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What if trying to look perfect is the exact thing costing you the sale?  In this episode of Sales Lead Dog, Christopher Smith sits down with Todd Caponi, author, keynote speaker, and one of the most respected voices on transparency in sales, to discuss why honesty closes faster than perfection and how modern negotiation should actually work.  Drawing on behavioral science, decision science, and decades of sales history, Todd explains why buyers trust the negative, why we buy when we can predict rather than when we are convinced, and how leading with your flaws can speed up sales cycles and raise win rates.  If you are a founder, sales leader, revenue executive, or seller who wants to build trust faster and negotiate without the games, this conversation is full of ideas you can use right away.  What You'll Learn  Why a perfect five-star pitch actually slows down the sale  Why buyers seek out the negative before they say yes  The behavioral science behind why we buy when we can predict  How leading with what you are not great at builds instant trust  Why your first sale is the most expensive one you will ever make  How the Four Levers of Negotiating replace discounting with collaboration  Why transparency from leadership keeps teams engaged and loyal  How honest pricing kills sticker shock and shortens sales cycles  About Todd Caponi  Todd Caponi is an award-winning sales leader, keynote speaker, and author whose work has reshaped how organizations think about sales, leadership, and negotiation. After leading sales organizations through multiple high-growth exits, including serving as a worldwide Vice President of Sales of the Year, Todd founded Sales Melon, where he helps revenue teams apply behavioral science, decision science, and sales history to build trust, improve buyer confidence, and drive stronger outcomes.  He is the author of the acclaimed books The Transparency Sale, The Transparent Sales Leader, and Four Levers Negotiating, and is the host of The Sales History Podcast. Recognized as one of the industry's leading voices on transparency in selling, Todd works with revenue organizations around the world to transform the way they message, negotiate, lead, and grow.  Connect with Todd Caponi  LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddcaponi/  Website  https://www.toddcaponi.com  Todd's Books  The Transparency Sale: https://a.co/d/0iBWFEai  The Transparent Sales Leader: https://a.co/d/0hOf1W4K  Four Levers Negotiating: https://a.co/d/0aaRnw4k  The Sales History Podcast  https://saleshistory.buzzsprout.com  About Sales Lead Dog  Sales Lead Dog is hosted by Christopher Smith, CRM technology and sales process expert, and founder of Empellor CRM. Each episode features sales leaders who have separated themselves from the rest of the pack, sharing how they achieve success with their teams and their CRM strategy.  Unless you are the lead dog, the view never changes.  Connect and Learn More  All episodes and show notes:  https://empellorcrm.com/salesleaddog/  If this episode brought you value: 

FOX sat down with Vice President JD Vance in Michigan today, where he spoke at an event in the northern Detroit suburb of Sterling Heights. The Vice President is at the center of several major storylines that he discussed with FOX's Lucas Tomlinson including the new Venezuela oil deal, President Trump's Canada trade war, the resumption of U.S. action in the Strait of Hormuz, and Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's apparent swipe at Vance's family. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with FOX's Lucas Tomlinson who shares the various topics he discussed with the Vice President, his thoughts on the Michigan Senate race and the personal attacks on his family. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we're sharing an episode from BJ Green's podcast, Leadership is Everything. In it, David Salyers, former Vice President of Marketing at Chick-fil-A and co-author of Remarkable!, tells us how a leader can create environments where people thrive, customers become advocates, and purpose drives performance. David shares lessons from working alongside Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy, the power of purpose-driven leadership, and why the most successful businesses focus on creating value rather than extracting it. He also explores the role culture plays in organizational success, how leaders build environments that attract exceptional talent, and why truly remarkable brands are willing to make trade-offs their competitors won't.   The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

"Don't ask AI to do something that you don't know how to do yourself." - Gretchen Vance, Vice President Procurement at Forest Lawn Parks and Mortuaries Procurement transformation often comes down to a leader's willingness to push for change, even when the path forward requires taking a risk. For Gretchen Vance, Vice President of Procurement at Forest Lawn Parks and Mortuaries, that once meant putting two pieces of paper on her CFO's desk: a proposal for an e-procurement system and her resignation. In this episode, Philip Ideson speaks with Gretchen about the transformation she has led during her 18 years at Forest Lawn, from digitizing a previously paper-based purchasing function to taking responsibility for the full procure-to-pay process. She shares how procurement supports Forest Lawn's deeply service-oriented mission and why that same commitment to service shapes the suppliers her team chooses to work with. Gretchen also offers a practical perspective on AI. Her team is already using it to analyze data, support RFQs, and streamline contract reviews, but she is clear that procurement professionals still need the knowledge and judgment to recognize when an AI-generated answer is wrong. She discusses why digitization and good data matter, how bringing procurement and AP together can strengthen supplier relationships, and what it takes to lead people through continued change. In this episode, Gretchen also explains how to: -Build supplier relationships around shared culture and purpose -Position procurement as a problem-solving partner to the business -Use AI to save time without sacrificing human expertise and judgment -Create a strong data foundation for digitization and AI -Connect procurement and AP to improve the end-to-end supplier experience -Take calculated risks when meaningful transformation requires leadership commitment -Embrace continuous learning and change as a procurement leader   Links: Gretchen Vance on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchen-vance-cpsm-6869794a/  Subscribe to the AOP Newsletter: https://resources.artofprocurement.com/art-of-procurement-podcast-subscribe  Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtofProcurement   

You Matter! | Season 10 | Fountain Walker Returns When Fountain Walker last joined You Matter!, higher education was navigating one of the most significant transformations in its history. Traditional notions of campus safety, centered on visibility, response, and enforcement, were being challenged by a growing expectation for care, accountability, transparency, and community engagement. Now, Fountain returns to reflect on how that evolution has unfolded. In this timely conversation, we explore the current state of campus safety, the lessons learned from years of unprecedented challenges, and how leaders are balancing security with belonging in increasingly complex campus environments. Drawing on his extensive experience overseeing global campus safety at New York University, Fountain shares insights into the importance of trust, preparedness, collaboration, and adaptive leadership in protecting diverse academic communities. As colleges and universities continue to face emerging risks and evolving expectations, this episode offers a thoughtful look at what effective campus safety leadership requires today, and where the profession is headed tomorrow. Join us for a conversation that reminds us that the strongest safety strategies are built not only on preparedness, but on relationships, empathy, and a shared commitment to the well-being of every member of the campus community.

Rob Corzine is Vice President of Programs for the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. He was received into the Catholic Church in 1994 and has held teaching and advocacy positions for several Catholic apostolates, including work as an apologist and catechetical writer for Catholics United for the Faith. In this interview, Rob discusses his conversion from Fundamentalism to Catholicism. Check out the new Bible Study App from the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. https://stpaulcenter.com/app?utm_source=keith_nester&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=app_launch_2026 Thank you to the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology for hosting this interview. https://stpaulcenter.com/ Catholic Feedback is a production of Down to Earth Ministry, which provides encouragement and resources for those considering, converting, and growing in Catholicism. Subscribe to our mailing list: Text D2E to 66866 

“Get the heck out of the way and let really talented, great people do great work, and be there and support them. The satisfaction is just off the charts.”Doug Bowser is the retired President & CEO of Nintendo of America, and current Board Member of Hasbro. Doug is a sales and marketing executive whose nearly four-decade career runs from consumer goods to video games, having led Nintendo of America through a decade of historic growth. Doug led operations across the Americas from 2019 through the end of 2025. During his tenure, Nintendo grew on the strength of the Nintendo Switch — one of the best-selling video game platforms of all time — and he oversaw the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, which became the best-selling console of all time in its initial sales period. Doug also expanded Nintendo's licensed merchandise business, opened the company's San Francisco flagship store, and led its re-entry into the Brazilian market. Prior to joining Nintendo, Doug spent 8 years at Electronic Arts, most recently as Vice President of Global Business Planning, and before that, he spent 23 years at Procter & Gamble in sales leadership roles across Asia, Latin America, and the United States. Doug earned his degree in Communications from the University of Utah — where he later returned as Distinguished Alumnus and commencement speaker, and where, playing endless hours of Donkey Kong, he first fell for video games. Today he serves as an Independent Director on the board of Hasbro.This conversation is hosted by podcast co-founder and P&G Alum Drew Tarvin, Founder & CEO of Humor That Works. Drew spent six years at P&G leading IT + brand initiatives before turning his background in engineering, improv, and stand-up comedy into a career helping organizations use humor to improve leadership, communication, and workplace culture. He's the author of Humor That Works and his TEDx talk has been viewed more than 16 million times.

Carol Blow is the owner of a retail workroom – CMB Designs, LLC -- located in Richmond, Virginia. She started her business in 2018. Carol learned to sew at an early age. Her zest for learning new techniques, combined with a can-do attitude, provided the foundation for her business … along with years of experience! Creating custom items gives her great joy and satisfaction. Carol has been a member of WCAA since 2019 and currently serves as Vice President of the local Richmond Chapter.   Links and Resources; Donna Skufis   The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;     Klimaka Studios   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   National Upholstery Association   Workroom Tech    

With trillions spent on digital ads to capture consumer attention, is the most powerful and effective channel for product discovery the one your brand is overlooking?Agility requires brands to move beyond a digital-only mindset and recognize that the modern customer journey fluidly moves between online and offline moments. It means building the capabilities to engage and measure impact in the physical world with the same precision we've come to expect from digital.Today, we're going to talk about the next evolution of retail media and why the physical store, far from being obsolete, is becoming the next great frontier for data-rich, high-impact customer engagement. We'll explore how brands can bridge the gap between their digital strategies and in-store realities to not only drive discovery but create measurable, full-funnel marketing moments.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Matt Eichorn, CEO and Co-Founder and Dilini Fernando, CMO at Freeosk.About Matt EichornVisionary entrepreneur Matt Eichorn has been at the forefront of evolving brand and shopper marketing experiences for the better part of 20 years. As the current CEO, President, and Co-Founder of Freeosk, Eichorn has built a one-of-a-kind technology platform to deliver multi-sensory experiences at scale. His foresight to digitize millions of real-world intent signals in-store, as they happen, is unlocking new insights and shaping the landscape of retail media 3.0 for brands, category managers, and retailers alike.Dilini Fernando is the Vice President, Marketing at Chicago-based Freeosk – the only omnichannel discovery platform with in-store automated sampling. Dilini joined Freeosk in October of 2020 to lead integrated marketing programs, including brand, product and partner initiatives. Prior to Freeosk, Dilini spent ten years at MolsonCoors in brand marketing, digital innovation, new product development, and portfolio strategy. Dilini received her BA from Brown University and her MBA from the University of Chicago. She is a previous recipient of Brand Innovators “40 Under 40”.LinkedIn: Matt EichornAbout Dilini FernandoDilini Fernando is the Vice President, Marketing at Chicago-based Freeosk – the only omnichannel discovery platform with in-store automated sampling. Dilini joined Freeosk in October of 2020 to lead integrated marketing programs, including brand, product and partner initiatives. Prior to Freeosk, Dilini spent ten years at MolsonCoors in brand marketing, digital innovation, new product development, and portfolio strategy. Dilini received her BA from Brown University and her MBA from the University of Chicago. She is a previous recipient of Brand Innovators “40 Under 40”.LinkedIn: Dilini Fernando---------- Resources ----------FreeoskThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save!Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit!Chaser is the only Slack-native project management platform that helps teams turn messages into tracked tasks, automate follow-ups, and maintain team-wide visibility, without adopting another tool. Now integrated with Claude and other GenAI tools. Learn more at trychaser.com and use code AGILEBRAND for a 3-month free trial (normal trial is 14 days).The most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose.Start building your own apps with Replit and get $20 off.Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show.Connect with Greg on LinkedInDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more.Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia—the wiki for marketing technology.Produced by Missing Link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump administration's crackdown on fraud is now targeting Applied Behavior Analysis therapy providers, which impacts the autism care industry. Family Advocate at Autism Families Alliance Kelsey Bennett joins Fox's Jacqui Heinrich to warn against government overcorrection as legitimate providers support removing bad actors, uncredentialed billing, and false reporting.   Following the dramatic rise in Mississippi's educational rankings—dubbed the "Mississippi Miracle"—the state has emerged as a national leader in K–12 reading and math improvements. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves joins to discuss how conservative literacy reforms and accountability transformed academic outcomes, why deploying specialized reading and math coaches scaled classroom success, and how the state is preparing students for the future through the nation's first statewide AI network.   Plus, commentary from Paul Batura, Vice President of Communications at Focus on the Family and founder of the 4:8 Media Network.     PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Isaac and Steven are at Circa Resort in Las Vegas to chat about its pro football contests happening this season...they are joined by Mike Palm, Vice President of Operations at Circa, and betting analyst Drew Dinsick...plus the Seahawks extend Leonard Williams, the impact of travel on the outcome of this season's Big Ten football season, and what are the micro signs of disrespect that get on your nerves?

Holly Koehler has spent almost thirty years in rooms most people never think about: windowless UN offices in New York, the FAO in Rome, and what she calls "oftentimes very boring hotel ballrooms around the world," where countries hash out how the ocean actually gets managed. She's the Vice President of Policy and Outreach at the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF), and before that she spent thirteen years at the U.S. State Department's Office of Marine Conservation, chairing international fisheries negotiations. In this episode, she walks Andrew through how a grad-school internship on sea turtles turned into a career built entirely around one question: how do you manage a species that ignores every border humans have drawn? Andrew and Holly cover what a Regional Fisheries Management Organization (RFMO) actually is and why nearly the entire ocean is already covered by one, why she says listening, not legal expertise, is the most important skill she's ever used at the negotiating table, and the story behind an all-night Thanksgiving session that produced a landmark UN resolution protecting deep-sea corals and seamounts from bottom trawling. Holly also explains why ISSF treats governance as being just as important as fishing practices, drawing a direct line from her anthropology background to her belief that governance is what civilization itself is built on, and breaks down exactly how ISSF's audits and public compliance data connect to the eco-labels shoppers see on a can of tuna. This is the episode the whole week has been building toward. If you've been following along with Monday through Thursday's solo episodes, you've already heard the RFMO explainer, the bottom-trawling story, and the High Seas Treaty history. Here, Holly connects all of it, in her own words, including a memorable detail that resolves a question left open earlier in the week: which UN resolution she was actually in the room for. Takeaways: International fisheries governance runs through treaty-based RFMOs that nearly every country with a stake in a fishery has legally bound itself to join and follow. The negotiating skill Holly says matters most isn't legal expertise, it's listening for what a country means behind what it says, since "where you stand depends on where you sit." The all-night Thanksgiving session that produced UN Resolution 61/105, the landmark bottom-trawling and seamount protections covered in this show's Tuesday companion episode, was chaired by Holly herself. Holly measures negotiating success by getting an agreement strong enough to matter while keeping every country that needs to ratify or implement it "inside the tent." ISSF doesn't certify fisheries itself. It builds the audited evidence trail, through annual company audits and public vessel compliance data, that feeds into the Marine Stewardship Council certification a shopper actually sees on a label. Support Independent Podcasts: https://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Need help with your ocean non-profit, company, or project? Get the help you need with Pisces Oceans Inc.: https://www.piscesoceans.ca Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube  

Rob is the Vice President and Founder of Smarter Finance USA, an equipment financing firm dedicated to helping small and mid-sized businesses secure the capital they need to purchase equipment and grow. With more than 20 years of experience in financial analysis, business valuation, and financial services, Rob founded the company to bring greater transparency and straightforward guidance to the equipment financing industry. Rob combines a strong financial background—with a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California, Irvine, an MBA in Finance from Pepperdine University, and completion of CFA Level II—with practical, real-world lending expertise. He is also the host of The Smarter Business Finance Podcast and has been featured by industry publications and podcasts including Manufacturing.net, FreightWaves, Business.com, Overdrive, and The Lead Pedal Podcast, where he shares insights on equipment financing, trucking finance, and common funding mistakes made by business owners. Rob's perspective would be especially valuable for conversations around equipment financing, commercial lending, trucking finance, business growth strategies, and how entrepreneurs can avoid common financing pitfalls while accessing capital. During the show we discuss: Why equipment should generate enough cash flow to justify its cost How to evaluate the ROI of an equipment purchase How to determine whether renting or financing equipment makes more sense How to identify when equipment financing is likely to improve cash flow How to avoid overextending the business with debt How to spot predatory short-term financing How to recognize a potential deposit scam How to identify an FMV lease You can explore more about Rob here: Website: https://www.smarterfinanceusa.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-misheloff/

Gabe Ramirez and Carmen Vitale were joined by Vice President of Circa Sports, Mike Palm on the latest on the betting lines

Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm so honored to have back on the show once again: Cult and cult abuse survivor, overcomer and whistleblower, Vice President of the non-profit Tucson Pops Orchestra, freelance social media photographer, future cosmetology school graduate, Penn State University alum, former Digital Content Creator for KGUN 9, artist, creative, and an incredible hero who has stepped up to break the silence on cult abuse and to educate on how victims can take steps to get out: Caleb Fernandez A little bit about Caleb if you're new here, if you missed his first testimony episode or if you need a little refresher:Born into a Southern California cult that wove its tendrils through generations, Caleb entered this world already entangled in a web of ritualized abuse, mind manipulation and control, and the haunting machinery of coercion. Church leaders were not distant figures but active participants in his suffering and trauma. He endured the silent screams of childhood trauma, brushes with human trafficking disguised as “mission trips,” and the insidious grip of unclean spirits that he boldly names within the walls of Calvary Chapel - an organization he unflinchingly calls a cult whose chains must be shattered and exposed so others can breathe free.Yet even as a little boy, a light inside of him refused to be extinguished. While others bowed under the weight of fear and dogma, Caleb discovered a secret language louder than any threat: the power of creation. From his earliest school days, he poured his entire being into musical theater, where performance, music, and collective artistry became his sanctuary. On stage, under lights that felt like an escape from reality, he found a voice that could not be silenced. That creative current - raw, resilient, and radiant - carried him forward like a river carving through stone. It led him to Penn State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in advertising and public relations, armed with the tools of storytelling and influence. From there, he soared to New York City, mastering production, photography, and art direction - skills that would later become both his personal expression and his weapons of advocacy.Today, at 33, Caleb stands as living proof that survival is not mere endurance - it is alchemical transformation. His escape, hard-won and culminating in 2025, was no quiet exit but a triumphant breaking of chains. Every step forward has been an act of radical courage. Now free, he channels that hard-won wisdom into lifting others up as a dedicated survivor advocate and whistleblower. As vice president of the nonprofit Tucson Pops Orchestra, he turns music into medicine and community into sanctuary - proof that the same hands once bound by control can now conduct symphonies of healing. He continues as a freelance social media photographer and strategic digital creative, drawing on expertise in still and moving images, retouching, scripting, editing, event planning, and brand representation. With cosmetology school on the horizon, his creative vision expands ever outward, crafting beauty from the very places where darkness once tried to claim him.ButCaleb is so much more than a survivor. He is a living harmony of resilience - a man who gathered the shattered notes of his past and composed a future filled with purpose, artistry, and fierce advocacy. His testimony is not only deeply moving; it is irrefutable evidence and an urgent beacon: Calvary Chapel operates as a cult, and there are practical, life-saving steps anyone still trapped inside can take to break free. He gives a voice to the silenced and a torch to the weary. His story reminds every person who has ever felt trapped, silenced, or broken that the light inside you is stronger than any cult, any abuse, and any chain.From the depths of unimaginable darkness, Caleb has risen—not merely to survive, but to sing, to create, to lead, and to show others the way out. His voice carries the unmistakable frequency of freedom, and that sound is changing lives. In him, we see not just the power of one soul to reclaim itself, but the promise that every shattered life can become a masterpiece of hope. Rise with him. Hear his song. And know that freedom is possible.

Send us Fan MailRobert States is Vice President of Technical Services at Cormica Medical Device & Pharmaceutical Testing, where he supports clients across medical device, pharmaceutical, and combination product testing. His work spans development strategy, risk management, testing strategy, process development, supply chain optimization, and regulatory-minded technical problem solving. Cormica's announcement of his appointment highlighted his role in strengthening global technical services across UK, US, and EU laboratories.  Before joining Cormica, Rob spent more than 20 years at Stress Engineering Services, where he held leadership roles across medical device and pharma, consumer products, strategic client engagement, and consulting. Stress Engineering's medical and pharmaceutical practice focuses on product design, analysis, testing, failure analysis, material science, packaging, manufacturing support, reliability, and regulatory-grade engineering solutions—areas that align closely with Rob's career-long focus on helping organizations solve difficult technical and business problems.  Rob's technical foundation is in plastics engineering, supported by an MBA from Ashland University and a BS in Plastics Engineering from Penn State. Over his career, he has worked across companies including Procter & Gamble, Newell Brands, Stress Engineering Services, Accelitek, and now Cormica. His experience gives him a rare perspective that bridges hands-on engineering, product development, failure remediation, consulting, business strategy, and executive-level technical leadership. A central theme of this conversation is how engineers can thrive in corporate R&D environments. Rob wants to explore the intersection of budgeting, project success, layoffs, and business performance—and how engineers can use that understanding to make better decisions, protect their careers, and create more value for their organizations. Rather than treating corporate realities as distractions from engineering, Rob sees them as forces engineers can learn to understand and navigate.  LINKS: Robert States LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/plasticpro/ Cormica Website: https://www.cormica.com/Aaron Moncur, host PDX 2026 is October 20-21 in Phoenix, AZ.  Learn more and register at https://pdexpo.engineer/  Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus 

In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent dive into top headlines and industry insights, featuring expert commentary on logistics expansion, high-stakes supply chain technology, and freight consolidation strategies. The guys discuss Arrive Logistics' plans to expand its workforce by 1,000 team members following a major capital agreement with Mubadala, alongside a look at a massive 1,800-pound marijuana interception by Georgia law enforcement. Michael Schramm, CEO and Co-Founder of Nordian, shares his journey from managing electric scooter fleets to solving connectivity and centimeter-level positioning challenges for autonomous machinery in harsh, remote environments. Phil Schmidbauer, Vice President of Solution Design at ODW Logistics, breaks down how poorly designed consolidation plans create hidden supply chain costs and offers actionable advice for shippers aiming to drive out waste. ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Visit our sponsor - GNOSIS FREIGHT⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the WTT newsletter⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠More FreightWaves Podcasts⁠ #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GIVEAWAY - send us a message and let us know your favorite thing about the Square Pizza Pod. We are giving away SchermCo swag to the first three people that send us a note!Laura Demarse has spent nearly 20 years working at the intersection of higher education, workforce development, industry, and philanthropy. Today, as Vice President for Future of Work at the Charles Koch Foundation, she is focused on helping more people connect to purpose, opportunity, and economic mobility.In this episode of the Square Pizza Pod, Greg and Laura explore how higher education is evolving, why workforce development and higher ed should work more closely together, and what employers can do to create stronger pathways into meaningful careers. Laura also shares lessons from her time at Ford Motor Company, how the Charles Koch Foundation approaches partnership and social entrepreneurship, and why skilled trades are experiencing a major resurgence.The conversation also goes deeper into the Foundation's work in Charlotte, including why the city became an important place-based investment, what Laura and her team learned from local partners, and how philanthropy can help de-risk new workforce solutions and inspire others to invest alongside them.In this episode, you'll learn more about:Why a four-year degree should be one signal of potential, but not the only oneHow higher education and workforce development can better learn from one anotherWhat Laura learned about employer engagement and talent development from her work at FordWhy the Charles Koch Foundation is investing in skilled trades, social entrepreneurs, and place-based workforce solutionsWhat the Foundation has learned from its workforce investments and partnerships in CharlotteHow AI could disrupt early-career white-collar jobs while creating new opportunities in skilled trades, entrepreneurship, and emerging industriesWhy Laura now believes scalable change can come from small, innovative organizations—not just large institutionsSupport the show

Day Break | Free Speech, Free For All Friday --- 00:00 - Monologue 28:05 – Jenny Story, COO of Patriot Mobile. Story discusses the importance of reactivating Christian churches and encouraging people of faith to become more engaged in their communities. She examines what pastors and congregations can do to stand boldly for their beliefs and why she believes faith and civic activism must work hand in hand. 38:13 - Monologue 57:33 – Rep. Tim Walberg, Representative for Michigan's Fifth Congressional District and member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and House Education and the Workforce Committee. Walberg discusses the latest U.S.-Canada trade developments before turning to Vice President Vance's visit to Michigan and the intensifying battle for control of the U.S. Senate. He also examines the Republican strategy for defeating Abdul El-Sayed and the issues likely to define the upcoming midterm elections. 1:16:33 - Monologue 1:25:38 – Steve Dulan, professor and attorney. Dulan discusses the latest Second Amendment developments, including the question of whether AR-15-style rifles are constitutionally protected. He examines the legal arguments surrounding the issue and what a potential Supreme Court decision could mean for gun owners and firearms laws nationwide. 1:35:45 – Dan Papineau, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. In the Michigan Chamber Business Brief, Papineau explains how Michigan elections are administered at the local level by trained bipartisan teams operating under established procedures. He also highlights the essential role poll workers play in keeping Election Day operations running smoothly and securely. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

What if the index fund you thought was simple was actually shaped by a complex set of rules, decisions, and trade-offs? In this episode, we sit down with Rob Harvey, Co-Head of Product Specialists and Vice President at Dimensional Fund Advisors, to unpack what indexing really means. You'll learn how indexes are constructed, who actually makes the rules, how index funds are managed, and why "passive" investing may not be as passive—or straightforward—as it sounds. Take The Pilot Wealth Index to find out if you are on track for retirement! You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://tinyurl.com/2ttsnwyn 

Alan Johnson, Vice President of Flight Operations at American Airlines, joins us for an inspiring conversation on aviation, leadership, and career growth. Alan shares his perspective on pilot hiring, interview preparation, mentorship, and what it really takes to build a career at a major airline. We talk about authenticity, giving back to the aviation community, and why pilots should focus on making a difference. Most importantly, Alan reminds pilots to give back, help open the door for the next generation, and be ready when opportunity comes knocking.  CONNECT WITH US Are you ready to take your preparation to the next level? Don't wait until it's too late. Use the promo code "R4P2026" and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com! If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com, and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates!  SPONSOR Are you a pilot just coming out of the military and looking for the perfect second home for your family? Look no further! Reach out to Marty and his team by visiting www.tridenthomeloans.com to get the best VA loans available anywhere in the US.  Be ready for takeoff anytime with 3D-stretch, stain-repellent, and wrinkle-free aviation uniforms by Flight Uniforms. Just go to www.flightuniform.com and type the code SPITFIREPOD20 to get a special 20% discount on your first order.  #americanairlines #Aviation #AviationCareers #aviationcrew #AviationJobs #AviationLeadership #AviationEducation #AviationOpportunities #AviationPodcast #AirlinePilot #AirlineJobs #AirlineInterviewPrep #flying #flyingtips #PilotDevelopment #PilotFinance #pilotcareer #pilottips #pilotcareertips #PilotExperience #pilotcaptain #PilotTraining #PilotSuccess #pilotpodcast #PilotPreparation #Pilotrecruitment #flightschool #aviationschool #pilotcareer #pilotlife #pilot

Isaac and Steven are in Las Vegas at Circa Resort to chat about its pro football contests happening this season...plus Mike Palm, Vice President of Operations at Circa, joins the show to discuss the growth of sports betting.

What happens when a corporate water purification initiative fails to make a profit, but holds the power to save millions of lives? Dr. Greg Allgood, Vice President of Water and Health at World Vision, shares how pitching a radical non-profit model turned a commercial obstacle into a global effort that has delivered over 25 billion liters of clean water. Tune in to explore how bold vision, systemic community support, and faith can solve one of the world's most critical crises.Guest Links:Dr. Allgood's LinkedInWorld VisionBook: Thirsty for a MiracleCredits: Host: Lisa Nichols, Executive Producer: Jenny Heal, Marketing Support: Joe Szynkowski & Dylan Price, Podcast Engineer: Portside MediaSomething Extra with Lisa Nichols

In this episode, Leon Clark, Vice President, Chief Academic Affairs Officer and Designated Institutional Official at Sutter Health, and Dr. Peter Broderick, Director, Undergraduate Medical Education Department, Executive Consultant, Graduate Medical Education, Sutter Health, discuss Sutter Health's partnership with Charles R. Drew University to strengthen the physician pipeline. They explore scholarships, clinical training, mentorship, financial sustainability and building long-term pathways to expand access to care and develop the next generation of physicians.

In this episode of URMIA Matters, host Caitlin Cai sits down with Ashley Caldwell of Gannon University and former student intern Tomoki Kouchi to explore the impact of URMIA's Be the Change Student Internship program. Together, they share how the program created a meaningful, 13-week risk management internship with funding from URMIA's Be the Change Internship program. They discuss how that allowed Tomo to help develop a campus risk assessment tool and business continuity planning resources. Listeners will gain insight into the benefits of hosting a student intern, and why investing in the next generation of risk management professionals benefits both students and higher education institutions alike. We'll talk about how the internship application works, what the expectations are, what Tomoki and Ashley's experience was like, and what's happened since the internship ended.Show NotesURMIA ScholarshipsURMIA's Be the Change Scholarship – Student InternshipGuests Ashley Caldwell, Assistant to the Vice President for Finance and Campus Operations and Risk Management and Insurance Coordinator - Gannon UniversityTomoki Kouchi, Student/Former Intern – Gannon UniversityGuest HostCaitlin Cai, Risk and Insurance Program Manager - University of Tennessee System Connect with URMIA & URMIA with your network-Share /Tag in Social Media @urmianetwork-Not a member? Join ->www.urmia.org/join-Email | contactus@urmia.org Give URMIA Matters a boost:-Give the podcast a 5 star rating-Share the podcast - click that button!-Follow on your podcast platform - don't miss an episode!Thanks for listening to URMIA Matters!

For decades, large corporations have privatized their massive profits while quietly shifting environmental, social, and health costs onto the public. Unpacking these systemic costs is central to the discussion in The Profiteers, which diagnoses how business practices impact society at large. In this episode, host Corinna Bellizzi speaks with Christopher Marquis, Professor of Chinese Management at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School and author of Better Business, to analyze the hidden mechanics of corporate externalities. From plastics lobbying and regulatory co-optation to visionary models of regenerative agriculture and foundation ownership, they explore why exposing systemic corporate abuse is the first crucial step toward real reform. Discover how innovative enterprise models, policy levers, and conscious consumer choices can help build a truly sustainable and regenerative economy. About Guest: Professor Marquis' research and teaching focus on how some of the biggest crises of our day – including climate change, inequality, and discrimination – are intimately connected to how our current economic and societal systems prioritize accumulating and concentrating wealth for the few over the concerns and needs of everyone and everything else. His research and writing focus on the need to rebalance the interactions between corporations, governments, and civil society to deliver socially and environmentally beneficial outcomes to all. Marquis is the author of The Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profits and Socialize Costs. His earlier books include the award-winning Better Business: How the B Corp Movement is Remaking Capitalism and Mao and Markets: The Communist Roots of Chinese Enterprise, which was a Financial Times Best Book of 2022. He has also authored more than 20 peer-reviewed academic articles and more than 50 Harvard business cases on topics related to social innovation, sustainable business and doing business in China. Professor Marquis served 2 terms as an Associate Editor at Administrative Science Quarterly and has also been a Senior Editor at Organization Science and Management and Organization Review. He has also served a term as Representative at Large for the International Association for Chinese Management Research (IACMR) and Organization and Management Theory Division, Academy of Management. Before returning to academia, Marquis was a Vice President and Technology Manager at JP Morgan Chase. He currently is on the sustainability advisory board of the French multinational Sanofi Consumer Healthcare. Guest Website & Socials: https://chrismarquis.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-marquis-3884834/ https://x.com/Chris_Marquis_ https://substack.com/@chrismarquis Resources Mentioned: BOOK: The Profiteers https://amzn.to/4zbwM66 BOOK: Better Business https://amzn.to/4crRPHF Key Topics Discussed (with time stamps): 01:32 Who Really Pays For Corporate Externalities? 07:22 The Plastic Dilemma: Rethinking Packaging In Sustainable Business 11:57 Privatizing Profits & Socializing Costs: Unpacking Corporate Externalities 20:37 Lessons From GE: How Shareholder Primacy Distorts Business Ethics 30:17 Big Tech And Algorithms: Profit Growth Vs. Corporate Accountability 36:30 Unpacking The Policy Debate: Plastic Lobbying & Chemical Recycling 44:19 Rethinking Lifecycles: Circularity And Extended Consumer Responsibility 51:58 Regenerative Agriculture: How Purpose-Driven Brands Restore Soil & Systems 01:00:02 Building A Regenerative Economy: Purpose-Driven Governance & Ownership 01:07:15 Conclusion & Takeaways: Empowering Individual Action and Policy Reform CONNECT & SUPPORT CARE MORE BE BETTERSubstack: https://caremorebebetter.substack.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetterTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-betterCAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner —Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's podcast episode, we present our “Unofficial Monthly Retailer Awards” (UMRAs) for August, focusing on Back-to-School activations. The awards include “Most Impactful Campaign,” “Best IRL Initiative,” and “Greatest Under-the-Radar Move.” Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian; Senior Analysts Arielle Feger and Carina Lamb; and Principal Analyst Sarah Marzano.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters   Purchase tickets and register for EMARKETER's The Future of Digital 2026 Summit here: https://www.emarketer.com/events/summit/2026-future-of-digital/?utm_source=events_page Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-clarks-kris-kross-jump-reboot-halos-blippi-s-healthy-school-snacking-more-reimagining-retail © 2026 EMARKETER   Awin is the all-in-one platform for smarter partner marketing. With award-winning technology, expert support and a global network of 1 million partners, Awin helps brands discover, manage and scale high-performing partnerships that drive measurable growth. Learn more.

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President, Editor-in-Chief, Becker's Healthcare, discusses the leadership strategies health systems need to navigate workforce strain, burnout and talent development. She also explores the opportunities and risks surrounding AI adoption, including governance, reskilling and using technology to improve decision-making and care delivery.

In Episode 53 of The League, Benoy Thanjan and David Magid discuss how the solar industry is becoming more complex as policy uncertainty, storage, cybersecurity, and grid constraints reshape project development. They look at growing concerns around inverter supply chains and national security, as well as the impact of changing rules on financing and project timelines. The conversation also covers Massachusetts' latest energy storage solicitation and the rising costs of permitting, interconnection, and network upgrades. They also discuss ERCOT's massive queue of large-load applications driven by data centers and the increasing scrutiny around grid and resource impacts. The episode highlights why success in clean energy now requires understanding far more than just solar panels. Host Bio: Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, solar developer and consulting firm, and a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed over 100 MWs of solar projects across the U.S., helped launch the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered $45 million in Renewable Energy Credits (“REC”) transactions. Prior to founding Reneu Energy, Benoy was the Environmental Commodities Trader in Tesla's Project Finance Group, where he managed one of the largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated REC trades and co-developed a monetization and hedging strategy with senior leadership to enter the East Coast market.  As Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, Benoy crafted project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. His role at Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with 125 MWs of U.S. renewable assets, involved evaluating investment opportunities and maximizing returns. He also played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, following an internship on the trading floor at D.E. Shaw & Co., a multi billion dollar hedge fund. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from NYU Stern, where he was an Alumni Scholar. Connect with Benoy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benoythanjan/ Learn more:  https://reneuenergy.com https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com   Host Bio: David Magid David Magid is a seasoned renewable energy executive with deep expertise in solar development, financing, and operations. He has worked across the clean energy value chain, leading teams that deliver distributed generation and community solar projects. David is widely recognized for his strategic insights on interconnection, market economics, and policy trends shaping the U.S. solar industry. Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmagid/ If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at info@reneuenergy.com.   Please provide 5 star reviews      If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share the Solar Maverick Podcast so more people can learn how to accelerate the clean energy transition.    Reneu Energy Reneu Energy provides expert consulting across solar and storage project development, financing, energy strategy, and environmental commodities. Our team helps clients originate, structure, and execute opportunities in community solar, C&I, utility-scale, and renewable energy credit markets. Email us at info@reneuenergy.com to learn more.    

Lisa Hornschemeier: When Engineers Fail to CommunicateLisa Hornschemeier is a Vice President of Engineering with a career spanning software development, enterprise systems, cloud platforms, and engineering leadership. In our conversation, we will discuss how engineering leaders bridge communication gaps across the organization, explain complex technical decisions to diverse stakeholders, use storytelling to build support for engineering initiatives, and why strong communication skills are essential for engineers who want to lead and drive business impact.To learn more about Lisa, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/oraclelisa/.__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.comGet Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips

Sam Shriver and Suzie Bishop join Larry Olsen from the Center for Leadership Studies, the home of the original Situational Leadership model. Sam brings more than 45 years of experience and has designed and delivered over 200 leadership and coaching programs. Suzie is Vice President of Product Development at the Center and has spent more than a decade adapting the model for today's modern learner. Together they are co-authors of Situational Leadership: The Model for Leading Others, Navigating Change, and Unlocking Performance.   In this conversation, Larry sits down with Sam and Suzie to talk about why one-size-fits-all leadership fails, and how meeting people where they are unlocks trust, performance, and human potential.   What you'll hear: Why "it depends" is the mantra of situational leadership, not a fixed leadership style The behaviors that run from direction to empowerment, and when each one backfires Referent power: why trust outperforms position power or expertise How a leader's presence alone can stifle honest conversation   ABOUT SAM SHRIVER AND SUZIE BISHOP Sam Shriver has more than 45 years of experience in situational leadership and has designed and delivered over 200 leadership and coaching programs. Suzie Bishop is Vice President of Product Development at the Center for Leadership Studies. Together they are co-authors of Situational Leadership: The Model for Leading Others, Navigating Change, and Unlocking Performance. The Center for Leadership Studies is the global home of the original Situational Leadership model.   ABOUT LARRY OLSEN Larry Olsen is a Two-Time Vistage Speaker of the Year and Fortune 50/500 Executive Performance Advisor with 40+ years of client work at Toyota, PepsiCo, Starbucks, Harley-Davidson, Honda, American Airlines, State Farm, Frito Lay, Lexus, and Tropicana. He is the author of Get a Vision and Live It! and the founder of Performance Driven Neurology.   IF THIS LANDED FOR YOU Leadership isn't one style forced onto every person, it's reading the person in front of you and adjusting from there. That's exactly how Larry thinks through every leadership conversation he has.   How Leaders Think:  https://larry-olsen.kit.com/how-leaders-think   CONNECT WITH LARRY Email: success@larryolsen.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/larry-r-olsen   CONNECT WITH SAM SHRIVER AND SUZIE BISHOP Website: situational.com LinkedIn: Sam Shriver and Suzie Bishop Book: Situational Leadership: The Model for Leading Others, Navigating Change, and Unlocking Performance (Amazon and other major retailers)   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE New episodes of the Brain Vault Podcast publish every other Wednesday.

Mary Bonnet is a luxury real estate agent, author, and television personality best known for her longtime role on Netflix's Selling Sunset. As Vice President of The Oppenheim Group, Mary has built a successful career in Los Angeles luxury real estate while becoming one of the most recognizable personalities from the series. Beyond Selling Sunset, she is also the author of Selling Sunshine, where she opens up about her personal life, career, struggles, and journey to success.   WATCH THE VIDEO PODCAST HERE: https://youtu.be/zdK4teMyzAI   ▼ CHECK OUT MY OTHER SOCIALS ▼ Instagram: http://instagram.com/thejoe Facebook: http://facebook.com/ughitsjoe TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ughitsjoe Snapchat : https://snapchat.com/@thejosephv Twitter: https://x.com/ughitsjoe   Welcome to THE JOE VULPIS PODCAST official YouTube channel! Hosted by Joe Vulpis, also known as "Ugh It's Joe" and "The Joe". My guests range from rockstars and actors, to hit reality show stars and the largest influencers on the planet. Joe achieved internet notoriety with his unique witty Vlog style videos and passion for food. Amassing a total of more than 3,000,000 followers across social platforms, 500,000,000 Youtube views across his channels, and averages more than 100 million monthly views across all socials!   GHOST TAGS: Mary Bonnet interview, Mary Bonnet podcast, Mary Bonnet Selling Sunset, Selling Sunset interview, Selling Sunset podcast, Selling Sunset behind the scenes, The Oppenheim Group, Jason Oppenheim, Mary Fitzgerald interview, luxury real estate interview, Los Angeles luxury real estate, Selling Sunshine book, Mary Bonnet memoir, Selling Sunset cast interview, Netflix reality TV, reality TV behind the scenes, luxury realtor, celebrity real estate agent, Selling Sunset drama, Oppenheim Group interview, real estate podcast, Mary Bonnet career, Selling Sunset fans, reality television interview, Joe Vulpis Podcast, Mary Bonnet full interview, Selling Sunset real estate

In 2017, journalist Katie Sanders discovered an episode of a radio program called This Is Your Life. It was a scratchy recording from 1949, and she heard the voice of 2nd Lt. Murray Simon, her grandfather, for the first time. In the episode, Murray was reunited with a man named Peter Ortiz, who had rescued him after his plane crashed over Nazi-occupied France in 1944. Ortiz became one of the most decorated Marine officers of World War II, undertaking missions now handled by units like the Navy SEALs and Green Berets. Katie and Nicholas Reynolds, a former CIA historian, went on to write Ortiz's War. Subscribe to Sasha's Substack, HUMINT, to get more intelligence stories: https://sashaingber.substack.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@sasha-ingber  For more information about the International Spy Museum, visit: https://www.spymuseum.org/ And if you have feedback or want to hear about a particular topic,  you can reach us by email at spycast@spymuseum.org. This show is brought to you by N2K Networks, Goat Rodeo, and the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. This episode was produced by Flora Warshaw and the team at Goat Rodeo. At the International Spy Museum, Mike Mincey and Memphis Vaughan III are our video editors. Emily Rens is our graphic designer. Joshua Troemel runs our SPY social media. Amanda Ohlke is our Director of Adult Education and Mira Cohen is the Vice President of Programs.

Everyone wants the shortcut. But the real move is this - build the resume, then build the relationships. Tag someone who needs this reminder. Ashaunte McLean said his career didn't take off because of one degree or one big break. It was: showing up early reaching out before the event learning how to pitch himself in 30 seconds taking the shot even after a bunch of no's That's the part people skip. The MBA opened the door. The hustle walked him through it. And honestly, that's the game in 2026 too. Your degree can help, but your effort is what gets remembered. What's one move you're making right now to build your next opportunity?#CareerGrowth #NetworkingTips #PersonalBrand #LeadershipDevelopment #WhoKnewInTheMoment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're a contractor, you're busy, and you're tired of LinkedIn consultants telling you that you'll be left behind if you don't embrace AI right now. Smart move to tune out the hype — but here's the catch: while you're waiting for the noise to die down, a few of your competitors are quietly using these tools to save hours every week. Not on flashy stuff. On the boring stuff. Meeting minutes, SOPs, pulling scope language out of a 200-page addendum. Dimitri Sidiropoulos is the Vice President of Delphi Plumbing and Heating, a heavy mechanical self-performing public works contractor in New York City. He's not a tech bro — he's a working contractor who decided to actually try ChatGPT for a year inside his construction company. In this conversation, Eric and Dimitri get into what works, what doesn't, where it saves him hours, where the proposal bot he tried to build had to be abandoned, and where that last 20% will nail you if you're not paying attention. If you've been waiting for someone to give you a no-hype, on-the-ground answer to "should I actually be using ChatGPT?" — grab a notepad. This is the conversation.   What you'll learn: Why the first move with AI isn't asking it to do work — it's letting it interview you How Dimitri spent three days in back-and-forth with ChatGPT to give it real context about his business The "Jarvis to Iron Man" framework: AI enhances the operator, it doesn't replace the brain Where ChatGPT shines: meeting minutes, SOPs, pulling scope from addenda, three/five/ten-year strategic planning Where it falls down: custom proposal bots, takeoffs of pipe and fittings, anything that depends on means and methods Why "80% of the way there in five minutes" beats "80% of the way there in a day and a half" How to ask AI for its sources so you can spot hallucinations early Why writing emails with AI can hurt the relationships you've built The first move on Monday morning if you're an AI-skeptic contractor   Connect with Dimitri Delphi Plumbing & Heating: www.delphiph.com Dimitri on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dimitri-sidiropoulos-b4485190 Delphi on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/delphiph  

In this episode, Morgan Beschle, Vice President of Product at RevSpring, discusses the evolution of AI toward agentic workflows, why trusted data and a strong data foundation are critical, and how healthcare organizations can use risk frameworks and human oversight to build confidence in AI-driven actions. This episode is sponsored by RevSpring.

Join LaTangela as she chats with The Fields Family on the #TanLine Gearing up for SU Give Day - Let's chat on legacy and purpose! Dr. Valarie Fields holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Southern University A&M College, a master’s degree and Education Specialist degree from the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM), and a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Louisiana Tech University. She currently serves as Vice President for Student Affairs at ULM, where she is the first woman to hold a vice president position in the university’s history and a two-time ULM alumna. She has previously held vice president and academic affairs roles at Denmark Technical College and South Carolina State University, served as Executive Director of Louisiana Campus Compact for the Louisiana Board of Regents, founded the education management consulting company Valiant Achieving Leaders, LLC, in 2016, and was appointed to the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board by the state Supreme Court in 2022. At ULM, she runs a monthly program called “Sippin’ Tea With the V.P.” connecting students with the executive board. ARE YOU IN? www.SUGiveDay.org Watch full episode HERE RADIO - WEMX- Baton Rouge, La. Mon-Fri 10a.m.-3p.m.CST KTCX - Beaumont, Tx. Mon-Fri 3-8 CST KMEZ - New Orleans, La. Mon-Fri 7p.m. - mid WEMX Sundays 6a.m. KSMB Sundays 6a.m WWO - YouTube - #LaTangelaFay Podcast - ALL digital platforms - #iTunes #Spotify #WEMX www.LaTangela.com www.TanTune.com www.TanCares.org Special Thank You - Gordon McKernan Injury Attorney - Official Partner #GordonGives #TanCares #225BulletinBoard TanTune POOF4 POWER OVER OBSTACLES FOREVER www.HBCU.tv GT Legacy AutoThe Fiery Crab Hair Queen Beauty Super CenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Demandbase's Vice President of Product explains why they deleted a fully-approved AI architecture two months before launch — and how the rebuild surpassed some of their customer's highest expectations.Topics Include:AWS's Achint Naveen introduces Demandbase's VP of Product, Chad HoldorfDemandbase unifies sales, marketing, and revenue data into one viewNovember's architecture used many specialized agents, all committee-approvedThat design failed constantly — only a 30% conversation pass rateOn May 11th, the team deleted the entire architectureRebuilt in May with AWS Strands: one simpler, flexible agentPass rate leapt from 30% to 94% almost overnightWeek two retention rose from the low 20s to upper 80sWeekly active users grew 45% week-over-week after launchReal customer interviews play, calling the new AI a "dream"One user cut an hour-long report down to fifteen minutesCustomers now trace ad impressions directly to closed dealsHoldorf's advice: delete and rebuild when architecture gets too complexAWS's Naveen walks through Bedrock, AgentCore, and StrandsAgentCore Memory highlighted as Demandbase's next area of explorationParticipants:Chad Holdorf – Vice President of Product Management, DemandbaseAchint Naveen – Sr Account Manager, Amazon Web Services See how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/

How can higher education institutions foster a deeper sense of belonging for first-generation students through connected programs, services, and physical spaces? What national trends and campus-level strategies best empower first gen success? We talk through these with Carrie West, Director of Campus Planning, Design, and Construction at UT Austin, and Jeff Doyle, former leader at UT Austin and current Vice President at Marymount University. Together, we explore how holistic approaches, cross-departmental collaboration, peer coaching networks, and strategic facility design can break down administrative silos and improve first generation student recruitment and retention. [Recorded live at the NASPA Student Success in Higher Education Conference in June 2026] Episode Highlights include: [03:15] National Belonging Data - Elliot Felix outlines national survey trends connecting student belonging to increased graduation rates. [07:46] Peer Success Coaching - Jeff Doyle shares how peer coaching and parent webinars build critical social capital for first-gen students. [11:58] Living-Learning Communities - UT Austin demonstrates how targeted residential communities and laptop checkout programs foster immediate connection. [18:07] Co-Locating Support Services - Carrie West explains how embedding academic centers like Sanger directly within residential halls increases service utilization. [22:13] Activating Outdoor Spaces - UT Austin leverages exterior campus corridors with seating and food trucks to spark organic community interactions. Download presentation: https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast-collection/ep123-carrie-west-jeff-doyle-and-elliot-felix-on-building-first-gen-belonging-connected-college

In today's podcast episode, we discuss why it's important for people to think about AI adoption differently than we have in the past, which AI tools are most popular, and what our “Building Blocks of AI” framework tells us about how and why people use artificial intelligence.   Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Vice President of Insights Stephanie Paterik and Principal Analyst Nate Elliott. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.   Report mentioned in this episode: https://content-na1.emarketer.com/how-people-use-ai-2026?_gl=1*1rkodrj*_gcl_au*NTU3MjIyODMuMTc4NDU3NDA2My40Nzk2MDY3MjkuMTc4NTQyNjI2OS4xNzg1NDI2MjcyLjEyNzc1ODM1Ni4xNzg1NDI2MjY5LjE3ODU0MjYyNzI.*_ga*OTE2NTYwMDAxLjE2ODk3OTEzNTc.*_ga_XXYLHB9SXG*czE3ODU4Njk3MDEkbzEzOCRnMSR0MTc4NTg3MTYxNSRqNjAkbDAkaDE1MzkwOTI0MDg   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters   Purchase tickets and register for EMARKETER's The Future of Digital 2026 Summit here: https://www.emarketer.com/events/summit/2026-future-of-digital/?utm_source=events_page Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-ai-irl-how-people-really-use-behind-numbers   © 2026 EMARKETER   Awin is the all-in-one platform for smarter partner marketing. With award-winning technology, expert support and a global network of 1 million partners, Awin helps brands discover, manage and scale high-performing partnerships that drive measurable growth. Learn more.

Exploring The College of Wooster with Jason McGrathIn this episode, I spoke with Jason McGrath, Vice President for Enrollment Management, about what makes The College of Wooster a distinctive option for students.A defining feature of Wooster is its Senior Independent Study (IS), a year-long, faculty-mentored research project required for all students, emphasizing independent thinking and real-world application.The conversation also highlights Wooster's holistic admissions process, where applications are reviewed in context, academic rigor is evaluated based on available opportunities, and standardized testing remains optional. Notably, test scores are not considered in scholarship decisions.Jason shares practical advice for applicants, including how to approach the activities list, what makes a compelling personal statement, and when Early Decision is an appropriate choice.The episode also explores Wooster's strong support systems, commitment to personalized learning, and outcomes for graduates.The College of Wooster - AdmissionsColleges That Change Lives

Day Break | AMERICA UNDER PRESSURE: Economic Warfare, Election Stakes & Justice on Trial --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:19 - Mary Holland, Esq. — President of Children's Health Defense and a longtime figure in the health freedom movement. Holland discusses the Navy's flu vaccine mandate and the January 15 deadline facing service members. 28:13 - Joel Griffith — Senior Fellow at Advancing American Freedom, where his research focuses on law, public policy, economics, and finance. Griffith breaks down the state of the U.S. economy, the growing national debt, and what the country's fiscal trajectory could mean for American families. 38:29 - Monologue 47:30 - Frank DeVito — Attorney and author of JD Vance and the Future of the Republican Party. DeVito discusses Vice President JD Vance's return to an Ohio steel mill and the challenge of keeping the working-class voters brought into the Republican coalition by President Trump from moving toward socialist economic policies. 57:44 - Myron Ebell — Senior Advisor to the Fix the EPA Veto Coalition. Ebell explains the Clean Water Act's Section 404(c) permitting issue and why critics argue it leaves major LNG projects vulnerable to having federal approvals reversed. 1:16:59 - Monologue 1:26:05 - Chad Jones — Founder of Guardian Angel Security, a new Michigan company focused on protecting churches and other houses of worship. Jones explains why he started the company, the security technology and system he developed, and his effort to connect with pastors, church boards, mentors, and investors as he works to expand the business. 1:36:09 - Debbie Wuthnow — President of iVoterGuide, Vice President of American Family Association Action, and a member of its board. Wuthnow examines the roughly 50 million-voter difference between turnout in the 2020 presidential election and the 2022 midterms and discusses whether another major turnout drop could shape the upcoming midterm elections. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

Dan talks about the Vice President's trip to Ohio, which looks like Presidential campaigning to him, and Scott Bessent previews what he plans to implement against Iran | aired on Monday, August 24th, 2026 on Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis Produced by Samuel RutherfordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the biggest barrier to scaling your retail media investment isn't technology, but a fundamental disagreement on what success even looks like?Agility requires not just adopting new tools, but also being willing to challenge the measurement frameworks we've grown accustomed to.Today, we're going to talk about the nuanced world of in-store retail media measurement and why the old rules no longer apply. Specifically, we'll cover:- Why the standard approach to measuring in-store media, often borrowed from digital, is creating friction and stalling budget growth.- How to create a unified measurement language that aligns brands, retailers, and agencies around a common definition of success.- Practical steps to move in-store media from experimental budgets to scalable, repeatable investments grounded in actual product movement.To help me discuss this topic and ISM and IAB's recent report, I'd like to welcome Paul Brenner, SVP, Global Retail Media and Partnerships at In-Store Marketplace (ISM) and Collin Colburn, Vice President, Commerce & Retail Media at IAB) and Collin Colburn, Vice President, Commerce & Retail Media at IAB.About Paul BrennerPaul Brenner is Senior Vice President of Retail Media and Partnerships with 25+ years of leadership in media, entertainment, and ad tech. He has led innovation in audio and broadcast, driving advancements in audience measurement, in-car experiences, and data attribution, and later scaling in-store audio advertising through strategic growth and partnerships. Known for identifying high-impact technology and revenue opportunities, Paul now focuses on evolving the in-store retail media landscape.Paul Brenner on LinkedInAbout Collin ColburnCollin Colburn serves as Vice President, Commerce & Retail Media at IAB where he leads the Commerce Center of Excellence. In this role, he drives innovation, education, and standards across the commerce ecosystem to help brands, retailers, and technology partners deliver better media opportunities, customer experiences, and business outcomes. Prior to IAB, Collin led Growth and Go-To-Market Strategy at Horizon Commerce and spent over a decade at Forrester, where he pioneered the firm's performance marketing and retail media practice. He partnered with B2B and B2C CMOs to advance their marketing strategies, while also expanding Forrester's Fortune 500 client portfolio. Collin's insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Digiday, and MediaPost. A popular industry speaker, Collin has keynoted global industry events in addition to being a quarterly guest on Bloomberg TV.Collin Colburn on LinkedIn---------- Resources ----------In-Store Marketplace (ISM)The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.Read the report mentioned in the show.We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save!Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit!Chaser is the only Slack-native project management platform that helps teams turn messages into tracked tasks, automate follow-ups, and maintain team-wide visibility, without adopting another tool. Now integrated with Claude and other GenAI tools. Learn more at trychaser.com and use code AGILEBRAND for a 3-month free trial (normal trial is 14 days).The most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose.Start building your own apps with Replit and get $20 off.Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show.Connect with Greg on LinkedInDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more.Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology.The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emile “The Cat” Francis was a Vice President and General Manager for the Blues during the franchise’s most turbulent period in the late 1970’s and early 80’s. This after a mostly minor-league playing career as a goaltender. Susie Mathieu, a Blues Hall of Famer, worked alongside him as PR and Communications Director during that time and tells some great stories about Mr. Francis. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982.

Rebecca Grant, Vice President of the Lexington Institute, discusses technological advancements on the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford. She details the transition from traditional steam-powered catapults to modern electromagnetic aircraft launch systems (EMALS), which offer superior, adjustable torque to launch both lightweight drones and heavily armed fighter jets. Additionally, Grant highlights the ship's new electromagnetic advanced weapons elevators, which double the capacity of older Nimitz-class systems and move much faster to significantly improve sortie generation rates. However, a White House executive order directing a study to reconsider steam systems threatens to disrupt these advancements. Grant warns that backtracking to older technology on carriers currently in construction, like the CVN-81, could delay delivery by up to seven years, creating dangerous operational gaps as Chinese naval threats rise in the Pacific. (1)

TABLE OF CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-19-2026Rebecca Grant, Vice President of the Lexington Institute, discusses technological advancements on the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford. She details the transition from traditional steam-powered catapults to modern electromagnetic aircraft launch systems (EMALS), which offer superior, adjustable torque to launch both lightweight drones and heavily armed fighter jets. Additionally, Grant highlights the ship's new electromagnetic advanced weapons elevators, which double the capacity of older Nimitz-class systems and move much faster to significantly improve sortie generation rates. However, a White House executive order directing a study to reconsider steam systems threatens to disrupt these advancements. Grant warns that backtracking to older technology on carriers currently in construction, like the CVN-81, could delay delivery by up to seven years, creating dangerous operational gaps as Chinese naval threats rise in the Pacific. (1)Rick Fisher of the International Assessment and Strategy Center analyzes China's advancement in space and its competition with the United States. Fisher discusses China's Gandai constellation, a space debris monitoring satellite system controlled by the People's Liberation Army (PLA), which tracked a SpaceX Falcon 9 booster crashing near the moon's Einstein crater from over 380,000 kilometers away. He warns that this constellation can perform dual-use military targeting for space combat and missile defense. Fisher criticizes China's lack of transparency, noting its refusal to give advance notice for earthbound ICBM tests and its intention to let expendable propulsion stages crash into the lunar surface. Finally, he highlights the rapid progress of China's LandSpace with its liquid-fueled, methane-oxygen-powered reusable Zhuque-3 rocket, predicting that ten Chinese companies will offer cheap reusable launch services within five years and directly undercut Western competitors. (2)Greg Scarlatoiu, President and CEO of the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea, analyzes the multifaceted security threats posed by Pyongyang. Scarlatoiu describes North Korea as a post-communist, dynastic kleptocracy and a crime family masquerading as a nation-state. Under Kim Jong-un, the regime has consolidated its intelligence and police agencies while streamlining its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Scarlatoiu explains that North Korea's war economy exploits its people's human rights and security to fund weapons, which it now exports globally to Russia and Iran. The discussion, co-hosted by Gordon Chang, highlights active military provocations along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), including recent boundary crossings. Finally, Scarlatoiu and Chang evaluate how controversial remarks by the Trump administration praising Kim Jong-un have strained trust in extended deterrence and undermined relationships within the vital US-South Korea alliance. (3)Craig Unger, investigative reporter and author, explores President Donald Trump's unstable foreign policy toward Russia and Ukraine. Unger contends that Trump behaves as a Russian appeaser whose real estate-linked advisers take marching orders from Vladimir Putin. The discussion highlights how Ukrainian-manufactured drones have successfully targeted Russian oil refineries, causing severe fuel shortages and long gas lines across Russia. While these military successes initially impressed Trump, leading him to publicly promise Patriot missiles and production technology to President Zelenskyy, Unger reveals that Trump subsequently withheld this critical support. Unger cautions that as Putin faces an existential crisis and potential military defeat, he may launch a limited incursion into Baltic states like Estonia or Poland. This would trigger NATO's Article 5, which Unger warns Trump would likely refuse to honor, thereby destroying the Western alliance. (4)Caleb Weiss of the Bridgeway Foundation and the Foundation for Defense of Democracies examines the evolution of African jihadist movements. Weiss details the case of Jamal Chima, a Ugandan Guantanamo Bay alumnus who transitioned from Al-Qaeda to recruiting for the Islamic State Central African Province (ISCAP) in Kampala. Weiss explains that East African court systems frequently experience "catch and release" cycles due to strict evidentiary demands for terrorism cases. The segment also addresses the kidnapping of missionary Kevin Rideout by the Islamic State Sahel Province. Weiss describes how these groups raise funds through lucrative ransoms, utilizing regional coordination hubs like the Al-Furqan and Al-Karrar offices to move capital globally to active cells in regions like Afghanistan. Finally, he notes that eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar has leveraged anti-jihadist operations to secure Western backing. (5)Michael Bernstam of the Hoover Institution warns of a severe global crisis in refined petroleum products, especially diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel. Bernstam explains that the "crack spread"—the cost differential between crude oil and refined diesel—has reached an unprecedented historical peak of over $102 per barrel. This crisis stems from a fifty-year systemic failure, during which no major new refineries were built in the United States or Europe. Compounding this, sophisticated Ukrainian drone strikes have successfully knocked out 40% of Russia's refining capacity, forcing the major oil exporter to ban refined product exports and become an importer. Additionally, China has halted refined exports to meet its domestic demand. Bernstam warns that the resulting global diesel shortage directly threatens agricultural planting, harvesting, and regional food security, particularly for developing nations as winter approaches. (6)Peter Huessy of the Gold Institute for International Strategy critiques the Hollywood film House of Dynamite for its inaccurate depiction of US nuclear command and control. Huessy argues that the movie relies on flawed premises, such as the sudden, unexplained failure of Defense Support Program (DSP) tracking satellites and the total failure of US missile defense interceptors, to fabricate a helpless crisis scenario. He highlights that actual US missile defenses achieve 75% to 85% success in tests and up to 98% in combat scenarios like Israel's missile defense systems. Huessy strongly refutes the film's negative portrayal of military leadership as reckless warmongers and its central message that nuclear deterrence is ineffective. He asserts that the nuclear triad has successfully and perfectly preserved global peace for eighty years, keeping the country safe. (7)Simon Constable, writer for the Wall Street Journal, discusses European climate anomalies and their severe impact on global commodities. Speaking from the south of France, Constable reports temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius, contributing to low water levels in the Danube, Rhine, and Po rivers. These climate constraints, alongside maritime blockades of Ukrainian ports, have driven up prices for energy, wheat, and coffee. Turning to UK politics, Constable criticizes Prime Minister Keir Starmer for failing to spur house-building and notes that regional politicians like Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham lack an international profile. Finally, he reviews a longevity quiz from the Wall Street Journal, which highlights that the wealthiest Americans live fourteen years longer than the poorest. He notes that Japan leads the world in centenarians, emphasizing that geographic location and financial wealth are pivotal factors in determining an individual's healthy lifespan. (8)Andrea Stricker of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies examines Middle Eastern nuclear proliferation and the mystery surrounding legacy materials. Stricker details a positive, US-brokered development in which the post-AssadSyrian government agreed to cooperate and turn over legacy yellowcake uranium stored at a covert facility known as Site 99. This material was intended for a North Korean-built plutonium-producing reactor at Al-Kibar, which was destroyed by Israel in 2007. Despite long-standing Syrian secrecy and the site changing hands among various factions, environmental sampling by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed undeclared, man-made uranium particles at multiple locations. Stricker also raises concerns regarding Turkey's nuclear ambitions, highlighting its civilian programs' potential military purposes and Turkey's recent attempt to secure raw uranium contracts with the military regime in Niger. (9)Joel Kotkin, senior research fellow at the Civitas Institute at the University of Texas at Austin, examines California's economic and demographic challenges. Kotkin notes that California is on the verge of losing its population lead as middle-class families vote with their feet and move to states like Texas. He attributes this out-migration to exorbitant housing costs, a severe shortage of upwardly mobile middle-class jobs, and high electricity prices that hamper manufacturing and modern technology sectors like artificial intelligence. Furthermore, Kotkin highlights systemic social issues, including high teen unemployment, rising store break-ins, and a deteriorating public education system. These factors have depleted the state's middle class, leaving the tax base heavily dependent on a wealthy top one percent who can easily relocate to lower-tax states like Florida. Kotkin warns that this loss of middle-class families threatens California's future tax base and demographic vitality. (10)Corrections applied, several pending your confirmation: Bridgeway Foundation (transcribed as "Ridgeway," segment 5 — Weiss's actual affiliation), Al-Furqan and Al-Karrar offices (transcribed as "Al-Furkan and Al-Karr" — the standard renderings of the ISIS regional offices), LandSpace and Zhuque-3 (transcribed as "Land Space Corporation" and "Juk 3" — the Chinese firm and its rocket), Zelenskyy per house style, and "yellow cake" → yellowcake. One flag: "Gandaiconstellation" (segment 2) — I couldn't verify that name; the audio may be rendering a Chinese program name roughly, worth checking with the transcript or Fisher's notes. In segment 8, note the source describes Keir Starmer as PM and Andy Burnham as Manchester Mayor — this contradicts the recent batches where Burnham is PM. I've left it as the source has it since it's Constable's segment, but flag it if the summary tool garbled the timeline.R

President Donald Trump this week issued a stern warning to any nation wanting to offer aid to Iran after announcing the launch of a U.S. sanctions operation he likened to an "economic D-Day." The new sanctions announcement comes amid a maximum pressure campaign, including the naval blockade, to get Iran to capitulate. The President also threatened to bomb Oman if the country acts as a barrier to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a major point of contention on both sides of the conflict. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Dr. Rebecca Grant, national security analyst and Vice President of the Lexington Institute, who says the real strategy is hurt more than just the IRGC, its also aimed at the political and military help Tehran is getting from China and Russia. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Friday's Mark Levin Show, the pseudo-conservative, Woke Reich isolationist, and national-conservative voices are undermining the president, abandoning traditional Reaganite principles, and pushing for greater government intervention.  We have an alarming near-$50 trillion on-budget debt (with true obligations including Social Security, Medicare, and pensions closer to $300–350 trillion against an economy producing only about $20 trillion annually). Such demands for more government play into Democrats' hands, and principles are needed most when confronting economic and security threats. The proper path is growth and wealth creation through freer markets, competition, and smarter regulation rather than new programs; critics should present concrete plans if they have any. Election success ultimately depends on doing what is necessary, such as the president's decisive action to prevent the Iranian regime from obtaining nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles which deserves immediate credit. Later, the Vice President has argued that free-market advocates should stop invoking the market system and instead develop a plan to help younger people avoid socialism. Traditional Reaganite and Friedman-style conservatives who back the President's tax and regulatory policies are questioning these remarks. With nearly a $50 trillion on-budget debt the real problem is too much government, not more of it, and that debate belongs in the primaries.  Finally, Michele Tafoya, Minnesota Senate candidate, calls in and argues that Minnesota has been racing in the wrong direction under single-party Democrat rule, with Peggy Flanagan serving as lieutenant governor under Tim Walz for two terms during which the state became a national embarrassment. Drawing on her experience as an early WNBA play-by-play announcer who watched the league grow through women's pure skill and athleticism, she criticized the idea that biological men should compete in women's sports, noting that exclusion is fundamental to athletics and that giving roster spots to biological males simply excludes actual women in an absurd, Alice-in-Wonderland distortion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices