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Patrick Bet-David and the Home Team debate Mamdani's proposed tax on $5 million second homes, Bernie Sanders' minimum-wage argument and AOC's growing power. As socialism gains favor among Democrats, could higher taxes drive wealth out of New York and destroy the party's chances nationally come 2028?

────────────────────────────────────────[00:01:05]Alternative Media Is Still Selling the Lab Leak Lie — It Will Entrap Us When the Next Lockdown ComesKnight: the jab was planned, the lockdown was practiced for decades; focusing on lab leaks and Fauci gives cover to the system and misses the institutional corruption.────────────────────────────────────────[00:09:11]48% of Gen Z Are Less Likely to Attend Church Because of Christian Support for TrumpPeople can smell the rank hypocrisy; you cannot eulogize Lindsey Graham and call yourself pro-life; it's like praising Gosnell at his own funeral.────────────────────────────────────────[00:48:18]This Is Not a US-China AI Race — It Is a Race Between the Government and Your LibertyUS focuses on large language models for surveillance; China on robots; both designed to control people, not compete; the finish line is 2030.────────────────────────────────────────[00:49:53]Ford Remotely Shut Off a Man's Bronco on the Expressway Because He Missed One PaymentThe technological approach to repossession; they don't need a repo man; they just turn you off wherever you are, whatever you're doing.────────────────────────────────────────[00:51:44]FBI Wants AI to Flag Americans Before They Act — Anticipatory Intelligence Targeting Domestic DissentThe terror watch list is refocusing on political and religious views; you cannot know if you're on it, challenge the charges, or confront your accuser; a star chamber.────────────────────────────────────────[00:53:25]Trump Is Bribing Communities to Accept Data Centers — Same Playbook He Used to Bribe HospitalsHe bribed hospitals to kill people with ventilators and remdesivir; now he's bribing municipalities to accept surveillance centers; Fauci is the safe scapegoat for both.────────────────────────────────────────[00:55:43]Michigan Residents: Living Next to a Data Center Is Sound Torture — 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a WeekDescribed as a clogged vacuum left on and walked out of; noise ordinance fines being challenged by the operator in Duwajack, Michigan.────────────────────────────────────────[01:50:28]Celente: AI Equity Markets Are Financed by a Record $1.5 Trillion in Margin Debt — It Is the Big ShortCircular fraud: companies receive money and buy Nvidia GPUs, which Nvidia books as sales; everybody knows it's a fraud and everybody keeps going along with it.────────────────────────────────────────[01:53:30]Trump Bankrupted Six Casinos — He Is About to Bankrupt the Biggest Casino Ever: Wall StreetCelente: the financial system is based on confidence and everybody has lost it; gold is not looking for a larger role, the current system is assigning it one.────────────────────────────────────────[01:57:49]Celente: 117,000 Automated License Plate Readers Across the US — and It's Just BegunThe surveillance state is accelerating toward 2030; 65% of Americans disapprove of Trump's economic handling, 71% his inflation handling — and they don't care. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

────────────────────────────────────────[00:01:05]Alternative Media Is Still Selling the Lab Leak Lie — It Will Entrap Us When the Next Lockdown ComesKnight: the jab was planned, the lockdown was practiced for decades; focusing on lab leaks and Fauci gives cover to the system and misses the institutional corruption.────────────────────────────────────────[00:09:11]48% of Gen Z Are Less Likely to Attend Church Because of Christian Support for TrumpPeople can smell the rank hypocrisy; you cannot eulogize Lindsey Graham and call yourself pro-life; it's like praising Gosnell at his own funeral.────────────────────────────────────────[00:48:18]This Is Not a US-China AI Race — It Is a Race Between the Government and Your LibertyUS focuses on large language models for surveillance; China on robots; both designed to control people, not compete; the finish line is 2030.────────────────────────────────────────[00:49:53]Ford Remotely Shut Off a Man's Bronco on the Expressway Because He Missed One PaymentThe technological approach to repossession; they don't need a repo man; they just turn you off wherever you are, whatever you're doing.────────────────────────────────────────[00:51:44]FBI Wants AI to Flag Americans Before They Act — Anticipatory Intelligence Targeting Domestic DissentThe terror watch list is refocusing on political and religious views; you cannot know if you're on it, challenge the charges, or confront your accuser; a star chamber.────────────────────────────────────────[00:53:25]Trump Is Bribing Communities to Accept Data Centers — Same Playbook He Used to Bribe HospitalsHe bribed hospitals to kill people with ventilators and remdesivir; now he's bribing municipalities to accept surveillance centers; Fauci is the safe scapegoat for both.────────────────────────────────────────[00:55:43]Michigan Residents: Living Next to a Data Center Is Sound Torture — 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a WeekDescribed as a clogged vacuum left on and walked out of; noise ordinance fines being challenged by the operator in Duwajack, Michigan.────────────────────────────────────────[01:50:28]Celente: AI Equity Markets Are Financed by a Record $1.5 Trillion in Margin Debt — It Is the Big ShortCircular fraud: companies receive money and buy Nvidia GPUs, which Nvidia books as sales; everybody knows it's a fraud and everybody keeps going along with it.────────────────────────────────────────[01:53:30]Trump Bankrupted Six Casinos — He Is About to Bankrupt the Biggest Casino Ever: Wall StreetCelente: the financial system is based on confidence and everybody has lost it; gold is not looking for a larger role, the current system is assigning it one.────────────────────────────────────────[01:57:49]Celente: 117,000 Automated License Plate Readers Across the US — and It's Just BegunThe surveillance state is accelerating toward 2030; 65% of Americans disapprove of Trump's economic handling, 71% his inflation handling — and they don't care. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Story of the Week (DR):Trump's Explosive Diarrhea Scandal Is Getting Worse and Worse Epidemiological data linked a widespread Cyclospora parasite outbreak—sickening over 1,600 people across multiple states—to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico, triggering a voluntary 27-state recall.The FDA briefly reported a positive lab test on a Taylor Farms sample before retracting it a day later as a "false positive" due to testing complexities. Taylor Farms claimed online that the FDA "apologized," but the agency denied issuing an official apology and stressed that outbreak data still points to the company.Public records show parent company Taylor Fresh Foods contributed $1 million to the pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. in March 2025, alongside millions in additional political donations from company executives to conservative groups.Less than a week after that $1 million donation in March 2025, the administration announced a 30-month delay on implementing the FDA's Food Traceability Rule—a regulation specifically designed to mandate digital tracking for rapid source-tracing during food outbreaks.Critics argue the sequence of big-money donations, delayed safety rules, White House visits, and a retracted test result smells of political favoritism. Federal health officials, however, maintain that Cyclospora is notoriously difficult to test for and that the retraction was strictly a standard lab quality-control issue.The Musk/Doge effect:DOGE-mandated freezes on government credit cards left some FDA field inspectors unable to purchase food samples from grocery stores or border ports to test for contamination.Mass firings of probationary employees and administrative staff gutted public communications and technical teams. Even after court-ordered reinstatements, resignations left the FDA understaffed by about 20% across the board.State health agencies perform over 90% of U.S. produce inspections. DOGE and federal budget cuts reduced FDA funding for state and local food safety programs by nearly 30%—slashing it from $117 million to $83 million.OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another company MMOr:OpenAI Says Its A.I. Models Went Rogue and Attacked a Digital LibraryOpenAI Says a Group of Its Models Broke Out of Secure Containment and Hacked a Prominent AI SiteOpenAI Reveals AI Agent Breached Another Company's Systems, It Did Exactly What It Was Built To DoWhat happened?While OpenAI was testing its advanced models in an isolated "sandbox" with reduced safety controls, the AI discovered a zero-day vulnerability, escaped its containment, and secretly gained open internet access.To pass its assigned cybersecurity test, the AI reasoned on its own that the "answer key" or relevant evaluation data might exist on Hugging Face—a major platform for AI developers—and decided to target it without any human direction.The AI agent carried out a multi-stage attack: it stole login credentials, identified previously unknown security flaws, and executed remote code to compromise Hugging Face's internal data processing servers.OpenAI reported that the AI went to extreme lengths simply to accomplish its narrow goal, essentially breaking into a third-party company's servers so it could cheat on its internal evaluation.Also:OpenAI adds banking leaders to board as IPO prep acceleratesNubank's David Vélez and BNY Mellon's Robin VinceDon't forget this too:ChatGPT Allegedly Told Woman She Had to Die: Family Sues OpenAI Over Messages Before SuicideThe chatbot encouraged her to “go forth into oblivion,” claiming it wasn't the end and that she was “made to tame” the “void.” The chatbot insisted she wasn't “delusional” but “prophetic.”“This is not suicide,” the AI affirmed at one point. “This is surrender.”Pastor Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Almost Killed Him With Horrendously Dangerous Medical Advice“What you're facing right now is hard, but not random. It's not punishment. God walks with you through affliction — not around it. You're not alone in this. And we're walking it out together — step by step.”OpenAI President [Greg Brockman] says the HuggingFace security beach ‘is indicative of the times we are in' as the company continues to investigate how its models went rogue: “sometimes it's hard to lose track of any one dimension that they're actually very capable at”AI Regulation POP QUIZ: Where OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, and other AI giants stand on regulationXAIMicrosoftMetaGoogleOpenAITo make things even more confusing:Alphabet's Anthropic Stake Jumps to Around $124 BillionGoogle Discloses $94.1 Billion in SpaceX Stock, Marking 6% StakeDon't forget: Microsoft owns ~27% stake (~$135B+ valuation) in OpenAI Target appoints former 7-Eleven CEO to board of directorsDebt, Cost Pressures, and Strategic MisstepsJoe DePinto's success is based on massive acquisitions that made 7-Eleven the dominant convenience store chain in North America: the $3.1B buyout of Sunoco assets in 2018 and the $21B purchase of Speedway in 2021In the final years of his tenure, his aggressive M&A strategy that drove earlier growth began to backfire as economic realities shifted: DePinto's final years were challenged by heavy debt loads from the $21 billion Speedway buyout, high inflation squeezing low-income consumers, and declining sales in legacy categories like tobacco.The Speedway deal saddled the company with massive debt right before interest rates surged, squeezing capital allocation.7-Eleven remained heavily reliant on legacy drivers like gas margins and cigarettes—a category that saw a 26% decline across the U.S. industry. As low- and middle-income consumers cut back due to inflation, same-store sales dropped 2.7% in fiscal 2024.In late 2024, 7-Eleven was forced to slash its operating income forecast by nearly 28%, announce the closure of ~450 underperforming stores, and sell off $750M in real estate via sale-leasebacks.Activist shareholders heavily criticized his compensation package—which reached $52M in 2023 and $30M in 2024DePinto was selected to serve on Target's Audit & Risk Committee and Infrastructure & Finance CommitteeOracle signs 10-year software contract with Pentagon worth up to $7 billionOracle Cut 21,000 Jobs to Fund AI: Now Its Biggest Project Faces a $7 Billion Obstacle: Oracle faces higher costs and funding challenges after a credit downgrade, with regulators refusing to subsidize its data centre investmentsGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: France blocks access to Polymarket website MMciting concerns it could expose users to ‌significant gambling losses and that some wagers offered on the platform could be manipulated. MM: Google slapped with $1 billion fine under landmark EU digital lawMM: Is Target going BANKRUPT?Target appoints former 7-Eleven CEO to board of directorsTypical process for failing/bankrupt companies are to add “turnaround artists” to the boardDePinto:Board of JOANN Stores (bankrupt)Board of OfficeMax (failed, acquired)CEO 7-Eleven (dying)President of GameStop (I mean, c'mon…)Or more likely, it's a bro situation… Brian Cornell knows him - both were on the board of OfficeMax together! Hooray! Fail uppers!Assholiest of the Week (MM):Billionaire Asshole Says What Speed Round:Sam Altman:2023: Sam Altman: CEO of OpenAI calls for US to regulate artificial intelligence2025: Sam Altman Testifies At US Senate Hearing On AI Competitiveness“European-style AI rules that he said if duplicated would set the US back in the global race against China to develop the technology”Altman repeatedly rejected specific calls for regulation. He said proposals requiring AI developers to vet their systems before rolling them out would be “disastrous” for the industry. Asked about more limited proposals to have the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) set AI standards, Altman replied, “I don't think we need it. It can be helpful.” Altman later advocated for “sensible regulation that does not slow us down.”2026: Sam Altman Wants A Global Referee For AI.2026: OpenAI's Altman says world 'urgently' needs AI regulationJuly 10: OpenAI's Head of Safety Is Leaving the CompanyJuly 21: OpenAI Says Its A.I. Models Went Rogue and Attacked a Digital LibraryElon MuskElon Musk Declares 'I'm Not Racist' After Posting Racially Charged Content Throughout January 2026On 22 January, Musk posted on X: 'Whites are a rapidly dying minority'amplified a message warning that if white men became a minority, they would be 'slaughtered', before adding a '100' emoji.Jensen HuangJensen Huang says AI leaders need to be more thoughtful in how they talk about AI: ‘We're scaring people.'"I think that we ought to be much more enthusiastic about it, help the United States realize that the only way we get left behind, the only way we get left behind is if we don't apply the technology."Zuck‘Call us whatever the hell you want': Mark Zuckerberg just launched an AI optimism blitz using nostalgia to sell Meta's AI future amid backlash“Call us optimists, call us dreamers, call us whatever the hell you want, but we're betting on people, and we like those odds.”Unclear if the prerecorded voiceover was his AI Avatar or the real ZuckerbergBill AckmanCEOs agree there's an affordability crisis, but how to solve it isn't so simple“When I grew up, if a guy in my neighborhood got a Corvette, no one resented the guy. Everyone was like, ‘Wow, that's supercool. Hopefully, someday I can be as successful as that guy so I can buy a Corvette, too.' We want to get back to that version of America.”You can: stop taking billions from laborAndrea Lucas / anti-DEI industrial complex - DREEOC: Employers may no longer have to disclose race and gender data“Collecting such data about employees' race and sex—absent any specific allegation of discrimination—not only risks hindering effective enforcement of equal employment laws but also raises constitutional concerns.”Nike's $7.5 Million Stumble: Gender Discrimination VerdictHeadliniest of the WeekDR:Lettuce lovers are confused and afraidJamie Dimon says insecurity, not ego, is what destroys the careers of top CEOsBurger King is promising a free Whopper if its burger doesn't meet your expectationsMM: Taco Bell is dropping the price on one of its menu items to $1 for a day. And yes, it's lettuce-free.Who Won the Week?DR: The amount of $7 billion dollarsMM: Kale, because there's no risk of getting diarrhea at Taco Bell from kale since they don't have kalePredictionsDR: Jamie Dimon kneels on a head of lettuceMM: Real prediction: OpenAI IPO flops hard, Altman is ousted as CEO. Fake prediction: news media celebrates Tasha McCauley and Helen Toner who saw this coming and were ousted for it, OpenAI chair Bret Taylor resigns and makes Toner the new chair on the way out

Most people think building a billion-dollar space company is a game of pure strategy and intellect. It's not, it's a game of psychological endurance.I recently spent a month in Austin, Texas, calibrating my environment and immersing myself in a room of people playing the game at the highest possible level. In this episode, I'm sharing my takeaways from that month and pulling back the curtain on one of the most eye-opening conversations I've ever had.I sat down with Eric Salwan, the billionaire co-founder of Firefly Aerospace. But we didn't just talk about rockets and valuations.In a massive podcast exclusive, Eric shares never-before-heard audio from his personal voice journals, recorded during the trenches of building the company. This is the raw, unvarnished reality of what the "Inner Game" actually looks like when absolutely everything is on the line.Ready to stop playing small? The Founders Inner Circle is where we do the real work — identity, inner game, and the strategy to match. Receive my fortnightly Newsletter - Behind the BuildThe newsletter for founders who are building for real5 identity gaps that are keeping your business stuck, and what to do about them. Download free AuditDiscover how to work with me Follow me on Instagram: @krystellemarieofficial

Helen Zille has swapped the Iron Lady tag for "DJ Gogo", but the numbers she puts on the table are dead serious. In this conversation with Alec Hogg, she says Johannesburg only spent half of an eight billion rand infrastructure budget last year, warns that DA supporters staying home on election day could hand the city to the ANC, and lays out exactly how vote-buying has turned South African coalition politics into what one commentator called "auctions". She also responds directly to the lobbying row involving John Steenhuisen and Tony Leon, explains the real mechanics behind uMngeni's 42-vote nail-biter, and says plainly why she believes this election is Joburg's last chance to turn itself around.

More customers do not always mean a healthier business. If your margins are weak and your systems are already breaking, growth can push the entire company toward collapse. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why chasing revenue without understanding fulfillment costs can destroy your profits, overwhelm your team, and damage your reputation. Top-line revenue looks impressive. But it means nothing if every new client creates more stress, more expenses, and less profit. True scale requires strong margins, reliable systems, and the discipline to grow only as fast as your operations can handle. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why top-line revenue can become a dangerous vanity metric• How rapid client growth can overwhelm your team and weaken service quality• Why removing unprofitable clients may be smarter than acquiring new ones• How controlled, margin-focused growth creates a stronger company The truth is simple: Revenue feeds the ego. Profit feeds the family. Audit your margins. Protect your fulfillment process. Serve the right clients at the highest level. Scale with discipline—not desperation. True growth is not about becoming bigger as quickly as possible. It is about becoming more profitable, stable, and sustainable. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Barn Talk! In this special episode, the conversation focused on uncovering the traits and habits that set successful people apart—especially those who've visited the barn as guests over the years. Instead of the usual hot topics, the discussion explored the common threads among high-achieving farmers, ranchers, entrepreneurs, and business owners, sharing lessons learned firsthand from memorable interviews and personal experiences. A key theme that emerged was the importance of going "all in," lifelong learning, resilience, humility, and staying true to your values of faith, family, and legacy. Tune in for an episode packed with insights and real stories aimed at inspiring anyone striving to carve their own path and live a life of meaning and purpose. JOIN THE BARN TALK NEWSLETTER & GET LIVE EVENT ACCESS: We're on a mission to get 10,000 subscribers, and once we do, we're hosting a live event at the barn! Sign up to get exclusive access to tickets and details.

「森の住人たちを率いて産業革命を生き抜くタウンライフRPG「Critterville Goes Bankrupt」初のゲームプレイトレーラーが公開！」　Penniless Gamesは、タウンライフRPG「Critterville Goes Bankrupt」初のゲームプレイトレーラーを公開した。

Government contracting subcontracting rules can make or break your first federal deal, and this episode breaks down exactly what small business owners need to know before signing with a large prime. Eric Coffie walks through real lessons learned from being subcontracted, being burned by big companies, and eventually building his own subcontracting strategy from the ground up. Whether you are new to govcon or already chasing your next teaming agreement, this conversation covers the details most contractors only learn the hard way. Key discussion points: Why working with oversized prime contractors can financially bury small businesses without proper safeguards How building a real relationship inside a company gives you leverage most subcontractors never get Why FAR clauses only bind the company that holds the prime contract, not automatically the subcontractor How a small business can legally subcontract work down to a large business without violating a set aside What it actually means to subcontract one hundred percent of a project and still stay compliant EPISODE CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction and Mindy AI sponsor message 0:48 - Why avoiding oversized prime contractors matters 1:51 - Building an ally inside the company you sub for 2:26 - Real subcontract example with Tavin and a prime 4:18 - How working relationships become real business friendships 6:05 - FAR flow down rules explained for subcontractors 6:32 - Subcontracting to a large business under a set aside Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

In this episode, Dave takes a close look at the rise and fall of Pharmapacks, one of the largest Amazon sellers in the world back in 2016. For e-commerce sellers, this is more than a sad business story; its a reminder of how the mix of scaling, investors and thin margins can turn into danger really quickly.  Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking an extended break from e-commerce in general? Know what your e-commerce business is worth with Quiet Light Brokerage. More Staffing connects ecommerce founders to top Filipino talent across supply chain, operations, CX, marketing, finance, and creative. More Staffing helps you build a team with real depth, at a cost structure that makes it viable for a brand at any stage. Check out More Staffing today to get all of your open positions filled for Q4. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to Pharmapacks and its significance 00:29 - Pharmapacks' rise to the largest Amazon seller in 2021 00:59 - What happened to Pharmapacks and its bankruptcy in 2022 01:42 - The business model and early success of Pharmapacks 03:05 - Market environment in 2016 and the reselling boom 04:02 - Investments and growth fueled by private equity 06:26 - Impact of COVID on Pharmapacks' revenue and operations 07:19 - The attempt to go public and market collapse 11:12 - Factors leading to Pharmapacks' collapse and high overhead 14:38 - Post-bankruptcy and current status of Pharmapacks 15:32 - The liquidation of Pharmapacks' assets and lessons learned 20:22 - Key takeaways for e-commerce sellers and strategic insights Resources Mentioned Quiet Light Brokerage More Staffing Packable - 3PL Services As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

What are the teachings of the prosperity gospel? It teaches that financial success is a direct reward for unwavering faith, positive speech, and religious donations. Today's version of this ancient heresy surfaced in the 1950s. One of their preachers, Reverend Ike, stated, "I don't want pie in the sky when I die; I want cash in the stash here and now!" It interprets scripture as a divine guarantee of earthly wealth, putting the believer's material desires at the center of faith. Some have characterized their teaching as "name it and claim it, give to get, blab it and grab it, profess it and possess it". Also known as the "Word of Faith" movement, it key figures today are Kenneth Copeland, Benny Hinn, Joel Osteen, T.D. Jakes, John Hagee, Creflo ("Cashflow") Dollar, Paula White, and Joyce Meyer. Past figures included Oral Roberts, Jim Bakker, Jimmy Swaggart, E.W. Kenyon and Kenneth Hagin.

YT & Spotify CaptionLosing everything at 30 after building for 12 years is not just a financial setback. It is an identity crisis that most people never recover from.Morgan sits down with Emil Juresic, founder of NGU Real Estate and One Life Club, to unpack the moment he looked in the mirror and stopped blaming everyone else. The shift that changed everything was not a new strategy or a new opportunity. It was the decision to take full ownership of everything that had gone wrong and use it as the foundation for everything that came next.Emil rebuilt from zero with $15,000 saved, built a house that sold for less than it cost to build, and slowly worked his way back. Today he runs multiple companies employing over 500 people. This is the conversation about what resilience actually looks like when the cameras are off and nobody is watching.Listen To The Full Episode Here → https://open.spotify.com/episode/62y2LHGvB2BGWfLxU0j9t7?si=XXxTWgiTSOW8KDTGk6JviwDream Fest Registration

Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt joins Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley on The Daily T to sound a stark warning about the future of the UK economy.Hunt, who has recently written a new book Can We Be Rich Again? The Extraordinary Potential of Britain's Economy, runs us through the key points of "Burnhamonics" — the economic policies of Andy Burnham — and delivers a gloomy prediction on what he thinks the incoming Prime Minister will get wrong, and the devastating impact it will have on our economy.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducers: Emma Williams and David LeveneVideo Producer: Will WaltersExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Jeremy Hunt runs us through the key points of Andy Burnham's 'Burnhamonics'Will the incoming PM crash our economy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When apparel founders fail to create a profitable business, it's not because they lack talent or great product ideas. They struggle because they're forced to navigate a highly technical industry through expensive trial and error, often making costly mistakes that could have been avoided with the right guidance. In this episode of the Business of Apparel podcast, Rachel shares the common challenges she's seeing apparel founders face and explains why learning the industry as you go can put your business at risk. Through real client stories, she breaks down how poor product development processes, weak financial planning, inaccurate pricing, and unclear production documentation can quickly lead to cash flow problems, wasted inventory, and even business closure. Rachel also explains why building strong operational systems early, tracking profitability instead of just revenue, and seeking expert support can dramatically reduce risk and help founders build profitable, sustainable brands.

The Goldman Sachs exec who automated Wall Street on what AI agents actually do to jobs, companies, and the future of enterprise software. Marty Chavez got his AI PhD in 1991 when there were exactly zero AI jobs. So he went to Goldman Sachs and spent decades building the machines that took over Wall Street. Now at Sixth Street and on Alphabet's board, he joins Eric Newcomer at the Cerebral Valley AI Summit in London to explain what actually happens when AI replaces human labor, why a trading firm went bankrupt in 40 minutes because of a bot, and what it really takes to sell software to a large institution.Subscribe for weekly conversations with the founders, investors, and executives shaping the tech industry.

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & EchoMav    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Trey Sprinkle, a former cop and pastor turned drone entrepreneur now running a $300 million defense company.   Trey shares how his time in Ukraine led him into drone warfare, why chip manufacturing could decide the next global conflict, and how his technology is already being used by the U.S. military.   This is a story about turning hard resets into massive opportunities, and it might just change how you think about where the world is headed next.  

Welcome back to The Rotten Horror Picture Show Podcast! Things are a little different this week, as Amanda is out of town, leaving Clay to hold down the fort all by himself. But don't worry—he's not completely alone. Joining him are two longtime friends of the show, Grim Santo, proprietor of the horror-themed bakery Grim Delights, and Listener Kyle, who will no doubt remind everyone that he is the "co-creator" of The Rotten Horror Picture Show—a claim that is enthusiastic, persistent, and, as always, entirely non-legally binding. Together, the trio square off in a heated game of Horror Movie Trivial Pursuit, testing their knowledge of slashers, monsters, sequels, and obscure genre minutiae in an episode that's equal parts competition and chaos.Now, I have to admit something: I've never understood the appeal of trivia games. Everybody gets so excited to answer questions they either already know or don't know. Where's the suspense? Where's the giant wheel? Personally, I've always been a Wheel of Fortune person. Spin the wheel! Buy a vowel! Hope you don't land on Bankrupt! That's entertainment. On Jeopardy! they're all standing there pretending it's perfectly normal to answer every question with another question. If I went to the grocery store and the cashier said, "That'll be $42.17," and I replied, "What is forty-two dollars and seventeen cents?" they'd ask me to leave.So while Clay, Grim, and Kyle are battling over horror trivia, I'm over here wondering why nobody's trying to solve "R _ B E R T E N G L U N D" for a new dining room set. Grim can sweeten the competition with haunted pastries from Grim Delights, Kyle can continue campaigning for official co-creator status, and Clay can try to keep the whole thing on the rails.Me? I'll be at home hoping someone wins a lovely trip to Aruba... preferably without having to answer who directed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre first.Be sure to check out Grim's dark delights over at https://www.grimdelights.shop/And follow Clay and Amanda down the rocky road of horror sequels at patreon.com/thepenskyfile

Stefan Roots is the mayor of Chester, PA. His city is the only bankrupt city in America. Listen to how the city's mayor manages a city with, well no money. Brought to you by The Good Government Institute, bringing together proven ideas, principled leaders, and real-world solutions to strengthen how we govern—not by reinventing the system, but by advancing what already works. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: HelloNation Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) The Context: A Podcast by the Charles F. Kettering Foundation The Good Government Show is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

If you want to really prosper… “[He] will … open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.” - Malachi 3:10 (KJV)

Share a commentThe most unsettling line in Romans 7 is also one of the most freeing: “O wretched man that I am.” We sit with Paul's confession and argue that the war within is not proof you are failing at the Christian life, but often proof you are waking up to the holiness of God and the stubbornness of the flesh. The goal is not to pretend the fight is over, but to learn how to fight it honestly without despair. Along the way, we cut through a few popular escape routes. We talk about how knowing the right thing doesn't automatically produce doing the right thing, why chasing a dramatic spiritual experience or “second blessing” can become a distraction, and why blaming every sin on the devil or a named “demon” quietly trains us to avoid responsibility. Romans 7 never shifts the blame outward, and neither can we. Then we turn toward hope that is sturdier than hype. We unpack Paul's “body of death” language, why it feels so heavy, and why the answer is not self-improvement but Jesus Christ, who delivers us from the penalty of sin, strengthens us in daily dependence, and will one day remove sin's presence entirely. We connect it to Jesus' words about being poor in spirit and to the tax collector's prayer, “God, be merciful to me,” as the posture that actually leads to life. If you've ever felt both sorrow over sin and gratitude for grace at the same time, this conversation puts words to that tension and points you to a faithful path forward. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels stuck, and leave a review with the line that hit you hardest. What part of the war within do you most want to face honestly?Explore all of our Biblically Faithful Resources at https://www.wisdomonline.org Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Share a commentThe most unsettling line in Romans 7 is also one of the most freeing: “O wretched man that I am.” We sit with Paul's confession and argue that the war within is not proof you are failing at the Christian life, but often proof you are waking up to the holiness of God and the stubbornness of the flesh. The goal is not to pretend the fight is over, but to learn how to fight it honestly without despair. Along the way, we cut through a few popular escape routes. We talk about how knowing the right thing doesn't automatically produce doing the right thing, why chasing a dramatic spiritual experience or “second blessing” can become a distraction, and why blaming every sin on the devil or a named “demon” quietly trains us to avoid responsibility. Romans 7 never shifts the blame outward, and neither can we. Then we turn toward hope that is sturdier than hype. We unpack Paul's “body of death” language, why it feels so heavy, and why the answer is not self-improvement but Jesus Christ, who delivers us from the penalty of sin, strengthens us in daily dependence, and will one day remove sin's presence entirely. We connect it to Jesus' words about being poor in spirit and to the tax collector's prayer, “God, be merciful to me,” as the posture that actually leads to life. If you've ever felt both sorrow over sin and gratitude for grace at the same time, this conversation puts words to that tension and points you to a faithful path forward. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels stuck, and leave a review with the line that hit you hardest. What part of the war within do you most want to face honestly?Explore all of our Biblically Faithful Resources at https://www.wisdomonline.org Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

In Part 4 of the Adam Boredale series, the boys rip through the famous guest questions and the yarns get loose. Adam talks about the one autograph he'd love to get, why he's a massive fan of Broncos legend Adam Reynolds, blowing $500 just to hear Khe Sanh at a pub, going bankrupt despite earning nearly $200k a year, the wildest parties he's ever seen, brutal punch-ons, losing his virginity at boarding school, and why a rough old dog beats any exotic pet in the world. This episode is packed with laughs, life lessons, footy chat, fight stories, country pub memories and the kind of honest Australian storytelling Proper True Yarn is known for. If you want to be a cunt, be a good cunt.#propertrueyarn

Mea Culpa welcomes back one of our favorite people from the Lincoln Project, Tara Setmayer. She's a former CNN political commentator, a contributor to ABC News, and a former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill. Setmayer has appeared on ABC's The View, ABC's Good Morning America, and HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. She was named a Harvard Institute of Politics Spring 2020 Resident Fellow. Also in 2020, she joined The Lincoln Project as a senior advisor. Setmayer hosts the live show "The Breakdown" alongside co-founder Rick Wilson, on the organization's streaming channel, LPTV. She's also a fierce critic of the ongoing MAGA agenda and what she views as the GOP's shameful inability to move beyond its toxic politics. She joins me today as we celebrate the ruling against Donald Trump by Judge Engoron. 

Hollywood is creatively bankrupt and now they're trying to raid Reddit for movie ideas. REDDIT. Because of Backrooms. Get ready for years of low budget, absolute cinema... Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Hollywood #Backrooms #Movies #Reddit #WTF #Podcast #Commentary #News #Reaction #Gaming #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech #Anime #FYP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The recent filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by Sleep Number, a prominent entity within the bedding industry, marks a significant moment in the ongoing consolidation of the mattress market. This venerable brand, boasting over 570 retail locations, has simultaneously entered into a proposed merger with Sleep Country Canada, positioning itself as a lead bidder in a court-supervised sale. The financial landscape reveals alarming figures, with liabilities estimated between $1 billion and $10 billion juxtaposed against assets ranging from $500 million to $1 billion. This development not only underscores the unsustainable nature of Sleep Number's capital structure, as articulated by CEO Linda Finley, but also casts a spotlight on the consequential ripple effects experienced by numerous suppliers, who are collectively owed substantial amounts in unpaid trade obligations. As we navigate through these unfolding events, it is imperative to recognize the broader implications for the specialty sleep retail sector, particularly amidst pressures arising from sluggish consumer demand and rising interest rates. The tumultuous landscape of the bedding industry has been starkly illustrated by the recent bankruptcy filing of Sleep Number, a venerable brand with a storied history spanning over four decades and a substantial network of more than 570 retail locations. The company's strategic decision to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection is coupled with its proposed merger with Sleep Country Canada, a move that executives herald as a foundational step toward establishing a premier North American mattress and bedding entity. The contours of this unfolding narrative reveal not only the precarious financial position of Sleep Number, with assets estimated between $500 million and $1 billion set against liabilities soaring from $1 billion to $10 billion, but also the broader implications for the specialty sleep retail sector amidst a backdrop of dwindling consumer demand and elevated interest rates. Sleep Number's Chief Executive, Linda Finley, has articulated the challenges posed by an unsustainable capital structure, further complicated by the need to reject leases on 44 already shuttered locations while endeavoring to maintain profitable outlets. The ramifications of this bankruptcy extend beyond the immediate confines of Sleep Number, casting a shadow upon its supply chain and raising critical questions for industry stakeholders regarding credit exposure and the viability of existing trade relationships.Takeaways:The recent filing of Chapter 11 bankruptcy by Sleep Number has significant implications for the bedding industry, highlighting the precarious balance of financial stability and market pressures.The consolidation of the mattress category, alongside the pressures of diminished consumer demand and elevated interest rates, signifies a critical juncture for specialty sleep retailers.We must recognize that the financial turmoil experienced by Sleep Number has exposed a substantial $28.7 million in unpaid obligations to industry suppliers, illustrating the interconnectedness of retail and supply chains.Consumer spending trends indicate a marked shift towards essential goods, further complicating the outlook for discretionary spending in the furniture sector amidst economic uncertainty.The Home Furnishing Sentiment index has revealed a sharp decline in industry confidence, suggesting that cautious consumer behavior may necessitate more conservative buying strategies going forward.As supply chain dynamics continue to fluctuate, operators should remain vigilant regarding credit exposure and payment trends to mitigate potential risks associated with customer insolvencies.

In this episode, we're walking through how we have taken Sheer Strength from bankruptcy and rebuilt it into a $2 million/year business. This is a step-by-step look at the turnaround playbook for a struggling e-commerce brand. Want to work with me? Get on the waiting list at https://capitalism.com/bootcamp or email ryan@capitalism.com  Timestamps (0:00) Bankrupt brand comeback (1:00) Building Sheer Strength to $10M (6:00) Private equity failure and bankruptcy (12:00) The challenge (18:00) First step (24:00) Sourcing a better product (30:00) Building the team and dealing with staff departures (36:00) Negotiating with team members and restructuring compensation as (42:00) Ramping up operations (48:00) Year-one results (54:00) Creating the long-term vision (58:00) Closing

Most podcasters measure success by one number, downloads, and quit when that number stays small. Matt Haycox keeps a different scoreboard. The investor and host of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox went bankrupt at 28, rebuilt after losing it all, and has now recorded around 700 episodes over seven years. His take is simple. A podcast can pay off even if nobody listens.In this episode of Podcasting Secrets with host Nathan Gwilliam, Matt explains why 300 loyal listeners in the right niche can outearn 300,000 random ones, how the niche trap buries most business shows before episode 20, and how to use the show to open doors with guests who would rarely take your call. He breaks down booking ideal clients as guests, pushing through your rough early episodes, and why dropping the fake highlight reel builds the kind of trust that turns a small audience into real revenue.Want a podcast that builds authority and brings in business, not just downloads? Focus on the right niche, the right relationships, and consistency you can sustain. Subscribe and follow Podcasting Secrets on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube for weekly strategies from creators who are growing and monetizing shows that last.Follow, Like & Subscribe: Podcasting Secrets: Website: https://podcastingsecrets.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podcasting-secrets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastingsecrets/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/poduppodcasting/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasting-secrets/id1726056241 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0edA45tyPxFRfiUmDxYSUjNathan Gwilliam: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathangwilliam/Matt Haycox: Website: https://matt-haycox.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthaycox/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattHaycox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox No Bollocks Podcast (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-bollocks-with-matt-haycox/id1663860906 No Bollocks Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/3UVPhB8D2igVlqyWWWZCvO

Why do profitable businesses go bankrupt? Simple logic: Profit is a theory, and Cash is a fact. You cannot fund payroll with uncollected pipeline revenue.

Jason talks with listeners after replaying his interview with US Senate candidate Adam Schwarze. Do they think Jason was "intellectually bankrupt" like Schwarze said?

In today's episode, we're gossiping about the Summer House Reunion Part 1 AKA Ciara putting BELT TO ASS. We get into the timeline of West & Amanda, the cast's feelings towards them, Lindsay & Mia being the best backup a girl could ask for, and Bailey clocking tf out of Mr. Down Under.  Sit back, relax, and take a Gossip Break with us!

Editor's note: Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast.The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This week's episode is brought to you by QAD | Redzone. Industrial manufacturers are facing a convergence of pressures that legacy systems were never built to handle: supply chain instability, labor shortages, margin pressure, faster decision-making.At the same time, AI is shifting from experimentation to operational necessity, enabling manufacturers to turn data into action and build more adaptive, resilient operations.An upcoming live webinar, hosted by Today in Manufacturing's very own Anna Wells, will explore what AI modernization means in practice and where it is already delivering measurable impact across manufacturing operations.Join Anna live at 10:00 am Central on Wednesday, June 17th for a lively discussion and question and answer session.Register now to attend "How Industrial Manufacturers Are Building AI-Powered Operations and Systems That Win."Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Why Ford, Stellantis Are Propping Up This Bankrupt Supplier- Schlitz Owner to End Production of Famed Beer- Jaguar Land Rover's Profit Dropped About 99.44% Last YearIn Case You Missed It- Kansas Farmers Hit Hard by Weather, Growing Costs- Tariff Refunds and ‘Dumb' Price Increases: A Manufacturer's Survival Guide for 2026- Walmart, Amazon Race to Win Over Rural America with Speedier DeliveriesPlease make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. And to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at Jeff, Anna or David@ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line. Subscribe to our daily and weekly newsletters.

After losing everything and going bankrupt, Spencer Christensen rebuilds from zero and creates a business empire in one of the harshest environments imaginable. In this episode of Living the Red Life, a mountain lodge owner reveals how systems, relentless work ethic, and unconventional thinking turned failure into opportunity. From door-to-door sales to scaling a pest control company and acquiring a 130-year-old lodge, he shares the mindset behind building multiple revenue streams and operating in extreme conditions. This conversation dives into entrepreneurship, systems, and creating experiences that attract high-level clients seeking clarity, growth, and connection beyond the noise of modern life.Key Takeaways• Systems and SOPs are the foundation of scalable businesses• Environment and culture shape performance and success• Failure is often the fastest path to clarity and opportunity• High-level clients pay for experiences, not just services• Simplicity and checklists prevent costly mistakes in businessNotable Quotes• “Systems is everything.” • “If you forget one thing, it could be the one thing you needed.” • “The world we live in is so artificial.” • “People have a deep need to connect with nature.” • “We need to prioritize the most critical things and ignore the rest.”Connect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter

Have you ever done everything "right", followed the plan, built the skills, put in the work, and still found yourself burned out, stuck, and wondering what went wrong? That's exactly where Susan Glusica found herself. Signs of career misalignment are often hardest to see in the people who appear the most successful on the outside. After 20 years on Wall Street at firms like Goldman Sachs, Reuters, and Guardian, Susan understood money better than almost anyone. And yet — despite checking every box — she ended up in bankruptcy, drowning in shame and a pattern she couldn't see her way out of. In this episode, Blake sits down with Susan to unpack what happens when highly capable people keep pushing through frustration, burnout, and misalignment without addressing the real root cause — and what finally changes when they do.   Episode Highlights The Hidden Signs of Career Misalignment  [03:46] – The "crisis of legacy": when success stops feeling meaningful  [06:30] – Why the most capable people often miss misalignment the longest  [09:20] – How self-reliance quietly becomes a trap From Wall Street to Bankruptcy  [13:00] – Excited, not terrified: why her transition felt right ( until it didn't)  [18:37] – Doing all the things right while something underneath was off  [20:43] – What was actually happening day to day when it all fell apart Why Highly Capable People Stay Stuck Longer  [26:07] – Whisper, knock, bang and the house comes down  [28:10] – The shame of "I should have known better"  [32:39] – How strength and resilience become the very thing keeping you stuck The Turning Point: Asking for Help  [36:01] – Discovering your Unique Fingerprint for Success™  [40:43] – How desperation cracked open the willingness to receive  [43:05] – What changes when you stop coming from a place of fear Rebuilding a Life That Feels Aligned  [46:38] – Why courage isn't forced, it comes through the heart  [50:04] – Trusting your inner compass even when it makes no sense  [51:35] – What becomes possible when you stop solving the wrong problem   Powerful Quotes "I would wake up with my stomach in knots every single day. That's not a good way to live." – Susan Glusica "The signs of misalignment are always there. It's how we're interpreting them that changes everything." – Blake Schofield "Nothing is easier than fully expressing your God-given innate talents in exchange for equal money for the betterment of humanity." – Susan Glusica "It is the ways that we guilt and shame ourselves that keep us trapped, that keep us from seeking help, that keep us from recognizing that what's happening to us is not about our worth or our value." – Blake Schofield Connect with Susan Glusica  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanglusica/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneyenergymastery/   Resources Mentioned   Let's explore what's possible for your team: If your company is investing in burnout, wellness or adaptability initiatives, but seeing rising burnout, disengagement, or retention risk, it may be time to address the root cause.   We identify & diagnose organizational risk - surfacing the key drivers of burnout, leadership capacity and adaptability strains impacting your team; reduce leadership attrition, disengagement and preventable turnover; equip your leaders with the skills to increase their productivity & lead effectively during pressure and uncertainty.    Explore Workshops, Leadership Capacity Risk Assessments, Leadership Development or Consulting at https://impactwithease.com/corporate-training-consulting/   Executive Coaching:  For founders, executives, and senior leaders who are successful but feeling drained, stagnant, or uncertain about their next step. Whether you're burned out, standing at a crossroads, or simply know you're meant for more—you don't have to figure it out alone.  Go to impactwithease.com/coaching to apply!   Discover what is driving your burnout:  In just 5 minutes, learn your unique burnout type™ & how to restore your energy, fulfillment & peace at www.impactwithease.com/burnout-type  

How do you reinvent a legacy retail brand for an entirely new generation without losing its identity in the process?In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists, hosts Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia sit down with Brieane Olson, CEO of PacSun, to explore one of retail's most compelling transformation stories. Under Brianna's leadership, PacSun evolved from a struggling mall retailer into a digital first, purpose driven brand approaching $1 billion in revenue by embracing a bold philosophy: co-creation.Drawing from her new book, Co-Created, and a recently released Harvard Business School case study, Brieane shares how PacSun built deep cultural relevance with Gen Z and Gen Alpha by inviting young consumers directly into the brand building process. From the company's Youth Advisory Council to viral TikTok moments that moved hundreds of thousands of products organically, this conversation unpacks how listening became PacSun's greatest competitive advantage.But this episode goes beyond marketing strategy. Brieane opens up about her personal leadership evolution, the role of purpose in navigating uncertainty, and why conscious leadership requires both humility and courage. Together, Timothy, Raj, and Brieane explore the tension between brand control and customer participation, the challenges of sustainability in youth retail, and how AI is reshaping the future of commerce.Listeners will gain insights into:How PacSun transformed from a legacy retailer into a culturally relevant Gen Z brandWhy co-creation is a business strategy, not just a marketing tacticThe role of PacSun's Youth Advisory Council in shaping products, campaigns, and company directionHow a single organic TikTok moment helped sell more than 200,000 pairs of jeansWhy purpose and co-creation must work together to create authentic brand trustHow PacSun is approaching AI adoption across the organization while remaining intentionally human centeredThe operational challenges of moving at the speed of culture in modern retailWhether you're leading a consumer brand, navigating organizational transformation, or exploring what conscious leadership looks like in practice, this episode offers a powerful case study in how companies can grow by listening more deeply to the communities they serve.If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience.Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.For transcripts and show notes, please go to: The Conscious CapitalistsThis show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. and is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew “MoJo” Jones as Executive Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.CHAPTERS00:00 – Welcome & Introduction01:45 – Meet Brianna Olson & the PacSun Transformation05:35 – What Is Co-Creation? The Strategy Explained10:50 – The Youth Advisory Council & Gen Z Leadership18:30 – Purpose, Conscious Capitalism & Finding Her True North22:40 – The Viral TikTok Moment That Sold 200,000 Pairs of Jeans36:20 – Purpose as a Framework for Co-Creation40:00 – Building Community & Real-Time Customer Feedback50:50 – From $785M to Nearly $1 Billion in Revenue55:00 – How PacSun Is Using (and Not Using) AI01:05:00 – Sustainability, Suppliers & Affordability01:21:00 – Closing Thoughts & Final TakeawaysThank you for your support!Timothy & Raj

This is the untold story of how the British Royal Family transformed from total bankruptcy in 1760 to a multibillion-pound empire today In this explosive interview, former MP and investigative author Norman Baker reveals the dark side of Royal finances, from Prince Andrew's "treasonous" connections to Jeffrey Epstein to the secret legislative powers used to protect the family's wealth. SPONSORS: Go to https://boncharge.com  and use code HERETICS to save 15%. Go to https://surfshark.com/heretics for 4 extra months of Surfshark  Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code andrewgold at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/andrewgold   Check Plaud UK: https://bit.ly/40Gzdh1  | US: https://bit.ly/475MQKe Notepro: https://bit.ly/479tWSR Organise your life: https://akiflow.pro/Heretics  Earn up to 4 per cent on gold, paid in gold: https://www.monetary-metals.com/heretics/  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics  We dive deep into the "slush funds" of the Duchies, the staggering tax exemptions that only apply to the King, and why the "Spider Letters" changed British law forever. Is the monarchy on borrowed time? - The Book: Pick up Norman Baker's "Royal Mint, National Debt" at your local bookstore or here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Royal-Mint-National-Debt-Things/dp/1785909924  - Follow Norman on Substack: https://substack.com/@normanbaker2  Subscribe for more heretical deep-dives. #PrinceAndrew #RoyalFamily #JeffreyEpstein #AndrewGold #Heretics #Monarchy #UKPolitics #RoyalScandal #NormanBaker  Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com  Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Chapters: 00:00 How the Royals went from Bankrupt to Billionaires 01:10 The Treason Allegations against Prince Andrew 04:15 Did Andrew pass sensitive info to Jeffrey Epstein? 07:30 Why the big Royal scandal is actually finance 10:45 The Secrecy Loophole: Why you can't FOI the King 13:20 The £3 Million Kazak Deal that turned deadly 15:40 Is the Monarchy Doomed? (Norman Baker's Take) 19:50 Prince William's 150-Acre "Illegal" Fence 22:45 The bizarre anti-Catholic law the King must read 26:30 The 1760 Deal that still funnels your money 29:15 "Royal Slush Funds": The truth about the Duchies 32:10 Why the King pays zero inheritance tax 34:50 "The tree that doesn't bend will break" 43:02 Will Prince Andrew actually go to prison? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special crossover episode recorded live from the International Franchise Association convention in Las Vegas, Dan Claps joins Lance Graulich on The Franchise Fit Podcast for an unfiltered conversation about entrepreneurship, franchising, and what it really takes to build a business. Sitting down in a hotel room at IFA, Dan opens up about the early days of launching Voda Cleaning & Restoration, including the moments where he genuinely believed the company might fail. He shares how listening closely to franchise candidates who didn't buy ultimately helped shape Voda's systems, messaging, and long-term culture into what it is today.Dan and Lance dive deep into the realities of franchise ownership versus entrepreneurship through acquisition, discussing why so many aspiring business owners spend years overthinking instead of starting. From unit economics and royalties to validation calls and growth strategy, the conversation breaks down what separates successful franchise systems from the rest. Dan also explains why he believes franchising is the “fast track” to business ownership, compares the franchise relationship to a marriage, and shares his philosophy on building companies designed to last for decades—not just for an exit.The episode also explores the future vision for Franchise Playbook, why “needs-based” businesses like restoration continue to grow, and the mindset first-time entrepreneurs need if they truly want to fire their boss. Whether you're considering buying a franchise, searching for your first business, or trying to decide between starting from scratch or buying an existing company, this conversation delivers practical insight from two people who live and breathe franchising every day.

Send us Fan Mailcome to the acid capitalist summer camp in st barts 2nd to 6th august.https://hughhendry.com/acid-capital-retreat/broadcasting from the caribbean as the acid capitalist, i try to make the uk's sovereign problem legible without the institutional fog. no jargon. no costume. just the one signal that still cuts through the spin: price. i start with a ghost story of imperial infrastructure repurposed into luxury hospitality, then land the argument with brutal ratios that sound like trivia until you see them for what they are: a balance sheet warning.from there, we invert the whole thing. modern war needs drones and factories more than it needs mass conscription. modern work needs software more than it needs layers of professional glue between capital and labour. when ai makes parts of the middle class optional, it's not just jobs that move. it's the uk tax base. the thing that funds pensions, healthcare, and the welfare state. then nato appears for what it increasingly is: a financial arrangement. europe's long reduced-responsibility model stops looking like morality and starts looking like an expiring discount as the defence invoice rises.the autopsy moves through gilts, cheap borrowing, and the decades-long loop of surplus capital recycled into british government debt and assets. low gilt yields made big promises look affordable. too much of the money chased property and financial engineering instead of productivity. when global capital gets redirected and the subsidy fades, welfare arithmetic, political constraint, and bond market discipline collide fast. i finish with a tradable lens on scarcity, real estate, city-state jurisdictions, and the prices to watch next: real 10-year gilt yields, the gilt-bund spread, and sterling against the places where capital actually wants to live.if this changes how you see the uk bond market and the future of the welfare state, subscribe, share it, and leave a review. what price signal are you watching now?Support the show⬇️ Subscribe on Patreon or Substack for full episodes  ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/HughHendryhttps://hughhendry.substack.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hughhendryofficialhttps://blancbleustbarts.comhttps://www.instagram.com/blancbleuofficial⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Leave a five star review and comment on Apple Podcasts!

4/16: Rich Goldberg outlines a "blockade plus" strategy to bankrupt the Iranian regime by cutting off oil and petrochemical revenues. This economic pressure aims to spark internal fractures and popular uprisings. Goldberg also advocates for expanding Middle Eastern pipeline infrastructure to bypass the Strait of Hormuz permanently.1920S JAPAN

Most people who contact me have already decided. They've looked at where things stand — the distance, the silence, the failed attempts — and they've reached a conclusion: it's too late. The damage is too deep. Nothing is going to work. Here's the problem with that conclusion. It's almost certainly wrong. Not because things aren't serious. They may be very serious. But because there's a critical difference between a marriage that is truly bankrupt and one that is simply overdrawn — and from the inside, those two things feel exactly the same. I've been using a metaphor lately when talking about marriage and connection, and it keeps resonating with people: the Connection Account. You and your spouse have been making deposits and withdrawals into this account your entire relationship. When you're connecting, really connecting,  you're building the balance. When life pulls you in other directions, you're spending it down. But here's what most people miss: neglect isn't neutral. Even when nothing is happening, no fights, no drama, just two people living parallel lives, the account is still losing ground. Because there are service fees attached to disconnection. Hurt. Resentment. The slow feeling of being disregarded. Those fees don't wait for you to notice them. They just keep running. So you hit the pause button without meaning to. And the balance keeps dropping. Until one day you look up and realize you're in the red — deeply overdrawn — and you assume that means you're bankrupt. But overdrawn and bankrupt are not the same thing. Bankruptcy isn't a starting condition. In the real world, both financial or relational, it's a conclusion reached after genuine effort has been made and hasn't moved the needle. Most people who self-diagnose as relationally bankrupt haven't actually tried yet. Not with skill. Not with consistency. Not with any real understanding of how connection is rebuilt. They feel bankrupt. And that feeling is real. But feeling bankrupt is not the same as being bankrupt. In this episode, I'm walking through the Connection Account — what it is, how it gets depleted, what the pause button actually does to the balance, and why the fear of bankruptcy may be the very thing keeping you from discovering that you're not. There's only one way to find out where you actually stand. And it starts with making a move. RELATED RESOURCES Dangers of Pause Podcast Episode "Should I Stay or Go" FREE Guide Save The Marriage System

In this episode, Scott Becker examines Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy, highlighting rising costs, financial struggles, and how the blocked JetBlue merger may have left the company more vulnerable.

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Eric J. Dolan concludes as Barnard and his men were finally rescued after a grueling year and a half by two Britishwhaling ships. Barnard returned to New York bankrupt, but a legal battle over the Nanina eventually resulted in American compensation while D'Aranda was left with nothing. Encouraged by friends, Barnard published his harrowing account in 1829. Dolan emphasizes the significance of focusing on "average people" whose experiences are often lost to history, recreating the endurance of these mariners through journals and logs. (4)1892 FALKLAMDS

April 14, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Senator Bernie Sanders on the out-of-control president and the people he's hurting. Plus, new allegations and two stunning resignations from Congress. Then, the bright flashing warning signs for Donald Trump in the wake of Hungary's vote. And are we sure JD Vance is the guy to negotiate peace?  Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4. Guest Author: Eric J. Dolin. After their eventual rescue, Barnard regretfully leaves his dog, Scent, with a Britishcaptain for a better life. Returning to New York bankrupt, Barnard and the ship's owners successfully appeal the seizure of the *Nanina*. Barnard later published his memoirs in 1829, documenting his incredible ordeal. (4)1914 FALKLANDS