Podcasts about competitiveness

Oregon quarterbacks coach Koa Ka'ai joins the Autzen Audibles Podcast for an extensive conversation about his first offseason leading the position group and the development taking place inside one of the Ducks' most important rooms.Ka'ai discusses the additional responsibilities he has taken on since moving into the position, including Oregon's demanding recruiting schedule and the opportunity to put his own stamp on the quarterback room after spending more than two years working alongside former offensive coordinator Will Stein.The former Oregon player explains the identity he wants his quarterbacks to establish. Competitiveness is at the top of that list, but Ka'ai also wants the Ducks to remain connected, support one another and remember that football is supposed to be enjoyable.Much of the conversation centers on Dante Moore and the growth Oregon has seen from its veteran quarterback. Ka'ai details how Moore has become more vocal, demanding and willing to hold teammates accountable without becoming demeaning. He also explains how Moore's expanding understanding of defensive football and Oregon's entire offensive operation has allowed the coaching staff to give him greater control at the line of scrimmage.Ka'ai also provides an update on Nebraska transfer Dylan Raiola, including the physical transformation he has made since arriving in Eugene and his progress learning Oregon's system.The discussion explores how the Ducks develop experienced backup quarterbacks, the individualized plans Oregon creates for each player and the message Marcus Mariota once delivered about the importance of maintaining a healthy quarterback room.Ka'ai also explains Oregon's golf-inspired approach to competition, how the staff evaluates quarterbacks in the NIL era and why relationships throughout a high school can reveal as much as throwing talent.

We're continuing my conversation with Dina H. Sherif, talking about the shift from aid to agency, AI and regulation, and entrepreneurship as a national competitiveness strategy.Dina has served as the Executive Director of the MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship since 2019. You can catch the first part of our conversation in your podcast app or on our website. I'll be back next week with an Encore episode with founder of 1984 Ventures, Ramy Adeeb on everything he's been up to since 2023.This episode is brought to you by EFG Hermes One, your one app for investing in more than 35 stock markets. Start investing today!On the episode, Malak is wearing Azza Fahmy's Lotus Choker, Lotus Bouquet Cuff, Love Tribal Ring and the Lotus Bouquet Earrings. Dina is wearing Nizar Qabbani Necklace, Bouquet of Blessings Earrings and the Filigree Kaf Ring.(00:00) - Coming up (01:16) - From aid to agency (11:17) - The importance of entrepreneurship (14:35) - The sovereignty question of AI (23:08) - The Case for Regional Unity Music ID: 5ROQ12DERYHSUUVQ

In this episode of the Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie sits down with Bruegel Director Jeromin Zettelmeyer, researcher Silvia Merler and Bank of France Deputy Governor Agnès Bénassy-Quéré to talk about common European debt and the idea of a 'safe asset'. What makes government bonds a part of public infrastructure as well as a tool for financing public goods? Why is how to borrow money for public goods treated as a separate question from how to spend it? Should the European Union sell more common debt or look at a layered system that works with national borrowers, such as the swap proposal put forward by Olivier Blanchard and Angel Ubide? Will United States Treasury bonds always be the world's only major reference asset, or will the EU get a seat at that table? This episode discusses what a safe asset is, why it matters to Europe and what steps policymakers should take next.Related research: Lappe, M.S and J. Zettelmeyer (2026) ‘A sober look at the case for common European Union debt,' Working Paper 20/2026, Bruegel Bénassy-Quéré, A. (2025) 'Looking for a “fair” international monetary system,' VoxEU Column, 16 April, CEPR Merler, S. (2025) 'More EU debt issuance would be the best response to Trump's tariffs,' First Glance, Bruegel Christie, R. (2022) 'If it doesn't trade, is it really marketable debt?,' Blog Post, Bruegel Christie, R. (2025) 'Unlocking the Own Resources Debate – Debt and Competitiveness,' Testimony, Bruegel

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In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Barbara Mendes-Jorge, Sustainability Communications Expert and guest host, is joined by Arnaud Marqui, Chief Sustainability and Safety Officer at Tarkett, to explore how the circular economy is transforming business models and helping companies build long-term resilience.   Together, they discuss Tarkett's circular economy journey, the role of product design and take-back programs in reducing waste, and how business leaders can balance sustainability investments with commercial success while preparing for a more resource-constrained future.  More from The Conference Board:   EU Regulatory Outlook: The Way Ahead for 2026  Corporate Governance in an Era of Sustained Disruption  Europe 2026: Competitiveness, Clean Industrial Policy, and Institutional Reform  How Businesses Can Turn Sustainability Ambition into Commercial Opportunities  

„Die Verselbständigung des Kapitalismus - Wie KI die Bürokratie bestimmt“ - Matthias Binswanger – in der ev. Stadtakademie MünchenHördauer: ca. 70 MinutenMathias Binswanger diskutiert in seinem neuen Buch die Digitalisierung in Zusammenhang mit der Funktionsweise der kapitalistischen Wirtschaft. Dabei zeigt er, warum diese die Wirtschaft zunehmend vom Menschen abkoppelt, die Produktivität in der Produktion weiter steigert, gleichzeitig aber zu immer mehr Bürokratie führt und dadurch weiterhin Vollbeschäftigung garantiert. Damit verbunden ist immer mehr Bequemlichkeit, aber auch immer mehr Überwachung und Kontrolle der Menschen und ein erhöhter Zwang zu konformem Verhalten. Wollen wir eine solche Entwicklung tatsächlich? Und wie können wir gegensteuern?MATHIAS BINSWANGER, Professor für Volkswirtschaftslehre an der Hochschule für Wirtschaft FHNW, Institute für Competitiveness and Communication, ICC, und Privatdozent an der Universität St. Gallen, Autor z.B. von "Der Wachstumszwang - Warum die Volkswirtschaft immer weiterwachsen muss, selbst wenn wir genug haben" (2017).Moderatorin: Dr. Barbara HeppDiese Veranstaltung wird gefördert vom Bayerischen Staatsministerium für Unterricht und Kultus:Wenn Ihnen dieser Beitrag gefallen hat, dann mögen Sie vielleicht auch diesen.  Hörbahn on Stage - live in Schwabing  Literatur und Ihre Autor*innen im Gespräch - besuchen Sie uns!Wir danken der evangelischen Stadtakademie für die Zurverfügungstellung der Aufnahmen und natürlich auch dem/der Vortragenden.Realisation Uwe Kullnick

Artificial intelligence is rapidly shaping economic transformation, competitiveness, public services, and the future of work. At the same time, it raises important questions about trust, skills, inclusion, data protection, and the role of governments in guiding technological change. In this episode, Scott Bradley, Vice-President of Government Relations at OpenText, discusses how countries in the Americas and the Caribbean can participate meaningfully in emerging innovation while addressing the broader impacts of AI on societies and labour markets. His intervention explores public concern around artificial intelligence, the need to build digital capacity, and the role of governments in demonstrating trusted and practical uses of AI. He also highlights the importance of starting with small, useful applications that solve real problems before scaling more complex projects. The episode also examines data sovereignty and the need for countries to protect their most critical information while continuing to benefit from global innovation. Bradley reflects on hybrid models that allow countries to remain open and competitive while building secure domestic systems and protecting sensitive data. The conversation concludes with a reflection on national AI strategies as a legislative and policy priority. Bradley emphasizes the importance of protecting data, building trust in AI systems, supporting responsible government adoption, and ensuring that AI remains human-centred, with people actively involved in how these systems are designed and used. This episode was recorded during the 22nd ParlAmericas Plenary Assembly and 10th Gathering of the Open Parliament Network, titled “Parliamentary Leadership for Shared Prosperity: Advancing Trade, Innovation, and Security in a Changing World,” held in Ottawa, Canada, from May 19 to 22, 2026. Please find the meeting content available at the following link.

June 25, 2026 ~ Maggie Pallone outlines a new report showing how Michigan can strengthen safeguards, build public trust, and compete for next-generation investment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Europe faces a defining economic challenge: how to strengthen competitiveness and industrial resilience while staying on course for decarbonisation.As policymakers implement the EU's competitiveness agenda – from the Competitiveness Compass to the Clean Industrial Deal and the evolving “Made in Europe” agenda – attention is increasingly turning to a critical question: how can Europe accelerate investment in the infrastructure needed to power both the green and digital transitions?Affordable, reliable and sustainable energy, modern grids, electrified transport and stronger digital infrastructure are no longer climate issues alone – they are central to Europe's economic future, industrial strategy and long-term resilience.Yet significant barriers remain. Europe continues to face investment gaps in low-carbon technologies, power infrastructure and transport systems, while businesses seek greater regulatory clarity and faster deployment pathways.How can Europe create the right conditions for investment at scale? What role should industry, policymakers and regulators play in accelerating delivery? And how can Europe turn decarbonisation into a competitive advantage?Listen to this Euractiv Hybrid Conference bringing together senior policymakers, industry leaders and economists to explore how Europe can unlock investment, strengthen resilience and accelerate deployment across energy, transport and infrastructure. Key questions to be addressed include:• How can clean technology investment strengthen Europe's competitiveness and industrial base?• What role should public-private collaboration play in scaling energy, transport and digital infrastructure?• What regulatory barriers are slowing deployment – and where is simplification most needed?• How can Europe ensure decarbonisation supports both economic growth and strategic resilience?

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Europe's ability to compete globally increasingly depends on how effectively it can develop, scale and deploy advanced technologies that drive productivity and long term growth. As competition intensifies in high technology sectors, EU policymakers and stakeholders are examining how Europe can convert strong research capabilities into commercially viable innovation, while ensuring that emerging technologies contribute to economic resilience and societal value.Two key technology domains sit at the centre of Europe's bid to strengthen its industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy: advanced connectivity and quantum technologies. European firms and standards bodies have played a decisive role in shaping global mobile standards from 3G to 5G, underpinning the digital economy. At the same time, quantum technologies are emerging as a critical next frontier, where Europe combines strong scientific excellence with a dynamic startup ecosystem, but continues to face challenges in scaling companies to a global level.Quantum technologies provide a timely and high-profile context for this discussion. As they mature, questions around intellectual property, standardisation and licensing are becoming increasingly relevant. Early decisions on how interoperability, access to technology and fair licensing are handled may influence collaboration, competition and investment incentives. Experiences from more established, standards-based sectors, such as advanced connectivity, offer lessons that may inform the development of future quantum markets.Listen to this Euractiv Conference to discuss Europe's approach to competitiveness in emerging technologies, and the role that standards, policy and licensing frameworks can play in shaping innovation and market development. Using quantum technologies as a timely case study, the event will also highlight the findings of the new standards study. Questions to be addressed include:· What role do standards play in supporting Europe's competitiveness and emerging technologies such as quantum?· What are the main barriers to scaling and commercialising quantum technologies in Europe?· How can policy and market frameworks encourage innovation while ensuring interoperability, fair access and competition?· What role could standardisation and licensing practices play in accelerating adoption and interoperability in quantum technologies?

It's the best time of the year, and we brought that energy into this great episode! We started by bringing out our big predictions and hot takes for the Western States 100. The hottest take: everything about our understanding of endurance physiology is going to change on Saturday. We tell you why.We also talked about a new study asking a fascinating question: does the intensity of easy training matter for adaptations? The answer: not really, if overall stress is equalized. Our main conclusion is that no pace is too slow for aerobic development. And this one was full of awesome topics! Other topics: switching heart rate monitors with a training partner, our complex thoughts on AI coaching, AI body scans, new data on trail supershoes crowning a possible champion, the perils of optimization based on studies, a cool study on human-wildlife conflict, competitiveness v. ego, burping in races, and a beautiful Listener Corner message. Whenever you're having a bad day, remember: there might be a thicc zebra waiting for you on the carousel of life.We love you all! HUZZAH!Click "Get 40% Off" button for 40% off at The Feed here: thefeed.com/swapBuy Janji's amazing gear: https://janji.com (code "SWAP")The best treadmill is the Wahoo Kickr Run: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills/kickr-run-buy (code “SWAP”)For training plans, weekly bonus podcasts, heart rate zones, articles, and videos: patreon.com/swap

U.S. sugar beet farmers are facing dire times financially because of the unfair trading practices and out-of-date tier two tariff rate.

Toronto rap duo RUNXGUN join The Cool Table to discuss their latest project, Contra 3: Alien Wars. The pair take us back to the beginning, sharing their origin story, how they first connected, and the creative chemistry that has helped shape their dynamic sound.They also break down their writing process, explain how they approach crafting songs together, and reveal their favourite records from the new project Contra 3: Alien Wars. RUNXGUN reflect on why they stepped away from music for a period of time and what they learned during that break.You can listen to the radio show everyWednesday @ 11 AM EST1280AM on your Radio

Season 4 has been anything but quiet, and the same can be said for the EU carbon market.With the EU ETS review fast approaching, we invited Lewis Unstead from ICIS to help us navigate one of the most consequential debates facing European climate policy. Is the With the EU ETS review fast approaching, we invited Lewis Unstead from ICIS to help us navigate one of the most consequential debates facing European climate policy. Is the EU ETS really to blame for industry's competitiveness challenges? Can the upcoming review address those concerns, or are policymakers looking in the wrong place? And when it comes to reform, who ultimately holds the pen?EU ETS really to blame for industry's competitiveness challenges? Can the upcoming review address those concerns, or are policymakers looking in the wrong place? And when it comes to reform, who ultimately holds the pen?From political red lines and carbon price expectations to the often-overlooked technical details that can move the market, this episode explores the questions shaping the future of the EU ETS, and why the answers matter far beyond the carbon market itself.Riham Wahba - Senior Market Analyst at Vertis Environmental Finance.Lewis Unstead - Senior analyst at ICISDisclaimer: https://legal.vertis.com/api/document/282/get_document/

On this episode of the Washington AI Network Podcast, recorded live at the Special Competitive Studies Project's AI+Expo, host Tammy Haddad interviews Silverado Policy Accelerator co-founder and executive chair Maureen Hinman about the high-stakes race to power America's AI future. As Congress weighs the 269-page Great American Artificial Intelligence Act and the nation faces an AI-driven energy demand surge, Hinman issues a stark warning: America's ability to lead in artificial intelligence depends not just on software and models, but on solving foundational problems in energy infrastructure, critical minerals supply chains, and a permitting system built for a different era.

Michael Pettis joins Alan Dunne for a wide ranging conversation on trade imbalances, globalization and the future of the world economy. Drawing on decades of research into China, Europe and financial history, Pettis argues that persistent trade surpluses are ultimately rooted in domestic income imbalances rather than national competitiveness. The discussion explores why China struggles to rebalance, why Europe may face its biggest challenge yet, and how US reindustrialization could reshape global trade. From Bretton Woods to modern tariffs, this episode offers a provocative framework for understanding the forces driving the next phase of the global economy.-----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 Alan on LinkedIn.Follow Michael on X.Episode TimeStamps: 00:00 - Michael Pettis warns that the real trade reckoning may still lie ahead01:07 - Introduction to Michael Pettis and his background in finance and economics06:34 - Why trade imbalances are ultimately driven by income imbalances09:59 - Germany's Hartz reforms and the roots of European imbalances17:22 - Competitiveness versus productivity and the hidden costs of wage suppression27:48 - China's growth model and why rebalancing has proved so difficult35:54 - Who will absorb China's trade surplus if the US closes its deficit?40:24 - Can the United States successfully reindustrialize?45:31 - Why Europe may eventually turn toward protectionism52:17 - The US deficit, global capital flows and the burden of dollar dominance01:01:50 - Why the renminbi is unlikely to replace the dollar01:10:45 - Historical trade imbalances and how painful adjustments unfold01:16:21 - What Japan's experience reveals about China's future01:21:02 - Final reflections on debt, globalization and economic adjustmentCopyright © 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

In-depth analysis of the recent Premier League season, exploring team performances, financial dynamics, and the evolving nature of football. Hosted by Ian Storrar and Sarah Hamilton with insights from Abhi Goyal and Paul Hunt, it covers season highlights, surprises, and the impact of business strategies on the game.00:00 Introduction to the Roundtable Discussion02:31 Reflections on the Premier League Season06:17 Highs and Lows of the Season11:31 The Impact of Transfers and Player Performance15:01 The Changing Dynamics of Big and Small Clubs20:20 The Business of Football and Player Valuation23:23 The Global Striker Shortage and Game Dynamics28:10 The Champions League and Its Implications32:45 Improving VAR and Game Reviews33:56 Debating PSG's Competitiveness in Premier League35:55 The Impact of European Competitions on Clubs38:48 Managerial Pressure and Club Expectations42:53 Coaching Philosophy and Club Dynamics47:55 World Cup Excitement and Future Predictions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Switzer interviews Susie Shannon, president and CEO of SC Competes, also known as the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness.

In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Barbara Mendes-Jorge, sustainability communications expert and guest host, speaks with Tashmeem Muntazir Chowdhury, senior vice president and head of ESG and sustainable finance at BRAC Bank, about the changing landscape of sustainable finance and the growing expectations of ESG investors. They discuss why sustainability is becoming a business imperative rather than a compliance exercise; how companies can strengthen investor confidence through better data, governance, and reporting; and why sustainable finance continues to gain momentum despite evolving regulations and market scrutiny. The conversation also examines sustainable finance opportunities in Bangladesh and the role of public-private partnerships in supporting climate resilience and inclusive growth. More from The Conference Board: ·         EU Regulatory Outlook: The Way Ahead for 2026 ·         The Sustainability Reset ·         Corporate Governance in an Era of Sustained Disruption ·         Europe 2026: Competitiveness, Clean Industrial Policy, and Institutional Reform

As governments begin looking ahead to the next agricultural policy framework, industry groups are pushing to ensure the conversation extends beyond business risk management (BRM) programs and focuses on long-term competitiveness, innovation, and growth. Scott Ross, executive director of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), outlines the organization's priorities ahead of the federal-provincial-territorial (FPT) agriculture... Read More

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, I'm joined by Rutgers Athletic Director Kelli Zinn to talk about leading a Big Ten athletic department through the most chaotic era college sports has ever seen. We talk NIL, revenue sharing, the House settlement, the future of Olympic sports, why Rutgers is betting big on revenue generation, and how to win in college sports when the rules keep changing. Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gabe Feldman on twitter @sportslawguy .  

The hour opens with the Knicks completing a dominant sweep over the Cavaliers, a result that sparks Chris Russell's critique of the NBA's overall lack of competitiveness and parity across the league. The conversation then shifts into a broader debate about analytics in basketball, featuring audio and reactions from Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson and Knicks forward Josh Hart, as both weigh in on the role data should play versus on-court reality. The Rooster breaks down where analytics adds value, where it falls short, and how teams misapply it in key moments. The discussion continues into how organizations across sports use, or misuse, analytics, with Russell calling out teams he believes rely too heavily on numbers instead of execution and feel for the game.

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Alex Bouch about the upcoming 14th annual Kingsmead Book Fair will take place on Saturday, 23 May 2026, from 08h30 to 18h00 at the Kingsmead College Campus in Rosebank, Johannesburg. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd opens with a wave of primary night results that all point the same direction: Thomas Massie has lost his reelection bid, Trump's grip on the GOP base is as strong as ever, and the president just endorsed Ken Paxton in Texas — a move that's great for Trump personally and disastrous for the Republican Party, which will now have to pour enormous money into a Senate seat that was supposed to be safe. Democrats outvoted Republicans in Georgia, with African-American turnout spiking in the aftermath of the Supreme Court gutting the Voting Rights Act — exactly the kind of backlash dynamic that could reshape the entire midterm map. The night's verdict: good for Trump, bad for the GOP. But he argues the deeper, more dangerous story isn't electoral — it's the systematic normalization of corruption that Trump is engineering in plain sight. He's turning the Republican Party into a kleptocracy, selling pardons that erase prison sentences and massive financial penalties, raising prices for ordinary Americans while amassing a personal fortune, and just secured a DOJ get-out-of-jail-free card for his family on tax evasion. The genius of Trump's strategy, Chuck argues, is that he understands corruption can be absorbed into the culture if it carries no meaningful penalty. He reminds listeners that Bill Clinton survived his scandals only because the economy was booming; corruption becomes a voting issue when people's lives get worse, and Trump's policies are now unraveling the American economy at exactly the wrong moment for him. The real warning sits in the structural pattern: once corruption becomes politically survivable, it becomes politically reproducible. Then, Dartmouth political scientist Sean Westwood — director of the Polarization Lab and one of the leading researchers studying why American politics has become so toxic — joins the Chuck Toddcast with a counterintuitive opening argument: America has actually been more polarized in the past than it is now, and polarization itself is a normal feature of democracy. What changed is that the Cold War spent four decades artificially suppressing American polarization by giving the country a unifying external adversary; once the Soviet Union collapsed, the Pat Buchanan wing of the GOP emerged from hibernation and the country returned to its more natural fractious state. The real threat, Westwood argues, isn't disagreement — it's the structural changes that have allowed disagreement to metastasize into something all-consuming. He walks through the menu of possible reforms — ranked choice voting, all-party primaries, stronger party control over nominations — and is refreshingly candid about the tradeoffs: every fix comes with its own problems, moving from a two-party to a multi-party system would be enormously difficult (most multi-party democracies still end up with two dominant parties anyway), and the most realistic reform is simply restoring stronger party control, though Congress will never vote for anything that threatens its own members. The conversation broadens into a sweeping diagnosis of what's actually broken. Westwood argues we're creating a world where if you don't opt-in to politics, you simply won't encounter it — meaning voters increasingly lack the basic information needed to hold elected officials accountable. He warns that any election denialism from one side gives the other side a permission slip to do the same, that America is experiencing more democratic backsliding than most observers want to admit, and that AI-powered microtargeting is about to make the information environment dramatically more disruptive than anything we've seen so far. Westwood identifies the Senate's malapportionment as the single most destructive feature of American politics, and observes that interracial marriage used to be the great cultural wedge before being replaced by raw partisanship — meaning partisan identity has now absorbed every other source of social division. He notes that Democrats have created litmus tests that will never win in rural America and that many modern legislators simply don't have governing skills but are very good at getting attention because humans are predisposed to focus on threat and conflict. Westwood's most haunting closing observation: telling voters they no longer live in a democracy can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, and that's a risk both sides need to take far more seriously than they currently do. Finally, Chuck presents his ToddCast Top 5 list of primary elections that will have the biggest impact on the general election in November, and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Predict the action all the way through the finals. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on https://fanduel.com/predicts Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCASTfor 30% off your first order. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction01:00 Thomas Massie loses re-elect. Trump still has grip over GOP 02:00 Trump endorsing Ken Paxton is good for him, bad for the GOP 03:15 Republicans will have to dump a ton of money into Texas 04:00 Endorsement is a gut punch for Cornyn, who had momentum 06:30 Georgia Republican governor & senate races headed to runoff 07:45 Rick Jackson has bragged about writing a million dollar check to Trump 08:15 Will Trump co-endorse in the GA governor’s race? 08:45 Democrats had higher turnout than GOP in Georgia 09:30 African-American turnout higher after gutting of Voting Rights Act 11:45 Trump’s endorsement really matters in a GOP primary 14:15 Election deniers turn off general election voters in swing states 15:30 Trump is not making decisions that are in the best interest of the GOP 18:00 Overall, a good night for Trump, a bad night for the Republican party 20:30 Corruption only becomes a voting issue when voters’ lives get worse 21:00 Clinton survived scandal because the economy was booming 21:30 Trump is normalizing corruption & selling of the presidency 22:15 Trump is stealing from taxpayers to create a slush fund 22:45 DOJ gives the Trumps a get-out-of-jail free card for tax evasion 23:30 Trump’s survival has come from convincing voters all politicians are corrupt 24:15 Trump’s policies are unraveling the American economy 25:00 Trump understands corruption can be absorbed into the culture 26:15 The danger is that corruption carries no meaningful penalty anymore 27:30 Trump is purging anyone who isn’t blindly loyal from the GOP 28:30 Trump is turning the GOP into a kleptocracy 30:00 This isn’t secretive corruption, it’s all out in the open 30:30 Trump sells pardons that erase jail + massive financial penalties 31:30 Trump has increased prices for everyone while amassing a personal fortune 33:00 Trump is weaponizing cynicism with both parties 34:30 Eventually the ruling class sees the public as something to extract from 35:15 Once something becomes politically survivable, it becomes reproducible 37:00 Republics decay once voters become accustomed to corruption 43:00 Sean Westwood joins the Chuck ToddCast 44:15 The origin of the Polarization Lab? 45:45 Partisanship is the area where negativity is rewarded 46:30 America has been more polarized in the past than it is now 48:15 The Cold War suppressed polarization 49:00 Once the Cold War ended, the Pat Buchanon wing of GOP emerged 50:00 Polarization is normal in a democracy 50:45 Structural changes that led to polarization are the threat 51:30 Potential “relief valves” to ease polarization 52:30 Structural changes come with both improvements & negatives 53:15 Ranked choice voting can lead to district in election outcomes 54:30 Stronger party control is the easiest and most realistic fix 55:15 Moving from two parties to multi party would be incredibly difficult 55:45 Congress won’t vote on reforms that threaten their own power 56:30 Even in multi party systems there’s generally two strong parties 57:30 Members don’t just dislike the other party, they dislike their own party 58:30 American third parties struggle to leverage their position 59:00 Ross Perot’s candidacy sobered up the two major parties 1:00:45 Mark Cuban is the only person who could run successfully as an I 1:02:00 Places with electoral reforms typically had overwhelming one party control 1:03:15 In California & Texas you aren’t running “typical” candidates 1:04:30 All party primaries can help to alleviate some polarization 1:05:45 Redistricting muddies election data, makes it harder to form conclusions 1:07:30 It’s important to disagree, but disagreement can’t become all consuming 1:09:00 Many Trump voters who don’t love Trump but want to “own the libs” 1:10:15 We’re creating a world where if you don’t opt-in to politics, you won’t see it 1:11:00 Americans won’t have the info to hold elected officials accountable 1:12:00 Newspaper delivery used to correlate with likelihood of voting 1:14:00 Local info can be easily accessed online, but still needs journalists 1:15:15 Public media is seen as a mouthpiece of the left in America 1:16:45 We’ve been reversing all the progress on fairer districts 1:17:30 Any election denialism gives a permission slip to the other side 1:18:15 Voters see democratic pullback from one side & want their party to do the same 1:19:15 We’re experiencing more democratic backsliding than we’d like to admit 1:20:45 The impact of big data and microtargeting 1:21:30 AI will make microtargeting far more impactful and disruptive 1:22:45 Partisans have become self-sorting geographically, but it’s incidental 1:24:15 Partisanship can become contagious 1:25:30 American politics urban/rural divide mirrors politics in Germany 1:27:15 Democrats created litmus tests that will never win in rural America 1:28:00 Dems would do well to make social issues determined by local governments 1:29:30 The malapportionment of the senate is most destructive to our politics 1:32:30 If you truly object to what your rep is doing, you have to take action 1:34:15 Haven’t had a consequential update to the democracy since before FDR 1:36:00 Interracial marriage used to be cultural wedge, replaced by partisanship 1:38:30 Many legislators don’t have governing skills, but good at getting attention 1:40:00 Humans are predisposed to focus on threat and conflict 1:41:30 Our information ecosystem is built to inflame, not moderate 1:43:45 Telling voters you aren’t in a democracy can be self-fulfilling 1:46:00 Chuck’s thoughts on the interview with Sean Westwood 1:47:30 Competitiveness of an election doesn’t correlate with hyperpartisanship 1:49:15 ToddCast Top 5 primaries that will have most impact on general election 1:50:00 #5 Wisconsin Democratic governor 1:53:30 #4 Michigan Democratic senate 1:57:30 #3 California gubernatatorial primary 2:00:00 #2 Arizona Republican gubernatorial 2:02:45 #1 Texas Republican senate 2:07:45 Ask Chuck 2:08:00 Why didn’t Virginia’s Supreme Court step in sooner on redistricting? 2:10:30 Any recommendations for road trips or places worth exploring? 2:13:30 Are we closer than ever to a viable 3rd party or are the barriers too high? 2:18:00 What will Trump be like once he leaves office? Will media move on? 2:23:15 What if 2028 did a listening tour at every state’s geographical center? 2:27:00 Could Bernie or Pete win without major improvement with black voters? 2:30:15 Credible worries that personal considerations are shaping middle east policy? 2:34:15 Will Trump’s endorsements of weak nominees eventually backfire? 2:36:30 Wemby is going to be transformational for the NBASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Simien is an NBA champion for the Miami Heat and two-time All-American and Big 12 Player of the Year for the Kansas Jayhawks. He currently serves as Associate Athletics Director of Strategic Engagement for KU. Wayne also works as a broadcaster for KU Men's and Women's basketball on ESPN+. Before joining Kansas athletics, Wayne spent 12 years in campus ministry. He and his wife Katie are the parents of five children. In this episode we discuss the following: Good things don't happen by accident. Whether good health, meaningful relationships, or a flourishing career, all of them require work. And often a coach who is guiding us and pushing us and a team that holds us accountable. Competitiveness is more about having the drive to prepare than having the desire to win.  From Bill Self Wayne learned the importance of toughness as a leadership trait. By making practice harder than the games, players develop resiliency and grit on a day-to-day basis. From Roy Williams Wayne learned that long term success comes from commitment to a system. Ten years after leaving KU, Roy was winning national championships at North Carolina built around his same system. And what an amazing lesson Wayne learned from Pat Riley. After winning the NBA championship with Hall of Famers, Shaq, Gary Payton, Alonzo Mourning, and Dwyane Wade, the first drill they did the next year was the basic three man weave.

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the neural circuits that activate and control aggressive states and behaviors. I discuss how hormones, genes and environmental factors such as day length can shift our aggressive tendencies. I also share science-based tools for modulating aggression, including sunlight exposure, heat therapy and supplementation with ashwagandha or acetyl-L-carnitine. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Aggression, Types of Aggression (00:01:43) Context, Aggression vs Sadness (00:03:11) Hydraulic Pressure Model of Aggression (00:06:40) Sponsor: LMNT (00:08:12) Brain Areas for Aggression, Ventromedial Hypothalamus (00:15:26) Biting, Neural Circuits of Physical Aggression (00:17:52) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:19:09) Estrogen & Aggression, Testosterone & Competitiveness (00:22:37) Seasonality, Sunlight, Melatonin & Aggression (00:24:50) Cortisol, Serotonin & Aggression (00:26:35) Tool: Reduce Cortisol with Sunlight & Sauna; Ashwagandha (00:30:39) Sponsor: AG1 (00:31:58) Irritability, Aggression & Genetics; Seasonality (00:34:49) Tool: ADHD, Acetyl-L Carnitine & Aggressive Behavior Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two Rest Days this week! As we move into the heart of racing season, there is so much to discuss, so Corrine Malcolm and I will go live tonight and breakdown some important stories unfolding in the sport. Run of show: Transvulcania Recap Zegama Preview: Golden Trail World Series kicks off! Golden Ticket RCI Recap: Analyzing historical competitiveness Ruth Croft vs Miao Yao at Ultra Trail Australia Western States and Hardrock Attrition Trail Grails: Our favorite current products Bonus Miles: Community Spotlight - Bill Schum & Ryan Kennedy (Join Freetrail Pro to access) We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 5pm PT tonight. SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER - https://mailing.freetrail.com/newslettersignup JOIN FREETRAIL PRO - https://freetrail.com/pro REGISTER FOR TRAILCON - https://trailconference.com/register/ REGISTER FOR THE BIG ALTA - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=130943 REGISTER FOR GORGE WATERFALLS - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=129366 Sponsors: Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at https://www.never2.com Check out the Capilene Cool Sun Hoodie from Patagonia https://www.patagonia.com/shop/favorites/capilene-cool-tech-tees/sun Use this link for 30% off Ketone-IQ - https://ketone.com/pages/dylan-bowman?utm_source=partners&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

Jeff Passan told us that you don't have to be a competitive person to play baseball at a high level. We continue that discussion and dig into what type of mindset is needed to play baseball. Then, in an ode to the great John Clayton, we go over the predictions for NFL strength of schedule. Plus, Salk crowns this week's Trash Takes winner.

Europe is playing catch up to try to close the AI gap with the United States and China. Confluence Associate Market Strategist and Certified Business Economist Thomas Wash joins Phil Adler to discuss the hurdles and the potential and how investors might profit.

In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Martin Wiese, leader of the European Governance & Sustainability Center at The Conference Board, speaks with Dr. Márcia Balisciano, chief sustainability officer and global head of corporate responsibility at RELX, about how companies can move from sustainability ambition to measurable impact. They discuss the shift from reporting to execution, how sustainability drives financial performance, and what it takes to embed sustainability into commercial strategy and innovation. More from The Conference Board: ·         What's Next for ESG Legislation in Europe? ·         Europe 2026: Competitiveness, Clean Industrial Policy, and Industrial Reform ·         EU Regulatory Outlook: The Way Ahead for 2026 ·         Corporate Governance in an Era of Sustained Disruption

In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Barbara Mendes-Jorge, Sustainability Communications Expert and guest host, speaks with Manali Paranjpe, Program Director of the Governance & Sustainability Center at The Conference Board Europe, about how sustainability is being integrated into European businesses' corporate strategy. They explore a range of insights from C-suite leaders, including on recent ESG regulatory changes,  resilience as a growth strategy, how the role of CSIO has evolved, and what these developments mean for the future of sustainable business in Europe. More from The Conference Board: Europe 2026: Competitiveness, Clean Industrial Policy, and Institutional Reform EU Regulatory Outlook: The Way Ahead for 2026 Corporate Governance in an Era of Sustained Disruption EU ESG Regulatory Outlook Q3–Q4 2025: Navigating Simplification  

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

-We scoff every year at Iowa for having a boring and predictable offense, yet when it comes to the Draft and getting players to the nextlevel…they've blown the Huskers out of the water for YEARS-Iowa media expects a minimum of 5 players drafted, starting tonight with Gennings Dunker likely….and then as many as 11 playerscould be drafted, with more of an expectation of 7-8 players. Can you imagine talking about a Husker team with 8 players draftedagain?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Today on the show: 00:00 - Coming up... 1:48 - David Bexte, Conservative MP on Canadian competitiveness and reducing hurdles. 6:35 - Jim Vannett of Bourgault for a spotlight interview. 25:10 - Bill Prybylski of APAS on land ownership rules in Saskatchewan.... Read More

Welcome to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Today on the show: 00:00 - Coming up... 1:48 - David Bexte, Conservative MP on Canadian competitiveness and reducing hurdles. 6:35 - Jim Vannett of Bourgault for a spotlight interview. 25:10 - Bill Prybylski of APAS on land ownership rules in Saskatchewan.... Read More

In this episode of Bussin’ With The Boys, Will Compton and Taylor Lewan sit down at Notre Dame for an electric interview with head coach Marcus Freeman and quarterback CJ Carr. The boys kick things off with an epic intro as Taylor Lewan deep dives into his ‘Game Of Thrones’ watching experience and opens up about not wanting to be known as a liar. Will Compton also asks the age old question, “is Rory McIlroy the GOAT of golf?” plus the boys share BTS stories from their time at Notre Dame. The interview dives into CJ Carr’s journey growing up in a competitive football family, choosing Notre Dame, and the mental toughness it takes to handle pressure at the highest level. Coach Marcus Freeman opens up about building a winning culture, handling adversity, and why discipline and accountability separate great teams from the rest. The group also gets into modern college football, from the transfer portal to keeping the locker room tight, while sharing stories you won’t hear anywhere else. As always, the conversation doesn’t stay serious for long. The boys mix in hilarious stories about music taste debates, recruiting visits gone wrong, barbershop routines, and locker room traditions. From trash talk at Coach Freeman’s house to life after football, this episode has everything—football IQ, culture talk, and nonstop laughs. Big Hugs & Some Tiny Ahhh kisses, cuh! TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:32 Private Jet Life 00:08:57 Lie Detector Idea 00:14:37 Is Rory the Masters GOAT? 00:18:05 Tiger vs Rory — The Real GOAT Debate 00:22:18 Best Golfer of All Time Debate 00:23:28 Should Off-Field Actions Affect Legacy? 00:25:40 Tiger's Off-Field Legacy 00:27:47 Will's 1st Phorm Ted Talk 00:32:35 Ben Newman's Game Ball Story 00:35:27 Taylor's Game Of Thrones Reaction 00:50:38 Spring Tour Wrap 00:54:15 Notre Dame Stories 01:03:01 Marcus Freeman on Shuffleboard 01:07:30 Behind-the-Scenes at Notre Dame 01:19:09 Vrabel & Rossini 01:31:45 INTERVIEW STARTS 01:33:00 CJ Carr’s Competitiveness 01:40:40 Inside Last Year's QB Battle 01:43:30 Benching Decisions & Tough Conversations 01:46:09 The Playoff Snub 01:50:45 Locker Room Reaction to the Committee 01:54:20 Using the Snub as Fuel 01:58:07 Giants Head Coach Rumors 02:04:14 Freeman the Wrestling Dad 02:07:00 Raising Competitors 02:09:01 CJ's Baseball Tears & Mental Toughness 02:12:45 Dad Lessons That Still Hit 02:18:35 Would Freeman Recruit Will? 02:24:27 The Ohio State Tattoo Question 02:26:01 Most Influential Coaches See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRT's president and COO on policy and planning for multiple AI scenarios, work-based learning, skills-based hiring, and the ROI of employer investments in workforce development. Also, addressing skills gaps and promoting economic mobility.

Is TLC's Chili really "chasing waterfalls" all the way to a MAGA rally? ☕️ Today Yo Aunteas are diving into the viral receipts, the "Catch a Print" gym trend, and a SHOCKING SCOTUS ruling with Aunteas: Do You Give A Damn? We're also breaking down the Druski vs. Erika Kirk drama, why E.J. Johnson is trending for his dating choices, and the nuances of the latest conversion therapy ruling from the Supreme Court. Plus, be sure to celebrate SEVEN YEARS of the Minoritea Report on APRIL 15th, LIVE EPISODE, 8:30 Eastern!  SO, get them cups readyyyy! Tea Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 5:30 - Competitiveness 27:02 - "Paradise" (Sterling K. Brown) 33:59 -

Teresa Mullen, now 75 years old, is a long time athlete with a passion for playing, coaching, officiating, and watching women's sports. Teresa started playing softball with her cousins at a very young age in a farm field with a wooden bat and 12 inch mush ball. When she was growing up there were very few opportunities for females to participate in any sports. For example, at her small high school only basketball and track were offered for girls. After going to a two-year college, she played on a competitive, company softball league and later played in volleyball leagues. Soon she knew she also wanted to coach in order to pass on all her technical and training knowledge to young ladies eager to learn. She began by coaching softball, then added basketball and volleyball. Next Teresa passed her officiating exams for basketball, softball, and volleyball at the high school level.  Teresa still coaches, officiates, and still plays softball and volleyball in the National Senior Games held every two years. She finally won the elusive gold medal several years ago in both softball and volleyball! In the episode Teresa and host Elizabeth Emery talk about her history as a long-time athlete, Title IX, coaching and officiating, why she prefers to play on women's teams, changes she has seen in women's sports, flag football, half-court basketball, managing the limitations of getting older, and the joy of watching young female athletes take advantages of all the opportunities now available. Teresa loves watching her daughter (a former college softball player) coach her twins in basketball and softball. Sign up for Hear Her Sports newsletter at https://bit.ly/HHSnewsletter Get involved and support the show directly at https://bit.ly/givetoHHSpodcast Find all episodes http://www.hearhersports.com/Learn about National Senior Games Association here: https://nsga.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max and Donatienne are joined by Teresa Ribera—Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition—for a conversation on the EU's economic and climate agenda. Questions about the EU, NATO, or the latest news in Europe through a Washington lens? We want to hear from you!  Email: erep@csis.org   X: @csiserep   Bluesky: @erep.csis.org Learn more: Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts

Are your marketing dollars quietly disappearing with nothing to show for it?Most entrepreneurs aren't losing because of bad strategy. They're losing because of confusion they can't see. Brand strategist Charlie Sells calls it "random acts of marketing" and after 15 years helping businesses untangle complexity, he's seen it destroy brands that had every reason to succeed.In this episode, Charlie breaks down the real cost of unclear direction, why most marketing audits miss the point, and the exact 7-step framework he uses to bring clarity to any business in 30 days.What you'll walk away with:The 3 phrases that reveal a clarity problem in your business and why most owners never catch them. A 1-hour marketing audit you can run this week to cut waste and find what's actually working. Why AI is a tool and not a cure, and what to do before you touch it. The 7 Cs framework: Curiosity, Context, Competitiveness, Consistency, Conciseness, Clarity, and Creativity. How problem-first positioning wins more customers than any tagline ever will.Take Charlie's free Clarity and Alignment Self-Assessment at clearovereverything.com.Connect with Charlie Sells on LinkedInHosted by John St. Pierre and Rich Hoffmann, Entrepreneurs United is built for founders and leaders who want straight talk on building businesses that actually work. New episodes every week. https://entrepreneursunited.us/links/

4. Zubrin discusses technological frontiers, starting with small modular reactorsdesigned for factory assembly to improve competitiveness. He emphasizes that nuclear power is "absolutely key" to the human future in space, providing essential energy for Mars bases and propulsion where solar energy is insufficient. Regarding fusion, Zubrin expresses optimism that private startups may achieve ignition this decade by bypassing stagnant government programs. He concludes that the U.S. must revitalize its nuclear industrial base to ensure economic independence and national security, warning that current restrictive energy policies threaten Americanprosperity. (4)1953 ATOMIC CANNON.

Some of the most influential companies in today's economy rarely make headlines. Known as the titanium economy, these small and mid-sized industrial businesses supply the parts, systems, and expertise that keep global supply chains operating.In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton is joined by Karin Bursa, Steffen Fuchs, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, and Ryan Fletcher, Partner at McKinsey & Company, to examine what makes these industrial companies so effective. The group discusses the characteristics that set them apart, from disciplined operations and close customer relationships to long-term thinking that helps them remain competitive across changing market conditions.Steffen and Ryan also share perspectives from their work with companies in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and energy. The discussion looks at how these organizations respond to supply chain disruptions, approach growth opportunities, and invest in their people and operations. Along the way, the group explores leadership decisions, workforce development, and how companies are applying new technologies to support continued growth.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(02:28) Meet the guests and introductions(05:05) Warmup: March Madness and theater roots(08:22) Steffen discusses background in AI(10:38) Ryan's experience in mid-cap industries(14:02) Defining the titanium economy concept(19:50) Book impact and changes since 2022(23:15) Global policy and geopolitics influences(29:01) Resilience and supply chain adjustments(35:27) The great amplification cycle explained(37:14) Clusters, innovation, and regional growth(38:00) Supply chain tailwinds and opportunities(39:34) Top performers' playbook for success(41:25) Lead time and SKU management(42:39) Capacity bets that lead to success(46:02) AI as a competitive advantage(47:53) Real-world examples of AI in practice(54:36) Leadership lessons from the titanium economy(01:00:40) Trends flying under the radar todayAdditional Links & Resources:Connect with Steffen Fuchs: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffen-fuchs/Connect with Ryan Fletcher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanfletcher/Connect with Karin Bursa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinbursa/Learn more about McKinsey & Company: http://www.mckinsey.comLearn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkSupply Chain Now en Espanol WEBINAR- Visibilidad estrategica en Pharma: control, cumplimiento y resiliencia en entornos de alto riesgo: https://bit.ly/4rku7lCWEBINAR- Talent Management Playbook for Supply Chain Leaders: https://bit.ly/4uc2OfBWEBINAR- From Workforce Planning to Hourly Performance Management: How GEODIS Americas Turned Labor Productivity into a Growth Engine: https://bit.ly/4blRfKpWEBINAR- Ahead of Disruption: How AI-First Design Builds Supply Chain Resilience — and Transforms the Teams Behind It: https://bit.ly/4ldRn3bThis episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/titanium-economy-how-ai-supply-chains-reshaping-industrial-competitiveness-1559

Are you concerned with the Knicks performance, even in a win? Who is happiest that the US advanced in the World Baseball Classic? Can anyone defend the way Cal Raleigh treated Arozarena? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Experience-sharing from the Minghui website.Original Articles:1. China Fahui | Compassion Emerges When Fear, Competitiveness, and Negativity Are Dissolved2. China Fahui |Faithfully and Courageously Assisting Master and Walking the Path of Fa Rectification To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

Inside a Quiet Combine Day for the Lions Jeff Risdon checked in live from Indianapolis on the Detroit Lions Podcast. Thursday at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine brings the first on-field work across the street. Wednesday was lighter. For the Detroit Lions, it was mostly defensive podium sessions. Useful, but limited. You learn how prospects communicate. You hear how they talk football. You watch poise and clarity. You do not get many hard answers. What Detroit Looks For in Combine Meetings The NFL churns on the question, did you meet with the Lions? It is a weak tell. Teams meet for different reasons. The Detroit Lions use those rooms to learn the person. Competitiveness. Ability to be coached. How a player meshes with coaches. The whiteboard matters, but less than with some clubs that grill pure X's and O's. Others will demand a defensive tackle recite gap fits from a specific snap. Detroit more often probes mindset and fit. Do not overread formal versus informal. Kirby Joseph had only an informal visit at the Combine and left thinking the Lions were not all that interested. He became a Detroit Lion anyway. There is also a player from this regime who was drafted with no Combine meeting at all. On the flip side, a prospect two drafts ago helped himself with a strong interview. The door swings both ways. Timing matters too. Podium appearances happen before many meetings. Prospects stay in town through workouts. A player who says he has not met Detroit yet on Wednesday might sit down with them Thursday night. Keep that context in mind when the meeting lists hit social media. Kelvin Shepherd's HC Interview Was Real One media session cut through the noise. The Dolphins GM discussed their head coach search after moving on from Mike McDaniel. Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Shepherd interviewed for that job. Some dismissed it as a box-check. The GM made it clear Shepherd was a serious candidate. That resonates in Indianapolis. It reflects how league decision-makers view Detroit's staff after back-to-back ascents. It also underscores why interviews at this NFL event are about people as much as plays. There is broader chatter. Miami's situation drew side-eye. Questions linger about Tua. There was even speculation about who will play quarterback for the New York Jets. Kyler Murray's name came up. It is not a great year to need a quarterback. None of that changes Detroit's plan this week. Watch. Learn. Separate signal from noise. The Combine is about stacking small edges. The Lions are sticking to it. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #nflscoutingcombine #indianapolis #podiuminterviews #formalmeeting #informalvisit #whiteboardx'sando's #defensivetackle #abilitytobecoached #kirbyjoseph #dolphinsgm #mikemcdaniel #tua #kylermurray #newyorkjetsquarterback #kelvinshepherdheadcoachinterview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EUROPEAN REGULATORY REFORM PREVIEW FOR LATER: Joseph Sternberg discusses how unlikely political coalitions in Europe, such as Merz and Meloni, are aligning to push for less EU regulation to boost economic competitiveness. Guest: Joseph Sternberg1910 BRUSSELS

Gene Marks emphasizes AI adoption in small business is becoming a necessary skill, urging owners to embrace artificial intelligence tools for competitiveness as the technology transforms operations across every industry.1949