Podcasts about Delays

A gas company just paid a record-breaking $5.3 million for its tanker ship to skip the Panama Canal's long line, a line induced by the US-Iran war. Meanwhile the US fired on Iranian positions in the Strait of Hormuz. The US bond market is also in its worst state in 30 years. Professor Richard Wolff and producer Nicole Roussell unpack the state of today's volatile global economy.Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com.Join the The Socialist Program community at http://www.patreon.com/thesocialistprogram to get exclusive content and help keep this show on the air.

We go from one major gaming event to the next one as Tokyo Game Show 2026 is on the horizon, and we already have some showcase announcements to discuss for that, but first, we need to look back at some things around Gamescom 2026, including Rockstar finally showing off more of Grand Theft Auto VI to the world during the Netflix extended look. What do Sean and Marc think about what was shown and the news that has come out in previews since? 80 hours to complete, a huge map, relationship and body development mechanics, smarter police A.I. so much side stuff to do, and that's just touching the surface. XBOX has also finally unveiled the Disc to Digital feature and how it will work. It's actually already available for insiders now and soon to the entire gaming public. Does Marc think this is a good solution to at least keep the license? And does this mean for sure Project Helix will not include a disc drive? Plus, Marc's been playing Star Wars Zero Company and he has impressions, Project Helix could be a family of devices according to CEO Asha Sharma, Sony introduces PlayStation Live TV, we get info on Fable's length, could Double Fine actually make Brutal Legend 2? Delays, announcements, and more!You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/BlJbXa01KMA

Global data center power demand could rise 170% by 2030 from 2025 levels according to Goldman Sachs Research's Brian Singer and Carly Davenport. They joined hosts Allison Nathan and George Lee on the Goldman Sachs Exchanges podcast to  discuss how data centers will source that power, the key bottlenecks, and the impact of growing pushback from some local communities.  Key takeaways:  The rise in power demand from AI more broadly is forecast to be the equivalent of adding another Japan to the world's power consumption by 2030 compared to the start of 2024.  Goldman Sachs Research sees seven key binding constraints for data center power today including price, policy, and people. Delays for connecting data centers to regional US power grids are as long as seven years.  The Mid-Atlantic region should remain the largest US data center power market until at least 2030, but the Midwest is set to overtake Texas for second place.   The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action or be used as a basis for any other investment decision, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. Any forward-looking statements, case studies, computations or examples set forth herein are for illustrative purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates make any representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or information contained herein and disclaim any liability whatsoever for reliance on such information for any purpose. Each name of a third-party organization mentioned is the property of the company to which it relates, is used here strictly for informational and identification purposes only and is not used to imply any sponsorship, affiliation, endorsement, ownership or license rights between any such company and Goldman Sachs. This material should not be copied, distributed, published, or reproduced in whole or in part or disclosed by any recipient to any other person without the express written consent of Goldman Sachs.  Disclosures applicable to research with respect to issuers, if any, mentioned herein are available through your Goldman Sachs representative or at http://www.gs.com/research/hedge.html.  A transcript is provided for convenience and may differ from the original video or audio content. Goldman Sachs is not responsible for any errors in the transcript.  Date of Recording August 12, 2026.  © 2026 Goldman Sachs. All rights reserved.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a startup delay that often goes undetected: source preparation. Ken Getz, executive director at the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development, and Rick Ward, chief commercial officer at CRIO, break down what their joint research reveals about protocol-guided source preparation and why it quietly dictates when the first patient can actually enroll. With guest host Deena Bernstein, vice president of business development at Transformative Pharmaceutical Solutions, they walk through the surprising lag sites can face waiting for “final” source materials, why EHR-to-EDC integration is not a universal fix, and the steps sponsors, CROs, and sites can take to reduce startup friction and improve site experience. The Scope of Things podcast explores clinical research and its possibilities, promise, and pitfalls. Clinical Research News senior writer, Deborah Borfitz, welcomes guests who are visionaries closest to the topics, but who can still see past their piece of the puzzle. Focusing on game-changing trends and out-of-the-box operational approaches in the clinical research field, the Scope of Things podcast is your no-nonsense, insider's look at clinical research today.  

Amanda Rastovic turns to the Strait of Hormuz and lasting tensions between the U.S. and Iran as both force exchange fire once again. "It's kind of questionable what is moving through" the Strait at this time, says Amanda, who explains how the sluggish waterway traffic will create lasting implication for global trade in the months to come.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

The government has delayed next year's planned fuel excise hike - instead staggering the tax increase over later years - and dipping into a rainy day fund to help pay for it. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

What does "safe staffing" actually mean? We talk about safe staffing all the time, but is it simply a nurse-to-patient ratio? In the emergency department, where volume, acuity, and workload can change in minutes, the answer is so much more complicated. In this episode, Kevin and Dr. Wolf dig into the science of ED staffing and Lisa's latest research, on safe staffing in the emergency department. The conversation takes on one of the most common assumptions about staffing: that safety comes down to counting how many nurses are on the schedule. We all know two shifts can have the same numbers and go completely differently depending on experience, skill mix, teamwork, patient acuity, workload, and the systems backing up the team. Dr. Wolf's study asked more than 1,000 emergency nurses what actually makes an ED safe. Nurses identified 14 indicators of safety, but only eight were considered measurable, and what is worse is only three were routinely being measured in most emergency departments. So how can we claim to be "staffing safely" if we aren't measuring safety? Safe staffing is more complicated than filling holes on a schedule, but it may also be much more measurable and solvable than we think. Links to the staffing studies.  1. Educational Levels of Hospital Nurses and Surgical Patient Mortality https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3077115/ Free full text — PubMed Central 2. Implications of the California Nurse Staffing Mandate for Other States https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2908200/ Free full text — PubMed Central 3. Effects of Nurse Staffing and Nurse Education on Patient Deaths in Hospitals With Different Nurse Work Environments (Medical Care, 2011) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3217062/ Free full text — PubMed Central 4. Effects of Hospital Care Environment on Patient Mortality and Nurse Outcomes https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2586978/ Free full text — PubMed Central 5. Effects of Nurse Staffing and Nurse Education on Patient Deaths in Hospitals With Different Nurse Work Environments (JONA, 2012) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6764437/ Free full text — PubMed Central 6. On the Threshold of Safety: A Qualitative Exploration of Nurses' Perceptions of Factors Involved in Safe Staffing Levels in Emergency Departments https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0099176716302136 Journal of Emergency Nursing — ScienceDirect 7. Perceived Relationships Between Emergency Department Staffing Patterns and Missed Care, Missed Decompensation, and Delays in Care https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0099176725002843Complimentary access — ScienceDirect 8. The Meaning of Safety in the Emergency Department: A Survey Study https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0099176726001650Journal of Emergency Nursing — ScienceDirect   Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Art-of-Emergency-Nursing-276898616569046/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTnz4phtCTjojTIDJo2afA?view_as=subscriber  Twitter: @AoenPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofemergencynursing/  To support the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews greatly contribute to the success of the podcast, and I appreciate each and every one of them. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your preferred podcast platform to never miss an episode.

SoCal humidity hits the record books. LA wildfire survivors set their own record for the wrong reasons. The defense rests in the Tupac trial after calling just three witnesses. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Low water is still disrupting European river cruises despite recent rain, with Viking, Emerald Cruises, Saga River Cruises, Avalon Waterways, Uniworld and AmaWaterways adjusting sailings on the Danube, Rhine and Main; Saga told guests "We won't turn your itinerary into a coach holiday; the ship will be sailing," while AmaWaterways COO Jon Burrows said the line doesn't "wait until conditions become a problem." In Scotland, a body has been recovered from the North Sea after a man went missing from Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition roughly 36 nautical miles from Arbroath, in a search involving Police Scotland, HM Coastguard aircraft, coastguard rescue teams and lifeboats; police have not released his identity or age and formal identification is pending. And Port Canaveral is forecasting 10.9 million passenger movements in fiscal 2027 across 1,213 cruise calls and 23 homeported ships, on operating revenue of $281.8 million, with $203 million in cruise capital work including a $95 million Terminal 10 renovation and the debuts of Carnival Festivale and MSC World Atlantic.

Drum weighs his decisions, Olivier attends a funeral, and Riot calls a vote. The theme of tonight's episode is Doubts.(To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description).The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘The Attic', and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show's Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, exclusive merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast.Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author. You can visit their website for more information! The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods Website. Click here to read!You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you'd like to connect with other fans of the show, there's even a fan-run Discord Server!Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: ‘Rhea', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Don't Look Back', by DaniHaDani,‘Morning Sunbeams', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Frozen Lake', by NSEE, ‘Grow Through Challenges', by Diamonds and Ice,‘Horizon', by Theater of Delays,‘Inevitable', by Spearfisher,‘The Fall', by Or Chausa,‘Decompose', by Be Still the Earth,‘A Moon Walk', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Forsaken', by NSEE,‘I Was All Alone', by Idokay,‘Nocturne', by Birraj,‘Moonrise', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Surrendered', by Out of Flux,‘Many Years Ago', by Idokay,‘Titan', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Chasing Horizons', by Charlie Ryan,‘Dusk', by Rotem Cinamon,‘Dawn', by Eva Tiedemann,‘A Choice', by Borden Lulu,‘Candle in the Dark', by Tommy H. Brandon, ‘Rhea', by Yehezkel Raz,‘Farewell', by Maya Belsitzman and Matan EphratContent warnings for this episode include: Animal death (Dogsmell as usual), Self-harm (Centipede tongue), Violence, Kidnapping and abduction, Death + Injury, Blood, Transphobia, Homophobia, Gun Mention, Static (including sfx), Emotional Manipulation, Bugs, Body horror, Smoking, Substance abuse (Centipede tongue?), Religious Violence, Lengthy monologues about the destruction of queer people, mention of circumcision, mention of lynching, use of ‘nympho' as a derogatory term We're promoting Season 2 of The Gospel of Haven, arriving July 31st! Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts, or at https://daisymcnamara.com/#gospelofhaven! Shank vs. Diggory hoodie is now available on merch shop!https://store.dftba.com/products/shank-and-diggory-hoodie

Bessent unveils sweeping new Iran sanctions but delays toughest blow. Beef producers ‘disappointed' by Trump tariff suspension. Military analyst Mike Lyons talks about Trump's economic sanctions on Iran. NYPD detectives say sewer scavengers near Penn Station are migrants. Functional unemployment. Target pulls 'offensive' Halloween costume critics accused of evoking blackface. At least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, study finds. 

//The Wire//2300Z August 24, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: BODY DUMP SITE LOCATED IN OREGON. MARITIME TRAFFIC IN MIDDLE EAST REMAINS STAGNANT AS HOUTHIS STRIKE SHIP IN RED SEA. RENO WILDFIRE CONTINUES TO THREATEN SUBURBS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----  -International Events-Red Sea/HOA: This morning a merchant vessel was struck by an unidentified munition in the Red Sea, to the west of the port of Yanbu. The M/V AMZAN was struck by the Houthis while transiting the Red Sea, and as of this afternoon remains on fire.Ukraine: This morning a mass stabbing attack was reported at a monetary in Donestk. An unidentified group of assailants breached the compound of the Holy Dormition Svyatogorsk Lavra Monastery, and began attacking the clergymen living at the compound. This attack resulted in the murder of at least one monk, and the wounding of several others. An investigation is currently underway to identify the culprits of the attack.-HomeFront-New York: Over the weekend, Buffalo-Niagara International Airport ran out of jet fuel, resulting in aircraft diverting to other airports to refuel. Delays continued throughout the evening for some flights, with most flights returning to normal this morning.Analyst Comment: This is more of a localized issue resulting with problems internal to the airport. Initially, statements indicated that the problem was within the supply chain itself, as this airport is supplied by trucks carrying fuel and not a pipeline like many other airports. However this afternoon, the airport stated that the issue was due to an electrical wiring problem at the fuel point.Oregon: On Saturday, authorities discovered a body dump site at a rural home in Washington County. Local authorities initially responded to a fire at a residence on NW Otis Lane, after neighbors reported seeing a vehicle on fire at this location. Once firefighters arrived on scene, they discovered a series of human remains. All total, 5x bodies were found at this location, along with several deceased animals. Once police arrived on scene, the suspect was identified as Benjamin Charles Parker, who was tracked to an undisclosed location in Enumclaw, WA. At this location, Parker was discovered deceased in his vehicle. No further information has been provided on this incident, and the investigation into what actually happened continues.Nevada: Major wildfires continue to spread in the vicinity of Reno, with roughly 14,000 homes remaining under mandatory evacuation orders. Residential areas to the north and west of the city remain threatened as the Hawk Fire remains at zero-percent containment. Local authorities state that this fire was caused by human activity, though the exact point and circumstances of the origin has not yet been disclosed.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: In the Middle East, maritime traffic throughout the region remains stagnant as the war of information continues. On Friday, reports circulated claiming that 40x ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz secretly, using the southern Omani route. In reality, this report is a complete fabrication. Not only is merchant traffic easily verifiable via a number of sources, but the UKMTO themselves (which work for USNAVCENT) stated that this entire week, the amount of traffic through the Strait has been in the "single digits" both ways.This report was almost certainly intended to manipulate financial markets once again, as Brent crude started climbing back up due to the announcement of the economic warfare campaign intended for Iran. TankerTrackers has stated that all total, over the past 7 days, the entire region has exported 6 million barrels of oil per day, though not all of such has transited the Strait (some has originated from Oman and the UAE, which have pipelines bypassing the Strait). This figure is also the totality of petroleum that has been exported to the global market; the exact amount of petroleum which has specifically been exported to the United States is not as easy to parse from the total. Nevertheless, the total figure is still much less than the pre-war average of roughly 20 million barrels per day, which is the main reason for why the United States continues to drain the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground NomadNet: 5fa68c88be727a0e1a250a75e5e79269 Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//

If you work in Accounts Payable, Accounting, Finance, or you're preparing for an AP role, this 2027 guide walks you through everything you need to know. From invoice workflows to 3 way match, internal controls, fraud prevention, month end close, and AP automation—this video covers the full AP lifecycle with clear, practical examples. #AccountsPayable #APTraining #accountingbasics Whether you're new to AP or looking to strengthen your skills for promotion, this updated walkthrough gives you the tools to work faster, reduce errors, and improve your team's efficiency.

In this episode of Unsecurity Podcast, Megan Larkins, Brad Nigh, and April Meyer dig into one of the biggest issues facing healthcare today: cybersecurity as a business, operational, and patient safety risk.April breaks down what healthcare organizations should watch as the proposed HIPAA security rule evolves, why the industry still struggles with basics like multi-factor authentication, encryption, asset management, and documentation, and how recent breaches have made the need for action impossible to ignore.The conversation also explores the real-world challenges of medical devices, third-party dependencies, legacy systems, and network segmentation—plus what regulators are likely to expect when audits begin.Whether you work in healthcare or support organizations that do, this episode offers a practical roadmap for reducing risk now instead of waiting for final rule clarity.Be sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more insightful episodes. #UnsecurityPodcast #Cybersecurity #hipaa #hipaacompliance #healthcare #informationsecurity #businessWe want to hear from you! Reach out at unsecurity@frsecure.com and follow us for more: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frsecure/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frsecureofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frsecure/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/frsecure.bsky.socialAbout FRSecure:https://frsecure.com/FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs. These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can't do it alone. Whether you're wondering where to start or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve.

The Madlanga Commission was delayed on Monday as the legal team representing attempted murder accused and businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala sought more time to consult with their client. Matlala eventually appeared before the Commission and invoked his right against self-incrimination, refusing to answer questions about matters linked to ongoing criminal cases. His lawyers had also threatened to withdraw from the proceedings in a "hypothetical scenario" if the Commission proceeded with Matlala's application without giving them additional time to prepare him. Sibahle Motha reports.

Everybody had a weekend, and unfortunately for all of us, they came back with stories.The crew kicks things off with the 100-inning softball game supporting the Burton family, where Rafe and Scott discover that 12 straight hours of softball is apparently something human beings willingly participate in. There were legitimate athletes, Chris Kerber brought the stories and good Blues energy, and Team Rizz did what Team Rizz does best: proudly represent athletic mediocrity while somebody else actually knows how to play the sport.Then Rafe takes us inside an entirely different competitive environment: Topgolf in Chesterfield.He showed up in jeans, a T-shirt and cowboy boots while seemingly everyone else arrived looking like they had just finished a private lesson at Bellerive. The clubs are nicer. The outfits are tighter. The dads appear to work in numbers. And somewhere along the way, Rafe introduces the world to the “Chesterfield Nine,” which naturally sends the entire funny podcast into an extremely mature and thoughtful discussion about golf.Just kidding. It immediately falls apart.Moon, meanwhile, spent his weekend in Los Angeles with Goldfinger for their biggest headlining show ever at the Hollywood Palladium. Between the packed hometown show, backstage chaos and trying to juggle approximately every person he has ever met in Southern California, Moon also wanders into Amoeba Music and suddenly finds himself standing next to Matt Berry. His carefully prepared celebrity interaction consists basically of realizing, “Holy crap, that's Matt Berry,” which honestly is probably better than anything the rest of us would've managed.Then comes the flight home.Delays pile up, passengers get increasingly irritated, everyone lines up to board…and the entire plane waits for one missing flight attendant. When she finally arrives, Moon witnesses a level of leisurely strolling that probably should've been studied by scientists. Hundreds of angry passengers? Connecting flights on the line? Whatever. She had a walking speed and she was committed to it.At least the delays gave Moon time to catch up on movies, leading to reviews of Michael, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar and Tomb Raider. We also get Banana Ball confusion, because apparently baseball wasn't complicated enough and now fans can become part of the defense.Rizz heads the opposite direction for a father-son road trip to the University of Arkansas and finally experiences the roadside cathedral known as Buc-ee's. Unfortunately, he discovers that Buc-ee's contains one fatal flaw: other people. Lots and lots of other people. He battles the crowd, buys a Cuban sandwich that immediately disintegrates inside the car and ultimately reaches the devastating conclusion that Buc-ee's is basically a bigger Wally's. Somewhere, a beaver just felt a disturbance in the Force.The Arkansas trip also gives Rizz a glimpse of the college experience he never had, complete with a massive campus, tens of thousands of students and enough Walton branding to remind everyone exactly where they are.Then the show discovers “sunshine guilt” — that weird feeling that you're wasting your life because it's gorgeous outside and you dared to remain indoors. Finally, a funny podcast willing to defend your constitutional right to sit inside watching television while nature aggressively tries to shame you through the windows.Moon gets it. Rizz refuses to be bullied by sunshine. Lern is basically medically prescribed to go outside. And somehow chopping wood in a cowboy hat enters the conversation.So yes, this episode has softball, Chesterfield sociology, Goldfinger, Matt Berry, airport rage, Buc-ee's, college nostalgia and weather-induced emotional manipulation.Basically a normal Monday around here.If you're looking for a funny podcast packed with St. Louis stories, sarcastic humor, pop culture commentary, travel disasters and grown adults turning completely ordinary situations into unnecessary investigations, congratulations. You have unfortunately found us.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The crew kicks things off with the 100-inning softball game supporting the Burton family, where Rafe and Scott discover that 12 straight hours of softball is apparently something human beings willingly participate in. There were legitimate athletes, Chris Kerber brought the stories and good Blues energy, and Team Rizz did what Team Rizz does best: proudly represent athletic mediocrity while somebody else actually knows how to play the sport.Moon, meanwhile, spent his weekend in Los Angeles with Goldfinger for their biggest headlining show ever at the Hollywood Palladium. Between the packed hometown show, backstage chaos and trying to juggle approximately every person he has ever met in Southern California, Moon also wanders into Amoeba Music and suddenly finds himself standing next to Matt Berry. His carefully prepared celebrity interaction consists basically of realizing, “Holy crap, that's Matt Berry,” which honestly is probably better than anything the rest of us would've managed.Delays pile up, passengers get increasingly irritated, everyone lines up to board…and the entire plane waits for one missing flight attendant. When she finally arrives, Moon witnesses a level of leisurely strolling that probably should've been studied by scientists. Hundreds of angry passengers? Connecting flights on the line? Whatever. She had a walking speed and she was committed to it.Rizz heads the opposite direction for a father-son road trip to the University of Arkansas and finally experiences the roadside cathedral known as Buc-ee's. Unfortunately, he discovers that Buc-ee's contains one fatal flaw: other people. Lots and lots of other people. He battles the crowd, buys a Cuban sandwich that immediately disintegrates inside the car and ultimately reaches the devastating conclusion that Buc-ee's is basically a bigger Wally's. Somewhere, a beaver just felt a disturbance in the Force.So yes, this episode has softball, Chesterfield sociology, Goldfinger, Matt Berry, airport rage, Buc-ee's, college nostalgia and weather-induced emotional manipulation.The Grand Theft Auto 6 rumor mill is firing on all cylinders. Alleged leaks suggest GTA 6 could make players actually refuel their cars, because apparently escaping the cops and committing fictional felonies wasn't immersive enough. Now we may get the authentic experience of realizing the tank is on E at the absolute worst possible moment.Naturally, Jean-Claude Van Damme doing the splits leads Lern to ask questions about male anatomy that nobody was emotionally prepared to answer. Suddenly we're discussing whether men have a “seam,” whether God is responsible for said seam, and why absolutely none of this information was included in health class.From there, Crap on Celebrities turns surprisingly philosophical when Dr. Dre and Billy Corgan land on opposite sides of the AI music debate. This comedy podcast also gets into Bret Michaels recovering from kidney stone surgery while apparently refusing to surrender his hat under any circumstances, Kacey Musgraves performing while floating on giant disco-ball truck nuts, Dolly Parton exploring avatar performances, Bonnaroo taking a year off, and St. Louis artist Slater covering Hole's “Violet.”National Treasure 3 inches closer to becoming a real movie, and Hollywood is ready to cast King Scott in a major role.A guy scales the St. Louis Zoo big-cat enclosure, an alleged staged fender bender turns into an armed robbery and multiple police chases, and then we attempt to save everybody's relationships with the 777 Rule. Welcome to another comedy podcast where apparently the only thing separating civilization from complete chaos is a zoo fence and a shared Google Calendar. We get into a Florissant case where suspects allegedly rear-ended a Volvo to force the driver to stop, only for the situation to turn into an armed robbery, a fight, a stolen vehicle and multiple police pursuits. Somewhere along the way, the unnamed Volvo driver becomes “Johnny Volvo,” the suspects become the “Jeep Boys,” and this comedy podcast briefly transforms into the least legally sound self-defense seminar ever broadcast.That kicks off a surprisingly thoughtful debate about whether the 777 Rule is realistic, especially when listeners point out that dates, overnight stays and vacations cost money. The crew argues that the exact numbers and activities aren't really the point. Take a walk. Go for a drive. Pack a picnic. Hit a park. Complain together. Whatever works.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.Man climbs into Saint Louis Zoo big cat area, taken into custodyFlorissant man charged in attempted fender bender robberyWhat Is the 7-7-7 Relationship Rule? Experts Explain Why Couples Swear By ItSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to our new series, The Most Important Question Today. These will be short (1-3 minutes) drops, responding to just one news story daily, with action steps. Today: The FDA is handling eleven different food poisoning cases right now, and even thou...

Building a successful client accounting services practice isn't just about choosing the right software or pricing model — it starts with the clients you choose and how openly you communicate with your team about what drives profit.In this episode, co-hosts Damien Greathead and Penny Breslin field listener questions on some of the most pressing operational challenges facing CAS firm owners today. The conversation opens with a deceptively simple question: how much should your team know about client profitability? Penny and Damien unpack why sharing the profitability of services — rather than individual client financials — can help your team understand the impact of scope creep, delays and inefficiency, without exposing sensitive numbers.From there, they dig into the real-world damage caused by clients who chronically delay. Penny shares how repeated bottlenecks from a handful of clients can derail an entire workflow, stress the team and block the path to higher-value advisory work. They discuss practical strategies for identifying the root cause of delays — whether it's missing documents or unanswered questions — and adapting your communication method to suit each client.The episode also covers the case for vertical specialisation, with real examples of firms that specialised in breweries, dental practices and restaurants, including how deep industry knowledge helped one firm help clients pivot through COVID lockdowns. Damien and Penny close with a candid discussion on AI's actual impact on accounting workflows and the realities of using offshore teams, including why team buy-in matters more than client perception.IN THIS EPISODEUnderstand why service-level profitability matters more than client-level profitability — and how to share that insight with your team without exposing sensitive financial dataIdentify and manage chronic client delays before they derail your entire workflow and block the path to advisory workSeparate "missing information" from "missing documents" in your workflow statuses to diagnose the real cause of bottlenecksDiscover how vertical specialisation can sharpen your marketing, reduce overheads and make your firm the go-to expert in an industryHear real examples of firms that specialised and thrived — including a restaurant specialist who helped clients pivot to distilleries during COVID lockdownsLearn how to respond when clients ask whether AI should reduce your fees — and why the reality of AI in bookkeeping is far messier than the marketing suggestsUnderstand what it takes to make offshore teams successful — and why internal team buy-in matters more than client perceptionExplore how to communicate the value of monthly CAS services to clients who only see the worth of annual compliance workCompanies mentioned in this episode:Moneypennyllc.comQuickBooksXero

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Aubrey Masango speaks to Matthew Parks, COSATU spokesperson about the growing tensions within the Tripartite Alliance, following the SACP's announcement that it will contest the 2026 Local Government Elections independently. COSATU says it has yet to decide who to back, with its affiliates now seeking mandates from workers. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Matthew Parks, COSATU, SACP, ANC, 2026 Local Government Elections The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet 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 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CBP's CAPE Phase 3 delay keeps importers waiting on IEEPA refunds—and makes preserving refund rights even more important.  For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.  

Get ready for the new school year with your behavior crystal ball: the research! In this episode, we dig into five behavioral challenges that show up more often in preschoolers with speech and/or language delays, and the five simple rules (with free flip cards!) you can start using today to get ahead of them. You'll learn: - Why children with developmental language disorder and speech sound disorders struggle with sustained attention and how to teach it - Why kids with communication delays are more likely to avoid answering questions (even ones they know!) and the social-pragmatic reason behind it - Why task persistence is harder for these children, and how to build in "working super hard" as a proactive rule - What recent research out of a 300-child clinic in Baghdad found about behavior + speech sound disorders and what it means for your therapy sessions - The connection between communication delays and self-regulation/physical aggression, and how to address it before it becomes a pattern - How to combine Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) + Universal Design for Learning (UDL), print, picture, gesture, and artifact, to reinforce these five rules without turning them into redirection cards Plus: how to use a "treasure box" the *right* way (hint: it's not a reward system) and why 80% positive reinforcement is the magic number.

In the headlines today, Thailand is reminding travelers to be ready to show proof of funds upon arrival, then in Taiwan a Thai woman is being accused of smuggling 72 heroin capsules inside of her body, back in Bangkok a driver is rejecting claimes that he intentionally rammed a motorcycle carrying a baby, also an ambulance fee dispute allegedly delays a cancer patients hospital trip, and finally in some business news Central Retail takes over 30+ MaxValu stores in a move to expand its Tops brand.

Harold Doby III grew up in Georgia with a mother who worked as a correctional officer and a father who was secretly a drug dealer — and when his father was sentenced to 19 years in prison Harold was seven years old and sports became the thing that kept everything together. He had his first child at 16, went on to play Division 1 and Division 2 college basketball, played overseas until an injury ended his career, and then fired a single shot from his licensed firearm in self defense during a bar altercation he says he was not a part of — and watched that decision produce a nearly $200,000 restitution order, 20 years of probation, and eventually a 45 year prison sentence when job loss and injuries made the restitution impossible to pay in the time the court required. _____________________________________________ #justice #selfdefense #truecrimecommunity #prisonsentence _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/ksjh06pb #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps:  00:00 Introduction: From D1 Ball to Prison 00:25 Growing Up in Augusta, Georgia 01:16 Dad's Arrest and Double Life 03:16 Avoiding Trouble and the Golden Kid 05:21 Teenage Mischief and the Firework Incident 06:04 Dad's Legacy and Impact 07:57 Could He Have Avoided Prison? 09:21 Siblings and Different Paths 10:48 Becoming a Father at 16 12:42 Turning Point: Moving to Florida 14:27 College Hoops and the Georgia State Struggle 16:34 Finding a Home at Augusta State 18:16 Going Pro Overseas 21:01 The Career-Ending Foot Injury 23:07 Life After Basketball and a New Purpose 25:49 Sponsor: Cash App 28:06 The 2019 Night That Changed Everything 31:29 Self-Defense and the Warning Shot 32:42 Arrest and the DA's Game 36:34 A String of Unhelpful Lawyers 40:02 Tased by Police and Losing an Eye 41:13 The Open Plea and Sentencing 45:45 The Impossible $155,000 Restitution 49:15 Betrayal and the GoFundMe 51:55 Life on Probation and the Criminal Justice System 54:39 The Violation and 45-Year Sentence 56:34 The Disappearing Restitution Payments 58:54 Depression and the Reality of Prison 01:01:44 Jackson State Prison: A Brutal Introduction 01:03:28 Studying the Law and Winning the Appeal 01:05:51 Filing Motions from Prison 01:07:21 Prison Gangs and Violence 01:08:32 Witnessing Murder and Survival Mode 01:11:00 Accountability and Growth in Prison 01:12:40 The Appeal Process and More Obstacles 01:16:26 Delays and the Viral Facebook Post 01:20:20 Release on Conditions 01:22:25 Life Now: Work and Probation 01:24:16 The Future of the Case 01:25:17 Would He Have Gone to Trial? 01:26:53 Final Lesson for His Daughters 01:27:31 Closing Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

"For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you. But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you; Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company. But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints." Romans 15:22-25

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Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon stormed to a surprise win in Florida’s US Senate primary, while Republican Representative Byron Donalds, backed by a $100 million war chest and President Donald Trump’s endorsement, cruised to victory in his gubernatorial primary. Nixon, a Black labor and political organizer from Jacksonville who has been a state lawmaker since 2020, defeated Alex Vindman by more than 10 percentage points, upending pre-election polling. Vindman, who rose to notoriety in Trump’s first administration by being a key witness in his first impeachment trial, had outraised Nixon by 16-to-1. Meantime, the race to replace two-term Governor Ron DeSantis will be fought between Donalds and David Jolly, a former Republican-turned-moderate Democrat. With registered Republicans outnumbering Democrats by more than 1.5 million people in Florida, Jolly will have to appeal to independent voters and hope that some Republicans stay home to deliver an upset.2) The Trump administration delayed 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of Canadian products for three days, saying the two sides had reached a tentative agreement to resolve a broader trade dispute that had plunged relations to a fresh low. President Trump announced the decision less than two hours before the tariffs were set to take effect. A White House proclamation later said the duties were halted after Canada “expressed a commitment to remove the discriminations” on US autos, dairy and alcohol. And the US Trade Representative’s office said the deal includes “comprehensive market access for all American goods, economic security commitments, digital trade alignment” and other factors, without giving specifics.3) President Trump insisted Tuesday that there were no talks ongoing with Iran, leaving the simmering conflict in the Middle East and control of the Strait of Hormuz stuck in limbo. The memorandum of understanding that the US and Iran signed in June in an effort to buy time to negotiate a lasting peace deal — as repeatedly violated as it had been during that 60-day window — has expired. There are no plans to extend it, leaving the status of Hormuz unresolved, with little traffic and Washington and Tehran still at odds over how the waterway should be managed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to GroundUp journalist Seth Thorne about the Johannesburg Master’s Office, where backlogs, delays, unreliable digital systems and allegations of bribery continue to frustrate lawyers and the public six months after the problems were first highlighted. The office has been without a permanent Master since 2024, while 11 posts remain vacant, leaving estates, trusts and insolvencies in limbo and adding costs for families and businesses. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 to 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     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/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Stellantis To Build JLR Vehicles in U.S. - Jeep Delays Next-Gen Cherokee to 2029 - Stellantis Considers Selling Brampton Plant - UK Reviews Strict 2030 EV Mandate - Geely H1 Revenue Rises on Exports - Li Shufu Steps Down as Chairman of Geely Auto - Lynk and Co Executive Fined After Leak - Factorial CEO Predicts Solid-State Battery Future - Split Views on Automotive-Military Convergence

A single executive order can spark a thousand headlines, but it can't conjure new evidence into existence. We dig into the recent move to change childhood vaccine recommendations in the United States and why the American Academy of Pediatrics is pushing back with the same blunt message: the science hasn't changed. If you're a parent hearing “maybe the schedule isn't safe,” we unpack what that claim would require scientifically and why politics is not a substitute for data.We also slow down on the parts that feel personal. Yes, it can look like “a lot of shots” when you're staring at a baby's thigh. But the number of syringes is not a measurement of immune overload. We talk through how the childhood immunization schedule is designed, what safety monitoring actually looks like, and why spacing vaccines out is not automatically safer. Delays create longer windows of vulnerability to measles, pertussis, and meningitis, and they add real burdens: more appointments, more missed work, more transportation stress, and more chances to fall behind.Then we address the question that never seems to die: vaccines and autism. We explain what happened, why researchers investigated it so intensely, and what the large studies across millions of children consistently show. From there, we land on the bigger takeaway: skepticism has two responsibilities, questioning what we think we know and accepting the answer when the evidence becomes overwhelming.If you want clear, evidence-based context from a family doctor and a nurse, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a parent who's getting mixed messages, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Send us a (voice ) message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply.Support the showProduction and Content: Edward Delesky, MD, DABOM & Nicole Aruffo, RNArtwork Rebrand and Avatars:Vantage Design Works (Vanessa Jones) Website: https://www.vantagedesignworks.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vantagedesignworks?igsh=aHRuOW93dmxuOG9m&utm_source=qrOriginal Artwork Concept: Olivia Pawlowski

- Stellantis To Build JLR Vehicles in U.S. - Jeep Delays Next-Gen Cherokee to 2029 - Stellantis Considers Selling Brampton Plant - UK Reviews Strict 2030 EV Mandate - Geely H1 Revenue Rises on Exports - Li Shufu Steps Down as Chairman of Geely Auto - Lynk and Co Executive Fined After Leak - Factorial CEO Predicts Solid-State Battery Future - Split Views on Automotive-Military Convergence

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck near San Leandro in Alameda County at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, shaking much of the East Bay. The quake was initially reported as a 4.1 before being downgraded. Several aftershocks followed, BART briefly slowed trains, and no damage or injuries were immediately reported. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God wants that best for us! Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of that! For the plans He has for us is to prosper us not hinder us. Yet, oftentimes we encounter spiritual roadblocks in life that can either benefit us or stagnate us depending on how we handle them. We can either let go and let God or hold on and dig ourselves into a deeper situation. And even then, through Christ, we can still come out victorious, but it takes denial of self.Ultimately, Our Heavenly Father wants us to be spiritually healthy, faith filled, and obedient to His purpose and plan for our lives. 3 John 1:2 tells us this very thing. "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers". That includes every obstacle or spiritual roadblock that we will ever encounter. Afterall, Jesus paid the unrepayable price so that we can live righteously, victoriously, and experience eternal life.Series: How To Identify Your Spiritual Roadblocks

Conrad Black reports Prime Minister Mark Carney is under pressure to revitalize Canada's economy 16 months after his election. Despite being a "treasure house" of resources, Canada suffers from lengthy project delays caused by redundant provincial regulations and indigenous land claims. Black notes that Canada's public sector workforce is disproportionately large, representing 12% of the population, and calls for corporate tax cuts to foster competitiveness. While Carney is exploring diversified trade, the U.S. remains Canada's indispensable partner, accounting for roughly 64% of its trade. Carney's political survival depends on achieving the kind of robust growth seen south of the border. (9)

Dr. Mary Barbera shares the story of her sons Lucas and Spencer, two boys who looked very similar as toddlers but had very different outcomes. Through their journey, she explains why parents can't predict a child's future with a "crystal ball," but should still take action early when they notice speech delays, autism signs, or developmental concerns. She also introduces her 5 Weeks to More Talking program as a step-by-step way to start helping children right away.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you!OK, I've put this off long enough. It's time to actually do an episode about delays. We'll discuss Saul's baptism and why it's such a powerful lesson for us today; the delays in our speech patterns that may speak louder than our actual words; the delays Tracie and I faced in a place where delays are most unwelcome, and how delaying got us there in the first place; and the effect that pointless delays have on our playing partners, both in gaming and in the church.Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will hear, training Christians in righteousness, and serving our God and one another faithfully. We believe the Bible is God's word, that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, that heaven is our home, and that we have work to do here while we wait. Regular topics of discussion and conversation include: Christians, Jesus, obedience, faith, grace, baptism, New Testament, Old Testament, authority, gospel, fellowship, justice, mercy, faithfulness, forgiveness, Twenty Pages a Week, Bible reading, heaven, hell, virtues, character, denominations, submission, service, character, COVID-19, assembly, Lord's Supper, online, social media, YouTube, Facebook.  

Hello! After the increasing occurence of rain delays in Montreal that cause me to essentially not watch any real tennis over three different sessions in three different days in two different years, I feel like this can't be a coincidence. Or at least, I want to find out whether is isn't. That is why I want to check out data for rain delays, particularly in Montreal or at most North America, and see how much rainfall has impacted play during premium tournaments. Is there more rain? Is there just more rain in August? Is it just more infrequent? What are the patterns? I'll be doing research, but if you are a climate change specialist, meteorologist, researcher, or have any contacts in the field, I'd be very grateful to see some data and research! In the meantime, I probably will stop buyin tickets in advance, I'm sick of losing money. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Whether you're a business traveler rushing between meetings, heading out on a long-awaited family vacation, or simply commuting through traffic, this episode from the Meditation for Travel podcast might be just what you need. These meditations are designed to help you relax and reset wherever your journey takes you—and there are even meditations for little travelers too. If it helps you feel more calm and grounded along the way, be sure to subscribe and follow, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What happens to creator loyalty when somebody delivers the work, attracts an audience, and then waits weeks to be paid? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Rob Israch, President at Tipalti, about the payment infrastructure supporting the creator economy. Platforms may be able to add thousands of creators quickly, but the systems behind onboarding, tax collection, approvals, global payouts, communication, and reconciliation often struggle to keep pace. Rob cites research suggesting 87 percent of creators have experienced late payments. For a creator, payment is a direct test of whether a platform values their contribution. Delays, incorrect amounts, limited payment methods, or receiving funds in the wrong currency can damage trust and encourage successful creators to take their audiences elsewhere. This makes the payout experience part of creator retention. A platform may offer excellent creative tools and attractive commercial opportunities, but those benefits are easily undermined when creators have to chase payment updates or submit the same information repeatedly. Global growth adds another layer of difficulty. Rob explains that payment teams may need to account for approximately 26,000 rules, varying tax identification requirements, local payment methods, currency preferences, fraud checks, and screening against over five sanctions databases. If the correct information is not collected during onboarding, payment errors can increase by two or three times. The resulting problem concerns the complete workflow. Creator information must be collected securely, tax details validated, payment recipients screened, approvals completed, funds delivered through the preferred method, and every transaction reconciled with accounting systems. Creators also need timely communication when a payment is attempted, completed, delayed, or rejected. We discuss how automation can connect those stages and reduce the manual work that causes errors. Rob also describes practical roles for AI, including more responsive onboarding, automated fraud detection, tax validation, and immediate answers to payment-status questions. These capabilities can reduce support requests while giving finance teams more time to examine performance, risk, and growth. They also provide creators with something remarkably valuable: confidence that they will be paid accurately and kept informed when a problem occurs. Should creator payments remain a finance process, or should platforms treat them as part of the creator experience and retention strategy? Listen to the conversation and share your thoughts with me.

Denied Medical Care After a Firefighter's Line-of-Duty Injuries: It Happens More Often Than You Think. Retired St. Paul Fire Captain Tom Bever dedicated his career to protecting people during their most frightening moments. When homes and businesses were burning, he ran toward the danger. When lives and property were threatened, he accepted the risks that came with wearing the uniform. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. #LawEnforcementTalk #Free #Podcast #Radio But after Bever suffered serious line-of-duty injuries while fighting a commercial fire, he said the system he trusted to care for him became another battle, one that eventually cost him his career, his health, his financial security, and his family's home. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. Bever's experience raises a troubling question: What happens when a firefighter gets injured while protecting the public but is denied the medical care needed to recover? Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin. Denied medical care following a firefighter's line-of-duty injuries happens more often than many people think. Bever's heartbreaking story reveals the physical, emotional, and financial consequences that can follow when necessary treatment is delayed, disputed, or classified as “elective.” Today, the former captain lives with extensive nerve damage after undergoing surgeries on his shoulder, hip, and both knees. He medically retired from the St. Paul Fire Department in 2024, ending the career he loved after approximately 12 years of service. Tom Bever shares the full story as a guest on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and other major podcast platforms. The interview is also featured across Facebook and Instagram. A Firefighter Injured in the Line of Duty Bever's life changed in March 2020, during the early and uncertain days of the COVID-19 pandemic. He was working at a commercial fire in St. Paul, Minnesota, when icy conditions caused him to fall from a ladder. Bever was serving in a command role on the fireground, and despite being injured around midnight, he remained at the scene and continued working until the end of his shift at 8 a.m. Denied Medical Care After a Firefighter's Line-of-Duty Injuries: It Happens More Often Than You Think. The episode is available across major platforms including their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, with highlights shared across their Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. “We were fighting a commercial fire, and I fell from the ladder. It was icy,” Bever recalled. “I was working the Delta Division as command, and I wasn't able to leave the fire, so I got hurt around midnight and worked the rest of my shift until 8 a.m.” His decision to remain at the fire reflected the commitment found throughout the first-responder community. Firefighters are trained to complete the mission, protect their crews, and serve the public, even when they are hurt. Unfortunately, Bever could not have known how serious his injuries were or how difficult it would become to obtain treatment. After finishing his shift, he attempted to seek emergency medical care. Under ordinary circumstances, a firefighter injured in a fall would expect to be evaluated promptly, especially when the accident happened during an active fire. Instead, Bever said he encountered another obstacle. Turned Away From the Emergency Room Bever initially wanted to visit one of the hospitals close to St. Paul. However, hospitals were operating under COVID-era restrictions and diversions. He eventually traveled to an emergency room in Woodbury, still wearing his firefighting clothing and carrying the unmistakable smell of smoke from the commercial fire. Available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and most major Podcast networks. “I wanted to go to the closest hospital. We had lots of them in St. Paul, but unfortunately, because of COVID, they were on divert,” he explained. “So I ended up going to a Woodbury emergency room, and when I got there, I still had my jumpsuit and smelled of smoke and fire, and they turned me away.” For Bever, the rejection was difficult to comprehend. He had been injured while serving the public and arrived directly from a fire scene, yet he said he could not receive the immediate evaluation he needed. Denied Medical Care After a Firefighter's Line-of-Duty Injuries: It Happens More Often Than You Think. “I was kind of shocked by that,” he said. “So I had to call my chief and explain what was happening.” According to Bever, his chief intervened and contacted the medical facility. “He called and told them, ‘Hey, this guy literally just got hurt in the line of duty. You need to help him,'” Bever recalled. That initial struggle to obtain medical attention foreshadowed what he said would become years of disputes, delays, denials, surgeries, chronic pain, and financial hardship. Serious Injuries That Went Undiagnosed and Untreated A fall from a ladder can cause damage throughout the body, particularly when a firefighter is wearing heavy protective equipment. The effects may involve the shoulders, hips, knees, back, head, and nervous system. Bever said multiple serious injuries were not properly diagnosed and treated following the accident. In the years after the fall, he underwent four surgeries involving his shoulder, hip, and both knees. He continues to live with significant nerve damage. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. His doctors reportedly determined that the surgeries were medically necessary. Bever said, however, that officials classified the procedures as “elective,” creating barriers within the workers' compensation process. “Over the past four years, I've had four surgeries and had to fight tirelessly for the medical care I was promised, only to be met with constant obstacles and denials,” he said. “Even though my injuries were sustained in the line of duty and my doctors said the surgeries were necessary, state officials labeled them ‘elective,' and my workers' comp claims were denied.” For Bever, these were not optional procedures chosen for convenience. They were attempts to repair injuries he said occurred while fighting a fire and serving the citizens of St. Paul. Denied Medical Care After a Firefighter's Line-of-Duty Injuries: It Happens More Often Than You Think. The dispute ultimately left Bever and his family facing overwhelming medical bills. “This left my family and me responsible for the overwhelming medical debt from injuries I sustained while protecting others,” he said. The Loss of a Firefighting Career Being a firefighter is rarely viewed as simply a job. For many, it becomes a calling, a community, and a central part of their identity. Firefighters train together, eat together, respond to emergencies together, and depend upon one another in dangerous and unpredictable conditions. When injuries abruptly end that career, the loss can extend far beyond a paycheck. Bever retired in 2024 because the cumulative damage prevented him from continuing to serve. His retirement brought an end to approximately 12 years with the St. Paul Fire Department, including service as a captain. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast continues bringing listeners real conversations from the front lines of crime, policing, trauma, survival, and healing. “This has been the most difficult challenge I have ever faced,” Bever said. “The loss of a career I loved, and the city I thought would take care of me, has put my family in financial ruin.” His statement captures the sense of betrayal that can arise when injured first responders believe the agencies or systems they served have abandoned them. The badge, rank, fire station, camaraderie, and daily mission can disappear almost overnight. Yet the injuries, medical appointments, insurance disputes, and household bills remain. “It's a weight that's hard to put into words,” Bever said. Fighting Three Battles at Once Physical recovery is demanding under the best circumstances. It becomes far more difficult when an injured person is also battling the loss of a career and the possibility of financial collapse. Bever described his struggle as a war on three connected fronts. “It's nearly impossible to heal physically when you're fighting a battle on three fronts: the pain of the injuries, the mental toll of losing your calling, and the constant stress of financial survival,” he explained. Each problem intensifies the others. Chronic pain can interfere with sleep, concentration, mobility, and emotional health. Losing a meaningful career can create grief and uncertainty. Medical debt adds fear about housing, food, transportation, and the family's future. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin. “These struggles are all connected, making true recovery feel out of reach,” Bever said. His experience shows why line-of-duty injuries cannot be examined as isolated medical events. The consequences can spread through every part of a first responder's life. He and His Family Now Live In A Barn As Bever's medical bills grew, his family faced a decision no injured firefighter should have to make. Bever said he and his family now live in a barn as they attempt to manage the financial damage. “We've already had to make the heartbreaking decision to sell our home just to try to keep up, but the bills are overwhelming,” he said. The image is difficult to ignore: A fire captain who spent years protecting other people's homes lost his own while attempting to pay for treatment related to injuries sustained on duty. The financial burden has not only changed where the family lives. It has also affected the time and experiences Bever can share with the people closest to him. Denied Medical Care After a Firefighter's Line-of-Duty Injuries: It Happens More Often Than You Think. The Hidden Cost at Home Before his injuries, Bever described himself as an active husband and father. Outdoor activities such as hiking with his wife and fishing with his sons were important parts of their family life. Now, even those simple moments can be physically agonizing. “This burden affects my home life every day,” Bever said. “I've always been an active husband and father, but now, even simple things like hiking with my wife or fishing with my boys have become agonizing challenges.” The losses associated with a line-of-duty injury are not always visible on an X-ray or listed in a workers' compensation file. They include missed family outings, altered relationships, lost independence, disrupted plans, and the emotional pain of being unable to participate in activities once taken for granted. “It breaks my heart not to have these moments with them, because the energy required to fight these battles leaves so little left for the things that matter most,” Bever said. Behind every injured firefighter or police officer is often a family carrying part of the burden. Spouses may become caregivers while also managing finances and household responsibilities. Children see a parent in pain and watch the family's stability change. The show is distributed through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and other podcast platforms. Its interviews are also promoted across Facebook, Instagram, and other social media channels. These are among the hidden costs of denied or delayed medical care. It Happens More Often Than Many People Realize Bever's story is intensely personal, but it reflects broader concerns raised by injured police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and their advocates. First responders can encounter complicated workers' compensation systems at the very time they are physically and emotionally least prepared to fight them. Necessary treatment may be delayed while paperwork is reviewed, causation is disputed, or authorization is debated. Some of the most frequently reported challenges include: Delays in approving surgeries, therapy, medication, or specialist care. Disputes over whether an injury is connected to a responder's job. Insurance decisions that conflict with recommendations from treating physicians. Strict requirements governing which medical professionals may diagnose or treat an injury. Legal battles involving presumptive occupational illnesses. Higher barriers for psychological injuries such as post-traumatic stress disorder. An adversarial claims process that can continue for months or years. PTSD and other mental health claims may be especially challenging. First responders can be required to meet demanding evidentiary standards, comply with narrow statutory definitions, or receive diagnoses from approved providers before qualifying for benefits. Physical injury claims can also become complicated when insurers, third-party administrators, municipalities, or government agencies question the necessity of treatment or argue that a condition existed before the incident. Denied Medical Care After a Firefighter's Line-of-Duty Injuries: It Happens More Often Than You Think. The episode is available across major platforms including their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, with highlights shared across their Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. Even laws designed to protect first responders do not always prevent disputes. Presumption laws may connect certain cancers, respiratory illnesses, cardiac conditions, or mental health injuries to firefighting or police work, but individual claims can still be contested. The result is a system that injured first responders may experience as combative rather than supportive. When “Elective” Does Not Mean Unnecessary The word “elective” can be misleading in conversations about medical care. In many medical contexts, an elective procedure is simply one that can be scheduled in advance rather than performed immediately as an emergency. It does not automatically mean the surgery is cosmetic, unnecessary, or optional from the patient's perspective. A procedure can be considered elective while still being essential to relieving pain, restoring mobility, preventing further damage, or allowing someone to return to work. For injured first responders like Bever, that distinction can carry life-changing consequences. When a medically recommended procedure is delayed or denied because it is categorized as elective, the patient may remain in pain while the underlying condition worsens. For Bever, the disagreement was not an abstract debate over terminology. It affected his ability to heal, work, support his family, and remain in the home they once shared. A Promise to Those Who Protect the Public Communities ask firefighters to enter burning buildings, climb icy ladders, work in extreme heat, inhale dangerous contaminants, and make critical decisions in chaotic conditions. Police officers, paramedics, and other first responders accept similar risks. In return, those public servants reasonably expect access to medical care when they are injured in the line of duty. Bever's story challenges communities, government leaders, agencies, insurers, and workers' compensation administrators to examine whether that promise is being kept. Listeners can hear the full interview through Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and other major Podcast platforms. Additional stories, photographs, and episode updates are available through Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and the show's other social media channels. No system can automatically approve every claim without review. However, accountability and review should not create needless delays that worsen injuries or push legitimately injured public servants into financial ruin. Denied Medical Care After a Firefighter's Line-of-Duty Injuries: It Happens More Often Than You Think. The goal should be a fair, timely, transparent process that respects medical evidence and recognizes the realities of emergency service. Tom Bever Tells His Heartbreaking Story Tom Bever did not expect a fall from an icy ladder to begin a fight that would continue for years. He did not expect to lose the firefighting career he loved, undergo four surgeries, live with nerve damage, sell his family's home, and struggle to pay medical bills. His story is about far more than one accident. It is about what can happen after the emergency is over and the injured firefighter is left to navigate a complex system alone. Bever now speaks publicly because he wants others to understand that denied medical care after a firefighter's line-of-duty injuries happens more often than many people think. The full interview with retired St. Paul Fire Captain Tom Bever is featured on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. Listeners can hear his story through Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and other major podcast platforms, with additional information available on Facebook and Instagram. His account deserves attention, not only because of what happened to him, but because the next injured firefighter, police officer, or first responder could face the same battle. They dedicate their careers to answering calls for help. When they become the ones who need help, the system should answer theirs. Download the Free Ebook about ways and tips to improve your health. 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David Gens is an award-winning entrepreneur, fintech leader, and Founder & CEO of Merchant Growth, one of Canada's leading online small business finance companies. From humble beginnings in his apartment, David built the company into a national organization with offices in Toronto and Vancouver, helping thousands of Canadian small businesses access the capital they need to grow and succeed. With deep expertise in alternative lending, financial technology, and scaling businesses, David is driven by a mission to make funding more accessible through innovative digital solutions. In addition to leading Merchant Growth, he is the founder of BankFlow AI, where he is pioneering AI-powered technology designed to transform the financial services industry. A recognized voice in entrepreneurship and fintech, David frequently shares insights on business growth, digital lending, and the evolving landscape of small business finance. His practical experience and forward-thinking perspective make him a compelling and valuable guest for entrepreneurs, business owners, lenders, and finance professionals alike. During the show we discuss: Why getting funding in Canada has been historically difficult—and what's changing How alternative lending provides faster, more flexible funding options What lenders actually look for when approving small business funding How to position your business to qualify for funding more easily The role of FinTech in simplifying and speeding up approvals How revenue-based funding and modern lending models work What separates businesses that get approved vs. denied How to leverage funding to actually grow your business (not just survive) Resources LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmvgens?originalSubdomain=ca Merchant Growth: https://merchantgrowth.com/ BankFlow AI: https://bankflow.ai/ 

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