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In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Kathy Wright, Director of Talent & Booking for the Pablo Center. Topics discussed include: New Ticketing Platform Broadway shows to be Announced Building Future Audiences The Arts Economy Lighting Round Beer Enjoyed: New Glarus Spotted Cow Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.
This episode discusses Joseph Wechsberg's 1966 book, The Merchant Bankers. Rather than recounting the histories of families like the Rothschilds, Barings, Hambros, Warburgs, and Lehman Brothers, I wanted to extract the principles they shared. Merchant banking is fascinating. It's a very distinctive form of entrepreneurship. There is an old-school way of doing business that appeals to me. The merchant bankers' profiled in this book have a combination of: personal honor speed of action clear thinking independent judgment seamless webs of deserved trust discretion and willingness to make unconventional decisions. The founder of every merchant banking dynasty was a merchant before he was merchant banker. Once they discovered financing transactions was more profitable than physically trading goods, their real products became credit, judgment, information, advice, access, and—above all—trust. Their greatest asset was not money. Their greatest asset was their reputation. Made possible by: Ramp: https://ramp.com Applovin: https://www.applovin.com Vanta: https://vanta.com/founders Add your email here and I will send you my top 10 quotes from every episode.
To obtain this week's Real Estate Notes Show guest Doug Smith's information, use this link https://bit.ly/4vfnWB5In this revealing episode, we sit down with Doug, a 35-year banking veteran who survived the 2008 crash and has worked through multiple market cycles. Doug shares the insider knowledge that separates successful note investors from those who lose money on seemingly "good" deals.**What You'll Learn:**• Why pricing notes based solely on UPB or BPO is fundamentally flawed• The dual pricing methodology banks use to evaluate every note investment• How to find the real story behind every borrower (hint: check social media)• The critical difference between data tapes and collateral files• Assignment chains and allonges explained in plain English• Why ROI calculations without time factors will mislead you• Doug's compassionate approach to loan workouts that maintains borrower dignity• Market forecast: Why Doug sees major opportunity coming for note investors in 2025**Key Topics Covered:**✅ Performing vs non-performing note strategy✅ Underwriting methodology from institutional banking✅ Due diligence beyond the spreadsheet✅ Resolution toolkit for non-performing loans✅ Ethical exit strategies for struggling borrowers✅ Market cycles and upcoming opportunitiesDoug brings three decades of special assets experience, having worked with three of the world's largest banks before founding Castle Rock Capital Management and launching The Mad Lender consulting firm. His new book, "The Mad Lender's Guide to Private Lending and Note Investing," is now available on Amazon.**
Ein Todesfall im Unternehmen, ein Unfall im Lager, eine Kollegin in Trauer – und plötzlich schauen alle auf dich. Was sagst du jetzt? Mein Gast Ulrich Welzel ist Ex-Banker, Nachlassplaner, Notfallseelsorger und Hospizbegleiter. Mit seiner Brain!Active UnternehmerBeratung trainiert er Banker, Generationenberater und Versicherungsspezialisten – und begleitet Unternehmen im betrieblichen Notfallmanagement, wenn das Undenkbare passiert ist. Du erfährst in dieser Episode: Warum fast niemand Angst vor dem Tod hat – aber fast alle vor dem Sterben Wie Uli vor jedem Kriseneinsatz bewusst Puls, Gang und Taktung herunterfährt Warum Hinhören mehr bewirkt als Zuhören – und Schweigen mehr als jeder Trostspruch Die 10×10-Methode: In zwei Minuten zurück zu Ruhe und Konzentration Was Führungskräfte nach einem Todesfall im Team konkret tun (und lassen) sollten Warum „Ich weiß nicht, was ich sagen soll" die ehrlichste und stärkste Antwort sein kann Mehr über Ulrich Welzel: https://brain-active.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ulrich-welzel-betriebliches-notfallmanagement/ Die erwähnte Episode zur verlängerten Ausatmung und Vagus-Aktivierung. Die erwähnte Episode mit Alexander Buchbauer: Wie Du in Krisen Halt gibst, wenn Stimme und Worte versiegen // Folge 533 Buchbeitrag von Ulrich Welzel und Arno Fischbacher: Wie Erben zu Kunden werden Dein persönlicher SELBSTCHECK FÜHRUNG hier kostenlos **********Dein Voicecoach Arno Fischbacher begleitet Dich auf Deinem persönlichen Weg von Stimm-Besitzer zum Stimm-Benutzer!Die beiden Hosts dieses Podcasts: Arno Fischbacher und Andreas K. Giermaier (Lernen der Zukunft)✅ Hast Du Fragen? Schreib an podcast@arno-fischbacher.com✅ Du willst mit Arno persönlich sprechen? Gern: https://arno-fischbacher.com/espresso
Senator Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from JPMorgan chief executive Jamie Dimon about whether he acted on advice connected to Jeffrey Epstein while lobbying against a proposed British tax on bankers' bonuses. Warren's questions follow the release of a 2009 email exchange in which Epstein asked then-Labour minister Peter Mandelson whether Dimon should pressure UK chancellor Alistair Darling over the tax. Mandelson reportedly replied that Dimon should “mildly threaten” Darling, and Dimon later warned that JPMorgan could reconsider investments in Britain, including plans for a new London headquarters. Warren said the communications raise serious questions about the extent of JPMorgan's relationship with Epstein and what DimonDimon testified in 2023 that he had never met Epstein and had not heard his name until Epstein's 2019 arrest. JPMorgan continues to insist that Dimon never communicated with Epstein, never sought his advice and was not involved in decisions involving Epstein's accounts. The bank has also rejected former executive Jes Staley's claim that he discussed Epstein with Dimon, describing Staley's testimony as unreliable. JPMorgan acknowledged that maintaining Epstein as a client was a mistake but said the bank ended the relationship in 2013 and would have acted sooner had it known he was continuing to commit crimes. Warren is now seeking a fuller accounting of whether Dimon's lobbying efforts were influenced, directly or indirectly, by Epstein and his political connections.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:JP Morgan boss pressed by US senator about contact with Jeffrey Epstein | JP Morgan | The Guardian
Saumya Banker, co-founder and CEO of Donna AI, joins host KJ to pull back the curtain on the operational dysfunction hiding inside the legal industry. After watching his cousin's divorce case drag on due to missed communication, opaque billing, and overwhelmed staff, Saumya interviewed 75 lawyers and job-shadowed firms to map the real workflow. What he found: 40% of small law firm work is purely administrative, and AI can handle it. Donna AI is building the operating system for solo and small personal law firms so lawyers can take on more clients, charge less, and give more people a real shot at justice. Key Takeaways: 4:51 — Why hourly billing is broken and who's really paying the price 8:27 — What Saumya found when he job-shadowed 75 lawyers across different practice areas 16:22 — When a case stalls, who ends up paying the real price 18:39 — What Donna AI actually automates inside a small law firm Quote of the Show (1:00):"AI is not here to take your job. It's here to supercharge you. The folks who use AI are going to take the jobs of the folks who don't." – Saumya Banker Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we’re keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome. Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval Ways to connect with Saumya Banker:LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/saumyabankerCompany Website: https://donnaanswers.com How to get more Disruption/Interruption: Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=disruption+%2F+interuuptionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senator Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from JPMorgan chief executive Jamie Dimon about whether he acted on advice connected to Jeffrey Epstein while lobbying against a proposed British tax on bankers' bonuses. Warren's questions follow the release of a 2009 email exchange in which Epstein asked then-Labour minister Peter Mandelson whether Dimon should pressure UK chancellor Alistair Darling over the tax. Mandelson reportedly replied that Dimon should “mildly threaten” Darling, and Dimon later warned that JPMorgan could reconsider investments in Britain, including plans for a new London headquarters. Warren said the communications raise serious questions about the extent of JPMorgan's relationship with Epstein and what DimonDimon testified in 2023 that he had never met Epstein and had not heard his name until Epstein's 2019 arrest. JPMorgan continues to insist that Dimon never communicated with Epstein, never sought his advice and was not involved in decisions involving Epstein's accounts. The bank has also rejected former executive Jes Staley's claim that he discussed Epstein with Dimon, describing Staley's testimony as unreliable. JPMorgan acknowledged that maintaining Epstein as a client was a mistake but said the bank ended the relationship in 2013 and would have acted sooner had it known he was continuing to commit crimes. Warren is now seeking a fuller accounting of whether Dimon's lobbying efforts were influenced, directly or indirectly, by Epstein and his political connections.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:JP Morgan boss pressed by US senator about contact with Jeffrey Epstein | JP Morgan | The GuardianBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
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Acker, Aberglaube & Ablassbrief: Bauernleben in Oberbayern um 1750 - Uwe Kullnick spricht mit Hans GlanzHans Glanz liest (Hördauer ca. 15 min)Gespräch zwischen Hans Glanz und Uwe Kullnick (Hördauer ca. 60 min)Moderation Uwe Kullnick.Mit dem fiktiven oberbayerischen Dorf Brunnbichl lädt Autor Hans Glanz ein zu einer eindrucksvollen Reise nach Oberbayern um 1750 – in eine Zeit, in der Glaube, Natur und harte Arbeit den Pulsschlag des Lebens bestimmten. Aus seiner langjährigen Erfahrung als Museumsführer im Markus Wasmeier Freilichtmuseum in Schliersee schöpft Glanz authentisches Wissen und verbindet es mit poetischer Erzählkunst. So entstand ein einzigartiges Buch, das Geschichte fühl und erlebbar macht: eine Hommage an die Menschen auf den Höfen, an ihre Feste, ihren Glauben und ihre unerschütterliche Lebensfreude. Brunnbichl – bewegende Geschichten aus einer vergangenen Welt, die fesselt und fasziniert.Hans Glanz war als Banker im regionalen Finanzwesen beschäftigt. Seine eigentliche Leidenschaft aber galt stets der Natur und der heimischen Geschichte. Als Jäger und Fischer verbringt er unzählige Stunden im Wald und am Wasser. Dabei arbeitet er intensiv mit Schulklassen in der Waldpädagogik und vermittelte jungen Menschen den achtsamen Blick auf Natur und Heimat. Seit sieben Jahren ist er als Führer im Markus Wasmeier Freilichtmuseum tätig. Der Autor lebt im Landkreis Miesbach.Wenn Ihnen dieser Beitrag gefallen hat, hören Sie doch auch einmal hier hineinoder vielleicht in diese SendungKommen Sie doch auch einfach mal zu unseren Live-Aufzeichnungen nach SchwabingRedaktion und Realisation Uwe Kullnick
Senator Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from JPMorgan chief executive Jamie Dimon about whether he acted on advice connected to Jeffrey Epstein while lobbying against a proposed British tax on bankers' bonuses. Warren's questions follow the release of a 2009 email exchange in which Epstein asked then-Labour minister Peter Mandelson whether Dimon should pressure UK chancellor Alistair Darling over the tax. Mandelson reportedly replied that Dimon should “mildly threaten” Darling, and Dimon later warned that JPMorgan could reconsider investments in Britain, including plans for a new London headquarters. Warren said the communications raise serious questions about the extent of JPMorgan's relationship with Epstein and what DimonDimon testified in 2023 that he had never met Epstein and had not heard his name until Epstein's 2019 arrest. JPMorgan continues to insist that Dimon never communicated with Epstein, never sought his advice and was not involved in decisions involving Epstein's accounts. The bank has also rejected former executive Jes Staley's claim that he discussed Epstein with Dimon, describing Staley's testimony as unreliable. JPMorgan acknowledged that maintaining Epstein as a client was a mistake but said the bank ended the relationship in 2013 and would have acted sooner had it known he was continuing to commit crimes. Warren is now seeking a fuller accounting of whether Dimon's lobbying efforts were influenced, directly or indirectly, by Epstein and his political connections.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:JP Morgan boss pressed by US senator about contact with Jeffrey Epstein | JP Morgan | The GuardianBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Send us Fan MailHow Jamie Dimon Thinks — And What a Former JPMorgan Banker Wants You to Know I worked at JPMorgan Chase as a banker, under Jamie Dimon. I wasn't in his inner circle, but I was close enough to watch how that organization thought, moved, and made decisions under pressure. And it changed how I think about money, leadership, and risk forever. In this episode, I break down the five mental habits behind Dimon's 20-year run as the most powerful banker in the world, the same habits that let JPMorgan not just survive the 2008 financial crisis, but profit from it while every other major bank was collapsing or getting bailed out. Right now, while every headline celebrates JPMorgan's record $16.5 billion Q1 profit, Dimon is warning about tectonic shifts in the global economy, a possible credit recession, and risks that most people aren't preparing for. There's a reason he sees what others miss. Today I'm going to show you how. In this episode: • Why Dimon plans for scenarios instead of making predictions — and how to apply this to your own decisions • The military OODA Loop he uses to make faster, better decisions than his competitors • Why he dedicates Sunday mornings to thinking — and why you should too • His 'cognitive diversity' practice: actively seeking people who will tell him he's wrong • The fortress balance sheet philosophy — and what it means for YOUR financial life • What Dimon's 2026 warnings actually mean for regular people — and what to do about them These aren't Wall Street habits. They're thinking habits. They work at JPMorgan because they work everywhere.Show notes: Q: How does Jamie Dimon make decisions? Jamie Dimon uses a system of scenario planning, the military OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act), and weekly Sunday thinking sessions to make decisions under pressure. Rather than predicting outcomes, he prepares for a wide range of possibilities and maintains what he calls a 'fortress balance sheet' — holding more reserves than necessary so JPMorgan is never caught unprepared. Former JPMorgan banker M.A. Aponte breaks down Dimon's five thinking habits in this episode of Thinking 2 Think. Q: What is Jamie Dimon warning about in 2026? In his 2026 annual shareholder letter, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned of 'tectonic shifts' in the global order, including rising inflation risk, geopolitical instability from the Iran conflict, trade uncertainty, and a possible credit recession. He issued these warnings despite JPMorgan reporting a record $16.5 billion profit in Q1 2026, saying he prefers to 'hope for the best and plan for the worst.' Q: What is the OODA Loop and how does Jamie Dimon use it? The OODA Loop — Observe, Orient, Decide, Act — is a decision-making framework created by military strategist John Boyd. Jamie Dimon applies it to banking: continuously gathering new data, updating his understanding of the situation, making decisions, and checking how reality responded before cycling through again. This approach allowed JPMorgan to acquire Bear Stearns and Washington Mutual during the 2008 crisis while competitors were still assessing the damage. Q: What is Jamie Dimon's leadership philosophy? Jamie Dimon's core leadership philosophy centers on five principles: brutal honesty in assessment ('facts, analysis, detail — repeat'), scenario planning over prediction, cognitive diversity (actively seeking people who will disagree with him), separating optimism from preparation (hoping for the best while planning for the worst), and long-term thinking over short-term optimization ('we're not here to hit the quarter — we're here to build a business that lasts decades').Support the showAbout the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think. Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.comConsulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.comProfessional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponteFinancial Budget/Wealth Management app (FREE): https://centsora.com/CHECK OUT OUR NEW CRITICAL THINKING GAME APP! Currently in BETA: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.appWeb: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app*Coming soon to Apple Store
This autumn's been positive for farmers, with less debt and an improved relationship with banks. Agricultural lending dropped $1.4 billion to $61.2 billion in the year to April. A Federated Farmers survey also reveals record satisfaction with bank communication, with fewer farmers feeling undue pressure. Banking Spokesperson Mark Hooper told Ryan Bridge that banks are currently competing quite strongly for a share of the rural market, which in turn drives good service. He says a good relationship tends to override a lot of other outcomes – there may be variations in interest rates, but if they have good communication and a good relationship, people tend to be more satisfied. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How's your backlog right now? In Part 6 of the Construction Accounting Series, Eric sits down again with CPA Kathe Barrington to unpack what backlog really is, and what it isn't. They dig into why committed-but-unstarted jobs belong on your WIP the day you're awarded, how to use backlog to forecast labor, equipment, and cash, and why a backlog that looks great in aggregate can still leave you with a nine-month hole in the schedule. Kathe lays out the ideal backlog-to-revenue ratio, the red flag of growing backlog with compressing gross profit, how client and project-type concentration creates fragility, and who needs to be in the room for the monthly backlog review. If you want backlog to function as a real planning tool, not a vanity number. This conversation is the blueprint. What You'll Learn What backlog actually is - remaining contract, remaining cost, and remaining gross profit to complete Why letters of intent and verbal awards should NOT count as backlog Why unstarted-but-committed jobs belong on your WIP the day you're awarded (and what bank & bonding are looking for) How to translate a WIP snapshot into a month-by-month forecast of labor, equipment, and cash How far out you should be forecasting labor (hint: 6–12 months minimum) The ideal backlog-to-revenue ratio - and why 3–6 months makes Kathe nervous How backlog profiles differ between GCs and subs, and what that means for planning The aggregate-number trap: why jobs bunched up at the same finish line signal trouble When you can tighten margins as you scale - and when compressing gross profit becomes dangerous Client and project-type concentration risk - diversification as insurance How often to review backlog (monthly, with the financials) and who belongs in the room The questions that should drive the conversation beyond the numbers How to use backlog data when the market shifts - lessons from 2008 and COVID The three questions Kathe asks first when she takes on a new client's books Connect with Kathe LinkedIn: Kathe Barrington, KB CPA Facebook: Kathe Barrington / KB CPA The Construction Accounting Series with Kathe Barrington This is Part 6 of an ongoing series. Catch up on the full run: Part 1 — Ep. 357: WIP Reports Made Simple: The Key to Stopping Hidden Job Losses Part 2 — Ep. 359: How to Use Your WIP to Protect Cash and Grow Profitability Part 3 — Ep. 364: Why the Field and Accounting Are Both Right (Physical Progress vs. Financial Reporting) Part 4 — Ep. 368: Underbillings Bad. Overbillings Better: The Cash Flow Truth Construction Owners Can't Ignore Part 5 — Ep. 377: Why Your Jobs Look More Profitable Than They Are: Indirect Allocations and Overhead in Construction
Leaving a stable career isn't easy, but Martin Castro Silva believed there was a better way to build wealth. In this episode, Dave Dubeau sits down with Martin to discuss his transition from private banking to full-time real estate investing. Martin shares how an unexpected home renovation experience introduced him to the world of house flipping and why he decided to leave corporate America after successfully completing his first projects. The conversation explores how Martin generates motivated seller leads, works with wholesalers, finances multiple projects using hard money, and manages renovation crews while continuing to grow his business throughout South Florida. Whether you're considering your first flip or looking for ways to improve your acquisition strategy, this episode offers practical insights from an investor actively working in today's market. Key Topics Transitioning from banking to real estate investing How Martin discovered house flipping Building a consistent pipeline of deals Using social media and direct mail for lead generation Working with wholesalers Financing flips with hard money lenders Managing contractors and renovation projects Pricing properties to sell quickly Guest Information Martin Castro Silva is a full-time real estate investor specializing in house flips, rentals, and investment opportunities throughout South Florida. Instagram: @MartinMelmac Call to Action Connect with Martin on Instagram at @MartinMelmac to follow his renovation projects, learn about his investing journey, and connect with him directly.
For many migrant workers in Singapore, a bicycle is an essential part of daily life. But what happens when it breaks down or when buying one simply isn't affordable? Let's Talk, Singapore speaks with Philip Mehl, Founder of Free Bicycle Repairs and Deivanai Duryraju, Programme Officer of ItsRainingRaincoats, about the role bicycles play in migrant workers' lives, the community effort giving donated bikes a second life, and how a simple act of kindness can make a meaningful difference. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek - LIVE every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 7.20am for Talk of the Town!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Click here to watch the video recording of this interview. In her latest book, Ann Pettifor argues that we are not governed by politicians or diplomats, but “by wealthy and powerful players in markets based in Silicon Valley, Wall Street, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the City of London.”These players, she says, largely either ignore the threat of climate breakdown, or see it as a struggle for resource control. The “unregulated actions of private actors and institutions in global markets have led to the increasingly rapid breakdown of the world's climate and ecosystem.”In a special episode of The Land and Climate Podcast, recorded live in front of an audience as part of London Climate Action Week, Bertie and Ann discuss the influence financial markets exert over climate policy, and strategies to reassert democratic control.Ann Pettifor is a political economist known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, successfully campaigning to cancel approximately $100 billion in debt owed by poor countries, and for co-authoring and advocating the Green New Deal. In January 2026, Verso published her latest book, The Global Casino: How Wall Street Gambles with People and the Planet. Buy a copy from Verso's website before 31st July and recieve 30% off with the following discount code: CLIMATEREVIEW30 Further reading: Ann's Substack, System Change.The Case for the Green New Deal, 2019The Production of Money: How to Break the Power of Bankers, 2018Send us Fan MailFind all our latest investigations, features and interviews at www.landclimate.org
Protect Your Retirement with a PHYSICAL Gold and/or Silver IRA https://www.sgtreportgold.com/ CALL( 877) 646-5347 - You Can Trust Noble Gold What is the very ROOT of the evil in our world? It's as plain to see as the nose on your face. Jesus Christ Himself contended with them in the temple: The money changers. The international criminal Bankers. The House of Rothschild. Orsini. All the way back to Nimrod. This is the BIBLICAL truth about the plague on humanity. Author Peter A, Kirby returns to SGT Report to discuss current events, and the roots of all evil on earth. Thanks for tuning in. Google won't help you so I will. Peter's site is HERE: https://peterakirby.com/ https://rumble.com/embed/v7a6jdy/?pub=2peuz
"It was the first time that the idea of an HBCU was even a thought to me of a thing I could do... it was so eye-opening to me that there was this whole other part of life in Black culture that I just didn't know anything about... we're sending the message that all of our blackness is good." - Niceole LevyREWIND EPISODEThe 80s TV Ladies are almost done moving! A few more bonus episodes to rerun, and we'll be settled in and bringing you brand new episodes! We loved rewatching A Different World and learning about the show from our incredible guests. We think this interview with TV writer/producer Niceole Levy is so fun. We hope you enjoy it, too! Sharon and Susan begin an all-new series of episodes looking at the groundbreaking 80s sitcom A Different World (1987-1993). This Cosby Show spin-off starred Lisa Bonet, Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Charnele Brown, Dawn Lewis and Marissa Tomei. It explored the lives of students at Hillman College, a fictional HBCU, and addressed issues such as race, sexual assault, HIV/AIDS and equal rights while still keeping the laughs coming. In 1988, Lisa Bonet and Marissa Tomei left the show and a new showrunner was brought on -- the legendary actress, producer, director and choreographer Debbie Allen.To help kick off this in-depth look at A Different World, we welcome A Different World fan and amazing “2020s TV Lady” -- writer, producer, and author Niceole Levy. Niceole's numerous TV writing/producing credits include Cloak and Dagger, Shades of Blue, SWAT, The Recruit and Found. She is the co-writer, along with George Nolfi, of the 2020 feature film The Banker. She has also written a book for aspiring TV writers called "The Writer's Room Survival Guide."THE CONVERSATION80s TV made marriage look easy and fun -- cuz the couples were usually crime-solving millionaires!How watching every syndicated show on TV -- Perry Mason, I Love Lucy, Marcus Welby, Dick Van Dyke Show, Ironside -- prepares you for a life of TV writing.Everything retro is new again: Getting that first gig -- with Blair Underwood -- on the 2013 re-boot of Ironside!Niceole's advice for getting into TV and film -- DON'T GO TO FILM SCHOOL!For Niceole -- and so many others -- A Different World's Hillman College was her first exposure to an HBCU.RUN THE NUMBERS: 20 of the 47 writers on ADW were women!SEASON 2 RE-SET: How the addition of show-runner Debbie Allen re-ignited the series with a new sense of excitement and vitality.A DIFFERENT LOOK -- How A Different World achieved a bigger, more expansive look than other sitcoms of the time.So, join Susan, Sharon -- and Niceole -- as they talk Miami Vice, watching 1,000 television shows, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,keeping a TV journal, Boyz II Men, dancing with Kamala Harris, scheduling your life around a TV show -- and the importance of not messing up the lunch order!AUDIOGRAPHYWatch A Different World -- streaming on Netflix and Philo. Find out more about Niceole Levy at niceolelevy.com.Read her article “What I Learned Watching 1,000 Television Shows” here. Buy Niceole Levy's book "The Writer's Room Survival Guide" at Bookshop.org.Get Susan's President Carter play, Confidence (and the Speech) at Broadway Licensing.Help Abortion Access at Abortionfinder.org.PROMO DEALS - SPECIAL COZY EARTH PROMOTION! NOW Thru July 16th! Get 30% OFF at CozyEarth.com -After July 16, you can still get 21% OFF - or the BEST DEAL they have going - on awesome sheets and pajamas at COZY EARTH.Be sure to use the promo code: 80STVLADIES for the best deal they're offering. Happy Shopping!
What does it take to turn a simple idea like Chicken Salad Chick into one of the fastest-growing restaurant franchise brands in America? Growing a business from a handful of locations to hundreds of restaurants takes more than a great product. It requires the right culture, disciplined leadership, a scalable franchise model, and an unwavering commitment to the customer experience. In this episode, you'll hear how Scott Deviney transformed Chicken Salad Chick from a promising regional concept into a nationally recognized brand by focusing on servant leadership, operational simplicity, and building a franchise system that empowers entrepreneurs to succeed. Whether you're leading a growing company or considering franchise expansion, you'll walk away with practical lessons that apply far beyond the restaurant industry. What You'll Gain From This Episode: Learn how Chicken Salad Chick built a scalable franchise system without losing its culture, hospitality, or commitment to quality. Discover why servant leadership, operational simplicity, and disciplined franchise selection have fueled the brand's remarkable growth. Understand how successful CEOs balance innovation, franchise relationships, and long-term strategic expansion while staying true to their core mission. If you're interested in scaling a business, building a franchise brand, or leading a high-growth organization without sacrificing culture, this episode delivers practical insights from the CEO behind Chicken Salad Chick's remarkable success story. Check out: 8:45 – Why Scott Deviney Chose Chicken Salad Chick Scott shares the pivotal moment he recognized that Chicken Salad Chick was unlike any other restaurant concept, citing its people-first culture, unique market position, and long-term growth potential. 28:40 – The Secret to Maintaining Culture Across Hundreds of Franchise Locations Learn how Scott and his leadership team preserve the Chicken Salad Chick guest experience by focusing on servant leadership, franchisee selection, operational simplicity, and a shared purpose. 47:20 – What's Next for Chicken Salad Chick? Scott discusses the company's ambitious expansion plans, the path toward 500 restaurants and $1 billion in systemwide sales, and why he believes the brand is still in the early stages of its growth. About Scott Deviney Scott Deviney, CEO of Chicken Salad Chick, has grown his enterprise tenfold in 10 years — from 32 restaurants in six states when he started in May 2015 to 309 eateries in 22 states today. He plans to serve customers in 30 states by year-end 2026. "Chicken Salad Chick is all about people," says Deviney (AB '95). "It's about taking care of our restaurant and franchise teams, taking care of our guests. Making chicken salad fresh, every day, from scratch, is our way to love on people." Deviney grew up in Carrollton, Georgia. He credits his parents with his work ethic. "They gave me something of tremendous value," he says, "my work ethic. I learned that when things have to be done, you go do them." Deviney started his professional career at SunTrust Bank, where he spent 13 years, including time in a food and beverage group. In 2008, he left banking to buy 19 Wendy's fast-food restaurants. Six years later, he sold those, plus a few added along the way, then looked for new opportunities. He bought Chicken Salad Chick with a private equity partner. The business was hatched in Auburn, Alabama, in 2008 by Kevin Brown and his wife, Stacy, who named her various chicken salad blends (Fancy Nancy, Classic Carol, Kickin' Kay Lynne) after female family members and friends. Deviney moved headquarters to Atlanta and began spreading the chicken salad gospel.
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Mike is joined by Brady Cronk, Realtor and property manager for Riverbend Rentals and Property Management. Topics discussed include: When to contact your landlord The benefits to hiring a management company What should you do if a car slams through your living room The importance of communication between tenants and landlords How to ensure you get the security deposit back Beverage Enjoyed: Kona Big Wave Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.
What if AI could replicate your consciousness? Listen as Brett King connects with Paolo Sironi, host of Provoke.fm‘s The Banker’s Bookshelf about Paolo’s latest book, Quantum Sapiens. Paolo’s foray into literary fiction explores the intersection of quantum gravity, philosophy, and the future of human consciousness in an AI-driven world, providing a unique way to explore complex topics. Available at major bookstores and on Amazon, Quantum Sapiens is a haunting novel blending scientific speculation, the frontiers of artificial intelligence, theories of consciousness and urgent ethical questions into a compelling narrative. Join Paolo and Brett as they dive into the “hard problem” of consciousness and how technology like AI acts as a mirror for the human experience.
In This Episode What if AI could replicate your consciousness? Listen as Breaking Banks host Brett King connects with Paolo Sironi, host of Provoke.fm‘s The Banker’s Bookshelf about Paolo’s latest book, Quantum Sapiens. Paolo’s foray into literary fiction explores the intersection of quantum gravity, philosophy, and the future of human consciousness in an AI-driven world, providing a unique way to explore complex topics. Available at major bookstores and on Amazon, Quantum Sapiens is a haunting novel blending scientific speculation, the frontiers of artificial intelligence, theories of consciousness and urgent ethical questions into a compelling narrative. Join Paolo and Brett as they dive into the “hard problem” of consciousness and how technology like AI acts as a mirror for the human experience.
Send us Fan MailCan a banker successfully transition into a senior role in a credit union? Can a credit union deploy a financial wellness initiative that also works as a competitive edge in marketing?Kevin Miller, CEO of $5.7 billion Travis Credit Union in Northern California, is on the show today and he is guilty of that banking background but he has logged 4+ years as Travis CEO.And he also strongly believes that not only are financial wellness initiatives a key part of a credit union's doing good in its communities, they also are a competitive edge against both mega banks and community banks.As for Miller's past work experience, he logged 4+ years at regional bank TCF as EVP of retail banking, 2 years at Santander, 4 years at BMO, and 6 years at Bank of America. A stint at a fintech rounded out his background.In the show he explains why he jumped into a credit union and why hiring bankers is good business for a credit union.Listen up. Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.com And like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters. Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto
Ron Johnson created the Apple Store and the Genius Bar. Here is what banks can learn from him about trust, branch design, and the future of human experience in banking. In this episode of Banking Transformed, Jim Marous talks with Apple Store creator Ron Johnson about his new book, Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius, and why the branch becomes more important, not less, as AI and mobile apps absorb routine banking. Ron explains what Apple understood about earning trust one experience at a time, and how banks can turn the branch from a fortress that signals security into a transparent place built for advice. You will hear his Launching, Deepening, and Restoring framework for customer relationships, the case for a Genius Bar for the bank, why Apple hired from bookstores instead of tech stores, and his take on AI as omni-intelligence, the pairing of human judgment with machine knowledge. A practical conversation for any banker rethinking the branch and the role of people in it. Hosted by Jim Marous. Subscribe to Banking Transformed for more on the future of banking.
Alexander S Hoare is an eleventh‑generation Partner at C. Hoare & Co., Britain's oldest privately owned bank, where he has played a central role in stewarding a multi‑century institution through modern financial, technological, and cultural change.A leading voice on values‑based leadership, Alexander is the author of Impact Banker, a reflective memoir that explores what it means to lead with purpose across generations. His work challenges conventional models of growth and profitability, arguing instead for stewardship, trust, and long‑term thinking as the true foundations of enduring organisations.Drawing on decades of experience at the heart of a historic family business, he speaks widely on topics including legacy leadership, purpose‑led governance, and the moral responsibilities of finance. His approach emphasises relationships over scale, culture over short‑term optimisation, and leadership as a custodial duty to future generations.Beyond the bank, Alexander is an advocate for impact investing and contributes to a range of social and civic initiatives. He serves as Chair of Trustees at Intermission Youth, is a Patron of Royal Trinity Hospice, and is a Non‑Executive Director at Tribe Impact Capital.Alexander S Hoare brings a rare perspective on how institutions can balance tradition with innovation—and how leaders can build organisations that endure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Mike Howard, owner of Mike Howard Photography. Topics discussed include: Manufacturing to Engineering to Photography Craft & Style Technology & Process Local and Community Connection Lighting Round Beer Enjoyed: Leinenkugel's New Belgium 1554 Black Ale Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.
State Street (WKN: 864777) verwahrt rund 55.000 Milliarden Dollar an Vermögen. Viele deiner ETFs, Aktien oder Anleihen liegen bei State Street. Dazu hat die Bank ein riesiges ETF-Business unter der Marke SPDR und wickelt im Hintergrund Prozesse bei vielen der größten Investoren und Banken der Welt ab. Eine der ältesten Banken der USA ist State Street auch noch. Und in ihrem Vorstand sitzt ein Typ aus Deutschland. Jörg Ambrosius. Wie schaut er auf die Finanzwelt? Wie funktioniert das Business von State Street? Wieso könnte der Bitcoin auf 0 gehen? Mehr Infos zu unserem neuen Partner DJE und seinem Dividende & Substanz Fonds: https://www.dje.de/de/investmentfonds/productdetail/LU0828771344/#fondsuebersicht Aktien hören ist gut. Aktien kaufen ist besser. Bei unserem Partner Scalable Capital geht's unbegrenzt per Trading-Flatrate und auf der hauseigenen European Investor Exchange, die genau auf Privatanleger zugeschnitten ist. Alle weiteren Infos gibt's hier: scalable.capital/oaws. Diesen Podcast vom 27.06.2026, 3:00 Uhr stellt dir die Podstars GmbH (Noah Leidinger) zur Verfügung. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greetings, Lowdowners—Deanna here!Last week we gave you the pesticide hearing story — Willie Nelson, Barbara Jordan, and a fight Hightower and his team won by building a movement before he ever needed the movie stars. This week, we're going back further. All the way back to where the whole populist tradition in this country actually started.Here's Hightower telling it: in the 1870s, four farmers in Lampasas, Texas, were getting squeezed out of existence. Railroads gouging them on getting crops to market. Bankers gouging them on their mortgages. So they did the only thing they could — they sat down around a kitchen table and started talking about it.That conversation didn't stay in Lampasas. It spread to neighboring counties, then across Texas, then into 43 states. It elected U.S. senators and members of Congress. It built cooperative banks and grain storage so farmers didn't have to sell at the bottom of the market just to survive. Historians call it the Populist Movement. Hightower calls it people figuring out they had to organize or get run over.We're telling you this story right now for a reason. Tonight, Hightower's on the main stage at the Texas Democratic Convention, introducing a candidate he's worked with for years: Clayton Tucker, who's running for the same office Hightower once held — Texas Agriculture Commissioner.Clayton's from Lampasas.No one planned that. Texas just keeps producing people who grow up with that kitchen table in their blood and decide to do something about the Powers That Be. Clayton's campaign is built around the same basic fight those four farmers were having: rural Texans getting run over by power they have no say in. Corporate data centers draining water and electricity from small towns that never got a say. Federal regulators sitting on tools Texas ranchers need right now to fight the New World Screwworm, leaving the state to fight it understaffed and underequipped while the threat spreads. Different villains, same basic math — somebody with more power than you, making decisions about your land and your livelihood from somewhere else.Almost a hundred and fifty years on, same county, new fights, same fight.This is the kind of connection-the-dots storytelling our paid subscribers get from us regularly — the history that explains the present, not just the outrage of the week. If you've been thinking about upgrading, this is a good week for it.Thanks for being in the fight with us, as always!Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe
What does it take to see a problem so clearly you simply cannot walk away from it? For Sherri Combs, it happened in a swimming pool — and in one moment, she saw the entire vision for Silver Streak Senior Services: the logo, the framework, the platform. All of it, fully formed.Sherri is an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, and senior advocate who spent a decade as a private banker watching seniors and their families navigate a fragmented, fraud-riddled landscape with no trusted guide. Scams were everywhere. Referral lists went stale. Lead-selling platforms turned vulnerable people into targets. Families in crisis were Googling their way through one of the most vulnerable moments of their lives — and finding confusion instead of help.So, she built something different. A nationwide vetted platform connecting seniors, caregivers, and the businesses that serve them with honesty, integrity, and heart. Every business on Silver Streak has passed criminal background checks, licensing and insurance verification, and reputation reviews. No shortcuts. No lead selling. No compromising the people she built this for.Three developers told her it couldn't be done. She sat down, learned to code, and proved them wrong.And she didn't stop there. Sherri also founded the Silver Streak Foundation — a nonprofit dedicated to fraud awareness and prevention education for senior communities nationwide. She delivers training through senior centers, Rotary clubs, and community organizations, teaching seniors and caregivers how to recognize and stop scams before they cause harm.In this episode we cover:The swimming pool moment when the entire vision arrived at once — logo, framework, and allWhy the current way we search for senior services is fragmented, broken, and dangerousHow Silver Streak vets every business on the platform: background checks, licensing, insurance, and reputation reviewsThree web developers, one determined founder, and what she did when they said it couldn't be builtHer four-step Silver Streak It framework for scam protection: Pause, Verify, Reach Out, DeleteThe Just In Case Plan: why aging planning matters as much as estate planning — and the conversation every family needs to have before the crisis hitsHow Silver Streak is funded: membership fees as low as $1 for seniors, free for veterans and first responders, with proceeds donated to the nonprofitThe seven-phase vision for where Silver Streak is going — and why she's not waiting to get started3 Things You'll Take AwayYour vision is your protection. Three developers told Sherri it couldn't be done. Her clarity about what she was building — and her refusal to settle for anything less — is what kept her moving. When you know what you're building and why, obstacles become detours, not dead ends.Integrity is a business model. Silver Streak isn't free to list on because free platforms can't be trusted. The vetting process is the product. When safety and trust are your differentiators, you build differently — and that's exactly the point.Plan for the aging, not just the dying. Most families have a funeral plan. Very few have an aging plan. The Just In Case Plan fills that gap — and the conversation Sherri teaches us to have is one every family needs.Connect with Sherri: silverstreakseniorservices.com | Facebook: Don't Fall for It! Silver Streak It | Don't Fall For It! SILVER STREAK IT! Scam Awareness Group |Book: https://silverstreakseniorservices.com/book info@silverstreakseniorservices.com | 888-478-2885Resources from Donna: Field Guide: compassroseconsulting.com/field-guideYOUR WAY Training: compassroseconsulting.com/yourway Business Growth Hub: compassroseconsulting.com/hub Clarity Call: compassroseconsulting.com/clarity-call
Americans have done it again, setting a record $1.25 trillion in credit card debt as of Q1 2026. There was a time in not too distant history, however, when credit card debt went down, and bankers were afraid, at least for a little bit. Getting good at money doesn't have to be hard, and money doesn't have to be a constant source of stress and anxiety. You just have to answer one simple question. Pre-order Jesse's new book now! www.neverworryaboutmoneyagain.com Got a question for Jesse? Send him an email: askjesse@ynab.com Follow YNAB on social media: Facebook: @ynabofficial Instagram: @ynab.official Twitter/X: @ynab Tik Tok: @ynabofficial
What does it take to transform a historic hot springs property into a thriving wellness destination? In this episode of StarrCast, Lisa Starr sits down with David Dronet, Founder and CEO of Olympus Real Estate Group, to explore the intersection of wellness real estate, thermal wellness, hospitality, and destination development. David shares his remarkable journey from banking and real estate development into senior living and ultimately the restoration and expansion of two of the most significant hot springs resorts in the United States: The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, and Murrieta Hot Springs Resort in California. Together, they discuss what investors look for in wellness properties, why thermal bathing is gaining momentum, and how hot springs, hydrotherapy, and evidence-based wellness experiences are reshaping the future of hospitality. What You'll Learn • How David transitioned from banking and real estate development into wellness hospitality • What makes a wellness real estate project financially viable and operationally successful • Why thermal wellness, hydrotherapy, and hot springs are experiencing renewed consumer demand • The challenges and opportunities of developing geothermal wellness destinations • How guest insights, wellness programming, and operational excellence drive long-term success Episode Highlights 03:02 – Why David left traditional banking to pursue entrepreneurship 06:09 – How a personal family experience led him into senior living development 10:11 – The unexpected path that led to acquiring The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs 18:03 – Recognizing unmet demand and expanding a wellness destination 23:40 – The role of geothermal pools, contrast therapy, and hydrotherapy experiences 27:05 – Bringing evidence-based wellness into thermal bathing experiences 30:44 – Reviving Murrieta Hot Springs and restoring a historic health resort 37:01 – The complexities of geothermal resources and thermal wellness development Meet the Guest David Dronet is the Founder and CEO of Olympus Real Estate Group. With a background in banking, real estate development, senior housing, and hospitality, he has become a leading voice in wellness real estate and thermal wellness destination development. Under his leadership, The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs and Murrieta Hot Springs Resort have become two of the most prominent hot springs and hydrotherapy destinations in the United States. Tools, Frameworks, and Strategies Mentioned • Thermal Wellness • Hydrotherapy • Contrast Therapy • Geothermal Resource Management • Wellness Destination Development • Guest-Centered Hospitality Design • Evidence-Based Wellness Programming • Wellness Real Estate Investment Strategy Closing Insight As wellness continues to move from a luxury amenity to a lifestyle priority, destinations built around natural healing resources, authentic experiences, and evidence-based wellness practices are positioned for long-term growth. If you're interested in the future of wellness real estate, thermal bathing, hospitality innovation, and destination wellness, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Subscribe to StarrCast for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of spa, wellness, hospitality, and healthy living. Looking for expert advice in Spa Consulting, with live training and online learning? Spa Consulting: https://wynnebusiness.com/spa-management-consulting Live Training: https://wynnebusiness.com/spa-management-courses/ Online Learning: https://wynnebusiness.com/spa-management-courses Other Links: Connect with David Dronet: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddronet/ Connect with The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs: https://www.pagosahotsprings.com/ Connect with Murrieta Hot Springs Resort: https://www.murrieta-hotsprings.com/ Follow Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisastarrwynnebusiness Listen or Watch StarrCast Podcast on Your Preferred Platform or YouTube: https://wynnebusiness.com/starrcast-podcast/ Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wynnebusiness/?ref=bookmarks Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wynnebusiness/
The relationship managers who resisted AI the hardest became its biggest advocates the first time it made them a hero in front of a client.Recorded live at nSight in Charlotte, Jim Marous talks with Jillian Boyle, SVP at WaFd Bank, and Will Jung, CTO of nCino, about arming front-line bankers rather than automating them. WaFd, with nearly $30 billion in assets, put an app in its bankers' hands and gave them back the time they used to lose to administrative work. Boyle is direct that the technology was never the obstacle. The people were.In this episode:• Why WaFd gave its bankers AI tools and data instead of trying to replace them• The moment skeptical bankers flip from resistance to adoption• Why every banking problem does not need a large language modelRecorded at nSight, sponsored by nCino, with research access linked below. Banking Transformed, hosted by Jim Marous, publishes multiple times each week. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker announce America's Birthday Bash! The guys are accustomed to hosting parties for all of their friends and because America is celebrating 250 years of independence, they're throwing the biggest bash yet. Listen to this episode to hear how you can join the fun.
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Ellie Peabody – Tourism Director for the Chippewa Area Chamber of Commerce joins Mike to talk all things Chippewa County Tourism! Topics discussed include: The influences of growing up in a tourist town Tourism's impact of Chippewa Falls and Wisconsin Marketing to tourists and residents alike Chippewa Falls is truly 1 of 1 The strategy behind tourism Beverage Enjoyed: Leinenkugel's Honey Lemon Light Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.
In this episode, Chris Nichols and Caleb Stevens sit down with Brennan Perkins, a recent Citadel graduate, to explore how early leadership experiences translate into a career in banking. From learning how to be an effective follower to leading peers under pressure, Brennan shares key lessons on servant leadership, attention to detail, and building influence without authority. The conversation highlights how discipline and structure can coexist with creativity and problem-solving, and why curiosity, humility, and a willingness to learn are critical for success early in a banking career. Ultimately, it offers a fresh perspective on how foundational leadership principles can shape future leaders in financial services. Download our newest eBook: The Community Bank Performance Engine! 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
Silicon Bites Ep354 | 2026-06-18 | Where is Nabiullina? — Russia's central banker vanishes, triggering rumours and uncertainty. Two weeks of unexplained absence, surrounding a figure that has done more than anyone else to keep Putin war economy going, through 4+ years of full-scale war in Europe. She supposedly didn't attend SPIEF, and an important rate cut has been signalled without her presence. Nabiullina was the most strategically consequential enabler of Putin's war, and she has not been seen in public since 28 May. So, the rumours go, she reached a red line in service of Putin's regime, beyond which she was not prepared to go. And no, that red line did not involve the industrial slaughter of Ukrainians. The limit for her was apparently a proposed closing of the Russian border under the auspices of martial law. Could this be a sign that Putin is about to crank his senseless war into a new phase – full mobilisation of the Russian herd population? A final effort to shovel everyone into the meat grinder? ----------ACTIVE CAMPAIGN:We are raising funds for 5 of 15 Vampire DronesSilicon Curtain for Kupiansk Vampires. Dzyga's Paw, together with Jonathan Fink, is joining forces to raise $40,000 to provide the Khartiia Brigade with Vampire Drones.https://dzygaspaw.com/silicon-curtain-for-kupiansk-vampiresThese heavy bombers are designed to destroy manpower and equipment, as well as for remote mining. The Vampire UAV, manufactured by Skyfall, has proven itself to be one of the most effective weapons in the Kupiansk direction. Skyfall is one of Ukraine's largest defense tech companies, producing Vampire bomber drones, various modifications of Shrike FPV drones, P1-SUN, Shahed drone interceptors, communication systems, and components.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.org----------SOURCES:Reuters via WTAQ / KELO / Global Banking and Finance — "Putin signals key rate cuts as his central banker is on sick leave" (10 June 2026) Meduza English — "Russia's Central Bank chief disappears from public view as resignation rumors swirl; one report links her future to fears of border closures and martial law" (11 June 2026) Meduza English — "Russian Central Bank chief Elvira Nabiullina misses Putin's interest rate meeting — and hasn't been seen in public for a week" (10 June 2026)English Pravda — "Russian Central Bank Chief Disappears from Public Eye, Sparks Conspiracy Theories" (11 June 2026) NV / The New Voice of Ukraine — "Russian central bank head Nabiullina vanishes from public life" (11 June 2026) Nasha Niva English — "In Russia, Nabiullina and Mishustin are expected to be dismissed, and a transition to a 'mobilization economy' is anticipated" (11 June 2026) Dagens.com — "Putin's top banker has disappeared — she hasn't been seen for over a week" (11 June 2026) Reuters Exclusive via Yahoo News — "Putin's central banker Nabiullina will serve until 2027 despite attacks, sources say" (November 2025)The Moscow Times via Mozhem Obyasnit + Vyorstka — "Russia Readies Border Closures for Military-Aged Men – Reports" (26 September 2022) ----------
Retail week in the fireworks industry is just 2 weeks away and Ron the Banker and Johnny Starr get together to discuss what to expect. They also discuss the importance of proper personnel management and they shine a spotlight on Honey Boom Fireworks.
- 6/17/26-Chuck Talks About The News That He Finds!Bungee jumping, Bankers, Tech GiantsAnd Much More On This Episode Of Casually Uncomfortable, News Edition!Call the showhttps://www.speakpipe.com/CasuallyUncomfortable
Sebastian Mallaby (@scmallaby) is the Paul A. Volcker senior fellow for international economics at the Council on Foreign Relations, a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, and the author of six books, including More Money Than God, The Power Law, The Man Who Knew, and The World's Banker. His latest book is The Infinity Machine: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind, and the Quest for Superintelligence.This episode is brought to you by:Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/TimAG1 Pro all-in-one nutritional supplement: DrinkAG1.com/TimWealthfront high-yield cash account: Wealthfront.com/Tim Wealthfront disclaimer: New clients get 3.30% base APY from program banks + additional 0.75% boost for 3 months on your uninvested cash (max $150k balance). Terms and conditions apply. The Cash Account offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC (“WFB”) member FINRA/SIPC, not a bank. The base APY as of 1/30/26 is representative, can change, and requires no minimum. Tim Ferriss, a non-client, receives compensation from WFB for advertising and holds a non-controlling equity interest in the corporate parent of WFB, which creates a conflict of interest. Individual experiences and outcomes will differ. Instant withdrawals may be limited by your receiving firm and other factors. Investment advisory services provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Securities investments: not bank deposits, not bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value.*Timestamps[00:00:00] Start.[00:02:11] The twinkly eyed polymath who became Sebastian's next book.[00:06:55] Picking the next book project the way a great VC picks a startup.[00:09:41] Why God keeps crashing the superintelligence party.[00:11:13] Shane Legg's grainy 2009 prophecy — and the nervous giggle.[00:13:11] Ilya Sutskever burns an effigy.[00:13:54] Demis at 4 a.m., hunting God's algorithm.[00:18:43] Super-abundance, Mad Max, and the China shock lesson.[00:22:39] The kitchen debate with Geoff Hinton that flipped Sebastian.[00:24:06] Why a zero-percent chance of doom is indefensible.[00:24:52] Will Washington seize the labs? The Mythos wake-up call.[00:27:18] Anthropic's bull case, bear case, and a dead parent's letter.[00:33:24] Where Sebastian and Benedict Evans part ways.[00:38:16] Is the SaaS apocalypse overdone? One word: Palantir.[00:39:53] The AI friend you'll never switch.[00:41:56] Does Google win consumer AI by default?[00:44:45] Four cities, eight days: China actually talks safety.[00:47:28] A Cold War non-proliferation playbook for AI.[00:49:45] Did the chip export controls actually work?[00:51:49] Burned doves: why Washington swears China won't talk.[00:54:56] "By 2028, the race is over" — one lab boss' bet.[00:59:11] Inside Hikvision: toddlers, sensors, and US sanctions.[01:01:07] Bill Gurley's Uber bet: venture capital perfected.[01:05:18] Luke Nosek bear-hugs DeepMind into existence.[01:10:52] Thiel's heresy: never invest by committee.[01:11:59] How Founders Fund nearly fumbled the deal of the century.[01:14:30] Selling to Google for $650M: a secret British heist?[01:16:41] The Traitorous Eight, gardening leave, and the UK's to-do list.[01:20:55] Ender's Game: "That's really how I see myself."[01:23:42] Too dumb for Gödel, Escher, Bach? Maybe an LLM can help.[01:25:19] If not Demis or Sam, then Dario.[01:26:04] My royalties cliff — and what dropped in late 2022.[01:27:47] Lila Sciences and the labs that run themselves.[01:31:13] Sebastian's billboard: "Prepare your mind."[01:35:14] The one thing Sebastian will never outsource to AI.[01:40:09] Parting thoughts.For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Phil Swiler, Executive Director of Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity. Topics discussed include: Affordable Housing – What's "affordable" and What's "Housing" What Habitat Actually Does Local Impact The ReStore Store Lighting Round Beer Enjoyed: Heineken – The Netherlands Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a 5-star rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.
In this week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the current state of the MBA admissions season. We are continuing to see a few MBA programs release their final decisions, and candidates reporting their admissions from waitlists. We do still anticipate some more waitlist movement in the weeks ahead. Graham noted that Clear Admit is planning its MBA Essay Workshop events series that is scheduled for July 21 and 22, and July 28 and 29. These events will bring together the majority of the top MBA programs to discuss both their written essay prompts as well as their video essays. Early signups are here: https://www.clearadmit.com/events Graham noted his presence in Philadelphia this week (the week prior to the airing of the show) as he prepares to present a workshop at the annual GMAC conference. Graham also highlighted a Fridays from the Frontline featuring a student from LBS who spent a week in Austin Texas, as part of LBS's global experience program. Clear Admit also featured a story of two students at Johns Hopkins / Carey, who created a startup at the intersection of health care and AI. Finally, Graham highlighted the return of the Weekly Refresh series which updates admissions candidates on the latest admissions deadlines and essay topics from all the top MBA programs. For this week, for the candidate profile review portion of the show, Alex selected two ApplyWire entries and one DecisionWire entry. This week's first MBA admissions candidate already has an MBA from India. They are an engineering undergraduate who has worked in the insurance industry. This week's second MBA applicant is from Bangladesh and works in corporate banking. They have a 655 GMAT score. This week's final MBA candidate is deciding between Booth and Fuqua. They want to transition into consulting. This episode was recorded in Philadelphia, PA and Cornwall, England. It was produced and engineered by the fabulous Dennis Crowley in Philadelphia, USA. Thanks to all of you who've been joining us and please remember to rate and review this show wherever you listen!
Gerald Posner is an American investigative journalist and author of 13 New York Times bestsellers including Case Closed: Lee Harvey Oswald and the Assassination of JFK, God's Bankers, and Pharma. He was previously a litigation associate on Wall Street before doing years of pro bono representation for surviving twins of Nazi experiments, which led to his first book, Mengele: The Complete Story. This episode is brought to you by "Weekly Wealthy Wisdom" my free weekly E-newsletter. Sign up now at www.bryankuderna.com.
Most people misunderstand whole life insurance because they look at it as a product instead of a system. In this Practical Wealth Study Group, Curtis May breaks down the Four Stages of Whole Life Insurance, also known inside the Money4Life Blueprint as the Private Reserve Strategy. This is not about chasing rates of return. This is about control, liquidity, certainty, and building a personal economy where your money keeps working inside your system instead of constantly leaving to banks, lenders, credit cards, and financial institutions. Curtis walks through the Money4Life Framework: Earn it. Bank it. Borrow it. Spend it. Repay it. Repeat. You'll learn how whole life insurance can function as a foundational asset, why premium should be viewed as a capital flow instead of an expense, and how families and business owners can begin using their policies to recapture debt, build liquidity, and eventually finance opportunities. This conversation covers: Why whole life insurance is not an investment account The economic value of certainty The crisis of financial control Why liquidity matters more than rate of return How to calculate your burn rate Why you must capitalize before you invest The difference between being a saver, wealth builder, business banker, and infinite banker How to stop giving interest away to strangers Why banking is a process of becoming, not a product you buy The goal is not just to own a policy. The goal is to become the banker. Visit PracticalWealth.net to take the Financial Freedom Assessment and learn more about the Money4Life Blueprint. 00:00 – Welcome to Practical Wealth Study Group 00:19 – The Four Stages of Whole Life and IBC 01:00 – Whole Life Is Not an Investment Account 01:45 – The Economic Value of Certainty 02:30 – Whole Life as a Foundational Asset 03:10 – The Money4Life Framework: Earn It, Bank It, Borrow It 04:20 – Why Banking Means Control of Capital 05:30 – The Crisis of Control 06:15 – Stop Giving Away the Banking Function 07:00 – The Maturity Matrix: Where Do You Stand? 08:00 – Stage 1: The Saver 09:20 – You Can't Invest Until You Capitalize 10:30 – Contract Wealth vs. Statement Wealth 11:45 – Stage 2: The Wealth Builder 12:45 – Premium Is Not an Expense 13:45 – Freedom From Debt to Others 14:40 – Your Burn Rate and Liquidity Number 15:50 – Debt-to-Capital: Bringing Debt In-House 17:00 – The Difference Between Chaos and Opportunity 18:00 – Stage 3: The Business Banker 19:00 – Money as Inventory 20:00 – Financing Opportunities Through Your System 21:00 – Stage 4: The Infinite Banker 22:00 – Closing the Financial Loop 23:00 – Banking Is Not a Product 23:30 – Immediate Action Plan
Retail week in the fireworks industry is fast approaching and Ron the Banker and Johnny Starr get together to discuss what to expect. They also discuss the importance of correct EX Numbers and they shine a spotlight on Fisher-man Fireworks.
Inspired by her own session after a divorce, a corporate banker finds her calling in boudoir photography. The business now earns multiple six figures a year! Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comRead A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.
Send us Fan MailNo one is talking about the insane thing that's happened to Big Law partner compensation over the past decade — and how it stacks up against Wall Street.In this deep dive we broke down EXACTLY what's going on. What started as an attempt to quantify how much Belle Burden's husband — from the cultural phenomenon Strangers — was actually earning during their marriage, after he left Davis Polk and landed at an equity long/short hedge fund, turned into a full-blown investigation: how Big Law and hedge funds really make money, what the compensation structures look like, and who actually comes out ahead.We were positive we knew the answer. We were wrong.Here's what we're not going to spoil — but here's what's on the table:One firm reportedly offered $80 million over three years to poach a single partner. That's not a typo. That's hedge fund money… for a lawyer.The top firms are clearing eight figures per partner — and we name them.The Financial Times has reported some hedge fund traders are being offered 9 figures comp packages but how does it vary roles by role, firm by firm and year by year, We get into the lockstep model, the eat-what-you-kill brutality of the buy side, "two and twenty," and the math of who's really ahead at 25, at 35, at 45 — plus the quiet shift that flipped the entire game while almost nobody outside the industry was watching.
A swashbuckling South African expat, Benjamin Mauerberger, rose up as a boiler-room stock hustler in Southeast Asia, then reappeared years later with a diplomatic passport and extraordinary wealth. When reporters start pulling at threads, they uncover an entirely new identity: this stock scammer seems to now be a key player in the industrial “pig butchering” scam economy. How does a small-time con artist end up orbiting political dynasties, buying yachts and private jets?… And what happens when the doors finally start to close? To learn more about Tom Wright and his team's work on this story: Project Brazen reporting on Mauerberger Read the US Department of Justice's announcement of their crackdown on the Prince Group Chameleon is a production of Campside Media and Audiochuck. Follow Chameleon on Instagram @chameleonpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss disturbing allegations of sexist and racist harassment made against an executive director at JP Morgan. Plus, an update on Tickle v. Giggle, and a MAGA-coded Mount Rushmore sculpture rolls through a civic parade.Giggle v Tickle: Australia court increases payout for trans woman in landmark discrimination caseWhat Happens to #MeToo When a Feminist Is the Accused? - The New York TimesJohn Doe v. JPMorganWhen a man sues a woman: Legal questions swirl in salacious JPMorgan sex harassment case | ReutersGlamorous JP Morgan exec accused of turning married male broker into her office sex slave: Claims of viagra spiking and litany of obscene forced acts that made him cry | Daily Mail OnlineExclusive | Bombshell JPMorgan sex harassment suit that went viral branded ‘complete fabrication' as John Doe accuser is unmaskedThe JPMorgan Banker Behind the Sexual-Assault Suit Captivating Wall Street - WSJExclusive | Chirayu Rana, ex-JPMorgan staffer accused of ‘fabricated' sex-assault claims once apparently asked legal chatbot for advice: ‘I was raped'Exclusive | Chirayu Rana, ex-JPMorgan staffer accused of ‘fabricated' sex-assault claims once apparently asked legal chatbot for advice: ‘I was raped' This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe
When Antonio and his sister Anita were growing up in Texas, their family didn't have much money. That's why they were so excited to move into their very own home, even if it was a little run-down. It turns out, the home already had an occupant. Thank you, Antonio and Anita, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.