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656. The Ku Klux Klan: Birth of a Nation (Part 3)

884: The Idiot
M. Gessen returns to our show with a true-crime story that takes place entirely within their own family. This story comes to us from the producers at Serial Productions—who invented the true-crime podcast more than a decade ago—and from The New York Times.
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- Act One: M Gessen tells Ira Glass about the surprising events that prompted them to begin reporting on their own family for their new podcast, The Idiot. They play the first episode of the series. (14 minutes)
- Act Two: Ira Glass and M Gessen continue to talk through the story of M’s cousin, Allen Gessen. They play more clips from the podcast, and we finally hear about the big, shocking thing that snapped their family apart. (20 minutes)
- Act Three: M Gessen tells Ira Glass about Allen’s trial, and we hear a recording of his conversation with the undercover agent. (21 minutes)
Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.org
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Block the BS: Mastering Peace and Purpose with Wallo267
Winning ain't for everybody because people aren't willing to put in the work and discipline.
Mick Hunt welcomes entrepreneur and content creator Wallo267 (Wallace Peeples) to discuss self-mastery, strategic decision-making, and why peace of mind should be your ultimate goal. This episode challenges traditional notions of success and offers insights on living authentically.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- The critical role of "no" in personal growth
- How 5-10 "yeses" can change your life
- Why peace of mind matters more than loyalty
- Understanding the biggest business in the world: fear
- The importance of auditing your inner circle
QUOTES THAT HIT
"I started committing crimes because I wanted to be accepted by some people that I thought was cool, that was followers themselves." - Wallo267 (Wallace Peeples)
"Nothing supersede a good nap. That good recharge when you go to sleep." - Wallo267 (Wallace Peeples)
"You gotta have people around that understand you're crazy and believe me you're crazy." - Wallo267 (Wallace Peeples)
CHAPTERS
00:00 The Push to Help
02:06 Discovering Your Calling Later in Life
04:33 Letting Go of Old Beliefs
06:56 The Importance of Peace
11:09 Health is Wealth
15:16 Why Winning Ain't for Everybody
19:38 Block Out the Bullshit and Fear
21:36 Auditing Your Circle and Relationships
28:47 No is a Complete Sentence
32:07 The Power of a Few Key Yeses
34:22 Yes to You, No to Them
36:01 The Life-Changing Rooms
41:50 Rapid Fire: Unplugged Five
QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ANSWERS
Q: How does saying "no" impact one's life and personal development?
A: Saying "no" transforms your life, even if it brings initial bickering. Establishing "no" early helps younger people, changing everything for them.
Q: What is Wallo267's perspective on "winning ain't for everybody"?
A: Wallo267 believes winning isn't for everyone because it requires significant discipline and work that many are unwilling to put in. Successful people often seek the "boring" monotony of consistent effort.
Q: How can listeners connect with Wallo267's new book and community initiatives?
A: Listeners can get Wallo267's book, "Yes to You, No to Them," through Amazon.com and other major booksellers. They can join a social media movement starting July 16th to discuss weekly passages and share what the book means to them.
Connect & Discover Wallo267 (Wallace Peeples):
Instagram: @wallo267
LinkedIn: @wallce-peoples
YouTube: @wallo267
TikTok: @wallo267
X: @Wallo267
Facebook: @whereswallo
Book: Yes to You, No to Them: The Discipline of Saying No and the Freedom that Follows
Brand: arplnsnhotls.com
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Spotify: MickUnplugged
Instagram: @mickunplugged
Facebook: @mickunplugged
YouTube: @MickUnpluggedPodcast
LinkedIn: @mickhunt
Website: MickHuntOfficial.com
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