changes? @hardpoints.bsky.social breaks down nuclear fusion, AI tech, green hydrogen and more on their newest episode. 🔗 Watch it here: youtu.be/PoQTeYQEEC4

Iran told their people "not to protest." They showed up anyway... and the dead toll is in the thousands. This week on @hardpoints.bsky.social, Moein Mahmoudi joins us to explain why war won’t deliver real regime change — and what actually could. Watch now👇 youtu.be/PXSODrUBN60

Stress shifts your thinking and puts your defenses up––stopping you from being understanding and more likely to point blame. Learn more about staying present with Will Schneider & Jon Macaskill on Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/NUSr34vveqc?...

Russians: losing morale & sight of the mission. Ukrainians: steadfast and committed to fighting for their home. Join the conversation on Battle Buddies with @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia 🔗 Watch it here: youtu.be/rFbuqAZVTsE?...

You can't be curious in survival mode. Breathe through the stress & reset your mind. 🧘 Learn more about mindfulness from Will Schneider & Jon Macaskill on Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/NUSr34vveqc?...

The military fight to bring one another home. @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia both know that well. Principle > Politics Watch the episode of Battle Buddies here: youtu.be/rFbuqAZVTsE?...

Anxiety pulls you into the future. Mindfulness brings you back to the present—where you can remind yourself: you are safe. 😌✨️ 🗣️ Join hosts Will Schneider & Jon Macaskill on Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/NUSr34vveqc?...

Rescue mission chain of events: The C-130 lands🛬-> gets stuck in the mud☔️-> can’t be recovered🚫-> gets destroyed💥 -> the special ops force carries on with heading towards the F-15 pilot's location 🗺️ No pressure right?😅 Hear more from Battle Buddies👇️ youtu.be/rFbuqAZVTsE?...

Which would you rather use for the rest of your life: Oil or EV as your source of energy? @hardpoints.bsky.social talks global energy demands👇️ youtu.be/DFFw0G6Ss64

The rescue mission for downed F-15 pilot can be summed up into this one quote from former CENTCOM commander, Frank McKenzie: “It takes one year to build a plane––but 250 years to build the tradition of not leaving anyone behind.” Hear more from Battle Buddies👇️ youtu.be/rFbuqAZVTsE?...

Cyber and drones attacks are the new modern warfare. Are we prepared for this kind of wide spread conflict? Join the conversation on @hardpoints.bsky.social👇️ youtu.be/DFFw0G6Ss64

Doesn't it make more sense for nuclear security to be under the Department of Energy—not Defense? We talk more about energy and homeland security on this week's episode of @hardpoints.bsky.social👇️ youtu.be/DFFw0G6Ss64

China-linked operators are inside the U.S. power grid, but why? Learn about grid vulnerabilities, the advantage of strategic outages, and the U.S. energy security gap on the new @hardpoints.bsky.social 🔗 Watch it here: youtu.be/DFFw0G6Ss64

The future of war is in the hands of drone technology. Will we need a new Geneva Convention? Join the conversation on Battle Buddies with @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia 🔗 Watch it here: youtu.be/5IGWrLWa7LU?...

Can the U.S. rely on NATO? Join the discussion with @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia on Battle Buddies 🔗 youtu.be/5IGWrLWa7LU?...

Stop performing for approval, and start becoming who you really are. That’s where your real power is. Hear more about personal growth from Satiya Sam on the latest Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/DrOHzBg39Z4?...

Drone warfare is the biggest game changer since gun powder. And Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb is only the start of what damage this new tech can do... @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia ask: Could this happen in the U.S.? 🎙️ Watch Battle Buddies here: youtu.be/5IGWrLWa7LU?...

Shame tells you to hide and abandon yourself. But healing can only be done in the light.✨️ Hear more from Satiya Sam on Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/DrOHzBg39Z4?...

“Porn brain” = instant gratification Satiya Sam teaches Men Talking Mindfulness that when recovering from addiction, quick fixes only reinforce that dopamine seeking part of your brain and keep you stuck in the same cycle. Hear the full conversation👇 🔗 youtu.be/DrOHzBg39Z4?...

From Iraq to Iran, the shift to asymmetric warfare & the rise of the internet is the biggest battlefield change in recent history. The real question is: Will the U.S. adapt in time? 🎙️ Watch Battle Buddies with @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social & David Bellavia👇️ youtu.be/5IGWrLWa7LU?...

Israel has some tough choices coming... They can’t be all three: • Democratic • Jewish • Keep their current borders @hardpoints.bsky.social unpacks this uncomfortable topic on the latest episode👇️ youtu.be/D1wdsRc0tOk

The Strait of Hormuz is unstable...then why isn't China panicking? @hardpoints.bsky.social breaks down China's movement away from fossil fuels. 🔗 Watch the whole episode here: youtu.be/D1wdsRc0tOk

Iran has all the advantages they need, starting with their control over the Strait of Hormuz. @hardpoints.bsky.social breaks down Iran's strategic power👇️ youtu.be/D1wdsRc0tOk