Podcast appearances and mentions of Brad Smith

I was so excited to put this funny, unfiltered conversation out into the world—but in the rush of things, the last part of our chat didn't make it into the original release. So here it is, the full version of my episode with Brad Smith—because it's just too good not to share again.We unpack some of the wildest recent moments in pop culture—like a CEO's meltdown at a Coldplay concert and the drama heating up around The Golden Bachelor. We get into the good, the bad, and the hilarious sides of reality TV, share behind-the-scenes stories, and open up about some deeply personal topics, including fertility and the pressures women face. It's real, honest, and full of laughs—just the way I like it.@BradCSmith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Summary:Welcome back! In this episode, I sit down with Brad Smith—entrepreneur, content strategist, and the mind behind an innovative content house that's flipping the script on how service-based businesses build authority and trust. Brad shares how he's turning podcasting and video production into business-building machines, even for those too nervous to hit record. We dive into real, actionable strategies for content creation, internal podcasting, scaling without losing authenticity, and why the future belongs to businesses that can be both personal and operationally smart.This one's packed with real talk, no fluff—just raw insight on creating value, building systems, and staying true to your mission in a world drowning in fake hype.Key Highlights:- Content that Converts: Brad's content house gives nervous business owners a safe, high-quality space to create video and podcast content—no excuses, just results.- Internal Podcasts Are the Future: From HVAC techs to roofers, Brad explains why internal podcasts are the most underrated tool for training and scaling culture.- Action Over Theory: Brad's formula? Skip the hype. Deliver step-by-step, tactical content your audience can actually use. It's how he's winning on YouTube.- Scale with Boundaries: Distribution is key—but so is setting limits. Brad shares the hard truths about scalability, staying in your lane, and avoiding burnout.- Train the Host, Own the Brand: As Brad expands to multiple content house locations, he talks about systemizing the process—down to training interviewers and planning killer questions.- Be the Lighthouse: Forget one-hit wonders. Brad's mission is about building community, being consistent, and scaling human connection in a digital world.Final Tips:If you're building a service-based brand, stop waiting for confidence—create content anyway. Focus on consistency, clarity, and connection. Think small, scalable, and personal. Whether you're building a podcast, content house, or agency—do it with real intention, or don't do it at all.If this episode fired you up, share it with someone who needs a push to hit record. Let's keep building.

In this episode, I sit down with Brad Smith to unpack some of the wildest recent moments in pop culture—like a CEO's meltdown at a Coldplay concert and the drama heating up around The Golden Bachelor. We get into the good, the bad, and the hilarious sides of reality TV, share a few behind-the-scenes stories, and open up about some deeply personal topics, including fertility and the pressures women face. It's real, unfiltered, and full of laughs—just the way I like it.@bradcsmith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark kicks off hour 2 with Axios Reporter, Kerry Flynn, and they talk about CNN updating its FAST (Free ad-supported streaming television) channel with new host, Brad Smith, and will offer bite-sized and continuing news clips. Kerry unpacks it for us and explains how it will be a refreshed offering of CNN Headlines with exclusive programming. The FAST networks are gaining in crowd as we have ‘cord-nevers' aka people who never subscribed to cable. They also discuss how Max will yet again become HBO Max, and CNN is trying to leverage their brand to reach younger audiences where they are.

We welcome Maggie and Brad Smith of Catalyst Sports an amazing adaptive outdoor sports organization to the podcast! Maggie and Brad discuss how they got into mountain biking, falling in love with the sport and each other (They got married at Blankets Creek!) We unpack adaptive mountain biking from a gear, trail, and experience perspective. I learned sooo much from them and think we can all learn a ton on how to make this great sport and hobby more accessible to all to enjoy it. https://www.catalystsports.org/post/a-catalyst-love-story@team.mb.adventures on Instagram@catalyst_sports on Instagramhttps://www.sorbawoodstock.org/meet-the-board

Guest host Brad Smith spoke to Kevin Vuong, former MP and military officer about new numbers reveal 10,000-plus Ontario college layoffs, 600 programs cancelled or suspended over past year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Brad Smith and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1.RCMP charges military members with trying to create 'anti-government militia' and seize land: Does this plot prove Canada's top terror threat is home-grown, anti-government extremists, not foreign jihadists? 2. As Toronto teen lay dying, witness says the West Park Healthcare Centre ignored cries for help: Teen was shot, but died while the person who called 9-1-1 waited 6 mins and 43 seconds before the call was answered, how do we stop this pattern? Should a publicly funded healthcare centre be allowed to keep its doors shut to a bleeding teen because it “isn't an ER”? Do health-care staff have a moral (or legal) duty to give first aid outside the building? 3.Trump shrugs off questions over Epstein memo, calling them ‘a desecration': The Justice Department now says it won't release any more Epstein files, do you think there's more than meets the eye here? Case closed or a cover up? When Trump and Elon broke up one of the first things Elon did was say Trump was on the client list, but now there is no list? 4.Toronto police says it's reviewing this year's AFROFEST after arrests made and safety concerts raised: Two years in a row, third times the charm? What will it take to get it right next time? Police said they expected around 22,000 people but more than 30,000 showed up, what was the actual cap on people allowed to attend the event? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Brad Smith spoke with Dr. Barbara Perry, Director of the Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism about RCMP charges military members with trying to create 'anti-government militia' and seize land Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Brad Smith spoke to Janet Hurley, Toronto Star journalist and senior writer about 10,000-plus Ontario college layoffs, 600 programs cancelled or suspended over past year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host, Brad Smith spoke with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois “The Food Professor”, Senior Director of the AGRI-FOOD ANALYTICS LAB at Dalhousie University about lab grown meat banned in another State . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Brad Smith spoke with Dr. Barbara Perry, Director of the Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism about RCMP charges military members with trying to create 'anti-government militia' and seize land Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Brad Smith and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1.RCMP charges military members with trying to create 'anti-government militia' and seize land: Does this plot prove Canada's top terror threat is home-grown, anti-government extremists, not foreign jihadists? 2. As Toronto teen lay dying, witness says the West Park Healthcare Centre ignored cries for help: Teen was shot, but died while the person who called 9-1-1 waited 6 mins and 43 seconds before the call was answered, how do we stop this pattern? Should a publicly funded healthcare centre be allowed to keep its doors shut to a bleeding teen because it “isn't an ER”? Do health-care staff have a moral (or legal) duty to give first aid outside the building? 3.Trump shrugs off questions over Epstein memo, calling them ‘a desecration': The Justice Department now says it won't release any more Epstein files, do you think there's more than meets the eye here? Case closed or a cover up? When Trump and Elon broke up one of the first things Elon did was say Trump was on the client list, but now there is no list? 4.Toronto police says it's reviewing this year's AFROFEST after arrests made and safety concerts raised: Two years in a row, third times the charm? What will it take to get it right next time? Police said they expected around 22,000 people but more than 30,000 showed up, what was the actual cap on people allowed to attend the event? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host, Brad Smith spoke with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois “The Food Professor”, Senior Director of the AGRI-FOOD ANALYTICS LAB at Dalhousie University about lab grown meat banned in another State . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Brad Smith spoke to Kevin Vuong, former MP and military officer about new numbers reveal 10,000-plus Ontario college layoffs, 600 programs cancelled or suspended over past year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Brad Smith spoke to Janet Hurley, Toronto Star journalist and senior writer about 10,000-plus Ontario college layoffs, 600 programs cancelled or suspended over past year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Brad Smith spoke to James Pasternak Councillor Ward 6 York Centre – Downsview about Toronto's Rogers Stadium welcomes Coldplay, with crowd control ‘adjustments'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host, Brad Smith and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' , Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate, Discuss: 1.Ontario and Alberta sign agreements to study new pipeline, railway projects: Is this just performance from the Premiers or will this have a noticeable impact like cheaper gas? 2.Ex-CBC host Travis Dhanraj says he was ‘forced to resign,' slams public broadcaster in all-staff email: Is CBC silencing conservative voices or is he just not so great at his job? Have you ever worked at a toxic workplace?  3.Number of homeless in Toronto doubled in 3.5 years: 41% of respondents said they lost housing because they couldn't afford it, 88% said being provided with subsidized housing would get them off the streets, what's stopping the city and province from creating more subsidized housing and a rent freeze? Or if that's not the solution, what is? 4.Netanyahu surprises Trump with formal Nobel Peace Prize nomination during historic White House meeting: Should Trump get the noble peace prize? ceasefire between india and pakistan, syrian civil war over but not sure exactly what Trump's role was but he will take credit, if he plays a part in ending the conflicts between Ukraine and Russia as well as Israel and Gaza, shouldn't he get it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Brad Smith spoke with Dan Brounoff, Chief Meteorologist Newsradio 1080 KRLD about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Brad Smith spoke to James Pasternak Councillor Ward 6 York Centre – Downsview about Toronto's Rogers Stadium welcomes Coldplay, with crowd control ‘adjustments'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Brad Smith spoke with Dan Brounoff, Chief Meteorologist Newsradio 1080 KRLD about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host, Brad Smith and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' , Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate, Discuss: 1.Ontario and Alberta sign agreements to study new pipeline, railway projects: Is this just performance from the Premiers or will this have a noticeable impact like cheaper gas? 2.Ex-CBC host Travis Dhanraj says he was ‘forced to resign,' slams public broadcaster in all-staff email: Is CBC silencing conservative voices or is he just not so great at his job? Have you ever worked at a toxic workplace?  3.Number of homeless in Toronto doubled in 3.5 years: 41% of respondents said they lost housing because they couldn't afford it, 88% said being provided with subsidized housing would get them off the streets, what's stopping the city and province from creating more subsidized housing and a rent freeze? Or if that's not the solution, what is? 4.Netanyahu surprises Trump with formal Nobel Peace Prize nomination during historic White House meeting: Should Trump get the noble peace prize? ceasefire between india and pakistan, syrian civil war over but not sure exactly what Trump's role was but he will take credit, if he plays a part in ending the conflicts between Ukraine and Russia as well as Israel and Gaza, shouldn't he get it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Brad Smith, spoke with Alan Cross, Host of The Ongoing History of New Music, his blog A Journal of Musical Things about Oasis returns to the stage for the first time in 16 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host, Brad Smith spoke with Jake Silva, Manager at The-Iceman about the Toronto ice company spotlighted in Drake's new video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host, Brad Smith spoke to Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about Trump's ‘reciprocal' tariff pause is about to expire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host, Brad Smith spoke with Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association & Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist, former police inspector about Councillor Jon Burnside's Home Depot incident. He expressed his frustration with criminals who are let out on probation commit crimes then be sentenced to more probation. 2.Teenage boy dies after stabbing near Woodbine Beach: Lots of witnesses and cameras, any updates on this? Why are knives now the weapon of choice? Are youth programs not working? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Brad Smith, spoke with Alan Cross, Host of The Ongoing History of New Music, his blog A Journal of Musical Things about Oasis returns to the stage for the first time in 16 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host, Brad Smith spoke with Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association & Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist, former police inspector about Councillor Jon Burnside's Home Depot incident. He expressed his frustration with criminals who are let out on probation commit crimes then be sentenced to more probation. 2.Teenage boy dies after stabbing near Woodbine Beach: Lots of witnesses and cameras, any updates on this? Why are knives now the weapon of choice? Are youth programs not working? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host, Brad Smith spoke with Jake Silva, Manager at The-Iceman about the Toronto ice company spotlighted in Drake's new video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host, Brad Smith spoke to Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about Trump's ‘reciprocal' tariff pause is about to expire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yoko Oshima is Associate General Counsel of Corporate, External and Legal Affairs at Microsoft Japan. In this inspiring episode that spans continents, cultures, and cutting-edge technology, Yoko's journey is a masterclass in authentic leadership, purposeful career building, embracing opportunity and seeking support. Yoko shares powerful insights on adaptive leadership, the importance of being true to your values, and why seeking support is actually a sign of strength, not vulnerability.Whether you're navigating cultural shifts in your career, looking to embrace emerging technology, or seeking to lead with authenticity, Yoko's wisdom will resonate long after the episode ends.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to Apple Podcasts to leave a review and we'd love it if you would leave us a message here!In this episode you'll hear:How she overcame the cultural shift from being "blessed with opportunities" in Japan to proactively raising her hand in competitive New York law firmsWhy she turned down a permanent leadership role twice, and the crucial lesson this taught her about embracing opportunityThe innovative approach to helping legal teams adopt AI and why AI is like training a new associateHer favourite books and other fun facts About YokoYoko is Associate General Counsel of Microsoft and leads its Corporate, External Affairs in Japan. Before joining Microsoft in May 2021. she was with General Electric and her last role before the departure was the general counsel of GE Japan and GE Digital Asia. Before going in-house, she was in private practice, with Anderson Mori in Tokyo (first half) and Clearly Gottlieb, Steen and Hamilton LLP in New York (second half). She is qualified in Japan and the State of New York, USA. She has an LLB from Hitotsubashi University, a Master of Law from the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Law and Politics and an LLM from Harvard Law School. Committed to diversity and inclusion and the social impact, she is a board member of Lawyers for LGBT and Allies Network in Japan and a statutory auditor of Earth Company. She recharges through art, music, nature and family and friends.Connect with Yoko LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoko-oshima-36a7396/ LinksAdaptive Leadership: https://hbr.org/2020/09/5-principles-to-guide-adaptive-leadership  Tools and Weapons, Brad Smith: https://news.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/tools-and-weapons/ The Culture Map, Erin Meyers: https://erinmeyer.com/books/the-culture-map/ Connect with Catherine LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronair

Greg Brady and the panel of: Brad Smith, Former CFL player, TV Personality and in for Ben Mulroney David Clement, News Director The News Forum Discuss: 1.Ford apologizes to First Nations leaders for ‘hat in hand' comments: The Doug Ford apology - look, we can all apologize for things - explaining it away for how “emotional” Ford gets can't just be the only, or biggest reason for his language 2.Officials defend Liberal bill that would force hospitals, banks, hotels to hand over data: Is this justified, or does it strip away fundamental privacy rights? 3.Canada Post says it has reached a deal with 2nd-largest union CPAA: We've rarely ever cared less about a mass labour dispute - whether there was a strike, wasn't a strike - perhaps we only care because of the huge amount of $ tax dollars are spent on not reframing or reviving Canada Post, is that fair? 4. There's a profile on BlogTO of a successful drive-in theatre near Windsor where you can camp and stay over. Leads to the question - what happened to drive-ins? Didn't they work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A message from GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop: This episode of the GeekWire Podcast is unlike any we’ve done before. It touches on some of the most contentious and disputed issues in the tech industry, and in the world more broadly. It started with my curiosity and desire to understand something that happened in March, at GeekWire’s independent Microsoft @ 50 event. I was on stage interviewing Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith when the conversation was interrupted by a protester. The group behind the protest, called No Azure for Apartheid, represents current and former Microsoft employees who want the company to end its cloud computing and AI contracts with the Israeli military. They cite concerns over how they believe their work is being used by Israel. Addressing the larger issues raised by the group, Microsoft said in a May 15 post that it conducted internal and external reviews and “found no evidence to date that Microsoft’s Azure and AI technologies have been used to target or harm people in the conflict in Gaza.” After covering Microsoft’s statements and the group’s response — and seeing the continued protests unfold at Microsoft events — I decided to dig deeper and learn more. As part of that, I invited one of the organizers of No Azure for Apartheid to join me on this podcast, for a conversation about the motivations behind the group, their views on Microsoft’s responsibilities, and how the tech industry intersects with international conflicts. Our guest is software engineer Hossam Nasr, who was fired by Microsoft last year related to protests on the Microsoft campus. In fact, he was the first to protest inside the GeekWire event. What followed was a complex conversation — one that at times went beyond Microsoft’s role into broader political and ethical criticisms of Israel’s actions in Gaza. These are deeply polarizing issues, and we know there are strong, divergent opinions about them. I’ve added context conveying Microsoft’s responses, and noting areas where statements and characterizations about Israel, Palestine, and Gaza are the subject of dispute. The conversation includes detailed descriptions of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and some historical comparisons that some listeners may find disturbing or offensive. And lastly, we recorded this conversation in late May, before the latest developments in the Middle East. Related Links: Microsoft: Statement on the Issues Relating to Technology Services in Israel and Gaza Associated Press: As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies AP: Microsoft fires employees who organized vigil for Palestinians killed in Gaza +972: Leaked documents expose deep ties between Israeli army and Microsoft The Verge: Microsoft blocks emails that contain ‘Palestine’ after employee protests Guardian: Microsoft deepened ties with Israeli military to provide tech support during Gaza war Editing by Curt Milton. Read more at GeekWire.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Story of the Week (DR):Boeing Crash in India Is First Fatal Incident Involving a 787 Jet: Tragedy threatens to throw plane maker's fragile recovery into question MMBoeing stock slides after Air India 787 Dreamliner crashesAI Overviews hallucinates that Airbus, not Boeing, involved in fatal Air India crash One of the Dreamliners That Gave a Boeing Manager Nightmares Just CrashedWhistleblowers always warned that passengers would pay a price for Boeing's tyrannical corner-cutting, especially with the planes shipped overseas.Starbucks accelerates new staffing model to all company-owned North American storesStarbucks has launched its biggest hiring spree in history — aimed at finally tackling the number one gripe from frustrated customers. The recruitment blitz— adding as many as 85,000 workers across its 17,000 US locations — is a bold move aimed at slashing long wait times.CEO Brian Niccol, speaking to 14,000 store managers at a Las Vegas event on Wednesday, called it 'the biggest human capital investment in connection in the history of Starbucks.' Five years ago, Starbucks stores averaged 23 employees. Cost-cutting has since trimmed that number down to 18 to 19 — four to five fewer workers per location.Howard Schultz says he ‘did a cartwheel' when Starbucks CEO Niccol coined ‘back to Starbucks' strategyNETFLIX: 78% NO Jay Hoag“In accordance with the Company's director resignation policy, Mr. Hoag offered his resignation from the Board, conditioned upon Board acceptance. The Nominating and Governance Committee will consider Mr. Hoag's resignation and recommend to the Board regarding whether to accept or reject the resignation or take other action.”Jay Hoag chairs the Nomination CommitteeThe Nominating and Governance Committee met two times in 2024. Each member attended all the Nominating and Governance Committee meetings held in 2024, other than Mr. Hoag who did not attend one meeting.2024: 9% NO; 2023: 23% NO; 2020: 55% NO; 2017: 49% NO; 2014: 49.7% NO; 2011: 9% NOMGMT proposal to declassify the board 99.6% YESMGMT proposal to eliminate supermajority voting provisions 99.6% YESSay on Pay: 2023: 71% NO; 2022: 73% NOSHP Wins (22?)SHP Lobbying Activity Report/Political Disclosures (2 wins): 2022: 60% YES; 2021 80% YESSHP repeal classified board (6 wins): 2017: 63% YES; 2016: 83% YES; 2015: 80% YES; 2014: 82% YES; 2013: 88% YES; 2012: 78% YESSHP simple majority vote (9 wins): 2022: 58% YES; 2021: 90% YES; 2020: 73% YES; 2019: 88% YES; 2018: 84% YES; 2017: 63% YES; 2016: 82% YES; 2015: 80% YES; 2013: 81% YESSHP majority voting policy (4 wins): 2016: 87% YES; ; 2014: 82% YES; 2013: 81% YES; 2011: 72% YESSHP independent board chair: 2013 (1 win): 73% YESNetflix Director Jay C. Hoag sold 31,750 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,252.35, for a total value of $39,762,112.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 63,040 shares of the company's stock, valued at $78,948,144.Why Companies with More Female Board Members Have Better Workplace SafetyThat's the conclusion of “From the Boardroom to the Jobsite: Female Board Representation and Workplace Safety,” written by a pair of Notre Dame professors and a colleague from Villanova University. Examining government and corporate worker safety data from 266 companies between 2002 to 2011, the trio determined that the number of workplace accidents and injuries tended to be lower at businesses that had higher numbers of women on their boards.Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Rubrik's CEO let 800 employees sit in on board meetings — and he says it supercharged the companyFor the first seven to eight years of building the company, Rubrik's CEO opened board meetings to all staff.Bipul Sinha said as many as 800 staff members tuned in to these meetings.The data management firm went public in April 2024 and is worth $19 billion.MM: McDonald's downgraded on GLP-1 drug worries: Wall Street's top analyst calls MMAssholiest of the Week (MM):One story, three asshole options:Texas DRTexas Removes BlackRock From Energy Boycott Blacklist2022: Texas bans local, state government entities from doing business with firms that “boycott” fossil fuels““Our review focused on the boycott of energy companies…”Bills That Could Have Hurt Renewable Energy Die in Texas LegislatureTexas finalizes $1.8B to build solar, battery, and gas-powered microgrids2025: Texas Leads U.S. Renewable Energy Generation by a Country Mile - since 2019, renewable energy has nearly doubled to account for 30% of Texas energyBlackrockTexas Removes BlackRock From Energy Boycott Blacklist“BlackRock does not boycott fossil fuels — investing over $100 billion in Texas energy companies on behalf of our clients proves that.Fink letter to clients in 2020: Our role as a fiduciary is the foundation of BlackRock's culture. The commitments we are making today reflect our conviction that all investors – and particularly the millions of our clients who are saving for long-term goals like retirement – must seriously consider sustainability in their investments.As EU acts to stop greenwash, funds drop climate claims from their namesAn email BlackRock sent to clients on March 18, which it shared with Climate Home, said it had responded to the ESMA naming guidelines by changing the names of 56 funds worth $51bn to drop sustainability terms. An example it gave was dropping “ESG” from the BSF Systematic ESG World Equity Fund.How BlackRock's Larry Fink Won Over Donald TrumpBlackRock seeks dismissal of Texas antitrust case over coal productionBlackRock CEO Larry Fink not leaving anytime soon Did you forget about your board? Probably not… Blackrock voted for their own directors, including when those directors were in the bottom quartile for votes receivedBlackrock can even sway the vote on itself: Blackrock also owns 6.7% of itself through funds, primarily indexThe average vote FOR a BLK director is 97.3%, higher than the 96.4% US averageIn fact, the directors with the lowest votes elsewhere… got the highest votes at BLK?THREE founders on the board“Discrimination” in capital marketsX's Sales Pitch: Give Us Your Ad Business or We'll SueLate last year, Verizon Communications got an unusual message from a media company that wanted its business: Spend your ad dollars with us or we'll see you in court.It worked. Verizon, which hadn't advertised on X since 2022, pledged to spend at least $10 million this year on the platform, a person familiar with the matter said.2023: Elon, After Personally Driving Away Advertisers, Tells Them To Go Fuck Themselves (Repeatedly), And Says ‘Earth' Will ‘Judge' Them For Killing ExTwitterCanadian Tourists To The U.S. Down Nearly 40% In May, New Data SaysSUE CANADAHeadliniest of the WeekDR: BJ's Restaurant announces Lyle D Tick as new president and CEO AND ZRG Appoints Interim Talent Trailblazer Liz Dick to Board of Directors MM: Hulk Hogan wants to reimagine Hooters restaurants as his Real American Beer brand makes a new bid to save the chainWho Won the Week?DR: Jay Hoag: ignores shareholders while selling shares while pretending to be independentMM: I have a winner that doesn't know they're a winner - Polish investor Wiaczesław "Slava" Smołokowski, the owner of Polaroid. With Texas pushing Blackrock to its knees for discriminating against oil, the Robby Starbuck winning the war of discrimination against white men, and Elon Musk winning money for discriminating against Nazi platforms, Polaroid has a chance to sue Apple for discriminating against cameras with its phones, sue the state of Texas for divesting from Polaroid in 2001, and sue the US public for not buying printing cameras. . PredictionsDR: Jay Hoag does not attend the Nomination Committee meeting which is meant to accept or reject his resignation but since the other 3 committee members are too scared to act without him they sit and talk about Netflix's upcoming season of Stranger Things for 45 minutes until Brad Smith gets a text from Jay Hoag which simply reads: “Rjct”MM: Dave Calhoun boomerangs back to Boeing to save the day

Satya Nadella’s offhand remark at Build, about Elon Musk once interning at Microsoft, sparked a mystery that sent us digging through biographies and transcripts in search of confirmation. We also break down Microsoft’s new AI moves, announced this week at the company's Build developer conference, and consider what its agentic ambitions mean for tech jobs and the economy. Plus, a sharp warning from Microsoft President Brad Smith on Washington state’s fading focus on innovation. RELATED STORIES Elon and Satya, together again: Microsoft brings Musk’s xAI models to Azure, despite OpenAI feud Microsoft expands AI roster with Anthropic and xAI integrations, looking beyond OpenAI alliance Businessweek: Microsoft’s CEO on How AI Will Remake Every Company, Including His Washington state cuts back economic development program amid criticism of innovation approach ‘We better wake up’: Microsoft’s Brad Smith sounds alarm as state enacts controversial tax plan Washington governor approves new business taxes, acknowledges potential ‘unintended consequences’ With GeekWire co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook. Edited by Curt Milton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four top experts appeared on a single panel during this spring's Auto Intel Summit to explain how blockchain and other emerging technologies are going to lift multiple parts of the automotive industry. Now available in this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, you can hear the view from Christopher Mahanna of Agora Data, Pat Rinaldo of Ally, Brad Smith of Leroy Lynn and Todd Smith of QoreAI.

I often sit down with Satya Nadella, my boss, and Microsoft's third CEO—but rarely with microphones. In the final segment of our Microsoft CEO trilogy, we talk about his journey from his early days playing cricket to leading Microsoft, the link between poetry and programming, and how the company is leading the next wave of technological transformation—redefining how we build and interact with technology.Click here for the episode transcript

This episode of the Social Change Career Podcast features a thoughtful and practical conversation between Craig Zelizer and Brad Smith, founder of Rootstock Philanthropy and the Philanthropy Network. Brad's entry into fundraising was unplanned—driven by financial necessity—but evolved into a decades-long career advising institutions like MIT, the Portland Museum of Art, Suffolk University, and the Partnership on AI. In this episode, Brad shares hard-earned lessons on how to build a meaningful and sustainable career in philanthropy, even amid burnout, changing donor landscapes, and rising ethical questions. What the episode covers: • How to enter the fundraising world without prior experience • Why early-career professionals should prioritize mentorship and learning environments • Behind-the-scenes lessons from major campaigns at institutions like MIT • How to assess nonprofit culture and avoid burnout • Building authentic donor relationships grounded in ethics and gratitude • Clarifying the roles of fundraising, development, and advancement • The limits of philanthropy without systemic public policy change • How AI and tech are shaping (and challenging) the future of fundraising   Resources and links mentioned in the episode: • Rootstock Philanthropy – Brad's consultancy focused on campaign strategy, coaching, and organizational growth https://www.rootstockphilanthropy.org • The Philanthropy Network (LinkedIn Group) – A free global community of over 120,000 nonprofit and fundraising professionals https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13605390/ • The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist – A foundational book on aligning money with purpose and humanity https://soulofmoney.org/books/ • Wealth in Families by Charles Collier – A guide to values-based family giving and stewardship https://www.charlescollier.info/book • Winners Take All by Anand Giridharadas – A critique of how elite philanthropy often perpetuates inequality https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781101972670/winnerstakeall • Trust-Based Philanthropy Project – A resource hub for funders and nonprofits advancing equity and transparency https://www.trustbasedphilanthropy.org/ • AFP Global (Association of Fundraising Professionals) – The professional home for fundraisers, offering certifications, trainings, and ethical standards https://afpglobal.org/ • Philanthropy.Network – Brad's digital platform offering curated content and updates for fundraising leaders https://philanthropy.network • Philanthropy Network Academy – Online learning and cohort-based development for fundraisers and nonprofit professionals https://www.philanthropy.network/academy   About Brad Smith Brad is the founder of Rootstock Philanthropy, a global fundraising and strategy consultancy working with mission-driven organizations. He also leads the Philanthropy Network, a 120,000+ member learning community. His clients include MIT, World Horse Welfare, the Portland Museum of Art, and the Partnership on AI. Whether you're new to fundraising, considering a career shift, or leading within a nonprofit—this episode delivers candid insights and practical tools for building a career with purpose.  PCDN Resources Subscribe to the PCDN Career Digest Curated global jobs, funding, and resources for social impact careers https://pcdn.global/subscribe Listen to More Episodes Conversations with over 180 changemakers in 30+ countries https://pcdn.global/listen Subscribe to the AI for Impact Newsletter Tools, jobs, and insights at the intersection of AI and social good https://impactai.beehiiv.com

Brad Smith is the third person in the world to receive Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implant. In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Brad opens up about life with ALS, what it feels like to control a computer with his mind, and how a FaceTime call from Elon Musk just before his surgery helped him face the unknown. He talks about the moment he said yes to Neuralink, the limitations of eye-gaze technology, and why this brain-computer interface is already transforming how he lives day to day. Brad also shares his thoughts on faith, identity, data privacy, and what it means to find joy and purpose—even when facing one of the most devastating diagnoses imaginable. From moving a cursor with his thoughts to dreaming of helping others through the ALS Family Scholarship, Brad's story is one of courage, clarity, and hope. SPONSORS: ElevenLabs: Thanks to ⁠ElevenLabs⁠ for supporting this episode and powering Tim's voice. ALS Investment Fund: Thanks to ⁠ALS Investment Fund⁠ for supporting this episode. SOCIAL: Website: ⁠tgnlu.com⁠ Twitter: ⁠@nlutimgreen⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/NLUpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠@nlupod⁠ AUDIO ONLY: Spotify: ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠ PERSONAL: Tackle ALS: ⁠tackleals.com⁠ Tim Green Books: ⁠authortimgreen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microsoft employees aren't allowed to use DeepSeek due to data security and propaganda concerns, Microsoft vice chairman and president Brad Smith said in a Senate hearing today. “At Microsoft we don't allow our employees to use the DeepSeek app,” Smith said, referring to DeepSeek's application service (which is available on both desktop and mobile.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the GeekWire Podcast: The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence takes center stage in business technology spending, in Washington D.C., and in the global tech power struggle. We break down a headline-grabbing U.S. Senate hearing on AI and U.S.–China competitiveness, featuring testimony from Microsoft’s Brad Smith and OpenAI’s Sam Altman. There was also a fun Seattle tech callback in the form of a hot-mic moment from Sen. Maria Cantwell during Sen. Ted Cruz's opening statement. Plus, we dive into a new global survey from Amazon Web Services showing just how quickly companies are making generative AI their top tech priority — even ahead of cybersecurity. U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S. Capabilities in Computing and Innovation OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: ChatGPT will ‘probably not’ replace Google as top search engine Previously: Microsoft asks Trump to loosen chip export limits Bloomberg: Trump plans to rescind AI chip export curbs Amazon Web Services Generative AI Adoption Index Generative AI tops cybersecurity in 2025 tech budget priorities, new AWS study finds With GeekWire co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad's X Account: https://x.com/ALScyborgBrad's Book: Navigate the Strait: https://amzn.to/42YnvPAWelcome to Neura Pod. In this episode, I share my interview with Brad Smith, the first person with ALS to receive the Neuralink implant. I also include video clips throughout the episode that show context at his family's home.I had the great fortune of Brad inviting me to his home. It was a great privilege to meet his caring wife and energetic three kids. I got to see how ALS… and Neuralink have affected his life… the bad and the good.Since there are many personal family photos and videos that I'm sharing here- I want to let you know Brad has watched the final version of this episode and he approved it prior to me publishing it.Neura Pod is a series covering topics related to Neuralink, Inc. Topics such as brain-machine interfaces, brain injuries, and artificial intelligence will be explored. Host Ryan Tanaka synthesizes information, shares opinions, and conducts interviews to easily learn about Neuralink and its future.X: https://www.x.com/ryantanaka3/Support: https://www.patreon.com/neurapod/Opinions are my own. Neura Pod receives no compensation from Neuralink and has no formal affiliation to the company. Ryan Tanaka may have an equity stake in Tesla, Neuralink, or any of Elon Musk's companies.This post contains affiliate links, and Ryan and/ or another recipient may earn a commission if you make a purchase through the links.#Neuralink #ElonMusk #Tesla

Brad Smith, a father of three, is Neuralink's third implant recipient and the first nonverbal patient to get it. Hear his amazing update in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Marc Cox Morning Show, Marc grades President Trump's first 100 days in office, focusing on media reactions, border policy, and key accomplishments. Kim St. Onge joins for Kim on a Whim to discuss Seattle's response to public indecency in Denny Blaine Park. Chief Chris DiGiuseppe explains how the Gateway Regional Criminal Interdiction Task Force is reducing crime in St. Louis. Former Senator John Lamping provides updates on Amendment Three and Prop A. Annie Frey checks in live from the White House briefing room. Officer Andy Mattaline is honored during the First Responders segment. Mark Walters shares highlights from the NRA Convention and discusses the state of gun rights under the Trump administration. Congressman Jason Smith outlines a new tax plan, trade priorities, and immigration reforms. ALS patient Brad Smith describes his groundbreaking Neuralink brain implant. Fox News reporter CB Cotton covers Maine State Rep. Laurel Libby's legal fight over her censure tied to comments on transgender athletes. Ryan Wiggins wraps up with concerns over ActBlue's donation practices and a potential DOJ probe.

Hour 4 kicks off with audio from former ICE Director Tom Homan, criticizing the Biden administration's border policies and their impact on national security. Then, Brad Smith joins the show to share his experience as the first ALS patient with a Neuralink brain implant, offering a groundbreaking look at Elon Musk's neurotechnology. Fox News reporter CB Cotton discusses the censure of Maine State Rep. Laurel Libby over her social media post about a transgender athlete. Finally, Ryan Wiggins raises questions about ActBlue's donation practices and whether the DOJ will launch an investigation into potential fraud.

Marc Cox kicks off Hour 2 with a look at Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implant and how it's helping ALS patient Brad Smith regain communication. Chief Chris DiGiuseppe joins to discuss the Gateway Regional Criminal Interdiction Task Force and how it's reducing crime across St. Louis. Former Missouri Senator John Lamping provides political insight into the state legislature's session, Amendment Three, and Prop A negotiations. Annie Frey wraps the hour with a live report from the White House Press Briefing Room on the 100th day of President Trump's second term, including coverage of a controversial mugshot display and media response.

Way back in our early days of Go Long, we tried to learn everything we could about Jordan Love, the quarterback handpicked to take over for Aaron Rodgers. The plan was always genius, and now the Green Bay Packers are positioned to compete for a long time.Thus, one name you've read often — including here, here and here — is David Yost. The longtime college assistant was Love's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Utah State in 2017 and 2018. He also coached the likes of Brad Smith, Chase Daniel and Blaine Gabbert at Missouri and Justin Herbert at Oregon. Today, Yost is the offensive coordinator and QBs coach at New Mexico State. Every time we catch up, we end up talking quarterbacks for an hour-plus. So it only made sense to get Yost on the Go Long Pod. Video and audio of this episode is available above, as well as on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. I'll also share the written transcript with you soon.Topics discussed:* How does a college coach navigate the wild west of NIL today? Yost has lived the changes firsthand. Players come and go. (We get his thoughts on the Tennessee situation, too.)* When did Yost know Jordan Love could be special?* Yost takes you inside his (multiple) pre-draft conversations with Matt LaFleur. The Packers head coach couldn't sit down with Love during Covid, so he tried to get to know the quarterback best he could. Quickly, he realized Love used his brain as a quarterback.* The “it” factor. Love's leadership style. * Justin Herbert is quiet as a mouse… but Oregon teammates knew immediately he was the guy. * Why Yost prefers quarterbacks who push the envelope and take chances down the field. Of course, this is a balance the Packers (and others) are trying to strike with their quarterbacks.* The key difference between fumbles and interceptions.* If you don't have a QB1, Yost is blunt: You better draft one. * Yost didn't think Shedeur Sanders would amount to much out of high school. Now? Yost is a believer. He explains why in full. Thank you, everyone.We'd love it if you shared Go Long with a friend. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

Struggling to find candidates outside of Indeed or ZipRecruiter? Learn how leading staffing firms are mastering recruiting outside of job boards in 2025. In this episode of Insights, presented by Haley Marketing, Brad Bialy is joined by Chief Strategy Officer Brad Smith to break down the most effective strategies to supplement—or even reduce—your job board spend. From leveraging Facebook and community groups to building powerful referral networks and reactivating your ATS, this episode offers a comprehensive playbook for sourcing talent in tough labor markets. Expect to Learn: How to build hyper-local Facebook campaigns that actually convert The real ROI of employee referral programs (and why most firms ignore them) Why your ATS is a goldmine—and how to activate it with segmentation Creative grassroots strategies like churches, trade schools, and local partnerships How top firms are rethinking their application flow to increase conversions The secret to follow-up that drives results: 70 touches, data-backed Whether you're scaling your recruiting operations or just trying to reduce dependency on major platforms, this episode gives you a tactical roadmap to find better candidates, faster.    About the Speakers Brad Bialy is host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the leading podcast for the staffing industry. He has a deep passion for helping staffing and recruiting firms achieve their business objectives through strategic digital marketing. For over a decade, Brad has developed a proven track record of motivating and educating staffing industry professionals at over 100 industry-specific conferences and webinars. As a visionary leader, Brad has helped guide the comprehensive marketing strategy of more than 300 staffing and recruiting firms. His keen eye for strategy and delivery has resulted in multiple industry award-winning social media campaigns, making him a sought-after expert and speaker in the industry. Brad Smith is a Certified Inbound Marketing professional who has managed the implementation of digital marketing campaigns for hundreds of staffing firms. Brad has over 20 years of industry experience and stays on top of new marketing and technology trends, transforming them into winning strategies for staffing and recruiting firms.   Offers Heard in this Episode: 30-minutes of strategic marketing consultation with Brad Bialy: https://bit.ly/Bialy30 Special Offers! Our Best Savings of 2025: https://bit.ly/bialyoffer If you're running a staffing firm and your tech stack feels more like a roadblock than a growth engine—Broad & Madison is your fix. With over 60 years of recruitment technology expertise, they streamline your systems, automate the boring stuff, and make your tech finally work for your team, not against it. Broad & Madison doesn't just keep your systems running... they make them smarter, faster, and more profitable. To learn more about our friends over at Broad and Madison and how they can help your staffing firm maximize its technology visit https://www.BroadAndMadison.com  

Sharing an excerpt of a podcast we're enjoying, Tools and Weapons, from Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith. Tools and Weapons explores technology's impact on our changing world. To celebrate 50 years of Microsoft, Brad is hosting exclusive conversations with the company's CEOs, where they share their take on the company's legacy and its AI-fueled future. In this clip from the podcast, Bill Gates takes Brad back to the days when computing power was precious, and explains why Tools & Weapons Podcast his and cofounder Paul Allen's idea about software was so revolutionary at the time. Find this in-depth conversation and many more by searching for Tools and Weapons wherever you get your podcasts, or visiting https://news.microsoft.com/tools-and-weapons-podcast/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microsoft president Brad Smith spoke out against a potential wealth tax in Washington. The Seattle Times omitted a key detail in the alleged assault of transgender person in Seattle. The White House is unveiling a new seating chart for press conferences. // LongForm: GUEST: Lynden school board member Khush Brar on what she’s doing to protect girls’ sports. // Quick Hit: A Dallas Tesla owner is suing the suspect that allegedly vandalized his car. More details on the mass shooting at a house party in Pierce County. One of Cory Booker’s staff members was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm.  

Depending on who you ask, AI is either going to save the world or end it. The technology’s capacity for data-crunching and problem-saving can help predict weather events, making it easier to optimize power grids, prepare for natural disasters, and maximize crop output. But artificial intelligence is also energy intensive – and easy to apply to ethically questionable ends. For all of these reasons, Priya Donti, professor of electrical engineering and AI at MIT, decided to found Climate Change AI, a group dedicated to applying AI to tackle climate problems. In this episode, which first ran in May of 2024, Donti tells Akshat Rathi about some of the projects the group is funding around the world, and what the democratization of AI would look like in practice. Explore further: Past episode about Microsoft’s rising AI emissions, and President Brad Smith’s claim that the AI will do more good than harm Past episode with African Development Bank president Akinwumi Adesina about climate innovation projects across the African continent Past episode with climate scientist and champion for developing countries Saleemul Huq Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. This episode was produced by Mythili Rao. Special thanks this week to Kira Bindrim, Anna Mazarakis and Alicia Clanton. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.