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Subscribe now to skip the ads and get all of our episodes.  King Charles paid his respects at AP HQ, but was put off by Danny's pet ferrets. In this week's news: Iran talks collapse as Trump weighs a blockade and strikes (1:56); the UAE leaves OPEC (7:45); Mali rebels and jihadists seize Kidal (16:49); Derek interviews Alex Thurston about Mali's escalating rebel offensive and the implications for the junta government (18:08); Israel kills civilians and expands evacuation zones in Lebanon (33:43) as the U.S. and Israel demand a Hezbollah disarmament plan from Lebanon (35:25); Israel adds an orange line to its Gaza map (37:08); Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange border fire (38:59); China blocks the sale of AI startup Manus to Meta (40:46); Sudan's Blue Nile faces a humanitarian crisis (44:23); King Charles visits the United States and addresses Congress (46:27); Trump and Putin discuss a Ukraine ceasefire (48:53), plus Ukraine accuses Israel of procuring stolen grain (48:53); and the United States charges Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha (52:18). Don't forget to download our latest miniseries Marx Prestige. All episodes out now! And paid subscribers will get access to the full interview with Alex Thurston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I'm sharing the third installment from the day-long conference convened by the Institute for America, China, and the Future of Global Affairs (ACF) at Johns Hopkins SAIS on April 3rd in Washington — "The China Debate We're Not Having: Politics, Technology, and the Road Ahead." The first two episodes featured Jessica Chen Weiss's opening remarks and the panels on what China wants and what the United States wants. This week's panel — "Tech, Rivalry, and Competing Visions of the Future" — turns to the domain that, more than any other, has come to define how Washington thinks about the U.S.-China relationship: technology, and especially AI. Once again, my deep thanks to Jessica Chen Weiss, ACF's inaugural faculty director, for organizing this terrific conference and for so generously letting me share this audio with Sinica listeners. Moderator Kat Duffy of the Council on Foreign Relations opens by interrogating the very framing of the panel: is "rivalry" actually the right word for what's going on between the U.S. and China in tech? The panelists give a range of answers — from "yes, because both sides believe it is" to Samm Sacks's pithy rejoinder that "rivalry serves specific actors and specific interests." From there the conversation ranges across the FCC's recent move to bar most foreign-made routers, the pitfalls of framing AI competition as a sprint to AGI rather than what Jeff Ding calls a "diffusion marathon," the many internal Chinas that get flattened in DC discourse, the cybersecurity reciprocity problem (Volt Typhoon, Salt Typhoon, and what President Trump tellingly admitted about all of it), and what it would actually mean for the U.S. to compete by being its best self — what one panelist memorably calls "Americamaxxing." There's a lot of substance packed into this hour, and a lot of generative pushback against received DC wisdom. The audience Q&A at the end takes up the role of race and xenophobia in the discourse — a topic that, as one questioner pointedly notes, had been conspicuously absent from the day's earlier discussions. Panelists:— Samm Sacks, Senior Fellow, New America and Yale Law School— Jeff Ding, Assistant Professor of Political Science, George Washington University— Mieke Eoyang, Visiting Professor, Carnegie Mellon University; former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy— Selina Xu, Lead for China and AI Policy, Office of Eric Schmidt Moderator: Kat Duffy, Senior Fellow for Digital and Cyberspace Policy, Council on Foreign RelationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's News Roundup, Bridget and Producer Mike cover the tech news stories you might have missed. Here are the stories we discuss on the podcast: Taylor Swift files trademark applications to protect her voice and image from AI: https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/28/business/taylor-swift-trademark-ai-intl Police have reportedly used Flock cameras to stalk romantic interests at least 14 times in recent years : https://ij.org/police-have-reportedly-used-license-plate-readers-to-stalk-romantic-interests-at-least-14-times-in-recent-years/ Jeffrey Epstein encouraged his friend Peter Thiel's political journey: https://jacobin.com/2026/04/epstein-thiel-tech-finance-trump Andrew Tate loses lawsuit against Meta over his instagram ban: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/meta-sheds-influencer-andrew-tates-lawsuit-over-instagram-ban Colleagues demand apology for esteemed scientist whose career and life were derailed by allegations of ties to China that never resulted in charges or discipline: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-01113-7 and After the respected professor died by suicide, the family has sued and is speaking out: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/northwestern-jane-wu-lab-suicide-lawsuit-rcna217636 Let us know what you think by emailing hello@tangoti.com or leaving a comment on Spotify. Pre-order Bridget's forthcoming audiobook about AI and intimate relationships at LoveAtFirstPrompt.com ! Follow Bridget and TANGOTI on social media! || instagram.com/bridgetmarieindc/ || tiktok.com/@bridgetmarieindc || youtube.com/@ThereAreNoGirlsOnTheInternet || bsky.app/profile/tangoti.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Taylor is here to talk about the space economy. As CEO of Voyager Technologies and a commercial astronaut, he shares his journey into the space industry and outlines the rapidly evolving opportunities within it. Dylan highlights commercial space stations as a major frontier, enabling breakthroughs in microgravity research that can drive advancements in pharmaceuticals, materials science, and manufacturing by producing higher-quality inputs that improve processes back on Earth. Dylan underscores the economic and technical challenges of scaling space-based industries, the likely consolidation of space companies, and the critical role of reusable heavy-lift rockets in unlocking growth, while projecting realistic timelines for lunar return and Mars missions. Ultimately, he frames space not just as an investment frontier, but as a transformative domain that can reshape humanity's perspective and deliver meaningful benefits back on Earth.  We discuss...  Dylan Taylor shares his background as CEO of Voyager Technologies, commercial astronaut, and founder of Space for Humanity. His early fascination with space was inspired by science fiction and the idea of expanding humanity's potential. The rapid increase in satellite launches is creating massive datasets, linking space opportunities with AI-driven insights. Commercial space stations like Starlab are emerging as key platforms for research and manufacturing in microgravity. Microgravity enables higher-quality outcomes in pharmaceuticals, materials science, and fiber optics by reducing defects. Space-based research often produces intellectual property and "seed" inputs that enhance production back on Earth. Commercial space stations will operate through shared lab capacity across industries, especially biopharma. Automation, astronaut rotation, and future robotic avatars will make long-duration space experimentation more feasible. Orbital data centers are an emerging opportunity due to natural cooling and abundant solar energy. Water extraction on the moon could support fuel production and sustained human presence. Economic viability will determine the pace of lunar development and broader space commercialization. Landing and returning from the moon remain the primary technical challenges, not reaching orbit. Competition between the U.S. and China is likely to accelerate lunar exploration and development. The space industry is expected to undergo consolidation similar to early railroad expansion. Reusable, low-cost heavy-lift rockets are the key bottleneck being solved, primarily by SpaceX. Chemical rockets are highly inefficient for deep space, making nuclear propulsion a likely future solution. Human missions to Mars could realistically occur around 2030, though timelines remain uncertain. Asteroid mining is technically possible but more likely to be executed by autonomous robots than humans. Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Phil Weiss | Apprise Wealth Management Diana Perkins | Trading With Diana Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/MTIPodcast For more information, visit the full show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/the-space-economy-dylan-taylor-812 

How powerful is Anthropic's Mythos? ... How Mythos looks to China ... Does Mythos mark a new phase in the US-China arms race? ... Can Anthropic contain Mythos? ... Could superhacker AIs bring cooperation? ... How scary is China, really? ... Heading to Overtime ...

King Charles paid his respects at AP HQ, but was put off by Danny's pet ferrets. In this week's news: Iran talks collapse as Trump weighs a blockade and strikes (1:56); the UAE leaves OPEC (7:45); Mali rebels and jihadists seize Kidal (16:49); Derek interviews Alex Thurston about Mali's escalating rebel offensive and the implications for the junta government (18:08); Israel kills civilians and expands evacuation zones in Lebanon (33:43) as the US and Israel demand a Hezbollah disarmament plan from Lebanon (35:25); Israel adds an orange line to its Gaza map (37:08); Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange border fire (38:59); China blocks the sale of AI startup Manus to Meta (40:46); Sudan's Blue Nile faces a humanitarian crisis (44:23); King Charles visits the United States and addresses Congress (46:27); Trump and Putin discuss a Ukraine ceasefire (48:53), plus Ukraine accuses Israel of procuring stolen grain (48:53); and the United States charges Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha (52:18).Don't forget to download our latest miniseries Marx Prestige. All episodes out now!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Investing in China is like throwing your money down the toilet while also letting someone steal your wallet. Control is an illusion. It's the CCP that's in charge. The European Parliament is pushing for an EU-wide definition of rape centered around consent where consent is revocable at any time. That's right. At any time. Any. Time. Andrew Wilson faced off against Owen Shroyer at the University of South Carolina. We have the highlights. GUEST: Josh Firestine Link to today's sources: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-april-30-2026 Do not wait for another IRS letter or a frozen bank account. Call (866) 686-1417 or visit https://tnusa.com/CROWDER Download Rumble Wallet now—now with USA₮—and step away from the big banks --- for good! https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/crowder Find out more about Debate University here: https://debateuniversity.com/ Share clips from the show & compete to get a mention on the show! Where to get clips: Telegram: http://t.me/LWCClips Discord: https://discord.gg/nfRAZxEbAV Submit link for tracking: https://forms.gle/HZwz7Q7C9hkHecxTA Foundation Daily is made up of premium ingredients to reduce inflammation and stress and promote clean energy and mental clarity. Subscribe now and receive 40% off for life. https://foundationdaily.com/ DOWNLOAD THE RUMBLE APP TODAY: https://rumble.com/our-apps Join Rumble Premium to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/Premium Get your favorite LWC gear: https://crowdershop.com/ Bite-Sized Content: https://rumble.com/c/CrowderBits Subscribe to my podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/576250/rss FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com/ X: https://x.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficial Music by @Pogo

Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into further doubt. LIV was formed as a breakaway from the longstanding PGA tour, offering large sums to lure away some of golf's top players. The move was always seen as controversial - human rights groups accused Saudi Arabia of using sports sponsorship to distract from its poor human rights record. LIV says it hopes to attract new sponsors, though it's not clear who might be able to match the billions which Saudi Arabia's oil wealth had made available. Also: Relations between the US and Germany are tested over the war in Iran as President Trump and Chancellor Merz criticise one another; pro-Palestinian activists say at least 22 boats from a flotilla carrying aid for Gaza have been intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near the Greek island of Crete; China introduces new restrictions on the use of drones, which include a near- total ban on flying them in Beijing; and a DNA study offers new clues on the fall of Ancient Rome. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

MacroVoices Erik Townsend & Patrick Ceresna welcome, Daniel Lacalle.  They'll discuss secular inflation, precious metals, the greater risk to Europe from the energy crisis, and much more. https://bit.ly/42Ek4O5.    

In Episode 478 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Jon Alterman, the Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about why the Islamic Republic of Iran has refused to capitulate in its war with the United States and Israel,, how Russia and China are positioning themselves to exploit the conflict, and what recent wars have taught us about the future of warfare and a potential direct military confrontation between the United States and China. The first hour examines the constellation of tools Tehran has cultivated to compensate for its conventional military weakness, and which have been deployed to great effect against the United States and Israel, and the mismatch between the speed of modern warfare and the speed with which political change is demanded in Washington, which has frustrated the architects of this latest military campaign from the outset. They also discuss the deepening of US-Israeli military integration following October 7th, the implications for peace negotiations of an Iranian political economy whose survival is bound up with its pariah status, and what a viable diplomatic off-ramp might ultimately look like for Tehran, Washington, Tel Aviv, and other countries with a vested interest in how this war turns out. The second hour is devoted to how Moscow and Beijing are already positioning themselves to exploit the war, the structural challenges that may render China less ascendant than the consensus narrative suggests, and the rupture in transatlantic and US-Canada relations that Jon believes will leave permanent scars regardless of who occupies the White House at the end of Trump's second term. They also discuss the implications for the Gulf in light of the UAE's announced departure from OPEC, the deepening Saudi-Emirati rivalry, the durability of the "exit narrative" that has flourished among a new class of transnational elites in this more volatile global security environment, and what the war between the US, Israel, and Iran and other recent conflicts have taught us about what a direct military confrontation between the United States and China might actually look like. Subscribe to our premium content—including our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports—by visiting HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you'd like to join the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces Genius community—with benefits like Q&A calls with guests, exclusive research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners—you can also sign up on our subscriber page at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you enjoyed today's episode of Hidden Forces, please support the show by: Subscribing on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, CastBox, or via our RSS Feed Writing us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Join our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe and support the podcast at https://hiddenforces.io. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 04/28/2026

This week Jacobin Radio presents “In the Imperial Crosshairs: Trump's War and Its Consequences for the People of Iran and Ukraine,” a panel organized by Haymarket Books that took place on April 16. Moderated by Denys Bondar, the panel features four socialist voices from the United States, Iran, Russia, and Ukraine. They examine the catastrophic consequences of the US-Israeli war already being paid by the people of Iran and Ukraine — from the Strait of Hormuz to the streets of Kyiv — and by working people everywhere. Speakers include: - Ashley Smith (Ukraine Solidarity Network): Traces the strategic logic of Trump's imperial war, rooted in US relative decline and the drive to dominate China's energy supply chains. - Frieda Afary (Iranian-American socialist and author of Socialist Feminism: A New Approach): Discusses progressive opposition inside Iran, including feminist activists, labor organizers, and national minority movements, and why solidarity with these groups is the only principled position. - Aleksandra Zapolskaya (Coordinating editor of Posle media and anti-war activist): Explains what the war means for Russia and the Russian people living under a repressive regime that has crushed independent institutions, strangled the press, and imprisoned anti-war voices. - Denys Pilash (Editor of Commons journal and member of Sotsialnyi Rukh): Currently serving in the Ukrainian armed forces, he speaks from the front lines on why impunity for one aggressor opens the door for the next. The discussion also explores anti-war labor solidarity, the global implications of Orban's electoral defeat, and the debate around “campism.” Jacobin Radio with Suzi Weissman features conversations with leading thinkers and activists, with a focus on labor, the economy, and protest movements.

The BOB & TOM Show — April 30, 2026 6:00 Hour 6:00 – King of England (Tim Wilson) 6:04 – Kentucky Derby talk 6:07 – China making see-through chicken 6:12 – Letter to Josh: joke at work 6:25 – Letter: Chick's Carson impression 6:26 – Doc Severinsen declining Carson's invite 6:30 – Ace joke about himself (Chick) 6:31 – Tom too busy to take his ring off 6:32 – Slump-busting gold thong discussion 6:33 – Tom watching a movie during a song 6:34 – Letter: were you weird before radio? 6:36 – “I'm more unique” (Ace) 6:38 – Spin and Marty show (Tom) 6:51 – “Cut My Life Into 2 Pieces” song 6:52 – Letter: Heaven Can Wait stars 6:53 – Letter: armored truck robbery 6:54 – Letter: milking a cobra with tweezers 7:00 Hour 7:05 – Weather radar wars (Tom) 7:06 – Kentucky Derby horse names for everyone 7:08 – Letter: Chick and Josh as old-style playboy bunnies 7:09 – Letter: woman gives birth on airplane 7:24 – Werther's candy in the green room 7:27 – Kentucky Derby horse odds (Chick) 7:28 – Josh joke about derby horse name 7:33 – World record: two people keep five balloons in the air for 15 minutes 7:37 – New Werther's ad campaign ideas 7:51 – “She Has a Shatner Bed” (Pat, song) 8:00 Hour 8:05 – Routine rectal exam helps return heartbeat to normal (Kristi, AFib discussion) 8:08 – Less AFib in men's prisons? (Tom) 8:14 – Kristi's pit stop story 8:30 – Hippo song (Pat) 8:32 – Stripper uses 7-foot pole as a weapon 8:46 – “My Mother” (Chick clip) 8:00–8:59 – Today in History segment 8:52 – Love for Mr. Potato Head (Tom) 8:55 – “Brick House” and copyright discussion 9:00 Hour 9:05 – Interview: Al Jackson (Zoom) 9:11 – Word of the day: alpine divorce (Al) 9:17 – Al on being over yoga pants 9:28 – Petroleum shipment for condoms stuck in Strait of Hormuz 9:29 – Top condom makers (Chick) 9:33 – Man arrested for selling marijuana in vending machine 9:35 – Would you be a good travel roommate? (Kristi) 9:50 – Monks arrested for marijuana 9:51 – “Smells Like Weed” (Pat, song) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full podcast! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-334 It's no secret that China sees itself as being at war with the West. It turns out that the architect of China's stealth warfare against its enemies is spelled out in a book written 30 years ago called America Against America. We discuss that and more with our guest Zhang Tianliang, an author, historian, and a professor at Fei Tian College. He's also the producer of the new documentary "China's Stealth Invasion" which you can find at https://youtu.be/uIveniHhOnM

Paris Marx is joined by Brian Merchant to discuss Apple's announcement that Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO, including his history and legacy, and what may be next for the company. Brian Merchant is the author of The One Device and Blood in the Machine and writes a newsletter of the same name. Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon. The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Kyla Hewson. Also mentioned in this episode: Brian's most recent newsletter covers Tim Cook's stepping down, as well as Palantir's manifesto. Brian has previously written about Foxconn's working conditions. Brian mentioned Patrick McGee's book Apple in China.

While we celebrate the US military's accomplishments over the first forty days of the Iran conflict, a less desirable outcome has been the significant expenditure of munitions and reallocation of critical resources to the region. In Last Rounds? Status of Key Munitions at the Iran War Ceasefire, Colonel (Ret.) Mark Cancian and associate Chris Park crunch the numbers on the seven most heavily used munitions. Rest assured, there's enough left to cover any scenario with Tehran, but a future conflict with China in the Western Pacific highlights inadequate Pentagon inventories. Much like Ukraine before it, this conflict exposes the fragility of America's defense industrial base, making urgent, creative solutions from what Cancian and Park call the "primordial soup of R&D" essential. So, is Washington finally ready to take that lesson seriously?Mark Cancian (Colonel, USMCR, ret.) is a senior adviser with the CSIS Defense and Security Department. He joined CSIS in April 2015 from the Office of Management and Budget, where he spent more than seven years as chief of the Force Structure and Investment Division, working on issues such as Department of Defense budget strategy, war funding, and procurement programs, as well as nuclear weapons development and nonproliferation activities in the Department of Energy. Previously, he worked on force structure and acquisition issues in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and ran research and executive programs at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.Chris H. Park is a research associate for the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).Read the transcript here.Read the report here.Subscribe to our Substack here.

Despite gas prices hitting a four-year high amid conflict in Iran, GM CEO Mary Barra is staying the course. She joined Bret on Wednesday to discuss navigating economic volatility, a cooling EV market, and the rising competitive threat from China. This interview first aired on Wednesday, 04/29, on Special Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host JR Sparrow sits down with intellectual property attorney Kirk Sigmon to break down Sony's controversial new DRM policy requiring players to check in online every 30 days to maintain access to their digital games. What starts as a deep dive into the legal fine print turns into a wide-ranging conversation about game ownership, consumer rights, the evolution of console ecosystems, and the future of the gaming industry.Guest: Kirk Sigmon Kirk Sigmon is an intellectual property attorney with over a decade of experience working with companies across the U.S., Japan, Korea, China, and Europe. His specialties include patents, trademarks, and copyrights — with a particular focus on video game law. He is a graduate research cohort member at Dartmouth studying artificial intelligence, deep learning, machine vision, and FPGAs. He also co-founded Ban, a law firm specializing in tech and IP law, and Patent Arcade, a website dedicated to video game intellectual property.Topics CoveredSony's 30-Day DRM Check-In Policy – What it means, how it works, and why it became a controversyDo You Actually Own Your Digital Games? – The difference between ownership and licensing, and what "shrink wrap" and "click wrap" agreements really sayGame Delisting & Preservation – From PT to Cars 3: Driven to Win, what happens when games disappear from storefrontsThe Sony BMG Rootkit Scandal (2005) – A look back at Sony's history of controversial DRM decisionsThe Stop Killing Games Movement – Will legislation eventually force publishers to preserve access to digital titles?Microsoft vs. Sony vs. Everyone Else – How the Xbox One DRM debacle parallels today's Sony situation, and what it means for consumer trustThe Rise of PC & Steam Deck Gaming – Why console manufacturers are more at risk than ever of losing their audienceApple vs. Epic – A brief look at how that legal battle affected digital game access for consumersHalo on PlayStation – The duo's honest take on Microsoft exclusives coming to Sony's platform and what it means for console loyaltyMetal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes – The legal and creative story behind the GameCube remake and its soundtrack licensing issuesKey TakeawaysWhen you buy a digital game, you are most likely purchasing a license, not ownership — the terms of service govern what you can and cannot do.Sony's DRM rollout suffered from a lack of transparency; much of the information surfaced through customer support chats rather than official announcements.Game companies are aware of the legal risk of class action suits and have, in some cases, proactively refunded players when online games shut down early.The gaming landscape is more competitive than ever — between PC, Steam Deck, and cross-platform releases, console makers can no longer take player loyalty for granted.Connect with Kirk SigmonLaw Firm: Ban (specializing in tech & IP law)Website: Patent Arcade – video game IP law news, analysis, and a database of 5,000+ gaming patents https://kelldann.com/gaming/https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/clr/vol45/iss1/4/

AGENDA: 00:00 $45B Floods into Anthropic from Google & Amazon 05:10 OpenAI Misses Growth Targets — Is This a Real Problem? 08:40 The Rise of AI Agents: Why Humans No Longer Pick Models 12:05 "Compute ≠ Revenue": The First Crack in the AI Business Model 20:30 China Blocks $2B Manus Deal — AI Cold War Escalates 34:10 Why Google May Be the Biggest Winner in AI Infrastructure 41:50 The Death of SaaS? Agents Replace Apps Like Jira & Canva 46:20 Thoma Bravo Hands Medallia to Creditors — $5B Wiped Out 52:10 The Collapse of Private Equity Exit Routes in VC  

As the utility-scale solar market collides with an era defined by massive load growth, EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) firms are rethinking their strategy to meet the moment. In this episode, Shayle speaks to George Hershman, CEO of SOLV Energy, one of the largest solar and storage construction firms in the US. George offers a unique perspective into the state of the market as well as the logistics of building gigawatt-scale projects and insights into how automation is changing the EPC game. Shayle and George discuss: Why George believes rising demand can help solar move past boom-and-bust cycles How SOLV is taking on larger projects without needing to increase its workforce proportionally How automation helps SOLV build and install utility-scale solar faster The logistics bottleneck impacting EPCs' ability to scale How AI-driven simulations can help optimize installations Catalyst: Can AI revolutionize EPC? Catalyst: 2026 trends: Gas turbines, Texas' load queue, and China electrifies Catalyst: Scaling America's domestic solar supply chain Latitude Media: Can the US bring solar installation to below $2 per watt?  Latitude Media: This former solar installer is all-in on software-only sales Credits: Hosted by Shayle Kann. Produced and edited by Max Savage Levenson. Original music and engineering by Sean Marquand. Stephen Lacey is our executive editor. Catalyst is brought to you by FischTank PR, an award-winning climate and energy tech, renewables, and sustainability-focused PR firm dedicated to elevating the work of both early-stage and established companies. Learn more about their PR approach and how they can support your company's messaging by visiting fischtankpr.com. Catalyst is brought to you by EnergyHub. EnergyHub helps utilities build next-generation virtual power plants that unlock reliable flexibility at every level of the grid. See how EnergyHub helps unlock the power of flexibility at scale, and deliver more value through cross-DER dispatch with their leading Edge DERMS platform, by visiting energyhub.com. Tune into Critical Capital, a brand new podcast from Crux and Latitude Studios. Hosted by Crux CEO Alfred Johnson, Critical Capital explores the interlocking forces powering clean and critical infrastructure. Join us every other Tuesday for in-depth conversations at the intersection of energy, government, finance, and global markets. Listen here, or wherever you get podcasts.

Value: After Hours is a podcast about value investing, Fintwit, and all things finance and investment by investors Tobias Carlisle, and Jake Taylor. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soldier of Fortune: Warren Buffett, Sun Tzu and the Ancient Art of Risk-Taking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kindle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)We are live every Tuesday at 1.30pm E / 10.30am P.See our latest episodes at https://acquirersmultiple.com/podcastAbout Jake Jake's Twitter: https://twitter.com/farnamjake1Jake's book: The Rebel Allocator https://amzn.to/2sgip3lABOUT THE PODCASTHi, I'm Tobias Carlisle. I launched The Acquirers Podcast to discuss the process of finding undervalued stocks, deep value investing, hedge funds, activism, buyouts, and special situations.We uncover the tactics and strategies for finding good investments, managing risk, dealing with bad luck, and maximizing success.SEE LATEST EPISODEShttps://acquirersmultiple.com/podcast/SEE OUR FREE DEEP VALUE STOCK SCREENER https://acquirersmultiple.com/screener/FOLLOW TOBIASWebsite: https://acquirersmultiple.com/Firm: https://acquirersfunds.com/ Twitter: ttps://twitter.com/GreenbackdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobycarlisleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobiascarlisleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobias_carlisleABOUT TOBIAS CARLISLETobias Carlisle is the founder of The Acquirer's Multiple®, and Acquirers Funds®. He is best known as the author of the #1 new release in Amazon's Business and Finance The Acquirer's Multiple: How the Billionaire Contrarians of Deep Value Beat the Market, the Amazon best-sellers Deep Value: Why Activists Investors and Other Contrarians Battle for Control of Losing Corporations (2014) (https://amzn.to/2VwvAGF), Quantitative Value: A Practitioner's Guide to Automating Intelligent Investment and Eliminating Behavioral Errors (2012) (https://amzn.to/2SDDxrN), and Concentrated Investing: Strategies of the World's Greatest Concentrated Value Investors (2016) (https://amzn.to/2SEEjVn). He has extensive experience in investment management, business valuation, public company corporate governance, and corporate law.Prior to founding the forerunner to Acquirers Funds in 2010, Tobias was an analyst at an activist hedge fund, general counsel of a company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, and a corporate advisory lawyer. As a lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions he has advised on transactions across a variety of industries in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, Singapore, Bermuda, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, and Guam. He is a graduate of the University of Queensland in Australia with degrees in Law (2001) and Business (Management) (1999).

For most of the past few decades, North Korea was considered a top challenge for American foreign policy. In the past few years, however, it has mostly receded from attention—not because the U.S. approach to the problem succeeded but because it so completely failed. U.S. policy insisted that North Korea could never become a nuclear power, yet North Korea's program has accelerated year by year, threatening not just American allies, but now the American homeland. U.S. policy aimed to isolate the Kim family's totalitarian regime, yet the North Korean leadership has managed to skillfully navigate the new geopolitics, solidifying its rule and bolstering ties with both China and Russia. The commitment to pursuing nuclear weapons no matter the cost has looked especially savvy in the wake of U.S. attacks on Iran. Victor Cha has long been one of the foremost practitioners and analysts of U.S. policy toward North Korea. In a new essay for Foreign Affairs, he argues that Washington must reckon with this long record of failure and craft a new strategy for managing the North Korea problem, one that gives up for now on denuclearization and tries to achieve what Cha calls a cold peace.  Editor Dan Kurtz-Phelan spoke to Cha on Monday, April 27, about the misjudgments at the heart of U.S. policy; about the nature of the North Korean threat today; and about what a new approach would mean for the United States, for the Korean peninsula, and for Asia more broadly in the years ahead. You can find sources, transcripts, and more episodes of The Foreign Affairs Interview at https://www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/foreign-affairs-interview.

In this episode of Innovation & Leadership, Jess Larsen sits down with Alex Yeh, founder of GMI Cloud, to explore the rise of AI infrastructure and the idea of a new “AI internet.” Alex explains how this next wave of computing is fundamentally different—where information is generated on demand rather than stored—and how his company is building the systems that power it.Alex shares his journey from fintech founder and crypto investor to building large-scale data centers across the U.S. after China's sudden crypto crackdown. His story highlights persistence, rapid learning, and the willingness to take on challenges far outside his expertise to create opportunity.The conversation dives into GMI Cloud's mission to make AI accessible to anyone, enabling faster innovation and even the possibility of a billion-dollar company run by a single individual. Alex also outlines how AI will transform organizations by automating communication and dramatically increasing productivity.Whether you're a founder, investor, or operator, this episode offers practical insights on scaling, hiring top talent, and preparing for an AI-driven future. Learn more at GMI Cloud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

//The Wire//2300Z April 29, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: CONFLICT INTENSIFIES IN MALI. STABBING ATTACK STRIKES LONDON. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES DECIDE TO LEAVE OPEC.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----  -International Events-Middle East: Yesterday the United Arab Emirates announced their intention to withdraw from OPEC, the organization of Oil Producing and Exporting Countries which are responsible for the coordination of oil production throughout the region.Analyst Comment: This is an important development that might be an early indicator of much more serious changes within the petroleum sector. Most of the major oil refineries in the UAE getting smoked by the Iranians was probably the driving factor behind this decision, or rather the last straw for the Emirates, who has been increasingly annoyed with OPEC's quota system over the years. However, since many other nations also saw catastrophic damage to their main source of national income, it is possible that a free-for-all situation might develop over time, whereby OPEC's stability is called into question. In short, the already volatile oil market is likely to stay insane for quite a while.Africa: The situation remains tense in Mali, as multiple different conflicts begin to come to a head. A few days ago, several separate attacks throughout the nation morphed into becoming a larger-scale uprising. Two groups, JNIM and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coordinated to launch major attacks throughout the country, mostly focusing on the capital of Bamako, as well as major military bases in Kati and other major cities. During the attacks, Mali's Defense Minister was killed during an alleged Vehicle-Borne IED attack on his home. Due to the deteriorating security situation, most European nations and the U.S. have recommended either leaving the country as soon as possible or sheltering in place if it's too late to leave.United Kingdom: Two incidents have taken place in Golders Green over the past 24 hours. Yesterday a suspected arson incident was reported at a memorial wall set up for Iranians killed during the war. Separately, a stabbing attack was reported this morning in the same area, which involved a man approaching a bus stop and stabbing people on the street. The man was detained by a Shomrim foot patrol in the area, and a total of two people were wounded during this attack. Hours after the incident, Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia (HAYI) claimed credit for the attack.Separately, a large-scale police raid was conducted at Webb House in Crewe. This former orphanage had been turned into a migrant hotel, before eventually serving as the headquarters for a new religion, the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light. Over 500 police officers raided the compound this morning, in conjunction with investigations which indicated that this facility was serving as a large-scale human trafficking center, as well as clearing house for slaves, who were reportedly being bought and sold at the facility.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: The source material for what's going on in Mali is nearly entirely Russian, as this is Russia's expeditionary fight to protect their interests in the region. However, quite significant events are underway in the Sahel, and the fighting has been widespread over the past few days. For context, after the French and Americans began leaving Mali (or reducing their roles) Russia and China stepped in to control the power vacuum. Nevertheless, the security situation deteriorated anyway, and now al-Qaeda is roaring back to power via splinter groups which have attracted tens of thousands of fighters. The Russian Africa Corp is saying that 12,000 fighters took part in the various attacks throughout the country, but this figure cannot be verified for obvious reasons. Either way, the situation is very hot throughout Mali, and the conflict is likely to intensify if one side gets the upp

Sponsor Link:To check out our special NordVPN deal with big savings and 4 extra months free, visit nordvpn.com/spacenutsNuclear Space Policies, SETI from the Moon, and the Hubble Tension In this riveting episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson delve into a range of fascinating topics that are shaping the future of space exploration. From the Pentagon's new nuclear energy policy for space missions to the exciting potential of searching for extraterrestrial intelligence from the far side of the Moon, this episode is packed with insights that will leave you pondering the cosmos.Episode Highlights:- Nuclear Energy in Space: Andrew and Fred Watson discuss the recent directive from the Pentagon to NASA for the development of nuclear power stations in space, exploring the implications for lunar and orbital power supply systems. They examine the benefits and challenges of using nuclear energy in space, addressing public concerns and the potential for collaboration among government agencies.- SETI from the Far Side of the Moon: The hosts explore the advantages of conducting the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) from the Moon's far side, where Earthly radio noise is absent. They discuss the capabilities of China's Chang'e 4 mission and its low-frequency radio spectrometer, which is attempting to detect technosignatures that could indicate the presence of alien life.- The Hubble Tension Debate: Andrew and Fred Watson unpack the ongoing debate surrounding the Hubble constant, highlighting the discrepancies between measurements obtained through different methods. They discuss new research that aims to refine our understanding of the universe's expansion rate and its implications for our grasp of dark matter and dark energy.For more Space Nuts, including our continuously updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, Instagram, and more. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/about.Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

The US-Iran ceasefire is holding, but the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the global economy is teetering on the edge of disaster, and America's precision weapons stockpile is badly depleted after repeated conflicts with Iran, with experts warning that it could have grave consequences for US readiness in the event of a conflict with China. Meanwhile, King Charles becomes the first British king to address Congress as the UK tries to use a royal charm offensive to paper over major differences on Iran, Mali's military government teeters on collapse after coordinated terrorist attacks rock the country and drive out Russian mercenaries, and the CIA's covert operations in Mexico blow up into a sovereignty crisis for President Sheinbaum. Also covered: more US foreign policy corruption (fun!) after Eric Trump lands a $24 million Pentagon contract and a member of US special forces is arrested for betting on military operations in Venezuela. Then Ben talks with Federica Vinci and Nick Antipov of Democracy Hub about their Anti-Authoritarian Toolkit that provides strategies to defeat autocrats worldwide.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast, episode title, and episode date.For Friends of the Pod, the guys answer questions about North Korea's nukes, what other parts of the world we should be keeping an eye on, and the latest scandal engulfing the New England Patriots.Preorder Ben's book All We Say: The Battle for American Identity: A History in 15 Speeches  and subscribe to his Substack here.

Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill breaks down Jimmy Kimmel's latest remarks about Melania Trump and his past anti-Trump comments. Marc Beckman, senior advisor to First Lady Melania Trump and CEO of DMA United, joins the No Spin News to discuss Melania's response to Jimmy Kimmel and whether Disney will respond or ignore the controversy. Should the U.S. end birthright citizenship? Bill reviews the latest polling. The latest on Iran: President Trump claims the country is in a state of collapse, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Iran is humiliating the U.S. A look at China's response to the EU unveiling a “Made in Europe” strategy to support local factories. Final Thought: Did the White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooting help Trump politically? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US and Iran still have not reached a deal to end the war, but one winner is already clear: China. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King. US forces patrol the Arabian Sea near the Strait of Hormuz. Handout Photo by the US Navy via Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at ⁠vox.com/today-explained-podcast.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Tom Bilyeu Show! In this episode, Tom Bilyeu and co-host Drew dive deep into the week's most pressing issues—from global conflicts and financial fraud to the economics no one else is talking about. We break down the brewing crisis in Iran and its impact on oil prices, explore the political math behind New York City's budget woes, and examine how politicians' decisions affect the middle and working classes. Plus, we ignite a lively debate on the gender gap in voting and its influence on government expansion, the role of money printing in fueling inequality, and the rise of trade wars between China and the EU. As always, Tom Bilyeu brings unfiltered truth, data-driven insights, and a relentless focus on problem-solving, while Drew keeps the conversation real and the chat fired up. Stay tuned for a thought-provoking, action-packed episode that will challenge what you think you know about politics, economics, and culture. Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Timestamps are approximate* TIME TOPIC 0:00 Podcast intro with Dave & Chuck "The Freak"0:01 - - - AD MARKER - - -0:01 Dave can hear Jason's ranting in the other room in the morning0:07 EMAIL: There is a gay Dave Hunter and Chuck in SW Florida0:10 EMAIL: She won on The Price is Right0:16 EMAILS: Crazy Marketplace ads that listeners have spotted0:26 Therapist thoughts on chronic pessimism0:32 NEWS0:32 SUCKS TO BE OLD0:32 Political argument at dog park lead old guy to shoot his gun0:37 Woman on cruise fell from balcony of her room onto the deck0:39 Elementary school kids got their hands on some edibles0:42 Women dug under a fence to steal a puppy0:46 Bobcat snatches a small dog, got rescued0:48 89-year-old lady who still powerlifts0:53 Woman's Marine brothers made it to her wedding0:57 - - - AD MARKER - - -0:57 Chuck's physical was yesterday1:03 CELEBRITY DIRT1:03 DOUCHEBAG OF THE DAY1:03 Guy caught on camera stealing a baseball away from a child1:08 Mike Vrabel spotted buy sweat suit as gift for wife1:13 Senior on high school baseball team has to choose between prom and playoff game1:15 Katy Perry allegedly exposed a co-star's genitals at a party1:19 Video of Sydney Sweeney allegedly farting on the set of Euphoria, is it real?1:23 Cyndi Lauper fan shouted something out while she was telling a story on stage1:28 82-year-old K-Pop fan1:36 - - - AD MARKER - - -1:36 FAST FOOD FREAKOUT1:36 Shooting over someone trying to steal free pop from a fast food restaurant1:43 3 separate customers found worms in their drinks at fast food restaurant1:52 Guy called 911 to report someone messed with his pancake mix, caused loose teeth1:55 Grocery store employee busted breaking into co-workers homes to steal their underwear2:00 Nude guy pinned gym patron against the wall in the locker room2:02 Video of guy punching a guy who groped his wife2:07 Big lady got herself stuck in a hole2:13 Lightning caught animatronic dinosaur on fire at amusement park2:20 BITCH'S TRIPPIN'2:20 Woman is accused of using bees as a weapon2:25 - - - AD MARKER - - -2:25 Maintenance worker survived an internal decapitation2:37 Guy ended up in a mental hospital after a co-worker stole his identity2:42 100k miles were rolled back off of a used car2:46 Speed limit signs with decimal points2:48 Little dog goes viral for getting its head stuck in a baby gate2:52 - - - AD MARKER - - -2:52 NEWS2:52 Another hot air balloon accident2:56 Woman made small donation in parking lot, her info was stolen and thieves took $5k3:00 Thieves are grinding against people in clubs to steal money from tap cards3:03 - - - AD MARKER - - -3:03 Reporter is going viral because of her Boston accent3:05 The Tech Bros say they pop nicotine pouches 3:08 Woman was driven to insanity by a bird who wont leave her alone3:11 - - - AD MARKER - - -3:11 WHAT'S UP WITH THE ASIANS3:11 Trend where men in China are pushing their wives in strollers END OF SHOWSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Five of the Magnificent Seven — Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Apple — are reporting earnings this week. These tech titans have kind of been single-handedly holding up the market for a while now. Can the good times last? Then, China is the largest manufacturer of solar energy parts in the world, and it's considering restricting exports of solar panel manufacturing equipment to the United States. And, we look at the highly personal legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.

I’m running out of time this week, but managed to record a few thoughts from a small lounge in the Houston airport, on my way to teach in Lima, Peru, on the (almost) anniversary of my arrest in China. I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city to pray for every single day. Feel free to email anytime: chinacompass @ privacyport.com. Check out PrayGiveGo.us for everything else, incl. Patreon, Substack & books… Unbeaten: My Arrest, Interrogation, and Deportation from China (Unbeaten.vip) Why the Prison Pulpit? The goal is to remind people to pray for persecuted believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches: “Remember those who are in prison, as bound with them.” We’ve looked at Wang Yi and Early Rain Church’s writings in the aftermath of their arrest and attack in 2018, but I’ve also regularly turned to other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand, to give us a voice literally from prison. (Here are some free PDF books by Richard Wurmbrand: https://richardwurmbrandfoundation.org/) How to Give? MCI3.org (Major project in 2026 to equip China's underground church. $50k need!) Follow China Compass Thank you for listening! Subscribe & leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! And don’t forget to visit PrayGiveGo.us for books + Heb. 13:3: Remember those who are in prison, “as bound with them”!

On today's episode, Andy sits down with Ryan "Max Afterburner" Bodenheimer, a fighter pilot and military strategist. They delve into the complexities of modern air combat, focusing on the strategic challenges posed by China and Iran. Ryan shares insights into China's ambitions, including their plans for Taiwan and the role of advanced technology in their military strategy. Check out Ryan's Youtube Channel: @maxafterburnerusa Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original  Sponsors: Chapters:  (00:00) Introduction  (01:04) Transitioning from Combat Pilot to YouTube (08:11) The Final Flight: Raging Over Death Valley (15:50) The Road to the Thunderbirds and Combat in Afghanistan (24:58) The Corporate Military-Industrial Complex (28:21) Analyzing the Iran Air Campaign and Nuclear Site Strikes (37:47 ) How the US Stays Ahead of Russia and China (43:08) The Anatomy of an F-15 Ejection (58:27) Pilot Eyewitness: Two Unexplained UAP Sightings (01:08:17) The Future of Flight: Electric VTOL and Rotary Aviation Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ironclad&utm_campaign=ironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The UAE ditches OPEC and leaves the oil cartel tattered.... as now Saudi Arabia joins the UAE in increasing its oil output by millions of barrels a day by DRILLING, BABY DRILLING! Iran is rendered all but useless and China's access to oil gets even slimmer. A leaked phone call of LA Mayor Karen Bass speaking cryptically about leaving the country just days ahead of projected fierce winds and fire hazards is raising more than eyebrows: Why are reporters at Fox11 in Los Angeles not allowed to report on the story? The FCC wades into the Disney/Jimmy Kimmel mess... but why?      

The arrest of Tony Fauci's top advisor prompts calls for the Justice Department to charge Fauci for lying to Congress about funding risky gain-of-function research in China and causing a global pandemic. WE know why we loathe the "doctor," but in this hour, we play old clips of Fauci orchestrating one of the darkest, deadliest chapters in American history. If you're a WBR frequent flier, you'll recognize the names (Daszak, Baric, Collins) that we have been exposing for 5 years.  

Theo Jaffee and Gabriel Dickinson speak with Cremieux about China's rapid rise to the top of global clinical trial output. They discuss the regulatory reforms that accelerated China's progress, the surge in novel drug development, and what the US would need to change to stay competitive in biomedical innovation.   Resources: Follow Cremieux on X: https://x.com/cremieuxrecueil Follow Theo on X: https://x.com/theojaffee Follow Gabriel on X: https://x.com/gbrl_dick   Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Five of the Magnificent Seven — Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Apple — are reporting earnings this week. These tech titans have kind of been single-handedly holding up the market for a while now. Can the good times last? Then, China is the largest manufacturer of solar energy parts in the world, and it's considering restricting exports of solar panel manufacturing equipment to the United States. And, we look at the highly personal legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.

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In this episode Kevin Coldiron is joined by bestselling author Joe Studwell who speaks about his new book How Africa Works: Success and Failure on the World's Last Development Frontier. We discuss why many of our perceptions about Africa are wrong - why one big problem has been too few people, not too many and why the continent isn't as resource-rich as we think. Joe talks us through some surprising success stories - like Rwanda's emulation of Singapore and Botswana's success in avoiding “the resource curse”. This is the time to begin researching and understanding the opportunities in a continent that has more land mass than the US, China and India combined and will eventually be home to the majority of the world's young people.-----50 YEARS OF TREND FOLLOWING BOOK AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS - CLICK HERE-----Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT's TRUE ? – most CIO's read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast.Follow Kevin on SubStack & read his Book.Follow Joe on LinkedIn and read his book.Episode TimeStamps: 00:01 - Introduction to the episode and guest02:04 - Why the book was written and initial motivation05:50 - Outsider perspective and reactions in Africa07:22 - The core idea: population density and development08:22 - Why Africa's growth lagged historically14:23 - Population growth and changing economic potential15:39 - Colonialism in Africa vs Asia20:14 - Land, agriculture, and development differences23:55 - Rise of private sector and food production25:57 - Resources and the limits of extractive growth29:56 - Botswana and managing resource wealth36:21 - Rwanda's development model and governance44:41 - Ethnic dynamics and future stability50:24 - China's role and manufacturing potential56:04 - Investing in Africa and long term outlookCopyright © 2025 – CMC AG – All Rights Reserved----PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways I can help you in your investment Journey:1. eBooks that cover key topics that you need to know about In my eBooks, I put together some key discoveries and things I have learnt during the more than 3 decades I have worked in the Trend Following industry, which I hope you will find useful. Click Here2. Daily Trend Barometer and Market Score One of the things I'm really proud of, is the fact that I have managed to published the Trend Barometer and Market Score each day for more than a decade...as these tools are really good at describing the environment for trend following managers as well as giving insights into the general positioning of a trend following strategy! Click Here3. Other Resources that can help youAnd if you are hungry for more useful resources from the trend following world...check out some precious resources that I have found over the years to be really valuable. Click HerePrivacy PolicyDisclaimer

It's a batch of great questions from the Crowdpurr library! This episode's topic: 2000s RADIO HITS Host your own amazing quiz nights and bingo shows with Crowdpurr! New customers can get 25% off their first month on any upgraded plan and 10% off any annual plan using code BUDDS. Check it all out at www.crowdpurr.com/budds CHECK OUT GRYMES SPORTS INDUSTRIES LLC: https://www.instagram.com/grymessportsindustries?igsh=ZHdjNzhsODRuNjJp Fact of the Day: If under-cooked, a popular mushroom in China causes “lilliputian hallucinations,” a rare phenomenon involving miniature human or fantasy figures. The hallucinations are consistent across people and cultures: "tiny, elflike people" climbing under doors, scaling walls & clinging to furniture. Triple Connections: Base, Box, Mound THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:39 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $3 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOWNLOAD DIGITAL TRIVIA GAMES ON ETSY, GRAB ONE NOW! GET A CUSTOM EPISODE FOR YOUR LOVED ONES: Email ryanbudds@gmail.com Theme song by www.soundcloud.com/Frawsty Bed Music: "Laser Groove" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ http://TriviaWithBudds.comhttp://Facebook.com/TriviaWithBudds http://Instagram.com/ryanbudds Book a party, corporate event, or fundraiser anytime by emailing ryanbudds@gmail.com or use the contact form here: https://www.triviawithbudds.com/contact SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL MY AMAZING PATREON SUBSCRIBERS, INCLUDING: Samantha Wheeler Mark Kloppenburg Amber Shiels Alan Kreisel Rich Sommer Joe Heiman Waqas Ali Logan Booker Bringeka Sam Nathan Stenstrom Brooks Martin Robyn Price Gee Brian Clough Charles Glanville IV Lauren Schuette Evan Lemons AnneMarie Mattacchione Yves Bouyssounouse Kenny Zail York yates Gay Geek Fabulous Mollie Dominic Nathalie Avelar Natasha raina leslie gerhardt Diane White Youngblood Trophy Husband Trivia Lynnette Keel Lillian Campbell Jerry Loven Jamie Greig Jeremy Yoder Adam Jacoby rondell Adam Suzan Tiffany Poplin Bill Bavar Sarah Daniel Hoisington Keith Martin Sue First Steve Hoeker Jessica Allen Lauren Glassman Brian Williams Brett Livaudais Linda Elswick Carter A. Fourqurean Justly Maya Brandon Lavin Kathy McHale Chuck Nealen Courtney French Nikki Long Mark Zarate Laura Palmer JT Dean Bratton Kristy Erin Burgess Trenton Sullivan Jen and Nic Michael Redman Timothy Heavner Jeff Foust Richard Lefdal Myles Bagby Jenna Leatherman Vernon Heagy Albert Thomas Kimberly Brown Tracy Oldaker Sara Zimmerman Madeleine Garvey Jenni Yetter Patrick Leahy Dillon Enderby James Brown Christy Shipley Clayton Polizzi Alexander Calder Ricky Carney Paul McLaughlin Willy Powell Robert Casey Matthew Frost Brian Salyer Greg Bristow Megan Donnelly Jim Fields Mo Martinez Luke Mckay Simon Time Feana Nevel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A disturbing pattern continues as scientists from China die under mysterious or unexplained circumstances, raising new questions about what's really going on behind the scenes. Could leaked documents and a controversial upcoming documentary point to a deeper connection involving secret research and UFOs? As officials and media voices clash over whether this is coincidence or something far more sinister, the mystery only deepens. Meanwhile, we explore surprising scientific claims about ghosts, dreams, and even strange environmental phenomena that might be influencing what we think we're experiencing. It's all in your pipes! Thanks so much for listening/watching! Let your friends know about the show! --- BOOK 6 SALE Get Jim's Personalized and Autographed Volume 6 Campfire book on sale here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jimharoldsmausoleum.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VIRTUAL CAMPFIRE GROUP Join our FREE online community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://virtualcampfiregroup.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE CHANNEL Be sure to subscribe to Jim's YouTube channel at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/jimharold⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  JOIN JIM'S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUB You can get access to Jim's entire back catalog of Campfire and a TON of exclusive content with the Spooky Studio Plus Club. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠jimharold.com/plus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and signup to support the show and get access to our MASSIVE library of content! LINKS https://people.com/david-wilcock-dead-paranormal-youtuber-writer-11956298 https://people.com/family-of-paranormal-youtuber-david-wilcock-speaks-out-after-he-dies-by-suicide-11957395 https://nypost.com/2026/04/25/us-news/trove-of-leaked-documents-show-us-lab-where-two-missing-scientists-worked-studied-ufos-film/ https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15763361/missing-scientists-probe-tim-burchett-trump.html https://www.newsweek.com/chinese-scientists-have-been-dying-mysterious-deaths-too-11861806 https://www.newsnationnow.com/world/china/deaths-chinese-scientists-investigation-us-scientists/ https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15762135/Paranormal-activity-debunked-ghost-sightings.html https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5842815-burchett-ufo-files/ https://thedebrief.org/your-dreams-may-shape-how-you-feel-the-next-day-more-than-you-realize/ https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/unexpected-seeds-delaware/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/why-you-always-feel-like-garbage-on-your-birthday-astrology-has-an-answer/ https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/24/in-deep-shit-tourist-stranded-waist-deep-in-excrement-for-three-hours-after-long-drop-toilet-collapses https://apple.news/ASCSOiHFeT1yGEjomKvYMMw https://www.newsweek.com/missing-dead-scientists-retired-fbi-agent-breaks-down-conspiracy-claims-11884556 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parker McLachlin — PGA TOUR winner and otherwise known as the Short Game Chef — joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme for a deep dive on the wedge game: setup, bounce, grind, arc height, Flight Lines, and why there is no single “correct” way to chip. Parker also shares how Paul Azinger helped rebuild his game, what amateurs misunderstand about wedge setup, and why turf conditions should influence the wedges in your bag.Don't forget to like, comment & subscribe for more golf insights, and follow our socials: @thesmylieshow

All-time highs – SP500 up 9% MTD – NAS100 even more Balanced risk – up or down from here is evenly matched All tech right now (Example Monday Equal Weighted up 0.33%, SP500 down 0.35%) Worried about No More Mr. Nice Guy The new “Blockchain” , “SPAC”, “MEME” that is pushing stocks PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - HUGE MOVES - All from Tweets - Earnings seasons - banks did goooood -- Earnings season - carrot ahead of next week when the tech giants report (lots of bulls on this) - A belated 420 day to all you stoners out there! Grab a gummy, come back in about 45 minutes and listen - show will be much better... - Tariff refunds now available Markets - All-time highs - SP500 up 9% MTD - NAS100 even more - Balanced risk - up or down from here is evenly matched -- All tech right now (One day Equal Weighted up 0.33%, SP500 down 0.35%,) - Equal weight up 4.5% MTD, S&P up 9% - Worried about No More Mr. Nice Guy ? - Seems like Trump is bored with the Iran thing... - The new "Blockchain" , "SPAC", "MEME" that is pushing stocks Announcing the Winner of the Closest to the Pin for NetGear... Open /Closed - Straits of Hormuz closed again, and again - The brief opening allowed for a cruise ship to sneak through last week. - Celestyal Discovery, a 1,360-guest vessel operated by Greece-based Celestyal Cruises, departed Port Rashid in Dubai, U.A.E., on April 17 at 11:36 a.m. local time, becoming the first cruise ship known to exit the strait since the crisis began earlier this year. - No passengers aboard - aside from Captain and Crew. - - That must have been a pretty scary passing.... OIL - Oil hovering in the $80-$90 range for a while, now topping $100 - WTI and Brent flipped back to the normal relationship - UAE leaving OPEC - (accounts for 12% of OPEC and 4% of global oil) ---- They need more flexibility and there seems to be a rift  with Saudi Arabia and others as they have not been protected -- China! China to begin exporting jet fuel, diesel and gasoline - DOES THIS MEAN PRICED IN YUAN? Economics - Retail sales up more than expected. - Some is due to the high cost of gas - but stripping out gas prices - still beat expectations - How do we square this with the UMich at all-time lows? Consumer Confidence Retail Sales YoY Chips - MRVL Shares jumped more than 7% after a report by The Information said the company is in talks with Google to build two new AI chips. - AVGO (Broadcom) dipped as they had a deal announced prior and this seems to have watered down some of the importance. - Fast forward a few days and then we see a story about OpenAi missing user and revenue projections. Commentary about concern that if they do not meet their numbers, may not have enough money to fund all the build-outs they promised. (Lots of names dropping on this concern) Tim Apple - Apple announces that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple's board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple's next chief executive officer effective on September 1, 2026. - Ternus joined Apple's product design team in 2001 and became a vice president of Hardware Engineering in 2013. He joined the executive team in 2021 as senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. Throughout his tenure at Apple, Ternus has overseen hardware engineering work on a variety of groundbreaking products across every category. He was instrumental in the introduction of multiple new product lines, including iPad® and AirPods, as well as many generations of products across iPhone®, Mac®, and Apple Watch. - Ternus's work on Mac has helped the category become more powerful and more popular globally than at any time in its 40-year history. Prior to Apple, Ternus worked as a mechanical engineer at Virtual Research Systems. He holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Mo Money - Vendor Financing - Anthropic to secure up to 5 gigawatts (GW) of current and future generations of Amazon's Trainium chips to train and power their advanced AI models. - Anthropic's Claude Platform available on AWS, providing their full AI developer experience in one place. - Amazon to invest $5 bln in Anthropic today and up to an additional $20 bln in the future. Operation Vaccu Suck - AST SpaceMobile — Shares fell 15% after a satellite launched  was placed into the wrong orbit. - The company said in a release it expects the cost of the satellite to be recovered by an insurance policy, and it still plans to conduct orbital launches once every month to two months in 2026. - DH Space Cleanup - this is going to be huge. Like the Spaceballs Mega Maid Scene - goes from suck to blow. Mega maid cleaning up space trash - Operation Vaccu Suck Fed Chair Nominee - Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh told Senate hearing that Fed must stay independent and "stay in its lane" - Opening statement (Senate) : "I do not believe the operational independence of monetary policy is particularly threatened when elected officials—presidents, senators, or members of the House—state their views on interest rates. Central bankers must be strong enough to listen to a diversity of views from all corners. - But the actual confirmation may still be stuck until the lawsuit against Powell is dropped (Which it seems is in process) Drugs man... - Compass Pathways — The biotechnology company surged nearly 25% after President Donald Trump signed an executive order that directs his administration to speed up reviews of psychedelic drugs. - Compass is conducting studies of psychedelics to create drugs for treatment-resistant depression and PTSD. HOW? - A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so is scheduled to launch Monday. - Importers and their brokers will be able to begin claiming refunds through an online portal beginning at 8 a.m., according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency administering the system. - It's the first step in a complicated process that also might eventually lead to refunds for consumers who were billed for some or all of the tariffs on products shipped to them from outside the United States. SUBS Emerging - Sandwich chain Jersey Mike's has confidentially filed for an IPO. - - Blackstone bought a majority stake in the sandwich chain in 2024 in a deal that valued the company at roughly $8 billion. - - - With more than 3,000 locations nationwide, Jersey Mike's is the second-largest hoagie sandwich chain in the U.S. -- Did some research - typical franchisee makes about $100-$200k per store. ----- Initial cost to get store going ~ $700k (3-7 year make-good on initial investment plus risks) NEW Stock MOVER - SPACS were HOT - now by all accounts one of the worst performance groups EVER - AI Pivot - - - Not sure this has legs like some of the ones in the past... - Myseum shares more than doubled after the social media firm became the latest company to refocus efforts on artificial intelligence. -----Shares of Myseum, which has been renamed Myseum.AI, will still trade under the MYSE ticker - The New Jersey-based company announced Wednesday that it would change its name to Myseum.AI amid a concentration on integrating AI into its platforms like Picture Party and DatChat. Myseum will use AI agents to manage personal media in a way that adapts to users' preferences while also maintaining privacy, the company said. - Allbirds' shares during the previous session after the struggling shoemaker announced a pivot to AI (Went from $3 to $24 and now $11) Crypto News - Charles Schwab is rolling out crypto trading, allowing clients to buy bitcoin and ether in the coming weeks. - The move places the brokerage in direct competition with Robinhood and Coinbase, both of which tend to serve younger clients and offer commission-free trading on stocks (but still carry a fee on crypto). - Schwab is the latest example of increasing crypto acceptance by traditional financial firms that previously were waiting on the sidelines to launch crypto offerings. (Only Ether and Bitcoin) -- Stock was down on this news an some earnings hangover (8% from recent high) - Robinhood and Coinbase had some selling on the news too.... OpenAi - Nastyness - Sam Altman is seeking the dismissal of punitive damages claims in his sister's civil lawsuit accusing the OpenAI co-founder and chief executive of repeated sexual abuse more than two decades ago, an accusation he denies. - Annie Altman accused her brother of sexually abusing and raping her between 1997 and 2006 at the family home in suburban Clayton, Missouri, starting when she was three and he was 12. She said the "last acts of sexual abuse and rape" occurred when Sam Altman was an adult. He is now 40. - Sam Altman is countersuing his sister for defamation over her posts, including a video that said "an almost tech billionaire" molested her. (He is seeking $1) Other Strange - FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic and its reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick following the publication of an article on Friday alleging the director had a drinking problem that could pose a threat to national security. - The magazine's story, initially titled “Kash Patel's Erratic Behavior Could Cost Him His Job," cited more than two dozen anonymous sources expressing concern about Patel's “conspicuous inebriation and unexplained absences” that “alarmed officials at the FBI and the Department of Justice.” - The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, seeks $250 million in damages. Netflix News - Netflix beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue and reported a big jump in earnings per share thanks in part to a termination fee related to its proposed Warner Bros. Discovery deal. - The company said it expects second-quarter revenue to increase 13% and reiterated its earlier warning that content spending would be weighted in the first half of the year due to the timing of title launches. - The company announced Reed Hastings, Netflix's co-founder and current chairman, would exit the board in June when his term expires. - Netflix reiterated that it's on track to reach $3 billion in advertising revenue in 2026, which would mark a doubling year over year, as that newer revenue line shows growth. ----Shares fell 9% after the announcement QVC - QVC Group Inc. has filed for bankruptcy protection in an effort to shed $5 billion in debt, as the company struggles with declining network viewership and stiff competition for its e-commerce operation. - QVC's business model, which relies on live sales sessions and call-in ordering, gave customers a sense of a personal relationship with their favorite peddlers, but the company's best year ever was in 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, and its revenue has dropped by more than a third since then. - The rise of short-form video platforms like TikTok, which has seen success with live shopping and has brought in more than $15 billion in US revenue in 2025, poses a significant challenge to QVC as it tries to restructure its debt and evolve its business model. - There will still be QVC for a while - really just a debt restructure - but eventually they are toast Spirit - 9 Lives? - Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. has floated offering the US government an equity stake in the discount carrier to help stave off its potential liquidation, according to people familiar with the matter. - The Air Current first reported that Spirit is seeking a bailout from the US government. - Any proposed bailout is likely to get pushback from competitors that are also struggling with a spike in jet fuel prices during the conflict in the Middle East, some of the people said. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to meet with low-cost airline chief executives this week to discuss their challenges, the people said. Just IN - Jetblue CEO told employees it isn't considering filing for bankruptcy protection this year. - Geraghty's comments come amid higher fuel costs and speculation sparked by the New York-based carrier's founder that the airline could go bust. - The airline has sufficient liquidity and access to additional capital, Geraghty said in an internal memo reviewed by Bloomberg. That includes a recently secured $500 million loan backed by aircraft, with an option to raise another $250 million. Robot 1/2 Marathon - A humanoid robot completed a half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, about seven minutes faster than the men's world record. - The second annual robot half marathon showed rapid advances in artificial intelligence, with 40% of the robots running autonomously and demonstrating improvement in handling generalized environments. - The race, which featured over 100 teams and 300 robots, showcased China's industrial policy priorities, including progress in artificial intelligence and robotics to mitigate the economic risks of an aging population. - About 40% of the robots this year rant autonomously Crazy Short Squeeze AVIS Earnings on the way... Microsoft EPS: ~$4.00–$4.05 (+15–17% YoY) Revenue: ~$81–82 billion (+15–16% YoY) Focus: Azure growth, AI monetization, and whether heavy AI spending is translating into margins. Alphabet (Google) EPS: ~$2.60–$2.70 (~5% YoY decline, due to higher depreciation) Revenue: ~$106–107 billion (+18–20% YoY) Focus: Strong Cloud growth and proof that AI investment is turning into sustainable revenue. Meta Platforms EPS: ~$6.60–$6.70 (+20%+ YoY) Revenue: ~$55–56 billion (+18–22% YoY) Focus: AI?driven advertising performance, core margins, and cost discipline outside Reality Labs. Amazon EPS: ~$1.60–$1.65 (+10–12% YoY) Revenue: ~$177–180 billion (+13–14% YoY) Focus: AWS growth, advertising margins, and clarity around large AI capital spending plans. Apple EPS: ~$1.90–$2.00 (+15–16% YoY) Revenue: ~$90–95 billion (mid?teens YoY growth) Focus: Services growth, iPhone demand stability, and capital return priorities.       Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? THE WINNER OF THE CLOSEST TO THE PIN for NETGEAR Winners will be getting great stuff like the new "OFFICIAL" DHUnplugged Shirt!     FED AND CRYPTO LIMERICKS   See this week's stock picks HERE Follow John C. 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Elmo, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster probably helped raise you, and the woman now leading Sesame Street traces her path there back to one transformative act: adopting her daughter Lily from China. Before joining Sesame Workshop, Sherrie Westin had already built a remarkable career at ABC News and as one of the highest-ranking women in George H.W. Bush's White House. On this episode, Sherrie shares how adopting Lily in 1995 sparked a profound pivot, and how that personal transformation shaped her 26-year journey at the helm of one of the most beloved nonprofits in the world. She opens up about leading the creation of Julia, Sesame Street's first autistic Muppet, securing a landmark $100 million grant to bring early education to refugee children across the globe, and navigating the financial uncertainty that ultimately led to a groundbreaking new deal with Netflix. Chapters: 00:00.00 Welcome to She Pivots 00:25.836 Guest Introduction: Sherrie Westin 01:58.259 Childhood and Early Life 03:28.160 Communications and the White House 09:44.959 The Transformative Power of Motherhood 12:53.840 From ABC News to Sesame Street 17:56.682 Representation and Global Impact 23:48.774 The Experiment of Sesame Street 25:20.535 The Power of The Arts on Children 27:55.460 Making a Difference To Communities in Need 31:44.265 Financial Challenges and Becoming CEO 36:00.269 What I Learned From Mom 36:53.572 From Low Point to Launch Point 37:20.029 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again? 38:09.920 Children and AI 39:20.765 Closing Thoughts and Credits Learn more about Sesame workshop’s mission at Sesameworkshop.org Check out Sherrie’s new book: What I Learned From Mom: 27 Celebrated Individuals on How Mother's Wisdom Shaped Their Lives. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration. She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success. Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Content warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual violence. NK News Data Correspondent Anton Sokolin kicks off the podcast this week by discussing the long-running debate over the transfer of wartime operational control, or OPCON, from the U.S. to South Korea, following comments made by U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson. He also examines growing Russia-North Korea cooperation, including a new “friendship hospital” project near the Wonsan-Kalma resort, and what it may signal about the durability of their ties beyond the war in Ukraine. In the second half of this podcast, North Korean refugee and author Eunhee Park discusses her new memoir “The Courage To Die: A North Korean Woman's Escape and Rebirth in Freedom,” which recounts her childhood in Wonsan, years living in a North Korean orphanage and her eventual escape to South Korea by way of China. She also discusses the challenges of resettling in South Korea, including facing discrimination, loneliness and the burden of adapting to a free society, as well as how writing her memoir helped her process the trauma and reclaim her identity. Eunhee Park is a North Korean refugee, public speaker and author. Her work shares a clear, first-person account of childhood in the North, escape and rebuilding a life abroad.  About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.

Doomberg returns. The US is mired in a war that it, nor its allies, can afford to escalate. Exposing the fragility of the global economic order, underpinned by delicate energy infrastructure. China, long planning for that fragility, is strengthened and Russia is looking cornered and more dangerous as Ukraine attacks its energy infrastructure. OPEC is shattering. For Doomberg, World War 3 is very much under way and we are in an era of profound change. And maybe AI, the savior of the SP500, wont choose to save us. Doomberg is the largest dedicated energy & finance Substack powered https://newsletter.doomberg.com/ For related content and to find out more about HC Group, a search firm dedicated to the energy & commodities sector, visit https://www.hcgroup.global

An 80-year-old Chinese woman with heart disease video-chats daily with her late son, never knowing she is actually speaking to an AI clone built by his own family.PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/ai-clone-son-chinaLook for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.#WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS

Jake Clapham of Flashback History joins Ray to discuss Japan's 1931 invasion of China, setting off a chain of events that will lead to Pearl Harbor. Listen on your usual podcast player or watch the video on YouTube  https://worldwariipodcast.net/  https://youtu.be/H0AXg4i_XlI?si=BIVrXCmcXMHO-caN  Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus episodes, expert interviews, and commercial-free listening for just $5/month! Every penny supports the show and keeps the history coming.  https://worldwariipodcast.net/members-sign-up/  Follow The History of WWII Podcast: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rayharrisjr/  TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@wwiiguy  YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@historyofwwiipodcast8712  Donations are always welcome and help keep the History of WWII Podcast free for all. https://bit.ly/3Jcu7Aq  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign powers are spending billions to “buy ears” in America through universities, youth culture, and podcasters. PBD breaks down Qatar's $6.3B push, China's long game, and how media, philanthropy, and elites quietly shape propaganda and public opinion.

Sam Altman and Elon Musk are facing off in court, but beyond the high-profile legal drama, a wave of industry-shifting stories is unfolding. Mat Honan, Editor-in-Chief of MIT Technology Review, joins David Rothkopf to explore the week's key headlines—including the era of AI malaise, China's strategic pivot toward open-source models, and more. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week In Startups is made possible by:IM8 Health - IM8health.com/twistSentry - Sentry.io/twistDeel - Deel.com/twistPlaud - https://Plaud.ai/twistWhat's the technology story of the year? No, it's not Anthropic's Mythos model, nor any other AI model. Upcoming IPOs? Wrong again. Jason thinks it's China's government's decision to block Meta's acquisition of Manus. The multi-billion-dollar deal was heralded as evidence that AI companies founded in China could sidestep onerous government meddling by moving their operations to Singapore. That loophole now appears closed.Jason and Lon then dug into the newly-reforged OpenAI-Microsoft partnership. The two companies have had a mutually beneficial, if fractious, operating relationship to date; that they had to rework their agreement is not a shock.Then, your hosts watched and digested a video from China purportedly showing a self-driving car hitting a child at speed. What would happen in the United States if such a tragedy struck? And is that fait accompli?Closing the show, Jason and Lon reacted to the latest Russell Brand implosion, discussed Lon's new favorite show ‘Criminal Record,' and shared recommended foot pedals (for AI dictation) and headphones for the road warriors tuning in.Key Links: OpenAI and MicrosoftOpenAI's announcement of its new Microsoft dealMicrosoft's announcement of its new OpenAI dealOpenAI announces its deal with AWSNews that Microsoft was considering legal action against OpenAIMicrosoft-OpenAI negotiations late 2025 edition, and terms announced in early 2026Amazon announces that OpenAI models are coming to AWSTimestamps:0:00 Show starts1:24 OpenAI and Microsoft have a new deal3:22 Why would Microsoft cede exclusive access to OpenAI models?5:36 Plaud: If your work depends on conversations — interviews, meetings, calls — you need a Plaud NotePin. You can check it out at https://Plaud.ai/twist and use code TWIST for 10% off!8:09 Why Jason thinks Microsoft and Apple should work together on AI9:45 China will block the Meta-Manus deal12:12 Deel - Founders scale faster on Deel. Set up payroll for any country in minutes, hire anyone anywhere, get visas handled fast, and get back to building. Visit https://deel.com/twist to learn more.12:23 Golden Shares and what they provide14:57 How do you unravel a multi-billion-dollar deal?22:08 Sentry - New users can get $240 in free credits when they go to https://sentry.io/twist and use the code TWIST24:42 The Huawei ADC crash29:49 What happens when something similar happens in the United States?31:55 IM8 Health: Start feeling like your best self every day. Go to https://IM8health.com/twist and use the code TWiST to get a free welcome kit, five free travel sachets, and 10% off your order.36:15 Russell Brand's public humiliation41:22 Don't trust palm reading!43:59 Lon's Off Duty streaming pick: Criminal Record46:25 Jason's Pick: Which foot pedal for AI dictation is right for you?48:43 Jason's Pick: In the market for new headphones?Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisCheck out all our partner offers: https://partners.launch.co/Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.com