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Why every face database is a breach-in-waiting.05Tools to Own the Stack.Three open-source projects worth your time — one per fight: DeFlock, SimpleX Chat, and GrapheneOS.Timestamps are estimates based on segment order — update after the final edit.00:00Cold Open & Episode Rundown02:00The Man Who Built FISA08:30EU Chat Control Update14:30SCOTUS, Flock & the Cameras20:00Your Face Is a Password You Can't Change25:00Tools to Own the Stack28:00OutroSEGMENT TAKEAWAYSThe Man Who Built FISAFISA (1978) was sold as a reform, but it legitimized surveillance the government had previously run with no statute at all.The FISA court rarely says no because the real filtering was designed to happen upstream, inside the FBI.Bowman built that pipeline — embedded lawyers, months of review, personal sign-off. After he left in 2006, it went passive.The Carter Page applications (17+ errors; a doctored email; a guilty plea) showed the cost.2008's Amendments Act created Section 702 — blanket categories, no named targets, a queryable database of Americans' data.Thesis: the danger isn't who builds a surveillance system — it's everyone who inherits it.EU Chat ControlTwo proposals, one name: 1.0 (temporary, voluntary) vs. 2.0 / CSAR (permanent, mandatory).26 Mar 2026: Parliament rejected the temporary rules 307–306; the derogation expired 3 April.9 Jul 2026: more MEPs voted to kill the revived scheme than keep it (reported 314–276), but rejecting the Council needed 361 votes. It survived — extended to 3 April 2028, with an E2E carve-out.The permanent CSAR could be adopted as soon as October 2026.Client-side scanning is the core danger; 500+ scientists call it infeasible; Signal would exit the EU. Watch Germany.SCOTUS, Flock & the CamerasChatrie v. United States (29 Jun 2026, 6–3): a geofence is a 'search'; police generally need a warrant. Built on Carpenter (2018).The Court didn't ban geofence warrants and never mentioned ALPRs — a principle above a system it doesn't touch.Scale: 113,000+ cameras; ~20B detections/month across ~5,000 departments vs. ~240M drivers.A 2 Jul 2026 ACLU report documented Flock misleading councils (the Oshkosh 'heat map' reversal).At least 82 jurisdictions have canceled ALPR contracts. The durable fix is local — stop collection.Your Face Is a Password You Can't ChangeMSG breached by ShinyHunters via a phishing call; ~45GB / ~26M claimed records, including facial-recognition records and threat profiles.MSG used facial recognition for years — including to bar opposing lawyers. Second breach in under a year; class actions filed.A pattern, not an accident: Clearview's client list leaked in 2020; Mercor exposed biometrics + ID docs in April 2026.Biometrics are irreversible — you can't reissue your face. The safeguard is not building the database.TOOLS MENTIONEDOpen source · not sponsored · no affiliate relationships.DeFlock · pairs with the Flock segmentCrowdsourced ALPR camera map on OpenStreetMap; has mapped ~half of Flock's ~100,000-camera network so you can see and route around them.deflock.orgSimpleX Chat · pairs with Chat ControlMessenger with no user identifiers at all — the metadata-resistance layer E2E encryption alone doesn't give you. Audited by Trail of Bits.simplex.chatGrapheneOS · pairs with every segmentHardened, de-Googled Android on Pixel — the endpoint is where client-side scanning and biometric capture actually land.grapheneos.orgSOURCES & REFERENCESSegment 1 — FISANaomi Brockwell × Spike Bowman (YouTube)Segment 2 — EU Chat ControlClosed Network — Chat Control live trackerEU Perspectives — Q&AEuronews — temporary scanning extensionPatrick Breyer — Chat Control trackerSegment 3 — SCOTUS / FlockTruthout — SCOTUS ruling & Flock (Mike Ludwig)Supreme Court — Chatrie v. United States (PDF)SCOTUSblog — geofence rulingACLU — Flock Safety credibility reportSegment 4 — Facial Recognition / BreachesTechCrunch — worst breaches of 2026 so farThe Next Web — MSG 45GB leakLaw360 — MSG sued over breachBiometric Update — Mercor biometric breachPrivacy Guides — breach roundup Jul 3–9Segment 5 — ToolsDeFlock (project site)404 Media — DeFlock maps ALPRs worldwideAdafruit — DeFlock overviewSimpleX Chat (GitHub)GrapheneOS (site)
Frank Longobardi started a five-person CPA firm in Hartford, Connecticut on November 1st, 1984, with a first-year revenue goal of $300,000. For the next 23 consecutive years, the firm grew both top and bottom line, every single year. By the time he and his partner decided to merge up, they had built a $14.5 million firm with over 100 people and ten partners.In this conversation, Frank walks through every phase of that journey with the kind of candor that only comes from having lived it. He talks about the early days of working 3,000-plus hours a year, the moment he realized hating to lose a $400 tax return was holding his firm back, and why he told every partner the same thing: it is not your client, it is the firm's client. He also shares his perspective on the partnership model at scale, why private equity entered accounting, and what the profession's talent structure will look like as AI reshapes the work.The conversation covers:How a five-person startup grew for 23 consecutive years without a single down yearWhy hating to lose any client, even a $400 return, was the biggest early mistakeHow to transfer client relationships to the next generation of partners without losing the clientWhy he told every partner "it is not your account, it is the firm's account" and what shifted when they embraced thatHow the CohnReznick mega merger came together and what it took to lead a $430 million combined firmWhy the traditional pyramid staffing model is evolving into a diamond shape as AI changes the workHow private equity entered accounting and what PE firms are actually looking for in acquisitionsFrank's career is a rare example of someone who has seen the profession from every angle: sole proprietor, regional firm leader, mega merger architect, top 25 CEO, and now PE advisor. His perspective on what it takes to build something worth buying, merging, or leading is grounded in 40 years of doing exactly that.This episode is for firm owners curious about what the path from small firm to large firm leadership actually looks like, leaders wondering how to transfer client relationships without losing them, practitioners thinking about whether merging up makes sense for their next chapter, and anyone interested in how private equity is evaluating and reshaping accounting firms from the inside.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Brannon Poe intro and podcast welcome 00:13 - Introducing Frank Longobardi, former CEO of CohnReznick 00:56 - Why Frank chose accounting: a blue-collar family, a high school course, and the University of Connecticut 01:55 - Frank's career path: regional firm, Big Eight, and starting his own firm in 1984 02:42 - The first business plan: $300K goal, five people, $40K salary each 03:02 - 23 consecutive years of top and bottom line growth at Longobardi and Company 03:27 - Merging into J.H. Cohn in 2007 as their entree into Connecticut 04:33 - Running industry groups and earning a board seat at J.H. Cohn 04:46 - The CohnReznick mega merger of 2012: combining a $240M and $190M firm 05:09 - Becoming a $430 million firm and one of the first mega mergers in the profession 05:43 - Running for sole CEO in 2015 and serving a four-year term with mandatory retirement at 65 06:01 - What the CEO years were really like: navigating the compliance-to-advisory shift and people challenges 07:01 - What Frank learned from wearing every hat at a small firm that big firm leaders never experience 07:27 - Strategic planning, partner coaching, and the reality of 1,500 to 1,600 charge hours a year 08:13 - Managing expectations during busy season: communicating with clients and keeping the team motivated 09:13 - The biggest challenges in growing from startup to $14.5 million 10:35 - Client service intensity and keeping good people for the long term as the two main growth drivers 11:07 - Home-grown partners and the value of developing talent from within the CPA firm 11:57 - The biggest mistake: hating to part ways with any client, including a $400 1040 12:13 - What managing at scale taught Frank about the discipline of bringing in the right accounting clients 12:31 - How difficult clients affect team morale and why post-Covid firms have gotten better at weeding them out 13:14 - Why technical CPAs struggle to let go and why letting go is how firms scale 13:46 - How to transfer client relationships to the next generation: patience, coaching, and making it a two-year process 14:42 - Clients belong to the firm, not the partner: why that mindset shift matters for CPA firm succession 15:27 - How Frank developed next-generation leaders by helping them build on their own strengths 16:17 - The partnership model: what works, what does not, and why 270 partners makes decision-making complex 17:26 - Why accounting has become capital-intensive and what that means for the traditional profit distribution model 18:01 - Retaining 5% of revenue inside the firm: why Frank pushed for it and why partners pushed back 18:35 - Why private equity entered accounting: capital needs, governance limitations, and the cost of M&A 19:25 - How accounting firm M&A economics shifted from deferred retirement payments to cash-heavy PE deals 20:05 - The profession is changing faster than ever: AI, private equity, and what that means for CPA firms 20:28 - Frank's post-retirement path: offshoring advisory, private equity diligence, and board seats 21:03 - Working with an offshoring firm post-Covid and watching augmentation services boom, then normalize 22:32 - The build-operate-transfer model for offshore accounting centers in India and South Africa 23:05 - The most critical principle in offshoring: treat the offshore team like any other office 23:40 - Consulting for private equity firms evaluating accounting acquisitions: 8 to 10 diligence projects 24:34 - Board seats at a PE-backed accounting firm in Rochester and a CAS firm in Salt Lake City 25:02 - What Frank has observed about how private equity grows organizations from the inside 25:34 - AI as the biggest trigger for change in the accounting profession over the next 3 to 5 years 26:08 - How AI will affect assurance, tax, advisory, hiring, and training in CPA firms 26:52 - The shift from a pyramid to a diamond: why mid-level technology and analytics talent will matter most 27:32 - Why AI is creating an opportunity to add more value to clients than ever before 28:25 - Accounting enrollment is increasing for the third year in a row: why that matters 28:50 - Starting salaries need to be competitive with private equity and investment banking to attract top talent 29:33 - Book recommendations: "The One Minute Manager" and "Who Moved My Cheese?" and a note on EOS 30:56 - Living your values as a leader: calling people out when they exhibit them, not just stating them 32:06 - Where to connect with Frank: LinkedIn and frank.p.longo@gmail.comThe One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson Download Now: https://poegroupadvisors.com/accounting-practice-academy/increase-letter/Price increases are nothing to fear. 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Mert and Illia autopsy a brutal weekend in crypto: Saylor's $3M test sale that taught him there's no sell button, the Zcash bug Claude found that could've minted unlimited counterfeit ZEC, formal verification as the bulwark against AI attackers, and whether NEAR's agentic commerce vision is real. Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week we've got two heavy hitters: NEAR Protocol co-founder Illia Polosukhin and Helius founder Mert Mumtaz. We kick things off with the weekend market meltdown -- Saylor sold 32 BTC for the first time in four years, STRC is trading below par, and Mert argues the real damage is that Saylor sucks all the air out of the room for actual crypto innovation. Then we get into the biggest story of the week: a critical bug discovered in Zcash's Orchard ZK circuit using Claude Opus 4.8 that could have allowed infinite counterfeit minting inside the shielded pool. Mert walks us through the emergency soft fork, the Ironwood migration, and why formal verification is about to become table stakes. Illia makes the case that AI-powered attackers have a permanent asymmetric advantage and that we need real-time on-chain detection systems to survive. Tom coins the analogy of the episode: we're moving from building boats to building spaceships. We close with Illia's pitch for NEAR's agent commerce vision – $240M in single-day volume, private intents, and the claim that agent-to-agent trustless commerce is already live – while Mert remains a friendly skeptic. Let's get into it.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Hosts ⭐️Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly ⭐️Tom Schmidt, General Partner at Dragonfly Guest ⭐️ Mert, Co-founder & CEO at Helius ⭐️ Illia Polosukhin, Co-founder of NEAR Protocol Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:17 Weekend Crypto Meltdown & Bitcoin Crash 02:52 Saylor, STRC & the DAT Death Spiral Fears 11:51 "No Sell Button" — Saylor's Lesson Learned 13:14 Zcash Bug: 50% Crash Explained 20:30 The Fix: Ironwood Pool & Formal Verification 23:11 AI vs Crypto Security: The Attacker Advantage 27:21 What Is Formal Verification? 30:07 Spaceship-Grade Smart Contract Security 31:36 OPSEC, Oracles & Anomaly Detection 36:08 Cypherpunk Dilemma: Stop the Hack or Not? 38:37 Will DeFi Survive? Long Math 42:49 NEAR's AI Agents & Intents Vision 48:43 Is Agentic Commerce Real? Mert's Skepticism Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mert and Illia autopsy a brutal weekend in crypto: Saylor's $3M test sale that taught him there's no sell button, the Zcash bug Claude found that could've minted unlimited counterfeit ZEC, formal verification as the bulwark against AI attackers, and whether NEAR's agentic commerce vision is real. Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week we've got two heavy hitters: NEAR Protocol co-founder Illia Polosukhin and Helius founder Mert Mumtaz. We kick things off with the weekend market meltdown -- Saylor sold 32 BTC for the first time in four years, STRC is trading below par, and Mert argues the real damage is that Saylor sucks all the air out of the room for actual crypto innovation. Then we get into the biggest story of the week: a critical bug discovered in Zcash's Orchard ZK circuit using Claude Opus 4.8 that could have allowed infinite counterfeit minting inside the shielded pool. Mert walks us through the emergency soft fork, the Ironwood migration, and why formal verification is about to become table stakes. Illia makes the case that AI-powered attackers have a permanent asymmetric advantage and that we need real-time on-chain detection systems to survive. Tom coins the analogy of the episode: we're moving from building boats to building spaceships. We close with Illia's pitch for NEAR's agent commerce vision – $240M in single-day volume, private intents, and the claim that agent-to-agent trustless commerce is already live – while Mert remains a friendly skeptic. Let's get into it.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Hosts ⭐️Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly ⭐️Tom Schmidt, General Partner at Dragonfly Guest ⭐️ Mert, Co-founder & CEO at Helius ⭐️ Illia Polosukhin, Co-founder of NEAR Protocol Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:17 Weekend Crypto Meltdown & Bitcoin Crash 02:52 Saylor, STRC & the DAT Death Spiral Fears 11:51 "No Sell Button" — Saylor's Lesson Learned 13:14 Zcash Bug: 50% Crash Explained 20:30 The Fix: Ironwood Pool & Formal Verification 23:11 AI vs Crypto Security: The Attacker Advantage 27:21 What Is Formal Verification? 30:07 Spaceship-Grade Smart Contract Security 31:36 OPSEC, Oracles & Anomaly Detection 36:08 Cypherpunk Dilemma: Stop the Hack or Not? 38:37 Will DeFi Survive? Long Math 42:49 NEAR's AI Agents & Intents Vision 48:43 Is Agentic Commerce Real? Mert's Skepticism Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 9th, 2026 - We welcome back Mark Lambert to offer thoughts on the FBI firing agents for persecuting traditional Catholics. Then, we welcome back Michael Hichborn to discuss Catholic Relief Services receiving more than $240 million from the U.S. Department of State for Lifesaving Humanitarian Assistance. Links, Show Notes & More - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email Us! ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com
The San Antonio Spurs are Western Conference champions. Wimby's going to the Finals. OKC - despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropping 35 points - are heading home. We break down the game seven aftermath, why Chet Holmgren went missing with $240M coming his way, and what Dylan Harper's poise as a rookie tells you about where this Spurs team is headed.Then we get into the matchup breakdown for the NBA Finals: New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs - a rematch of 1999. Eight days rest for the Knicks against an emotionally drained Spurs squad. OG Anunoby as Wemby's statistically best defender. Jose Alvarado's potential psychological impact. Both Mo and Brendan land on the same Finals prediction: Knicks in six.Coach Brendan Suhr, who was at the 1999 Finals with Isaiah Thomas, shares what this matchup means - and why closing out a Finals series is the hardest thing to do in basketball.Listen or watch and let us know your predictions in the Discord.Topics covered: PSG winning back-to-back Champions League titles and the NBA parallel San Antonio Spurs win Game 7, 111-103 over OKC Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 35-point performance and why he was completely gassed Chet Holmgren: 1/2 from the field, 4 rebounds, benched at the end of a Game 7 JDub and Ajay Mitchell injuries and their impact on OKC's offense Dylan Harper's clutch three as a rookie off the bench Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals preview: matchup breakdown Becky Hammon's Jalen Brunson comments and why Mo and Brendan both see her point KAT stretching the floor, Wemby's positioning issues, OG as Wemby's best defender Jose Alvarado's psychological value for the Knicks De'Aaron Fox's contract vs playoff performance Knicks' eight days rest advantage going into the Finals Mike Brown being the sixth choice for the Knicks job Both hosts predict: Knicks in six
Are you ready to separate small-sample noise from actual long-horizon dynasty value? We are cutting through the hype to break down the crucial contender-versus-rebuilder forks that will define your season across Fantrax, Sleeper, and NFBC leagues.We dive deep into the underlying metrics of major market movers, debated players, and rising pipeline talent. As we noted during the show regarding the current landscape: "Unless the return is so overwhelming that you don't have to quote-unquote 'ask the experts,' just keep Judge. It ain't that complicated."The Kyle Tucker Reality Check: Despite landing a massive $240M contract with the Dodgers, his xwOBA is stuck in the 64th percentile. Are they getting their money's worth, or should dynasty managers view this as a mundane plateau?The Justin Wrobleski "Ocean's 11" Warning: Do not get fooled by an ERA starting with a two and a handful of wins on a powerhouse Dodgers team. His horrific 4.85 xFIP and a baseline 4.8 K/9 are a major red flag. Our advice? Run and hide. Move him now before the floor drops.The Colt Emerson Shiny New Toy Trap: Don't get blinded by a 20-year-old reaching the big leagues. His production mirrors Cole Young and J.P. Crawford—elite for real-life Seattle defense, but a fantasy profile that fields better than it hits.Gavin Sheets is on a Heater: He's crushing the ball with 7 homers over three weeks for San Diego, but his underlying bat speed and EV metrics are identical to his last five seasons. Enjoy the run, but do not chase it as a long-term investment asset.Kyle Tucker & Aaron Judge: Roster building windows and why you shouldn't Galaxy Brain yourself into trading away cornerstone bats for pennies on the dollar.Eury Pérez: Why his 117 Stuff+ on a newly adopted 2-seamer sinker makes him an elite buy-low target for rebuilders despite ugly surface numbers.Michael Soroka & Ryne Nelson: How to leverage their dominant May stats to acquire cheap, highly productive depth for a championship run.Mason Miller: The absolute necessity of trading away volatile elite closers if your roster is in a full rebuild window.The Long Game Prospect Stashes: Deep-dive evaluations on under-the-radar targets breaking the models, including Kane Kepley (Cubs), Yasser Mercedes (Twins), Nick Becker (Mariners), and Nolan Perry (Blue Jays). Learn why Perry could make a rapid ascent to the majors with José Berríos undergoing elbow surgery.Get the ultimate edge with the most accurate rankings, custom cheat sheets, and exclusive Discord access.Save 15% on All-Access at https://fantasysixpack.net/plans using the promo code: F6PPODSPlease follow and rate the show on your favorite audio platform!
Gaurav Biswas, Founder & CEO of Trukker, joins Loulou for a timely conversation on what happens to GCC supply chains when the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted. They unpack how cargo was rerouted through alternate ports, land bridges, and trucking networks while food security, industrial supply, and construction materials came under pressure. Gaurav also breaks down Trukker's 75,000+ driver network, the reality of building a $240M revenue logistics business, and why resilience is now a strategic priority for the region. Chapters 00:00 Why the Strait of Hormuz disruption matters 04:07 What happened on the ground when the crisis started 07:35 Food security, industrial pressure, and why trucking became critical 10:18 Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi ports, and the alternate route problem 17:28 How one truck went from moving 4 containers a day to 1 21:38 Why Trukker chose not to profiteer from war 31:01 Building a $240M logistics business with less than 1% market share 38:57 Venture debt, dilution, and the real cost of startup capital Follow Loulou Khazen Instagram: /louloukhazen LinkedIn: /louloukhazen X (Twitter): /louloukhazen Follow the guest Gaurav Biswas, Founder & CEO of Trukker Website: https://trukker.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravbiswas/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links —Apple PodcastsSpotifyTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.Crude oil prices surged more than 4% Monday after Iran targeted US vessels and struck the UAE, reigniting fears that the four-week ceasefire could collapse. The move sent soybeans up 14 cents to near $11.97/bu and corn up roughly 6 cents to near $5.05/bu, with wheat also advancing on expected Plains rainfall.US winter wheat conditions remain historically poor—the top 5 HRW states (KS, OK, TX, CO, NE) are rated just 14% good-excellent with 52% poor-to-very-poor. Nationally, 37% of the crop is rated poor-to-very-poor, well above the 5-year average of 27%. Corn planting reached 38% complete, ahead of the 34% average, while soybean planting hit 33%, well above the 23% average.On the export front, corn inspections came in strong at 80 million bushels — up 22% week-over-week and 25% vs. last year. Soybean and wheat shipments came in near the low end of expectations. China accounted for roughly 45% of weekly inspections.The US is urging China to pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Treasury Secretary Bessent noted China buys ~90% of Iran's energy exports. Trump and Xi are expected to meet May 14th. Meanwhile, China ordered its companies to disregard US sanctions on private refiners tied to Iranian oil purchases.Tyson Foods posted $260M in net income last quarter, up sharply from $7M a year ago, despite a $240M loss in its beef segment driven by tight cattle supplies. Chicken profit hit $505M. Ag Secretary Rollins flagged the administration's ongoing investigation into the big four meatpackers.
If something isn't working in your business – at what point do you say – let's adapt and change course? Sir Richard Harpin talks to Kai Feller, the co-founder of Bark.com, the online marketplace that connects you to a local gardener or event planner. Kai Feller had a make-or-break moment and changed his business model in response. After that the company grew by 200 percent over three years and Kai sold it for £240 million. How did he pivot so successfully and how important is harnessing AI for the future of businesses? Also Kai Feller recommends reading Stephen Covey's book "The 7 habits of highly effective people" and he compares notes with Richard about buying the local village pub.Topics covered:LeadershipBuilding and scaling a businessArtificial IntelligenceInternational expansionManaging peopleWork/Life balanceLocal pubBusiness Leader is a membership community for ambitious CEOs and founders of mid-sized UK companies, designed to help them grow with purpose through strategic support, peer-to-peer learning, expert coaching, and high-impact events. Join the Business Leader community here and sign up for our newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys may have just saved himself a lot of trouble.
This week, we're digging into Rotterdam's competition for a €240M new "climate landmark" — and the architectural competition for it is wild.This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble's ProjectSight here
The Dodgers make headlines with a blockbuster signing, locking up Tucker on a massive four-year, $240 million deal. We also have breaking news out of Glendale, where an off-duty firefighter has been detained in connection with an active homicide investigation. Plus, SpaceX Crew 11 speaks publicly for the first time after an incident forced an early return to Earth, and we look at the weather extremes hitting the country—from rain in Southern California to a brutal polar vortex elsewhere. And finally, travelers are sounding off as hotels ditch traditional bathroom doors, sparking backlash over privacy and comfort. If you want it shorter, punchier, or more conversational for radio-style delivery, I can tweak it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The college football season may be over, but the business of the sport is booming. Super agent Hadley Engelhardt and Matt Chernoff break down how Curt Cignetti took Indiana from the bottom of college football to a national championship — and a nearly $15 million payday. What does that kind of financial leap mean in the NIL and transfer portal era, and is Indiana’s run a blueprint or a perfect storm? The guys also dive into the College Football Playoff money machine, including sky-high ticket prices, nearly $250 million in postseason ad revenue, and what expansion to 16 teams could mean for TV networks, conferences, and fans. Plus, how academics and the transfer portal calendar may finally force real change. From there, it’s the NFL coaching carousel, where leverage, timing, and agents shape decisions — including why Atlanta moved fast to hire Kevin Stefanski. Finally, the business of baseball takes center stage with the Dodgers’ latest blockbuster: Kyle Tucker’s $240 million deal, complete with deferrals, opt-outs, and big implications for parity and the next MLB CBA.
Hour 2 breaks down Steve Kerr’s stance on Jonathan Kuminga stepping into a larger role after Jimmy Butler’s season‑ending ACL tear. We’re also joined by Mike Krukow to react to Kyle Tucker signing a four‑year, $240M deal with the Dodgers and what it means for L.A.’s already stacked roster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2 breaks down Steve Kerr’s stance on Jonathan Kuminga stepping into a larger role after Jimmy Butler’s season‑ending ACL tear. We’re also joined by Mike Krukow to react to Kyle Tucker signing a four‑year, $240M deal with the Dodgers and what it means for L.A.’s already stacked roster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tonight on The Point, we've got a loaded panel and three debates that cut straight to the core of where the Pittsburgh Pirates — and baseball — are headed. Joining the panel: Jose Negron of DK Pittsburgh Sports, Dominic Campbell from Pirates On SI, Nutzy Poo (MLB The Show streamer), and our very own Doug. With PiratesFest just a week away, we kick things off by asking the question fans are already debating: will Andrew McCutchen be part of it — and should he still be a Pirate in 2026? Then we zoom out to the big picture. After the Los Angeles Dodgers handed Kyle Tucker a massive $240M deal, is MLB officially at a breaking point — and is it finally time to talk salary cap? And finally, with the New York Mets landing Bo Bichette, do the Mets suddenly make sense as a trade partner to solve the Pirates' hole at third base? Strong opinions. No fence-sitting. Let's debate. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest offseason stories in baseball! Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/BASEBALL2026. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount 00:00 Kyle Tucker signs with the Dodgers on four-year/$240M deal24:24 Three-team trade!29:49 Red Sox sign Ranger Suarez for five-years/$130M37:49 Alex Bregman introduced as a Cub44:53 Clayton Kershaw will pitch for Team USA?49:12 OUTRO Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Dodgers just sent shockwaves through Major League Baseball. We went LIVE to react to the Kyle Tucker signing a 4-year, $240 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers — one of the most aggressive moves in franchise history. On this episode, we break down: What Kyle Tucker means for the Dodgers right now How Shohei Ohtani completely changed the Dodgers' future and spending philosophy Why this deal impacts the entire league, not just LA What the Dodgers' outfield alignment could look like A first look at a stacked Dodgers lineup after the Tucker signing Is this the final piece of a potential dynasty? Have the Dodgers officially entered a new era of dominance? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let's talk it out Like Subscribe Comment: Where does Tucker hit in the lineup? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send JD a text message and be heard!The @mets make their first splash of the #mlb offseason signing #bobichette to a 3-$126M deal with opt outs in year one and two. He's also going to play 3B which he's never played in his professional career what could go wrong? Agree with @jaymahanti & @joewillie62 he played SS so arm strength won't be a concern. Everyone is concerned about an #mlblockout in 2027. I mean the Mets offered @ktuck_30 4-$220M but the @dodgers beat them out at 4-$240M. $60M a season for a player who hit three more HR's and one more RBI than @anthonyvolpe who's making $3.4M. @thejudge44 making $40M as reigning MVP & Tucker getting $20M more this season. Tucker coming off .266-22-73 season. Make it make sense. @companyadjace @thomaswdonovan @nyquil_inthe_flesh @call_me_tca_prez @paddy_bailey & @brianbarnaby had a nice debate over the @yankees great pitching staff when everyone is back healthy. Also Hal selling the team to Jeff Bezos. It doesn't matter Cashman and Boone aren't going anywhere. We are going to have a pool for win totals for all AL East teams this year. As for the @nyrangers retooling letter from #chrisdrury to the fans @ari_gold24 thanks for explaining that basically Panarin, Zibanejad, Trocheck and Fox are all unmovable and Panarin is an UFA at the end of the #nhl season. So not sure where the new blood is coming from & who's being traded to make it happen. NFL playoff picks: @buffalobills 24-10 over @broncos sorry @steve.cohn7 @49ers 21-17 over @seahawks I just don't trust Sam Darnold @partylikearochkind @dominic.etienne @houstontexans 17-14 over @patriots @c_brown518 @d__brown15 yep I did & @rams 28-17 over @chicagobears thought about going Bears but their slow starts scare me. Sports trivia at the finish line.All sports. One podcast. (even hockey) PODCAST LINK ON ITUNES: http://bit.ly/JDTSPODCAST
Peter and Ryan discuss the end of the world as we know it. Late on Thursday, Kyle Tucker agreed to a four-year, $240M deal to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. What does this mean for the Dodgers? What does this mean for the impending lockout? How will the teams that lost out on Tucker react? We cover all of it here!Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSJoin our Baseball Groupchat! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMCheck out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comCheck out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Episode 132 of Tablesetters is an emergency reaction pod centered on a market-shifting decision, as Kyle Tucker agrees to a four-year, $240 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, immediately resetting both the top of the free-agent market and the competitive landscape heading into 2026. We open with the deal itself, breaking down how a $60 million AAV contract represents a decisive pivot away from traditional long-term free-agent structures and toward compressed risk at the very top of the market. We discuss why Tucker and the Dodgers were uniquely aligned on this structure, how Los Angeles leveraged competitive certainty and roster context over sheer length, and what this agreement signals about where elite player negotiations may be heading. From there, we examine the broader market fallout. Tucker's decision effectively closes the door on the Mets' reported $50 million-per-year short-term push and the Blue Jays' long-term pursuit, while clarifying how teams are increasingly being forced to choose between flexibility and security. We explore how this signing reshapes leverage for remaining free agents and how quickly the rest of the offseason could now accelerate. We then turn to the on-field implications in Los Angeles. Tucker's arrival addresses a clear offensive inefficiency in the Dodgers' outfield, particularly in on-base ability, while raising both the floor and ceiling of a lineup already built to contend. We break down the inevitable roster ripple effects, including the pressure this puts on depth pieces and the difficult decisions that follow when a true superstar enters the mix. Finally, we zoom out to the long view. We discuss the draft and development costs attached to signing another qualifying-offer free agent, why the Dodgers were willing to absorb them, and how this move fits within an organization balancing immediate championship windows with a steady pipeline of young talent nearing the majors. Steve and Devin connect the dots between financial creativity, competitive leverage, and roster timing, framing the Tucker signing as more than a splash — it is a signal about how the next phase of team building at the top of the sport may look. ⚾️ An emergency decision, a market reset, and a defining move of the offseason.
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The Australian share market has begun the week lower, despite optimism ahead of the US Federal Reserve's expected interest rate cut this week. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Macquarie Private Bank Division Director Martin Lakos. Plus, ANZ has been fined $240 million for what ASIC has called widespread misconduct, including allegations of failing to respond to customer hardship notices and failing to refund fees charged to thousands of dead customers. For more, Asha Abdi spoke with Professor Allan Fels from the University of Melbourne.
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ANZ continued its horror run, with ASIC pushing to fine it with $240 million over a string of failures by the bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier
Shoot us a Text.Episode #1129: Today Steve Greenfield joins Paul again as we spotlight the 2025 Automotive News All-Stars, including a few friends of the show. We also talk about some industry icons' new digs. And a new survey shows just how deep Gen AI has made it into your customers' shopping habits.This year's 2025 Automotive News All-Stars spotlight not only industry excellence but also creative vision, resilience, and innovation across every corner of automotive. From digital stardom to strategic investment and relentless dealership growth, here are three stories that stood out — with a few personal shoutouts we just had to include.Grace Kerber and Ben Bushen went from a whiteboard in upstate New York to GM headquarters thanks to their viral mockumentary series "The Dealership." The duo's humor, heart, and authenticity earned them a national audience — and a new role for Grace at GM.Bill Cariss keeps Holman Growth Ventures in the fast lane, securing a minority stake in FM Capital's $240M fund to scale automotive and mobility tech investments. “We are still going to do direct investments...but they are not going to be near the size of the funds that we will own with partners,” he said.Teddy Morse has taken Ed Morse Automotive from 12 stores to over 50 with cowboy boots, Harley-Davidsons, and a deeply personal leadership style. “You can lose the fact that there's a romantic side to this business,” Morse said. “To what we do to help people get their first car; to help people get their dream car.”Whether it's Grace's storytelling, Bill's venture savvy, or Teddy's boots-on-the-ground heart, these All-Stars prove that auto leadership is anything but average.A new player in the inventory sourcing space is making waves as sellmyride brings on a stacked roster of industry veterans. Unlike traditional lead-gen platforms, sellmyride is focused on helping dealers consistently source inventory from private sellers — a move designed to keep vehicles in local markets and out of national players' hands.Chip Perry, founding CEO of Autotrader and former TrueCar chief, has joined sellmyride as chairman, calling it the best dealer-to-public acquisition tool he's seen in 25 years.Steve Greenfield's Automotive Ventures is backing the company as part of a broader raise to support U.S. expansion.Robbie Bezdek, a Cox and iHeartMedia alum, brings marketplace and media expertise to help dealers acquire 50+ units per month from the public.The platform is designed to be “always on,” dealership-branded, and built for consistent private-party sourcing rather than ad hoc lead chasing.“Why shouldn't our clients capture those cars?” Perry said. “That's what we hope, that's what we dream about and that's what we're inspired to do.”A new survey from Omnisend shows just how deeply generative AI has embedded itself in e-commerce habits. Over half of American online shoppers now turnJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/
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On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) is joined by Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw), Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) and special guest, Don Van Natta Jr. (@DVNJr) to break down major stories including Jon Gruden's massive legal victory, Shohei Ohtani's involvement in a $240M real estate dispute, and Trump's executive order on college sports.Dan and the team first tackle Trump's "Saving College Sports" executive order, explaining what's actually in it versus the headlines. They cover the requirements for athletic departments based on revenue thresholds, the prohibition on third-party pay-for-play, and clarification that student-athletes aren't employees. Mike provides coverage of the shocking $240M real estate lawsuit involving Shohei Ohtani and his agent, centered on a luxury Hawaiian development deal. The case alleges tortious interference and unjust enrichment, with Ohtani potentially liable for his agent's actions despite being removed from direct negotiations. Dan connects this to the previous gambling controversy, suggesting this case could reveal more about Ohtani's actual involvement in business dealings than previously known.The episode also covers Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer's gambling controversy involving Venmo transactions labeled "sports gambling," examining why even jokes about NCAA violations can trigger investigations and the broader implications for student-athlete social media use.The Centerpiece: Don Van Natta Jr. joins for a discussion of the Nevada Supreme Court's 5-2 decision allowing Jon Gruden's case against Roger Goodell and the NFL to proceed in open court rather than arbitration. Don explains how this stems from the Dan Snyder investigation, the 650,000 emails obtained by Beth Wilkinson, and why only Gruden's 11 emails were leaked. The conversation explores the unconscionability ruling that could destroy the NFL's arbitration system, the potential for massive discovery including all those emails, and why Gruden has said he'll "burn the house down" to get the truth. and finally, what to watch for: Tarun previews the long-awaited NCAA decision on Michigan's sign-stealing scandal, while Mike provides Conduct Detrimental updates and recommends WWE Unreal on Netflix. Dan enthusiastically reviews the Chiefsaholic documentary, offering a cautionary tale about lawyers appearing in documentaries.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw) , Don Van Natta Jr. (@DVNJr)Feat. and Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) is joined by Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw), Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) and special guest, Don Van Natta Jr. (@DVNJr) to break down major stories including Jon Gruden's massive legal victory, Shohei Ohtani's involvement in a $240M real estate dispute, and Trump's executive order on college sports.Dan and the team first tackle Trump's "Saving College Sports" executive order, explaining what's actually in it versus the headlines. They cover the requirements for athletic departments based on revenue thresholds, the prohibition on third-party pay-for-play, and clarification that student-athletes aren't employees. Mike provides coverage of the shocking $240M real estate lawsuit involving Shohei Ohtani and his agent, centered on a luxury Hawaiian development deal. The case alleges tortious interference and unjust enrichment, with Ohtani potentially liable for his agent's actions despite being removed from direct negotiations. Dan connects this to the previous gambling controversy, suggesting this case could reveal more about Ohtani's actual involvement in business dealings than previously known.The episode also covers Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer's gambling controversy involving Venmo transactions labeled "sports gambling," examining why even jokes about NCAA violations can trigger investigations and the broader implications for student-athlete social media use.The Centerpiece: Don Van Natta Jr. joins for a discussion of the Nevada Supreme Court's 5-2 decision allowing Jon Gruden's case against Roger Goodell and the NFL to proceed in open court rather than arbitration. Don explains how this stems from the Dan Snyder investigation, the 650,000 emails obtained by Beth Wilkinson, and why only Gruden's 11 emails were leaked. The conversation explores the unconscionability ruling that could destroy the NFL's arbitration system, the potential for massive discovery including all those emails, and why Gruden has said he'll "burn the house down" to get the truth. and finally, what to watch for: Tarun previews the long-awaited NCAA decision on Michigan's sign-stealing scandal, while Mike provides Conduct Detrimental updates and recommends WWE Unreal on Netflix. Dan enthusiastically reviews the Chiefsaholic documentary, offering a cautionary tale about lawyers appearing in documentaries.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw) , Don Van Natta Jr. (@DVNJr)Feat. and Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
Only one week until the start of the College Football season. Week 0 is almost here and we even have a meaningful Big-12 game between Iowa State and Kansas State. We knock out the NFC West schedules and find out we truly hate the Cardinals this season. Rams or Niners for the win. Don't look now but Shohei is in some hot soup again after he and his agent have been accused of sabotaging a $240M real estate project in Hawai'i. Who is this guy? Thought he was a good dude. Are girl cheerleaders in jeopardy of losing their jobs to boy cheerleaders? Is Luka anorexic?? Does Aaron Rodgers need a bigger helmet??? And what's your favorite place to throw dildos???? Download and subscribe, rate and review. Tune in Fridays at 2 PM Mountain Time, only on 89.1 KHOL
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Baseball's two-way phenom and his agent are being sued over a multi-million dollar real estate project. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
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In this episode of Unveiled: GovCon Stories, Mac Liu, CEO of Vultron, and Noura Bashshur, Sr. Director of Growth, discuss how AI is transforming GovCon BD. From proposal sprints to intelligent automation, they break down what makes GovCon unique—and why now is the time to evolve. Mac shares lessons from Google and DoD innovation, while Noura offers real-world guidance on using AI to boost proposal quality and delivery. Whether you're after city, civilian, or defense contracts, this one's for you.Guest Bio:Mac Liu is the CEO of Vultron and a seasoned engineering leader with experience at Google, Robinhood, and Anduril. He's led major defense projects with NASA, DoD, and the U.S. Space Force—scaling contracts to $240M. At Vultron, he's applying that cross-sector expertise to help GovCon teams win smarter with AI-powered solutions.Noura Bashshur is Vultron's Senior Director of Growth, leading strategy, partnerships, and AI-driven innovation in GovCon. With 7+ years in federal contracting, she's led multi-million-dollar wins, built federal health practices, and brings deep expertise in BD, capture, and tech-enabled healthcare. Noura holds a Master's in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan.Call(s) to Action:Help spread the word about UnveilLenee: GovCon Stories: https://shows.acast.com/unveilLenee-govcon-storiesDo you want to be a guest or recommend a topic that you would like to learn or hear about on the podcast? Let us know through our guest feedback and registration form.Links:Learn more about Vultron, request a demoCheckout Vultron's AI-Powered Federal Proposal Development Platforms: Evaluation Framework and FactorsSponsors:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests, and do not reflect the views or endorsements of our sponsors.Withum – Diamond Sponsor!Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm, helping clients to be in a position of strength in today's complex business environment. Go to Withum's website to learn more about how they can help your business! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin soared to a new all-time high.Bitcoin soared to a new all-time high of $111,800 on the 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day and Eric Trump waves off critics of U.S. President Donald Trump's VIP dinner for his top $TRUMP memecoin holders. Plus, Sui's largest DEX and liquidity provider Cetus loses $240M to hackers. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier
Shoot us a Text.Episode #1012: Today we're talking about Lithia Motors' internal challenge to boost service growth, FM Capital's $240M bet on auto tech startups—with strong dealer backing, and the mounting issues facing Tesla's Cybertruck.Show Notes with links:Facing underperformance in its service and parts growth, Lithia Motors is turning inward, challenging its frontline teams to raise the bar and reclaim momentum in a key revenue area.Lithia's Q4 same-store service and parts revenue grew 3.4%, falling short of peers like Sonic (10%) and Penske (6.2%).CEO Bryan DeBoer emphasized it's not a technician shortage, but a “mindset issue” among service advisers and managers.The company is expanding its Partners Group program to include department managers, offering stock incentives tied to higher performance standards.COO Adam Chamberlain sees aftersales as a major 2025 growth driver, but warns current operations sacrifice customer pay for warranty work.DeBoer: “There's been way too soft of management and lip service... Sixty to 90 days is our new mantra,”Venture firm FM Capital has closed its fourth fund at $240 million, aiming to fuel retail and mobility tech across the auto industry—with major backing from dealership groups.The fund surpassed its $200M target despite a tough venture capital environment.Investments will target AI, fleet tech, autonomy, connectivity, and energy transition.125 investors participated, including 56 dealership groups representing over 1,100 stores. Holman and Cox Automotive returned as key backers in this round.Chase Fraser, Managing Partner of FM Capital: “Dealerships really respect entrepreneurs because they are entrepreneurs themselves. They want to get involved. They want to mentor some of these entrepreneurs. They want to test their products. They want to give them feedback because who knows better than the user?”Tesla's Cybertruck is facing a brand-new problem—its maker doesn't want it back. Owners looking to trade in their trucks are getting turned away, exposing deeper trouble for the high-profile pickup.Tesla is reportedly refusing to accept Cybertrucks as trade-ins, citing resale struggles and declining demand.The company has a backlog of nearly 2,400 unsold units worth $200M, with used values down 55% year-over-year.Some frustrated owners are resorting to Lemon Laws just to offload the vehicle.Other dealers are low-balling owners or avoiding Cybertrucks altogether due to market instability.A Cybertruck recall this year revealed that only 46K of the vehicles have been delivered so far.Join hosts Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/
Guest: David McAdams Founder & CEO McAdams Group $240M AUM & Partner In a $3B FirmWebsite: https://www.mcadamsgroupllc.com/Bio:David McAdams is the Founder and President of McAdams Group, an asset and wealth management organization in Cordova, TN. For more than two decades, David has helped hard-working individuals and families in and around Memphis better preserve their retirement savings and increase their retirement income.David is an Investment Adviser Representative and licensed insurance professional specializing in retirement income strategies. He also works closely with estate planning attorneys in the area to establish effective investment and wealth management solutions that can help clients avoid unnecessary taxation and possible government intervention through probate.As an independent financial advisor, David has helped hundreds of clients implement income-generating strategies designed to help protect their savings from the threat of inflation, rising healthcare costs, and market risk.McAdams Group, LLC is currently rated by the Better Business Bureau as an accredited BBB business and is a member of the Memphis Regional Chamber of Commerce.Disclaimer:Investment Advisory Services offered through Sound Income Strategies, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisory Firm. McAdams Group, LLC and Sound Income Strategies, LLC are not associated entities. McAdams Group, LLC is a franchisee of the Retirement Income Source. The Retirement Income Source and Sound Income Strategies LLC are associated entities.www.sec.gov
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We're on the edge of our seats with the potential Ethereum ETF launch just days away. Are ETH ETF products finally going to be tradeable next week? Solana is also in the spotlight, hinting at its own ETF while rolling out impressive innovations like ZK Compression and Blinks. The Blast token has also finally dropped! Are you eligible? We unpack everything you need to know. Plus, Ethereum's new execution client might unlock a hidden beast. And we cover everything happening price with prices. Are we in a crypto bull or bear? Tune in to find out. ------ ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨ https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/23 ------
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First, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Judge Engoron convicted Trump of civil fraud, stating Trump overvalued Mar-a-Lago by hundreds of millions because the property's true market value is only $18M, leaving Trump with a $464 million bond. Now, CNN says Trump could sell Mar-a-Lago for $240M to pay for the crime of overvaluing Mar-a-Lago. The corruption is astounding. Thankfully, we are joined by comedian Jon Reep to help lighten things up. He's known as "the Hemi Guy" from the truck commercials, but we like to refer to him as "Mayor of Hickory." In sports, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies defeat the Kentucky Wildcats in a huge upset. The Samford Bulldogs come close to upsetting Kansas, but their hopes are dashed as Samford gets a bad foul called on a clean block in the last seconds of the game. Also Producer Speedy gives the staff back rubs for some reason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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