Podcasts about Adoption

PREVIEW — Peter Huessy — China Adopts Russia's Tactical Nuclear Doctrine. Peter Huessy analyzes the rapid expansion of non-strategic nuclear arsenals by Russia and China, documenting Beijing's strategic adoption of Moscow's"escalate to win" doctrine emphasizing tactical battlefield nuclear weapons. Huessy explains that China is systematically developing tactical nuclear capabilities explicitly designed to function as instruments of military coercion and diplomatic leverage intended to deter American military intervention in potential Taiwan conflict scenarios. Huessy emphasizes that this doctrinal shift represents a fundamental escalation in regional nuclear threat posture, creating unprecedented strategic instability and raising the prospect of tactical nuclear weapons employment in conventional military operations contrary to decades of international non-use norms.

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Do you feel like raising a child with a history of trauma has stirred up your own traumatic past? If you wonder how to parent from a position of healing, listen to this conversation with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz. She is a psychologist, trauma expert, and author of the new book, Post-Traumatic Parenting: Break the Cycle, Become the Parent You Always Wanted to Be.In this episode, we discuss:You open your book by saying, ‘It's not you, it's your trauma.' That feels like both a relief and a challenge. Can you unpack that for parents and caregivers who blame themselves for every misstep in their parenting?When you use the term post-traumatic parent, what do you mean? How does that differ from saying ‘parent with trauma' or ‘healed parent'?Many caregivers feel haunted by an internal guilt that says, “How can I give what I never received?” How can parents or caregivers move from guilt to agency—without glossing over the pain?What are the 5 post-traumatic parenting defaults you identify in your book? What do they look like in real-life moments of parenting? How does a parent choose not to opt into those old trauma-driven defaults (e.g., yelling, withdrawal, overcontrol) in the moment? The metaphor of trauma as an appWhat is the concept of cycle-breaking versus cycle-making, and how is it valuable for breaking those unhealthy parenting patterns?What are some practical applications of this post-traumatic parenting reframe? How can a parent create and maintain trauma-responsive routines or rituals that will increase a child's sense of felt safety, without being rigid or feeling like a bunch of rules they must follow?Support the showPlease leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

Book episode! What happens when a policy meant to shape a nation reaches into the most intimate corners of a family's life? Journalist Barbara Demick'sDaughters of the Bamboo Grove becomes a prism for a China where babies vanish, families fracture, and two identical lives grow up worlds apart. One twin speaks Mandarin, the other English. One hides in a bamboo grove; the other lands in Texas. Demick joins The Jacob Shapiro Show to explore the lives shaped, and misshaped, by China's restrictive one-child policy. Shapiro and Demick probe the emotional aftershocks of separation, the uneasy collision of two cultures when twins are reunited across continents, and the moral ambiguity of institutions that believed they were doing the right thing.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Introduction(00:46) - Discussing the Book: Daughters of the Bamboo Grove(02:04) - Barbara's Journey and Discoveries in China(05:15) - The Impact of China's One-Child Policy(11:28) - Adoption and Family Planning in China(21:21) - Cultural and Demographic Shifts in China(25:35) - Cultural Juxtaposition of Twins(26:35) - Impact of COVID on US-China Relations(27:35) - Adoption and Diplomatic Relations(28:31) - Challenges for Chinese and American Families(30:57) - Adoptees as Cultural Ambassadors(32:02) - Religious Influences in Adoption(34:42) - Economic Comparisons Between Families(39:18) - Psychological Trauma of Adoptees(45:13) -Author's Career and Future Projects(50:27) - Upcoming Book on Berlin--Referenced in the Show:Barbara Demick - https://www.barbarademick.com/Daughters of the Bamboo Grove - https://www.barbarademick.com/book/daughters-of-the-bamboo-grove/--Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Shapiro LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-l-s-a9337416Jacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapJacob Shapiro Substack: jashap.substack.com/subscribe --The Jacob Shapiro Show is produced and edited by Audiographies LLC. More information at audiographies.com --Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today's volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.--

In this podcast, the speakers focused on the strategies and best practices for adopting new technologies within Corporate Legal Departments (CLD). The group explored the dynamics between leadership roles and operational roles, provided insights on managing change, overcoming resistance, and ensuring the successful implementation of new tech solutions. They also touched on project management best practices through the CLD lens. Moderators:  Tom Daemen, Associate General Counsel, Microsoft Corporation - Legal and Corporate Affairs Reid Cram, Product Marketing Manager, NetDocuments Speakers: Jaime Emerson, Executive Director within Legal Operations, Wells Fargo   Debbie Foster, Chief Executive Officer, Affinity Consulting   

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode brings the perspective of an asset management veteran who has sat on both sides of the table.We sat down in Franklin Templeton's New York City office with George Stephan, COO of Global Wealth Management Alternatives at Franklin Templeton.George joined Franklin to continue the buildout of the firm's Alternatives capabilities, which boasts over $264B AUM in private markets strategies that include Lexington Partners, Benefit Street Partners, and Clarion Partners. George came from KKR, where he was Head of Strategy and Business Development for the firm's Global Client Solutions business and was also COO and Head of Investor Relations for KKR's Global Wealth Solutions business in the Americas. Prior to KKR, George spent nine years in Morgan Stanley's wealth management division. George is also a Board Observer at CAIS.George and I had a fascinating conversation about how to build a wealth solutions business and how advisors approach private markets. We discussed:How has the adoption of private markets by the wealth channel evolved over the course of George's career?The benefits and challenges of being a traditional asset manager building out its private markets capabilities.The breadth and depth of Franklin Templeton's reach as a firm and how that brand and history have helped Franklin partner with the wealth channel in private markets.How has Franklin Templeton's family of specialists enabled the firm to leverage the expertise of specialist alternative asset managers within a larger platform?How does the wealth channel approach private markets?How will model portfolios be constructed and adopted by the wealth channel?Will evergreen funds be the structure of choice for most advisors?Thanks George for coming on the show to share your expertise and wisdom at the intersection of private markets and private wealth.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to our Sponsor, Ultimus01:55 Welcome to the Podcast02:03 Guest Introduction: George Stephan03:59 George's Career Journey04:12 Building Wealth Solutions at Franklin Templeton06:06 Key Pillars for Success in Wealth Management07:31 Client Service and Operational Excellence09:04 Strategic Approach to Wealth Management10:15 Convergence of Public and Private Markets10:48 Advisor Needs and Solutions13:31 Franklin Templeton's Private Markets Business14:23 Unifying Private Markets Business15:01 Cross Collaboration and Investment Decisions15:43 Cultural Alignment in Acquisitions16:35 Franklin Templeton's Core Principles17:15 Heritage and Long-Term Thinking21:30 Brand Evolution and Market Perception24:19 Strategic Partnerships in Private Markets25:56 Future of Partnerships and Acquisitions26:57 Winners and Losers in Partnerships27:10 Advisor's Perspective on Productization27:43 Allocating to Public and Private Markets28:21 Innovation in Private Markets29:05 Challenges and Opportunities in Wealth Management29:56 The Future of Multi-Asset Solutions30:17 Operational Complexity in Private Markets31:27 The Need for Digital Transformation31:59 Adoption of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)32:46 Evolving Technology in Wealth Management33:49 Impact of Market Efficiency on Returns35:13 Dispersion in Private Markets Performance37:17 Scale and Investment Integrity38:44 Building Capabilities in Franklin Alternatives40:10 Partnering with Asset Managers41:36 Keys to Building a Wealth Solutions Business42:16 Hiring for Private Markets Expertise43:39 Educating the Industry on Private Markets45:48 Evergreen Structures in Private Markets49:45 Exciting Trends in Private MarketsEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.

Ce mardi 2 décembre, la difficulté et les conséquences de l'adoption du budget visant les auto-entrepreneurs, l'illusion liée à la croissance économique française, et les impacts du voyage de Macron en Chine, ont été abordés par Léonidas Kalogeropoulos, PDG de Médiation & Arguments, Emmanuel Combe, professeur à l'université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne et à la Skema Business School, et Ludovic Desautez, directeur délégué de la rédaction de La Tribune, dans l'émission Les Experts, présentée par Raphaël Legendre sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Nicole sits down with Dalton and Jenni McGaha for an honest conversation about miscarriages, IVF, adoption, and what it looks like to trust God when the waiting feels endless. They share both the wife and husband perspective—what helped, what hurt, and how they stayed connected when hope felt thin.You'll hear about: • Navigating miscarriage and unanswered questions • Finding a doctor who listens and prays with you • The emotional and practical side of IVF • How infertility impacts marriage and communication • Their adoption story and God's timing • Real encouragement for couples still waitingJenni speaks directly to the woman who feels out of hope, and Dalton closes with a heartfelt prayer over listeners.If you're walking through infertility, loss, or considering IVF or adoption, we pray this meets you with compassion and courage.Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries website: https://www.instagram.com/twelve12ministriesGive and donate to Twelve 12: https://secure.twelve12ministries.org/forms/twelve-12-ministriesFollow Twelve 12 on Instagram: https://www.twelve12ministries.org/Check out Purpose Beyond Motherhood podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbm_podcastShop the Twelve 12 Ministries shop: https://twelve12ministries.shop/

Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!In this episode of OpsCast, hosted by Michael Hartmann and powered by MarketingOps.com, we are joined by Spencer Tahil, Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Growth Alliance. Spencer helps organizations design AI and automation workflows that enhance go-to-market efficiency, streamline revenue operations, and strengthen marketing performance.The discussion focuses on how to move from experimentation to execution with AI. Spencer shares his systems-driven approach to identifying automation opportunities, prioritizing high-impact workflows, and building sustainable frameworks that improve strategic thinking rather than replace it.In this episode, you will learn:How to identify and prioritize tasks for automation using a value versus frequency modelThe biggest mistakes teams make when integrating AI into their workflowsHow AI can strengthen strategic decision-making instead of replacing peoplePractical prompting frameworks for achieving accurate and useful resultsThis episode is ideal for marketing operations, RevOps, and growth professionals who want to turn AI experimentation into measurable, scalable execution.Episode Brought to You By MO Pros The #1 Community for Marketing Operations Professionals Ops Cast is brought to you in partnership with Emmie Co, an incredible group of consultants leading the top brands in all things Marketing Operations. Check the mount at Emmieco.comSupport the show

The journey to foster care and/or adoption looks different for each one of us. But for the moms on this podcast we all can point to a time when God said "this is what I want you to do." For Kate Rietema, it was about seventeen years ago as she listened to stories from foster parents and felt her heart stirred to say yes. Now, reflecting back on that time, Kate shares her own stories of loving and caring for children not her own and how God met her through them.  Kate Rietema is the author of three children's books including When God Makes Scribbles Beautiful and All the Babies: A First Book About Adoption. She is the bio and adoptive mother of five girls and has been a mom to many others through foster care. Throughout her life, Kate has experienced God's deep kindness, and she loves to share her stories with others. Kate works as a nurse, volunteers at her county jail, and lives at the campground she and her husband operate in West Michigan. You can learn more about Kate at www.katerietema.com. I am a Connected Families certified parent coach offering small groups for moms, individual parent coaching, and workshops. To learn more, head to https://www.lyssastoyko.com/ Help other mamas find encouragement through Moms Take Ten by rating and reviewing this show. That would be a blessing to both them and me. Thank you for your time! Want to say hello? Follow me on Facebook and Insta @lyssastoyko Email me at momstaketen@gmail.com

If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Nkechi's Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__iamcharis/UglyCash: https://ugly.cash/Nkechi, "Charis" Enebeli is a community builder, content creator, and tech host obsessed with connecting people, opportunities, and technology across Africa.Currently, she leads the community development efforts at UGLYCASH, an American stablecoin app that's changing how people move money globally. From onboarding new users, cultivating a trust environment, to leading growth campaigns, her focus is simple: transforming crypto from a concept into a lifestyle.Before this, she co-founded Base Africa (now Onchain Global), a community that drove Base adoption across Africa by helping builders and creators use Onchain tools to build real, scalable impact. The focus was on bridging the gap between Base and Africa's growing Web3 scene through education, collaboration, campaigns, and inclusion.Over the years, Charis has: -Managed and scaled communities of 3,000+ active members across different Web3 projects.-Hosted and spoken at leading tech and blockchain events across Africa, such as, AirDAO, SailsJS, Web3Ladies, Lagos DevCon, and Web3Lagos Con.-Organized growth campaigns and educational programs that drive both adoption and retention.-Built content, PR, and community strategies that turned casual users into believers.More than anything, Charis loves seeing people win, especially when they find freedom and purpose through tech - and why she's passionate about making Web3 more inclusive, accessible, and exciting for everyone.______________________Follow us!@worldxppodcast Instagram - https://bit.ly/3eoBwyr@worldxppodcast Twitter - https://bit.ly/2Oa7BzmSpotify - http://spoti.fi/3sZAUTGYouTube - http://bit.ly/3rxDvUL#africa #financialfreedom #web3 #crypto #cryptocurrency #stablecoin #money #monetary #blockchains #blockchain #uglycash #community #explore #explorepage #podcastshow #longformpodcast #longformpodcast #podcasts #podcaster #explore #podcast #newshow #worldxppodcast

In this episode, host Aaron Stanley speaks with Justin Norman, founder of The Flip, a content creator and filmmaker who documents technology adoption in emerging markets. Justin shares insights from his recent Latin American research trip exploring stablecoin adoption, which resulted in a YouTube documentary series examining markets like Argentina and Bolivia. The conversation delves into the disconnect between Argentina's impressive stablecoin transaction volumes and the lack of visible retail adoption, revealing that stablecoins primarily serve as store-of-value tools and facilitate cross-border trade rather than everyday spending. Justin emphasizes the importance of understanding the macro conditions driving adoption, including dollar shortages, parallel exchange markets, and currency devaluation, rather than focusing solely on technology hype. He also draws compelling parallels between Latin American and African markets, noting how similar economic pressures create comparable crypto adoption patterns, while highlighting Latin America's superior payment infrastructure that enables more seamless on-ramps and off-ramps for stablecoin users.You can connect with Justin on LinkedinBe sure to check out Justin's incredible YouTube documentary on stablecoins in Argentina here------------------------------------------------------------------Brazil Crypto Report is presented by AveniaIf you're building a wallet, a crypto consumer app, or a global payment platform, Avenia is your bridge to Latin America. Instantly connect to PIX, SPEI, and CBU using stablecoins — with one API. No banks. No FX desks. No SWIFT. Move money globally, with full compliance and real-time settlement. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠avenia.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.------------------------------------------------------------------Figment is the leading independent provider of staking infrastructure with $18B assets under stake and provides the complete solution for over 1000 institutional clients in Latin America and globally. Through its enterprise-grade infrastructure, Figment enables clients such as banks and exchanges, to earn rewards on Proof-of-Stake assets such as Ethereum and Solana, while maintaining the highest standards of security, compliance, and performance.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠figment.io⁠⁠⁠-------------------------------------------------------------------

Live from Singapore Fintech Festival, we sat down with Fluid CEO and co-founder Trasy Lou Walsh on the future of B2B payments and finance they are building with AI agents on their platform.This interview was recorded live at Media Lounge in Singapore Fintech Festival 2025.Timestamps(00:00) Catching up with Trasy on Fluid since our last call in 2024;(02:52) Understanding the automation needs for SME payments from a process perspective;(04:26) Use cases for AI agents in the B2B payments flow;(06:28) Learnings from driving AI agent adoption for SMEs so far;(07:43) Biggest challenge so far driving AI agent adoption for SMEs;(09:49) Competitive advantage for Fluid with its development of an AI agent stack;Directed by Paulo JoquiñoProduced by Paulo JoquiñoFollow us on LinkedIn for more updatesThe content of this podcast is for informational purposes only, should not be taken as legal, tax, or business advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security, and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insignia Ventures⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fund. Any and all opinions shared in this episode are solely personal thoughts and reflections of the guest and the host.

Det tog tid innan deckarförfattaren började skriva om adoption. I P4 Gästen berättar Jenny Rogneby om polisanmälan mot Ulf Kristersson, sin medverkan i Melodifestivalen och om att gå igenom sina egna adoptionspapper. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app.

Most enterprises don't have an AI problem. They have a literacy problem. In this episode, host Susan Diaz breaks down the "AI literacy divide" inside organizations, why it quietly creates haves and have-nots, and what baseline literacy actually looks like in practice. AI literacy should be treated the same way we treat financial or health literacy - as a non-optional, minimum standard for everyone, not a niche skill for "AI people". Susan maps out the current reality in many companies - a small group of confident experimenters, a vocal group of sceptics, and a silent majority stuck in the middle waiting for direction. Then she paints two futures and shows how intentional, organization-wide AI literacy turns curiosity into real innovation instead of resentment, inequity, and stalled adoption.   Key takeaways You don't have an AI tool problem. You have an AI literacy gap. Most people can "open ChatGPT" but don't understand what LLMs are, what they're good at, and where the risk line is. Think "financial literacy" not "prompt engineering". Just like everyone is expected to understand interest, debt, and prevention in health, everyone should understand the basics of everyday AI, not build custom agents on weekends. AI knowledge inside organizations is wildly uneven. A few people experiment confidently. A few are loudly doomsday. Many say nothing, don't feel safe asking questions, and quietly fall behind. That's the divide. Leadership is often the least literate group. Junior staff may be hands-on with tools, while executives and middle managers are too busy or embarrassed to be beginners again - creating a strange power/knowledge mismatch. Stop hunting for "one magic AI tool". AI in your company will look more like the internet than a single CRM. It will run through everything, not live on one platform. Literacy and workflows beat silver bullets. Two things to stop immediately: Stop treating AI as a binary "for or against" issue. It's already here, like calculators and the internet. The real question is how you'll adopt it. Stop pretending inequity isn't part of AI adoption. If training only reaches leaders, tech folks, or men who speak up first, you're baking old bias into a new system. Episode highlights [00:01] "Most enterprises don't actually have an AI problem. They have a literacy problem." [00:40] Financial and health literacy as models for what AI literacy should look like. [01:39] The current reality: pockets of brilliance, pockets of panic, and a big silent middle. [06:03] The Star Wars council metaphor: the Yoda faction, the doomscrolling faction, and the quiet middle. [10:16] The first big red flag: leadership has never sat down to talk about AI as a cultural, strategic, and operational shift. [12:13] Two employees in the same company: the confident AI experimenter vs the quietly left-behind colleague. [18:21] When formal power and AI experience don't live in the same people. [19:31] Why there will never be "one tool to rule them all" inside organisations. [26:20] Company A vs Company B: what baseline AI literacy actually looks like. [31:16] The skills every employee needs: plain-language understanding of LLMs, basic prompting, simple workflow mapping, and evaluation. [32:13] Two things to stop doing now: binary thinking about AI and ignoring inequity in who gets to learn. If you suspect your organization is quietly suffering scattered pilots, no shared language, lots of vibes but no vision, start here. Ask your leadership team: "What does baseline AI literacy look like for everyone here, and what's our plan to get there?" Then share this episode with one person in your org who's brave enough to start that conversation. Connect with Susan Diaz on LinkedIn to get a conversation started. Agile teams move fast. Grab our 10 AI Deep Research Prompts to see how proven frameworks can unlock clarity in hours, not months. Find the prompt pack here.

This week's talk is an exhortation given at the Simi Hills Ecclesia on October 6, 2024, by Brother Kim Carrell, titled "Adoption."We hope this strengthens your Faith and brightens your day!Thank you for listening, God bless, and talk to you next week.Send talk suggestions or comments to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodChristadelphianTalks@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For Show Notes, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodChristadelphianTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

Rune Kvist and Rajiv Dattani, co-founders of the AI Underwriting Company, reveal their innovative strategy for unlocking enterprise AI adoption. They detail how certifying and insuring AI agents, through rigorous technical standards, periodic audits, and insurance, builds crucial "AI confidence infrastructure." This discussion explores how their model addresses AI risks, enables risk pricing in nascent domains, and aligns financial incentives for safe, responsible AI deployment. LINKS: AI Underwriting Company Sponsors: Tasklet: Tasklet is an AI agent that automates your work 24/7; just describe what you want in plain English and it gets the job done. Try it for free and use code COGREV for 50% off your first month at https://tasklet.ai Shopify: Shopify powers millions of businesses worldwide, handling 10% of U.S. e-commerce. With hundreds of templates, AI tools for product descriptions, and seamless marketing campaign creation, it's like having a design studio and marketing team in one. Start your $1/month trial today at https://shopify.com/cognitive PRODUCED BY: https://aipodcast.ing CHAPTERS: (00:00) About the Episode (02:53) AI Risks and Analogies (09:14) Insurance, Standards, and Audits (14:45) Insuring Ambiguous AI Risk (Part 1) (14:54) Sponsor: Tasklet (16:05) Insuring Ambiguous AI Risk (Part 2) (25:26) Managing Tail Risk Distribution (27:45) Introducing The AIUC1 Standard (Part 1) (27:50) Sponsor: Shopify (29:46) Introducing The AIUC1 Standard (Part 2) (35:45) The Business Case (40:43) Auditing The Full Stack (48:00) The Iterative Audit Process (54:58) The AIUC Business Model (01:02:26) Aligning Financial Incentives (01:08:56) Policy and Early Adopters (01:11:58) Outro SOCIAL LINKS: Website: https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai Twitter (Podcast): https://x.com/cogrev_podcast Twitter (Nathan): https://x.com/labenz LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nathanlabenz/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@CognitiveRevolutionPodcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-cognitive-revolution-ai-builders-researchers-and/id1669813431 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yHyok3M3BjqzR0VB5MSyk

In this episode, Robert looks at why bold predictions about new technology so often age poorly and explains how today's debates around AI adoption echo the early days of past revolutions. He breaks down the industries already seeing real productivity gains from applied AI, the companies quietly rewriting their cost structures, and why these early adopters may define one of the biggest investment themes of 2026. Robert also shares what he is watching in small caps as market leadership shifts, and why signs of a potential bottom are starting to build beneath the surface. Plus, a listener question on timing new entries and preparing for the next rotation.

What is the difference between legalism and righteousness? Are we living by God's standards? Are we imposing them on others? Do we allow others to have their own beliefs, or do we impose ours on them?

XRP Adoption EXPLODES worldwide — from the UK to Abu Dhabi to Korea — and the global realignment in crypto is moving FAST. TODAY WE COVER:

On the 19th November Al was invited to attend a conference in London organised by The Adoption Forum and this is his on the hoof podcast. Their goal is to bridge law, policy, and lived experience and to turn research and policy into practical, down to earth strategies that support children, families, and the professionals who work with them.  You can follow them on Linkedin here Al was able to speak to attendees and contributors, Anthea Benjamin, Mike Hancock from PAC UK , Sarah Beskine, Sophie Hill and Azariah Hope.   As always if you've experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, BlueSky or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com   Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here  

Join us for this exciting episode of Hot Topics on the Edge of Show as host Josh Krieger dives deep into the latest developments in the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. In this episode, we are joined by Jonathan Baha'i from TOTO and Michael Ros from Sleap.io, both of whom were key sponsors at the recent Future of Money, Governance, and Law Summit in Washington, D.C.Episode Highlights: The rise of altcoin ETFs and their potential to reshape the crypto landscape, especially in light of Bitcoin's recent struggles.Polymarket receiving regulatory approval from the CFTC, paving the way for a new era of prediction markets.How TOTO is leveraging blockchain to redefine civic engagement and governance.Impact of the upcoming FIFA World Cup on travel trends and how Sleep.io is revolutionizing travel bookings with crypto.Whether you're a crypto enthusiast, a travel lover, or just curious about the future of governance, this episode is packed with valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions.Support us through our Sponsors! ☕

The complex needs of adopted children are leaving parents at breaking point as they say they are being denied support then blamed by authorities when they can no longer cope, a BBC investigation has found. A BBC Freedom of Information request revealed the scale of the crisis, and the number of families that are returning their children to the care system. Anita Rani is joined by BBC special correspondent Judith Moritz and Fiona Wells who runs PATCH, Passionate Adopters Targeting Change with Hope, a support group for adoptive parents.For the last two years, the mystery of exactly what happened at Erin Patterson's dining table had gripped the world. And then in September this year, after a nine-week trial, Erin Patterson was jailed for life - with no chance of release for at least 33 years. Her crime: murdering three relatives by intentionally poisoning them with wild mushrooms and trying to kill another. Dubbed the ‘Mushroom Murders', Anita speaks to Sarah Krasnostein, who wrote a book about Erin's trial, and Dr Stephanie Brown, a historical criminologist, to understand the public view of women who poison.Camille O'Sullivan has toured with the Pogues and was chosen by Yoko Ono to perform at Meltdown festival in the Royal Festival Hall. Now the Irish-French singer is bringing her hit show to the Soho Theatre in London. LoveLetter is a personal response to the loss of the artists who inspired her, particularly her late friends Shane McGowan and Sinéad O'Connor. The second part of the hugely popular film Wicked - called Wicked: For good, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, continues to take the UK and the world by storm. It's already taken over $226m at the global box office. Telling an alternative version of the Wizard of Oz, it explores how our perception of good and evil can be distorted. It's also the story of the unlikely friendship between Elphaba and Glinda and the tensions that can be put on that friendship. Anita is joined by the Independent's chief album critic Helen Brown and film critic Leila Latif to discuss why Wicked has been so successful and what it tell us about female friendships today. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Corinna Jones

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File on 4 Investigates discovers a world of lies and blame within adoption in the UK. The BBC has conducted the most extensive Freedom of Information request ever into adoptions that have broken down, finding that more than 1,000 adopted children in the UK have returned to care in the past five years. That is much higher than the figure in a recent government report - but the true number is likely to be even larger, as only a third of authorities said they collected this data as standard practice. Some adoptive parents say they've been given so little support that they've been forced to return their children to the care system. This programme explores the scale of the crisis as we hear from parents pushed to the limit, a teenager returned to care and a social worker giving a rare view of the system from the inside.Producer: Ashley Kennedy & Claire Kendall Reporter: Judith Moritz Sound designer: Richard Hannaford Production coordinator: Hattie Valentine Editor: Tara McDermott(Photo: Close-up portrait of couple Verity & Ian standing outdoors. Credit: Brij Patel)

Click here to sign up for a new platform that helps law firms use subscription billing.On June 17, 2025, I presented live at LegalGeek in Chicago on the topic of integrating. Here are the top 5 takeaways:* The Billable Hour Is Obsolete.* The adoption of AI tools in legal practice is making the traditional billable hour model increasingly untenable. AI enables lawyers to deliver work faster and more efficiently, aligning incentives with client value rather than time spent. Subscription and value-based pricing models are more viable and attractive for both lawyers and clients.* Purpose-Built, Legal-Specific AI Tools Are Essential.* Not all AI is created equal. General-purpose tools like ChatGPT are not reliable for legal research or fact-finding. Instead, legal professionals should use purpose-built, legal-specific AI tools (like Paxton) that leverage retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and are trained on legal data. These tools provide more accurate, reliable, and secure results.* AI Enables Access to the Latent Legal Market.* A vast portion of the legal market remains underserved due to high costs and lack of pricing transparency. AI-powered efficiencies and alternative pricing models (like subscriptions and per-page pricing) open up legal services to a much larger market, making legal help more accessible and affordable for individuals and small businesses.* Effective Use of AI Requires New Skills and Mindsets.* Lawyers must learn to interact with AI as they would with a smart, entry-level assistant: providing context, iterating, and verifying results. Prompt engineering, semantic search, and understanding the limitations and strengths of different AI tools are now essential skills for modern legal professionals.* Adoption of AI Is Now an Ethical Imperative.* With the efficiency and accuracy gains AI provides, not using these tools may be seen as failing to meet ethical obligations to clients. The legal profession is expected to adopt technology that improves client service, transparency, and value. Failing to do so could be considered exploitative or even unethical under professional rules.__________________________Sign up for Paxton, my all-in-one AI legal assistant, helping me with legal research, analysis, drafting, and enhancing existing legal work product.Here's a link to purchase lifetime access to the recordings of My Shingle's AI Teach-In if you couldn't make it live.I've partnered with Pii to make it easy for you to purchase the hardware I use in my law firm: (1) Studio Setup; (2) Midrange Setup; (3) Highrange Setup.Get Connected with SixFifty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gavel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an automation platform for law firms.Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Law Subscribed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to subscribe to the weekly newsletter to listen from your web browser.Prefer monthly updates? Sign up for the Law Subscribed Monthly Digest on LinkedIn.Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mathew Kerbis'⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ law firm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscription Attorney LLC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Want to use the subscription model for your law firm? Click here to sign up for a new platform that helps law firms use subscription billing. Get full access to Law Subscribed at www.lawsubscribed.com/subscribe

Today we speak with Andrew, an American who became a foster and adoptive parent in Japan. He opens up about the challenges of navigating Japan's child welfare system, cultural differences in parenting, and what inspired him to open his home to children in need. Andrew shares his personal journey, misconceptions people often have about adoption in Japan, and how he's working to change the narrative around fostering and adoption.Follow Andrew:https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneumanFollow Us:https://unpacking.jp/https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/Additional Links for information on adoption:The Family of Adoption: Completely Revised and Updatedhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/962764.The_Family_of_Adoption作家デビュー十年で新境地となった、出産を...『朝が来る』辻村深月 | 文春文庫https://books.bunshun.jp/ud/book/num/9784167991333Yokohama Yankee: My Family's Five Generations as Outsiders in Japan - Deutsches Institut für Japanstudienhttps://www.dijtokyo.org/ja/event/yokohama-yankee-my-familys-five-generations-as-outsiders-in-japan/Intercountry Adoptionhttps://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/Intercountry-Adoption-Country-Information/Japan.htmlhttps://hermes-ir.lib.hit-u.ac.jp/hermes/ir/re/19634/keizaikenkyu06104342.pdfHere Comes the Sun: A Journey to Adoption in 8 Chakrashttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/23282195-here-comes-the-sunAdoption and Historical Background in Japanhttps://www.issj.org/adoption-web-en/roots/history/Why Is It Important to Increase Foster Care and Adoption Programs? | The Nippon Foundationhttps://en.nippon-foundation.or.jp/news/articles/2018/20180403-19604.htmlFamily Matters: Promoting Special Adoptions in Japan for the Good of Childrenen.nippon-foundation.or.jphttps://www.nippon.com/en/currents/d00393/戸籍の窓口II 養子縁組・特別養子縁組 | 日本加除出版https://www.kajo.co.jp/c/book/01/0101/49172000001?srsltid=AfmBOopYTAlN_Knqcz3XriqnOzldOi7_iveJSUDJM4kquuRDTCKLnu2q関連書籍 | 子どもたちに家庭をプロジェクトhttps://nf-kodomokatei.jp/book/里親と特別養子縁組https://www.chuko.co.jp/shinsho/2024/10/102826.html

Who's in on the digital revolution?In this episode of One Vision, Theo welcomes back Simon Kemp, Chief Analyst of DataReportal and Founder of Kepios, for a deep dive into the latest Digital 2026 report. The duo explores the monumental amount of data published over the past six months, including insights on AI usage, internet adoption, socio-demographic disparities, and the hyperbole surrounding digital media. Key highlights include the conservative estimate of over 1 billion monthly users of standalone AI tools, the challenges of internet accessibility in rural areas and among women, and the role of AI in our society. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on digital trends and the future of our digital economy.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:53 Digital 2026 Report Overview02:40 AI Usage Statistics05:09 AI in China and Global Impact07:42 AI Tools and User Behavior23:40 Debunking Myths About AI and Agentic Commerce25:54 Consumer Behavior and AI Adoption34:46 Global Internet Access Disparities39:25 Projections for Digital Trends in 2026Hot Take: “ …  understanding my place in the universe and my broader purpose as a human being. That's such a deep, profound conversation, and we're having it with robots. It. There's something ironic. A computer program.”Hot Take: “ Nothing in any of this is a binary choice and we've got to stop kidding ourselves that there is this magic one ring to rule them all. 'cause there isn't.”#AI #GenerativeAI #AgenticAI #Internet #Digital #Inclusion Find Simon Kemp on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eskimon/ 

Jeudi 27 novembre, François Sorel a reçu Christophe Aulnette, senior advisor chez Seven2 et ancien président de Microsoft France et Asie du Sud, Salime Nassur, fondateur de Maars, et Philippe Dewost, fondateur de Phileos, cofondateur de Wanadoo et ancien directeur général de l'EPITA. Ils se sont penchés sur les débuts de ChatGPT, notamment son adoption fulgurante, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Daily Snippet vom 27.11.2025 Viele hoffen darauf, dass Zentralbanken bald Bitcoin kaufen, doch das ist absoluter Unsinn. In diesem Video erkläre ich die drei harten Fakten, warum das niemals passieren wird. Zum einen würde Bitcoin damit zur direkten Fiat-Konkurrenz, was geopolitisch keinen Sinn ergibt. Zum anderen macht die totale Transparenz der Blockchain geheime Verkäufe unmöglich, anders als bei Gold. Zudem würde ein Exit dieser Größenordnung den Markt sofort crashen lassen. —— Hier geht es zum Blog: https://www.julianhosp.com/de/blog/daily-snippet-27-11-2025   —— Folge mir für ehrliche Finanz-Einblicke!  Montag bis Freitag: Dein persönliches Finanz-Audio. Kompakt, klar und mit den wichtigsten Marktinfos für deinen Vorsprung: 

The infrastructure sector is adopting AI with enthusiasm. A new whitepaper from Bentley Systems, Pinsent Masons, Turner & Townsend, and Mott Macdonald, The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Built Environment, surveyed the sector, and found the 48% of the infrastructure companies they spoke to were trialling AI, or had already implemented it. But only one fifth had a comprehensive AI policy, more than a third had no organisational policy, and 37% had only limited project controls, or none at all. As part of Bentley Systems Year In Infrastructure series of events, Mark Coates hosted a panel discussion on the white paper. Bringing together key members of the infrastructure sector—engineers, contractors, and lawyers—the panel discussed how infrastructure businesses can implement a project management approach to AI implementation. In this episode, Mark Coates joins us to examine some of the risks associated with AI adoption, and particularly of ‘stealth adoption', happening outside of organisational guardrails. The panel discussion members bring their own perspectives, explaining how AI can be used successfully now, and the organisational, data management, and contractual steps needed to ensure its safe, ethical, and efficient use across complex supply chains. Guests Mark Coates, vice president of infrastructure policy alignment, Bentley Systems Yeunjin (YJ) Kim, AI technical lead, group AI, Mott MacDonald Anne-Marie Friel, partner, infrastructure, Pinsent Masons Guy Beaumont, director, digital lead, Turner & TownsendResources The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Built Environment, PartnerInfrastructure is too big to fail, so you need AI you can trust. Bentley Systems is delivering infrastructure-ready AI across design, construction, and operations. As the partner of choice for engineering firms and owner-operators worldwide, Bentley’s software and digital twin solutions span engineering disciplines, industry sectors, and all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle, unlocking the value of data to transform project delivery and asset performance.The post #354 AI in Infrastructure: Adoption and Guardrails first appeared on Engineering Matters.

Today we're joined by Jay Yu (@0xfishylosopher), research & partner @panteracapital, to discuss x402; a blockchain based micropayments solution built around the 402 HTTP status code.We cover:- Stablecoin payments through HTTP 402- Real-world use cases and current pilot implementations- Wallet adoption trends- Facilitators like Coinbase and market share breakdown- The evolving facilitator landscape and parallels to block building- Comparisons to other payment frameworks like ERC-4804And much more—enjoy!—Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction (05:16) Why 402 was never used(06:03) Giving 402 a stablecoin-powered makeover(11:21) UX tradeoffs vs. new micropayment opportunities(15:35) Use case ideation and ecosystem players(20:23) Adoption status today(23:38) Live applications beyond memes?(25:54) Wallet adoption trends and user numbers(28:20) Facilitator market share(29:57) Facilitator business models and stablecoin swaps(31:55) BD dynamics and payment routing(36:23) Competing protocols like ERC-4804(43:14) Stablecoins, regulation, and the next 3 years(43:40) Outro—Follow the guest:https://x.com/0xfishylosopherFollow the co-hosts:https://x.com/hildobbyhttps://x.com/0xBoxerhttps://x.com/sui414Follow the Indexed Podcast:https://twitter.com/indexed_pod—The Indexed Podcast discusses hot topics, trendy metrics and chart crimes in the crypto industry, with a new episode every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, brought to you by wizards @hildobby_ @0xBoxer @sui414.Subscribe to our channel and leave a comment to help us make the pod better!—DISCLAIMER: All information presented here should not be relied upon as legal, financial, investment, tax or even life advice. The views expressed in the podcast are not representative of hosts' employers views. We are acting independently of our respective professional roles.

Frederik Gregaard, CEO of The Cardano Foundation, joined me to discuss the latest and greatest with the Cardano ecosystem.Topics: - Cardano Summit - The Digital Product Passport (DPP) - The Cardano Foundation is preparing to apply for two generic top-level domains—“.ada” and “.cardano” - Cardano Foundation joins the MiCA Crypto Alliance - TradFi and Crypto Brought to you by

In this episode of the Foster Friendly podcast, hosts Courtney Williams and Travis Vangsnes welcome Greg and Sam Hollback, a couple who have adopted two Native American daughters through the I Belong Project. They discuss their life in Daytona Beach, their community engagement, and their professional backgrounds in youth advocacy and education. The Hollbacks share their adoption journey, including the challenges and joys of finding their daughters, the importance of cultural considerations in adoption, and how they incorporate Lakota heritage into their family life. They reflect on their experiences as a multicultural family and the significance of belonging and identity for their children.Checkout our free webinars on practical and relevant foster care and adoption topicsFosterCon.orgLearn more about Youth Advocate Programs:https://www.yapinc.org/TakeawaysLiving in Daytona Beach offers a unique lifestyle for families.Adoption processes can take time and require patience.Cultural understanding is crucial in the adoption journey.Incorporating a child's heritage can enrich family life.Community engagement is important for personal fulfillment.Children need time and attention to adjust in new environments.Adopting cross-culturally requires sensitivity and awareness.Language learning can strengthen family bonds and cultural identity.The importance of being accepted as a family in diverse communities.Adoption is about love and connection, not perfection.

The supplement certification landscape is evolving, and Episode #193 of the PricePlow Podcast brings you to the forefront of this transformation. We sit down with Lori Bestervelt, Ph.D., and Thane Campbell from TruShieldâ„¢ Certified, a new certification service that’s challenging the status quo by focusing exclusively on comprehensive banned substance testing. With Lori’s 22 years creating industry standards at NSF International (including the foundational NSF 173 standard) and Thane’s expertise from SMRTL (one of only two WADA-experienced anti-doping laboratories in the United States), they’re introducing a certification approach that tests for well over 400 prohibited substances, including entire drug classes like glucocorticoids and HIF stabilizers that other programs overlook. TruShieldâ„¢ Certified: Finished Product Drug-Testing from an Elite Lab Unlike traditional bundled certification programs that require brands to repeat testing across multiple areas they may already have covered, TruShield takes a streamlined approach by focusing solely on what athletes and tested individuals need most: certainty that their supplements are free from banned substances. The conversation explores the evolution of performance-enhancing substances from prohormones to SARMs to peptides, the challenges of cross-contamination in manufacturing, and why the certification industry hasn’t kept pace with modern supply chain realities. Whether you’re a brand looking to protect athletes or a consumer wanting transparency about what’s in your supplements, this episode delivers critical insights into the future of supplement safety. Subscribe to the PricePlow Podcast on your favorite platform and sign up for TruShield Certified news alerts on PricePlow before we dive into the details! https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/trushield-certified-193 Video: Introducing TruShieldâ„¢ Certified with Lori Bestervelt and Thane Campbell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-m-QHg6nDk Detailed Show Notes: TruShieldâ„¢ Certified’s Approach to Banned Substance Testing (0:00) – Introductions and Background (3:00) – The Problem with Bundled Certification Services (5:00) – Industry Evolution and Current Gaps (7:00) – Thane’s Background and SMRTL’s Role (9:00) – The Evolution of Banned Substances (11:00) – Consumer Safety and Informed Decisions (15:00) – Testing Methodology and Laboratory Capabilities (20:30) – The Lot-by-Lot Certification Process (25:45) – Cross-Contamination Challenges in Manufacturing (32:15) – Cost Considerations and Accessibility (35:30) – Early Adopters: CON-CRÄ’T, RedLeaf Biologics, and Vireo (40:45) – International Expansion and Geographic Availability (47:15) – League Endorsements and Adoption (53:00) – The Competitive Landscape (58:45) – Manufacturing Partnerships and Supply Chain Transparency (1:04:30) – Future Trends and Emerging Substances (1:09:15) – The Caffeine Question and WADA Regulations (1:13:45) – Partnership with Eurofins and Closing Thoughts Where to Follow Lori B… Read more on the PricePlow Blog

How do we build faster, smarter, and more affordably in a world running out of patience and running short on skilled labor? Tom Hardiman, Executive Director of the Modular Building Institute, joins Alex Yuen and Libo Li to explain how modular construction can reshape the built environment. From cutting construction timelines in half to reducing waste and expanding access to housing, Tom shows why modular is not a trend but a practical tool for a more sustainable, efficient, and inclusive future. The conversation unpacks the realities behind factory based building, the politics that slow adoption, and how modular can help cities facing affordability and capacity challenges.Subscribe to Most Podern on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3zYvX2lRZOpHcZW41WGVrpApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/most-podern-podcast/id1725756164Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@MostPodernInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/most.podernLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/most-podernKeywordsmodular construction, prefab housing, offsite construction, Modular Building Institute, MBI, Tom Hardiman, affordable housing solutions, housing crisis, construction technology, manufacturing in construction, sustainable building, prefabricated buildings, industrialized construction, factory-built homes, housing innovation, construction efficiency, future of construction, how to build faster, Most Podern podcastChapters00:00 Introduction to Modular Construction00:53 Defining Modular Construction02:02 Benefits of Modular Construction04:59 The Ecosystem of Modular Construction06:51 Coordination in Modular Projects08:20 Cost Considerations in Modular Construction09:53 The Importance of Time in Construction11:30 Architects and Modular Construction12:53 Successful Modular Projects14:38 Addressing Design Concerns in Modular Construction17:32 Standardization vs. Customization19:45 Regulatory Challenges in Modular Construction20:50 Education and Resources for Modular Construction21:13 The Role of Education in Modular Construction24:27 Attracting Young Talent to Modular Construction28:32 Barriers to Adoption of Modular Construction30:56 Navigating Politics and Labor Relations34:51 Integrating Traditional and Modular Construction37:52 The Future of Modular Construction40:12 Upcoming Events and Community EngagementLinksTom Hardimanlinkedin.com/in/tomhardimanModular Building Institute (MBI)https://www.modular.org/World of Modular Conferencehttps://www.modular.org/wom/MBI Research and Resourceshttps://www.modular.org/resources/

Talk To Your Cat About Gun Safety Zachary Auburn is on the show to deliver an important message. He wants you to know how to talk to your cat about gun safety, abstinence, drugs, Satanism, and other dangers that threaten their nine lives. Zach believes we can make our cats - and America - great again. Listen Now Music for Cats Topping Charts A special music album created just for cats is being lapped up by humans too, and has topped two classical music charts on Amazon and iTunes. Despite being allergic to cats, American cellist David Teie released "Music for Cats," featuring five instrumental compositions, after raising more than $200,000 on Kickstarter. On the album, bird chirping accompanies his cello playing, along with purring noises based on his theory, which he researched for two years, that mammals have an intuitive response to sounds present in their early development. Listen Now Drive-Thru Restaurant For Dogs Bane and Vader are a couple of gentle, barrel-shaped bulldogs. They're also the namesakes of a unique new business in Easton, Pennsylvania, "Bane and Vader's Drive-Thru Restaurant," exclusively for dogs. Pull up and order a FreshPet meal with your choice of add-ins, including fruits, vegetables, eggs, and peanut butter. You might even want to take home some doggie ice cream for dessert. Their mom, 30-year-old Amanda Brown, left her job as a pharmaceutical sales representative, but she's back to work making what she calls Yappy Meals and Bow-Wow Bowls for motorists who want to treat the pooches to something special. Her idea came from a survey that found one in six restaurant drive-thru customers pick up something for a dog, too. While some restaurants offer special menu items for dogs, In-N-Out Burger has a special unseasoned Pup Patty served in a doggy bag, and Starbucks offers a small cup of whipped cream called a Puppuccino. Bane & Vader's is strictly for the dogs. It has no special menu items for humans. Listen Now Airport Hires Therapy Dogs With the crowds and the lines, flying can be stressful. So, the Albuquerque, New Mexico, airport has come up with a way to calm you down when you travel. More than a dozen therapy dogs are joining the thousands of passengers at the airport. One of them is known as "Turbo," and he loves people. He especially loves to lick guys with beards. Turbo is one of 15 certified therapy dogs and K-9 ambassadors now giving peace to stressed-out travelers. Thanks to the 70 volunteers who handle the dogs, the program will soon expand the number of therapy dogs. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

In this unforgettable conversation, former NFL superstar Ricky Watters—Super Bowl champion, five-time Pro Bowler, and one of the most versatile running backs in football history—opens up about the story most people don't know: his journey as an adoptee and now as an adoptive father.Ricky shares how he accidentally learned he was adopted at age 10, the confusion and hurt that followed, and the sense of belonging he struggled to piece together as a child. He talks about the moments he wishes someone had spoken directly to his younger self—words he now pours into his son Shane with intention, honesty, and unconditional love.Together, Ricky and Rebecca explore how raising his son through interracial and international adoption helped him heal parts of his own identity story, and how transparency, openness, and affirmation became non-negotiables in his home. Ricky also reflects on the moment he met his biological family, the creative passions he inherited from them, and how rediscovering his roots helped complete the puzzle of who he is today.Important Links

Maria chats with returning guest Victoria Shaffer, CEO & Founder of Pup Culture Rescue.Based in Pasadena, Pup Culture Rescue is a female-founded non-profit who has rescued and homed over 1300 dogs! They recently went through a challenge with distemper and parvo "the Pup-demic" as they call it, and can really use any help financially.Click here to donate or volunteer, and follow Pup Culture Rescue on Instagram.

Ever wonder what it really takes to walk away from a steady W2 and reinvent your life in real estate and short-term rentals? In this episode, host Jason Muth sits down with Jeremy De Grasse for an honest, inside look at how they each stepped out of corporate careers and built thriving businesses in the stunning Adirondacks. Together, they dive into the lessons learned the hard way, the juggling act of family and entrepreneurship, the importance of scaling with intention, and how tools like Host Buddy can transform your operations. If you're dreaming about your own career shift or looking to grow your rental portfolio, their candid conversation is packed with inspiration, insights, and real-world advice to help you shape your next chapter.Things we discussed in this episode:Transitioning from W2 jobs to running real estate/short-term rental businesses.Challenges and strategies of scaling a business in your 40s versus hustle culture in younger environments.Inspiration and lessons from the Adirondacks and Lake Placid for property ownership and building.The partnership between Jeremy and his wife Nicole in operating Drifter Stays, dividing outward and operational responsibilities.Importance of balancing business ambitions with family life and personal legacy.Letting go of clients and properties that don't fit the business's goals to maintain reputation and reduce stress.The significance of intentionality and system-building as the business grows.Adoption and testing of AI-driven tools like Host Buddy for automating guest communications.The journey and challenges involved in hiring virtual assistants to support business operations.Practical advice for mid-career professionals on making a successful transition to a new venture.Get in touch with Spencer:Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drifterstays/Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/drifterstaysWebsite - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drifterstays.com/#SmartStayShow #realestate #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #RealEstateInvesting #ShortTermRentals #CareerChange #EntrepreneurLife #MidlifeReinvention#BusinessGrowth #PropertyManagement #FamilyBusiness #AIAutomation #WorkLifeBalanceFollow Us!Join Jason Muth of Prideaway Stays and Straightforward Short-Term Rentals and Real Estate Attorney / Broker Rory Gill for the first episode of SmartStay Show!Following and subscribing to SmartStay Show not only ensures that you'll get instant updates whenever we release a new episode, but it also helps us reach more people who could benefit from the valuable content that we provide.SmartStay Show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Prideaway Stays ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Straightforward Short-Term Rentals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Attorney Rory Gill ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jason Muth on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

As we close out National Adoption Awareness Month, Fostering Change honors the advocates, parents, and changemakers who work to ensure every child waiting in foster care finds a permanent, loving family.This week, host Rob Scheer welcomes back Marcy Bursac, nationally recognized adoption advocate, author, podcast host, and adoptive mom. After adopting siblings from foster care, Marcy founded The Forgotten Adoption Option, developed free tools used by over 12,000 prospective parents, and launched a national reading program to help normalize adoption conversations in schools.Her new book, It's Okay to Talk About Adoption, invites people to open their hearts and conversations—because when we talk about adoption, we help waiting children find families faster.In this episode, Rob and Marcy explore:Why conversations matter“There are more than 100,000 children in U.S. foster care waiting for adoption—and many adults do not know adoption from foster care is often free. Awareness can change outcomes.”The Forgotten Adoption OptionHow her nonprofit breaks down barriers and helps families navigate adoption with clarity and confidence.Her new book“We need to give people permission to talk about adoption—without fear, stigma, or shame.”Marcy's message is powerful:“Every time someone starts a conversation about adoption, a waiting child or sibling group moves one step closer to a permanent family.”Book Release UpdateIt's Okay to Talk About Adoption is now available in audiobook and eBook formats. Paperback pre-orders are open through January 15, 2026.Purchase links:Kindle: https://bit.ly/4oDvifpBookBaby: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/it%E2%80%99s-okay-to-talk-about-adoptionAudiobook available on Apple Books, Google Play, Chirp, eStories, Hoopla, OverDrive, and Everand.Learn MoreWebsite: www.forgottenadoptionoption.orgInstagram: @marcybursac | @forgottenadoptionoptionAfter listening, please like, comment, and share our podcast. Your support helps expand the conversation and bring awareness to the thousands of children waiting in foster care.As we conclude National Adoption Awareness Month, we invite you to keep talking—in your homes, schools, and communities. Every conversation helps move a child closer to belonging.New episodes release every Tuesday. Questions, comments, or guest suggestions: dthalberg@comfortcases.orgThank you for listening and for being a good human.

Your AI tools aren't failing because the technology is bad — they're failing because your organisation wasn't ready. The real issue isn't the model. It's the mismatch between how machines operate and how humans work. And the result? Millions sunk into tools that don't get used, don't earn trust, or quietly increase complexity instead of reducing it.In this conversation with David Swanagon, founder of the Machine Leadership Journal, we unpack a three-dimensional model that finally explains what's going wrong. We explore why traditional leadership traits don't map to AI innovation, why your CHRO needs a seat at the AI strategy table, and how the real challenge of AI is cultural, not technical. If you've been treating AI adoption like a tech rollout, it's time to rethink — fast.Related Links:Join the People Managing People community forumSubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsConnect with David on LinkedInCheck out Machine LeadershipSupport the show

Meta Ghambaryan is Web3 Global Marketing Advisor at Asterium, she helps build Central Asia's regulated crypto backbone.#crypto #MetaGhambaryan #asiacryptoAll Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org Join my PodFather Podcasting SKOOL Grouphttps://www.skool.com/podfather/about All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/ Brain Fitness SKOOL Group https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about  Who is Meta GhambaryanMetakse Ghambaryan or simply "Meta"— the former Executive Director at Web3 Armenia -where she helped to grew a thriving Web3 ecosystem to over 20 companies and 40 experts. Now active as Web3 Global Marketing Advisor at Asterium, she helps build Central Asia's regulated crypto backbone.What we Discussed: 00:24 Who is Meta Ghambaryan01:05 Living in Uzbekistan02:50 Her home country Armenia03:54 The Meaning of Asterium 04:25 Her previous work with Web3 Armenia06:40 Different Cultures09:15 Regulating Crypto Companies10:00 Why Uzbekistan legislation is positive for Crypto13:05 Financial Freedom15:45 Is the KYC information shared19:35 Simplifying Crypto20:30 Backed up by Government Bonds22:45 Buildingthe Eco System25:52 The security to protect users29:20 Do they support Meme Coins & NFT's31:20 Protecting the users with Education34:07 No Gambling allowed35:43 The Process for a New User37:40 Educating users about a Cold Wallet38:24 Whats included in the Learning Courses3How to Contact Meta Ghambaryanhttps://asterium.uz/enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/metakse-ghambaryan/https://x.com/mandarina_meta All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠  

In an era where artificial intelligence dominates boardroom conversations, global supply chain leaders face a new challenge: separating hype from real, scalable value. As AI becomes an essential part of the enterprise toolkit, organizations are racing to implement it not just for efficiency, but also for empowering teams, making better decisions, and transforming entire value chains.In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton sits down with Anouk Schoenmakers, Managing Partner Consulting Solutions at Bluecrux, and Joy Taylor, Managing Director at alliantConsulting, to explore how organizations can move beyond the AI buzz and create meaningful, people-centered transformation across the value chain. Together, they unpack how supply chain leaders can use AI not as a shiny object, but as an enabler of better, faster, and more confident decision-making.Anouk shares why decision intelligence is now a survival skill for modern businesses, and how companies can build the agility and mindset needed to thrive amid constant disruption.Joy offers her perspective on change management and the human side of digital transformation, explaining why technology alone isn't enough without trust, transparency, and a people-first culture. From decoupling data and decision flows to scaling AI adoption through trust and clarity, they explore actionable insights for leaders ready to turn transformation into lasting impact.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(01:45) Meet Joy Taylor and Anouk Schoenmakers(03:07) Personal insights and warm-up questions(07:44) Diving into AI and supply chain(16:37) The role of AI in decision making(20:42) Decoupling physical and data flows(24:08) Empowering people with AI(27:21) Pro tip for leaders: eliminating barriers(27:52) The forward pass analogy: embracing change(28:51) Optimizing speed and scale in AI(30:24) The importance of trust in AI adoption(33:46) Change management: people first approach(37:18) Building an AI culture(40:18) Real-world AI success stories(48:11) Exciting future for BluecruxAdditional Links and ResourcesConnect with Joy Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-taylor-womanleader/Connect with Anouk Schoenmakers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anouk-schoenmakers-45a81713/Learn more about Bluecrux: https://www.bluecrux.com/Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit:

In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, our host Adam Kress sits down with Taylor Alberstadt, Senior Director of Global Sales and Account Management for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, and Dr. Yemaya Bordain, Emerging and Advanced Technologies Strategist.Together, they continue the conversation around autonomy in aviation, specifically, the industry efforts currently underway to bring autonomy to life and the road ahead for technology adoption and public acceptance. Episode Highlights:Current State of Autonomy in Aviation: Explore what the rising trends in aviation as autonomy progresses and how they're evolving.Technology Adoption & AAM Integration: Discover how the role of AI and autonomy are being integrated in aviation, with real-world examples.Regulatory Landscapes & Challenges: Learn about the regulatory hurdles AAM companies face as autonomy advances, including a rigorous ceritifcation process, aligning with public safety priorities and more.Public Acceptance & The Road Ahead: Dive into the challenges of building public trust and acceptance for autonomous aviation, and what the future may hold over the next 5 to 10 years. Get More Insights NowDownload our Autonomy Whitepaper to discover the latest expert insights on the current state of aviation, autonomy and more.

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this Thanksgiving week episode, host Sandra Flach shares a message of gratitude and grief. She walks us through how we can give thanks to God even in difficult seasons.    Listen in to Sandra's message about heartbreak and hope on Episode 507 wherever you get your podcasts.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.   Links mentioned in this episode: The Adoption & Foster Care Journey justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon Filled Retreat

This segment addresses Vladimir Lenin's adoption of Marx's ideas, particularly the aspect of Marxism requiring political violence. Lenin's major innovation, often called "vanguardism," involved a top-down party of professional revolutionaries leading the workers. Inspired by Marx's reaction to the Franco-Prussian War, Lenin developed "revolutionary defeatism," which held that imperial wars between capitalist powers would create opportunities for revolution in the losing nation. This civil war would beget a "state of perennial global civil war" between the new proletarian dictatorship and non-communist countries, which Lenin explicitly advocated for as an ideal scenario, standing in tension with Marx's "emiseration thesis."

CONTINUED HEADLINE: Mixed US Economic Signals: Strong GDP Contrasts Low Consumer Sentiment; AI Adoption Increases GUEST: Gene Marks

Gene Marks discusses the US economy, noting that third-quarter GDP growth is estimated near 4%, contrasting sharply with record-low consumer sentiment in a "tale of two economies" where salaried workers receiving pay raises of 5–7% are outpacing 3% inflation and continuing to spend, while hourly workers struggle. Despite job growth in construction, leading indicators like the architectural billings index show contraction for 11 months. In technology, 88% of major companies are adopting artificial intelligence, though scaling remains limited, with AI already replacing low-level programmers and enhancing customer service. Agentic AI, capable of performing complex tasks, is predicted to impact fields like accounting and marketing by 2027–2028. However, Marks argues that most current major corporate layoffs stem from typical corporate bloat and mismanagement rather than AI, at least not yet. 1947 PAKISTAN

Celebrate this Adoption Special with Leah Outten’s powerful story of choosing life at 16 and embracing open adoption. Discover the truth about birth parents, the benefits of open adoption, and resources for unexpected pregnancies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.