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CFC's Brian Sloboda shares how wearable support technology could help reduce strain, fatigue and injury risks for utility crews.Related content:Watch the video of this episode, "Should Co-ops Consider Emerging Wearable Support Tools?"For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop.CFC members can learn more about the latest industry and technology trends by visiting nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

Durante décadas, la destrucción de la capa de ozono se ha relacionado principalmente con los CFC y otros compuestos fabricados por el ser humano. Sin embargo, la naturaleza también libera sustancias capaces de destruir ozono. Una investigación internacional revela que estos compuestos naturales, procedentes sobre todo de los océanos, desempeñan un papel más importante de lo esperado y pueden influir en la recuperación del ciclo natural del ozono antártico. Julián Villamayor, investigador del Instituto de Química Física Blas Cabrera del CSIC, explica cómo actúan estos halógenos, por qué bromo y yodo son especialmente eficaces y cómo incorporarlos a los modelos permitirá comprender mejor la evolución futura de la capa de ozono.

Durante décadas, la destrucción de la capa de ozono se ha relacionado principalmente con los CFC y otros compuestos fabricados por el ser humano. Sin embargo, la naturaleza también libera sustancias capaces de destruir ozono. Una investigación internacional revela que estos compuestos naturales, procedentes sobre todo de los océanos, desempeñan un papel más importante de lo esperado y pueden influir en la recuperación del ciclo natural del ozono antártico. Julián Villamayor, investigador del Instituto de Química Física Blas Cabrera del CSIC, explica cómo actúan estos halógenos, por qué bromo y yodo son especialmente eficaces y cómo incorporarlos a los modelos permitirá comprender mejor la evolución futura de la capa de ozono.

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he explains why a growing share of federal debt must be financed by investors who lend by choice rather than obligation, and what that could mean for interest rates and government borrowing costs.Read the transcript of this episode.Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop.Follow the Economic & Market Watch podcast.Visit us, download the intelligence brief and dashboard and explore economic insights on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.Source:The 2026 OASDI Trustees Report

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she looks at how U.S. fiscal conditions are amplifying global shocks in the bond market and contributing to higher borrowing costs worldwide.Read the transcript of this episode.Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop.Follow the Economic & Market Watch podcast.Visit us, download the intelligence brief and dashboard and explore economic insights on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

Uma boa notícia para o planeta em meio à crise climática: o buraco na camada de ozônio, surgido no fim dos anos 70 na Antártica, tornou-se um fenômeno sazonal e atingiu o menor nível em 30 anos, resultado da redução na emissão de gases como o CFC e de políticas internacionais de proteção ambiental. E mais:- A Arábia Saudita acusa os houthis do Iêmen de tentarem atacar Meca com drone, enquanto o grupo, apoiado pelo Irã, afirma ter abatido um caça saudita, em meio à escaladade ataques no Estreito de Bab el-Mandeb, rota estratégica do petróleo mundial - O aumento do preço do petróleo, que já ultrapassa 100 dólares o barril, provoca protestos em Portugal, França, Guatemala, Síria e países da Ásia como Indonésia, Filipinas, Sri Lanka e Bangladesh, gerando uma crise geopolítica global - A Islândia anunciou projeto de lei para proibir definitivamente a caça comercialde baleias no país, deixando Noruega e Japão como únicas nações a manter a prática - Um helicóptero de reportagem da afiliada da NBC caiu em Los Angeles durante cobertura ao vivo, matando três pessoas - O cantor Ed Sheeran perdeu todos os artistas que abririamsua turnê após o rapper Macklemore ser expulso dos shows por se manifestar a favor da Palestina Apoia.se do Mundo em 180 Segundos | apoio mensal – clique aquiApoia.se do Mundo em 180 Segundos | apoio de 1 episódio – clique aqui Notícias em tempo real nas redes sociais Instagram @mundo_180_segundos e LinkedIn Mundo em 180 SegundosFale conosco através do mundo180segundos@gmail.com

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he digs into new Federal Reserve research to ask whether younger generations really are worse off than their parents. Read the transcript of this episode. Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop. Follow the Economic & Market Watch podcast. Visit us, download the intelligence brief and dashboard and explore economic insights on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.Sources:https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/feds/files/2024007pap.pdf https://www.financialaha.com/data-analysis/us-net-worth-by-generation/ Average Annual Hours Worked by Persons Engaged for United States (AVHWPEUSA065NRUG) | FRED | St. Louis Fed https://fred.stlouisfed.org/graph/?g=1X1JU https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/cps/tables/time-series/historical-income-households/h12ar.xlsx The Fed - Chart: Survey of Consumer Finances, 1989 - 2022

Isaiah Jones joins Sport Talk to discuss his career and the CFC season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug McHoney (PwC's International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Laura Valestin, an international tax partner in PwC's Washington National Tax Services office, who specializes in the taxation of financial transactions, including foreign currency. Doug and Laura discuss the proposed Section 987 regulations governing the new CFC election, beginning with the rule's scope, history, and common QBU fact patterns. They explain how the election can turn off future Section 987 gain-or-loss computations, while preserving translation and basis-tracking requirements, and examine consistency across commonly controlled CFCs, partnership applications, inbound transactions, and the loss of future Section 987 losses. They also cover the 120-month amortization of pre-election amounts, the $50 million asset threshold, election timing and filing mechanics, reliance on the proposed rules, the November 12 comment deadline, and why detailed modeling is essential before making an effectively irrevocable choice. 

CFC Director, Alliances and Research Amy LaVigna examines how early artificial intelligence efforts can inform investment choices, data readiness and workforce planning. Related content:Watch the video of this episode, "Early AI Efforts Offer Lessons for Cooperative Leaders."Listen to the CFC Solutions Cast podcast episode, "How Rapid AI Damage Assessments Are Changing Disaster Recovery."Read the CFC Financial Feature, "Why AI Will Transform Work, Not Eliminate It."For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop.CFC members can learn more about the latest industry and technology trends by visiting nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

Commissioner Kristy Nieto of the Public Service Commissionof Wisconsin joins the Electric Wire to discuss her background on consumer issues and the work she's doing now to ensure that customers are at the forefront of decision-making. Commissioner Nieto will also be speaking at the upcoming Customers First Coalition Power Breakfast on September 15, 2026. Registration information and a full agenda can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cfc-power-breakfast-2026-affordability-and-the-customer-experience-tickets-1994715712392Links Mentioned in the Episode: Commissioner Nieto's appearance on the Electric Wire podcast in 2021 (Episode 12, Energy Assistance During the Pandemic): https://youtu.be/9ogRle6Rdms Commissioner Nieto's appointment to chair the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Committee on Consumers and the Public Interest: https://www.wispolitics.com/2026/public-service-commission-psc-commissioner-nieto-appointed-chair-of-the-naruc-committee-on-consumers-and-the-public-interest/Register for CFC's 2026 Power Breakfast in Madison bySeptember 10!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cfc-power-breakfast-2026-affordability-and-the-customer-experience-tickets-1994715712392

Fashion Week is a week away, and Ask Nyomi: Bridging the Gap is bringing on two people host Nyomi Banks calls her "fashion industry children" — Xavier Walker and Norka Vasquez, co-founders of Caribbean Fashion Collective (CFC). Nyomi has watched both of them grow from models into industry builders, and this episode is a front-row seat to that evolution.Xavier and Norka break down what it actually took to land Caribbean Fashion Collective a spot on the CFDA New York Fashion Week calendar — for the second time — and why that matters far beyond the glitz of a runway show. They talk about being recognized by Essence, the reality of being "gatekeepers" trying to open more doors instead of just one, and their long-term vision to expand CFC beyond New York into a full Caribbean tour and eventually Europe.The conversation gets personal fast. Norka shares the unvarnished story of how CFC actually got funded — an unexpected move-out payout from a landlord, a friend's spare room in Harlem, and a decision to bet that money on a company instead of an apartment. It's a real, no-gloss look at what founding something from nothing actually looks like, plus their advice for the next generation of Caribbean creators and models trying to build their own platforms.In this episode, you'll learn:What it means to be selected for the CFDA New York Fashion Week calendar — twiceHow Caribbean Fashion Collective is creating opportunities for historically excluded Caribbean creatorsXavier and Norka's vision for CFC's future: a Caribbean tour, European expansion, and mentorship for designers back homeThe real, unplanned financial risk behind founding CFCWhy having "someone in your corner" matters when you're building something from scratchTheir advice to models and creatives who want to build their own platform instead of waiting to be chosenAbout Xavier Walker & Norka Vasquez Xavier Walker and Norka Vasquez are co-founders of Caribbean Fashion Collective, a platform creating visibility and opportunity for Caribbean creators in the fashion industry. Both started as models — including work with IS By Nyomi Banks — before building CFC into a CFDA-recognized New York Fashion Week presence, with recognition from Essence and a growing footprint aimed at expanding across the Caribbean and into Europe.Connect with Caribbean Fashion Collective:Check their official website and socials for Fashion Week show details and season updatesConnect with Nyomi Banks / Ask Nyomi: Bridging the Gap:Email for love, sex & relationship advice: info@nyomi.comCatch Nyomi at New York Fashion Week this week supporting Caribbean Fashion CollectiveNew: Nyomi's Intimate Corner on PatreonUpcoming: Souls (horror film, written and executive produced by Nyomi, directed by Dog Pound Mike Mike) coming to Tubi, plus Caught 2 on the waySEO Keywords / TagsCaribbean Fashion Collective, CFDA Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Caribbean designers, fashion entrepreneurship, from model to founder, Xavier Walker, Norka Vasquez, building a fashion brand, Caribbean creators, fashion industry diversity, Essence recognition, Nyomi Banks, Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap, entrepreneurship podcast, fashion week special episode ASK NYOMI: BRIDGING THE GAPHost: Nyomi Banks (Da Goddess of Self Love)Co-Host: Dog Pound Mike MikeThank you for tuning in! We appreciate you being part of the BTG community 

This week on Here for the Health of It, Megan Stetson is filling in for Tom as co-host alongside Randy for a special episode featuring Columbia Family Chiropractic's own Dr. Derek Mobley and Kennedy Payne.Dr. Derek Mobley is an adjusting doctor and Marketing Director at Columbia Family Chiropractic, while Kennedy Payne serves as the Digital Media & Marketing Coordinator for CFC and produces Here for the Health of It/Columbia's Hottest Podcast.With Columbia Family Chiropractic and Here for the Health of It recently being named Best of Columbia Free Times 2026, this episode takes a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast, marketing, social media, content creation, and what goes into building a successful local brand and podcast.From the Best of Columbia win to the realities of creating content and growing a podcast, Derek and Kennedy share what happens behind the scenes at CFC and what they've learned along the way. Tune in for a fun conversation about marketing, podcasting, and everything that goes into bringing these shows to life.This episode is sponsored by Columbia Family Chiropractic: https://www.cfcforhealth.comhttps://www.instagram.com/columbiafamilychiropracticThis episode is sponsored by Gallup Design Build: ⁠https://www.gallupdesignbuild.com⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gallupdesignbuild⁠If you would like to follow us, we are on everything at Here For The Health Of It Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/columbiashottestpodcast/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hereforthehealthofit

Aventum, Axa, CFC, Crawford & Company and Dual technology leaders have urged insurers to rethink products and operating models rather than simply use artificial intelligence to improve existing processes in the latest Insurance Post Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Here for the Health of It, Megan Stetson is filling in for Tom as co-host alongside Randy for a special episode featuring Columbia Family Chiropractic's own Dr. Derek Mobley and Kennedy Payne.Dr. Derek Mobley is an adjusting doctor and Marketing Director at Columbia Family Chiropractic, while Kennedy Payne serves as the Digital Media & Marketing Coordinator for CFC and produces Here for the Health of It/Columbia's Hottest Podcast.With Columbia Family Chiropractic and Here for the Health of It recently being named Best of Columbia Free Times 2026, this episode takes a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast, marketing, social media, content creation, and what goes into building a successful local brand and podcast.From the Best of Columbia win to the realities of creating content and growing a podcast, Derek and Kennedy share what happens behind the scenes at CFC and what they've learned along the way. Tune in for a fun conversation about marketing, podcasting, and everything that goes into bringing these shows to life.This episode is sponsored by Columbia Family Chiropractic: https://www.cfcforhealth.comhttps://www.instagram.com/columbiafamilychiropracticThis episode is sponsored by Gallup Design Build: ⁠https://www.gallupdesignbuild.com⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gallupdesignbuild⁠If you would like to follow us, we are on everything at Here For The Health Of It Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/columbiashottestpodcast/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hereforthehealthofit

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he explores why the Treasury is buying long-term bonds, what that means for interest rates and borrowers, and why efforts to suppress market signals may create larger problems down the road.Read the transcript of this episode. Download last week's intelligence brief, "$40 Trillion in Federal Debt."Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop. Follow the Economic & Market Watch podcast.Visit the archives for more intelligence briefs.Visit us, download this week's intelligence brief and dashboard and explore economic insights on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions. Sources:Tentative-Buyback-Schedule.pdfMarket Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 10-Year Constant Maturity, Quoted on an Investment Basis (DGS10) | FRED | St. Louis FedMarket Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 30-Year Constant Maturity, Quoted on an Investment Basis (DGS30) | FRED | St. Louis FedBessent vows bigger buybacks after bond yields erased the US Treasury's relief rally | Euronews 

On episode 192 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews David Quangvan (IG: @davidquangvan) a father, fighter, Team Hydra Mixed Martial Arts coach (IG: @hydra.wpg), welder and Christian. He's final professional MMA bout will be on the CFC 10: Aftershock main card at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Saturday, November 14, 2026.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- growing up in an abusive home, childhood trauma- coming to Christ during COVID-19 pandemic- how he prays- the importance of gratitude - what he loves about his personal world right now- the seasons of life and friendships- adopting a mindset that everything in life is happening for you rather than to you - the trap of a victim mentality - living in the present- how losing his mom profoundly changed him- how living a Christian life has been so uplifting for him- home schooling his children - the origin story of his martial arts journey - how his mentality of training in MMA has evolved since when he first began- becoming a coach and what he's learnt from this new journey- his wish for people he trains at Hydra MMA- speaking his mind when he sees something isn't right - what he's learnt about fear - the power of Jiu-Jitsu being for children's self-defence - sharing his testimonial- the importance of surrounding yourself with right the friends and community- becoming a welder - finding your true calling - his greatest life lesson learnt on his path thus far- planting seeds of Christianity out of love I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero's Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

Advanced nuclear is attracting unprecedented investment, but can technology scale quickly enough to meet rising electricity demand? In this edition of Solutions Cast: Industry Insights, Alisha Pinto, senior energy industry analyst at CFC, examines the opportunities, challenges and key trends cooperative leaders should watch. Related content:Watch the video of this episode, "Can Advanced Nuclear Scale to Meet Demand?"Download CFC's issue brief, "Considerations of a Changing Grid: How Electric Cooperatives Are Ensuring Reliability."Listen to the June 15 CFC Solutions Cast podcast episode, "Reliability in a Rapidly Changing Economy."Read the CFC Solutions Cooperative News article, "Nuclear Revival Accelerates as Data Centers Race for Power."For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop.CFC members can learn more about the latest industry and technology trends by visiting nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

Daniel joins Sport Talk to discuss the upcoming CFC schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past couple of years we've been talking a lot about the potential applications of AI in insurance and where in the value chain it is going to make the best impact. But what we haven't done is follow the logic further and start to look into the medium term consequences for the industry. This is why what follows is so interesting. My conversation with George Beattie (pictured, Left), Head of Innovation and Chris Mullan (pictured, Right) Head of Data and AI at CFC starts off as an examination of the innovative MGA's application of agentic AI into its underwriting process. That in itself is interesting enough. For example the 70-80 times speed gains for delivering bindable quotes are eye-opening, but it's what follows that makes this podcast special. George and Chris have done a lot of thinking about what the application of AI can really mean for the sector. They've done the intellectual homework and some of their conclusions will surprise you. For example they don't feel that AI exclusions are going to be workable and are only likely to lead to an embarrassing future climbdown for the industry. But it's their views on how the age of AI gives us a chance to completely re-design the insurance product from the ground up that are perhaps more insightful and offer a cautionary tale for incumbents. Those who simply think AI will make the existing business process quicker and more efficient will almost certainly be right in the short-term, but they might be outmanoeuvred in the longer term as whole new business models emerge and leave them in their wake. When smart and articulate experienced insurance people really grapple with tech, it helps the rest of us understand much better. George and Chris are great communicators who can translate tech jargon into practical insurance ideas. What's even better is that they are both very grounded and are really good at deflating the tech hubris that puts so many of us insurance folk off. In short, this one is a must-listen and alongside the recent fascinating Episode with Clyde Bernstein of Aon, ranks as one of the most insightful discussions I have had on the intersection of insurance technology and innovation for a very long time. LINKS: We thank our naming sponsor AdvantageGo, now part of Sapiens: https://www.advantagego.com

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she looks at the predictability of future expenses and financial planning in the subscription economy.Read the transcript of this episode.Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop.Follow the Economic & Market Watch podcast.Visit us, download the intelligence brief and dashboard and explore economic insights on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.Mentioned in the show:Homeowners Associations Are Foreclosing on More Residents—The Wall Street JournalRecurring Costs Are Reshaping Ownership—CFC Solutions Cooperative News

AI Disclaimer: Show notes and transcript corrections in this document were generated by Claude (Anthropic's AI assistant), based on an auto-transcribed recording of the episode. While corrected for obvious transcription errors, this content has not been independently fact-checked beyond that and may contain inaccuracies.It's prediction season again, and per tradition, we're opening with the disclaimer: don't bet actual money on anything we say here, because our track record is bad. (We'll get to actual betting later this year, now that mobile sports betting is legal in our state — that's a whole separate segment we're saving for the transfer-window finale episode.) This year we split the usual mega-episode in two: Chelsea predictions today, full Premier League predictions dropping Wednesday. Tonight it's just the Blues — assists, goals, goal contributions, player of the season, points, and final position, with the standard caveat that any prediction is subject to revision if a new signing changes the picture before the window shuts.Spreading the Love: Assists, Goals, and Goal ContributionsJason opened with a curveball, backing Morgan Rodgers for most assists — a pick Daniel admits “made absolutely zero anything” on his own list. Daniel went the safer route with Cole Palmer, but with an asterisk: if Enzo Fernández stays at the club, Enzo gets the nod instead, since neither of them got a real look at how he's being deployed under Xabi Alonso (the one match where it mattered got buried behind Chelsea's still-broken CFC+ paywall, which crashed and forced a refund). On goals, they're aligned: João Pedro, no debate, coming off a preseason with something like seven goals in five matches. The real argument was the number — João Pedro had 15 Premier League goals last season despite a rough November-December stretch and an injury layoff, and both hosts think 20-plus is very much in play this year given he skipped the World Cup and gets a fresher, fuller season without Club World Cup fatigue. Daniel locked in 22 (his daughter's favorite number, he admits, after briefly saying 21), and Jason said he was hoping Daniel would land there because he had 23 ready to go. For goal contributions, they both landed on Cole Palmer, with Daniel's now-familiar Enzo caveat still attached — the logic being that if Enzo's playing a deeper role for Xabi rather than crashing the box the way he did under Enzo Maresca, his numbers might not keep pace.Player of the Season: Mudryk, Estêvão, or a Palmer Bounce-BackJason's headline pick was Mykhailo Mudryk, with an immediate correction to Estêvão as the real answer if Mudryk's situation doesn't sort itself out — a pick tangled up with the ongoing Pedro Neto transfer speculation (reportedly gaining traction toward the Saudi league, at a valuation that's apparently jumped from roughly $70 million to $100 million, which both hosts find absurd). Daniel went back to Cole Palmer, betting on a rebound season after an injury-hampered year and a summer off — Palmer and João Pedro both skipping the World Cup, which Daniel frames as a blessing in disguise for a Chelsea fan even though it stung to watch happen. Daniel's specific number: 25 to 30 goal contributions this season, with double-digit goals and double-digit assists both in reach. Both hosts keep circling back to the same idea — a fully rested attacking group (João Pedro, Palmer, Estêvão, Morgan Rodgers, Geovany Quenda, Moisés Caicedo, and possibly Enzo) that didn't exist in this form a year ago.Second Place, Two Different Point TotalsThis is where it got interesting. Daniel predicted 74 points to start — a big jump from last season's total — before revising upward as the conversation went on, eventually settling on 77. Jason went further, calling 81. Both landed on the same final position: second place in the Premier League. For context, they noted Arsenal finished on 85 points last season, Man City second on 78, and Man United third on 71. Both hosts point to the same root cause for last year's underperformance — a 14-win, 10-draw, 14-loss season where the draws, not the losses, did the real damage, including a seven-match losing streak that alone cost 21 points. They think a healthier, more attacking setup under Xabi Alonso closes that gap.Why No Europe Might Actually HelpThe case for optimism keeps coming back to the same practical point: Chelsea has no Champions League or Europa League football this season (Conference League football, which they mostly rotate the squad for anyway, doesn't carry the same load). That means less rotation, closer to the same 11 players available week to week, and a real shot at avoiding the fixture pileup that wrecked depth last year. They also flagged a wild league-wide backdrop: a record number of managerial changes across the Premier League this season, with Arsenal's Mikel Arteta the only manager among the traditional top six who's actually won something at his current club. Both hosts think that instability, combined with Chelsea's rested squad, gives them a real chance to finish high — while cautioning that basic fundamental lapses (the kind of “boneheaded” mistakes that showed up throughout preseason) and injuries are still the main things that could derail it.What's Coming This WeekBig week ahead: the full Premier League predictions episode drops Wednesday, a live Thursday transfer-news show runs roughly 4-5pm, and Friday brings the debut of a brand-new weekly show where Daniel and Jason predict every Premier League match, kicking off with round one (Arsenal vs. Coventry, per the hosts) at 2pm ET Friday. It's a roughly 15-minute show, explicitly billed as not-serious. Expect a transfer-finale episode later in the window too, complete with a promised prediction “update” and — new this year — actual small-stakes parlays, now that mobile betting is legal where they live. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit redwhitebluesfc.substack.com

Una banqueta rota, estrecha o inexistente puede parecer un problema menor, pero también puede determinar quién recorre la ciudad con libertad y quién queda fuera. En este episodio exploramos por qué caminar no es solo una forma de trasladarnos, sino también un derecho relacionado con la salud, la autonomía infantil, la seguridad, la convivencia y el acceso a oportunidades. Entrevistamos a Aleksandra Krstikj, arquitecta y profesora investigadora de la Escuela de Arquitectura, Arte y Diseño (EAAD) del Tecnológico de Monterrey, a Eugen Reséndiz, profesora investigadora en la EAAD y fellow en el Centro para el Futuro de las Ciudades (CFC) y a Roberto Ponce, investigador de investigación del CFC y director de la maestría de Ciencia de Datos y Políticas Públicas de la Escuela de Gobierno y Transformación Pública.

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he untangles the chain reaction that moved the U.S. Treasury to intervene in Japanese currency markets for the first time in almost 30 years. Read the transcript of this episode. Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop. Follow the Economic & Market Watch podcast. Visit us, download the intelligence brief and dashboard and explore economic insights on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions. Sources:Japanese Yen to U.S. Dollar Spot Exchange Rate (DEXJPUS) | FRED | St. Louis Fed  Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 10-Year Constant Maturity, Quoted on an Investment Basis (DGS10) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Interest Rates: Long-Term Government Bond Yields: 10-Year: Main (Including Benchmark) for Japan (IRLTLT01JPM156N) | FRED | St. Louis Fed U.S. Imports of Goods by Customs Basis from Japan (IMPJP) | FRED | St. Louis Fed 

CFC's Brian Sloboda takes a closer look at vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and explores the most important question for electric cooperatives. Related content:Watch the video of this episode, "What Co-ops Should be Asking About V2Gs."Read the CFC Solutions Cooperative News article, "New Companies, Partnerships Move Vehicle-to-Grid Forward."For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop.CFC members can learn more about the latest industry and technology trends by visiting nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

The interim title has been removedRichard Dixon is now the head coach for CFC without a qualifierHe visits SDH AM to talk about growth as a head coach, what he's learned at CFC, and a bit of a weekend preview against ATLUTD2

These sources evaluate the evolution of artificial intelligence through the lens of architectural innovation and computational efficiency. The first text introduces Liquid Neural Networks (LNNs) as a biologically inspired alternative to traditional Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), emphasizing their ability to handle continuous-time data with fewer parameters and greater out-of-distribution generalization. While LNN variants like Closed-form Continuous-time (CfC) models offer superior speed and reduced memory usage, the text notes that traditional RNNs remain relevant due to their mature ecosystem. Complementing this technical analysis, the second source advocates for Green AI, a movement pushing the research community to prioritize energy efficiency and environmental sustainability alongside raw accuracy. It highlights the staggering 300,000x increase in compute used for deep learning since 2012 and proposes Floating Point Operations (FPO) as a standard metric to track the "price tag" of research. Together, these documents suggest a shift toward compact, adaptive models that lower financial barriers and reduce the carbon footprint of modern AI development.

In this episode Breezy, Matthew, Jim, and Jay review the recent CFCM games and CFCW games. We talk vibes, CFC women's season, news,, and more! We are on- instagram at @section109podcast twitter at @section109pod bluesky at @section109podcast.bsky.social tiktok at @section109podcast

In this Industry Insights episode, Alisha Pinto, senior energy industry analyst at CFC, and Chris Whittle, energy and data analyst at CFC, explore the contents of CFC's newly released issue brief, "Considerations of a Changing Grid: How Electric Cooperatives Are Ensuring Reliability." Related content:Watch the video of this episode, "Pinto, Whittle Explore New CFC Issue Brief."Download CFC's issue brief, "Considerations of a Changing Grid: How Electric Cooperatives Are Ensuring Reliability."Listen to the June 15 CFC Solutions Cast podcast episode, "Reliability in a Rapidly Changing Economy."Read the CFC Solutions Cooperative News article, "Hoosier Energy Builds Flexible Power Portfolio."For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop.CFC members can learn more about the latest industry and technology trends by visiting nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

Богатые люди думают о налогах не в апреле, а летом: готовить сани надо заранее, в декабре экономить уже поздно. В этом выпуске CPA и налоговый директор Тимур Князев объясняет, как иммигранту в США перестать переплачивать государству и превратить декларацию из головной боли в инструмент для жизни.Разбираем, чем W2 отличается от 1099 и почему контракт это на самом деле бизнес, что можно и что нельзя списывать, как работают акции от работодателя (RSU, вестинг, sell to cover) и крипта, что происходит с налогами при переезде между штатами и на удаленке. Отдельно - самая горячая тема для новичков: зарубежные счета, иностранные компании и ИП, наследство и подарки из-за границы, и какие штрафы за это грозят (спойлер: очень большие). Если вы недавно в США, работаете на W2 или 1099, получаете акции или у вас остались активы на родине - этот выпуск сэкономит вам деньги и нервы.О чем поговорили:Путь Тимура: от хедхантера в Москве до налогового директора в бигтехеПочему налоги надо планировать летом, а не в апрелеW2 против 1099: почему контракт это бизнесЧто реально можно списать, а что нельзяАкции от работодателя: вестинг, продажа, capital gains и частые ошибкиКрипта в декларации: что отслеживает налоговая в 2026Налоги при переезде между штатами и на удаленкеЗарубежные счета, компании, ИП: FBAR, CFC, GILTI и штрафыНаследство и подарки из-за границы: форма 3520Может ли AI помочь с налогами3 совета тем, кто хочет навести порядок в налогахГость выпускаTimur Knyazev (Тимур Князев) - CPA и налоговый директор в AI-компании o9, выпускник Большой Четверки (Ernst & Young и PwC). Автор книги US Tax Reform for Hipsters, ментор стартапов и налоговый советник для основателей.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timurk/Сайт - www.timur.taxКнига - www.hipstertax.comНалоговый бутик - www.tk.cpa***Карьерная консультация (резюме, LinkedIn, стратегия, поиск работы в США) - https://annanaumova.comКоучинг (синдром самозванца, прокрастинация, страхи) - ссылкаТелеграм - https://t.me/prodcastUSAИнстаграм - https://www.instagram.com/prodcast.usТикТок - https://www.tiktok.com/@us.job⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 Интро00:43 Зачем думать о налогах уже летом05:29 От рекрутинга до Big Four в США18:34 Разница между W2 и контрактом 109919:54 Плюсы и страхи работы на контракте23:23 Почему летнее планирование спасает от переплат27:49 История Анны: цена налоговой ошибки30:25 Ловушка Obamacare и форма 1095A32:14 Какие расходы списывают на W235:31 Как законно списывать расходы на 109936:17 Как задекларировать домашний офис41:59 Как устроен налоговый аудит в США46:30 Налоги в США и доходы в СНГ48:11 Как налоговая узнает про счета за рубежом50:05 Чем опасны иностранные компании и КИК53:57 Отчет по зарубежным счетам через FBAR56:12 Что делать, если забыли заявить о счетах59:03 Как облагаются подарки и наследство01:00:46 Крупные переводы из-за рубежа и форма 352001:01:44 Налоги на зарубежное имущество01:08:15 Налоги на RSU и акции в IT01:13:27 Как декларировать криптовалюту01:18:15 Налоги при смене штата и на удаленке01:21:32 Главный принцип: суть важнее формы01:25:28 Опыт работы в Anthropic01:31:04 Заменит ли AI бухгалтера01:34:01 Налоги для основателей стартапов01:36:59 Три совета от налогового CPA01:42:22 Итоги и финальные рекомендации

Can your Bible become just another book to study, or is it meant to be the place where you meet the living Christ? In the first episode of our new Life in the Word series, Greg and Nathan expand on CFC's Sunday sermon series also called Life in the Word by exploring the Bible's surprising picture of itself: not as a database of information, but as the meeting place between God and His people. From the Tabernacle in the wilderness to John declaring that Jesus "tabernacled" among us, from the road to Emmaus to the quiet practice of biblical meditation, they discuss how Scripture is designed to lead us into communion with a Person. Join Greg and Nathan as they consider the difference between knowing the Bible and truly encountering the God who speaks through it.

Nate Melby, vice president and chief information officer at Dairyland Power Cooperative in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, speaks with CFC's Brian Sloboda about how electric cooperatives can identify high-value opportunities and begin their own artificial intelligence journey. Related content:Watch the video of this episode, "How AI Is Delivering Real Value for Electric Cooperatives."Listen to the CFC Solutions Cast podcast episode, "Keeping It Human: AI and the Future of Member Service."Read the CFC Financial Feature, "Uncovering the Latest Constraint in the AI Economy."For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop.CFC members can learn more about the latest industry and technology trends by visiting nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

Doug McHoney (PwC's International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Shin Yamaguchi, a tax partner at PwC Japan, the Japanese inbound tax leader, and host of the English-language podcast Dial in Japan. Doug and Shin discuss Japan's current inbound and outbound investment environment, the role of supply-chain diversification and energy security in Japanese outbound strategy, and why Japan remains an active market for inbound acquisitions and carve-outs. They also explore Japan's Pillar Two implementation timeline, readiness for compliance, the interaction between Pillar Two and Japan's CFC rules, practical administrative and substantive challenges for Japanese-parented groups, tariff-related uncertainty for US investment, and the tax controversy environment in Japan, including the continued focus on transfer pricing. 

Farid joins Sport Talk to discuss CFC's July 4th match at Erlanger Park and his thoughts on the World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Brandon Schuh and Nick Hartmann return for another episode of RiskCellar, and the headline story is North Carolina litigation financing. North Carolina has become the first state in the country to pass an outright ban on third-party litigation financing, with Governor Josh Stein signing House Bill 315 into law in June 2026. Find out what the law prohibits, why insurance trade groups are celebrating it, and what it could mean for other states.Beyond the North Carolina litigation financing news, Brandon and Nick cover a data breach at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, CFC's move to add affirmative AI coverage across seven product lines, the deadly earthquakes that struck Venezuela and the Caribbean, and how Chubb-led marine war risk facilities are easing capacity strain in the Strait of Hormuz. The episode wraps with a Fourth of July round of Three Truths and a Lie.This episode blends sharp insurance analysis with the hosts' casual banter, making topics like North Carolina litigation financing approachable for brokers and underwriters. Listeners get a fast-moving tour of the week's biggest insurance and legal stories.North Carolina is the first state to enact an outright ban on third-party litigation financing.House Bill 315 makes it unlawful to engage in or furnish litigation investment in a North Carolina civil proceeding.The law took effect July 1, 2026, applying to lawsuits arising on or after that date.The Attorney General can enforce the law with penalties up to $50,000 per violation.At least 11 other states already have some restrictions on litigation funding.NAIC confirmed a breach exposing 3.1 terabytes of data via an Oracle PeopleSoft vulnerability.CFC is embedding affirmative AI coverage across seven core product lines.Chubb-led marine facilities offer up to $400 million in Strait of Hormuz shipping capacity.00:00 Introduction to Claims Auditing and AI Solutions01:22 Celebrating Achievements in Brokerage04:38 Wine Tasting and Personal Updates05:39 Fourth of July Plans and Celebrations06:39 Political Commentary on National Events09:11 Litigation Funding Legislation in North Carolina11:47 Data Breach at NAIC and Its Implications15:47 Insurance Industry Responses to AI Risks19:06 Natural Disasters and Their Impact on Insurance21:29 Geopolitical Commentary on U.S.-Iran Relations24:39 Insurance Developments in Maritime Risk28:07 Trivia and Closing ThoughtsConnect with RiskCellar:Website: https://www.riskcellar.com/Brandon Schuh:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552710523314LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-stephen-schuh/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schuhpapa/Nick Hartmann:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjhartmann/

CFC's Damien Barker John joins Sport Talk to discuss his career and CFC's season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug McHoney (PwC's International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Paulson Tseng, PwC Taiwan's International Tax Services and Transfer Pricing Leader, the firm's Human Capital Leader, and host of the Finance and Tax Cafe podcast.Doug and Paulson discuss Taiwan's corporate tax framework, including the 20% corporate rate, foreign tax credit limits, withholding tax friction for services, and CFC rules; how inbound investment remains strong in semiconductors and R&D while outbound models are shifting toward more diversified, multi-nodal footprints; Taiwan's current Pillar Two posture, top-up tax exposure, and readiness challenges around data, education, and compliance; whether Pillar Two is already changing business behavior; tax controversy themes in Taiwan, especially transfer pricing, withholding tax, and risk-based audits; and Paulson's own podcast and its broader finance, economic, and workplace-stress topics.

In just twelve months, the conversation around Agentic AI in insurance has changed dramatically.  What began as curiosity about autonomous AI agents has evolved into a much more practical discussion about implementation, governance, economics and competitive advantage.  In this special solo episode, InsTech's Zoja Wojcik reflects on the developments that have shaped the market since InsTech's first Agentic AI event in November 2025. Drawing on conversations with insurers, brokers, MGAs, technology providers and industry leaders, she explores how the industry has moved beyond experimentation and towards a more challenging question: where does the commercial value actually come from?  Along the way, you'll hear insights from Simon Torrance, Erdal Atakan, Gina Gill, Elena Maran, Max Richter and Ian Thompson, alongside examples of how organisations including CFC, McGill & Partners, AIG, Duck Creek and hyperexponential are bringing Agentic AI into real insurance operations.  Whether you're still trying to understand what Agentic AI means for insurance or already evaluating deployment opportunities, this episode offers a practical snapshot of where the market stands today and the questions leaders should be asking next.  Want to continue the conversation? Join us in London on July 7 for 'The age of Agentic AI: from strategy to commercial value'. In this episode:  00:00 - What is Agentic AI and why has it become one of insurance's most discussed technologies?  03:15 - Looking back at the industry's first major Agentic AI event in November 2025  05:45 - Simon Torrance on why Agentic AI should be viewed as a new workforce, not simply another software tool  06:20 - Early deployment examples from across the insurance market:  CFC's Lane Assist   McGill & Partners and Salesforce Agentforce   AIG's AI-driven underwriting initiatives   Federato's agentic underwriting platform   hyperexponential and Banyan Risk   Duck Creek's insurance-native Agentic AI platform   08:15 - Why moving from pilot projects to production remains difficult  10:00 - The defining question of 2026: proving commercial value and ROI  12:15 - Intelligence Capital, competitive advantage and why buying AI tools may only create parity  13:30 - Orchestration, governance and maintaining trust in agentic systems  15:00 - Workforce transformation and practical lessons for insurance leaders  16:00 - What questions should insurance organisations be asking next?  Key takeaways:  The industry conversation has shifted from experimentation towards implementation and measurable business outcomes.   Many of the biggest barriers to adoption are organisational rather than technical.   Boards increasingly expect clear economic justification for AI investment.   Competitive advantage may come less from AI models themselves and more from institutional knowledge and decision-making expertise.   Governance frameworks must evolve alongside increasingly autonomous systems.   Organisations that focus on specific business problems are more likely to succeed than those pursuing AI for its own sake.   Featured contributors:  Simon Torrance, AI Risk   Erdal Atakan, Inigo   Gina Gill, Apollo   Elena Maran, Alethesis AI   Max Richter, Mea platform   Ian Thompson, IMT Advisory  Further reading:  For listeners looking to explore the themes discussed in this episode:  Agentic AI & insurance  Podcast episode: Where is the industry today? – a view from the C-suite (A rare C-suite perspective on Agentic AI: what it is, how it's being deployed and why senior leaders are walking a tightrope between bold innovation and operational risk.)  CFC launches Lane Assist, a live agentic underwriting pilot  McGill & Partners becomes first London Market broker to deploy Agentic AI  McGill + AIG collaboration using AI-driven underwriting  Duck Creek launches insurance-native Agentic AI Platform  Federato RiskOps and Agentic underwriting platform  MGA Banyan Risk deploys hx's full agentic underwriting suite  Strategy & commercial value  Simon Torrance's work on Intelligence Capital   AI Risk research on Agentic AI and enterprise transformation   InsTech & ServiceNow New York event: The future of insurance will be orchestrated, not built  Governance & Responsible AI  Article: The New Frontier: Managing and insuring generative and agentic AI risks with Edinburgh Futures Institute  Podcast episode: Creating a new kind of assurance & insurance framework for AI-related risks (This episode unpacks one of the most ambitious research initiatives currently shaping the future of AI risk in insurance.) 

In this episode Breezy, Matthew, and Jim review the recent CFCM games against Core, Disney FC, and NJRB2 and CFCW games against Knoxville, Tempo, and Impact. We talk vibes, CFC women's season, halfway point with the men, and more! Prideraiser 2026 - https://www.prideraiser.org/campaigns/the-chattahooligans-chattanooga-prideraiser-2026-NOvYBZvlMax0J/  We are on- instagram at @section109podcast twitter at @section109pod bluesky at @section109podcast.bsky.social tiktok at @section109podcast

CFC Director, Alliances and Research Amy LaVigna outlines practical AI uses for cooperatives with guardrails, showing how leadership can balance innovation with oversight. Related content:Watch the video of this episode, "AI Use Rises as Co-ops Manage Risk, Governance, Oversight."Listen to the CFC Solutions Cast podcast episode, "Keeping It Human: AI and the Future of Member Service."Read the CFC Financial Feature, "Uncovering the Latest Constraint in the AI Economy."For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop.CFC members can learn more about the latest industry and technology trends by visiting nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

For decades, cleaning circuit assemblies after soldering was not optional. It was standard practice across the electronics manufacturing industry. Then, almost overnight, that changed. In this episode of Reliability Matters, Mike Konrad takes you back to the origins of that shift. From the widespread use of CFC-based cleaning solvents to the global impact of the Montreal Protocol, this episode explains how environmental regulation led to the rapid adoption of no-clean flux and the removal of cleaning as a standard process step. But that decision came with assumptions. Assumptions based on larger components, wider spacing, and assemblies that were far more tolerant of residues than what we see today. As electronics evolved, so did the risk. Miniaturization, increased component density, and the expansion of electronics into harsh environments have dramatically reduced the tolerance for contamination. And when cleaning was removed, it wasn't just flux that remained. It was the totality of residues introduced throughout the manufacturing process. This episode walks through how those residues, combined with moisture and electrical bias, can lead to electrochemical migration, including parasitic leakage and dendritic growth, often resulting in delayed or intermittent failures. This is the story of how we got here. In Part 2, we bring this discussion into the present. What does “clean” actually mean today? Why did the industry move away from fixed cleanliness limits? And why is cleaning once again becoming a critical part of modern electronics manufacturing? If you've ever asked the question, “Do I really need to clean?” Part 2 will challenge how you think about the answer.

This is the first of a two part series.For decades, cleaning circuit assemblies after soldering was not optional. It was standard practice across the electronics manufacturing industry. Then, almost overnight, that changed.In this episode of Reliability Matters, Mike Konrad takes you back to the origins of that shift. From the widespread use of CFC-based cleaning solvents to the global impact of the Montreal Protocol, this episode explains how environmental regulation led to the rapid adoption of no-clean flux and the removal of cleaning as a standard process step. But that decision came with assumptions.Assumptions based on larger components, wider spacing, and assemblies that were far more tolerant of residues than what we see today.As electronics evolved, so did the risk.Miniaturization, increased component density, and the expansion of electronics into harsh environments have dramatically reduced the tolerance for contamination. And when cleaning was removed, it wasn't just flux that remained. It was the totality of residues introduced throughout the manufacturing process.This episode walks through how those residues, combined with moisture and electrical bias, can lead to electrochemical migration, including parasitic leakage and dendritic growth, often resulting in delayed or intermittent failures.This is the story of how we got here.In Part 2, we bring this discussion into the present.What does “clean” actually mean today? Why did the industry move away from fixed cleanliness limits? And why is cleaning once again becoming a critical part of modern electronics manufacturing?If you've ever asked the question, “Do I really need to clean?” Part 2 will challenge how you think about the answer.

CFC Senior Energy Industry Analyst Alisha Pinto examines how utilities are using microgrids to rethink resilience, prioritizing outcomes like uptime, faster recovery and continuity over one-time asset investments. Related content:Watch the video of this episode, "Microgrids Shift Resilience from Assets to Outcomes."Read the Solutions article, "Wired for Resilience: Microgrids Solve Reliability Issues."For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop.CFC members can learn more about the latest industry and technology trends by visiting nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026Sliced 64: Pittsburgh Penguins Purchase Over 12,500 City Forest Credits Across Four Regional ProjectsIn this edition of SLICED, we break down the Pittsburgh Penguins' recent purchase of over 12,500 City Forest Credits across four regional forest preservation projects - what drove the deal, why it's a replicable template for corporates and sports franchises alike, and which top-rated CFC projects still have credits available.--Sliced is a weekly short-form dispatch released every Tuesday that features original thought pieces from our team members with the goal of slicing apart the various complex aspects of climate finance. If you want to check out the written version of Sliced, click here: https://gordianknotstrategies.com/weekly-newsletter/Sliced is produced by ⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠Jay Tipton⁠. Visit us at www.gordianknotstrategies.com. Music is by ⁠Coma-Media.

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start today with a flaw with the CFC’s enforcement of NIL deals, and how a trend in the NFL draft could affect college football. We then talk Clemson with William Qualkinbush from 105.5 The Roar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most powersports dealers have some form of reinsurance in place. Most of them have no idea what is actually in it.Gene Silas has been in the industry for over 30 years. Jeff Barron has been at it for 26. Together they run Brightline Dealer Advisors, one of the largest broker firms in the United States and they spend their days helping dealers understand what they actually own in their F&I back end and how much of it is quietly walking out the door in fees they have never seen.They recently did a webinar with the NPDA that generated a ton of questions. So I brought them on here to go even deeper for our audience.What we cover:Why most dealers look at only one number on their reinsurance statement and miss everything elseThe walkaway, retro, CFC, and DOWC structures explained in plain English — and how to know which one fits youProducts that can go into reinsurance: service contracts, tire and wheel, paint and fabric, GAP, and ancillariesWhy GAP should usually be kept separate from your service contract reinsurance positionThe hidden fee problem: ceding fees, loss adjustment expense, and premium tax that come off the dealer's bottom line before they ever see the moneyThe side-by-side comparison that could be costing dealers $50,000 to $60,000 a year depending on volumeWhy all fees should be visible in the admin fee and what "below the line fees" actually meansThe A account vs the B account in plain English — and why moving money to the B account as fast as possible mattersHow dealers can borrow against their own B account money and pay the interest back to themselves instead of a bankCapital gains vs ordinary income: the tax difference that can mean 18 to 20 points on millions of dollarsThe risk triangle: why reinsurance is not a set it and forget it situationEarly claims and multiple cause of loss: what it looks like when a service contract is being used as a recon toolThe disappearing deductible strategy that keeps customers coming back to your service bay and protects your bookWhy you need claim override controls and exactly who should have themThe nine questions every dealer should be asking their current reinsurance providerGene's AI tip: how to use ChatGPT or Claude to find every fee buried in your dealer agreement in minutesWhat a real advisory partner looks like vs someone just managing their own book through youGene's FTC prediction: powersports dealers have 12 months or less before enforcement starts — and what to do about it nowThe $54,000 per violation reality and why 97 automotive dealers have already faced itWatch on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@dealershipfixit?si=xGw636a89UUDAK20⁠Connect with Gene Silas (Brightline): ⁠gsilas@brightlinedealer.com⁠Connect with Jeff Barron (Brightline): ⁠jbarron@brightlinedealer.com⁠Connect with Jacob: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/jacob-b-berry⁠Follow the Fixit Online: ⁠https://linktr.ee/dealershipfixit⁠MotoHunt for Dealers: ⁠https://dealers.motohunt.com⁠

Doug McHoney (PwC's International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Adriana Rodriguez, a PwC international tax partner based in Mexico City, for a discussion recorded at PwC's International Tax Conference. Doug and Adriana discuss the core features of Mexico's corporate tax system, including corporate income tax, withholding taxes, VAT, inflation adjustments, CFC rules, capital gains planning, and the impact of the multilateral instrument on treaty access. They also explore whether Mexico is likely to adopt Pillar Two, how Mexican multinationals are preparing for compliance, the role of incentives in inbound investment, the continued relevance of the maquila regime, rising audit and transfer pricing pressure, expanding tax authority digitization, and practical lessons for multinationals investing in Mexico.  

Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org From October 2025. Today's 2 topics: - The planets, millions of asteroids, tens of thousands of comets, distant icy worlds, and countless other bits and pieces of material orbit the Sun. A group of such co-orbiting objects is called the Taurid complex or swarm. It consists of Comet 2P/Enke, a number of near Earth asteroids, and the meteor stream which produces the Taurid meteor shower every October and November.   - 50 years ago scientists found that Chlorofluorocarbons or CFC chemicals in widespread use in refrigeration, air conditioning , and hair spray were beginning to damage the ozone layer in the Earth's stratosphere which blocks harmful Solar UVB radiation from reaching the surface. The world wide response was the Montreal Protocol banning these chemicals from being released into the atmosphere. It saved millions of humans from dying of skin cancer. Satellite ashes are a new threat to the protective ozone layer.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Doug McHoney (PwC's International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Laura Valestin, an International Tax Services Partner in PwC's Washington National Tax Services practice, where she focuses on financial transactions. In this episode, recorded at PwC's International Tax Conference in Carlsbad, Laura unpacks the latest Section 987 developments following Notice 2026-17. Doug and Laura discuss what Section 987 is, why it matters for foreign currency gain or loss in branch and disregarded entity structures, the long regulatory history from the 1991 proposed regulations through the 2024 final rules, the new simplified equity-and-basis-pool method, remittance and loss-suspension mechanics, hedging rules, the proposed CFC election, reliance and applicability dates, and practical taxpayer action items, including comment opportunities and modeling decisions for 2025 and beyond.