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}
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@media(max-width:980px){.wrap{width:min(var(--max),calc(100% - 34px))}.nav-links{display:none}.menu-btn{display:block}.nav .btn{display:none}.mobile-nav.open{display:block;position:absolute;top:82px;left:0;right:0;background:#081b2c;padding:20px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}.mobile-nav a{display:block;color:white;padding:12px;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase}.hero-grid,.page-hero .wrap,.content-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.hero-media{min-height:380px}.hero-media img{height:380px}.episode-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.topic-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:24px}.topic{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:0 0 20px}.intro-feature,.host-panel,.newsletter-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr}.newsletter-mock{margin-top:20px}.archive-grid,.people-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr}.footer-grid>div:last-child{grid-column:2}.proof-strip .wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:640px){body{font-size:15px}.topbar .wrap{display:block;text-align:center}.topbar .wrap span:last-child{display:none}.nav{height:72px}.brand{min-width:0}.brand-mark{width:43px;height:43px}.brand-name{font-size:.88rem}.hero{padding:54px 0}.hero-grid{gap:38px}.hero h1{font-size:3.6rem}.hero-media,.hero-media img{min-height:300px;height:300px}.proof-strip .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.proof-strip div{padding:13px 8px}.section{padding:62px 0}.section-head{align-items:start;flex-direction:column}.intro-feature{display:block}.feature-copy,.host-copy{padding:35px 27px}.episode-grid,.archive-grid,.people-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.topic-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.host-photo img{height:320px}.host-photo:before{font-size:60px}.newsletter-panel{padding:38px 28px}.newsletter-panel h3{font-size:2.2rem}.guest-band{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}.page-hero{padding:62px 0}.page-hero .big-number{display:none}.form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.form-grid .full{grid-column:auto}.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:30px}.footer-grid>div:last-child{grid-column:auto}.legal{flex-direction:column}.mobile-nav.open{top:72px}}

/* WordPress integration */
.entry-content{margin:0}.entry-content>p:empty{display:none}.site-main{min-height:50vh}
.nav-links .nav-menu,.mobile-nav .mobile-menu{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}.nav-links .nav-menu{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:27px}.nav-links .nav-menu li{margin:0;padding:0}.nav-links .nav-menu a{display:block;padding:31px 0;border-bottom:2px solid transparent}.nav-links .nav-menu a:hover,.nav-links .current-menu-item>a{border-color:var(--copper)}
.mobile-nav .mobile-menu li{list-style:none}.mobile-nav .mobile-menu a{display:block;color:white;padding:12px;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase}
.proof-strip .wrap.proof-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}.proof-strip .proof-item{padding:17px 24px;text-align:center;font-size:.62rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;border-right:1px solid var(--line)}.proof-strip .proof-item:last-child{border-right:0}
.proof-strip div:not(.proof-item):not(.wrap){padding:0;text-align:initial;font-size:inherit;font-weight:inherit;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;border:0}
.episode-card .episode-thumb,.archive-card .episode-thumb{aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden;background:#0b2133;margin-bottom:15px}.archive-card .episode-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:.3s}.archive-card:hover .episode-thumb img{transform:scale(1.025)}
.archive-card .meta{font-size:.62rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--copper)}
.large-heading{font-size:3rem;line-height:1.05}.form-notice{margin-bottom:22px}.single-featured{margin-bottom:30px}.single-featured img{width:100%;height:auto}.guest-featured img{max-height:520px;object-fit:contain;background:#d3d8da}.episode-links{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:30px}
.article .btn-outline{color:var(--ink)}
@media(max-width:980px){.nav-links .nav-menu{display:none}.proof-strip .wrap.proof-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:640px){.proof-strip .wrap.proof-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.proof-strip .proof-item{padding:13px 8px}}
.proof-strip .wrap.proof-grid{padding:0;text-align:initial;font-size:inherit;font-weight:inherit;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;border:0}

/* =========================================================
   Beyond the 341 — Media Palette Refresh (v1.1)
   Warm editorial base + cobalt/blue + signal orange
   ========================================================= */
:root{
  --navy:#0b2a43;
  --navy2:#113a59;
  --paper:#fbf7ef;
  --paper2:#f2ede5;
  --ink:#102a43;
  --graphite:#2c3740;
  --slate:#5f6d78;
  --copper:#f0642f;
  --blue:#176ff2;
  --aqua:#20b7d5;
  --lightblue:#edf5ff;
  --line:rgba(16,42,67,.15);
  --white:#fffdfa;
}

/* Overall page: lighter, more editorial, less corporate */
body{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink)}

/* Keep only the very top ribbon dark */
.topbar{background:#09233a;color:#f7f3ec;border-bottom:0}
.topbar b{color:#ff8b55}

/* Light masthead like a magazine/publication */
.site-header{background:#fffaf3;color:var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 3px 18px rgba(16,42,67,.04)}
.brand-mark{border-color:rgba(16,42,67,.22);color:var(--ink);background:#fff}
.brand-mark strong{color:var(--copper)}
.brand-name{color:var(--ink)}
.brand-tag{color:#687985}
.nav-links a,.nav-links .nav-menu a{color:var(--ink)}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active,.nav-links .nav-menu a:hover,.nav-links .current-menu-item>a{border-color:var(--blue);color:var(--blue)}
.menu-btn{border-color:rgba(16,42,67,.3);color:var(--ink)}

/* Hero: warm paper instead of a full dark corporate block */
.hero{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.hero h1{color:var(--ink)}
.hero h1 em{color:var(--blue)}
.hero .lede{color:#17354d}
.hero p{color:#526675}
.hero-media:before{border:2px solid rgba(240,100,47,.55);inset:8% -5% -6% 8%}
.hero-media img{box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(16,42,67,.16)}
.host-line{border-top-color:rgba(16,42,67,.16)}
.host-line small{color:#6d7c87}
.host-line b{color:var(--ink)}

/* Buttons: orange action + cobalt secondary */
.btn{background:var(--copper);color:#fff}
.btn:hover{filter:brightness(1.04)}
.btn-outline{background:#fffaf3;border-color:#23415a;color:var(--ink)}
.btn-outline:hover{border-color:var(--blue);color:var(--blue);background:#fff}
.btn-dark{background:var(--blue);color:#fff}

/* Editorial labels + links */
.eyebrow{color:var(--copper)}
.section-link{color:var(--blue)}
.episode-card .meta,.archive-card .meta{color:var(--copper)}

/* Small trust strip: pale blue creates energy without shouting */
.proof-strip{background:var(--lightblue);color:#55697a;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(23,111,242,.14)}
.proof-strip span{color:var(--copper)}

/* Feature blocks: warmer and more magazine-like */
.intro-feature{background:#fffdf8;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.video-card{background:#0b2a43}
.feature-copy{background:#f4efe6}
.feature-copy p{color:#55646f}
.episode-thumb,.episode-card .episode-thumb,.archive-card .episode-thumb{background:#0d3554}

/* Topic area */
.topics{background:#fffaf3}
.topic .num{border-color:rgba(240,100,47,.45);color:var(--copper)}
.topic h3{color:var(--ink)}
.topic p{color:#64727c}

/* Host area: lighter neutral with a subtle blue cast */
.host-panel{background:#eef3f5}
.host-photo{background:#dce7ec}
.host-photo:before{color:rgba(23,111,242,.12)}
.host-copy h3 em{color:var(--copper)}

/* Newsletter becomes the primary bold media band */
.newsletter-panel{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#0b4fae 0%,#176ff2 58%,#0b2a43 100%);color:#fff}
.newsletter-panel p{color:#e7f0fb}
.newsletter-panel:after{border-color:rgba(255,139,85,.55)}
.newsletter-mock{background:#fffaf3;color:var(--ink)}
.newsletter-mock small{color:var(--copper)}

/* Interior page hero: light editorial treatment */
.page-hero{background:#fffaf3;color:var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.page-hero p{color:#53697a}
.page-hero .big-number{color:rgba(23,111,242,.10)}
.aside-card{border-top-color:var(--copper);background:#edf5ff}
.chip.active,.chip:hover{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;border-color:var(--blue)}
.person{background:#f3eee6}
.notice{background:#fff0e8;border-left-color:var(--copper)}

/* Footer stays dark for a clean ending, but with stronger contrast */
.site-footer{background:#08253d;color:#dbe5ec}
.footer-grid h4{color:#fff}
.footer-grid a{color:#e5edf3}
.footer-grid a:hover{color:#ff8b55}
.footer-brand{color:#fff}
.footer-brand span{color:#ff7a3f}
.footer-grid p{color:#bfcdd7}
.legal{color:#aebfcb;border-top-color:rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
.legal a{color:#e5edf3}
.legal a:hover{color:#ff8b55}

/* Mobile menu remains dark for clarity */
@media(max-width:980px){
  .mobile-nav.open{background:#08253d;border-top-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
  .mobile-nav a,.mobile-nav .mobile-menu a{color:#fff}
}


/* =========================================================
   Beyond the 341 — Coastal Media Palette Refresh (v2.0)
   Brighter South Florida / editorial media direction
   Crisp white + ocean blue + aqua + coral-orange.
   Avoids pink/purple/neon club styling.
   ========================================================= */
:root{
  --navy:#08263f;
  --navy2:#0d3958;
  --paper:#f8fcfd;
  --paper2:#eaf7f8;
  --ink:#0a2942;
  --graphite:#2a3b46;
  --slate:#607684;
  --copper:#f36a3d;
  --blue:#1268e8;
  --aqua:#22bec7;
  --aqua2:#dff6f7;
  --sky:#e8f3ff;
  --line:rgba(10,41,66,.14);
  --white:#ffffff;
}

/* Base */
body{
  background:#f8fcfd;
  color:var(--ink);
}

/* Top ribbon stays dark and sharp */
.topbar{
  background:#08263f;
  color:#f7fbfd;
}
.topbar b{color:#ff8a5e}

/* Publication masthead */
.site-header{
  background:#ffffff;
  color:var(--ink);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(10,41,66,.12);
  box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(10,41,66,.035);
}
.brand-mark{
  background:#fff;
  border-color:rgba(10,41,66,.22);
}
.brand-mark strong,
.footer-brand span{color:var(--copper)}
.brand-tag{color:#6b7f8b}
.nav-links a,
.nav-links .nav-menu a{color:var(--ink)}
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active,
.nav-links .nav-menu a:hover,
.nav-links .current-menu-item>a{
  color:var(--blue);
  border-color:var(--aqua);
}

/* Buttons: coral primary, blue secondary */
.btn{
  background:var(--copper);
  color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(243,106,61,.16);
}
.btn:hover{filter:none;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-outline{
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--ink);
  border-color:#6b8798;
}
.btn-outline:hover{
  color:var(--blue);
  border-color:var(--blue);
  background:var(--sky);
}
.btn-dark{
  background:var(--blue);
  color:#fff;
}

/* Homepage hero: bright, airy and coastal rather than beige */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 76% 22%, rgba(34,190,199,.12) 0 11%, transparent 11.3%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 91% 74%, rgba(243,106,61,.10) 0 8%, transparent 8.3%),
    linear-gradient(118deg,#ffffff 0%,#f7fcfd 55%,#eaf7f8 100%);
  color:var(--ink);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.hero:after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  right:-95px;
  top:84px;
  width:240px;
  height:240px;
  border:22px solid rgba(18,104,232,.055);
  border-radius:50%;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero h1{color:var(--ink)}
.hero h1 em{color:var(--blue)}
.hero .lede{color:#173d59}
.hero p{color:#526d7d}
.hero-media:before{
  border:2px solid rgba(34,190,199,.62);
}
.hero-media img{
  box-shadow:0 24px 50px rgba(8,38,63,.15);
}
.host-line{
  border-top-color:rgba(10,41,66,.16);
}
.host-line small{color:#6e8390}
.host-line b{color:var(--ink)}

/* Utility / proof strip */
.proof-strip{
  background:#dff6f7;
  color:#365969;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(34,190,199,.26);
}
.proof-strip span{color:var(--copper)}

/* Main content areas are bright white/cool-white instead of cream */
.section{background:#f8fcfd}
.section:nth-of-type(even){background:#ffffff}
.section-link{color:var(--blue)}
.eyebrow{color:var(--copper)}

/* Intro feature */
.intro-feature{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(10,41,66,.12);
  box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(8,38,63,.055);
}
.feature-copy{
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#e8f3ff 0%,#e7f8f7 100%);
}
.feature-copy p{color:#4e6674}

/* Episode cards */
.episode-card .meta,
.archive-card .meta{color:var(--copper)}
.episode-thumb,
.episode-card .episode-thumb,
.archive-card .episode-thumb{background:#0d3958}

/* Topics section gets a cool media-paper treatment */
.topics{
  background:#ffffff;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.topic .num{
  border-color:rgba(18,104,232,.28);
  color:var(--blue);
  background:#f3f8ff;
}
.topic h3{color:var(--ink)}
.topic p{color:#617783}

/* Host panel: more visual energy */
.host-panel{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,#dff6f7 0%,#e8f3ff 52%,#ffffff 100%);
}
.host-photo{
  background:linear-gradient(155deg,#cceff0 0%,#dbe9f8 100%);
}
.host-photo:before{
  color:rgba(18,104,232,.10);
}
.host-copy h3 em{color:var(--copper)}

/* Newsletter is the energetic anchor */
.newsletter-panel{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 20%, rgba(34,190,199,.24) 0 13%, transparent 13.3%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 90%, rgba(243,106,61,.20) 0 10%, transparent 10.3%),
    linear-gradient(120deg,#0756b5 0%,#1268e8 50%,#084a78 100%);
  color:#fff;
}
.newsletter-panel p{color:#e9f6ff}
.newsletter-panel:after{
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.20);
}
.newsletter-mock{
  background:#ffffff;
  color:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:0 20px 48px rgba(4,31,55,.26);
}
.newsletter-mock small{color:var(--copper)}

/* Interior page hero: crisp and bright */
.page-hero{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 48%, rgba(34,190,199,.12) 0 10%, transparent 10.3%),
    linear-gradient(115deg,#ffffff 0%,#f7fcfd 58%,#e8f3ff 100%);
  color:var(--ink);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.page-hero p{color:#506b7b}
.page-hero .big-number{color:rgba(18,104,232,.085)}

/* Cards / sidebars / forms */
.aside-card{
  background:#e8f3ff;
  border-top-color:var(--copper);
}
.person{background:#edf8f8}
.notice{
  background:#fff1eb;
  border-left-color:var(--copper);
}
.field input,
.field textarea,
.field select{
  background:#ffffff;
  border-color:#bfd0d9;
}

/* Footer remains dark so the page has a strong editorial finish */
.site-footer{
  background:#08263f;
  color:#d8e7ef;
}
.footer-grid h4{color:#fff}
.footer-grid a{color:#e7f1f6}
.footer-grid a:hover{color:#48d2d4}
.footer-grid p{color:#bdd0da}
.legal{color:#abc0cc}
.legal a{color:#e7f1f6}
.legal a:hover{color:#ff8a5e}

/* Mobile */
@media(max-width:980px){
  .mobile-nav.open{
    background:#08263f;
  }
}