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In honor of Disneyland's 70th anniversary, DisneyChris presents his version of what would be the ultimate are music loop for the Disneyland main entrance. His idea of a perfect area loop would consist of instrumentals representing the park's currant roster of attractions, as well as many nods to the past legacy of the Happiest Place on Earth. Download (right click / Save as) 1. Disneyland Theme   0:00 2. Mickey Mouse March   3:07   3. Happy Rag   5:19 4. Raider's March   7:39 5. Heigh Ho /Whistle While You Work  9:49 6. 20K Leagues Theme / A Whale of a Tale   11:00 7. Winnie the Pooh / The Wonderful Things About Tiggers / Hip Hip Pooh Ray   13:24 8. Steamboat Bill / Turkey in the Straw   16:14 9. Baroque Hoedown  18:23 10.   When I See an Elephant Fly   19:43 11.   In the Tiki Tiki Tiki Room   22:25 12.   All Aboard the Mine Train  24:04 13.   Unbirthday Song  25:45 14.   Monorail Song   27:47 15.   Come Again   30:44 16.   Battle Hymn of the Republic   32:38 17.   Fantasy Castle Medley   34:45 When You Wish Upon a StarOnce Upon a DreamA Dream is a Wish Your Heart MakesSomeday My Prince Will Come 18.   Minnie's Yoo Hoo   40:26 19.   Hi Diddle Dee Dee   43:21 20.   Columbia the Gem of the Ocean   45:21 21.   Yo Ho Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)   46:25 22.   Space Mountain Theme   48:30 23.   Fantasmic   51:07 24.   Casey Jr.  54:04 25.   Bang Went Old Betsy   55:35 26.   Cantina Song   57:35 27.   There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow  59:30 28.   Maple Leaf Rag  1:04:12 29.   Hawaiian War Chant   1:07:20 30.   Special Spice   1:08:21 31.   Zip A Dee Doo Dah   1:11:01 32.   A Spoonful of Sugar / Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious   1:12:35 33.   You Can Fly!   1:14:58 34.   Star Wars Theme   1:17:18 35.   Swisskapolka   1:19:31 36.   Meet Me Down on Main Street   1:20:59 37.   Fantasy in the Sky   1:23:58 38.   Nothing Can Stop Us Now   1:27:59 39.   The Ballad of Davy Crockett   1:29:24 40.   Down in New Orleans   1:31:05 41.   The Merrily Song   1:33:23 42.   Strange Things Are Happening to Me   1:35:13 43.   Grim Grinning Ghosts   1:38:14 44.   Serengeti Serenade   1:40:53      45.   Smile Darn Ya Smile   1:45:17 46.   Blood on the Saddle   1:47:09 47.   Hello Everybody / Welcome to the Golden Horseshoe / Can-Can   1:48:36 48.   Milenberg Joys   1:52:13 49.   March of the Cards   1:55:47 50.   It's a Small World   1:57:19YOU CAN ALSO FIND THIS TRACK ON MY WEBSITE: DISNEYCHRIS.COM - LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE: TRACK 117 https://disneychris.com/a-day-at-disneyland.html  Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive exclusive rewards every month. https://www.patreon.com/DisneyChrisVisit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/​ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - 

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Send us a textIn this no-holds-barred Daily Drop, Peaches dives headfirst into the latest national defense chaos—from Humvees rolling through LA to Marines moonlighting as ICE support in Florida. Pete Hegseth wants to bring the warrior spirit back (because apparently we lost it), and Jared's not buying the sudden patriotism unless you're ready to pull bodies from burning cars. Meanwhile, retired four-stars are back in the game pushing for E-7s and more F-35s… but who's paying them now? The Academy is bleeding staff, a nuclear microreactor is going to Alaska (because obviously), and the Air Force just teamed up with AI-piloted Valkyrie drones like it's Skynet 2.0. Also—yes, the Space Force canceled something big. Again. Strap in, nerds.

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1089: The federal EV tax credit countdown is officially on—and startups like Slate are feeling the pressure. Toyota's new “K-flex” line is redefining manufacturing versatility in Georgetown, while Amazon kicks off a four-day Prime Day aimed at cautious consumers and stocked-up sellers.Show Notes with links:The countdown has started. EV tax credits vanish after September 30, 2025, slamming the brakes on what was once a key driver of electric vehicle adoption. Dealers are already seeing signs of a demand surge—and the next 84 days could be chaos.Buyers are rushing to act before the deadline, with analysts predicting a sharp uptick in showroom traffic.Barclays expects a pre-deadline demand spike as shoppers try to capture incentives before they disappear, and dealer inventories of qualifying models may dry up quickly.Researchers Elaine Buckberg and Cassandra Cole estimate a 6-point drop in EV share by 2030 as a resultSlate's highly anticipated sub-$20K electric truck, backed by over 100,000 reservations, has quietly had its price bumped to the "mid-twenties" after losing eligibility for the now-defunct EV tax credit.Check out our panel from ASOTU CON on this topicIn a corner of Georgetown, Kentucky, Toyota is quietly completing one of the boldest manufacturing upgrades in recent memory. A decade in the making, “K-flex” is turning a 40-year-old assembly line into the most flexible—and possibly most advanced—Toyota line in the world.The $1.8 billion Line 1 overhaul allows for hybrid, plug-in, and full EVs to be built alongside ICE vehicles on the same line.Automation is everywhere: car-size autonomous skillets, part-delivering robots, and robotic glass installers fill the plant floor.Amazon's Prime Day has evolved into a four-day price frenzy—just in time to collide with fresh tariff concerns, shifting consumer priorities, and more cautious spending behavior. Retailers are leaning in hard, but shoppers aren't splurging quite like they used to.Prime Day now runs from July 8 (today) to July 11, with deals dropping as often as every 5 minutes and new perks aimed at Gen Z shoppers.Adobe predicts $23.8B in U.S. online sales this week—up 28% from last year—but analysts warn of front-loaded demand and early fatigue.Retailers like Walmart and Target are running competing promotions with sharper, more selective discounts.0:00 Intro with Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier0:45 Nathan doesn't have an Amazon Prime account2:15 ASOTU Edge Webinar tomorrow with Uber For Business3:05 New Episode of Auto Collabs with Thuy Adomitis of Mia4:40 EV Tax Credits Go Away in 84 Days, AnJoin 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/

In today's episode, we're joined by Keli Callaghan, early team member at Algorand and now partner at Arrington Capital, to break down the biggest trends shaping crypto markets right now. We dig into the $2.8B surge in crypto VC, the rise of ETH as a treasury asset, and the controversial Pump.fun token launch that some say could signal the end of memecoin mania.~~~~~

European Launcher Challenge's shortlist announced. Dhruva Space to provide solar panels for Pixxel hyperspectral constellation. US Space Systems Command awards $2.8B in contracts for secure space communications. And, more.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Aegis Space Law Attorney's Bailey Reichelt and Jack Shelton bring you the Aegis Space Law monthly segment. You can connect with Bailey Reichelt and Jack Shelton on LinkedIn, and send your questions to space@n2k.com. Selected Reading N° 42–2025: European Launcher Challenge: preselected challengers unveiled (European Space Agency)  Dhruva Space set to power up Pixxel's next constellation with Solis+ Space-grade Solar Panels (Dhruva Space)  Space Systems Command Awards $2.8B Contract to Deliver the First Two Satellites for Modern (US Space Force)  France joins European push for satellite internet on trains (Reuters)  NASA Mission Monitoring Air Quality from Space Extended (NASA) Space auction: Sally Ride memorabilia collection sells for $145,000 (Space.com) China accelerates toward lunar goals as reusability programs gain momentum - NASASpaceFlight.com  OroraTech opens Greek headquarters to accelerate wildfire constellation and boost national innovation (OroraTech) T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The market for ag biologicals is projected to grow significantly according to Grandview Research – making the leap from $11B market in 2024 to a $16.8B in 2030. One Indiana company has recently created a strategic alliance to drive biological innovation at every stage of the crop nutrition cycle. Dr. Tanya Soule, Vice President of Microbiology at BW Fusion, joins us to talk science, producers and the farm. We get into: What biologicals are and how they benefit farmers How they work in tandem with other fertilizers and modes of crop protection to drive yield BW Fusion's approach to scientific discovery and innovation How the company got into the agbioscience industry – it wasn't its first vertical Bain Capital Double Impact's support that led to the strategic alliance between BW Fusion, Biodyne USA and Agronomy 365 and what that has allowed them to do from an innovation perspective The farmers' role in advancing innovation at BW Fusion Why Tanya, a career academic, made the switch to working with the BW Fusion team and coming to the agbiosciences Her advice for young scientists What's ahead for BW Fusion

The market for ag biologicals is projected to grow significantly according to Grandview Research – making the leap from $11B market in 2024 to a $16.8B in 2030. One Indiana company has recently created a strategic alliance to drive biological innovation at every stage of the crop nutrition cycle. Dr. Tanya Soule, Vice President of Microbiology at BW Fusion, joins us to talk science, producers and the farm. We get into:  What biologicals are and how they benefit farmers How they work in tandem with other fertilizers and modes of crop protection to drive yield BW Fusion's approach to scientific discovery and innovation How the company got into the agbioscience industry – it wasn't its first vertical Bain Capital Double Impact's support that led to the strategic alliance between BW Fusion, Biodyne USA and Agronomy 365 and what that has allowed them to do from an innovation perspective The farmers' role in advancing innovation at BW Fusion Why Tanya, a career academic, made the switch to working with the BW Fusion team and coming to the agbiosciences Her advice for young scientists What's ahead for BW Fusion 

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Send us a textWould you board a flight if the pilot landed safely only 99.5% of the time? Ricardo Villadiego wouldn't—and he applies that same mindset to cybersecurity. In this high-impact episode from IT Nation Secure 2025, Joey Pinz talks with Ricardo, founder of Lumu, about precision, preparation, and protecting MSPs from EDR evasion and network breaches.✈️ Drawing parallels between aviation and cybersecurity, Ricardo shares how checklists, training, and feedback loops apply to both flying planes and defending networks. He recalls lessons from the Miracle on the Hudson and explains why being “left of boom” isn't optional—it's essential.

For this installment of the Best of Jiminy Crickets we welcome back out former co-host, Brain Crawford, to revisit part 2 of our extensive look at Tokyo DisneySea during it's 20th anniversary year in 2001. December 2021 - In this episode, Brian and Chris return to continue their celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Tokyo Disneyland Resort's second gated park, Tokyo DisneySea, regarded by many as the best theme park the world over. On this episode they continue their guided tour of the park, exploring The Lost River Delta, Port Discovery and The American Waterfront, as together they highlight this special park's many attractions, shops, restaurants and snacking locations. They then close out the episode by discussing some of the special live entertainment offered at DisneySea. Everything is enhanced by the special songs and music from this crowning jewel in outdoor Disney style themed environment. Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/​ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive exclusive rewards every month. https://www.patreon.com/DisneyChris

¿Cómo construís una startup millonaria con dos personas y sin inversión externa?En este episodio, Lucas y Cristóbal se sumergen en el fenómeno de las startups ultra chicas de AI: equipos de 1 a 3 personas, sin levantar capital, que logran millones de dólares en ingresos anuales. ¿Estamos frente a una nueva ola que redefine el emprendedurismo? Analizan casos como MagnificAI, AragonAI, SEOBot y PhotoAI, y lo que tienen en común estas compañías que lograron escalar sin developers ni grandes estructuras.También hablan sobre OnlyFans: ¿por qué está en venta y tan barata si genera más de 1.300 millones en revenue y 658 millones en ganancias? ¿Qué pasa con la regulación que podría afectar su modelo en Europa? Además, repasan el futuro del delivery automatizado, el envejecimiento poblacional, el modelo de seedstrapping y los dilemas éticos y financieros de los fondos de inversión actuales.Un episodio intenso, honesto y lleno de data para entender lo que se viene y cómo jugar tus fichas en 2025.Timestamps para capítulos en YouTube0:00 - Introducción y contexto del episodio3:30 - Los VCs como cofradía: relaciones, conflictos y behind the scenes9:45 - Base44: un solo founder, cero inversión, vendida a Wix por $80M14:00 - Casos de éxito: MagnificAI, AragonAI, SEOBot, PhotoAI20:00 - “Ganamos la lotería”: AI como cambio histórico irrepetible22:00 - OnlyFans a la venta por $8B: ¿infraestimada?28:00 - Regulación en Europa y nuevas plataformas como Fansly31:20 - Los Lakers, el compounding y qué hubiese pasado si invertías en el S&P37:00 - Sponsor: Cómo implementar AI en tu empresa hoy38:20 - Uber for Seniors y demografía como tendencia de negocio42:30 - Cierre y reflexiones finales____Muchas gracias a nuestro Sponsor, Analytics Town por apoyar este episodio!¿Quieres crear un producto basado en inteligencia artificial pero no sabes por dónde empezar?En Analytics Town te ayudamos a diseñar tu nuevo producto y modelo de negocio, desde la estrategia hasta la ejecución del software con módulos de IA.Descubrimos oportunidades para tu empresa y validamos tu idea.Armamos el diseño funcional y el modelo de negocio.Diseñamos y desarrollamos tu producto potenciado con Inteligencia Artificial.Te acompañamos en todo el proceso, desde la idea hasta convertirlo en negocio rentable...Si mencionas que vienes de Indie vs Unicornio, te damos un 25% de descuento en el desarrollo de tu primer MVP.

Drew had a Devo weekend, Eli Zaret stops by, Glastonbury 2025, Jim Harbaugh & Michigan sued, Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything on Hulu, OnlyFans for sale, and Tom Brady won the Jeff Bezos wedding. The latest WATP episode was recording right in our studios. Check it out right here. Drew caught Devo's art show in Birmingham, then the band themselves at The Fillmore Detroit. Eli Zaret drops by to pop off on the Jeff Bezos/Lauren Sanchez wedding, Tom Brady's antics, down goes Tommy Hilfiger, Jim Harbaugh added to a University of Michigan class action lawsuit, Surviving Ohio State on HBO, Detroit Piston Malik Beasley investigated for gambling, Angel Reese cashes in, the Detroit Tigers way out in first place, some boring golf stuff, Jake Paul's latest snoozer of a fight, the Detroit Red Wings draft choices, NBA Draft recap, RIP Dave Parker, George Costanza bobble-head night and more. Politics: The ‘Trump Bill' lingers on. Zohran Mamdani vs billionaires. AOC's yearbook scandal. NYFD's hot-girl problem. The General Lee went flying again. These chicks brawl and some private parts fall out all over the place. Marge Simpson is dead. A new doc on Barbara Walters has dropped on Hulu. Glastonbury: The big festival went down. John Fogerty sounded really old. Peter Capaldi crashed Franz Ferdinand. Lorde performed as well and danced like an idiot. Lorde is SOOOO deep. Hip Hop: King Combs and Kanye West drop some tunes. They suck. Joycelyn Savage is brainwashed by R. Kelly. Chris Brown humps his fans. Leonid Radvinsky wants $8B for OnlyFans. Paul McCartney is really into making lists these days. Rod Stewart's friend, Georgie, was super gay. Everybody hates Will Smith. Dave Landau will join us tomorrow. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

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Fortified Life PodcastEpisode 192 – Tools & Resources SpotlightGuest: Dan Anderson – CEO, Kingdom Way / Executive Team, FCCITopic: Speaking • Coaching • Mentoring • WritingRelease Date: 06/25/2025Length: ≈ 64 minutesEpisode SnapshotIn this Tools & Resources edition, Jason "Mr. Fortified" Davis sits down with Dan Anderson—battle-tested entrepreneur, two-decade pastor, and trusted adviser to CEOs and high-impact teams. Dan unpacks two assessment frameworks he uses to fuse marketplace grit with spiritual wisdom:The Five Capitals Life Assessment – measures spiritual, relational, physical, intellectual, and financial "capital" in the order Jesus modeled.The Prioritized Leader Assessment – aligning purpose, people, pace, perception, and profit so organizations "win where it matters most."Along the way, Dan explains why every faith-driven leader needs a coach, how blind spots sabotage culture, and why obedience often precedes breakthroughs.About Dan AndersonRole: CEO, Kingdom Way; Executive Team, FCCI (Fellowship of Companies for Christ International)Experience: 20 years pastoral leadership • Battle-tested entrepreneur • Sought-after mentor, speaker & coach to start-ups and $8B enterprises.Core Strengths: Culture building, high-trust teams, assessment-based Coaching, marketplace discipleship.New Initiative: Banded for Men—12-theme half-day peer groups coupling business issue-processing with deep spiritual formation.Connect with DanCoaching & events: KingdomWayMinistries.netBanded for Men: JoinBanded.comFCCI Conference & resources: FCCI.orgResources & Links MentionedFive Capitals Coaching – a framework for holistic life alignment.The Prioritized Leader suite – 31 snackable training videos + workbooks.Banded for Men peer groups – discipleship + business mastery.FCCI International Conference – Sept. 15-18, 2025, Sarasota, FL.Jason's book Fortified: Being Rooted in God's Plan for Work & Business (Amazon).Discussion Questions (for personal or team reflection)Which of the Five Capitals is currently dominant in your life? Which is weakest?Where does your organization struggle most among the Five P's? Why?How could a rhythms-of-work-and-rest "pace" reset boost your creativity?What blind spot surfaced during this episode—and what first step will you take to address it?Call to ActionSubscribe / Review the Fortified Life Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite app.Watch the full interview on YouTube: @FortifiedLifePodcast.Share the episode on LinkedIn or Instagram and tag @JasonDavis and @KingdomWayMinistries.Ready for assessment-based Coaching? Connect with Dan at KingdomWayMinistries.net/coaching.Social Blurb New #FortifiedLifePodcast!

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Wes, Eneasz, and David keep the rationalist community informed about what's going on outside of the rationalist communitySupport us on Substack!News Links:Klimar Abrego Garcia is coming home!Sadly, the Iranian talks were canceledPossibly damaged centrifugesThursday before attacks IAEA says Iran in violation of nuclear obligations, and Iran announced it would make a new enrichment facilityUkraine hit the Kerch Strait Bridge with UUSAssassination of Minnesota lawmakerIn the UK, there's a tradition of letting the party of any lawmaker killed in an act of political violence run unopposed in the by-election.Elon apologized to TrumpTrump memo says to stop immigration enforcement against agriculture, restaurants, and hotelsTruth Social postTrump EO: repeal ban on supersonic flight!Trump EO: investigate Biden's mental stateRFK fired the entire CDC vaccine advisory committeeHalf of new appointees are anti-vaxxersJim O'Niell confirmed as deputy director of HHSAmes v. Ohio Dept of Youth ServicesWest Taiwan is doing gain of function research… IN SPAAAAAAAAAACE!Disney and Universal are suing AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringementyou can build a place to live in the Bay area for $42k! (just not legally)Happy News!Canada getting cheaper semaglutide soonContact lenses give humans a limited ability to see InfraredNuclues Embryo is advertising full genetic screening for IVFFederal judge approved a $2.8B settlement that allows colleges to pay student athletes directly for the first time and grants back pay to athletes who were barred from payments (back to 2016)It's very likely that we're now able to provide people with organ transplants from pigs. Doctors implanted a 62 yr old with a pig's kidney that had been given 69 edits to beGot something to say? Come chat with us on the Bayesian Conspiracy Discord or email us at themindkillerpodcast@gmail.com. Say something smart and we'll mention you on the next show!Follow us!RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themindkillerGoogle: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iqs7r7t6cdxw465zdulvwikhekmPocket Casts: https://pca.st/vvcmifu6Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-mind-killerApple: Intro/outro music: On Sale by Golden Duck Orchestra This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindkiller.substack.com/subscribe

Story of the Week (DR):Boeing Crash in India Is First Fatal Incident Involving a 787 Jet: Tragedy threatens to throw plane maker's fragile recovery into question MMBoeing stock slides after Air India 787 Dreamliner crashesAI Overviews hallucinates that Airbus, not Boeing, involved in fatal Air India crash One of the Dreamliners That Gave a Boeing Manager Nightmares Just CrashedWhistleblowers always warned that passengers would pay a price for Boeing's tyrannical corner-cutting, especially with the planes shipped overseas.Starbucks accelerates new staffing model to all company-owned North American storesStarbucks has launched its biggest hiring spree in history — aimed at finally tackling the number one gripe from frustrated customers. The recruitment blitz— adding as many as 85,000 workers across its 17,000 US locations — is a bold move aimed at slashing long wait times.CEO Brian Niccol, speaking to 14,000 store managers at a Las Vegas event on Wednesday, called it 'the biggest human capital investment in connection in the history of Starbucks.' Five years ago, Starbucks stores averaged 23 employees. Cost-cutting has since trimmed that number down to 18 to 19 — four to five fewer workers per location.Howard Schultz says he ‘did a cartwheel' when Starbucks CEO Niccol coined ‘back to Starbucks' strategyNETFLIX: 78% NO Jay Hoag“In accordance with the Company's director resignation policy, Mr. Hoag offered his resignation from the Board, conditioned upon Board acceptance. The Nominating and Governance Committee will consider Mr. Hoag's resignation and recommend to the Board regarding whether to accept or reject the resignation or take other action.”Jay Hoag chairs the Nomination CommitteeThe Nominating and Governance Committee met two times in 2024. Each member attended all the Nominating and Governance Committee meetings held in 2024, other than Mr. Hoag who did not attend one meeting.2024: 9% NO; 2023: 23% NO; 2020: 55% NO; 2017: 49% NO; 2014: 49.7% NO; 2011: 9% NOMGMT proposal to declassify the board 99.6% YESMGMT proposal to eliminate supermajority voting provisions 99.6% YESSay on Pay: 2023: 71% NO; 2022: 73% NOSHP Wins (22?)SHP Lobbying Activity Report/Political Disclosures (2 wins): 2022: 60% YES; 2021 80% YESSHP repeal classified board (6 wins): 2017: 63% YES; 2016: 83% YES; 2015: 80% YES; 2014: 82% YES; 2013: 88% YES; 2012: 78% YESSHP simple majority vote (9 wins): 2022: 58% YES; 2021: 90% YES; 2020: 73% YES; 2019: 88% YES; 2018: 84% YES; 2017: 63% YES; 2016: 82% YES; 2015: 80% YES; 2013: 81% YESSHP majority voting policy (4 wins): 2016: 87% YES; ; 2014: 82% YES; 2013: 81% YES; 2011: 72% YESSHP independent board chair: 2013 (1 win): 73% YESNetflix Director Jay C. Hoag sold 31,750 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,252.35, for a total value of $39,762,112.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 63,040 shares of the company's stock, valued at $78,948,144.Why Companies with More Female Board Members Have Better Workplace SafetyThat's the conclusion of “From the Boardroom to the Jobsite: Female Board Representation and Workplace Safety,” written by a pair of Notre Dame professors and a colleague from Villanova University. Examining government and corporate worker safety data from 266 companies between 2002 to 2011, the trio determined that the number of workplace accidents and injuries tended to be lower at businesses that had higher numbers of women on their boards.Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Rubrik's CEO let 800 employees sit in on board meetings — and he says it supercharged the companyFor the first seven to eight years of building the company, Rubrik's CEO opened board meetings to all staff.Bipul Sinha said as many as 800 staff members tuned in to these meetings.The data management firm went public in April 2024 and is worth $19 billion.MM: McDonald's downgraded on GLP-1 drug worries: Wall Street's top analyst calls MMAssholiest of the Week (MM):One story, three asshole options:Texas DRTexas Removes BlackRock From Energy Boycott Blacklist2022: Texas bans local, state government entities from doing business with firms that “boycott” fossil fuels““Our review focused on the boycott of energy companies…”Bills That Could Have Hurt Renewable Energy Die in Texas LegislatureTexas finalizes $1.8B to build solar, battery, and gas-powered microgrids2025: Texas Leads U.S. Renewable Energy Generation by a Country Mile - since 2019, renewable energy has nearly doubled to account for 30% of Texas energyBlackrockTexas Removes BlackRock From Energy Boycott Blacklist“BlackRock does not boycott fossil fuels — investing over $100 billion in Texas energy companies on behalf of our clients proves that.Fink letter to clients in 2020: Our role as a fiduciary is the foundation of BlackRock's culture. The commitments we are making today reflect our conviction that all investors – and particularly the millions of our clients who are saving for long-term goals like retirement – must seriously consider sustainability in their investments.As EU acts to stop greenwash, funds drop climate claims from their namesAn email BlackRock sent to clients on March 18, which it shared with Climate Home, said it had responded to the ESMA naming guidelines by changing the names of 56 funds worth $51bn to drop sustainability terms. An example it gave was dropping “ESG” from the BSF Systematic ESG World Equity Fund.How BlackRock's Larry Fink Won Over Donald TrumpBlackRock seeks dismissal of Texas antitrust case over coal productionBlackRock CEO Larry Fink not leaving anytime soon Did you forget about your board? Probably not… Blackrock voted for their own directors, including when those directors were in the bottom quartile for votes receivedBlackrock can even sway the vote on itself: Blackrock also owns 6.7% of itself through funds, primarily indexThe average vote FOR a BLK director is 97.3%, higher than the 96.4% US averageIn fact, the directors with the lowest votes elsewhere… got the highest votes at BLK?THREE founders on the board“Discrimination” in capital marketsX's Sales Pitch: Give Us Your Ad Business or We'll SueLate last year, Verizon Communications got an unusual message from a media company that wanted its business: Spend your ad dollars with us or we'll see you in court.It worked. Verizon, which hadn't advertised on X since 2022, pledged to spend at least $10 million this year on the platform, a person familiar with the matter said.2023: Elon, After Personally Driving Away Advertisers, Tells Them To Go Fuck Themselves (Repeatedly), And Says ‘Earth' Will ‘Judge' Them For Killing ExTwitterCanadian Tourists To The U.S. Down Nearly 40% In May, New Data SaysSUE CANADAHeadliniest of the WeekDR: BJ's Restaurant announces Lyle D Tick as new president and CEO AND ZRG Appoints Interim Talent Trailblazer Liz Dick to Board of Directors MM: Hulk Hogan wants to reimagine Hooters restaurants as his Real American Beer brand makes a new bid to save the chainWho Won the Week?DR: Jay Hoag: ignores shareholders while selling shares while pretending to be independentMM: I have a winner that doesn't know they're a winner - Polish investor Wiaczesław "Slava" Smołokowski, the owner of Polaroid. With Texas pushing Blackrock to its knees for discriminating against oil, the Robby Starbuck winning the war of discrimination against white men, and Elon Musk winning money for discriminating against Nazi platforms, Polaroid has a chance to sue Apple for discriminating against cameras with its phones, sue the state of Texas for divesting from Polaroid in 2001, and sue the US public for not buying printing cameras. . PredictionsDR: Jay Hoag does not attend the Nomination Committee meeting which is meant to accept or reject his resignation but since the other 3 committee members are too scared to act without him they sit and talk about Netflix's upcoming season of Stranger Things for 45 minutes until Brad Smith gets a text from Jay Hoag which simply reads: “Rjct”MM: Dave Calhoun boomerangs back to Boeing to save the day

Welcome to episode 307 of The Cloud Pod – where the forecast is always cloudy! Who else is at a conference? Justin is coming to us this week from sunny San Diego where he's attending FinOps – so we have that news to look forward to for next week. Matt and Ryan are also on hand today to share the latest news from Kubernetes, Salesforce acquisitions, and the strange case of Azure making AWS more cost effective. Titles we almost went with this week: The Great Redis Escape: One Year Later, Valkey is Living Its Best Life Cache Me If You Can: How Valkey Outran Redis’s License Policies Tier Today, Gone Tomorrow: AWS’s New Storage Class That Moves Your Data So         You Don’t  Hey AI, Deploy My App: AWS Makes It Actually Work AWS Finally Calculates What You’ll Actually Pay The Price is Right: AWS Edition From List Price to Real Price: AWS Gets Transparent Red Hat and AWS Sitting in a Tree, R-H-E-L-I-N-G Dockerfile? More Like Dockefile-It-For-Me with Amazon’s New MCP Server Elementary, My Dear Watson: Amazon Q Becomes Sherlock Holmes for AWS CUD You Believe It? Red Hat Gets the Discount Treatment Committed Relationship Status: It’s Complicated (But 20% Cheaper) RHEL Yeah! Google Drops Prices on Enterprise Linux Disk Today, Gone Tomorrow: Azure’s Vanishing OS Storage ATL1: Where GPUs Meet Sweet Tea and Southern Hospitality AWS Launches Operation Cloud Sovereignty The Great Firewall of Europe: AWS Edition Amazon Builds a GDPR Fortress in Germany General News  01:46 What Salesforce’s $8B acquisition of Informatica means for enterprise data and AI | VentureBeat Salesforce just dropped $8 billion to acquire Informatica.  This purchase was really about building the data foundation needed for agentic AI to actually work in enterprise environments – we’re talking about combining Informatica’s 30 years of data management expertise with Salesforce’s cloud platform to create what they’re calling a “unified architecture for agentic AI.” This acquisition fills a massive gap in Salesforce’s data management capabilities, bringing in critical pieces like data cataloging, integration, governance, quality controls, and master data management – all the unsexy but absolutely essential plumbing that makes AI agents trustworthy and scalable in real enterprise deployments. The timing here is fascinating, because Informatica literally just announced their own agentic AI offerings last week at Informatica World, so Salesforce is essentially buying a company that’s already pivoted hard into the AI space – rather than trying to build these capabilities from scratch. There’s going to be some interesting overlap with MuleSoft, which Salesforce bought for $6.5 billion back in 2018, but analysts are s

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We go Around the Culture for Episode 194, covering big moves, bigger issues, and a whole lot of hoops, hits, and headlines.

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“There is a pretty significant amount of track and field athletes for whom a college opportunity will only come through the participation of track and field. That is something we need to really educate the public around. Coining the term, ‘the opportunity sport,' encapsulates all of that. It's something I believe the broader public can get understanding around.”Starting July 1, NCAA Division I schools can directly pay athletes for the first time ever. This shift follows the House v. NCAA antitrust settlement, approved last week by Judge Claudia Wilken. The $2.8B deal doesn't make athletes employees, but it does allow them to finally receive a share of the billions in revenue they help generate. Schools will be able to offer up to $20.5M annually to student-athletes across all sports (amounts not required to be equal). It also tightens oversight of NIL collectives via a new clearinghouse that ensures deals are “fair-market value.” After major pushback over lost roster spots, the final version protects current and incoming athletes, though schools aren't required to restore those spots. Now, athletic departments are racing to implement these changes. Some are lobbying Congress for federal regulation, hoping this deal becomes a stepping stone toward nationwide legislation. Either way, college sports — and particularly cross country and track — will never look the same.Mentioned in this episode…Read: Track Is America's Opportunity Sport. Colleges Need To Save ItHost: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠Guest: Russell Dinkin | @dancingdinks on InstagramSUPPORT OUR SPONSORSOLIPOP: Olipop is a prebiotic soda that tastes like a throwback to your favorite childhood drinks, but it's loaded with benefits that your body will thank you for. Each can has 2-5g of sugar, 6-9g of fiber, and a science-backed formula designed to help you support your digestive health. They've got plenty of flavor options like Classic Root Beer, Crisp Apple, Grape, Cream Soda and wild hits like Peaches and Cream. You can grab Olipop at Target, Whole Foods, and Walmart or you can go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DrinkOlipop.com and use promo code CITIUS25 at checkout for 25% off all of your orders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.PILLAR PERFORMANCE: We all know that sleep is where the magic happens. That's when your body is rebuilding – but getting into those deeper stages of sleep is what makes the difference between just going to bed and actually recovering. Just mix in a scoop of water about 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime. It's simple, it's clean, it's vegan, and NSF certified. If you're someone who takes their training and recovery seriously, this is something worth trying. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pillarperformance.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or if you're in North America, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thefeed.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code CITIUS for 15% off your first purchase.VELOUS: Recover smarter with VELOUS' new active adjustable slide! Tired feet? VELOUS has you covered. VELOUS just launched the NEW Active Adjustable Slide, designed to take your recovery to the next level. With a perfectly contoured midsole, these slides maximize cushioning and support to help ease tired feet and legs. Run. Recover. Repeat with VELOUS. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the entire collection and enjoy 20% off your purchase by entering code CITIUSMAG20 at checkout!

DAMION1In our 'Glass Lewis complained that the gum-based equity should vest after being stuck to the bottom of his chair in 5 years and not 3 while ISS said, "shit, it just feels like it might be a lot of money probably"' headline of the week. Warner Discovery Shareholders Vote Against CEO David Zaslav's Pay In our 'When 52% is way too wimpy and 54% is a step too far' headline of the week. Cement Industry Pledges 53% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050In our 'Immature college dropout finally realizes full professional potential' headline of the week. Misogyny in the metaverse: is Mark Zuckerberg's dream world a no-go area for women? In our 'Has this weird kind of taste, almost as if it came from McDonald's' headline of the week. McDonald's McCrispy Strips receive mixed reviews as analysts question impact on upcoming Snack WrapI just like to point out how stupid and serious headlines like this areIn our 'What do you mean I can't take a 24-gallon container of hand sanitizer in my carry-on bag?' headline of the week. Sorry, you can't use your Costco membership card to get through TSAMATT1In our 'Also known as $45,555 per military personnel deployed in LA.' headline of the week. Taser Boss Tops Ranking of Highest-Paid CEOs, With $165 Million. Here's the List.The marines have been deployed - there are 76 active director veterans tagged in our database, including 6 admirals and 13 former marines. So far, zero statements yet about using the military to quell protests?In our 'We were 91% in favor of you when you were lead independent director with a 24 year tenure and connections to most of the board, but this year, you missed an important meeting where we asked Reed and Ted what we're supposed to do so we call all agree. This is unacceptable. You're fired.' headline of the week. Netflix Shareholders Vote to Oust Jay Hoag, Its Lead Independent Director, but the Board May Decide to Keep HimIn our 'Waltons reject all proposals, but maybe we can make that headline sound better' headline of the week. Walmart, PayPal shareholders reject DEI overhauls as corporate America continues retreat from social issuesOrganization United for Respect racial equity audit: 6.8%. National Center for Public Policy Research's report investigating delays in reversing DEI: 0.4%. But yes, shareholders reject DEI overhauls.In our 'I'm telling mom! Moooooom!' headline of the week. Trump attacks Musk and questions their future ties amid growing feudIn our 'Get some' headline of the week. Lessons in corporate governance from the Trump-Musk spatDAMION2In our 'Men' headline of the week. Women hold 24% of CEO pipeline roles, but just 8% of promotions. What's going wrong?In our 'Disney teases summer blockbuster movie starring Zac Efron: "Revenge of the College Dropout"' headline of the week. Inside OpenAI's Plan to Embed ChatGPT Into College Students' LivesMeta forming new AI lab helmed by Scale AI CEO Alex Wang: MIT dropoutIn our 'Is this why 66% of Americans think that "society is broken" according to an Ipsos survey released this week?' headline of the week. Just one woman has ever founded and led a Fortune 500 company. Here's her storyThe only woman ever to run a Fortune 500 company she founded was Marion Sandler. She was the cofounder of mortgage lender Golden West Financial, which she led with her husband and co-CEO Herb Sandler for more than four decades. She was one of the first two women CEOs on the Fortune 500 in 1997 In our 'As long as he's not drinking Dr. Pepper I think he'll be ok' headline of the week. Keurig Dr Pepper's CEO drinks at least 300 milligrams of caffeine per day. Is that safe?Tim Cofer-17% gender influence gap: 3W total of 11% influence2W of 10 execs (one is HR)In our 'Other candidates considered were Dyle T Lick and Tyle L Dick' headline of the week. BJ's Restaurant announces Lyle D Tick as new president and CEO MATT2In our 'It ISN'T about the middle school manflake dictator' headline of the week. United Airlines Shuts Down Starlink WiFi Service on Its Planes After the Antennaes Caused Problems With Its Jets' EquipmentIn our 'It IS all about the middle school manflake dictator' headline of the week. United Airlines CEO: ‘We're probably doing more AI than anyone'Just obviously without the antennasIn our 'Texas's attorney general announces Blackrock is no longer woke, but will remain on the "suspiciously Jewish" list' headline of the week. BlackRock Escapes Texas Oil-Boycott List After ESG RetreatIn our 'Texas's attorney general announces they are replacing Blackrock with Texas on Texas's investment ban list going forward' headline of the week. Texas finalizes $1.8B to build solar, battery, and gas-powered microgridsIn our 'There are none reasons' headline of the week. Why Apple iOS 26 might make you want to make phone calls againTim Cook and Arthur Levinson's greatest innovation yet: call holding.

Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Wil Slickers break down two stories this week: Airbnb's new “Services” feature is drawing criticism for cutting hosts out of added revenue opportunities, raising questions about fairness and platform priorities. Meanwhile, OTAs like Booking.com, Expedia Group, and Airbnb have ramped up marketing spend to record highs—over $17.8B in 2024 alone. We unpack what this means for hosts, margins, and the growing pressure of platform-driven distribution. ---- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good Morning Hospitality⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hospitality.FM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠order here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodMorningHospitality.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at ⁠⁠goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send us a textThe Daily Drop is here and this one is overflowing with fraud, firepower, and the federal fumble reel. Jared dives into the Pentagon's latest week of insanity: $10.8B in fraud? Check. Hypersonic missiles making a comeback? Check. A free Qatari plane that's somehow costing $400M to modify? Check. And that's before we even get to the Air Force's new anti-ship missile flex, transgender cadet policy chaos, and the absurd SpaceX-White House pissing match.Oh yeah—Space Force nostalgia? F-47 cockpit speculation? Missileer cancer rates? Welcome to another episode of “Who's Driving This Thing?” The answer is: no one. Absolutely no one.

This episode, Chris and Ruthie discuss three favorite musically themed classic Walt Disney animated shorts, "Melody (1953), "Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom" (1953) and "A Symposium on Popular Songs" (1962) and as per usual bring you tons of fun facts and archival audio. Download (right click / save as)Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/​ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive exclusive rewards every month. https://www.patreon.com/DisneyChris

In this episode, we speak with Marc Bhargava, Managing Director at General Catalyst, an investment and transformation firm partnering with entrepreneurs to build global resiliency and applied AI. Founded in 2000, General Catalyst has $36B in assets under management and recently raised an additional $8B to accelerate investments in early-stage ventures, company creation, and ecosystem transformations. With a focus on innovation, GC is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs navigate the next frontier of technology and industry evolution. Marc leads GC's Creation strategy, focusing on incubations, transformations, and venture buyouts. He also invests early in both crypto and fintech and contributes to GC's expanding AI initiatives. Marc's core areas of interest include AI-driven rollups in services and software businesses, fintech innovation in bookkeeping, accounting, and insurance, and early-stage crypto incubation. Marc supports UNICEF. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host, RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

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En este episodio cubrimos los eventos más importantes tras la apertura del mercado: • Wall Street extiende el rally tras anulación de aranceles: Un tribunal federal anuló los aranceles “recíprocos” del 2 de abril, alegando que Trump excedió su autoridad constitucional bajo la IEEPA. Se detiene su recaudación de inmediato. Futuros al alza: $SPX +1.4%, $US100 +1.8%, $INDU +1.1%. El fallo da un respiro a consumidores y empresas, y podría redefinir la política comercial de EE.UU. • Nvidia sorprende con resultados sólidos pese a China: $NVDA subió +3% premarket tras ingresos de $44.06B (+69% YoY) y EPS ajustado de $0.81. Data centers +73% ($39.1B), gaming +42% ($3.8B). Aun con impacto de -$2.5B por restricciones a los chips H20, la guía para el Q2 fue de $45B. El CEO Jensen Huang posicionó a Nvidia como líder absoluto en infraestructura AI. También reaccionaron al alza $AMD, $TSM y $SMCI. • Google abre tienda online en India para productos Pixel: $GOOGL comienza a vender directamente smartphones, audífonos y relojes en India, anticipando su primera tienda física. Compite directamente con $AAPL, que ya tiene presencia física. Google ya produce algunos modelos Pixel en el país, apuntando a capturar el crecimiento del mayor mercado emergente. • Moderna enfrenta revés pero sigue con vacuna de gripe aviar: $MRNA estable en premarket tras cancelación de contrato por $766M del HHS. Pese a ello, reportó datos positivos de Fase 1/2 de su vacuna mRNA-1018 contra la cepa H5. Buscará financiación alternativa para continuar el desarrollo. Una jornada marcada por un giro legal clave, el dominio de Nvidia en AI y expansión agresiva de tech en mercados emergentes. ¡No te lo pierdas!

In this episode, we cover three major stories shaping the startup and tech landscape. First, Google unveils Stitch, an AI-powered web design tool with one-click export to Figma—signaling a major disruption for freelance design marketplaces. Then, Salesforce returns to M&A with its $8B acquisition of Informatica, aiming to broaden its AI data stack beyond CRM. Finally, we break down the surge in startup M&A activity, with billion-dollar deals from OpenAI, DoorDash, and others—hinting at a major Q2 rebound. Don't miss Jason's insights on what these trends mean for founders and investors.(0:00) Episode Teaser(1:36) Jason's in SINGAPORE(3:14) The Power of Shame and why we need “Ozempic for screentime”(10:15) OpenPhone - Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/⁠twist(12:38) Google's latest AI breakthrough: Stitch(20:13) CLA - Get started with CLA's CPAs, consultants, and wealth advisors now at https://claconnect.com/tech(21:20) The NBA on Polymarket and what founders can learn from the Knicks(27:08) Why did Salesforce buy Informatica?(30:03) Pilot - Visit https://www.pilot.com/twist and get $1,200 off your first year.(32:42) M&A activity continues, and Jason's spicy Q2 predictions(40:57) Did tech go woke or was it just performative the whole time?(45:22) Circle, stablecoins, and the perks of being pro-business(51:27) What Trump's “golden share” of US Steel might look like(54:15) Why Jason is bullish on Joby(57:28) Episode wrap-up and upcoming eventsSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpLinks from episode:ClearSpace App: https://www.getclearspace.com/Google Stitch: https://stitch.withgoogle.com/Joby: https://www.jobyaviation.com/Follow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:(10:15) OpenPhone - Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/⁠twist(20:13) CLA - Get started with CLA's CPAs, consultants, and wealth advisors now at https://claconnect.com/tech(30:03) Pilot - Visit https://www.pilot.com/twist and get $1,200 off your first year.Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.comSubscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

Episode 591: Neal and Toby chat about Trump delaying the 50% EU tariffs to secure a trade deal, causing markets to whiplash. Then it's a recap of Apple's rough year amid the trade war. Also, Anthropic's new Claude AI model has picked up a cute new skill: to lie and blackmail in order to save itself. Great! Plus, OnlyFans' owner is seeking to sell the site for a whopping $8B valuation. Meanwhile, US Steel, ‘Lilo & Stitch,' and ‘Mission: Impossible' are the long weekend's winners. Finally, what you need to know in the upcoming short week. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD  Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn Ads. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Swim Around Martha's Vineyard  03:40 - EU Tariffs  07:00 - Apple Struggles 08:10 - Blackmailing AI 12:20 - OnlyFans for Sale? 17:00 - Winners of the Weekend  22:20 - Week Ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as U.S. President Donald Trump's memecoin VIP dinner is generating buzz.U.S. President Donald Trump's memecoin VIP dinner is generating buzz, Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive targets $8B worth of Mt. Gox bitcoin claims for a BTC reserve, and the SEC charges Unicorn with $100M securities fraud. 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.

It's Friday so host Raheel Ramzanali is breaking down the big stories of the week with some of our brightest journalists in the city. Joining Raheel today is Houston Chronicle's Texas government reporter Isaac Yu to explain why state lawmakers might scrap the STAAR testing — and what would come next — and the latest with the state takeover of HISD. Plus, we get an update on how Galveston officials plan to keep Bolivar's wild Jeep Weekend under control.  Stories we talked about on today's show:  Texas lawmakers propose scrapping the STAAR test in favor of three much shorter exams State intervention: Morath reflects on academic progress and future changes at HISD Parents slam cosmetic clean-up ahead of Texas Education chief's visit to HISD Texas lawmakers agree on $8B school funding package with teacher raises ‘Jeep Weekend' beach restrictions for 2025 approved by Galveston County commissioners Galveston may be the Houston region's biggest buyer's market as a wave of Airbnbs floods listings Local Democrats eyeing to end 'Cruz Curse' with banning of senator Learn more about the sponsors of this May 16th episode: Downtown Houston+ Stages Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Buffalo Bayou Partnership Visit Port Aransas Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 89 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino look at one of the foundational teachings of Buddhism: the Three Jewels – the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. The Buddha is the teacher who, through his own direct experience, found the path to liberation from suffering. The Dharma refers to the teachings and practices that lead to awakening. The Sangha is the community that supports and transmits the Dharma. Their conversation emphasizes the Sangha's importance as the community that keeps the Buddha’s teachings alive and relevant; the need for communities rooted in the Dharma, with clear practices and guidelines to provide refuge and support spiritual transformation; and more. As usual, the hosts provide examples from their own experiences, as well as stories by or involving Thich Nhat Hanh. Enjoy! Co-produced by the Plum Village App:https://plumvillage.app/  And Global Optimism:https://globaloptimism.com/ With support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation:https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/ List of resources Donate to support Plum Village’s reconstruction https://plumvillage.org/donate Interbeinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing Sister Chan Khonghttps://plumvillage.org/about/sister-chan-khongSister Chan Duchttps://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/sr-chan-duc Fragrant Palm Leaves: Journals 1962-1966https://plumvillage.org/books/1998-neo-ve-cua-y-fragrant-palm-leavesNalanda mahaviharahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nalanda_mahavihara Buddhahoodhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhahood Dharma Talks: ‘The Five Skandhas of Grasping and Non-Self​'https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/the-five-skandhas-of-grasping-and-non-self%E2%80%8B-dharma-talk-by-br-phap-lai-2018-06-08 Old Path White Cloudshttps://plumvillage.org/books/old-path-white-clouds-2 ‘The Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings'https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness/the-14-mindfulness-trainings Wake Up Networkhttps://plumvillage.org/community/wake-up-young-practitioners Vinayahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinaya The Hermit and the Wellhttps://plumvillage.org/books/hermit-and-the-well Quotes “When we talk about the first jewel, the Buddha, we have to understand that each and every one of us has Buddha nature.” “Where’s my Buddha nature? My Buddha nature is my mindfulness shining in, shining out, shining near, shining far.” “The relationship between teacher and student is companionship on the path. If a teacher understands that his true belonging and his true continuation is his students, then he would do everything in his, her, or their capacity to transmit their wisdom. So the Buddha Jewel is to acknowledge that this tradition has a root teacher. And it comes from direct experience and embraces and embodies the awakened nature that each and every one of us has. A good teacher, a good Buddha, can allow us to touch our Buddha nature.” “Buddhism doesn’t mean ignoring your own traditional religious roots. And, as it’s not considered a religion, that Buddha nature can exist alongside your religious history. So if you’re Jewish or Christian, you don’t need to say, ‘Oh, I’m a Buddhist'; you can continue with your own traditions. And Thay said that it’s so important to stay rooted in your traditions, because that is your individual ancestry. And buddhahood doesn’t contradict that, doesn’t overlay it, but actually comes alongside it to support it.” “Our faith drives our practice. And our practice and the insights we get from our practice drive our faith.” “Buddha nature is ever-growing. It is very organic, it is conditioned.”

The Pulse of the Debt Markets — with Orest Mandzy, CRE Direct Capital market confidence is cautiously returning, but undercurrents of risk remain. In my wide-ranging conversation with Orest Mandzy, Managing Editor of Commercial Real Estate Direct, we discuss what recent CMBS issuance tells us about liquidity, why delinquency headlines may be misleading, and how sponsors can position themselves amid policy shocks and structural market shifts.   Liquidity Is Back — But Driven by Giants CMBS issuance jumped 110% in Q1 2025, totaling nearly $37 billion. While that headline suggests a resurgence of confidence, Orest clarifies that most of that growth comes from SASB (Single Asset, Single Borrower) deals – large trophy assets being financed and securitized by institutional players. These are not indicative of broad-based confidence in middle-market real estate.   To gauge true liquidity, he says, focus on conduit deals – pools of smaller $10M–$25M loans originated by banks and institutional lenders and repackaged into +/- $1B bond offerings. Robust conduit activity reflects a healthier market for everyday sponsors.   “If you've got solid conduit issuance,” says Orest, “that tells you there's liquidity in the market – not just for trophy deals.”   Rising Delinquencies: Real or a Red Herring? Recent headlines warned that CMBS delinquency rates exceeded 7%, the highest since 2021. But Orest has looked deeper into the data and sees it is far from being systemic. A handful of large, troubled multifamily loans, such as the $1.5B Park Merced in San Francisco and a floating-rate New York portfolio, together make up nearly 60% of those delinquencies. The common thread? These loans were made pre-COVID or in 2021 with floating-rate debt and now can't refinance in today's rate environment. But they're outliers, not bellwethers. Fannie and Freddie multifamily delinquencies remain under 1%, and even in CMBS, the average LTVs have been conservative.   “Multifamily looks worse than it is. Strip out the outliers and the market's still performing.”   CLOs, Banks, and the Competitive Landscape CMBS is just one lane in the broader lending freeway. Orest distinguishes it from CLOs, which are floating-rate, short-term loans used by debt funds for leverage, and from agencies like Fannie and Freddie, which underwrite more conservatively.   In 2024: Agencies originated ~$60B each CMBS did ~$40B CLOs only ~$8B – down sharply from peak years Debt funds relying on CLOs are now facing stiff competition from banks, which are back in the market after a cautious 2023. With banks accounting for 40% of CRE loan volume annually, this shift matters.   For sponsors, it means a broader set of options but also a new underwriting reality. Orest notes that while leverage is available, it's on tighter terms: LTVs in the low 60s and debt service coverage ratios near 2.0x are now standard for institutional-quality debt.   The Tariff Shock and Bond Market Jitters One of the most important takeaways: macro events like tariffs are now exerting real-time pressure on the capital stack.   In early April, CMBS bond spreads spiked from 80bps to 108bps over Treasuries as the market braced for a new round of tariffs. That spread spike pushed borrowing costs up and froze CMBS issuance for nearly 10 days – a signal of how fragile the system remains to policy volatility.  Although bond spreads have since tightened, Orest warns that risk repricing is now a function of policy headlines, not just economic fundamentals.   “Uncertainty is risk. And when investors sense more of it, they demand more yield. That makes loans more expensive and deal volume drops.”   Positive Leverage or No Leverage: Sponsor Guidance Asked what CRE sponsors and investors should be doing in the next 3–12 months, Orest's answer is clear: Seek positive leverage from Day One – don't rely on NOI lifts growth to bail you out. Consider no leverage at all if you're sitting on cash and don't want to risk default. Underwrite conservatively and turn over every rock. The deal you don't do may save you. “If you buy with positive leverage, great. If not, maybe don't borrow at all.”   Special Servicing > Delinquencies For investors and borrowers watching for cracks in the market, Orest recommends a lesser-known but more reliable signal: the special servicing rate in CMBS. Loans enter special servicing before they go delinquent, usually triggered by pending lease expirations, tenant loss, or anticipated refinance trouble. This metric has been rising and, unlike delinquencies, tends to stay elevated longer. Sponsors should watch this closely.   Local Policy Risk: The Property Tax Squeeze Orest flags an emerging risk with local governments under fiscal stress. Cities like San Francisco, where office values have cratered, still rely on CRE for a large share of tax revenue. If values fall but municipalities resist cutting spending, expect tax rates to rise, eroding asset value further.   “Where do cities go when they need money? To the deep pockets. And that's commercial real estate.”   Industrial and Insurance: Still in the Crosshairs While multifamily has absorbed most of the press, Orest highlights risk building in other sectors: Industrial may face headwinds from tariffs disrupting trade flows and warehouse demand. Insurance costs, especially in hurricane-prone areas, continue to rise, sometimes outpacing rent growth. In one example, he cited an apartment property in Tampa where gross revenue rose 50% in five years, but expenses outpaced it, limiting refinance options.   Geopolitics, De-Dollarization, and Exorbitant Privilege One of my concerns is about broader macro risks – de-dollarization, loss of U.S. financial credibility, and capital flight from Treasuries. Orest acknowledged these as tail risks but noted they're not front of mind for most market participants… yet.   Still, if foreign buyers ever pull back on U.S. Treasuries, that could cause a spike in long-term rates, forcing CRE valuations down and capital costs up. It's not imminent, but it's worth tracking.   “If China and Japan stop buying Treasuries, we've got a real problem. All bets are off.”   Final Thought The key insight from this episode: the market is functioning but only just. Liquidity is back, but it's conditional. Optimism exists, but it's fragile. And sponsors must walk a tightrope between opportunity and overextension.   Orest's advice? Borrow smart. Underwrite for today's risks – not yesterday's assumptions. And remember: your best defense in uncertain times is positive leverage and deep diligence.   *** In this series, I cut through the noise to examine how shifting macroeconomic forces and rising geopolitical risk are reshaping real estate investing.   With insights from economists, academics, and seasoned professionals, this show helps investors respond to market uncertainty with clarity, discipline, and a focus on downside protection.    Subscribe to my free newsletter for timely updates, insights, and tools to help you navigate today's volatile real estate landscape. You'll get: Straight talk on what happens when confidence meets correction - no hype, no spin, no fluff. Real implications of macro trends for investors and sponsors with actionable guidance. 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Real estate diversification is the cornerstone of any resilient investment strategy, and in this episode, we explore it in depth with expert investor Lon Welsh.With over $2.8B in sales, 750+ agents, and leadership roles in both Your Castle Real Estate and Ironton Capital, Lon brings unmatched insight into how strategic diversification can protect and grow your portfolio—even in uncertain markets.If you're searching for ways to reduce risk while still earning solid returns through real estate, this episode has the answers. We discuss how diversification across geography, asset class, strategy, and sponsorship shields investors from localized legislation, economic downturns, and natural disasters. Whether you're actively managing your own properties or seeking passive real estate income, Lon explains why you must rethink relying solely on traditional investments like single-family homes.We also dive into smarter alternatives to the 1031 exchange using synthetic tax strategies that can help you defer capital gains while maintaining high returns. Learn how depreciation strategies can offset income and how to structure funds to take advantage of favorable tax treatments.For those concerned about rising interest rates, insurance challenges, or climate-related risks, Lon shares how investors are navigating today's headwinds and what vehicles offer short- and medium-term flexibility without sacrificing yield.And if you're evaluating syndications or funds, Lon outlines what due diligence truly looks like—how to spot red flags, differentiate luck from skill, and avoid common traps newer investors fall into.This isn't theory—this is tested wisdom for smart, future-ready real estate investing.To connect with Lon, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonwelsh/0:00 – Intro & Lon Welsh's background1:23 – Why real estate diversification matters3:08 – Four pillars: geographic, asset class, sponsor, strategy6:32 – Avoiding 1031 exchange with synthetic depreciation9:15 – Real estate tax advantages explained11:00 – Short-term vs. medium-term real estate funds13:02 – How to navigate climate, insurance, and market risk15:12 – Skill vs. luck in real estate investing17:00 – Free book and how to connect with Lon WelshTo check out the YouTube (video podcast), visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphdDisclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.  Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphdWe couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show:CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphdVenmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/supportBuy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJxClick here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-onlineClick here to check out our bookstore, e-courses, and workshops: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/shopClick here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4pFor audiobooks, visit: https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1FFollow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphdFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrislooFollow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6992935013231071233Subscribe to our email list: https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers that help support the show!Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2025

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