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Henry Sokolski explains the strategic significance of deploying Dual Capable Aircraft (DCA), such as the F-35, to reinforce NATO's nuclear deterrent in Europe. He observes that while Moscow and Beijing oppose these deployments, the aircraft act as vital "glue" for alliances, ensuring that American nuclear guarantees remain credible.1920 MARS
At The Mining Event of the North conference in Quebec City, MSE host Bill Powers interviews strategic resource investor Michael Gentile about his long-term, venture-capital style approach to junior mining. Michael says that 90% of his net worth is currently in junior mining stocks and he is still deploying cash into new positions. Gentile says his major win in Northern Superior Resources and a takeout of Arizona Sonoran validated and de-risked his process, and he plans to redeploy the gains while maintaining a 5 to 10-year horizon and diversified portfolio of about 35 companies, with deeper involvement in 15–20 issuers. He explains his risk control (starting with ~1% positions, adding to ~5% if aligned), the importance of management, cap-table quality, infrastructure, and disciplined technical due diligence via expert networks. Gentile discusses financings (holds vs “life” deals, avoiding life-with-warrant fast money), common retail mistakes (impatience and poor timing), commodity preferences (mostly gold/silver, some copper), and how his faith influences his work and charitable plans through the Apostles Fund. 00:00 Intro 00:40 Northern Superior Win 01:24 Venture Capital Playbook 04:30 Hands on Value Add 05:51 When Management Fails 08:19 Cap Table 09:46 Life Financing Debate 12:38 Process Refinements 14:36 Site Visits 16:35 Network Driven Due Diligence 19:54 Protect downside or seek upside? 22:26 Retail Mistakes Patience 25:18 Thinking Like a Major 27:24 Commodity Mix and Cycles 29:57 Can He Ever Quit? 31:45 More Precious than Gold: Faith and Giving Back Sign up for Michael's weekly email: www.SaturdayMorningMining.com Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Mining Stock Education offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/
Today, I'm joined by Alex Taylor, co-founder of Perelel. An OBGYN-founded women's vitamin company, Perelel provides life stage-specific supplements to support hormonal transitions. In this episode, we discuss closing the women's health research gap through business. We also cover: Leveraging business to shape policy Deploying $5.5M+ toward women's health research equity Combining D2C subscriptions and retail partnerships (Erewhon, Amazon) Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Website: www.perelelhealth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perelelhealth/ Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its_alextaylor/ - The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart fitness ecosystem for fitness and health facilities. Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/ Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/ Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (02:19) Personal health journey (04:41) Autoimmune diagnosis (05:50) Women's health research gap (07:20) Founding Perelel (08:51) Company stage (10:22) Category maturation (12:22) Building the trust moat (14:45) From product to policy (17:40) Impact program (20:09) Parallel Pledge (21:04) Consumer health evolution (24:40) Business priorities (26:40) Long-term vision (27:48) Product innovation (28:43) Where to follow (29:08) Conclusion
Banks have built trillion-dollar empires on a very simple business model: borrowing money at a low rate and lending it out at a higher rate to pocket the spread. In this episode, we break down how everyday investors can replicate this exact framework using the cash value of their life insurance policies through a strategy known as policy loan arbitrage.By borrowing against a well-structured life insurance policy at a lower interest rate, investors can deploy that capital into higher-yielding vehicles like senior secured private credit funds. This allows your capital to compound in two places at once, generating true passive income and building wealth without relying on stock market volatility.Key Topics DiscussedThe core banking business model of pocketing interest rate spreadsHow to leverage life insurance cash value for policy loan arbitrageMaintaining uninterrupted compound growth inside a life insurance policyInvesting in first-lien, asset-backed private credit fundsCalculating the net income spread between loan costs and investment returnsUtilizing the Amagos Income Fund for consistent monthly passive incomeBuilding a patient capital engine for long-term generational wealthKey TakeawaysWealthy individuals build systems that allow their capital to work simultaneously in multiple places.You can borrow against your life insurance cash value without triggering a taxable event or surrendering the policy.Deploying borrowed capital at a 10% return while paying a 5.5% loan rate creates a highly effective 4.5% passive income spread.Senior secured private credit prioritizes downside protection and capital preservation over high-risk equity plays.Successful policy loan arbitrage requires discipline, a well-structured policy, and a reliable high-yield investment vehicle.Connect & Take Action:Wealth Intelligence Brief: Text "WIB" to 844-447-1555 to get Matty's free macro data, real estate intel, and crypto signals delivered to your inbox 3 times a week.Imagos Income Fund: Text "INCOME" or "DEALS" to 844-447-1555 to learn more about Matty A's private debt fund targeting 10% fixed returns paid out monthly.
In this episode, I take you through how I set up a Cardano node at home using a low-cost HP Elite mini PC, why I decided to do it this way, and how I'm thinking about turning it into a machine that can help pay for itself over time.The main goal here was to reduce the cost of running relay infrastructure for my Cardano stake pool, but in doing that, I can also use this node for other things, too, like a private submit API and other services that may earn rewards over time.I walk through the full setup flow I followed, including installing Ubuntu, enabling SSH access, hardening the server using the CoinCashew guide, deploying the Cardano node with Guild Operators, setting it up as a background service, using Mithril snapshots to speed up sync, and checking everything with gLiveView.If you've been thinking about running your own home relay, or you want to understand how a low-cost machine can fit into a wider Cardano infrastructure setup, this one will help.Tutorials and references used in this setup:CoinCashew Cardano stake pool guideCoinCashew Ubuntu hardening guideCoinCashew topology guideGuild Operators node setup guideTimestamps0:00 Why I bought this mini PC1:02 Turning it into a profitable machine2:08 Reducing relay costs for my stake pool3:24 Whats a Cardano submit API does5:10 Other services this node can run6:22 Installing Ubuntu on the HP Elite mini PC8:40 Switching Ubuntu to command-line boot10:12 Enabling SSH and remote access12:08 CoinCashew server hardening guide13:35 Setting up SSH keys properly15:22 Configuring SSH and changing the port17:48 System updates and fail2ban19:42 UFW firewall rules and opening port 600021:18 Chrony time sync setup22:44 Guild Operators install and dependencies26:10 Choosing binaries and Mithril tools28:34 Deploying the node as a systemd service30:12 Setting CPU cores and installing htop31:40 Configuring gLiveView and mempool tracing33:26 Mithril snapshot setup35:14 Downloading the Cardano DB snapshot37:08 Starting the node and checking status38:20 Topology configuration and relay peers40:05 Final checks in gLiveView41:22 Final thoughts and next stepsIf you want, I can also turn this into a shorter, tighter Spreaker version with less SEO language and more natural podcast copy.DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated with, nor compensated by, the project discussed—no tokens, payments, or incentives received. I do not hold a stake in the project, including private or future allocations. All views are my own, based on public information. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor before investing. Crypto investments carry high risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. I am not responsible for any decisions you make based on this content.
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U.S. Navy E/A-18G Growler jet collision, Boeing's China order, the new target for air traffic controller staffing, new United flight attendant contract, domestic flight lengths, Boeing civil suit award, and a tribute to a flight instructor. Aviation News Growlers Collide at Air Show, Four Good Chutes Two U.S. Navy E/A-18G Growler jets collided midair during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. All four Washington-based pilots ejected. The jets exploded upon impact with the ground. The Gunfighter Skies Air Show (May 16-17, 2026) was a free event open to the public and featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The Growler is a variant of the Super Hornet with advanced sensors and jamming pods. The VAQ-129 “Vikings” EA-18G Growler Demo Team showcases the platform for tactical jamming and electronic attack. Video: Deep Intel on the Growler Midair at Idaho Airshow https://youtu.be/eR6yXoyaarY?si=o_ZO4iqfplgNIfNG Boeing China Order Disappoints, Stock Falls Last week, we reported that Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg was joining President Trump on his visit to China. There was anticipation for a 500-airplane deal, but it appears the negotiation resulted in a 200-airplane purchase. No other details were available at the time. FAA cuts target for air traffic control staffing The FAA has a new target for air traffic control staffing: 12,563 certified controllers. The previous target was 14,633 controllers. That's a reduction of 2,070 controllers, or 14%. Controller overtime costs have gone up more than 300% since 2013, according to a National Academies of Sciences report. Air traffic is up, but time spent on position managing air traffic has gone down. The FAA said, “Deploying modern staffing models and scheduling tools will improve controller staffing efficiency and reduce the need for excessive overtime.” The FAA said about 11,000 certified controllers are deployed, 4,000 are in training, including 1,000 who were previously fully certified and are training at new air traffic control facilities. United Flight Attendants Ratify Contract — Top Pay Will Exceed $100/Hour, $740M Lump Sum Payout United Airlines flight attendants ratified the tentative agreement that was reached in March. Almost 89% of eligible union members voted, and of those who did, 82% approved the contract. Flight attendants get their first raise in 5.5 years, almost 20% over the life of the contract. Short flights are popular. Will they last? There are many more scheduled short domestic flights in the U.S. than long ones, but over the past 10 years, the number of flights of 500 miles or less has decreased, while the number of longer flights has increased. Jury awards $49.5M to family of Boeing 737 MAX crash victim Samya Stumo was a 24-year-old who was killed in the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, in 2019. Like other victims' families, Stumo's family brought a civil suit against Boeing. Most of those other suits were settled out of court. Stumo's family did not reach a settlement, and the case went to trial focusing on compensation. Boeing had previously admitted liability. A federal jury in Chicago awarded $21 million for Stumo's death, $16.5 million for the family's loss of companionship, and $12 million for the family's grief. 4 killed in medical plane crash in Capitan Mountains identified The Australia News Desk Steve Visscher's tribute to Gary Bittle, his flight instructor and friend. Gary Bittle and Steve Visscher Mentioned FIFI, taken from the backseat of Gunfighter, a P-51 Mustang, by listener Chris. Hosts this Episode Max Flight, our Main(e) Man Micah, Rob Mark, and Erin Applebaum.
Jean-Baptiste Wautier spent nearly thirty years in private equity, including over two decades as Partner and CIO at BC Partners, one of Europe's leading buyout firms, where he helped manage approximately forty billion euros in institutional capital. Today he runs a consumer-focused family office and sits on the boards of Pershing Square Holdings and Howard Hughes Holdings.In this episode, JB breaks down what the best deals have in common before anyone knows they are great, why he believes diversification is insurance for investors who don't understand what they own, and how moving from institutional capital to family capital fundamentally changes your relationship to time, risk, and opportunity.We also get into the Iran war, volatile markets, and the S&P rallying twenty percent in a single month. JB makes a convincing bear case and an equally convincing bull case — and then tells you exactly what he is doing with his own capital right now.⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comKey topics discussed:- From institutional PE to family capital: how removing mandate constraints and preset timelines changes the way you invest- The three ingredients every great deal has in common: moat, management, and optionality- Why diversification is insurance for investors who don't understand what they own, and why concentration is how alpha gets generated- The Iran war, volatile markets, and why you can never time the market — including JB's case for and against deploying right now- Buy well, own well, and the ancient Greek concept of Kairos as the art of knowing when to exitLinks:Wautier Family Office - https://wautier.co.uk/Connect with Jean-Baptiste Wautier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-baptiste-wautier/Connect with Prashant: https://linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabSubscribe to VC10X newsletter - https://vc10x.beehiiv.comSubscribe on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@VC10X Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc10x-investing-venture-capital-asset-management-private/id1632806986Subscribe on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7F7KEhXNhTx1bKTBFgzv3k?si=WgQ4ozMiQJ-6nowj6wBgqQVC10X website - https://vc10x.comTimestamps:(00:00) - Preview(03:06) - Introduction to the guest, Jean-Baptiste Wautier (JB), and episode overview.(04:53) - The biggest change in private equity over the last 20 years.(06:56) - The three common traits of the best investment deals.(09:38) - Where private equity genuinely adds operational value.(12:42) - How investing family capital changes your relationship to time and risk.(16:50) - Are constraints helpful or harmful to an investor's performance?(20:48) - The biggest mistake investors make with consumer companies.(22:45) - Lessons for PE investors from Bill Ackman's public market style.(26:44) - The governance approach for a high-conviction, concentrated fund.(28:13) - Why the Berkshire Hathaway holding company model is so difficult to replicate.(31:04) - What an effective board does that shareholders never see.(32:49) - Early warning signs that a board is becoming ceremonial.(34:13) - A deep dive into the current investing environment and geopolitical risks.(37:30) - The detailed case against deploying capital now.(39:20) - The detailed case for deploying capital now.(42:19) - Is investment success from buying well, owning well, or behaving well?#PrivateEquity #FamilyOffice #VentureCapital #VC10X #Investing
The Do One Better! Podcast – Philanthropy, Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship
What does thoughtful philanthropy look like when the ambition is to deploy $6 billion over the next 35 years in support of girls' education? In this episode of the Do One Better Podcast, Alberto Lidji speaks with Dana Schmidt, Program Director at Echidna Giving, about the realities of large-scale grantmaking, the responsibility that comes with stewarding significant philanthropic capital, and why supporting girls' education remains one of the most evidence-backed pathways toward long-term social change. Echidna Giving is expanding rapidly, with annual grantmaking projected to grow from roughly $50 million to $200 million. Dana explains why giving money away well is far from straightforward. The conversation explores how funders can remain responsive to grantees, learn continuously, and avoid becoming disconnected from the communities they seek to support. Central to Echidna Giving's approach is a commitment to listening to those closest to the problems, investing in long-term relationships, taking measured risks, and embedding clear values into day-to-day decision making. The discussion also examines how philanthropic organizations can preserve culture and effectiveness while scaling. Dana shares how Echidna Giving formalized guiding principles for its work, used independent grantee perception surveys to gather honest feedback, and saw stronger results even as the organization grew and expanded geographically. A major theme throughout the conversation is proximity. As Echidna Giving has built teams closer to the regions where it works, including East Africa, its grantmaking has evolved. The organization has increased direct engagement with locally led institutions and is supporting efforts to strengthen African-led education research, with the aim of shifting who produces evidence and shapes educational priorities. Dana also outlines the areas where Echidna Giving concentrates its funding, including early childhood, foundational learning, and adolescent girls' education, recognizing these as pivotal moments that influence whether girls remain in school and thrive over the long term. The conversation considers how philanthropy can complement, rather than replace, public systems, acknowledging that governments remain the largest investors in education worldwide. This episode is a thoughtful exploration of effective philanthropy, trust-based grantmaking, systems change, and the challenge of turning substantial resources into meaningful, lasting impact. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 350+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.
In this episode, we sit down with Michael Bearden, Defend Systems' new VP of Strategy and a former U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret. Mike shares the story of his military career, from deploying to Iraq just months after graduating high school, to working in some of the most demanding environments in modern warfare, to eventually serving in 5th Special Forces Group. Along the way, he discusses Ranger School, combat deployments to the Middle East and Central Asia, the realities behind Special Operations missions, leadership under pressure, and the mindset required to operate in high-stakes environments. Mike also reflects on a life-changing incident in which he was accidentally shot, his transition into Special Forces, being named the 2021 Special Forces Instructor of the Year, and how his experiences ultimately led him to Defend Systems. This conversation offers a look at leadership, resilience, training, decision-making, and what it means to Mike to prepare people for their worst day. 2:30 – Introduction to Michael Bearden, Defend Systems' newest team member and former Green Beret 3:09 – Growing up in a military family and knowing early on he would join the Army 6:00 – Deploying to Iraq just months after basic training 8:00 – Learning to drive under night vision in a Humvee during deployment 9:15 – Mike's first deployment and the events later chronicled in Black Hearts 11:45 – Second deployment with the 101st Airborne and attending Ranger School 12:55 – Why Ranger School carries so much respect in the military 15:30 – Leadership lessons from Ranger School that shaped Mike's life and career 16:20 – A 15-month deployment to northwest Baghdad during a major insurgency campaign 17:30 – Mike's first exposure to Special Forces culture and operations 19:00 – Operation Dragon Strike and fighting in Taliban strongholds 20:35 – A life-altering friendly fire incident before a patrol 24:00 – Recovering in a Kandahar hospital and deciding to pursue Special Forces 25:30 – What Special Forces looks for: critical thinkers and independent decision-makers 32:25 – The structure and self-sufficiency required of a 12-man Green Beret team 36:05 – "We train for the mission we're designed for, the mission we're assigned, and our worst day." 37:15 – Joining 5th Special Forces Group and meeting Adam McIntyre 38:00 – The reality of military free-fall operations versus Army commercials 40:50 – The decentralized decision-making culture within Special Operations 46:20 – Being named the 2021 Special Forces Instructor of the Year 48:45 – Why teaching and mentorship are core parts of being a Green Beret 50:45 – Retirement from the Army and joining Tennessee Governor's Veteran Fellowship 52:30 – Reconnecting with Adam McIntyre and joining Defend Systems 58:05 – What ultimately drew Mike to Defend Systems and its mission 1:01:00 – Connecting the 5th Group motto, "Free the Oppressed," to empowering civilians through training
#353 | Tara (CMO, Optimizely), Julia (Director of AI Adoption, Optimizely), Lily (CMO, Three Play Media), Pejman (CMO, Menlo Security), and Kevin (CMO, CompTIA) join Dave for a live Exit Five session on how real marketing teams are actually using AI right now. Lily shows how she replaced two BDR headcount with a HubSpot prospecting agent and went from an 18% to 46% response rate on inbound leads. Julia walks through how Optimizely's marketing team embedded AI agents directly into their content workflow, from briefing to brand voice checking to traffic monitoring, without anyone having to leave the platform. Pejman shares the framework his team uses to map workflows and find the highest-ROI AI opportunities, plus a custom brand tone tool that turns hours of manual review into minutes. And Kevin talks through what it actually looks like to lead an AI culture change on a small team with limited resources.Timestamps(00:00) - - Intro (06:55) - - Guest intros: Tara, Julia, Lily, Pejman, and Kevin (12:04) - - Tara on why AI adoption needs an internal owner and how to govern it without squashing enthusiasm (15:02) - - Lily: why their first AI initiative failed and what they did differently (17:15) - - How Lovable kicked off team-wide AI excitement at Three Play Media (19:37) - - Lily's HubSpot prospecting agent: 18% to 46% response rate on inbound leads (23:19) - - Julia: embedding AI agents into Optimizely's content workflow (31:20) - - Using AI to monitor content performance and auto-assign optimization work (33:24) - - Pejman: mapping workflows to find the highest-ROI AI opportunities (35:55) - - Building a brand tone checker that scores and rewrites content against brand guidelines (39:55) - - Kevin: making AI a mandate on a small team and building a culture of learning (44:06) - - Group Q&A: optimizing spend vs. shipping faster, budget shifts, and new KPIs Join 50,0000 people who get Dave's Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterLearn more about Exit Five's private marketing community: https://www.exitfive.com/***Brought to you by:Knak - A no-code, campaign creation platform that lets you go from idea to on-brand email and landing pages in minutes, using AI where it actually matters. Learn more at knak.com/exitfive, or check out the MCP server by clicking this link. Vector - A contact-level ads platform that lets you build audiences from actual people on your site, clicking your ads, and checking out your competitors. Learn more at vector.co, and get on the waitlist for their new MCP server by clicking here. Compound Growth Marketing - A full-funnel demand generation agency that helps high-growth cybersecurity, DevOps, and enterprise software companies drive more pipeline through AI SEO, paid media, and go-to-market engineering. Visit compoundgrowthmarketing.com and tell them Dave sent you.***Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.Visit hatch.fm to learn more
Guy Wuollet joins The Rollup to cover how a16z just raised $2.2B for Crypto Fund V, and why the best is yet to come.Guy Wuollet is a General Partner at a16z Crypto, a venture capital fund that has been investing in crypto and web3 startups since 2013.The Rollup is where the leaders of digital assets and finance converge. Live from the financial capital of the world.Timestamps:00:00 Intro & Fund V00:28 Crypto Graduates01:00 Products People Use01:38 Stablecoin Neobanking02:55 Genius Act Opens Era03:07 Is It Boring Now?04:18 Infrastructure Bottleneck Solved06:05 Adapt or Die Era07:02 New Founder Archetype08:03 AI People Find Crypto09:09 Fund V Thesis: Stablecoins + Perps09:44 AI Agents Need Crypto10:14 Compute & Energy Markets10:52 Creator Platforms Return11:43 The Burn Rate Card13:27 B2B vs. B2C Bifurcation15:02 Blockchains = Cloud Moment17:36 Read Write Own Today19:39 Crypto vs. Digital Assets20:53 "I Feel Like I'm Winning"21:19 Eddie Promoted to GP22:18 Deploying $2.2BWebsite: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd...Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://x.com/robbieklagesFollow Andy on X: https://x.com/andyyyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+TsM1CRpWFgk1NGZhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://goodidea.ventures
How can nuclear energy be deployed at software speed to meet the urgency of climate change? The scale and urgency of the transformation required to fight climate change has never been more clear. Building hardware and software products, acquiring the funding and creating a diverse community to enhance talent capacity and to drive innovation, is essential to tackling this global environmental crisis. In this podcast, host Silicon Valley Bank (a division of First Citizens Bank) Climate Tech & Sustainability SVP Maggie Wong will be interviewing Everstar Founder & CEO Kevin Kong to discuss leveraging AI and software to deploy nuclear power, building the right product with the right people, and the importance of grit and empathy in product development.
Coinbase Cuts Almost 14% of Staff Suddenly, Claims Non-Technical Teams Deploying Code Using AI #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #podcast #BasicCryptonomics #Bitcoin Website: https://CryptoTalk.FM Facebook: @ThisIsCTR Chapters (00:00:01) - Allergies: Why They're So Bad This Year(00:01:38) - Sump Pump Replacement: MacGyver Style(00:03:02) - Ethereum vs. Bitcoin(00:04:18) - DaVinci Germany: Not Owning Crypto Money(00:08:00) - Coinbase Layoff 14% of Staff(00:14:28) - Don't Get Rid of Your Car Payment(00:18:59) - "This CEO Doesn't Know What He's Doing"(00:21:06) - Sen. Rand Paul on the Senate bill on cryptocurrency:(00:28:31) - Should We Put Human Controls on AI?
In Episode 2, I outlined how the Sentinel acts as the pre-play architect who establishes the creative constraints of the Otherworld. Defining the Where, When, and How, we create a stable foundation of consistency that transforms anxiety into a secure framework for High-Fidelity play.This episode, we engage with the Scout and get our boots on the ground somewhere on the Solomani Front. During the actual sessions, I am not a narrator reading a script; I am an explorer discovering the world alongside the players. I use my senses to describe the texture of the stone, the smell of the rain, and the sound of the wind. I am the camera, the microphone, and the sensory input for the characters. This is the primary role of the Scout.If you've struggled with consistently running a believable fantastic Otherworld for upwards of a half-dozen sessions without driving yourself crazy, there might be something here for you.Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialRoleplay Rescue Theme by Jon Cohen from Tale of the Manticore:https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/Logo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Episode 2, I outlined how the Sentinel acts as the pre-play architect who establishes the creative constraints of the Otherworld. Defining the Where, When, and How, we create a stable foundation of consistency that transforms anxiety into a secure framework for High-Fidelity play.This episode, we engage with the Scout and get our boots on the ground somewhere on the Solomani Front. During the actual sessions, I am not a narrator reading a script; I am an explorer discovering the world alongside the players. I use my senses to describe the texture of the stone, the smell of the rain, and the sound of the wind. I am the camera, the microphone, and the sensory input for the characters. This is the primary role of the Scout.If you've struggled with consistently running a believable fantastic Otherworld for upwards of a half-dozen sessions without driving yourself crazy, there might be something here for you.Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialRoleplay Rescue Theme by Jon Cohen from Tale of the Manticore:https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/Logo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kelly Smith, Lead Systems Engineer for Autonomy, Kodiak Robotics joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss deploying autonomous trucks at NASA speed.Drawing on 13 years of experience engineering autonomy systems at NASA, including guidance software for the Orion spacecraft that flew to the moon and back on Artemis II, Kelly is applying aerospace-grade safety discipline to the deployment of autonomous trucks at Kodiak.NASA's approach to safety-critical software, including Class A flight software standards, probabilistic risk assessment, redundant flight computers, and dissimilar backup systems, is the same discipline Kodiak is applying to its autonomous operations in the Permian Basin and to its over-the-road deployment on the Dallas Fort-Worth to Atlanta lane.Using a tool called Breakpoint to surface rare, high-consequence failure modes, Kodiak is continuously updating its risk model to responsibly burn down risk and safely scale autonomous trucking.Episode Chapters0:00 AUTNMY AI0:37 13 Years of Autonomy at NASA2:50 Space Latency04:12 Returning to the Moon06:09 Orion's Autonomy Stack10:25 NASA's Mission-Critical Software15:16 Reentry19:35 Fully Autonomous Space Operations24:43 Bringing NASA Rigor to Kodiak28:49 Deploying Autonomous Trucks in the Permian37:06 The Future of Mission-Critical Engineering--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy is the leading applied intelligence platform covering the convergence of automation, autonomy, and the Autonomy Economy.™.Through our podcasts, newsletter, and proprietary applied intelligence, we set the narrative for institutional investors, industry executives, and policymakers navigating the convergence of automation, autonomy, and economic growth.Join institutional investors and industry leaders who read This Week in The Autonomy Economy every Sunday. Each edition delivers exclusive insight and commentary on the autonomy economy, helping you stay ahead of what's next.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Graham, Kevin, and Phil discuss Phil's new book "Human First Marketing", which aims to address issues like ad desensitisation, homogenised content, and the modern consumer's desire for authenticity. Phil explains his motivation for writing the book and the key principles behind the "human first" approach.Summary of PodcastComparing old vs. new marketing tacticsGraham, who has been in marketing since the 1970s, acknowledges that some of the issues Phil raised have been around for a long time. The group discusses how marketing has evolved, with AI and automation playing a bigger role, and the need to find the right balance between efficiency and maintaining a human touch.Implementing "human first" marketingPhil outlines three key steps for implementing a "human first" marketing approach: 1) Deeply understanding the target audience, 2) Making the company's leadership and team more visible and accessible, and 3) Deploying an "employee advocacy" program to leverage the reach and influence of a company's own employees.Debating the marketing "funnel" vs. "pinball" modelThe group debates the merits of the traditional marketing funnel model versus Phil's "pinball" concept, where customers bounce around non-linearly. They discuss the pros and cons of each approach and how to best adapt to the reality of modern, fragmented customer journeys.Recap and next stepsThe group wraps up the discussion, acknowledging the value of the "pinball" concept and the importance of challenging assumptions. They express interest in exploring the ideas further, potentially by bringing in other marketing experts like Flint McLaughlin.The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-HostsGraham ArrowsmithGraham founded Finely Fettled in 2014 to provide data from The UK High Net Worth Database to marketers targeting affluent and high-net-worth customers. He's the founder of MicroYES, a Partner for MeclabsAI, creating lead generation AI Agents & Workflows and introducing the MeclabsAI Platform. Graham also provides an Answer Engine Optimisation solution to get your website in shape to be found by LLMs.Kevin ApplebyKevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com
2. The High Cost of Ground Troops in Iran Guest: Bill Roggio and Hussein Haqqani Summary: The discussion focuses on the dangers of deploying "boots on the ground" in Iran. Bill Roggio warns of significant equipment losses and the lack of visible popular support from Iranian citizens for a U.S. operation.,, (2)1690 PERSIA
Pressure reveals who you really are as a leader. Brian Aquart, Vice President of Workforce and Community Education at Northwell Health, shares how a defining moment during the first wave of COVID reshaped his understanding of purpose, responsibility, and ethical leadership. Deploying staff into high-risk areas forced him to wrestle with the weight of decisions that could either expose people to harm or help save lives. You'll hear how Brian moved from chasing titles to chasing impact, why principles at the top prevent chaos across 100,000+ employees, and how values must be embedded—not just stated—to withstand pressure. From education initiatives that change life trajectories to his belief that compassion drifts first when guardrails disappear, this conversation will challenge you to examine how you show up when it matters most. Brian Aquart is a healthcare executive, advisor, and storyteller whose work sits at the intersection of leadership, workforce development, and human transition. He currently serves as Vice President of Workforce & Community Education at Northwell Health, where he helps design and scale education-to-career pathways that strengthen communities and future-ready systems. He is also the creator and host of Why I Left, a podcast exploring the pivotal moments when leaders choose to evolve, and the founder of Storyline by Kingswood, where he works with executives and organizations to develop narrative clarity, strengthen leadership presence, and align how they show up with the impact they want to make. Across all of his work, Brian is driven by a core belief: when leaders change how they show up, they change what's possible for the people and systems they serve.You'll discover:How ethical leadership becomes clear when lives are on the lineWhy principles at the top determine culture at scaleWhat happens inside an organization when values aren't reinforcedHow showing up physically signals integrity and careWhy purpose, not prestige, sustains leaders long termConnect with Brian on Social MediaLinkedIn YouTube Websites Why I LeftWebsite: https://whyileft.co/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whyileft Storyline by KingswoodWebsite: https://www.kingswoodforestllc.com/storyline-by-kingswood/ Check out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedIn
Wes and Scott talk about migrating large codebases with AI — how to plan framework and language moves, establish patterns, handle templating changes, test thoroughly, safely deploy, and more. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:46 Why migrate to a new language or framework? 05:09 How to approach a large code migration 08:47 Establishing patterns before using AI 10:35 Moving from pug to JSX 12:06 Building a detailed migration plan 15:18 Testing every part of the application 15:51 Brought to you by Sentry.io 16:58 Deploying and catching issues with Sentry 19:12 Converting express requests to web standard requests 19:34 Other codebases that could benefit from AI migrations 21:36 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs Sick Picks Scott: WisprFlow Wes: displayplacer Shameless Plugs Phases Podcast Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads
Episode 1927 00:00:00 Timestamps 00:03:27 Wes' lottery fantasy 00:08:59 Army looking into Helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's House 00:14:02: JD Vance thinks aliens are demons 00:23:07 Stripper claims military guys are spilling secrets about being deployed to war 00:31:54 Air Canada CEO to retire after English-only condolence furor 00:39:38 Career criminal arrested for third time since winning 160 million dollar powerball Thank you for listening! Go to https://patreon.com/hardfactor to join our community!! But most importantly, get out there and HAGFD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Stumpf spent 17 years as a Navy SEAL, including as a SEAL Team 6 Operator. During a combat deployment in Iraq, he was shot at close range by an AK-47. He returned to the battlefield six months later, and went on to earn 5 Bronze Star Medals with Valor and the Purple Heart before being medically retired in 2013. Post-military, he has set two wingsuit world records, jumping from 36,500 feet and flying over 18 miles to raise $1 million for the Navy SEAL Foundation. Today, he is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, host of Cleared Hot Podcast, and author of Drownproof.Show Sponsors:Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off with promo code DALTON at https://www.shopmando.com Try Rho Nutrition today and experience the difference of Liposomal Technology. Use code DALTON for 20% OFF everything at https://www.rhonutrition.com/discount/daltonTake Cheers Restore after your last drink or before going to bed and wake up feeling at least 50% better — or your money back. For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order at https://www.cheershealth.com/DALTON Go to https://hellofresh.com/DALTON10FM to Get 10 free meals + a free Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third boxAndy's Links:Drownproof: https://www.clearedhotpodcast.com/book Cleared Hot Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ClearedHotPodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/andystumpf212Dalton's Links:Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/daltonfischerpodcast Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/daltonfischer 00:00 | Intro15:48 | Childhood26:54 | Joining the Military39:30 | The #1 Reason People Quit Navy SEAL Training47:08 | BUD/S01:10:40 | DEVGRU Pre Screening 01:22:47 | SEAL Team 6 Selection (Green Team)01:31:50 | Hooded Box Drill01:36:13 | ST6 Vs Delta Force Selection01:39:23 | Cruise Ship Takedowns01:46:28 | High Risk SERE School01:55:39 | Gold Squadron 02:06:13 | Hostage Rescue02:13:35 | Getting Shot02:24:07 | Deploying with Delta Force02:34:41 | Mental Health02:48:38 | Andy talking to his kids about Charlie Kirk02:53:33 | The Javelin Missile03:05:10 | Death of Andy's Mom03:24:03 | Leaving the Military03:33:33 | BASE jumping & Wingsuit Jumping03:46:39 | Directionally Correct 03:49:35 | Being Decisive & Problem Solving03:53:32 | Choose Your Friends Wisely03:57:20 | How to be a Good Judge of Character03:59:10 | Negative Self Talk04:09:01 | Doing Hard Things 04:13:09 | Ask For Help
In episode 113 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, General Partner at Everywhere Ventures, talks with Kenzie Butera Davis, founder and CEO of Maro — a platform providing early intervention and risk detection for youth mental health in K-12 schools. Kenzie shares how a personal family experience pushed her from nonprofit and venture work into building the infrastructure schools were missing. She discusses how Maro challenges the entrenched belief that mental health has no place in the classroom, instead unifying universal screening, family communication, and care coordination into one system that identifies struggling students before they fall through the cracks.In this episode, you will hear:Deploying universal screening to close the gap between first symptom and treatment.Building school-based infrastructure to bridge families, health plans, and providers.Navigating parent consent and data privacy in K-12 health adoption.Leveraging state screening mandates as a distribution accelerant.Expanding from screening tool to full-stack school and health system network.Learn more about Kenzie Butera Davis | MaroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenzie-butera-davisWebsite: https://www.meetmaro.com/Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VCLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfieldingWebsite: https://everywhere.vc/
On this episode of the Nomad Futurist Podcast, cohosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence sit down with Abhishek Garg, Senior Real Estate Development Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and an Nomad Futurist Foundation Ambassador. Abhishek shares his journey from a curious child in a small Indian border town to designing and building massive AI-ready data center campuses that power the cloud. Along the way, he explains why digital infrastructure and the skilled trades that support it are the unsung backbone of the AI era. Abhishek describes his role at AWS as his “dream job”, combining engineering, finance, and real estate to deliver the physical foundations of AI. His non-linear career — from engineering in India to real estate strategy at Ernst & Young — taught him to value power, kilowatts, and infrastructure in addition to traditional square footage: "The coding you are doing, the software development you are creating, that's going to be stored somewhere, and that's the physical infrastructure I'm there to provide." Curiosity shaped Abhishek's path from an early age. Watching his father develop properties, he became fascinated by turning empty land into buildings. Although he first pursued engineering, he later returned to real estate, earning a master's degree at Arizona State University for hands-on development experience. Throughout the episode, he stresses that the cloud is physical: concrete, steel, and power. Building AI campuses is a complex, multi-year process requiring vast land, utilities, and coordination. Many underestimate the scale behind tech infrastructure: "I believe a lot of people think cloud is abstract, but it actually requires millions of square feet of land and building. I help build cloud and provide it a home.” Recognizing the human capital gap in digital infrastructure, Abhishek encourages valuing the transferable skills of electricians, engineers, and construction professionals. He advocates for short, intensive programs to expose students and mid-career professionals to the industry and its high-paying opportunities: "No matter what degree or background you have, if you are curious and willing to learn, you can definitely get into it. There's no stopping you." He stresses the importance of educating communities about the critical role of data centers and AI in daily life and uses platforms like Nomad Futurist to bridge knowledge gaps. While optimistic about AI's potential, he reinforces that human intelligence remains essential: "AI is the groundwork for everything. Help build it and get excited about it… This is just the beginning." Abhishek's journey shows that building the future of technology requires vision, persistence, and a willingness to embrace unconventional paths. His story reminds us that the most powerful innovations are grounded in curiosity, human skill, and the infrastructure that makes it all possible. Connect with Abhishek Garg on LinkedIn and carry forward his final piece of advice: "Curiosity will lead you everywhere. Your career is not linear. Stick to your path and stay interested in the world."
In today's episode, we go through some excellent writing being put out by individuals in the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with Bridger Investment Partners' Sarah “Sadie” Gurley for a discussion on the role of investment advisors specializing in residential whole loans, mortgage servicing rights, and RMBS securities play in the mortgage ecosystem. And we close by looking at the impacts of a drawn out war in the Middle East.Thank you to Quorum Federal Credit Union, which offers a broker outlet. Quorum empowers brokers to close more deals with flexible, high-LTV mortgage and HELOC solutions featuring up to 4 percent comp, low FICO options, and versatile programs for nearly every borrower scenario.The Chrisman Commentary is your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.
Patrick Bet-David and the panel analyze escalating tensions with Iran as reports suggest U.S. troops may be preparing for deployment while negotiations continue publicly. The conversation breaks down whether this is strategic misdirection, what a ground escalation could look like, and how markets, oil, and global stability could be impacted next.
On today's episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh is joined by Olivia, a nurse, Navy veteran, and fellow AFE survivor, who shares her powerful and truly unique birth story.Olivia walks us through her experience of an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) during the birth of her son, Theo, including the unimaginable reality of being awake and aware during much of her own resuscitation. Her story is both medically complex and deeply human, highlighting the layers of trauma that can exist even when lives are ultimately saved.This is Part 1 of Olivia's story.
Send us Fan MailThings are not slowing down—and if anything, they're getting more complicated. Peaches runs through a stacked update: the 82nd Airborne gearing up for deployment, continued escalation with Iran, and nearly 300 U.S. troops wounded as Operation Epic Fury ramps into week four. Meanwhile, the Air Force is trying to modernize munitions and tankers, Space Force is dealing with cyber and command issues, and military housing is still a disaster.There's also a real conversation here about scale—what “bad” looks like today versus what it looks like in a true near-peer fight. This isn't panic… but it should make you think.Fast, direct, and exactly what you need to stay spun up.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Quick intro and why this one matters 01:20 82nd Airborne deployment to the Middle East 03:10 Army recruiting changes (age + marijuana policy) 05:00 Navy carrier fire and deployments 06:30 USS Nimitz heading south 07:30 OTS Nashville plug (don't miss it) 08:20 Air Force munitions progress explained 10:00 KC-135 crash and comms gap 11:20 Why cheap munitions matter now 12:40 Base housing disaster 13:40 Space Force cyber + command issues 15:00 Trump signals potential end to Iran war 16:30 Ceasefire plan details 17:30 Patriot missile incident in Bahrain 18:40 Iran continues attacks 19:30 NATO + UK response shifts 20:30 300 U.S. troops wounded—what it really means 21:40 Perspective on modern vs large-scale war
As Israeli strikes have intensified in Lebanon reporter William Christou has been travelling around the country witnessing the destruction in some of the hardest hit places. In just three weeks more than 1,000 people have been killed, including 121 children. And as the military bombs vital bridges Israeli leaders have made no secret of their plan to occupy large parts of southern Lebanon. He speaks to Nour Haydar.
Episode overview In this episode of Investments Unplugged, hosts Macan Nia and Kevin Headland discuss the investment implications of the Middle East conflict that began in the first quarter of 2026. Rather than forecasting geopolitical outcomes, Macan and Kevin focus on how shocks in energy-producing regions can transmit quickly into oil and natural gas prices, consumer costs, inflation expectations, and market volatility. The discussion is framed around: The context of today's macroeconomic and geopolitical backdrop Historical lessons from past geopolitical events (“disruptive” vs. “destructive”) Key factors to watch amid the current conflict , particularly the Strait of Hormuz Practical portfolio considerations, including: Volatility management Deploying cash assets Fixed-income duration Emphasizing quality and diversification o Key topics & insights 1. Why energy is the fast transmission mechanism Oil & gas move quickly into day-to-day costs: Higher energy prices pressure consumer budgets and can reduce spending elsewhere (they note consumption is ~two-thirds of the U.S. and Canadian economies). Real-time examples of price impacts: They cite U.S. average gasoline prices around $3.60/gal, up ~27% since early March (also noting seasonal “summer blend” effects). Europe's sensitivity to natural gas: They highlight that gas matters particularly for Europe and can drive equity volatility there. 2. The conflict's nuance: scale of regional supply + chokepoint risk Middle East production concentration: They estimate roughly ~20% of global oil production comes from the Middle East. Strait of Hormuz as a chokepoint: They emphasize the Strait's importance, noting ~20% of oil flows through it daily and also referencing natural gas flows. Operational disruption risk vs. outright closure: Even if ships have legal right of passage, they discuss how slower traffic, inspections, and higher insurance costs can still disrupt supply and risk sentiment. 3. Disruptive vs. destructive: what history suggests Most geopolitical shocks are “disruptive”: They describe internal research showing many events historically have short-lived market drawdowns, with returns often positive 3 months and 1 year later. When it can turn “destructive”: They reference the 1973–74 oil shock/Yom Kippur War framework—where sustained high oil contributed to recession—arguing the duration of elevated prices is key. Catalyst vs. cause: They note recessions typically aren't caused by one event alone; timing and existing fragilities matter. 4. Inflation, central banks, and why bonds may not hedge the usual way Energy can re-ignite inflation fears: If high energy is not transitory, they suggest inflation could remain sticky or reaccelerate. Policy uncertainty: They discuss the challenge for central banks balancing inflation control vs. growth risks, and note market expectations for 2026 rate cuts shifting (from multiple cuts expected to potentially far fewer). Fixed income positioning: They express preference for higher-quality credit and caution against taking too much duration risk in a volatile inflation backdrop; fixed income is framed as a patience game. 5) Portfolio discipline in fast-moving headline markets Don't invest emotionally: They stress not letting emotions drive decisions and reiterate diversification's role. Cash deployment needs a plan: Because markets can move sharply on ceasefire/headline risk, they advocate “staging in” with predefined triggers rather than trying to time a single entry point. Volatility as an opportunity indicator: They cite research that investing when the VIX is above 30 historically led to stronger forward returns (e.g., higher 6-month and 1-year returns vs. average conditions), while noting VIX was around the mid-20s at the time discussed. 6. Second-order impacts beyond oil and gas (food inputs) Fertilizer/food linkage: They highlight the Strait's relevance to seaborne sulfur trade (a fertilizer input), raising the possibility of food-price implications—especially relevant for emerging markets and policy paths. · Actionable takeaways for Canadian investors Separate geopolitics from portfolio process: Don't make large, reactive shifts based on fast-changing headlines; keep decisions anchored to your plan and time horizon. Watch energy as the key macro variable: Monitor whether oil and gas remain elevated for longer—that's the difference between a short shock and a broader inflation/growth problem. Be intentional with cash: If you have cash to deploy, use a staged plan with trigger points (rather than waiting for “all-clear” news that may already be priced in). Revisit fixed-income risk (duration and quality): In an energy-driven inflation-risk scenario, consider whether your bond exposure is taking more duration risk than you intended; emphasize quality and recognize bonds may not cushion equities as reliably if inflation expectations rise. Stay diversified and avoid concentration: Use this as a reminder that diversification across geographies and asset classes matters—especially when a single risk factor (energy) can dominate outcomes. Use volatility constructively: If volatility spikes to extreme levels, history (as discussed in the episode) suggests those periods can be better long-term entry points—provided you can stay disciplined. 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President Trump moves to deploy ICE agents beginning today to assist TSA operations amid a DHS funding impasse that has left agents unpaid and airports overwhelmed with delays. A Venezuelan illegal immigrant is arrested in Chicago for the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Loyola student Sheridan Gorman. President Trump issues a new escalation threat against Iran ahead of a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as polling shows rising public concern about the war and its economic impact. The search for missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie enters its seventh week, with investigators reportedly focusing on a vacant home and the family issuing a new public message. SelectQuote: Compare top‑rated life insurance options. Visit https://SelectQuote.com/megyn to get the right coverage at the right price. Relief Factor: Find out if Relief Factor can help you live pain-free—try the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95 at https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The president deploys thousands more to the Middle East as the US prepares for worst case scenarios with Iran. Plus, Bill Maher gets selected for the Mark Twain award but the White House says he's not getting it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Israel has confirmed that it killed the spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Ali Mohammad Naini. He's the fourth high-profile Iranian official killed this week.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said he held multiple roles in propaganda and media operations. The military says over the past two years, he served as the IRGC's main propagandist and spread the regime's messaging across the Middle East. His work targeted proxy groups to influence and advance terror attacks against Israel, according to the IDF.An additional force of U.S. warships and an attached Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is set to deploy to the Middle East amid ongoing combat operations against Iran, The Epoch Times has learned.The USS Boxer amphibious ready group and the 11th MEU, currently based out of San Diego, are set to sail across the Indo-Pacific region to reach the waters of the Middle East, according to a U.S. military source familiar with the matter.
The U.S. is sending more ships and troops to the Middle East. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.
If you're a loan officer trying to figure out how AI actually fits into your business (without all the hype and confusion), this episode is a must-listen. I sat down with Chris Johnstone to break down his brand-new book—currently available for pre-order at www.LOaiBook.com —and honestly, this isn't just another "AI book." This is shaping up to be the playbook for loan officers who want to work smarter, move faster, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing market. What makes it different? This isn't about trends—it's about evergreen principles. Chris walks through how to actually deploy AI in your day-to-day workflow, with practical prompting strategies that aren't going out of style anytime soon. And here's where it gets even better… When you grab the book (which is incredibly affordable—expected to be under $10), you also get access to an ongoing membership platform: · Weekly live classes every Friday · Full access to all recorded trainings · Continuous updates so you're never behind on what's working In other words, it's not just a book—it's a living, breathing system to help you stay sharp. If you're serious about leveling up your production and future-proofing your business, this is a no-brainer. Pre-order your copy now at www.LOaiBook.com Tune into the episode to hear Chris break it all down.
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the Trump administration reportedly considering the deployment of thousands more troops to the Middle East, as well as Donald Trump's new pick to lead the department of Homeland Security facing a Senate Hearing today.
Episode Summary What happens after you build your private banking system? In this episode of The Practical Wealth Show, Curtis May sits down with Ben Buzek — former Special Operations leader turned real estate investor and collaborator with Wealth Without Wall Street — to discuss how to strategically deploy capital into cash-flowing assets. If you've implemented the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) and built cash value, the next step is deployment. But most investors skip due diligence, chase returns, and lock their money inside qualified plans like 401(k)s. We break down: Why traditional 401(k)s limit liquidity and control The difference between accumulation theory vs cash flow strategy What separates serious investors from hobby investors How to create a "buy box" to vet deals Risk management lessons from Special Operations Multifamily investing explained How to use cash value life insurance to fund investments The biggest misconception about passive income Why liquidity beats rate of return Sequence matters: Cash Flow Control → Private Reserve → Strategic Deployment → Financial Freedom If you want income, not speculation — this episode is for you. Links & Resources practicalwealth.net WWWS Podcast with Special Guest, Ben Buzek https://www.linkedin.com/in/buzekb/ Home ben@wealthwithoutwallstreet.com Keywords Passive Income Infinite Banking Concept Cash Flow Strategy 401k Alternatives Private Banking Capital Deployment Liquidity Financial Freedom Buy Box Due Diligence Multifamily Investing Syndications Cash Value Life Insurance Wealth Allocation Velocity of Money Control vs Accumulation Statement Wealth OPM (Other People's Money) Investor Profile Asset-Based Income Episode Highlights 00:00–02:26 - From accumulation theory to control-based wealth building 02:26–05:39 - What happens after you build cash value? The "What's next?" problem 05:39–08:07 - Why 401(k)s limit liquidity and control 08:07–10:03 - Financial freedom formula: Passive income exceeds expenses 10:03–12:36 - Buy boxes, shiny object syndrome, and investor discipline 12:36–14:26 - Special Operations risk management: PACE planning (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) 14:26–17:40 - Serious investors vs hobby investors 17:40–20:18 - Defining your investor profile before deploying capital 20:18–22:00 - Principles → Strategy → Tactics framework 22:00–24:06 - You can't eat equity: cash flow vs capital gains 24:06–26:05 - Finding and redeploying "lazy cash" 26:05–28:06 - The biggest misconception about passive income 28:06–29:31 - LP investing, syndications, and operator due diligence 29:31–32:54 - Liquidity, capital access, and why you'll run out of money before deals 32:54–34:56 - Case study: $2,300/month in passive income in 12 weeks 34:56–37:16 - Why coaching accelerates results and reduces costly mistakes 37:16–40:46 - Retirement math reality check and the 4% rule problem 40:46–43:35 - How the Passive Income Lab works (structure, accountability, cohorts) 43:35–46:06 - Earn → Bank → Borrow → Spend → Repay framework 46:06–49:38 - Final call to action: stop sitting on the sidelines
Former Marine Raider Prime Hall shares his unbelievable journey from growing up in South Texas, surviving childhood trauma, and getting involved in the drug world, to eventually becoming a U.S. Marine Corps Infantryman and Marine Raider (MARSOC).On today's episode of the Urban Valor Podcast, Prime breaks down the reality of Marine Corps boot camp, the mindset required to survive Marine Raider selection, and the leadership differences between traditional Marine infantry units and special operations teams. If you've ever wondered what it takes to become a Marine Raider, how elite operators prepare mentally and physically, or what life is like inside the U.S. Marine Corps during the Iraq War era, this episode gives you a close look.Prime also talks about the discipline, mistakes, and personal transformation that shaped his career — including losing rank twice in the Marines, struggling with alcohol, and rebuilding himself through extreme physical training before earning his place in the Raider community.This is one of the most honest conversations you'll hear about Marine Corps culture, special operations leadership, and the mindset required to survive!
In this video, Scott and Nir will go through the simplest way to get started with Python in the cloud. The video explores different deployment approaches and recent changes to the platform to be even simpler. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction by Scott 00:12 - Deploying to App Service with uv 08:12 - Container Terminal Access 09:47 - Summary and where to learn more Recommended resources Learn Docs Azure Product page Connect Scott Hanselman | Twitter/X: @SHanselman Azure Friday | Twitter/X: @AzureFriday Azure | Twitter/X: @Azure
In this video, Scott and Nir will go through the simplest way to get started with Python in the cloud. The video explores different deployment approaches and recent changes to the platform to be even simpler. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction by Scott 00:12 - Deploying to App Service with uv 08:12 - Container Terminal Access 09:47 - Summary and where to learn more Recommended resources Learn Docs Azure Product page Connect Scott Hanselman | Twitter/X: @SHanselman Azure Friday | Twitter/X: @AzureFriday Azure | Twitter/X: @Azure
Most enterprises are layering AI tools on top of broken processes and wondering why ROI never materializes. In this solo episode, Maribel breaks down Cisco's systematic approach to workflow redesign, why visibility into how work actually gets done is the missing first step, and what enterprise leaders need to change about their leadership culture and talent systems before AI adoption will deliver real results.Key Topics Covered• Why AI tool adoption without workflow redesign fails to deliver ROI• How Cisco's Atlas AI agent system maps work across the enterprise• The digital workflow canvas that lets leaders redesign processes systematically• Results from Cisco's pilot: 60% of activities AI-augmentable, 28 transformational use cases• Why framing AI as augmentation rather than headcount reduction drives adoption• The leadership and talent system changes most companies missKey TakeawayThe technology exists. The use cases are proven. What's missing is the organizational discipline to redesign workflows before deploying more tools. Start with your data and your processes, not your tools.Resources & Links Blog post: Why AI Tool Adoption Without Workflow Redesign Is a Waste of Money [Lopez Research] Related: Five Steps to Follow for Successful AI Deployments [Lopez Research]Related: Three Shifts in AI-Driven Labor That CIOs and CEOs Can't Ignore [Lopez Research]Subscribe to AI with Maribel Lopez on your channel of choice here.
Physician and health care consultant Harvey Castro discusses his article "ChatGPT Health in hospitals: 5 essential safety protocols." Harvey outlines the immense potential of large language models to reduce administrative burdens while warning of the risks regarding misinformation and privacy breaches. The conversation details five non-negotiable protocols, including rigorous encryption, human-in-the-loop oversight, and mandatory simulated testing before going live. Harvey emphasizes that transparency is the foundation of care, arguing that patients deserve to know when AI is part of the conversation. Discover why responsible AI adoption requires long-term vigilance and continuous monitoring to ensure patient safety. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended
Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Kevin: Persistence and flexibility.What if we could double the energy output of existing wind farms without using more land? Kevin Wolf, CEO and Co-founder of Wind Harvest, has been working to make this vision a reality. His team has developed vertical axis wind turbines that harvest turbulent winds near the ground, a resource previously considered unusable.The idea isn't new; vertical axis turbines have been attempted for decades but failed to overcome engineering challenges. “The turbulent wind has stopped all other technologies from being able to make use of it,” Kevin explained. “It took a long time, a lot of money, and a lot of prototyping of full-scale prototypes…to finally have this product ready for the market.”The key innovation is a patented hinge system that solves a critical weakness of vertical axis turbines—mechanical stress on the blades. “Vertical axis turbines have failed for decades,” Kevin said. “The problem is they rotate 15 million times a year…every rotation, there's a pull with a blade like an airplane wing and a push as it comes around the other side. That connection point breaks…[but] if you put a hinge, all that micro movement is taken up in the hinge.”The potential impact of Wind Harvest's turbines is enormous. By placing them on existing wind farms, they can double the energy output per acre in ideal locations without requiring new infrastructure or land. “We can double the wind farm energy output with our turbines,” Kevin emphasized. He noted that this approach also avoids the costs and environmental impacts of developing new wind farms. “It's a much faster way of developing new wind farms…as opposed to taking raw land, new habitat, and converting that into a wind farm.”Wind Harvest is raising capital through a regulated crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine. This effort allows small investors to support clean energy innovation. Kevin explained the unique challenge of funding such groundbreaking work: “There is a lot of doubt at the level of the venture capitalists…they want us to finish the third-party certification.” In the meantime, crowdfunding has allowed Wind Harvest to bridge the gap and move closer to commercialization.You can find more about their campaign on StartEngine (Top 15 in amount raised on StartEngine.) and be part of an investment opportunity to drive clean energy forward.tl;dr:Kevin Wolf's vertical axis wind turbines harvest turbulent winds near the ground, doubling wind farm efficiency.Wind Harvest's patented hinge system solves a key flaw in traditional vertical axis turbines.Deploying these turbines on existing wind farms reduces costs, accelerates permitting, and avoids new land use.Kevin attributes his success to persistence, flexibility, and consensus-building skills honed over decades.Wind Harvest is raising capital via crowdfunding to finalize certification and commercialize their turbines.How to Develop Persistence and Flexibility As a SuperpowerKevin attributes his success to persistence and flexibility. “I do not like to not have something succeed,” he shared, adding, “I've learned over time that big things take a long time to do.” His training as a river guide and evolutionary ecologist shaped his ability to adapt. “You learn to take new data, change your mind, adjust your hypothesis,” he explained. By pairing this adaptability with relentless persistence, Kevin has overcome significant obstacles in his career.Kevin shared a story from his days at Wolfen Associates, where he helped the city of Sausalito reach consensus on a fire department expansion. After the city's initial proposal failed, Kevin facilitated community meetings, allowing dissenting voices to be heard and their concerns addressed. By incorporating feedback and revising the proposal, the city council gained overwhelming public support in a re-vote. This experience highlights Kevin's ability to persist through challenges while remaining flexible to new perspectives.Tips for Developing the Superpower:Embrace persistence by committing to long-term goals, even when progress feels slow.Stay flexible by adapting to new data and revising plans when necessary.Practice active listening to fully understand others' perspectives.Help others clarify their thoughts by rephrasing and restating their concerns.By following Kevin's example and advice, you can make persistence and flexibility a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Invest in Wicked-Fast Coffee!Guest ProfileKevin Wolf (he/him):CEO and Co-founder, Wind Harvest InternationalAbout Wind Harvest International: Wind Harvest is a U.S.-based renewable energy technology company developing and selling industrial-scale vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) systems designed for deployment in turbulent wind resources close to the ground. ts patented Wind Harvester technology is engineered to operate efficiently in a wide range of wind conditions, with a compact footprint, low profile, and highly durable design. Website: windharvest.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/windharvest Other URL: startengine.com/offering/wind-harvestBiographical Information: Kevin Wolf is the co-founder and CEO of Wind Harvest International, where he's spent nearly two decades advancing utility-scale vertical-axis wind turbines for turbulent, mid-level winds. He facilitated the engineering team through Technology Readiness Level milestones, oversaw R&D on the coupled-vortex effect, hired key engineers and team members and helped take the company from early grants and Series A through testing of multiple prototypes. Starting in 2019 when he became CEO again, he has steered capital strategy—closing investor rounds, running multiple crowdfunding raises, converting company debt to equity in 2022, and completing audits.Beyond Wind Harvest, Wolf brings a long record of environmental leadership and civic work. A UC Davis graduate in Evolution & Ecology, he launched his career with Friends of the River and later founded Wolf & Associates, facilitating multi-stakeholder, consensus-based watershed and environmental solutions across California. He chairs the California Clean Money Action Fund to reduce the power of money in affecting elections and legislation, co-founded the pioneering N Street Cohousing community in Davis, and has served on numerous local boards and commissions.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/kevin-wolfPersonal Facebook Profile: facebook.com/kevin.wolf.9256Support Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include rHealth, and p!ng. 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I sit down with Cody Schneider, growth engineer and co-founder of Graph, for a live, hands-on crash course in GTM (go-to-market) engineering powered by Claude Code. Cody walks through how he runs multiple AI agents simultaneously to handle everything from bulk Facebook ad creation and LinkedIn outreach to cold email campaigns and live data analysis — tasks that used to require a team of dozens. By the end of the episode, you'll have a full understanding of how to set up your own agent workflow, the specific tools involved, and why domain expertise paired with AI is the real competitive advantage right now. Cody's GTM Toolkit: AI/Agent Tools: Claude Code, Perplexity API, OpenAI Codex Marketing & Outreach: Instantly AI (cold email), Phantom Buster (LinkedIn scraping/automation), Apollo API (data enrichment), Million Verifier (email verification), Raphonic (podcast host scraping): Advertising: Facebook Ads API, Facebook Ads Library (competitor research), Nano Banana Pro (AI image generation), Kai AI (bulk image generation), HeyGen API (UGC/video generation) Infrastructure & Deployment: Railway.com (servers, on-the-fly databases/Postgres), Vercel (deployment) Data & Analytics: Graphed / Graphed MCP (data warehouse, live data feeds), Google Analytics 4 CRM & Communication: Salesforce (mentioned as comparison), Intercom, SendGrid API, Slack, Cal.com API Productivity & Design: Notion, Super Whisper (voice transcription), Claude Code front-end design skill, HTML to Canvas (for converting React components to PNGs) Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 02:02 – What Is GTM Engineering? 05:12 – Setting Up Your Agent Workspace & Environment File 07:54 – Live Demo: LinkedIn Auto-Responder 09:56 – Live Demo: Bulk Facebook Ad Generator 12:31 – Live Demo: Cold Email Campaign Automation (Raphonic + Instantly) 14:47 – Live Demo: Creating Notion Documents via Claude Code 16:46 – Live Demo: Bulk Ad Creative Generator 26:05 – Live Demo: LinkedIn Engagement Scraper to Cold Email Pipeline 28:16 – Context Switching Across Tasks 29:19 – Live Demo: Bulk Ad Generator 31:41 – Live Demo: Data Analysis: Turning Off Low-Performing Ads 35:28 – Summary of GTM Engineering Workflow 37:48 – Deploying Agents and On-the-Fly Databases with Railway for Data Analysis 41:28 – The Dream of Autonomous Marketing 48:50 – Building API-First Products and Agent-Native Infrastructure Key Points GTM engineering has evolved from Clay-style data enrichment workflows into full-stack agent orchestration — where one person running multiple Claude Code agents can replace the output of a large team. The practical setup starts with a single folder containing your environment file (API keys for every tool in your stack), transcription software like Super Whisper, and Claude Code. Cody demonstrates running seven or more agents simultaneously across LinkedIn outreach, Facebook ad creation, cold email campaigns, Notion document generation, and live data dashboards. Code-generated ad creative (React components exported as PNGs) costs nearly nothing to produce at scale and allows rapid testing of messaging variations before investing in polished visuals. Deploying proven workflows to Railway turns one-off agent tasks into always-on, autonomous processes that run 24/7. Domain expertise is the real multiplier — the vocabulary you bring from your field determines the quality of output you can extract from these tools. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: https://www.thevibemarketer.com/ FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND CODY ON SOCIAL: Cody's startup: https://www.graphed.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/codyschneiderxx Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@codyschneiderx
Gordon Chang and Steve Yates discuss Japan deploying missiles near Taiwan and concerns regarding a potential Chinese biological weapons facility discovered in Las Vegas. 1.1650
Preview for later today: David Daoud of the FDD joins us to report that the IDF is deploying silent quadcopters along the Israel-Lebanon border to drop stun grenades and issue warnings, targeting suspicious individuals and potentially Hezbollah-linked structures.1836 BEIRUT
Let's talk about Trump deploying missiles and another carrier, maybe....