The podcast covers technical problems, increasing subscription rates, community liberation, and the China mass poll. They also talk about their dual role at a fundraising gala for their kids' school, where they will be MC and auctioneer. The money raised will be used to make the front entrance of the school bulletproof.
Technical issues consumed a considerable portion of their time, causing frustration.
The speaker finds it unusual and challenging to ask for donations to make their children's school entrance bulletproof.
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Week of low productivity and technical problems
This week has been marked by low productivity and technical problems for the speaker. Despite having significant news stories to report, the week was hampered by delays and distractions. Technical issues consumed a considerable portion of their time, causing frustration. Additionally, the speaker discusses the necessity of raising the baseline subscription rate for their publication due to increased costs, inflation, and the desire to provide fair wages to their staff. Although the rate hike triggered system issues, which resulted in wasted time and aggravation, the speaker is ready to move on from this challenging week.
Fundraising gala for school with an unusual cause
The speaker anticipates participating in a fundraising gala for their children's school, fulfilling the dual role of both MC and auctioneer. The event aims to raise funds to improve the school's front entrance and make it bulletproof. While acknowledging the importance of the cause given the current state of schools, the speaker finds it unusual and challenging to ask for donations for this purpose. They express the difficulty of striking the right tone and creating compelling visuals for a video presentation. Despite the potential awkwardness, the speaker is determined to carry out their role effectively and ensure a successful fundraising event.
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