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As the College Football National Championship and NFL Playoffs play out in front of millions of viewers each year, Jason reflects on observations that are relevant for every leader, team and organization. Jason reflects on the powerful lessons that high-stakes sports offer for our own leadership, teams, and organizational health. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! Summary: What does it take to transform a historic culture of losing into a national championship powerhouse? In this episode of The Thermostat, Jason V. Barger extracts profound leadership lessons from the recent "unbelievable" rise of Indiana University football and the resilience displayed in the NFL playoffs. By examining these high-performance environments, Jason identifies the universal reminders every executive and team lead needs to hear to recalibrate their own organizational thermostat. This episode moves beyond the scoreboard to explore the internal mechanics of a winning culture. Jason analyzes how belief acts as a catalyst for change, why mindset is the primary driver of execution under pressure, and how strategic talent evaluation—focusing on proven performance over flashy forecasts—can provide a competitive advantage in any industry. Whether you are leading a Fortune 500 company or a small creative team, these championship reminders offer a roadmap for engaging minds and hearts to achieve the "unbelievable." Essential listening for business leaders and culture-builders, this episode provides a fresh perspective on talent retention, the power of hope in low-trust environments, and the reality that every leader is a work in progress. Episode Notes & Timestamps: [00:00] Intro: Jason welcomes listeners and reflects on the necessity of stepping back to "breathe in good oxygen" and calibrate the leadership thermostat. [00:03] The Big Business of Attention: A look at the massive viewership of championship games and why these moments serve as the ultimate classroom for team dynamics. [00:08] The Indiana University Story: Jason breaks down the "unbelievable" 16-0 rise of a program historically known for losing and what it tells us about organizational transformation. [00:10] Reminder #1: The Power of Belief: How Coach Kurt Cignetti shifted a decades-long narrative of defeat by raising expectations and building collective confidence. [00:12] Reminder #2: Mindset and Focus: An exploration of how to shut out "outside noise" and stay relentlessly focused on the present task—because where you look is where you go. [00:15] Reminder #3: Talent Recruitment & Retention: A deep look at the "NIL Era" and why Indiana succeeded by choosing proven, undervalued performers over high-priced, flashy recruits. [00:20] Trust, Hope, and Engagement: Addressing the 10-year low in employee engagement and how leaders can build hope through care, empathy, and authenticity. [00:22] The "Work in Progress" Narrative: Lessons from NFL quarterbacks like Sam Darnold and Brock Purdy on rewriting your story when you've been doubted or deflated. [00:24] Closing Questions: Jason leaves leaders with two critical questions to ponder regarding their own team's development and culture. Key Takeaways for Leaders: Culture as a Competitive Advantage: High-priced talent cannot replace a cohesive culture where people play for each other. Narrative Shifting: To change performance, you must first change the story your team believes about its own potential. Recruitment Strategy: Look for "proven performance" and cultural fit rather than just forecasted potential or flashy credentials. Recalibration: Progress is stimulated when leaders and teams regularly step back to adjust their internal temperature together. Listen to the full episode and access show notes at: https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/championship-reminders-for-every-culture/ Bio: Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Connect: Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger   Mak e Your 2026 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonv barger.com Like or Follow Jason

In this episode of Become Your Own Boss, Monica shares a powerful shift in perspective inspired by her doctoral studies in Organizational Change. From real-life case studies like Mattel to personal experiences within her own business, Monica uncovers what small business owners often overlook about managing change. You'll learn why change isn't just a strategy—it's an emotional journey for you, your team, and even your customers. Whether you're rolling out a new system or rethinking your brand, this episode will challenge how you approach growth and guide you toward leading change with clarity and confidence.Episode Quote: This is a new year. A new beginning, and things will change. ~Taylor Swift.What you will learn in this episode:How to align your vision and values to support changeHow to communicate change so your team feels included, not blindsidedHow to increase your team's confidence during uncertain transitionsHow to avoid the #1 mistake small business owners make when managing changeHow to use storytelling to bring your vision to lifeHelpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own BossSubscribe to the Level Up Living newsletter. Click on the purple button.KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM⁠Monica FREE ebook⁠Get your⁠ Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠Ways to reach Monica:Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcastEmail: monica@monicaallen.comListen now to learn how to lead change before it leads you.Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and sign up for Monica's Level Up Living newsletter at monicaallen.com. Let's grow without burning out—and become the boss you were meant to be.

Send us a textA late start, a lot of laughter—and then straight to the heart of it. Culture keeps changing, but the receipts don't. We walk into a sneaker convention expecting grails and story-rich classics, only to find last-week releases wearing heavyweight price tags. That disconnect between old-school collecting and hype-driven flipping sets the tone for the night: what happens when community turns into a marketplace and nostalgia runs into the algorithm?From there, we tackle a prickly question with zero varnish: why do Black men date outside their race? No viral shortcuts, no grand theories—just reality. Attraction sparks it, proximity shapes it, and money and stability complicate it. Case by case, preference is real and context matters.The conversation pivots through sports media and performance—Stephen A. Smith as swagger, symbol, and spectacle—before taking its sharpest turn of the night. **Druski's church skit opens the door to a deeper look at the mega-church money machine. We break down Joel Osteen's stadium-sized operation to unpack nonprofit status, tithes, accountability, and power—pastors as unregistered politicians, faith as a business model, and the tax code as a quiet stagehand.That scrutiny extends to entertainment power, too. Tyler Perry's Atlanta studio—Hollywood-scale ownership on Southern soil—becomes a case study in opportunity, leverage, and backlash when you build a city within a city and rent your White House set to the biggest films in the world.We close on home turf with the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Falcons. Are the Hawks finally building a defensive identity that sticks? Can Atlanta attract and keep the right stars? And with Matt Ryan stepping into leadership, will the Falcons find steady direction—or just nostalgia in a suit? We even cast our vote for Mike Tomlin's tone-setting over flash.We wrap with Black History Expo plans and a throwback party vibe. Tap play, share it with a friend, and tell us your take. If this episode made you laugh or hit a nerve, subscribe, rate, and drop a review—we're building this with you.Support the show

Legendary investigative journalist and NYT reporter Walt Bogdanich (When McKinsey Comes to Town) joins us to talk about his recent article "How Private Equity Oversees the Ethics of Drug Research" and the broader impacts of what happens when outside financial firms influence internal business operations.

Humble Beginnings in a Feed Store Sarah Cohen never imagined she'd spend her life making potato chips in rural Virginia. Growing up in Washington, DC, where she worked in her family's restaurant and hotel business from age 12, she learned work ethic early. However, manufacturing knowledge? That came later—much later. In her twenties, Sarah launched Route 11 Potato Chips in an old feed store in Middletown, Virginia. The setup was as bare-bones as it gets. "We had wooden floors," she recalls, still sounding slightly incredulous. "I know it sounds like the 1800s." The operation ran on 1960s equipment, and workers literally carried potatoes through the office to reach the peeler. Most remarkably, they stirred batches of chips with a garden rake. "I thought we must be the absolute most inefficient chip factory in the world," Sarah admits. Nevertheless, something magical happened. The local community grew curious, came to watch, tried the chips, and became advocates. That grassroots support hasn't stopped since day one. The Power of Transparency From the beginning, Route 11 did something unusual for its time: they installed viewing windows. Initially, this decision stemmed from necessity rather than marketing genius. Without a packaging machine during the first year or two, the company hand-packed chips and relied on customers coming directly to buy them. The window gave visitors something to do besides standing awkwardly in a "weird little wooden building." Before long, tour buses arrived. People came out of sheer curiosity to watch food being made—a rarity in manufacturing. When Route 11 moved to Mount Jackson in 2008, the town made "fry viewing" a stipulation of the deal. Sarah and her business partner Mike embraced this transparency wholeheartedly. "We're very shameless about just showing it as it is," Sarah explains. "This is the real deal. This is how something is made." Today, this openness feels prescient. Craft breweries and artisan food makers routinely showcase their processes, but Route 11 pioneered this approach decades ago. The Partnership That Changed Everything Running a chip factory with breaking-down equipment from the 1960s proved exhausting. Sarah attended food shows unable to sell with confidence because she couldn't guarantee production without breakdowns. Then came a serendipitous encounter in a Winchester bar. Mike, who had been "fixing lawnmowers in his diapers," loved the product but saw room for improvement. An Army veteran with an engineering mindset, he brought manufacturing vision and intensity to complement Sarah's creative approach. "We are very different types of people," she notes. "He's very engineer brain, sees the world in very black and white terms, whereas I'm much more muddled." Mike's obsession with preventive maintenance transformed the operation. Eighteen years later, visitors consistently comment that the equipment looks brand new. "That's because we take care of it," Sarah says simply. "We baby it and pamper it." This philosophy stands in stark contrast to many manufacturers who adopt a "run it until it breaks" mentality. As the conversation reveals, preventive maintenance literally saves money, especially in today's world of long lead times for parts. Route 11 maintains stockpiles of commonly needed components because they can't assume availability when equipment fails. Keeping It Simple: The Ingredient Philosophy Route 11's chips contain a remarkably short ingredient list. This minimalism serves multiple purposes. First, it lets potato chips taste like potatoes—a revolutionary concept in an industry often dominated by artificial flavors and additives. Second, it reduces exposure to recalls. As Sarah explains, "The more ingredients a product has, the more exposure you have to a recall. If one ingredient gets recalled, then you've gotta pull all that product." The company operates as a gluten-free certified facility with only one allergen: dairy, found in trace amounts in their dill pickle chips. They've developed careful protocols for running dairy-containing flavors at the end of the day, followed by thorough cleaning. Interestingly, Route 11 pioneered the dill pickle chip flavor—now ubiquitous in the snack aisle. Sarah, who enjoyed mixing pickle juice with her potato chips and grilled cheese sandwiches, decided to formalize the combination. The flavor garnered press coverage, morning show appearances, and a mention in Oprah's Magazine. "It's the closest thing we've actually formulated," Sarah says. "It's our version of a Doritos." The Costco Courtship Route 11's relationship with Costco began unexpectedly. The buying team discovered their dill pickle chips at a Leesburg deli and started calling. Sarah, having just moved to Mount Jackson, felt unprepared. "I was nervous about it," she admits. Costco persisted, eventually sending their buying team to the facility. They offered flexibility: "Just do what you're comfortable with. You tell us what you can do." This approach proved crucial for a small manufacturer wary of overextending. Today, Route 11 supplies Costco's northeast region—roughly 20 Virginia warehouses. They've learned that many small businesses mistakenly believe they must supply all Costco locations nationwide. Regional arrangements exist precisely for companies like Route 11. Supplying all 90 warehouses would require two to three truckloads weekly—essentially their entire production capacity. "We need a separate Costco production facility to be able to maintain this," Sarah jokes. Instead, they've found their sweet spot: getting chips into as many Virginia locations as possible while maintaining quality and reliability. Costco's rigorous annual audits have elevated Route 11's standards. "Their standards are higher than anybody's," Sarah notes. While the company would maintain high standards regardless, having customers with such exacting requirements pushes continuous improvement. The Flavor Balancing Act Route 11 currently offers eight flavors plus seasonal varieties, including the cult-favorite Yukon Golds. When Yukon Gold season arrives, the company experiences what they call "the Gold Rush"—digging, cooking, and shipping the chips as fast as possible before they sell out. However, Sarah learned a counterintuitive lesson about flavors: more doesn't equal better. "I was very delusional," she admits about her early vision. "I thought everybody's gonna love the chips so much, they would take one of each bag." Reality proved different. People have favorite flavors, and for all potato chip companies, most customers reach for the classic salted variety. Route 11's lightly salted chips represent 60% of sales. When slower-moving flavors like Chesapeake Crab occupy shelf space, they create holes where the lightly salted should be, hampering overall sales velocity. Consequently, Route 11 actually offers fewer flavors now than when they started. To introduce a new flavor, they must discontinue an existing one. This disciplined approach extends to their mission statement, which Sarah describes as "not very exciting": make a great product in a clean and safe environment. For a single-facility operation, one recall could prove catastrophic. Larger manufacturers can shift production to different locations; Route 11 has no such luxury. Crisis and Innovation: The Ukraine Connection The war in Ukraine delivered an unexpected blow to Route 11. Ukraine supplies 90% of the world's sunflower seeds, and when shipping stopped, the entire vegetable oil market seized up. "This is how we're gonna go out of business because we can't get any oil," Sarah remembers thinking. Their oil supplier found peanut oil—more expensive and carrying the stigma of being peanut oil—but something proved better than nothing. Route 11 had to apply different labels to every single bag, creating what Sarah describes as a "dizzying" OSHA hazard. Fortunately, the situation lasted only a couple months, and loyal customers understood. Yet this crisis sparked innovation. While desperately searching for sunflower oil, Sarah discovered a North Carolina farmer preparing to press his own oil. Soon, Route 11 will receive their first tractor-trailer load of oil from this farmer—just five hours away. For the first time, they'll purchase directly from a farm rather than through distributors. "I would not have necessarily found him had we not been turning over every single rock," Sarah reflects. This development aligns perfectly with Route 11's original vision of being regional, local, and sustainable. They already work with local potato growers in Dayton, Virginia, and certified organic sweet potato growers in Mattaponi, Virginia. Adding a sunflower oil supplier completes the circle. The Sweet Spot of Growth Route 11 now employs 53 people and operates on a four-day, 10-hour workweek. They cook during the day, with no Saturday or night shifts. This schedule reflects a deliberate choice about growth and quality of life. "We could add another shift if we wanted to," Sarah acknowledges. However, additional shifts mean accelerated equipment wear, increased maintenance costs, and the prospect of 2 a.m. phone calls about breakdowns. "That's the beauty of having your own business," she says. "You can make decisions like that. We know what we can manage." This philosophy recognizes a truth many businesses miss: there's a profitability sweet spot. Beyond a certain point, scaling up means doing more work for proportionally less profit. Route 11 has found their equilibrium—large enough to matter to suppliers, small enough to maintain quality and control. Instead of adding shifts, they've focused on optimization. Recent investments include a bigger water line for faster cleaning, an additional warehouse for better organization, and new oil tanks for receiving directly from farmers. These improvements help them "eek out more pallets of product" without fundamentally changing their operational model. Retail and Tourism: The Other Revenue Stream While wholesale accounts like Costco generate significant volume, Route 11's retail operation remains vital. The facility welcomes visitors who tour the production area, purchase chips, and browse merchandise including t-shirts and tins. The company ships nationwide, serving customers far beyond their regional grocery footprint. This retail presence serves as their primary marketing channel. People experience the product, see how it's made, and become evangelists. The model has proven so successful that Mount Jackson now hosts an annual Tater Fest—a potato-themed festival celebrating the town's most famous product. Lessons from the Trenches When asked what advice she'd give aspiring food manufacturers, Sarah's immediate response is characteristically honest: "Don't do it. Whatever you do." Then she elaborates more seriously. Small business ownership is all-consuming, like having children. Everything that can go wrong does go wrong. Success requires time, money, deep pockets, and support systems. Sarah deliberately avoided investors, unwilling to be "enslaved" to return-on-investment demands or have others dictating shortcuts for profit. Realism matters, but so does a touch of delusion. "If I had been realistic, I never would've done it," Sarah admits. Vision must balance with number-crunching. She credits the Small Business Development Center where Bill helped her develop a business plan and understand concepts like breakeven points. The timeline proves sobering: Route 11 took nearly seven years to break even. During that period, Sarah worked part-time at a pizzeria while her co-founder worked as a line cook at the Wayside Inn. They put every dollar back into the business, personally making no money. "You have to be in your twenties," Sarah jokes. The energy and resilience required make this a young person's game. When people call seeking mentorship while envisioning running their company from a beach in St. Barts, Sarah's response is blunt: "No, sorry. If you're already envisioning yourself running your company from the beach, you probably should not even start." Manufacturing demands on-site presence. It's like being a conductor, orchestrating multiple moving parts simultaneously. Customers calling with problems don't want to hear ocean waves in the background. Looking Ahead Route 11's future involves maintaining and growing thoughtfully. The pandemic forced a holding pattern, but Sarah feels ready to resume trade shows and active selling now that they've optimized production capacity. Challenges loom, particularly federal government layoffs affecting the DC market—a significant customer base for Route 11. Many restaurants are closing due to reduced lunch business, and Route 11 has been part of that ecosystem. Adaptation will be necessary. Yet Route 11's greatest strength remains reliability. "The most important thing about selling to somebody is that you're reliable," Sarah emphasizes. Potato chips move quickly, and if you can't deliver on time, customers find alternatives. Route 11's commitment to reliability has built trust that transcends market fluctuations. From wooden floors and garden rakes to Costco shelves and 53 employees, Route 11 Potato Chips embodies the American manufacturing dream—not the fantasy version where entrepreneurs run companies from tropical beaches, but the real version requiring grit, adaptability, community support, and an unwavering commitment to quality. As Cohen surveys her 20,000-square-foot facility, the journey from that cramped Middletown feed store seems both improbable and inevitable. "It's just a very interesting story," she says with characteristic understatement. For anyone who's ever tasted a Route 11 chip—crispy, perfectly salted, tasting unmistakably like actual potatoes—the story is more than interesting. It's inspiring.

Manuel Rojas and his mother Grace Rojas are the owners of Foam Party Hats, which makes the iconic cheese grater hats Bears fans and players have been seen wearing during games against the Packers.

Send us a textIn the 1990s, Scotch whisky didn't just change flavors—it changed hands.For this week's episode, Kurt and Sarah dive into the business side of Scotch's comeback, from the rise of Diageo to the releases that shaped modern whisky culture. We unpack how the Classic Malts taught a generation how to drink Scotch, how the Rare Malts turned forgotten distilleries into legends, and why closures like Rosebank still stir strong emotions today.It's a story of big money, bold bets, nerdy treasures, and tough choices—where progress and loss often came hand in hand.Pour a dram and join us as we follow the money behind the magic of 1990s Scotch.

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Every day as I head into the office, I see a reminder that pro sports is big business. All I have to do is look at the brand new Nashville football stadium to realize how important sports are to our economy. We've spent more time worrying about a beautiful stadium than we have about putting a good team on the field. But right now, in football and basketball, they keep focusing more on offense. Anything to encourage more points on the scoreboard is an option. In the NBA, I remember when they finally added the three-point shot. It was all about scoring, but soon that may not be enough... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-69525854b4bf3').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-69525854b4bf3.modal.secondline-modal-69525854b4bf3").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });

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Zimbabwe will require foreign-owned businesses in some sectors to transfer majority control to Zimbabwean citizens within three years. It aims to uplift local enterprises, but critics say it will drive away foreign investment. AfricaLink host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena talks to economist Takudzwa Kudenga and DW correspondent Privilege Musvanhiri on how this policy may sink or save Zimbabwe's economy.

Our interview with Andrew Walker, director of research analysis for the Graduate Management Admission Council

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 07:43)The Brave New World of IVF and Surrogacy: This Chinese Billionaire Has Over 100 Children in the U.S. Through IVF and Surrogacy to Build His Own DynastyThe Chinese Billionaires Having Dozens of U.S.-Born Babies Via Surrogate by The Wall Street Journal (Katherine Long, Ben Foldy, Lingling Wei)Part II (07:43 – 20:28)The Commodification of Pregnancy and Babies: Surrogacy is Big Business, and It is Morally WrongPart III (20:28 – 23:12)One Child Only Revenge: And Billionaires Purchasing Babies is a Reaction to Historic Crackdowns on Families by ChinaPart IV (23:12 – 26:38)The Brave New World of Billionaires: There Have Never Been More Billionaires in the World Than Right NowThe World Has More Billionaires Than Ever by The Wall Street Journal (Juliet Chung)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

Welcome to Day 2 of the 12 Days of Big Business! ’Tis the season for traditions, and today we’re diving into a beautiful message we received on the Big Business Instagram. It’s all about creating meaningful traditions within your business Listen for the code word and enter on the NOVA WIN PAGE. The more code words you find, the more entries you have, the more chances you have to win the BIG BUSINESS CHRISTMAS BUNDLE.It’s simple: Listen daily to each new episode Find the code word Enter on the NOVA WIN PAGE Featuring prizes from:FaytLUSHSundae BodyThe Breakout HackBouf HaircareRuss EnergyFunday Natural SweetsAl.ive BodyDon’t miss a day, don’t miss a code word, and don’t miss your chance to finish the year with a win this Christmas. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From finally nailing a summer that actually felt like a break, to navigating leadership challenges, hiring a team, losing an entire Threads account (yes, really), and completely rethinking how I want to support clients in 2026… this is a very real look at what growth actually feels like. This episode is an honest conversation about seasons, discomfort, and the mindset shifts required when your business is evolving faster than you expected.You'll hear why I'm letting discomfort lead me into the new year, the huge lessons that came through eclipse season (because it did NOT hold back), and what I've been quietly building inside Dreamium, Parade, and the Mastermind. Think of this as us settling in with a cuppa for the most honest business debrief you've heard in a while.If you've been feeling stretched, challenged, or like you're “in between versions” right now, this episode will remind you that you're not behind, you're in transition, and transitions are where the magic happens.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow I accidentally turned a planned summer break into a four-month podcast pause—and why it was the best thing for my creativity The system that finally helped me win at summer holidays as a business-owning mumWhy September knocked me sideways (leadership challenges, mindset tests, and a very dramatic Threads account deletion) The behind-the-scenes updates: Dreamium, Parade, the new Mastermind, and what I'm building nextHow I'm approaching 2026 with more discipline, less noise, and a willingness to be deeply uncomfortable"If you want to grow, you've got to get uncomfortable. That's a big thing I've learned in the last few months." Step into my festival world...

We are giving back this year on Big Business with The 12 Days Of Big Business!!! We are releasing 12 days of content starting on Friday 12th December, and within each episode is a secret code word. Listen for the code word and enter on the NOVA WIN PAGE. The more code words you find, the more entries you have, the more chances you have to win the BIG BUSINESS CHRISTMAS BUNDLE. It’s simple: Listen daily to each new episode Find the code word Enter on the NOVA WIN PAGE Featuring prizes from: FaytLUSHSundae BodyThe Breakout HackBouf HaircareRuss EnergyFunday Natural SweetsAl.ive Body Don’t miss a day, don’t miss a code word, and don’t miss your chance to finish the year with a win this Christmas. Let the 12 Days of Big Business begin!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rosie provides an update on the current demolition of the Flemington Public Housing Tower and the small rallies and communities still fighting agaisnt Homes Victoria as well as sits down with Christian Downie to discuss his part in co-authoring new book: "Climate Obstruction: A Global Assessment", all about exploring Big Tech, Big Ag, Big Business and Big Oil's place in slowing and sabotaging meaningul action to address the climate crises. Shae continues our deep dive in climate misinformation and disinformation by sitting down and talking with Philip Newell, chairperson from Climate Action Against Disinformation, about their work in holding Big Tech responsible for their part in disseminating climate mis/disinformation. Lastly, Shae and Bella discuss their thoughts on Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee's opinion article "A Ghost's Life" on alternative ways to interact and receive climate information outside of news and science in wake of a sea of mis/disinformation online. If you're interested in attending GMA's Music Meetup this Sunday, 14.12.2025, this is the link to RSVP.A huge thank you to our guests on today's program, Christian Downie, Philip Newell as well as Duff, Captain Kangaroo (Jim), Sandra & newly recent 3CR subscriber Charlotte.

We are so excited for this episode of Big Business. Today Britt sits down with Rowena Bird, the legendary co-founder and creative force behind the global brand lush LUSH. Rowena shares the wild early days of opening the very first Lush stores (including dragging her carpenter boyfriend in to help, who she then married), and reveals the origins of Lush’s ethical buying philosophy, why “going naked” with packaging became a global movement and how the brand still continues to dominate with ZERO use of social media. It’s an inspiring, deeply human conversation about creativity, ethics, risk-taking, and building a global brand that never sold out its values. This is as raw as it gets. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billetpriserne til koncerter stiger og stiger, og det er der flere gode grunde til. Dels skal musikerne tjene deres penge på live-optræden, dels sidder få, store firmaer på en større og større del af værdikæden. Vært: Morten Runge Medvirkende: Kristoffer Buck Bramsen: Direktør for Poolen og bestyrelsesformand i Pumpehuset Karin Mørch: Journalist på DR Udland Lars Bom: Skuespiller og kirkesanger Lars-Martin Sørensen: Filmhistoriker og forskningsleder på DFI Thomas Vigild: Leder af DADIU Mathias Riis Andersen: Computerspiludvikler Mynte Vesti: Computerspiludvikler Producer: David Jacobsen Turner Redaktør: Lasse Lauridsen

Burnout- it's not a place we want to be. But when you're juggling all of the plates, it can creep up on you more quicklly than you think. And it's not an easy place to break free from. On this week's episode of Courage & Chaos, I'm chatting with Sarah Williamson- feelow burnout survivor and solopreneur who is passionate about sharing her experience and how she made changes to her business and her life to help navigate through the overwhelm and to a much happier place.We each share the story of how we got from stressed to burnout: and the things we did to work our way out of it. There's lots of very honest chat, advice and ideas for tackling overwhelm and trying to keep burnout mode at bay (or stop yourself from going there again, if you, like us, have been there before). Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!Episode Links: Connect with my guest:Sarah Williamson: Email & Content Marketing ExpertInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourethicalmarketerWebsite: https://yourethicalmarketer.co.uk/Connect with me: Rhiannon Louden: Mentor, Speaker & Photographer, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.ukSubstack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/ Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

We are so excited to have Daniel Kitay on today's episode of Big Business. Daniel is the Founder & CEO of FUNDAY Natural Sweets, Australia’s #1 and fastest-growing better-for-you lolly brand. FUNDAY has flipped the confectionery category on its head with no-sugar-added lollies that are fun, nostalgic and actually good for you. Daniel has turned FUNDAY into a disruptive force in confectionery, building both a beloved brand and a people-first culture. Stocked in Woolworths, Coles, Chemist Warehouse, Costco, 7-Eleven and more - FUNDAY is now expanding globally. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE Follow FUNDAY on: Instagram - @fundaysweets Shop their sweets range HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Elle Beattie Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Adviser's What's Making Headlines podcast, your go-to source for the week's biggest stories in finance and real estate, distilled into bite-sized insights. Join host Annie Kane and commercial writer Ben Squires as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: Why commercial finance is the buzz of the moment What's blowing out lender turnaround times Athena's bridging finance innovation And much more!

The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses claim they're built on spirituality; a theocratic infrastructure that goes back to Jesus and the apostles in the first century. So why does it look like a modern day corporate environment, including sales people, middle management and more? TWITTER: @exjwpodcastINSTAGRAM: survivingparadisepodcast

Today's guest is a serial entrepreneur whose innovative microtech platform brings the frontline to the forefront. His name is Tucker Graves, the CEO and co-founder of Pineapple Academy. Since 2018 he has supported deskless teams to get job ready…faster. Using short, role-specific videos precision tailored to a range of industries, he's doing more than training. He's leading a movement that redefines how organizations build culture and support their teams, one employee at a time.Website: https://pineappleacademy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pineappleacademyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tucker.graves.3/Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9uAk-oh8V24

Are you making a big business transition? In today's episode, I'm joined by photographers Melissa Arlena and Alison Bell, both experts in moving your business and making brand pivots. We're diving into each of their experiences with starting over in new locations, plus their tips for navigating transitions through preparation and confidence. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it's like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you're trying to find balance in this exciting place you're in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. This episode is brought to you by my new free quiz, What's Your Photographer Marketing Personality? This quiz is designed to identify your strengths when it comes to marketing, plus what might be holding you back. If you're ready to say goodbye to overwhelm, exhaustion, and dead ends when it comes to your marketing, take the quiz today. Review the Show Notes: Get to know Alison and Melissa (0:50)Big business changes: Alison's story (3:06)Big business changes: Melissa's story (8:07)Preparing ahead of time for a big transition (13:46)Red flags to watch for during your transition (21:34)Being the beginner again (26:08)The timeline of starting over (27:55)What did and didn't work in transitions over the years (33:14)For the photographer stuck in planning paralyzation (38:28)Rapid-fire questions (40:28)Mentioned in this Episode:Keep It Moving Podcast: pictureperfectrankings.com/photography-podcastConnect with Melissa:Instagram: instagram.com/pictureperfectrankingsWebsite: pictureperfectrankings.comConnect with Alison:Instagram: instagram.com/alisonbellphotogWebsite: alisonbell.co Connect with Sabrina:What's Your Photographer Marketing Personality? Quiz: sabrinagebhardt.com/marketing-quizInstagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We love spilling the tea on Big Business, but we tend to get an little extra juicy on the bonus episodes... and today is no exception. Britt is giving you the stone cold truth when it comes to her social life at work, or lack there of. Despite what social media portrays Britt has some pretty strict boundaries. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Clayton J. Baker – Geoengineering emerges as a massive and controversial industry, with hundreds of startups across North America backed by billions in funding. From elite universities to major government agencies, powerful players drive this environmental manipulation. Dr. Clayton J. Baker exposes the scope, the money, and the urgent calls for action to end these dangerous programs...

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Clayton J. Baker – Geoengineering emerges as a massive and controversial industry, with hundreds of startups across North America backed by billions in funding. From elite universities to major government agencies, powerful players drive this environmental manipulation. Dr. Clayton J. Baker exposes the scope, the money, and the urgent calls for action to end these dangerous programs...

Caitlin Legacki joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career in political communications, starting her own firm and her recent article in The Wall Street Journal explaining why Democrats need to change their relationship with big business.

 New York City is poised to elect a new mayor, and the choice may have national implications. Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani continues to hold a large lead in our new poll over both Republican Curtis Sliwa and Democrat-turned-independent Andrew Cuomo. We're digging into the crosstabs to explain why the old rules of multi-ethnic coalition building in city elections may not hold any longer.Next, make sure to check out this part of the episode on YouTube because, for Halloween, we dressed up in some odd costumes. But it's not all fun, games, and candy. We're looking at the data about who celebrates, how, and why Halloween has become a big business.Finally, we're sticking with the spooky for the fun fact -- what's YOUR favorite scary movie? A few of ours didn't make the list. Boo (hoo). Watch the Halloween extravaganza on our YouTube channel.

How can investors compel companies to pay the “real” living wage and stop selling foods that make us obese? Can anyone with a pension put pressure on businesses? Why are American fund managers so scared of Trump? Robert speaks to Catherine Howarth, Chief Executive of ShareAction, the leading European NGO that tries to make big business act responsibly. Get started today at https://www.HubSpot.com  Find out how Google AI is helping fuel the UK's growth and transformation at https://www.goo.gle/10stories Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠restismoney@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠⁠⁠goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

L’Objet founder Elad Yifrach talks about the value of materiality in design, smart collaborations and growing a luxury decor brand celebrated for its commitment to craftsmanship. Plus: we meet the boss of Kachimode, a Japanese firm that investigates whether real estate properties are haunted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why have CEOs been so eager to bend the knee? How are tariffs actually affecting the economy? Is the next major financial crisis already underway? New York Times financial columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin stops by the studio to talk to Lovett about our weird economy under Trump 2.0. They discuss big business's refusal to stand up to Trump, the prospect of a crypto-crash big enough to tank the U.S. economy, and why this moment is eerily similar to the stock market crash that kicked off the Great Depression, which Sorkin writes about in his new book 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History and How It Shattered a Nation.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.  Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you ever felt like you had to build a huge team just to make more money or be seen as “successful”? I've been there too—and in this episode, I'm about to set you free from that myth.I'm breaking down the Solo Agent CEO Method™—the same framework I teach my clients who scale to multiple six and seven figures without the chaos of managing 10, 20, or 100 people. Because the truth is, you don't need more agents… you need better systems, structure, and strategy.If you're a solo agent, entrepreneur, or leader who's ready to build a profitable, lean business that actually gives you freedom, this episode will change how you think about leverage forever.✨ Things I Cover:Why “bigger” isn't always better—and what to focus on insteadThe 4-part framework of the Solo Agent CEO Method™Systems that act as your invisible team (and never sleep!)How your content can become your 24/7 salesforceThe key mindset shift from salesperson to CEOSimple questions to simplify your business and scale smarter If you're ready to stop overcomplicating your business and start scaling smart, DM me on Instagram @itsraquelq with the word CEO or check the show notes to join my Agent CEO Accelerator—where I'll walk you through how to scale lean, profitable, and free.Because you don't need a big team… you need an amazing system.---Thank you for joining me on this episode of The Raquel Show, and remember, keep pushing your limits to achieve your goals.For updates and collaborations or opportunities, go to www.LetsPlayBigger.comFind more resources on our websitehttps://raquelq.com/podcast/Follow Raquel on Raquel Quinet's socials:Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInCheck Out Our2025 Play Bigger EventsApply to be in our Play Bigger MastermindGrow Your Real Estate Business with Real BrokerageJoin our Facebook Play Bigger Community

Ralph welcomes Andy Shallal of Busboys and Poets to discuss his new memoir, “A Seat at the Table: The Making of Busboys and Poets.” Then, Ralph speaks to business consultant and activist Bennett Freeman about why Big Business isn't standing up to the Trump Administration.Andy Shallal is an activist, artist and social entrepreneur. Mr. Shallal is the founder and proprietor of Busboys and Poets restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area, which feature prominent speakers, poets and authors and provide a venue for social and political activism. He is also co-founder of The Peace Cafe and a member of the board of trustees for The Institute for Policy Studies. He is the author of the new book A Seat at the Table: The Making of Busboys and Poets.I've called Andy Shallal “democracy's restaurateur”, and he really fits the bill.Ralph NaderActivism is the best antidote to depression. It's really hard to be able to sit back—and especially now with social media and everything else that's right at your fingertips, to be able to watch the little babies being snipered and their limbs being chopped up. And it just feels so, so horrific. And the only way you can really be able to make sense of it—if there's any way to make sense of it—is to continue to fight for a better world.Andy ShallalSince, of course, October 7th opened up a whole new thing for activists and really exposed in a very stark way the myth of “Western civilization,” the idea of how obvious the lies and the deceit that's been happening, and the power of the military industrial complex that we've been warned about over the years I think [a new understanding is] taking shape right now, and we're starting to understand it more and more. And as I think we are trying to free Gaza and free Palestine, at the same time I think Gaza and Palestine are freeing us to be able to understand our system better.Andy ShallalOne of the things that I find is necessary for movements to be sustained is to have joy. You've got to have opportunities for joy. You got to have opportunities for people to actually have fun together, really feel like they're part of a community. Because a lot of times, the work we do isn't—well, it's soul-sucking work, you know, and you need to have those opportunities to be able to refuel and re-energize.Andy ShallalBennett Freeman is principal of Bennett Freeman Associates, where he advises multinational corporations, international institutions, and NGOs on policy and strategy related to human rights and labour rights. Mr. Freeman was founding chair of the advisory board for Global Witness (an investigative, campaigning organisation that challenges the power of climate-wrecking companies). He was also founding trustee of the Institute for Human Rights and Business, co-founder of the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark, and co-founder of the Global Network Initiative. He served on the governing board of the Natural Resource Governance Institute, as well as the board of Oxfam America. Mr. Freeman was the lead author of “Shared Space Under Pressure: Business Support for Civic Freedoms and Human Rights Defenders.”[Ralph,] you correctly characterize the silence and obeisance of much of corporate America (not least the tech CEOs) so far this year. I would use another pair of words as well to characterize their stance, which I think during the campaign last year in 2024 was: complacency, [and] I think the complacency now has become complicity in a dramatic, historic, democratic backsliding in the United States with the erosion of rule of law and our constitutional democracy.Bennett FreemanAt the end of the day, I'm much more interested in democratic governance based on rule of law and fair elections than I am in what corporate America has to say. But they have a stake now. And I think that those of us who have tried to promote corporate responsibility (and in Ralph's case and many others, to impose corporate accountability) have to continue this work. And we've got to engage corporate America without illusions, but with still aspirations to try to get them back to support—in a nonpartisan or bipartisan way—the fundamentals of what our country is supposed to be about.Bennett FreemanNews 10/10/25* Two polls came out this past week which reveal key data points about Americans' views on Israel. First, a Washington Post poll of American Jews, published October 6th and covering September 2-9th, shows that 61% say Israel has committed “war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza.” This nearly two-thirds majority should put the lie to the canard that American Jews monolithically support Israel's actions in Gaza. They don't. Furthermore, 39% say Israel has committed “Genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.” Some contend these numbers might be higher if the question was worded slightly differently, for example asking in the present tense whether Israel is committing genocide, rather than in the past tense. Regardless, while this result is slightly less than a majority, it certainly proves that a substantial share of American Jews do believe that Isreal is guilty of the crime of genocide. Astute politicians should take note.* Another survey that shrewd pols should consider is the Institute for Middle East Understanding Policy Project (IMEU) poll released October 3rd. In this poll, 43% of respondents identified “U.S. foreign policy and relations with Israel” as an issue that will play a role in their 2026 Democratic primary vote. As for more ambitious Democrats, 71% said they would be more likely to vote for “A candidate for president who voted to withhold weapons to Israel,” compared to just 10% who said the same about “A candidate who voted against withholding weapons to Israel.” The numbers are cut and dried.* Last week, CBS confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu “directly approved military operations on two vessels,” in the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. According to this report, Netanyahu ordered Israeli forces to “[launch] drones from a submarine and [drop] incendiary devices onto the boats that were moored outside the Tunisian port of Sidi Bou Said.” As this report notes, “Under international humanitarian law and the law of armed conflict, the use of incendiary weapons against a civilian population or civilian objects is prohibited in all circumstances.” Put simply, this attack amounted to a war crime. In a statement, the Global Sumud Flotilla wrote “Confirmation of Israeli involvement…simply lay[s] bare a pattern of arrogance and impunity so grotesque that it cannot escape eventual reckoning.” The flotilla was intercepted off the coast of Gaza last week and over 400 activists were detained in Israeli custody. Many have alleged mistreatment, with Turkish activist Ersin Çelik claiming guards “dragged [Greta Thunberg] by her hair before our eyes, beat her, and forced her to kiss the Israeli flag.”* Unfortunately, this is the last news critical of Israel we can expect to see from CBS for a long time. On October 6th, CNN reported that Paramount will officially acquire The Free Press for $150 million and appoint its founder, Bari Weiss, the editor-in-chief of CBS News. This position was created specifically for Weiss. According to Paramount, in this role, Weiss will “shape editorial priorities, champion core values across platforms, and lead innovation in how the organization reports and delivers the news.” In an interview with Democracy Now!, journalist David Klion of the Nation and Jewish Currents, said Weiss, “has presented herself as a champion of free speech…But in reality, she has a 20-year history of suppressing speech that she finds objectionable, especially when it's speech championing the rights of Palestinians and criticizing the state of Israel.”* Meanwhile in Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum called for the immediate repatriation of the six Mexican nationals among the Gaza aid flotilla participants following their detention by Israeli forces, per Mexico News Daily. Following a speech by the Mexican president, the foreign ministry wrote that Mexican Embassy officials had gone to Ashdod, where the activists were being held, to “directly verify the conditions on the ground, request consular access, and ensure that … [the] safety and integrity [of the Mexicans] is respected, in accordance with applicable international law.” Notably, President Trump has made no such moves to publicly demand the return of, or even lawful treatment of, the Americans on board these vessels. Perhaps this is a contributing factor to Sheinbaum's stunning 78% approval in a recent El País poll, which shows her not just overwhelmingly popular among her own party's base but even among those registered to competing parties. According to this poll, 73% of PAN members, 72% of PRI members, 70% of MC members, and 59% of voters with no party preference approve of her performance in office. These numbers are frankly unimaginable in America, but so are the achievements Sheinbaum has delivered in her short time in power.* Turning to Congress, Representatives Mark Pocan, Pramila Jayapal and Jared Huffman have authored a letter expressing “grave concerns,” regarding President Trump's executive order designating “Antifa” as a Domestic Terrorist Organization, calling for the order and accompanying memorandum, known as NSPM-7 to be “immediately rescinded,” according to the related press release. In the letter, the members warn “the sweeping language and broad authority in these directives pose serious constitutional, statutory, and civil liberties risks, especially if used to target political dissent, protest, or ideological speech.” The members also note that the memo “characterizes ‘anti-capitalism' as a hallmark of violent behavior without explaining the term…[allowing] officials to potentially treat Americans as domestic terrorists for something as routine as organizing a local boycott or operating an employee-owned business.” Perhaps most critically, they write “These actions are illegal, and…We stand ready to take legislative action should you fail,” to rescind the order.* In St. Louis, former Congresswoman Cori Bush is running to take back her seat. Bush, who came to prominence as an activist during the 2014 Ferguson protests and eventually primaried 10-term incumbent Congressman Lacy Clay, was ousted in a close 2024 primary by prosecutor Wesley Bell. According to POLITICO, Bell received $8 million dollars from AIPAC during that campaign; the pro-Israel PAC had identified Bush, along with former Congressman Jamaal Bowman, as key targets because of their pro-Palestine positions.* Of course, for the time being, Congressional deadlock is keeping the federal government in a shutdown. One symptom of this shutdown surfaced in Los Angeles this week, when dozens of flights into and out of Hollywood Burbank Airport were delayed or canceled because its air traffic control tower was temporarily unstaffed, the LA Times reports. Staffing shortages also caused delays at Newark Liberty International Airport, Denver International Airport and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. This report added that the Federal Aviation Administration “warned of more disruption at airports due to staff shortages as a result of the government shutdown.” Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, said in a joint press conference with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, “We need to bring this shutdown to a close, so that the [FAA] and the committed aviation safety professionals can put this distraction behind us and completely focus on their vital work…We do not have the luxury of time.”* More troubling signs are emerging in the economy as well. For months now, analysts have warned that the U.S. is not just on the brink of a recession, but rather already in one – it is just being masked by the massive speculative bubble of AI. Back in August, Axios reported that “excitement over artificial intelligence…is clouding recessionary signals in more cyclical corners of the market,” citing longer lengths of unemployment and slower hiring. Now, the AI bubble is reaching epic proportions. According to the Financial Times, “AI spending by companies now accounts for a 40 per cent share of US GDP growth this year,” while the Financial Post reports AI companies have accounted for 80 per cent of the gains in U.S. stocks so far in 2025. Given the market's reliance on AI speculation, the economic damage if that bubble bursts whilst the economy is on such unstable footing could be catastrophic.* Finally, for some good news, a new California law is aiming to regulate the noise level of advertisements on streaming services. The Guardian reports the new legislation, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, “forces the powerful streaming platforms to comply with existing regulations that have barred television broadcasters from bombarding the eardrums of viewers with overly loud commercials since 2010.” According to this story, the bill was sponsored by State Senator Tom Umberg, whose newborn child was consistently awoken by overloud ads. As the Guardian notes, “Since so many of the streaming platforms are based in California, the new state bill could set a national standard and lower volumes across the country.” Rest assured industry will strike back at this law somehow, but it remains to be seen how they will argue for their right to blast ads at consumers at outrageous volumes.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

The number of people held in immigration detention centers in the U.S. has exploded in recent years, reaching record highs under multiple administrations. And thanks to the Republican-led budget bill that became law in July, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has seen a major influx of federal funding, further fueling the expansion of detentions. Professor Nancy Hiemstra explains how detention became a multi-billion-dollar industry, breaking down who profits, who pays, and how communities across the country, not just along the border, have become tied to detention economies.  For more on this topic: Check out Hiemstra's book with co-author Deirdre Conlon, Immigration Detention Inc.: The Big Business of Locking up Migrants Read the op-ed they co-authored in Newsweek: People Will Die at Alligator Alcatraz Read their SSN brief: How Expanded Migrant Detention Drives Profiteering and Leads to Tougher Immigration Policies  

Patti and Pottymouth have entered the “there's always next year” phase of mourning Wildcard losses and have moved on to pondering such issues as “The Blue Jays wouldn't have to visit the White House.” In our hearts we are simultaneously rooting for a SEA/MIL WS matchup and knocking on all the wood. In our “made it to postseason” boyfriend world we have elder statesmen counseling the kids, Ernie and Jackson lighting things up, and Ben Fricking Rice. In our Police Blotter: Fans Behaving Badly, we have BOS fans harassing Cam Schlittler's family online, and the man LIVES in Boston. He seemed to channel his reaction constructively. Although ARAMARK delights PHI fans with its 9-9-9 box of moderation and thematic treats like Bader Tots, it's really quite a corporate horror with its retaliation against unionized ballpark workers and its contract with approximately 100 detention centers. On a related note, LAD majority owner Mark Walter has profited handsomely from enormous private prison contracts with ICE as well as connections to technology tracking immigrants. We salute Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson, who has a platform we can get behind even before she crosstrains with the Mariners in her campaign slogan, “The Big Dumper's City Needs Public Bathrooms.” Pottymouth would very much like you to read Immigration Detention Inc., The Big Business of Locking Up Immigrants, Nancy Hiemstra & Diedre Conlon.We say, “Sympathy wooze,” “porn management,” and “the burrito came in later.” Fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith, get boosted, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available!  They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth. 

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On Friday we learned that according to President Donald Trump, when coverage is negative, "It's no longer free speech."  And it seems he's not alone. There's a growing sentiment within the Republican Party, which currently controls the White House and both Chambers of Congress, that actually, free speech doesn't apply if you say mean things about Republicans. This is all in regards to ABC pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from its usual spot in the nightly lineup, after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said that Kimmel should face repercussions for comments regarding the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. On this episode, we discuss why the suspension of a late-night talk show host isn't just about a late-night talk show host. It's about speech, and what you can, and apparently can't, say on television. To talk more about the media machinations that got Jimmy Kimmel pushed off the air, and the chilling effect of the FCC's implied threats, we spoke to Brian Stelter, media analyst for CNN. And in headlines, a federal judge in Florida tosses out Trump's $15-billion dollar defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, the United Kingdom, Australia, Portugal and Canada formally recognize a Palestinian state, and new H1-B applicants will have to pay an extra $100,000 fee for their visas.Show Notes:Check out Brian's recent story: https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/20/media/trump-kimmel-disney-bob-iger-abc-fccCall Congress – 202-224-3121Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday 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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My OG comedy mentor Akintunde joins the Hot Breathiverse to share his 30+ years of comedy experience. We dive deep on the business of comedy and how to monetize your funny TODAY.One of my favorite quotes is "every piece of content is digital real estate you can monetize." This episode will change your approach to the comedy business and help you get paid faster. Join his contest here: searchfortheone.comhttps://joke-farm.com/Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpodTip Joel here: Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/joel-byarsPayPal: paypal.me/JoelByarsComedy

In our lively chat, we dive into a smorgasbord of topics, from the accessibility of musical instruments (which we still can't play) to our childhood attempts at entrepreneurship with lemonade stands and school fundraisers (spoiler: we didn't make millions). We even touch on the spiritual side of certain instruments, though our spiritual journey mostly involves trying not to trip over them. Our conversation is peppered with laughter as we reflect on the simple joys and creative chaos of childhood, which somehow shaped our understanding of business and community (or at least that's what we tell ourselves). We share hilarious tales of our childhood food escapades, including bizarre ice cream flavors and culinary misadventures at fairs and street vendors. We also reminisce about cruise ship life, discussing the glamorous (or not-so-glamorous) life of performers on board, and wax nostalgic about our favorite video games, which we still play with the same enthusiasm as when we were kids. It's a conversation filled with laughter, insights, and a healthy dose of self-mockery about our personal tastes and experiences.

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Nancy Hiemstra and Deirdre Conlon join us to discuss their new book, "Immigration Detention, Inc.: The Big Business of Locking up Migrants" from Pluto Press. "The Moment of Truth" with Jeff Dorchen follows the interview. Check out Nancy and Deirdre's book here: https://www.plutobooks.com/product/immigration-detention-inc/ Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishell Please rate and review This Is Hell! wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps the show ascend the algorithm to reach new listeners.