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Books We Have Been Reading This Week, Sunday, Mar 15, 2026

Books We Have Been Reading This Week, Sunday, Mar 15, 2026

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 Network Evolution and Branding Discussion about the Moosa Slobodian Network’s development over nearly one year of operation. Details Macara: Noted the show will reach its one-year anniversary in a little over a monthAli: Explained multiple name changes occurred to better align with content and branding goalsMacara: Highlighted evolution from initial show names to current network structureAli: Clarified rebranding took place in October and was finalized December 1stAli: Emphasized all major construction and restructuring is now completeMacara: Described the foundation as stable, ready to build upon Conclusion No further major rebranding or reconstruction plannedFocus will shift to building and growing existing brandsNetwork structure allows for diverse content across multiple topicsChanges made sense for expanding content beyond original restrictive formats Current Reading Updates Hosts shared progress on books they are currently reading. Details Macara: Continuing My Name is Barbara by Barbra Streisand, approximately 10 percent complete after 4 hoursMacara: Started The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, finding it requires careful re-reading to catch significance of linesMacara: Intrigued by themes of beauty, youth, influence, and high society in Dorian GrayAli: Finished A Promised Land by Barack ObamaAli: Nearly finished Becoming by Michelle Obama, at 80-something percent completionAli: Noted both Obama books provide perspective on the toll of presidency, especially on Michelle Obama Conclusion Macara will need a few weeks to complete The Picture of Dorian Gray before discussing on airNext week’s book discussion will be Understanding Artificial IntelligenceThe Wonder of Stevie scheduled for the week after next Goodreads DNF Feature Brief discussion about a new Goodreads functionality. Details Macara: Noticed Ali marked Shantaram as DNF on GoodreadsMacara: Excited that Goodreads now allows users to officially mark books as Did Not FinishAli: Confirmed using the new feature for ShantaramMacara: Previously users had to mark books as read with low ratings to indicate DNF statusAli: Referenced past example of marking fanfiction book as complete with 1-star rating Conclusion Goodreads has added official DNF functionalityShantaram is a very long book and an acquired tasteNew feature improves user experience for tracking reading habits Political Commentary on Obama Presidency Extended discussion about Barack and Michelle Obama’s time in the White House and current political climate. Details Ali: Felt like being on the journey with the Obamas while reading their booksAli: Noted the presidency was especially hard on Michelle ObamaMacara: Highlighted the impact of even one night out in New York on the city and surrounding blocksAli: Described Obama inheriting difficult circumstances from George W. Bush’s two terms, including the 2008 recessionMacara: Noted Obama came in during a very difficult time economicallyAli: Criticized current president for focusing on distractions rather than fixing the economy before midtermsMacara: Agreed current president especially wants to distract from Epstein filesAli: Stated current president doesn’t want to lose powerMacara: Contrasted Obama’s approach as using position to influence and help make a difference rather than seeking absolute powerAli: Noted current president bypasses Congress and does what he wants without consultationAli: Predicted something dangerous might happen before midterms as another distractionMacara: Observed the toll on Michelle Obama increased toward the end knowing who power was being transferred toAli: Expressed wish Obama could return to power if possible, but doubts he would due to toll on MichelleMacara: Noted stability feels like a thing of the past given pandemic and recent years’ eventsAli: Predicted situation will get worse before it gets better Conclusion Obama’s presidency involved genuine effort to do the work despite difficult circumstancesMichelle Obama bore significant burden during White House yearsCurrent political climate lacks the stability of Obama eraReading the Obamas’ memoirs provides intimate perspective on presidential experience Technical Support Acknowledgments Recognition of support teams that helped resolve technical issues. Details Ali: Gave final shout-out to Zoom support and Zapier supportMacara: Agreed both teams deserve huge recognitionAli: Confirmed both teams ensured everything was set up properly as desiredMacara: Acknowledged work on seasonal schedules and setup Conclusion All support tickets with Zoom and Zapier have been resolvedSeasonal schedule has only a few days remainingTechnical efficiency represents a huge stepping stone for the network New Techstravaganza Commercial Introduction of new commercial during the broadcast. Details Ali: Announced a new commercial during the showMacara: Asked listeners to spot the new commercialAli: Clarified they are part of TechstravaganzaMacara: Gave...
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