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Introducing Jan Sramek on California Forever and the future of cities from Possible.

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What if we could build the ideal sustainable city from scratch? This week’s guest is aiming to do that, and he has unique insight into what making that dream a reality can look like. Jan Sramek is the founder of California Forever, a company aiming to build an affordable, urban community in Solano County, California. Reid—an investor in California Forever—and Aria sat down with Jan to talk about the vision for the city, where it draws inspiration from, and some of the controversy that has sprung up around the initiative since it was announced in 2023. Why build a new city rather than developing existing ones? How will this new city be connected to the surrounding community? And when might the first residents be able to move in?

Read the transcript of this episode here.

For more about: 

California Forever/East Solano Plan (https://eastsolanoplan.com/) 

Zipline (https://www.flyzipline.com/) 

Living Carbon (https://www.livingcarbon.com/) 

JFK speech at Rice University (https://www.rice.edu/jfk-speech) 

For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/ 

Topics:

03:45 - Hellos and intros

04:25 - Where does Jan draw inspiration from

05:57 - Jan’s journey to real estate

08:18 - What is California Forever’s timeline?

10:44 - AI weighs in on initiatives to refresh existing cities

13:07 - Cities to look to for inspiration

14:48 - How to create economic opportunity in a new city

17:58 - The importance of local jobs

21:23 - Responding to criticism

24:30 - Most exciting developments

25:55 - Most common misconceptions

27:04 - Community feedback and climate efforts

30:53 - How to connect to public infrastructure

32:38 - How feasible is California Forever, exactly?

35:14 - Learning from past and present initiatives

39:52 - Nonprofit and government stakeholders

42:24 - Why is building from scratch greener?

45:08 - Rapid-fire questions

Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic, from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI. Whether it's Inflection’s Pi, OpenAI’s ChatGPT or other AI tools, each episode will use AI to enhance and advance our discussion about what humanity could possibly get right if we leverage technology—and our collective effort—effectively.

DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

The news this week is almost as hot as the weather, so Boise State Public Radio’s George Prentice is here to break down the stories you need to know. We’re talking about the three finalists for Boise Police Chief, a sharp increase in Idahoans traveling to Montana for abortions, plus host Lindsay Van Allen shares her delicious tip to stay cool through this brutal heatwave. 

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Introducing Michelle Obama: How to Stay with Your Partner When They Are Changing & 4 Check-ins You Should Be Doing in Your Relationship from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

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Do you want to learn how to strengthen your relationship over time? 

Do you want to have better communication and expectations with your partner? 

On this very special episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty sits down with the former First Lady of the country, Michelle Obama. During Michelle’s time as First Lady, Michelle launched several initiatives, including "Let's Move!" which aimed to combat childhood obesity, and "Reach Higher," promoting higher education. Her memoir "Becoming," released in 2018, became one of the best-selling books of that year and took the world by storm. Today we sit down to talk about her most recent book, “The Light We Carry.” 

In this raw conversation, Michelle opens up about her thoughts on marriage, fame, and public service. She talks about the toxicity of social media and technology that affects our mental health and how to be open to the changes and possibilities people bring with them. She also talks about how negative news and social updates are affecting our society and the community we are in.

We also dive deep into relationships and  why we put so much pressure on our marriage, how to choose the right person for you and make the relationship work even when it isn’t perfect, and how to practice constructive arguments with your partner.

In this interview, you’ll learn:

• How to think freely and independently
• How to take care of your mental health
• How to become a supportive partner
• How deal with negativity
• How to become an effective leader
• How to make your marriage last  

Together we’ll learn how to find calm amid life's noise, give people the space to be seen and heard, and explore topics that resonate with the very fabric of our personal growth journey.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:18 What is the Best Part of Being You?
• 02:16 What’s Your Longest Friendship?
• 03:16 The Struggle of Leaving the People You Love Behind
• 06:36 Be Open to the Possibilities of People
• 11:36 What’s the Hardest Part of Being You?
• 14:23 When You Lose a Piece of Yourself
• 16:48 What Keeps You Up at Night?
• 19:00 Allow Your Brain to Rest from the Noise
• 24:26 Mindful Usage of Technology
• 26:48 We Consume More Negative News Daily
• 31:03 How Do You Sustain a Successful Relationship?
• 35:33 The Non-Negotiables in Any Relationship
• 37:08 You Are Responsible for Your Own Happiness
• 42:50 What is Your Fight Style?
• 48:42 Giving People Space to Be Seen and Heard
• 53:15 What Offends You the Most?
• 54:39 The Best Personal Growth Moments
• 59:59 Conclusion with Michelle Obama

Episode Resources:

• Michelle Obama | Instagram
• Michelle Obama | Facebook.
• Michelle Obama | Books
• Obama Foundation 
• The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

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It’s a scorching hot thirsty Thursday, so what better way to beat the heat than with some ice cold ‘dirty sodas’? Salt Lake City-based Deseret News features writer Meg Walter joins us to break down the history and culture of this sugary Utah phenomena, which has taken hold in the Treasure Valley. From the best syrup combos to cream and even candy, host Lindsay Van Allen is exploring this growing Boise trend imported from our neighbor state.

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Introducing “Sequestering Yourself in a Corner” | Work Parties from More Better with Stephanie & Melissa.

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The dreaded work party. It’s a party! There’s an open bar! But it’s also…work. How do you let loose and mingle freely when your boss is staring at you from behind the shrimp cocktail tower? This week Stephanie and Melissa discuss their Brooklyn 99 parties past and their struggles with striking the perfect professional balance at these events. Some takeaways: 1) No amount of free alcohol is worth getting fired. 2) Make a game plan before you go 3) Sometimes the answer is to simply sequester yourself in a corner with your friends

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It’s likely going to be another record-breaking day as the heat wave that’s gripped the West continues it’s hold on the Treasure Valley. We could see temperatures as high as 111 degrees — which puts us in league with Phoenix. National Weather Service meteorologist Jay Breidenbach is here to tell us when the excessive heat warning will end and how you can keep cool and safe while it’s here. 

Here’s info on free cooling centers around the Treasure Valley. 

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Learn more about the sponsor of this July 10th episode: Babbel

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Introducing Biden Digs In from Pod Save America.

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President Biden stays on the offensive, calling into his favorite morning show to excoriate the naysayers, rallying support among old allies, and vowing to everyone who will listen that he’s staying the race no matter what. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy lay out President Biden’s strategy and size up whether it’s working so far. And as the fight over Biden’s future moves to Capitol Hill, Lovett talks with Rep. Ro Khanna—a key Biden surrogate—about which way House members will go, and what Biden could be doing better.

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What are the essential rules to surviving — and even thriving — in Boise? From fashion choices, to how to talk about politics, it can feel like there’s a secret recipe to success here. So we’re re-sharing the cheat code. Host Lindsay Van Allen builds your local survival guide with contributor Nick Quah and our own Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter. 

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The Harris Ranch development has been in progress for nearly two decades. Why does this area keep making the news? As Idaho Statesman reporter Nick Rosenberger explains to host Lindsay Van Allen, part of it has to do with a “let growth pay for growth” strategy that has some residents feeling over-taxed. Nick gets us up to speed on a lawsuit over those taxes. Plus, we chat about some high price tags on new homes there. 

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We’re hitting triple digit heat this weekend — so instead of our normal Friday news roundup, we’re resharing our picks for the best ice cream in town. Executive producer Frankie Barnhill and contributor Jimmy Dawson will be our guides to some iconic cones and sundaes to help you cap off some hot summer days. 

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