Sounds good to me Jack! I am sure I need this as I am overwhelmed by all the news. I do not watch TV news, just occasionally on Public TV but I subscribe to so many people that I think I caused the chaos myself!
Barbara...you’re not alone...and honestly, that kind of overwhelm makes perfect sense right now. A lot of smart people have built their own flood of information the EXACT same way: not by tuning out...but by trying hard to stay informed.
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
That’s exactly why I think this matters so much. The problem usually isn’t that we care too little. It’s that we’re taking in too much...without a clear structure for sorting what actually matters....from what just adds mental static.
You’re exactly the kind of person I had in mind for this!
Barbara...I will post them here. What I will be posting is the link from YouTube, the platform for The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast.
The favor I would ask of everyone...because it plays a HUGE role in the growth of the podcast, and the number of people who will ultimately see each episode, is to ALSO subscribe to The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast on YouTube.
Of course, doing so is free. Getting the subscriber count up on YouTube...helps it...a bunch.
I find lately, I’ll flag articles I can’t read at the time, to read later, then all of sudden there’s 150 starred, 😱 then I’m so totally overwhelmed i just delete them all & never read them, I really, really, wanted to read those! Not enough time for all such interesting things, I think I’ve turned OCD, I just HAVE to know! 😥🤣
Good plan. It's nice to see you. Will you also continue with your writing? Sometimes it helps to read slowly to absorb the information and also to refer back to something to inform what I'm slowly reading. I'm probably getting ahead of myself. You will explain your new format on Friday.
Oh, yes...Lynn. This has nothing to do with The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...The Jack Hopkins SHOW Podcast at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter remains unchanged, Mary E. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is separate. :)
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
Susan, then I'm confident you will love the ADDITION of The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast.
This has nothing to do with The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
I went to YouTube and checked it out and subscribed. I know it’s not a replacement for JHN. Looking forward to adding this and seeing what you offer there.
Love the old format, look forward to the new Jack - always good to change it up, add a lil spice. Glad to have your experiences and input!
I'm on a long-term mainstream media fast - too sensational & gives too much crazy juice to pedo 47th. No thnx. Independent News - Sm bits PBS CNN (for now) Al Jazeera. Pace myself. There is so much more to Life & Living!
Moon Dancer...this won't change The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter...at all. It will remain exactly as it is now. So...you are just getting the ADDITION of a short podcast episode each week...to everything you're already getting.
The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast...on YouTube...is a separate thing.
This has nothing to do with The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
This has nothing to do with The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
Really looking forward to it Jack. Sometimes I need audio to get it through my thick skull, more than I need visual. Often the inflection is missed when I read. So, thank you! 🙏
YES...one of the things I think people will find very useful about the weekly (at least) podcast is that it allows them to get my voice...tone...volume...pitch...inflection, and facial expressions...wired into their mind. This tends to offer the benefit of extracting even more from my written words, as your mind will unconsciously "hear" them in my voice...and help the points even more "sticky" in your mind.
Jack, thanks for clarifying that this doesn't replace the newsletter. I know I am probably in the minority, but I prefer to read my news rather than listening/watching.
Audrey....you are CORRECT. It does NOT replace anything. They are separate entities...from one person...ME.
1. The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter (Here, on Substack)
2. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast (on YouTube)
The podcast has been around for a couple of years, but until now I’ve mostly used it to interview guests I invited onto the show.
I’ve decided to turn it into another outlet for our message: a place where I can share short 10–18 minute episodes that introduce new people to what we do here, while also giving current subscribers an even richer Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter experience.
Glad to hear it, Lori. This will not impact The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter...here...at all!
The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
Lori...that's the plan anyway. It's a different vehicle for introducing new people to what we do here at Jack Hopkins Now. Right here...THIS...is where the real work takes place...and always will.
This has nothing to do with The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
At The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter...rates NEVER go up for those already subscribed. NEVER. Only for those who have yet to subscribe. "It pays to be early" absolutely applies here!
Confession….. I’ve never seen the show. It looks like the new one will be really great. I’m really hoping the substack articles continue?
I’m all in on anything that helps people to stay calm and non-reactive until they’ve had a chance to think things through. Sorting through all the chaos is very challenging so my comment is Yay and thanks for doing this!
Deb...yep! This has nothing to do with The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
Jack, when I tried to ♥️, restack, and comment, “Ready, yet already ready, #HOLDFAST!” this morning on yesterday’s message from you, my phone screen repeatedly notified me that the site cannot be found. I have had such great concerns all along, and they do not go away.
I assume you will send messages today, and I hope they will be available!
I’m much better reading, but I’m sure you will be concise. Many of my favorites, including God, get in front of the mic and BS for an hour without saying much. Looking forward to it 👹
Sounds good to me Jack! I am sure I need this as I am overwhelmed by all the news. I do not watch TV news, just occasionally on Public TV but I subscribe to so many people that I think I caused the chaos myself!
Barbara...you’re not alone...and honestly, that kind of overwhelm makes perfect sense right now. A lot of smart people have built their own flood of information the EXACT same way: not by tuning out...but by trying hard to stay informed.
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
That’s exactly why I think this matters so much. The problem usually isn’t that we care too little. It’s that we’re taking in too much...without a clear structure for sorting what actually matters....from what just adds mental static.
You’re exactly the kind of person I had in mind for this!
-Jack
So, Jack will you post the podcasts here in emails like we usually get or do we have to find it somewhere else? Thank you.
Barbara...I will post them here. What I will be posting is the link from YouTube, the platform for The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast.
The favor I would ask of everyone...because it plays a HUGE role in the growth of the podcast, and the number of people who will ultimately see each episode, is to ALSO subscribe to The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast on YouTube.
Of course, doing so is free. Getting the subscriber count up on YouTube...helps it...a bunch.
#HoldFast
-Jack
Barbara, i feel the same way! So many fabulous writers, so much information.🙂↔️spinning head with all happening!
Yes, Joanne, my head is spinning every day, who do I read, who do I delete, I can’t keep up!
I find lately, I’ll flag articles I can’t read at the time, to read later, then all of sudden there’s 150 starred, 😱 then I’m so totally overwhelmed i just delete them all & never read them, I really, really, wanted to read those! Not enough time for all such interesting things, I think I’ve turned OCD, I just HAVE to know! 😥🤣
i am exactly the same way!
😂 It conjures up to mind the skit with Lucille Ball & Ethel Mertz working on the candy conveyer belt! 🤣😂
This is me exactly!
Sounds interesting! I’m looking forward to more. Cool set, by the way!
Thank you, Robert!
-Jack
Good plan. It's nice to see you. Will you also continue with your writing? Sometimes it helps to read slowly to absorb the information and also to refer back to something to inform what I'm slowly reading. I'm probably getting ahead of myself. You will explain your new format on Friday.
Oh, yes...Lynn. This has nothing to do with The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
-Jack
I like both the old and new!
Thank you, Pamela!
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...The Jack Hopkins SHOW Podcast at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
-Jack
I totally agree, Pam H; I too look forward to the new and yet benefitted and enjoyed the old.
The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter remains unchanged, Mary E. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is separate. :)
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
-Jack
I hope the old will still be included.
Judy...I like that! Please see the note below.
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
-Jack
Wahoo! I am so happy to know that, Jack, and I will appreciate both! Thank you!
I do hope lots of people will decide to tune in and to read your newsletter!
Thank you, Judy! Me too.
-Jack
😊
I’m looking forward to this, Jack. I’ve been feeling pretty overwhelmed lately and maybe this will help.
Thank you!
#Holdfast
~Susan
Susan, then I'm confident you will love the ADDITION of The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast.
This has nothing to do with The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
-Jack
I went to YouTube and checked it out and subscribed. I know it’s not a replacement for JHN. Looking forward to adding this and seeing what you offer there.
Thanks, Jack
~Susan
Awesome, Susan! Much appreciated.
-Jack
Love the old format, look forward to the new Jack - always good to change it up, add a lil spice. Glad to have your experiences and input!
I'm on a long-term mainstream media fast - too sensational & gives too much crazy juice to pedo 47th. No thnx. Independent News - Sm bits PBS CNN (for now) Al Jazeera. Pace myself. There is so much more to Life & Living!
Moon Dancer...this won't change The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter...at all. It will remain exactly as it is now. So...you are just getting the ADDITION of a short podcast episode each week...to everything you're already getting.
The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast...on YouTube...is a separate thing.
This has nothing to do with The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
-Jack
Knew that Jack pls reference 1st paragraph of my post Thanks
Looking for to this! Thank you Jack!
Love to hear it, Alexa.
-Jack
Fabulous! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦♥️
Thanks, Wendy! Please note below:
This has nothing to do with The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
-Jack
Really looking forward to it Jack. Sometimes I need audio to get it through my thick skull, more than I need visual. Often the inflection is missed when I read. So, thank you! 🙏
Thank you, Mo!
YES...one of the things I think people will find very useful about the weekly (at least) podcast is that it allows them to get my voice...tone...volume...pitch...inflection, and facial expressions...wired into their mind. This tends to offer the benefit of extracting even more from my written words, as your mind will unconsciously "hear" them in my voice...and help the points even more "sticky" in your mind.
And...you're welcome, Mo.
-Jack
Jack, thanks for clarifying that this doesn't replace the newsletter. I know I am probably in the minority, but I prefer to read my news rather than listening/watching.
Audrey....you are CORRECT. It does NOT replace anything. They are separate entities...from one person...ME.
1. The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter (Here, on Substack)
2. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast (on YouTube)
The podcast has been around for a couple of years, but until now I’ve mostly used it to interview guests I invited onto the show.
I’ve decided to turn it into another outlet for our message: a place where I can share short 10–18 minute episodes that introduce new people to what we do here, while also giving current subscribers an even richer Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter experience.
-Jack
Sounds like a clear plan! Thanks, Jack!
Thanks, Jo! And...you're welcome.
-Jack
I’m looking forward to the new format Jack.
Glad to hear it, Lori. This will not impact The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter...here...at all!
The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
-Jack
I like this idea. It will reach more people.
Lori...that's the plan anyway. It's a different vehicle for introducing new people to what we do here at Jack Hopkins Now. Right here...THIS...is where the real work takes place...and always will.
-Jack
Great new format!
Last September I paid $80, are you raising your rates for everyone, or just newbies?
Great, NK!
This has nothing to do with The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
At The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter...rates NEVER go up for those already subscribed. NEVER. Only for those who have yet to subscribe. "It pays to be early" absolutely applies here!
-Jack
Thank you!💕🦋 Jack.
Didn't want to be priced out. Your info has definitely helped me get through this.😊
I have found Heather Cox Richardson has a podcast on YouTube.
Also I found Senator Whitehouse has one. Helpful to get their perspective too.
Heather is a historian, and Senator Whitehouse is actually BEING a Senator, explaining what different people are up to.
I like the way you help us think about this mess
You're welcome, NK.
All named are also people I follow and subscribe to. Great choices, NK!
#HoldFast
-Jack
Confession….. I’ve never seen the show. It looks like the new one will be really great. I’m really hoping the substack articles continue?
I’m all in on anything that helps people to stay calm and non-reactive until they’ve had a chance to think things through. Sorting through all the chaos is very challenging so my comment is Yay and thanks for doing this!
Deb...yep! This has nothing to do with The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.
***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***
-Jack
Cool!! and thanks!! Good stuff.
You're most welcome, Deb!
-Jack
Jack, when I tried to ♥️, restack, and comment, “Ready, yet already ready, #HOLDFAST!” this morning on yesterday’s message from you, my phone screen repeatedly notified me that the site cannot be found. I have had such great concerns all along, and they do not go away.
I assume you will send messages today, and I hope they will be available!
#HOLDFAST!
I’m much better reading, but I’m sure you will be concise. Many of my favorites, including God, get in front of the mic and BS for an hour without saying much. Looking forward to it 👹