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Chairman Bryan Steil, representative for Wisconsin's First Congressional District and Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today with guest host Rich Zeoli to discuss the status of the SAVE America Act. Chairman Steil and Zeoli also discussed if the Sunshine Protection Act will pass the Senate, the Stop Insider Trading Act, Reconciliation 3.0, and more, and you can listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 675 of the New Media Show, host Rob Greenlee welcomes Cameron Stack, founder and curator of Recognized.fm, for a conversation about podcast awards, creator credibility, industry recognition, and the growing business behind awards, nominations, platform distinctions, editorial selections, and career honors. Podcast awards can be easy to dismiss as another trophy or promotional exercise. Credible recognition can have a much larger impact on a creator, a show, a network, or a media company. An award nomination or win can strengthen a media kit, support sponsor conversations, attract better guests, generate press coverage, and give prospective listeners another reason to take a show seriously. The difficult part is deciding which awards deserve the investment. Podcasting now has a wide recognition ecosystem that includes juried competitions, audience-voted awards, editorial selections, regional programs, platform honors, niche-category awards, professional distinctions, and lifetime-achievement recognition such as the Podcast Hall of Fame. Cameron created Recognized.fm to organize this expanding market and help creators understand their options. Recognized currently tracks more than 100 audio and podcast awards, with information that can be filtered by factors such as geographic scope, entry fees, voting format, and prestige.  They discuss why creators should begin with a clear objective before paying to submit. A widely known international award may bring general visibility, while a smaller award focused on a creator's profession, region, language, or subject category may carry more influence with the people they most want to reach. Example 1: A medical podcast may receive greater credibility in healthcare than from a broad entertainment competition. Example 2: A true-crime show may benefit more from an award respected by that community than from competing across every podcast genre. Submission fees also need to be considered. Independent creators may only have the budget to enter one or two competitions, while networks and larger publishers can treat award submissions as part of a broader marketing strategy. Cameron explains why creators should compare costs against potential returns in visibility, authority, business development, audience growth, and professional validation. The judging process matters just as much as the entry fee. Creators should understand who operates the award, how judges are selected, what criteria are used, whether the process is transparent, and how much weight the recognition will carry with the intended audience. Every award has its own purpose and incentives. Some are selected by industry juries. Others rely on fan voting, editorial judgment, platform data, or a combination of methods. Recognized.fm is building a clearer taxonomy so creators can understand those differences before committing their time and money.  Awards also function as social proof. Audiences already use ratings, reviews, trailers, artwork, recommendations, and visible audience activity to decide whether a show deserves attention. A respected award or nomination adds another outside signal that the work has been evaluated and recognized. The recognition can strengthen sponsor decks, improve outreach to potential guests, support speaking opportunities, and help creators position themselves as credible voices within a category. The impact can continue long after the ceremony, as recognition becomes part of the creator's biography, website, introductions, and business materials. We also explore the larger “recognition economy”. Awards are one part of an industry that includes trophy manufacturers, submission platforms, consultants, event producers, sponsors, judging systems, media organizations, and the businesses that support professional recognition. As creator-led media grows, new awards will continue to emerge around podcasts, YouTube shows, livestreaming, newsletters, social video, and other online formats. Established awards will also need to adapt as audiences and media habits change. Artificial intelligence will bring another layer of change. Cameron expects AI-related categories and dedicated AI awards to emerge as organizations seek ways to recognize new forms of production and technological achievement. Rob raises the trust questions that will accompany that shift, especially when established human-centered awards begin considering synthetic or substantially AI-generated work. The episode closes with a look at the physical trophies themselves. Cameron shares examples from the Webbys, Signal Awards, iHeartPodcast Awards, international design competitions, and other recognition programs. A memorable trophy can become a visible symbol of the award and extend its value through videos, studio sets, social posts, and public appearances. For creators, producers, networks, and media companies, Episode 675 provides a practical framework for deciding when awards are worth pursuing, how to evaluate them, and how credible recognition can support broader media and business strategies. Topics Covered in This Episode * Why credible podcast recognition matters * Cameron Stack's background in podcast production * The development of Recognized.fm * Juried, fan-voted, editorial, regional, and platform awards * How creators should decide which awards to enter * Submission fees and potential return on investment * Broad awards compared with niche recognition * Awards as social proof for listeners and sponsors * Strengthening media kits and guest outreach * Podcast Hall of Fame and career recognition * Judging standards, transparency, and organizational bias * The larger recognition economy * AI-generated content and future award categories * Creator-native awards and legacy media ceremonies * Why memorable trophy design matters Chapter Time Stamp Markers: 00:00 Why podcast awards and recognition matter 02:05 Cameron Stack and the origin of Recognized.fm 04:08 Recognition expands beyond traditional podcast awards 05:47 Building a comprehensive guide to audio awards 07:34 Should every creator submit to awards? 10:23 The full podcast recognition ecosystem 11:56 What creators gain from recognition 13:33 Broad awards compared with niche awards 15:00 Editorial selections and platform recognition 17:16 Awards as credibility and social proof 19:03 Measuring the return from an award 21:39 Mapping the taxonomy of podcast awards 24:52 Inside the Recognized.fm platform 26:03 Events, jobs, and recognition-industry resources 28:09 Future award discovery and submission tools 29:54 Niche communities and the demand for recognition 31:52 Judging standards, transparency, and trust 34:15 Submission fees, bias, and due diligence 38:23 How AI may reshape awards 40:59 AI categories, positioning, and possible backlash 43:22 The growing recognition economy 46:01 Creator-native awards and legacy ceremonies 48:06 Why the physical trophy matters 52:27 The Webbys, Lovie Awards, and digital recognition 53:31 iHeartPodcast Awards and major-industry trophies 54:53 Signal Awards, the Ambies, and podcast trophy design 56:00 Recognized.fm and closing thoughts 58:49 End of episode Guest Links: Cameron Stack, Founder and Curator, Recognized.fm Recognized.fm: https://recognized.fm Podcast Awards Taxonomy: https://recognized.fm/podcast-awards About Recognized: https://recognized.fm/about-recognized Recognized Newsletter: https://recognized.substack.com Cameron Stack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-stack Recognized.fm, curated by Cameron Stack, focuses on making the awards and recognition industry easier to understand and navigate.  Rob Greenlee and New Media Show Links Rob Greenlee Website: https://robgreenlee.com New Media Show: https://newmediashow.com New Media Show Audio on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-media-show-audio/id392545649 New Media Show on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheNewMediaShow Rob Greenlee on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@RobGreenlee Podcast Hall of Fame: https://podcasthall.com About Trust Factor Lab Trust Factor Lab helps creators, media leaders, executives, and brands build stronger audience trust across AI, video, podcasts, and creator-led media. Founded by Rob Greenlee, it focuses on media positioning, content strategy, authority development, AI transparency, audience growth, and trust-centered business outcomes. AI Disclosure Note: I used AI tools to help organize and edit this episode and its description, then create chapter markers from the episode transcript. The editorial direction, final review, industry perspective, and responsibility for the published content remain mine. The discussion reflects the views expressed by my guest and me during the recorded conversation.The post Why Podcast and Creator Awards Matter | Cameron Stack, Recognized.fm #675 first appeared on New Media Show.

This week on Happy Hour, Keith and Jenny test out hot dog flavored candy, decide which tortilla chip they would choose, and do the broad jump challenge. Presented by Iowa Distilling Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel is joined by Andrew Levy, Vice President of Business Development, IP & ASIC at Alphacore. Andrew leads strategic growth initiatives, customer engagement, technology commercialization, and business development activities for the company’s semiconductor IP, ASIC design services, and advanced microelectronics… Read More

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Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner – Nutrition World) & Clint Powell A variety of topics all related to living a healthy life Presented by: Nutrition World www.nutritionw.com Broadcasting from the Nooga Dentistry Studio www.noogadentistry.com Production of: Whitfield Media Group www.vitalhealthradio.com Title: All about Spike Proteins with Dr. Glenn, Beyond Cholesterol & Better Heart Testing with Dr. Dearing [0:00:00] – Intro: Brian Johnson, Longevity & Oxalates + Farmers Market Light banter about: Ed coining the term “peak span” and using it in interviews. Ed's social media success (8.3 million views in 90 days). Joking about Ed doing a shirtless video and his bodybuilding competition and carb loading. Ed talks about Brian Johnson (longevity guru who spends ~$2M/year trying to live to 120): Johnson recently announced an autoimmune condition where his stomach is “eating its own stomach.” Ed admires his data and “Blueprint” protocol but believes two key factors in Johnson's regimen contributed to this issue. Ed teases that one factor is excess oxalate-rich foods; the other factor is left as a teaser for Ed's social media video. Ed announces a weekly farmers market at Nutrition World: Every Wednesday, inside the store, morning to mid-afternoon. Run by a young family with clean farming practices and minimal chemicals. Nutrition World does not profit from it; framed as a service to the community and support for small farmers. [0:05:04] – Upcoming Guests, Ed's E‑Books & Podcasts Ed previews two interviews for this episode: Dr. Glenn – testing and managing spike proteins. Dr. Curt Dearing – discussing his new book “Beyond Cholesterol” and non-traditional views on cardiovascular risk. Ed's e‑books: Six e‑books available on theholisticnavigator.com, including: Quality sleep Oxalates and pain “Are You Sick and Tired?” (diet & overall health) Oral health Immune system “Core Four” foundational supplements Podcasts: Ed mentions his Holistic Navigator podcast Clint promotes Nooga Podcasts (noogapodcasts.com) – a network of 20+ podcasts. [0:09:26] – Interview with Dr. Glenn: What Are Spike Proteins & Why They Matter Dr. Glenn defines spike proteins: Discovered in the 1960s, normally part of viruses from nature. Our immune system usually recognizes and dissolves natural spike proteins. For COVID-era, lab-made spike proteins: They are not recognized properly by the body. They can persist and are not efficiently eliminated. Mechanism (simplified): Spike proteins interact with ACE2 receptors (“locks” on the cell door). They unlock and open the cell doors, enter the cells, and damage/destroy cells from the inside. Clint notes he never heard the term “spike protein” before COVID; Dr. Glenn explains: Previously, they weren't an issue because the body just handled them. This is the first time in history we've dealt with lab-made spike proteins at scale. Dr. Glenn stresses this is not simply vaccinated vs. unvaccinated: mRNA vaccines were designed to produce spike proteins. But unvaccinated people with bad cases of COVID can also carry very high spike levels. His personal story: Got severe COVID in Jan 2020, pre-official naming: 2 weeks very ill on couch/bed. 3 months to feel “recovered,” but that was just the start of long-term issues. Over the next 3+ years, progressive cellular damage accumulated, leading to a broad set of symptoms. Dr. Glenn's symptoms when spikes were very high: Whites of eyes turned gray, with burning eyes all day (constant eye drops). Tinnitus (ringing in ears). Cyclical rashes under armpits. Burning nerves in quads; needed leg massage devices nightly to sleep. Gout attacks (kidneys not handling uric acid well). Venous congestion in lower left leg. Severe fatigue, getting sick frequently despite doing everything “right.” Developed endocarditis (inflammation of heart and valves); resting heart rate jumped from 55–60 to 80–105. Subtle Bell's palsy–type weakness on left side of face and brain symptoms. Laboratory findings: Test: SARS‑CoV‑2 spike protein antibody test (semi-quantitative). Thresholds: 1000: likely too high, potential cell damage. 5000: “a whole other level of danger.” His highest result: 11,694 (measured around Oct 28, 2023). Progress over four tests: 11,694 → 11,087 → ~9,950 → 8,905 (as of June 30, current year). Many symptoms have significantly improved, though: Heart rate better but not back to baseline. Tinnitus persists. Spike level is still high, so work remains. Symptoms can vary dramatically from person to person: Because spikes can enter different “doors” (cells/tissues) in different bodies. One person's profile may be mostly neurological; another's cardiovascular, etc. Dr. Glenn's clinic policy: He will not work with someone on issues like hormones, gut, or cognitive problems without a spike antibody test, because: Otherwise they may be “paddling upstream” against ongoing spike-related damage. Observation: Many patients say: “My doctor says my bloodwork is fine,” yet they feel terrible. Conventional doctors rarely order spike protein antibody tests [0:23:01] – Managing High Spike Proteins: Testing, Risk & Protocol Who Should Test & How: Ed notes frequent COVID infections (he's had it six times) and that many people have unexplained symptoms. Both Ed and Dr. Glenn suggest: Spike antibody testing should be considered for anyone with mysterious chronic symptoms, regardless of age or vaccination status. Testing can be done through labs like Be Well Labs (which Nutrition World works with) or other local options. Reference values: < 0.08 means essentially no exposure to COVID. Out of ~130 tests Dr. Glenn has reviewed, only one person was

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SERMON: "THERE'S NONE LIKE HIM"

Summer is here - we enter the long days and sultry nights with the garden looking glorious - but always looking to the horizon for a little bit of rain to keep things looking green and lush. Herbaceous borders are set to maximum colour, vegetable beds seem to multiply in growth weekly and the gardener's tan is ever present. So enjoy the long summer days, take some time to appreciate time in your garden and join the Talking Heads pair as they continue to look after their planty spaces, as well as enjoying their gardens at home.With Saul attending to his Plant Heritage duties at RHS Badminton, Lucy takes this opportunity to give you an audio tour of her modern kitchen garden. Summer is now at its peak, so naturally her thoughts are focused on how to create recipes with all those homegrown fruit, veg and herbs. If you have an aversion to butter, turn your ears away now...Instagram links:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensSaul plantsmansaulIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

"I love talking with people. I also like that process of trying to shape messy reality into some kind of story, or that moment when you're alone with your notes, and you're trying to figure out how to organize it, and how to bend it into something that works as a story that will carry readers. That's the probably that's the kind of calmest moment for me," says Matthew Wolfe, author of Fires in the Night: The Earth Liberation Front, the FBI, and Secret History of Eco-Sabotage.Hey, CNFers, another LIVE podcast recording, this at Hodgepodge Books & Taps in Eugene, where I spoke to author and journalist Matthew Wolfe and about the art and craft of telling true stories. Pretty great. I love bringing my rig to places and gigging the podcast. This was a standing-room only event and they sold out of books, and two kegs were kicked. Is it the CNF Pod effect? You tell me.Matthew was on the show last year when he had an Atavist story so I HAD to talk to him, haha, but he reached out to me several weeks ago wondering if I'd be willing to interview him as part of a book event and I was like, I know a venue and we'll make it a podcast. HIs book is Fires in the Night: The Earth Liberation Front, the FBI, and a Secret History of Eco-Sabotage. It's published by Viking.I cut out the Q&A portion of this because you couldn't hear the question and I wasn't assertive enough to repeat the question into the mic. I'll be better about that in the future, but also, that's the ephemeral part of the live experience: part of why we attend live events is because it's here and then it isn't.So in this live podcast, Matt and I talk about: The ledger of invisible debts Asking questions in a stakeless way How Matt interviews Shaping messy realities How research is like cooking Broad stroke outlining Writing through quotes Why he's still drawn to this kind of work Competing with the phone And the blood, flesh, and messiness of human existenceDo enjoy.

Another trading week is in the books, and we're wrapping it all up with one of my favorite formats—the Viewer Q&A! This week, we'll answer several great questions from the audience, breaking down individual stocks, technical setups, and the broader market to help you make better trading decisions. On today's show, we'll discuss: Shake Shack – Is the recent move sustainable, or has the stock gotten ahead of itself? SK Hynix – One of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom. Does it still have room to run? Intel – Can the chip giant regain its footing, or is it still playing catch-up in the semiconductor race? Plus several additional viewer-submitted questions covering trading, investing, and market strategy. I'll also provide an update on my Tesla trade, discussing how the position has evolved, what adjustments I've made, and what I'm watching next. Sometimes the best lessons come from managing a trade after it's been placed—not just finding the entry. Finally, we'll wrap up the week with a broad market overview, looking at: The biggest market-moving headlines Sector rotation and market leadership Technical levels to watch next week Where I see potential opportunities developing Whether you're trading individual stocks or simply trying to stay on top of the market, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-world analysis. Because every week the market tells a story... Our job is to listen carefully. Listen now:

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Matt Freund, co-chief investment officer at Calamos Investments, says a resilient economy is producing "shocking numbers for a mid-cycle economy," powering through problems in a way that puts the Federal Reserve on hold, avoiding interest rate hikes this year and returning to a bias towards cutting in 2027. Freund thinks that it's "back to the future" for the Fed, with new chairman Kevin Warsh bringing the central bank to where less information and guidance makes for more policy flexibility, even if it results in some additional volatility since the policy path will be less well-defined. Freund says the chances of recession in the next year are low, but that investors have to remain cognizant that "every mountain has two sides and, at some point, the string of good years can't go on forever." Meb Faber, chief executive and chief investment officer at Cambria Investments, returns to the show a day after his Big Interview appearance to discuss his new book, "Investing in America: The Rise of a 250-Year Bull Market." He discusses what he expects the future to look like and why the bull market can continue almost indefinitely but why investors may not want to focus entirely on domestic investments in the future. Plus, Chuck answers a listener's question about the cheap, small-dollar life-insurance policies advertised regularly on television and whether seniors are better off going for the convenience of those policies or looking for other ways to protect their families.

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Rooster dives into hour two with a few thoughts on the greatness of Lionel Messi and what separates him from nearly all of his athletic peers. Then, we're joined by former George Mason University Soccer Head Coach Richard Broad to talk about Argentina's epic comeback and the USMNT's tough loss to Belgium.

Harry Broad reviews The Bookshop Detectives #3: Murder and Mojitos by Gareth & Louise Ward, published by Penguin Random House NZ.

SERMON:"THE COURAGE TO JUST DO ITSERMON: " THE COURAGE TO JUST DO IT"

SERMON: "GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES"

Game Day Weather: Impact Field, Rosemont, ILChicago Dogs vs. Winnipeg Goldeyes — Sunday, July 5, 2026 | First Pitch 3:00 PM CDTA complete meteorological breakdown of weather conditions for today's game.=== THE STADIUM ===Impact Field | 9850 Balmoral Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018Coordinates: 41.983°N, 87.874°W | ~12 miles NW of downtown Chicago=== WEATHER SUMMARY ===NWS Chicago AFD issued 12:23 PM CDT, forecaster Yack.Pattern: Baggy shortwave trough over western Great Lakes. Broad surface low over southern Lake Michigan. Very saturated low levels — dew points near 68°F (tropical threshold). IFR fog and low stratus through midday.KEY FINDING FOR ROSEMONT: Primary storm axis is near/south of the Kankakee River Valley (30-40% chance), and as a precaution north to I-80 (20-25%). Rosemont sits 20+ miles north of I-80 — in the favored DRY zone.At First Pitch (3 PM CDT):- Temperature: ~75-78°F- Dew Point: ~68°F (humid but comfortable with lake breeze)- Sky: Mostly cloudy- Wind: NNE 10-15 mph gusts to 20 mph- Precipitation Probability (Rosemont): ~20%- Severe Threat: Virtually ZERO (limited wind shear, weak instability)=== NWS TERMS EXPLAINED IN THIS EPISODE ===- Baggy shortwave trough: Diffuse, spread-out dip in the jet stream — not a focused punch- Shortwave trough: Small-scale dip in the jet stream driving rising air and weather- Surface low: Low pressure at ground level drawing air inward and upward- Very saturated low levels: Air near the surface is soaked with moisture (dew point 68°F)- Wind shear: How wind speed/direction changes with altitude — limited today = brief pulse storms only- Instability: Atmospheric fuel for thunderstorm updrafts — much weaker than heat dome days- GFS, NAM, HREF, NBM: Weather models used to generate forecast guidance- Ensemble spread: Range of solutions across multiple model runs=== IMPACT FIELD DRAINAGE — THE SECRET WEAPON ===Built in 2018 with one of the best drainage systems in minor league baseball.Can absorb 1 inch of rain (64,000 gallons) and return to playable condition in 20-25 minutes.Source: Daily Herald, 2017 pre-opening report.=== RAIN-OUT CRITERIA (American Association / Impact Field) ===Per Chicago Dogs official policy: Games will NOT be postponed before start time except in extreme circumstances.American Association umpires determine delays/postponements once game begins.Actual stoppage triggers: Standing water ≥1/4 inch in batter's box/pitcher's rubber zone, field saturation preventing cleat grip, visibility below 500 feet, OR lightning within 8 miles.Official game: 5 innings completed (4.5 if home team leads).No game: Fewer than 5 innings, cannot resume — must be replayed.=== VERDICT ===Rain-out probability at Impact Field: LOW.- Rosemont is 20+ miles north of the primary storm zone- Severe threat: Virtually zero- ~20% POP in the NWS hourly forecast (8 in 10 scenarios = no rain during game)- If a brief shower does clip the stadium, drainage allows resumption in ~25 min- Lightning within 8 miles is the most likely cause of any delay — and the storm track argues against itRECOMMENDATION: Go to the game. Bring a light rain jacket. Bring sunscreen. Wear comfortable shoes.=== SOURCES ===- NWS Chicago AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=LOT&product=AFD- NWS Hourly Forecast (Rosemont): https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Rosemont&state=IL&site=LOT&textField1=41.9836&textField2=-87.8742&FcstType=digital- Chicago Dogs Rain Policy: https://thechicagodogs.com/explore-impact/policies/- Impact Field Drainage: Daily Herald, September 2017- CBS Chicago morning forecast: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-weather-first-alert-weather/Tags: weather, Chicago Dogs, Impact Field, Rosemont, game day forecast, rain delay, baseball weather, NWS ChicagoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

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One of just 12 California lawyers dual-certified in both family and appellate law, Lisa McCall has an unusually clear view of how family trial work plays out on appeal. Lisa shares the record‑killing mistakes family lawyers often make.And with 14 published opinions, Lisa shares about publish-worthy issues and her work on the amicus committee at the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists to clarify the law.We also discuss recent changes to domestic violence laws, and to the statement of decision procedures.Key points:Statements of decision: Request early. Starting January 2027, you must request a statement of decision before submission—make it the last line of closing—or you lose it. Objections drop to a 10‑day window, and judgments must be prepared within 30 days. (CCP §§ 632, 634).3044 findings: miss them, you lose. Missing written findings on the Family Code section 3044 domestic‑violence custody presumption is treated as a structural error—one of the rare spots where a procedural miss virtually guarantees reversal.Offers of proof: get them on paper. When a judge excludes evidence and won't hear oral offers of proof, preserve the issue with written offers explaining what the evidence would have shown, like in Marriage of Burmeister.Smart motions in limine in family court. Broad “exclude everything” motions go nowhere; targeted motions to enforce prior orders or strip out legally improper recommendations are where motions in limine earn their keep.If your family law case has even a shot at the Court of Appeal, don't walk into your next hearing blind—listen to this episode first.

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Success is amplified when organizations come together around a common mission and a commitment to excellence. In this episode of Stories from the River, Corey Edens, Vice President, Information Technology at Broad River, leads a roundtable discussion with Abe Barghouti, Senior Account Director at Zoom; Krista Hentz, Senior Sales Leader at Zoom; and Robert Ferguson, Associate Director, IT Infrastructure & User Services, exploring Broad River Retail's growing partnership with Zoom. The conversation highlights the alignment between the two organizations, including a shared commitment to people, process, and purpose, as well as the role technology plays in supporting future growth. The discussion also explores Zoom's rapid pace of innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence, and how collaboration, accountability, and strong relationships help create better experiences for both customers and employees. Throughout the episode, the panel reflects on the importance of empathy, trust, and human connection as foundational elements of successful partnerships and meaningful transformation. Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.     Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com     Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail  

Success is amplified when organizations come together around a common mission and a commitment to excellence. In this episode of Stories from the River, Corey Edens, Vice President, Information Technology at Broad River, leads a roundtable discussion with Abe Barghouti, Senior Account Director at Zoom; Krista Hentz, Senior Sales Leader at Zoom; and Robert Ferguson, Associate Director, IT Infrastructure & User Services, exploring Broad River Retail's growing partnership with Zoom. The conversation highlights the alignment between the two organizations, including a shared commitment to people, process, and purpose, as well as the role technology plays in supporting future growth. The discussion also explores Zoom's rapid pace of innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence, and how collaboration, accountability, and strong relationships help create better experiences for both customers and employees. Throughout the episode, the panel reflects on the importance of empathy, trust, and human connection as foundational elements of successful partnerships and meaningful transformation. Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.     Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com     Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail  

The Supreme Court issued rulings in a few major cases Monday, and the results were a mixed bag for President Trump. We discuss how the court expanded the president's power to fire the leaders of independent federal agencies but did not restrict mail-in ballots as Trump wanted.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, Supreme Court & justice correspondent Carrie Johnson and senior political correspondent Tamara Keith.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Last week Pat Leahy sat down with former Labour leader Pat Rabbitte for an interview about his life in politics. Rabbitte is now retired but for decades he was one of the most recognisable faces and voices of centre left politics in Ireland. As a minister in the 2011 Fine Gael-Labour coalition, he witnessed first hand the events explored in our recent mini series on the subject. He talked about the decisions he made as party leader and as a minister, as well as his formative years in the west of Ireland and 1960s America, and what he thinks of today's splintered centre-left.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We open Monday with Linda Kearns sitting in for Dawn Stensland alongside producer Dan, tracking down a bizarre mystery keeping drivers guessing on the Schuylkill Expressway. After spotting highway signs warning that the Ben Franklin Bridge is set to close on July 2nd, the crew reacts to the absolute lack of information online from the Delaware River Port Authority regarding reopening times or detour specifics. We break down the frustration of everyday commuters navigating local transit blunders before shifting gears to a wild new Airbnb rental near Broad and South Street—a six-room apartment completely decked out in Philly Fanatic fur and green shag rugs that has the studio divided on cleanliness and mascot odors. The crew reacts to viral footage of Joe Biden appearing entirely lost and wandering around a stage at a Maryland Democratic Party gala, prompting a deep look into the tight choreography, red carpets, and Secret Service protocols that usually govern high-profile political events. Linda breaks down her personal experience speaking at a past Trump rally in Wilkes-Barre to illustrate how highly controlled these stages are, questioning why the current administration continues to allow these on-screen lapses. We also break down the breaking news of a major 5-4 Supreme Court decision upholding state laws that allow mail-in ballots to be counted if postmarked by election day, sparking a crucial debate about election integrity, ballot security, and the United States Postal Service's handling of mail processing. Ian McGuinness, co-founder of Surge Media, joins the studio to break down the reality of independent journalism on the streets and the left's attempt to control who gets to hold a microphone. We discuss his team's recent confrontations at the DC Pride Festival, including a viral moment where a protester demanded a "journalist ID" during a debate over voter ID laws, as well as an upcoming investigation into New York City pride organizers. The conversation wraps up with a critical look at political infighting, John Fetterman's recent Fox News appearances targeting local defiance of the Supreme Court, and a sharp debate regarding Donald Trump's targeted military operations in Iran versus his campaign promise of preventing foreign conflicts ahead of the upcoming midterms.

Competing FEMA reorganization proposals are now on the table, and there's actually surprising alignment on what needs to change, but no final plan. That raises a more urgent question: how ready will the agency be when the next major disaster hits? Andy Winkler of the Bipartisan Policy Center joins us with a look at what's at stake.Read the report here: https://bipartisanpolicy.org/issue-brief/fema-reform-comparing-the-review-councils-recommendations-and-congressional-proposals/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Eoin Ó Broin is back to discuss Ireland's housing crisis, recent legislative changes, and strategic solutions to address homelessness and housing affordability. We also get involved in cross-party efforts (or lack thereof), policy reforms, quick wins, and urgent actions needed to improve housing conditions. There's also chat about his role on the Sinn Féin front-bench and Eoin's feelings about the new Barak Obama centre. Lynn Ruane podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-162385343 Reporting from Occupied Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-162124288

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The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, June 26, 20264:20 pm: Guy Ciarrocchi, political commentator and contributor to Broad and Liberty, joins Rod and Greg to discuss his piece on the praise America, and Americans, are receiving from tourists visiting for the World Cup soccer tournament.4:38 pm: Josh Findlay, National Election Protection Director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation, joins the program to discuss his piece for Townhall about how the Los Angeles City Council has decided to allow non-citizens to vote in school board elections.6:05 pm: John Daniel Davidson, Senior Correspondent at The Federalist, joins the show to discuss his piece about how the American Republic is falling apart.6:20 pm: We'll listen back to yesterday's interview with Jamie Barnes, Division Director of Utah Forestry, Fire and State Lands, and the State Forester, about the details behind the decision to ban personal fireworks in Utah this 4th of July.6:38 pm: We'll air an encore of this week's interview with James Thorne, Chief Market Strategist for Wellington-Altus Private Wealth, about his piece for Real Clear Politics on how President Trump has helped secure piece in the world using American strength.6:50 pm: This week's CEO's You Should Know features Phil James of Fort Knox Safes.

Episode Description For years, you were told to pick a lane. Specialize. Get good at one thing and ride it for the rest of your career. That advice shaped many lives. It might also be quietly expiring. The tools have changed. The expert in a single subject is everywhere now, and basically free. Today, I'll make the case that the future belongs to a different kind of person, the one who goes broad and deep at the same time. I'll show you what that looks like, why it should feel freeing, and how to start becoming it. Come find out. Featured Story I was on a coaching call when somebody told me her biggest headache was her website. Every little change took two weeks and somebody else's hands. She just wished AI could do it for her. So I pulled up my own site, typed a few plain sentences asking it to build a brand new page for my friend Kroy, and we watched it happen in real time. A few tweaks and it was done. Jaws on the floor. Then I opened Claude, typed maybe fifty words, and five minutes later, we were all using a working app I'd just dreamed up. Live, right there on the call. That's the world we're walking into. Important Points The age of the lone specialist is fading fast. Every answer you used to pay an expert for already sits inside AI. Broad on its own won't save you, and neither will deep. The people who win are wide across and deep at the same time. Your real job now is to orchestrate, not to do. Take the whole view, decide how it fits, let the tools do the rest. Memorable Quotes The age of the expert and the specialist is really going away. The age of the person who is broad and deep is here. I'm 66 years old, and I will run circles around most people in AI. This is not supposed to be possible, but it is. Most of my life is no longer doing the task at all. I just orchestrate everything around me and put the pieces together. Scott's Three-Step Approach First, stop trying to be the best at one narrow thing. Go wide and build a real worldview across everything you touch. Next, pick the areas that matter most and go deep, deep enough to know why the answer the machine hands you works. Finally, stop doing every task yourself. Step back, orchestrate the tools, and pull the pieces into one clear decision. Chapters 0:03 - Settling in with coffee and a big question 2:24 - Why the honest truth is the best motivation 2:55 - The other side of money clients I work with 3:42 - Building a website and an app live on a call 5:54 - The real human superpower in an AI world 6:36 - Why the age of the specialist is fading away 8:04 - Broad and deep, becoming the orchestrator Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify If you enjoy the Daily Boost, you might like Notes From Scott. A few mornings each week, I send a short note with something I've been thinking about or noticing lately. Sometimes those ideas turn into podcast episodes later. You can sign up at https://notesfromscott.com. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A coalition of civil rights, labor, faith, immigrant rights and democracy organizations will gather in Washington, D.C., on Saturday to call for living wages, voting rights, reproductive rights, climate justice and gun safety as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Tim Conway Jr. Show Hour 2 (6.24) It’s good news for the home team — The Conway Show is sitting strong at No. 2 in the city for this timeslot! Atta boy! Mike Perez, owner of All Medical Supplies in Ontario, joins the show to blow the lid off the massive medical fraud happening in hospice care across California and the rest of the country. He says this scam has been running for decades and could total hundreds of millions of dollars, with DEI policies allegedly helping keep it hidden for so long. Timmy stays cool as a cucumber during earthquakes — just like he taught his daughter — but the devastation in Venezuela is horrifying, with the Caracas airport shut down, roads cracked, and infrastructure in ruins. The hour wraps with the disturbing news that high-ranking California State Park superintendent Kevin Pearsall has been charged with secretly filming dozens of male lifeguards in their locker room. Classic Conway mix of wins, fraud, quakes, and sleaze. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I3uYs1NB_t8   In this spotlight of episode 364, the conversation focused on a recent CX leadership meeting where the importance of the "three Ps"—People, Process, and Purpose—was discussed in the context of an ongoing technological transformation. One concept discussed was how these foundational elements help maintain focus and clarity during large-scale changes, ensuring that Memory Makers and customers continue to experience positive outcomes. The discussion explored the addition of a "fourth P," Partnership, emphasizing its critical role in supporting sustained engagement, problem-solving, and successfully delivering new technology aimed at creating happy memories. Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.    Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com    Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail 

A Broad Conversation About Discipline and Technology in the Classroom! Let's talk about schools! The good and the bad! What is going well and where are the struggles! Funding to Discipline and Curriculum to Results and all things in between. Hosted by Clint Powell and former Hamilton County School Board Member - Rhonda Thurman! Part of The Nooga Podcast Network: www.noogapodcasts.com ===== THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: (Welcome to our NEW sponsor) Signal Investigations: https://www.signalpi.com/ Nutrition World: https://nutritionw.com/ Vascular Institute of Chattanooga: https://www.vascularinstituteofchattanooga.com/ The Barn Nursery: https://www.barnnursery.com/ Optimize U Chattanooga: https://optimizeunow.com/chattanooga/ Guardian Investment Advisors: https://giaplantoday.com/ Alchemy Medspa and Wellness Center: http://www.alchemychattanooga.com/ Our House Studio: https://ourhousestudiosinc.com/ Team Montieth Real Estate - Lori Montieth: https://www.findchattanoogarealestate.com/ Ballinger and Associates - Risk Management: https://ballingerandassociates.com/ AirSpace Acoustics: https://www.airspaceacoustics.com/ BWELL4EVER: Labs and IV Therapies: https://www.bwell4ever.org/ ALL THINGS JEFF STYLES: www.thejeffstyles.com PART OF THE NOOGA PODCAST NETWORK: www.noogapodcasts.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2zzEE8PxY64  Partnership, innovation, and a people-first approach are essential to creating meaningful change and lasting success. In this episode of Stories from the River, Wes Dudley, Senior Vice President of Customer Experience at Broad River Retail, sits down with Abe Barghouti, Senior Account Director at Zoom; Krista Hentz, Senior Sales Leader at Zoom; Drew Gorringe, Head of CX Consulting at C-Lect Consulting; and Anita Harris, Director of Customer Experience Operations & Specialty at Broad River Retail. Together, they discuss the implementation of the Zoom Contact Center platform and the strategic thinking behind the transition. The conversation explores the importance of building strong partnerships, finding technology solutions that align with company values, and creating systems that better support both Memory Makers and guests. Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.    Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com    Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail 

Our Daily Scripture Readings and Reflection: The Gospel warns that the road to destruction is broad and easy, while the path to life is narrow and difficult. In today's Daily Scripture Reading and Reflection, Frank Pavone explores how abortion is one of the clearest examples of a culture choosing the broad road over God's way of life. Discover how Christians are called to courageously choose life, truth, and salvation.

How often do you find yourself treating the lab results instead of the person sitting in front of you? In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry is joined by Andrea Nakayama, a functional medicine nutritionist and narrative medicine practitioner renowned for her ability to bridge systems biology with the lived experience of illness. Andrea shares the deeply personal story that ignited her passion for personalized medicine—her late husband's battle with brain cancer—and how this journey revealed critical gaps in the medical system, from treating people as their diagnosis to the pitfalls of one-size-fits-all protocols. Andrea takes us through her pioneering approach to functional nutrition and her evolution into narrative medicine, where the client's story and context become as essential as their lab results. Inside this episode, we explore: Why the most valuable clinical data may come from a client's story, not their lab results How narrative medicine helps practitioners uncover patterns that physiology alone cannot explain The hidden risks of becoming overly reliant on biomarkers, wearables, and external validation Why complex chronic illness often requires curiosity and presence more than increasingly complicated protocols How identity, life transitions, and personal history can influence both illness and healing What it means to move from trying to "fix" clients to walking alongside them as a guide and partner in their health journey If you've ever wondered why some clients know exactly what to do but still struggle to follow through, this free conversation is for you. Join Margaret Floyd Barry and Ishbel Cavaleri on July 14 as they explore the missing link between great protocols and lasting results. You'll discover how beliefs, mindset, and the stories clients tell themselves can influence compliance, consistency, and outcomes far more than another supplement or protocol tweak. Register free here!  The Clinician's Corner is brought to you by the Institute of Restorative Health. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofrestorativehealth/ For educational content and updates on current events, join our email list here.    Connect with Andrea Nakayama: Website: https://www.andreanakayama.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreanakayama/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaNakayama.page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrea.nakayama LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreanakayama/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fxnalliance/_created/   Timestamps:  00:00 Introducing Clinician's Corner Podcast 08:37 Emphasizing Patient-Centered Approach 13:21 Understanding Adrenal Testing and Stress 18:31 Balancing tech use and self-awareness 21:09 Wellness industry and menopause concerns 26:56 Understanding Post-Menopausal Perspectives 35:51 Understanding My Role in Functional Medicine 41:59 Navigating practical challenges with clients 43:12 Broad perspectives on personal growth 50:24 Discussing identity and life transitions 57:29 Sponsor acknowledgments and promotions 58:47 Andrea's website and book release Speaker bio:  Andrea Nakayama became a Functional Medicine Nutritionist after losing her husband to a terminal brain illness in her thirties — an experience that exposed the profound gaps between medical expertise and the lived reality of disease. Navigating grief, solo parenting, and her own autoimmune diagnosis, she turned to systems biology to understand the body and narrative medicine to hold the rest. That personal search grew into the Functional Nutrition Alliance, an acquired multi-million-dollar health ed-tech company training thousands of practitioners worldwide. Today she advises at the intersection of functional nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and narrative medicine — with a focus on women in midlife and beyond.    Keywords: functional medicine, narrative medicine, personalized medicine, chronic disease, clinical skills, lab testing, functional nutrition, patient care, symptom suppression, systems biology, health coaching, client compliance, menopause, hormone therapy, women's health, health industry, storytelling in healthcare, trauma-informed care, lifestyle modification, blood sugar balance, adrenal testing, identity and illness, practitioner-patient relationship, nervous system regulation, autoimmunity, complex chronic cases, evidence-based strategies, qualitative data, quantitative data, patient-centered care, health span Disclaimer: The views expressed in the IRH Clinician's Corner series are those of the individual speakers and interviewees, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Institute of Restorative Health, LLC. 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Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/6IAf19oA4b8   In this spotlight of episode 363, Charlie Malouf and Bradley Sullivan  focused on the significance of collaboration as a core value at Broad River. One concept discussed was the importance of fostering the growth of internal Memory Makers, highlighting specific individuals who have advanced from entry-level positions to leadership roles. Examples included Memory Makers who have since become sales managers and general managers, demonstrating the value of promoting from within and supporting professional development. The discussion explored how these collaborative efforts enable internal talent to flourish, moving beyond simply hiring externally. Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.    Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com    Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail 

In this episode of ThimbleberryU, we talk about what a giant IPO like SpaceX could mean for a personal investment portfolio. The conversation starts with common questions many investors ask when a major private company gets ready to go public. Am I missing out? Is my index fund going to own it? Am I exposed to something I do not understand? Amy explains that many people assume an index fund owns the biggest companies in the market, but that is not always true. Index funds follow rules. For example, a company in the S&P 500 usually has to meet certain requirements around profitability, public trading shares, and time as a public company. So a company can be huge and still not appear in an index fund right away. That distinction matters, but probably not as much as the headlines make it feel. For most investors, one company being absent from an index now or added later is a small part of a diversified portfolio. The bigger risk is behavioral. A headline can create fear of missing out, and that fear can push someone to chase a single hot stock. That reaction can do more damage than the index rules themselves. Amy also explains where this can show up in real accounts. Broad index funds may be held in taxable brokerage accounts, 401(k)s, or IRAs. If those funds are designed to track an index, then the rules of that index shape what the investor actually owns. An index fund does not necessarily mean the investor owns everything. It means the investor owns what the index includes at that time. The episode also explains the difference between active and passive investing. An active fund has a manager making ongoing decisions about what to buy and sell. A passive fund tracks an index mechanically. That does not mean no decisions were made. It means the decisions are built into the index rules rather than made day to day by a fund manager. Amy thinks this is not a one-time issue. Large private companies have been staying private longer and going public at larger sizes. That means investors may keep seeing a large gap between when a company becomes enormous and when it appears in an index fund. The practical takeaway is not to reshuffle a portfolio because of a headline. The better move is to understand what your funds actually own and why they own it. Investors should check whether their index exposure reflects their goals, either with an advisor or through careful research. The calm, fact-based review is more useful than reacting to news. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:57) - Do index funds automatically own the biggest companies? (00:01:54) - Does SpaceX's absence actually matter for investors? (00:03:14) - Where this shows up in real accounts (00:04:43) - Active versus passive fund management explained (00:06:15) - Is this a pattern we'll keep seeing? (00:07:23) - What investors should actually do (00:09:18) - Closing and contact info To get in touch with Amy and her team at Thimbleberry Financial, call 503-610-6510 or visit thimbleberryfinancial.com.The ThimbleberryU Podcast is produced by JAG Podcast Productions - https://jagpodcastproductions.com/

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Broad messaging does not create wealth. Specificity does. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why narrowing your target audience can create more trust, more authority, and more pricing power. Let's be real… If your message speaks to everyone… It usually connects with no one. And if your offer is built for the entire planet… The right client may never feel like it was built for them. In this episode, you'll learn: Why specialists get paid more than generalists How narrowing your audience creates instant trust Why dominating one niche is stronger than chasing every market How niche authority creates premium pricing and stronger referrals The truth is simple: The riches are in the niches. When a prospect has a specific problem… They do not want a generic solution. They want the expert who understands their exact situation. Their pain. Their industry. Their goal. Their desired outcome. High-level operators do not try to catch every fish. They choose the pond. They own the territory. They become known for one specific result. And they charge premium rates because they become the obvious choice. Stop trying to please the masses. Narrow the target. Dominate the niche. Own the space. And keep leveling up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a shortened trading week, but there was no shortage of market-moving news. In today's Trading Week Wrap Up!, we'll break down the biggest stories that drove markets this week, including the historic SpaceX IPO, the latest developments surrounding the Iran peace deal, and the dramatic moves in oil prices that continue to shape investor sentiment. The market spent the week balancing optimism and uncertainty. On one hand, hopes surrounding a U.S.-Iran agreement helped push oil prices lower and fueled a risk-on rally in equities. On the other, traders are still trying to assess what these developments mean for inflation, interest rates, and economic growth going forward. We'll discuss: The latest on the SpaceX IPO and its impact on market liquidity Why investors continue to pour money into technology and growth stocks The Iran peace deal and its effect on oil markets Whether lower energy prices could ease inflation concerns What the broader market is telling us as we head into next week Of course, I'll also provide updates on my current trades, portfolio positioning, and the lessons learned from this week's action. Because sometimes the biggest opportunities come from understanding how all these stories connect. Listen now: