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DR1THINGS WE MISSEDThe meritocracy is still a lie: ‘Don't look at the résumé': Elon Musk admits he's ‘fallen prey' to flashy credentials and says conversation matters most when hiring“Generally, what I tell people—I tell myself, I guess, aspirationally—is, don't look at the résumé,” he said. “Just believe your interaction. The résumé may seem very impressive…but if the conversation after 20 minutes is not ‘Wow,' you should believe the conversation, not the paper.”“I think goodness of heart is important.”Four Black women. Nine degrees. Not one steady paycheck.The president promised to save “Black jobs,” but his policies have resulted in fresh pain for the Black middle class as the employment gap widens.Study: Women are more likely to get hired after taking GLP-1sZuck still sucks: Mark Zuckerberg Sure Sounds Eager to Get Young People Hooked on Online GamblingThe Meta CEO is developing a social network betting market app—and wants help from Polymarket and Kalshi.Starbucks “Actively Reassessing” 2030 Climate GoalStarbucks initially unveiled its climate goal in 2020, targeting a 50% reduction in Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2030, on a 2019 basis.While the company's impact report indicates that it has succeeded in cutting operational emissions, with Scope 1 and 2 falling 17% since 2019, wider value chain emissions have continued to climb, with Scope 3 rising by 8% since 2019. With Scope 3 accounting for over 90% of overall emissions, Starbucks has seen its GHG footprint grow by 7% overall since 2019.The reassessment of the goal comes as the company takes “a fresh, comprehensive look at our sustainability goals,” according to a blog post by Starbucks' Chief Sustainability and Social Impact Officer Kelly Goodejohn, as part of the company's ‘Back to Starbucks' strategy initiated by CEO Brain Niccol. From the Impact Report:Overall Grants from the Starbucks FoundationFY25 $13.6M ($31M)FY24 $21.4M ($96M)Delaware Court of Chancery Interprets New Section 144 and Applies Heightened Presumption of Director IndependenceThe Opinion arose in a common context in Delaware stockholder litigation: claims over director and management compensation. In the decision, Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will applied, for the first time, the statute's heightened presumption of independence for directors of public companies determined by the board to be independent under the relevant NYSE or Nasdaq listing standards to dismiss derivative claims on demand futility grounds.In conducting the demand futility analysis, which looks to whether a majority of the board can independently consider a stockholder demand to bring derivative litigation, the Court reasoned that the new statutory language requiring a plaintiff to plead “substantial and particularized facts” to rebut the “heightened” presumption of independence sets a higher bar than under pre-existing law. Specifically, the Court held that the addition of “substantial” to the existing standard that already required particularized facts meant that “a plaintiff must plead specific, non-conclusory facts of sufficient qualitative significance to support a reasonable inference of a material interest or relationship that would impair the director's objective judgment.” The Court was clear that it is not a matter of quantity but rather quality, observing that “a collection of trivial facts” will not rise to the level of materiality required to satisfy this “heightened” standard. Applying that standard to the facts in the case, the Court concluded that the plaintiff's allegations of various overlapping board positions, overlapping investments, and other “business ties” with the company's founder and non-executive chairman were not sufficiently material.DR2The Boardroom Buy-InThe Taser CEO Who Says AI Is the Future of PolicingTaser and body-cam king Rick Smith is betting Axon's dominance—and his own pay package—on his tech-driven vision66% influenceRick Smith: Every 30 seconds one of his Tasers is fired by somebody in the U.S., usually a police officer.The pay package he and his board put together catapulted him to the top of last year's list of the highest-paid CEOs, with a compensation package valued at $164.4 million.33% no 2025; 10% no 2026Smith has already hit three of seven goals. At the end of 2025, Axon estimated the shares underlying the full award could be worth nearly $386 million.IN: Not a dictatorshipOne share one voteBlackRock 9.3%The Vanguard Group 11.6%Patrick Smith 3.5 %OUT: Patrick Smith 66% influence MMWith Chair Michael Garnreiter (2006-); sits on Audit, Compensation Committee, and Nominating committeesCompensation Committee chair Hadi Partovi (2010-): Smith (‘91) and Partovi (‘94) both members of the Theta Eta chapter of Sigma Chi at HarvardOUT: Patrick Smith ignores his board: In the wake of the tragic 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Smith announced that Axon would begin developing Taser-equipped drones that could fly into classrooms to incapacitate active shooters.This decision was made unilaterally, bypassing Axon's own independent AI Ethics Board.The board issued a rare, public rebuke of Smith, accusing him of "trading on the tragedy" of school shootings to push a dangerous idea.Consequently, 9 of the 12 ethics board members resigned in protest, citing a total loss of faith in Axon's ability to act responsibly.Smith was forced to publicly back down and pause the project. IN: The CEO Performance award was specifically voted on in 2024 and passed, barely, but it passed: 50.1% yesNintendo Boss to Give Sweeping 10% Salary Raise to Retain EmployeesWhile most of the players in the gaming industry continue to hemorrhage jobs, Nintendo is opting to take a different path. The Kyoto-based gaming giant has recently announced a 10% increase to base salaries for its employees, a move that highlights its commitment to talent retention while everyone else is laying off employees.Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa made the announcement during a recent shareholder meeting, emphasising that maintaining competitive compensation is central to the company's strategy. The raise applies to the company's workforce, which has grown to over 8,200 employees, the highest headcount in Nintendo's history.IN: CEO Shuntaro Furukawa's (18%) annual executive compensation at Nintendo generally totals around $2.5MOUT: 63% of shares held by institutional investors. What the hell do these suits know about video games? IN: Of six outside directors, 3 are women (20% average in Japan)IN: Because they literally have questions like this at their annual meeting, in fact it was the first one: “With the release of Splatoon Raiders approaching, how does Nintendo evaluate the previous title, Splatoon 3? Some players experienced communication errors and discrepancies in hit detection in that title. I feel that Nintendo's response to these issues may not have been consistent with “sincerity,” one of the values in the Nintendo DNA.”Copart CEO Jeff Liaw to step down, Jay Adair to returnCEO Jeff Liaw will step down from his position and leave the board of directors effective July 31, 2026.Executive Chairman Jay Adair to resume the CEO role on the same date. Adair previously served as Copart's CEO. Liaw will assist with the transition as Special Advisor to Adair.Liaw has been with the online vehicle auction company for approximately a decade, serving first as CFO, then as President, before becoming the company's third CEO.OUT: Leadership messiness, highlighted by a boomerang CEO and so much more:The board has a Chair (founder Willis Johnson 40%) AND an Executive Chair: Willis' son-in-law and co-founder and boomerang CEO Jay Adair 38%The board also included resigning CEO/former CFO Jeff Liaw and former COO Jim Meeks and former Copart executive Steve CohanIN: a boomerang marks a return to the glory days?former CEO Liaw is actually leaving the boardStock price down 50% over past few yearsOUT: A dumb board for an online car auction company:12 directors5 are former or current executivesOne independent director with an car experience: sort of.Matt Blunt is the president of the American Automobile Policy Council, which represents the public policy interests of Stellantis N.V., Ford Motor Company, and General Motors CompanyServed as the governor of the State of Missouri from 2005 to 2009.Only 2 women.3 directors involved as a private inverter or venture capitalIN: CEO Pay Ratio is 46:1Liaw $2.1MAdair $432k for certain benefits MM1Things We MissedDOL's Replacement ESG Rule Reaches White HouseThe rule isn't interesting in and of itself - it reverts to Trump's prior rule in his first term that basically said ESG (E+S really) is dumb, and that everything must be "pecuniary focused”But the interesting part this time around:Trump also signed an executive order in December 2025 directing the DOL to tighten fiduciary rules governing proxy voting and to increase transparency about plan sponsors' use of proxy advisers. The department issued a technical release in April warning that proxy advisory firms may be subject to ERISA fiduciary standards and that proxy voting is a fiduciary act under the law that must be carried out “for the exclusive purpose of maximizing risk-adjusted return.”From the technical release in April: The Department has long recognized that voting rights and other shareholder rights attributable to shares held by ERISA-governed employee benefit plans are plan assets in their own right. Accordingly, management of those rights is subject to ERISA's fiduciary duties, including the duties of prudence and loyalty. The Department first issued guidance on this topic in the 1980s. For example, a 1988 letter (Avon Letter) noted that “it is the Department's position that the decision as to how proxies should be voted . . . are fiduciary acts of plan asset management.”(2)Proxy advisory firms may also be functional fiduciaries under ERISA section 3(21)(A)(ii) by providing investment advice for a fee to plans with respect to property of that plan.Here's why it's interesting:Defining fiduciaries as those who provide advice for a fee means everyone selling research is a fiduciary if the research is used in an investment decisionThe DOL is squarely defining proxy voting as a fiduciary act - which means that there can be no rational apathy as Mike Levin likes to talk about - if voting your proxies is definitionally your fiduciary duty, you can't defer it or ignore itIf you vote 99% in favor of management, you definitionally are ignoring your fiduciary duty - half of companies will underperform some peer set, meaning they produced fewer returns than peers, in any given year. So you either set the time frame longer (thus forcing the inclusion of long term data like climate and social factors) and say that in any one year it makes sense to vote with management to allow them time to execute strategy, OR you should be voting against nearly half of management proposals for underperformers each year because they are not producing pecuniary returnsGovernance chairs remain under pressure as investor scrutiny rises despite rising support for directors, research showsISS found that the MEDIAN support for directors has hit 98%They found that governance/nom chairs (those are specifically governance/nom committee chairs) had median support of 94.1%Pay chairs had 96.9% supportMM2The Boardroom Buy-InJPMorgan built a pipeline of female CEO candidates that was the envy of Wall Street. How did it fall apart? Are you IN or OUT on this board to find a successor to Dimon?IN or OUT: Nom chair: Gini Rometty (2020)Massively connected - highest betweenness, 82% connected to other directors (highest on board)Ex IBM CEO (retired 2020), IBM lifer (since 1981), Council on Foreign Relations, Business RoundtableCEOs replaced: herself? With Arvind Krishna, who was at IBM for more than 30 yearsIN or OUT: Michele Buck (2025)Newly appointed, ex CEO of Hershey, Hershey for 20 years and Kraft/Nabisco for 17 years prior (two companies, all food), board of NY LifeCEOs replaced: zero (dictatorship at Hershey)IN or OUT: Stephen Burke (2004)Lead Director! 16% influence, 22 year tenureComcast since 1998, Disney/ABC 1986, director at Berkshire HathawayCEOs replaced: zero (dictatorship at NBC/Comcast)IN or OUT: Alex Gorsky (2022)Ex CEO of J&J, Boards of Apple, IBM (!), ex Business RoundtableCEOs replaced: Tim Cook, himself, Gini Rometty (!)Jensen Huang's iconic leather jacket is going up for auction. Are you IN or OUT on “iconic” founder clothes?IN or OUT: Steve Jobs' turtleneck INEnabled by Arthur LevinsonIN or OUT: Zuck hoodie INEnabled by Peter Thiel, Marc AndreessenIN or OUT: Bill Gates' glasses OUTIN or OUT: Elizabeth Holmes' turtleneck OUTIN or OUT: Jack Dorsey's “love” hat OUTIN or OUT: Musk's chainsaw INSub question: if a board member has been on the board as long as the founder, are they iconic?Tench Coxe - 32 years on Nvidia board, only board he's on, buddies with JensenHarvey Jones - 32 years on Nvidia board, only board he's on, buddies with JensenBrooke Seawell (28 years) and Mark Stevens (17 years) - both were with Jensen when Nvidia just made dopey video cards for better video games

Bill and Mark break down what's happening with ABC and the Trump administration, with the administration targeting Disney ABC for its slanted news coverage, while it also has some control over the FCC to attack Disney and ABC's The View, a left-wing show. The View is already a news show, but it's different than what you may think. Bill breaks down the reason Trump continued lashing out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over the weekend and at other countries associated with the United States.

Today is primary day in New York. Mark goes over who's running, including Jack Schlossberg from the Kennedy family. The View is getting heat from the FCC and the Trump Administration for being too political, and there's talk it could be turned into a news show. Gas prices have dropped a lot this month. A 51-year-old from Connecticut died after falling from the Chase Bridge at Madison Square Garden. SpaceX stock is down because of debt issues. Modell's former CEO is making a comeback online, starting by selling Knicks gear. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews streaming host Bill O' Reilly. Bill and Mark break down what's happening with ABC and the Trump administration, with the administration targeting Disney ABC for its slanted news coverage, while it also has some control over the FCC to attack Disney and ABC's The View, a left-wing show.  The View is already a news show, but it's different than what you might think. Bill breaks down the reason Trump continued lashing out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over the weekend and at other countries associated with the United States.

A ransom note found by the police and FBI states that Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, passed away. Mark explains how bitcoin is traceable. A Cafe named Poetica in Brooklyn, NY, tells Congressman Dan Goldman He's Not Welcome Because of His Stance on Israel. The Iran deal will include the USA being able to control how and where the money is spent in Iran. Mark interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. Mark and Roger reminisce about the life of record producer Clive Davis, who just passed away. Mark and Roger remember cool stories and memories of Clive. Today is primary day in New York. Mark goes over who's running, including Jack Schlossberg from the Kennedy family. The View is getting heat from the FCC and the Trump Administration for being too political, and there's talk it could be turned into a news show. Gas prices have dropped a lot this month. A 51-year-old from Connecticut died after falling from the Chase Bridge at Madison Square Garden. SpaceX stock is down because of debt issues. Modell's former CEO is making a comeback online, starting by selling Knicks gear. Mark interviews streaming host Bill O' Reilly. Bill and Mark break down what's happening with ABC and the Trump administration, with the administration targeting Disney ABC for its slanted news coverage, while it also has some control over the FCC to attack Disney and ABC's The View, a left-wing show.  The View is already a news show, but it's different than what you might think. Bill breaks down the reason Trump continued lashing out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over the weekend and at other countries associated with the United States.

Today is primary day in New York. Mark goes over who's running, including Jack Schlossberg from the Kennedy family. The View is getting heat from the FCC and the Trump Administration for being too political, and there's talk it could be turned into a news show. Gas prices have dropped a lot this month. A 51-year-old from Connecticut died after falling from the Chase Bridge at Madison Square Garden. SpaceX stock is down because of debt issues. Modell's former CEO is making a comeback online, starting by selling Knicks gear. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews streaming host Bill O' Reilly. Bill and Mark break down what's happening with ABC and the Trump administration, with the administration targeting Disney ABC for its slanted news coverage, while it also has some control over the FCC to attack Disney and ABC's The View, a left-wing show.  The View is already a news show, but it's different than what you might think. Bill breaks down the reason Trump continued lashing out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over the weekend and at other countries associated with the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A ransom note found by the police and FBI states that Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, passed away. Mark explains how bitcoin is traceable. A Cafe named Poetica in Brooklyn, NY, tells Congressman Dan Goldman He's Not Welcome Because of His Stance on Israel. The Iran deal will include the USA being able to control how and where the money is spent in Iran. Mark interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. Mark and Roger reminisce about the life of record producer Clive Davis, who just passed away. Mark and Roger remember cool stories and memories of Clive. Today is primary day in New York. Mark goes over who's running, including Jack Schlossberg from the Kennedy family. The View is getting heat from the FCC and the Trump Administration for being too political, and there's talk it could be turned into a news show. Gas prices have dropped a lot this month. A 51-year-old from Connecticut died after falling from the Chase Bridge at Madison Square Garden. SpaceX stock is down because of debt issues. Modell's former CEO is making a comeback online, starting by selling Knicks gear. Mark interviews streaming host Bill O' Reilly. Bill and Mark break down what's happening with ABC and the Trump administration, with the administration targeting Disney ABC for its slanted news coverage, while it also has some control over the FCC to attack Disney and ABC's The View, a left-wing show.  The View is already a news show, but it's different than what you might think. Bill breaks down the reason Trump continued lashing out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over the weekend and at other countries associated with the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill and Mark break down what's happening with ABC and the Trump administration, with the administration targeting Disney ABC for its slanted news coverage, while it also has some control over the FCC to attack Disney and ABC's The View, a left-wing show. The View is already a news show, but it's different than what you may think. Bill breaks down the reason Trump continued lashing out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over the weekend and at other countries associated with the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doommaxxing: How Fear Became a Billion-Dollar Business AI is taking your job. The economy is collapsing. A new virus is around the corner. Democracy is ending. Or is it? In this episode of The Karel Cast, we examine the rise of “Doommaxxing”—the business model of keeping people scared, anxious, and constantly engaged. From social media algorithms to cable news, from political campaigns to tech billionaires, fear has become one of the most profitable commodities on Earth. Throughout history, powerful institutions have used fear to control attention. Today, smartphones and social media have made that process faster, more personal, and more profitable than ever before. Who benefits when we're constantly told disaster is just around the corner? Is AI really coming for everyone's job? Are we being manipulated into living in a permanent state of crisis? And what does all of this mean for our mental health, our politics, and our future? Plus: • Trump's latest claim about algae in the Reflecting Pool and why experts disagree. • The FCC's unprecedented challenge to Disney/ABC station licenses, including KGO-TV San Francisco. • Why media freedom advocates are sounding the alarm. Fear keeps us scrolling. Fear keeps us clicking. Fear keeps us watching. But who profits? The Karel Cast is supported by viewers like you. Please like, subscribe, and share. Watch live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific. Follow Karel: YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarel Website: reallykarel.com #Doommaxxing, #FearEconomy, #MediaManipulation, #SocialMedia, #BigTech, #ArtificialIntelligence, #AI, #DonaldTrump, #Politics, #NewsAnalysis, #CurrentEvents, #FCC, #ABCNews, #KGO, #MediaFreedom, #Propaganda, #FearMarketing, #Psychology, #MentalHealth, #BreakingNews, #Economy, #TechNews, #Commentary, #PoliticalCommentary, #MediaLiteracy, #NewsMedia, #CultureWar, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelCast, #ReallyKarel https://youtube.com/live/DPE62hPNVSM

Look Forward breaks down Virginia's Supreme Court rejecting the voter-approved redistricting map in a major blow to anti-gerrymandering efforts. Inflation is skyrocketing: April 2026 data shows prices surging as Trump's Iran war continues to devastate the economy. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani passes his first major test, balancing the city budget without major cuts in his first months in office.The Trump administration threatens to withhold Medicaid funds from ALL states over so called compliance disputes. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announces plans to gerrymander the state's congressional map AFTER the midterms to eliminate the majority-Black district. RFK Jr.'s HHS is pushing to limit or ban widely-used SSRIs (antidepressants) for Americans.Utah approves massive new data centers despite backlash. FCC Chair Brendan Carr picked a fight with Disney/ABC over The View and Jimmy Kimmel while threatening broadcast licenses. Trump plans to use his presidential library as a hotel, sparking lawsuits. The Justice Department considers settling Trump's $10 billion IRS leak lawsuit. And Kash Patel agrees to take an alcohol test to prove he's NOT an "out of control drunkard" after explosive Atlantic reporting.We cover the redistricting wars, economic collapse, healthcare threats, and the week's corruption circus.Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Elie Honig is CNN's Senior Legal Analyst. He previously worked for 14 years as a federal and state prosecutor. He is also the national bestselling author of two books, “Hatchet Man: How Bill Barr Broke the Prosecutor's Code and Corrupted the Justice Department” and “Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away With It”. He writes a weekly column for New York magazine and for Cafe.com, and he hosts two podcasts for Vox Media. He teaches at Rutgers University and is special counsel to New Jersey law firm Lowenstein Sandler. His latest book is, When You Come at the King: Inside DOJ's Pursuit of the President, From Nixon to Trump, will be published September 16th. Elie and I discuss the latest involving the Epstein cover-up, including Howard Lutnick's recent testimony and Pam Bondi's upcoming interview on the 29th; the mounting Kash Patel troubles; the new James Comey indictment; the SCOTUS Virginia redistricting ruling; the Jimmy Kimmel/ABD/Disney witch-hunt; and Birthright Citizenship. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

Howie Kurtz on President Trump accusing sedition against the New York Times over war coverage, the Supreme Court's major ruling that gutted the Voting Rights Act, and the FCC investigation into Disney/ABC following a controversial joke by Jimmy Kimmel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan and Dana discuss the FCC reviewing Disney/ABC broadcast licenses following Jimmy Kimmel's joke aimed at President Trump and Melania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan and Dana discuss the FCC reviewing Disney/ABC broadcast licenses following Jimmy Kimmel's joke aimed at President Trump and Melania.

According to a foreign policy and political analyst, Donald Trump appears to realize that he doesn't have much time left on earth due to his failing health, and Trump is making moves that show he knows the end is near. For example, his attempts to name buildings after himself suggests that he's now obsessing over his legacy, along with his desire to win awards (even fake ones) to showcase for years after he's gone.As Americans are cutting back on their grocery purchases due to the skyrocketing cost of food, the First Lady of the United States is hawking luxury handbags through her social media accounts. The purses cost thousands of dollars a piece, and Melania Trump didn't think that it was in poor taste to not only try to sell them, but to do so while Americans are blaming her husband for the rising costs of everything. This is the ultimate "failure to read the room" moment.Donald Trump has been trying to get late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel off the air for years, and he almost succeeded a few months ago. Unfortunately for Trump, the viewers made it clear that they want Kimmel to stick around for a while, and Disney/ABC rewarded Kimmel with a contract extension this week, guaranteeing that he'll be on the air for the rest of the time that Trump is in office. That has to sting for Trump, as he sees his influence waning across the board.The Trump administration has an evil new plan for more immigration raids ahead of the holidays - and they're using Trump's promise to migrants to trick them into getting themselves deported. The plan involves putting hordes of ICE agents at the border in order to catch people who are VOLUNTARILY leaving the country to go visit their families for the holidays. This means that anyone who takes up Trump's offer of $1,000 to "self-deport" would be swept up in these raids and lose out on the promised money. During one of the most bizarre interviews that Donald Trump has ever given, he claimed that his fix for healthcare will "work like magic." His so-called fix is literally just doing the same thing that is being done right now, but somehow he said things are just going to magically be fixed. This is coming from the leader of the Party that has been promising a healthcare plan alternative to Obamacare for a decade and a half, and now we have to trust them to use "magic" to fix the problem? Donald Trump is allowing (and encouraging) his administration to commit war crimes in order to (allegedly) stop the flow of drugs into the United States. He's even preparing to launch a war in Venezuela over drug dealers. But the reality is that no one is flooding the streets with more dealers than Trump is, as he has pardoned or granted clemency to over 100 people charged with drug crimes since retaking office in January. Trump talks a big game, but the reality is that no one is allowing more criminals to roam our streets than he is.Text and and let us know your thoughts on today's stories!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on all of Farron's content: https://www.youtube.com/FarronBalancedFollow Farron on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarronBalanced Twitter: https://twitter.com/farronbalanced Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farronbalanced TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farronbalanced?lang=en

Michelle Petties is a TEDx speaker, Food Story coach, and author of the award-winning memoir Leaving Large: The Stories of a Food Addict. She reveals how emotional wounds, cultural expectations, and personal history—not hunger—often shape how we manage food. After battling emotional overeating for decades and gaining and losing over 700 pounds, Michelle discovered that the key to lasting weight loss wasn't another diet—it was rewriting the stories behind her eating. With a background in media sales and leadership at companies like Radio One, Disney/ABC, and NPR/PBS member stations, Michelle now uses storytelling as a tool for transformation. Through workshops, retreats, and her ebook Mind Over Meals, she helps others uncover their food truths, rewire their thinking, and create lasting change from the inside out. To learn more about Michelle Petties: TEDx Talk, A Food Addict's Lesson: Confusion. Clarity. Recovery. Please comment, like, and share it with your network. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJLr53XlIV4 Get your signed copy of Leaving Large: The Stories of a Food Addict, https://Leavinglarge.com Subscribe to My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIbMxXOSCNH--MCNru4WuLw Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/iambrandnewnow Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/iambrandnewnow Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-petties/ Read my essays:https://vocal.media/humans/loving-your-self Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@iambrandnewnow?lang=en

On today's episode, T-Bob joins the guys in the studio to get into the history and legacy of the Knights Templar. From their rise during the Crusades to the myths surrounding their downfall. We also discuss the upcoming College Football weekend, Zohran Mamdani's election as New York City mayor, the death of Dick Cheney, and the ongoing YouTube TV and Disney/ABC dispute. (00:06:00) College Football (00:11:51) Open AI (00:16:00) Zohran Mamdani (00:29:20) Dick Cheney (00:41:30) Al Gore “Inventing the Internet” (01:07:04) Knights Templar (01:41:17) Youtube TV & Disney/ABC DisputeYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

"Three Things You Need to Know"...our chicken tastes are changing...Trak Shak co-owner on upcoming Sweet Deal on talk995.com...YouTube vs. Disney/ABC...major kids clothing maker closing stores, but what about the unemployment numbers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OA1193 - Could Tylenol sue RFK Jr. for libel? Does the pressure the FCC put on Disney/ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel constitute a First Amendment violation? Is the Trump administration really going to charge rural hospitals $100,000 for the privilege of being able to hire foreign doctors? In today's Rapid Response Friday we answer all of these recent patron questions and more, and Jenessa shares a personal footnote about her decision to voluntarily take the most specialized bar exam in the US legal system. The Campaign for Accountability's bar complaint against FCC chairman Brendan Carr  Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, (Presidential Proclamation dated 9/20/2025) US Patent and Trademark Office bar registration page  

Donald Trump managed to take it personally when an escalator at the UN General Assembly stopped working while he was on it. Jen Psaki takes the opportunity to observe another instance of the "Donald Trump rage cycle," and points out that the thin-skinned president's petty tyrades are less intimidating the more people learn to stand up to him.Jen Psaki revisits MSNBC reporting from the weekend about the FBI investigating Trump border czar Tom Homan until the investigation was suddenly dropped, and reviews a litany of cuts to the government's anti-corruption capacity.The pressure campaign against Disney/ABC appears to have worked, and Jimmy Kimmel is to return to the airwaves, but many Americans won't be able to make the choice to watch him or not on their own because Nexstar and Sinclair, the media conglomerates that own their local ABC station, may have a financial interest in appeasing Donald Trump rather than serving local communities. FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, the lone Democratic appointee on the commission, joins Jen Psaki to discuss the dynamics at play.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Count Your Days: Boycotts Erupt as Disney/ABC Fire Jimmy Fallon but Fox News Spares Brian Kilmeade

Greg Brady talked about Kimmel was paid tribute to from his fellow late night hosts, BUT…..as we told you yesterday - this is very much internal - Disney/ABC - they didn't trust Kimmel not to make this much, much worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this explosive episode of the Opie Radio podcast, Opie dives headfirst into the firestorm surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's shocking firing from ABC. Was it cancel culture, corporate cowardice, or political pressure from the top? Opie unpacks the controversy, sharing his own raw experiences in the cutthroat world of radio, where free speech battles and corporate agendas collide. From Kimmel's polarizing monologue about Charlie Kirk's tragic death to the looming Disney-ABC merger, Opie calls out the hypocrisy, defends free expression, and warns why silencing voices—love them or hate them—is a dangerous precedent for America. Expect fiery rants, personal anecdotes, and unfiltered takes on a divided media landscape. Buckle up for a no-holds-barred discussion that'll make you think twice about who controls the mic!

Jimmy Kimmel has doubts about the official story from the MAGA prosecutor handling the Charlie Kirk murder. So does Steve Bannon, among many others, but Bannon is also a MAGA, and a bit of a crank, so he's safe. The Trump administration used a leverage point over a company seeking FCC approval for a $6.2 billion merger to force Kimmel off the air “indefinitely” – not so much about what Kimmel said about the Kirk murder investigation in the opening monologue of his late-night ABC talk show on Monday, but rather, that Kimmel is a frequent and high-profile critic of Donald Trump.

Happy "Friday Eve"! With Rich off for the rest of the week, Scott Lee joins us this AM to host the show. To start with, we talk about the news that Disney/ABC has pulled JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! from the air following the controversial host's remarks in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.

In our first hour this morning, we address the news that Disney/ABC has pulled JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! from the air. . . .

Guest Michelle Petties is a TEDx speaker, Food Story coach, and author of the award-winning memoir Leaving Large: The Stories of a Food Addict. She reveals how emotional wounds, cultural expectations, and personal history—not hunger—often shape our relationship with food. After battling emotional overeating for decades and gaining and losing over 700 pounds, Michelle discovered that the key to lasting weight loss wasn't another diet—it was rewriting the stories behind her eating. With a background in media sales and leadership at companies like Radio One, Disney/ABC, and NPR/PBS member stations, Michelle now uses storytelling as a tool for transformation. Through workshops, retreats, and her ebook Mind Over Meals, she helps others uncover their food truths, rewire their thinking, and create lasting change from the inside out. Summary Michelle's pivotal "watershed moment" occurred when she realized, after decades of struggling, that food's true purpose is nourishment, not fulfilling emotional needs. This insight, coupled with a powerful family story about inherited food memories, profoundly transformed her relationship with eating. Michelle emphasizes that sustainable weight loss stems from deep internal, mental work—unpacking thoughts, emotions, and beliefs—rather than focusing solely on diet or exercise. Three Important Takeaways Processed Food Addiction: Processed foods are deliberately designed to be addictive, making it extremely challenging for individuals to exert willpower against their engineered palatability and leading to cycles of overeating and weight gain. Beyond Emotional Eating: Eating can be driven by a wide array of emotions beyond stress or comfort, including curiosity, jealousy, the desire for status, or people-pleasing, which often go unrecognized as triggers for unhealthy food choices. Mental Work for Lasting Change: True and sustainable transformation in one's relationship with food and weight loss comes from addressing underlying thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, and viewing food as a source of nutrition. Social Media/Referenced Website: https://michellepetties.com/ TEDx Talk, A Food Addict's Lesson: Confusion. Clarity. Recovery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJLr53XlIV4 Portfolio: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bwxhm8KbbjtfsjEc1w8qD7Qqe8LJ4EEj/view YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIbMxXOSCNH--MCNru4WuLw Instagram: https://instagram.com/iambrandnewnow Facebook: https://facebook.com/iambrandnewnow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-petties/ Essays:https://vocal.media/humans/loving-your-self Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@iambrandnewnow?lang=en

Welcome to Washday Woosah, BA Fam! It's the Sunday slow-down you need, something to listen to while you're doing the laundry, deep conditioning, or simply enjoying a nice quiet moment of relaxation before the Sunday scaries start to hit. If you needed a sign to play matchmaker for your friends, this episode is it! Gabrielle and I were "set up" by a mutual friend during the pandemic when he realized we were two media mavens juggling our careers and motherhood in New York and somehow had never crossed paths. Gabrielle is a multi-hyphenate who's lead communications at technology giants like Disney ABC, Comcast NBCUniversal, CBS Corporation and Amazon. She's a college professor at NYU and Columbia and a proud wife and mother of two. Today, I got to dive deep with Gabrielle who shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Los Angeles to becoming the Chief Communications Officer at Hachette Book Group. She discusses the importance of mentorship, the impact of her upbringing on her career, and the significance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Gabrielle also emphasizes the need for work-life balance, her financial strategies, and her commitment to teaching and empowering the next generation. The discussion highlights the challenges and triumphs of navigating a successful career while being a dedicated mother and partner. I hope you're loving these Washday Woosah episodes as much as I am! If there's anyone in particular you'd love to hear from or a topic you'd like me to address, don't be shy! DM me at @brownambitionpodcast on IG or hit me up at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com. New here? Join us three times a week: •

GEORGIA STITT is an award-winning composer, lyricist, music producer, pianist, and activist. Her original musicals include Snow Child (commissioned by and premiered at Arena Stage, directed by Molly Smith), Big Red Sun (11th Hour Theater in Philadelphia, NAMT 2010), and a children's musical, Samantha Spade, Ace Detective (TADA Youth Theater), which won “Outstanding New Musical” from the National Youth Theatre in 2014 and is now licensed by Concord Theatricals. Other shows include The Danger Year, The Big Boom, The Water (winner of the 2008 ANMT Search for New Voices in American Musical Theater), Common Ground, and Mosaic.  Georgia has released four albums of her music: A Quiet Revolution (2020), My Lifelong Love (2014), This Ordinary Thursday (2007), and Alphabet City Cycle (featuring Tony-nominated actress Kate Baldwin, 2009). She is currently at work on a new album of theatrical art songs and an oratorio called The Circling Universe. Her choral piece with hope and virtue (using text from President Obama's 2009 inauguration speech) was featured on NPR, and both her orchestral piece, Waiting for Wings, co-written with husband Jason Robert Brown, and her piece for solo clarinet, Fanfare for the Ups and Downs, were commissioned and premiered by the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Georgia served for several years as the composer-in-residence at Pasadena Presbyterian Church, and she has written many pieces for choir, including A Better Resurrection, De Profundis, and The Promise of Light, which has often been performed by the LA Master Chorale.  Georgia is the Founder and President of Maestra Music, an organization that provides support, visibility, and community for women and nonbinary theater musicians, and through that work she has won an Obie Award and a Lilly Award and has been featured in Forbes, Billboard, Playbill, Opera News, and The New York Times. In collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda, she and her team at Maestra created the RISE Theatre Directory which seeks to build a more equitable and inclusive theater industry by centralizing DEIA tools and resources. Georgia is in leadership at The Dramatists Guild, The Recording Academy's Songwriters & Composers Wing, and MUSE (Musicians United for Social Equity). She has produced albums and musical events for singers and has worked in the music department on projects including Broadway's 2023 revival of Parade, NBC's The Sound of Music (Live!), the film version of The Last Five Years (starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan), Off-Broadway's Sweet Charity (starring Sutton Foster), Disney/ABC's Once Upon a Mattress (starring Tracey Ullman and Carol Burnett), and the recent Netflix film, 13: The Musical. In her eight years living in LA, Georgia worked for America's Got Talent, Clash of the Choirs, and Grease: You're the One That I Want, and she wrote songs for MTV's The American Mall. She currently teaches Musical Theater Writing at Princeton University,  has previously taught at Pace University and USC, and is a frequent keynote speaker and master class instructor. Georgia lives in New York with her husband and their two wonderful daughters. www.georgias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a wrap to the NBA season with the OKC Thunder winning their first NBA title and now the attention immediately turns to the NBA Draft and the name Cooper Flagg. And, we're ready to talk about it all on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns and welcomes guest "The Famous Jay" Betsill of DFWSportsOnline.com to go over it all.What about the game 7 "bump" in TV audience for Disney/ABC? But, also, bigger how abominable has ESPN/ABC's pregame and halftime show become? The guys discuss.Then, they turn to the Dallas Mavericks, who will take the phenom Flagg on Wendesday night at the draft on ESPN from Brooklyn, NY. How's the Dallas market handling all of this and the anticipation of Flagg being the new "star of the NBA" potentially 2-3 years down the road? Jay has the insight.We also talk some golf with the wrap up to the U.S. Open title won by J.J. Spaun dramatically and followed by Keegan Bradley winning in thrilling fashion Sunday in Hartford on the final hole. Now, will Bradley pick himself to be a "playing captain" on the USA Ryder Cup team against the Europeans this Fall?The boys also discuss the end of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs with the Florida Panthers winning it all and going back to back for titles. They also talk the coverage and can anything help boost the audience to a competitive level with the NBA or MLB or is there no hope?There's even some brief pop culture discussion of the new Brad Pitt sports movie "F1" as he plays a fictitious Formula One driver and the film is getting lots of hype.It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc. for all of our coverage.

It's a wrap to the NBA season with the OKC Thunder winning their first NBA title and now the attention immediately turns to the NBA Draft and the name Cooper Flagg. And, we're ready to talk about it all on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns and welcomes guest "The Famous Jay" Betsill of DFWSportsOnline.com to go over it all.What about the game 7 "bump" in TV audience for Disney/ABC? But, also, bigger how abominable has ESPN/ABC's pregame and halftime show become? The guys discuss.Then, they turn to the Dallas Mavericks, who will take the phenom Flagg on Wendesday night at the draft on ESPN from Brooklyn, NY. How's the Dallas market handling all of this and the anticipation of Flagg being the new "star of the NBA" potentially 2-3 years down the road? Jay has the insight.We also talk some golf with the wrap up to the U.S. Open title won by J.J. Spaun dramatically and followed by Keegan Bradley winning in thrilling fashion Sunday in Hartford on the final hole. Now, will Bradley pick himself to be a "playing captain" on the USA Ryder Cup team against the Europeans this Fall?The boys also discuss the end of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs with the Florida Panthers winning it all and going back to back for titles. They also talk the coverage and can anything help boost the audience to a competitive level with the NBA or MLB or is there no hope?There's even some brief pop culture discussion of the new Brad Pitt sports movie "F1" as he plays a fictitious Formula One driver and the film is getting lots of hype.It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc. for all of our coverage.

Paula got one whiff of Jessica Mathis's energy and was adamant about getting her in the podcast studio. When these two ladies sat down, almost two hours passed before either realized it. Paula said, "We went from neurodivergence to Ron Howard to levitating to foster care to premonitions...it was awesome!" Jessica is a beacon of storytelling, so their conversation took off and kept gaining momentum. Jessica Mathis (aka Divinity Rose) is an award-winning producer, screenwriter, director, comedian, and CEO of She Dreams Entertainment, a female-owned and operated entertainment company dedicated to creating female-forward content that embraces diversity and inclusion. Jessica has produced and performed in over 500 live events showcasing Kentucky artists and has worked on productions ranging from indie films to major television projects like American Idol. Her screenwriting projects have won festival awards and landed her as a finalist in prestigious fellowships, including Disney/ABC, Sundance Episodic Labs, and Ron Howard's Imagine Impact. Learn more about Jessica and get in contact with her here: https://shedreamscontent.com/.

Welcome to another episode of The Chief Strategy Officer Podcast! Today, we're tackling a topic that sits at the heart of every successful organization: purpose. For years, the question of what purpose an organization should hold has typically sat outside the auspices of the strategy office. It was the remit of the CEO or board, maybe corporate communications or the HR. But it is increasingly becoming a central strategic lever, especially as the success of strategy depends on activating ecosystem partners, employees, communities … and it is one we need to better understand.  How can companies define a purpose that isn't just a slogan but a real driver of strategic decisions? How does purpose impact employee motivation, customer engagement, and long-term competitive advantage? And most importantly, how can CSOs play a role in shaping and embedding purpose in a way that creates measurable business impact? To explore these questions, we're joined by David Zapata, Corporate Head of Strategy at Grupo Bancolombia, and Claudia Ludovisi, former head of strategy at Disney ABC, assistant Dean of Marketing and Strategy at Pepperdine Business School, who has done interest research into the role of purpose in strategy. Together, they share firsthand experiences and research-driven insights on how organizations can make purpose actionable, sustainable, and truly transformative. In this episode, we explore: Why purpose isn't just about branding—it should drive real business decisions. The biggest mistake companies make when defining their purpose. How to measure whether purpose is actually working inside your organization. The evolving role of AI in shaping personalized and scalable purpose-driven strategies. Insights and a step-by-step approach for crafting a purpose that aligns with strategy and capabilities for your organization. Whether you're refining your company's purpose or just starting to explore its role in strategy, this episode is packed with insights to help you take a more structured and impactful approach.Learn more about Outthinker's community of chief strategy officers - https://outthinkernetwork.com/Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/outthinker-networks Learn more about Outthinker's community of chief strategy officers - https://outthinkernetwork.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/outthinker-networks

This is an encore of our episode with the great director, Rob Marshall. He has made numerous films that have been honored with a total of 30 Academy Award nominations — winning 9 in all, including Best Picture for “Chicago,” which alone won a total of 6 of those Oscars. Also, for “Chicago,” Rob received the Directors Guild Award, and nominations for Best Director for the Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA awards. Additionally, he won Best Directorial Debut from the National Board of Review and the New York Film Critics Online, as well as the American Choreography Award.Most recently, Rob directed and produced the live-action feature, “The Little Mermaid” for Disney, starring Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy and Javier Bardem.Rob's other directorial achievements include multiple nominations for award-winning features like: “Memoirs of a Geisha,” “Nine,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” which went on to gross over 1 billion dollars worldwide, “Into the Woods,” and “Mary Poppins Returns.”Rob executive produced, directed, and choreographed the NBC TV event “Tony Bennett: An American Classic,” for which he won his second Directors Guild Award. He's also won 3 Emmys for Direction, Choreography, and Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special. He directed and choreographed the Disney/ABC movie musical “Annie,” which received 12 Emmy nominations and won the prestigious Peabody Award. For choreographing Annie, Rob also received an Emmy and an American Choreography Award.He's received the Humanitas Prize for co-writing Mary Poppins Returns, and other awards from the Art Directors Guild, the Cinema Audio Society, the Costume Designers Guild, as well as the Annie Award, the Hamilton Award, and the Chita Rivera Award.Rob's extensive stage work includes the Broadway productions of “Cabaret,” “Little Me,” “Victor/Victoria,” “Damn Yankees,” “She Loves Me,” “Company,” and “Kiss of the Spiderwoman.” He's been nominated six times for the Tony Award, and he's a George Abbott Award winner.For the record, Rob and I are both graduates of Taylor Allderdice High School here in Pittsburgh. Rob is also an alumni of Carnegie Mellon University's top-rated School of Drama.

MAGA and Rep Nancy Mace are celebrating Disney/ABC's settlement with Trump and refusal to fight for the First Amendment and freedom of the press, and declare 2025 “the year that corporate media apologies”. Popok invites Mace to be interviewed by Meidas and Legal AF to debate this depraved “apologies” vs. the First Amendment/Freedom of the Press doctrine. Get a 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month when you go to https://mintmobile.com/LEGALAF Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Townhall Review - December 21, 2024 Hugh Hewitt turns to Jason Smith, Missouri Representative and Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, on the need to deliver early on the Trump tax cuts if the GOP wants to keep the majority in 2016. Charlie Kirk turned to Patrick Bet-David for a look at Donald Trump’s return to the political stage, which has starkly contrasted his previous campaigns in 2016 and 2020. Trump’s approach this time feels fundamentally different, focused on winning and uniting allies—even critics. Hugh turns to Byron York of the Washington Examiner and weighs in on the $16 million settlement involving Disney/ABC and George Stephanopoulos. Mike Gallagher also addresses the settlement, framing it as evidence of dishonesty and bias in the legacy media. He argues the payout reflects years of lies and an effort to avoid accountability for misinformation. John Solomon and Lee Smith, author of Disappearing the President, discuss the erosion of free speech dating back to Trump’s removal from Twitter in 2021, how tactics born in the American liberal movement are influencing global politics, and the importance of restoring institutions like the FBI to serve the American people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a jammed packed edition of the full show this week with hosts T.J. Rives and Mike Gill going over the biggest sports media news, ratings and a great guest joins us, too on the "LWOS Media Podcast.!"The guys go over the mess for Netflix on their broadcast of the Mike Tyson - Jake Paul fight last Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mike expresses his disappointment in the production and T.J. has more on the technical meltdown the streamer had for hundreds of thousands, if not millions trying to see it. Still, the audience was UNREAL and what does it mean for the NFL on Christmas Day coming up?The guys also go over the wild weekend of finishes in the NFL and just how big the ratings were for the Chiefs/Bills on CBS, etc. from Sunday? And, what does it mean for the upcoming Sunday followed by Thanksgiving Day?Then, Joe Flint, media writer for the Wall Street Journal, joins the pod to discuss his breaking of the huge NBA media story that "Inside the NBA" will continue but on Disney/ABC starting next season and Joe has more on how it came about and what about the trade that Disney made with Warner bros/Discovery for the show?Finally, Mike and T.J. wrap with some more on the NBA's concerning lack of audience, and they look ahead to a huge weekend of College Football and the NFL, too.It's all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed for all great content on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's a jammed packed edition of the full show this week with hosts T.J. Rives and Mike Gill going over the biggest sports media news, ratings and a great guest joins us, too on the "LWOS Media Podcast.!"The guys go over the mess for Netflix on their broadcast of the Mike Tyson - Jake Paul fight last Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mike expresses his disappointment in the production and T.J. has more on the technical meltdown the streamer had for hundreds of thousands, if not millions trying to see it. Still, the audience was UNREAL and what does it mean for the NFL on Christmas Day coming up?The guys also go over the wild weekend of finishes in the NFL and just how big the ratings were for the Chiefs/Bills on CBS, etc. from Sunday? And, what does it mean for the upcoming Sunday followed by Thanksgiving Day?Then, Joe Flint, media writer for the Wall Street Journal, joins the pod to discuss his breaking of the huge NBA media story that "Inside the NBA" will continue but on Disney/ABC starting next season and Joe has more on how it came about and what about the trade that Disney made with Warner bros/Discovery for the show?Finally, Mike and T.J. wrap with some more on the NBA's concerning lack of audience, and they look ahead to a huge weekend of College Football and the NFL, too.It's all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed for all great content on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

In a wild twist to the uncertainty of Turner broadcasting's "Inside The NBA" pre-game and post-game show, it's now been traded to Disney/ABC over the weekend. And, T.J. Rives and Mike Gill are back to discuss it on the Monday edition "daily" on the podcast feedThe guys give their thoughts on why this happened, including the trading of some annual Big 12 football and basketball games from ESPN to Turner and other references to broadcasters being "traded" too? Also, do they keep the full studio team together with Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal?The guys will go in more depth tomorrow on the full podcast on this feed. So make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

In a wild twist to the uncertainty of Turner broadcasting's "Inside The NBA" pre-game and post-game show, it's now been traded to Disney/ABC over the weekend. And, T.J. Rives and Mike Gill are back to discuss it on the Monday edition "daily" on the podcast feedThe guys give their thoughts on why this happened, including the trading of some annual Big 12 football and basketball games from ESPN to Turner and other references to broadcasters being "traded" too? Also, do they keep the full studio team together with Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal?The guys will go in more depth tomorrow on the full podcast on this feed. So make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

If you've ever wondered why stories of women in midlife are so rare in movies and TV, you're not alone. In a landscape where male-centered narratives often take center stage, Laura Fischer (Co-President of director Paul Feig's feature film company Feigco) stands out as a force for change. In partnership with the iconic comedy director, Laura champions films anchored by funny women (think Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy and Leslie Jones) and helps showcase the work of diverse creators while balancing the complexities of family life and career with remarkable grace and determination.Join us as we delve into issues impacting women today, from societal expectations to the untapped potential of stories about older women, all through the lens of Laura's inspiring career. Laura's journey underscores the power of authentic storytelling and the importance of defining your own priorities amid the many roles we, as women, navigate. Here's what's on the table:Embracing failure as a normal part of creative and professional growth.Practical tips for managing the ever-elusive work-life balance as a mother and professional.Why prioritizing YOU—and the pursuits that ignite your passion—helps you best show up for the people you love and support.Post-divorce insights: successful co-parenting and the liberating freedom of prioritizing yourself and your work.Breaking free from the constraints of corporate life to unlock personal and creative freedom.The ongoing fight for representation of women over 40 in media and why more female voices in decision-making roles matter.A reminder that at every stage of life, you have the power to choose your own path.OUR GUEST: Laura is Co-President of Feigco Entertainment, where she and Paul Feig oversee the company's film and TV projects, currently including A Simple Favor 2 for Amazon. She also serves as CEO of Powderkeg, a content company dedicated to uplifting female, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC creators. Through Powderkeg, she has launched programs like Fuse, a short film initiative for emerging female directors, and Break the Room, focused on diverse writing talent. Previously, Laura led original series production at Yahoo! and worked on Emmy-winning projects at Disney-ABC. She is a member of the Producers Guild and the Television Academy.Want more Laura? Find more of her work at https://x.com/Feigco and https://powderkegmedia.com/ and follow her on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lcallen11/ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10895092/ Want more Hotter Than Ever? Subscribe to the Hotter Than Ever Substack to dive deeper. Find episode transcripts at www.hotterthaneverpod.com Follow us on:Instagram: @hotterthaneverpod TikTok: @hotterthaneverpod Youtube: @hotterthaneverpod Facebook:

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Rob Morhaim.   Rob Morhaim is President of Morhaim Media Consulting, a sought-after business communications firm. A former studio executive at Disney/ABC and Big Ticket/Paramount Television in Los Angeles, Rob Morhaim oversaw some of the biggest shows on daytime television including Live With Regis and Kelly and Judge Judy. Morhaim also created and Executive Produced one of the first online series for women, Momversation, which ran for over 500 episodes. Most recently, he was the Senior Executive Producer for the live morning talk show "You & Me This Morning" on WCIU-TV in Chicago. Morhaim Media Consulting works with everyone from veteran C-Suite executives to business professionals and young social media teams to improve their delivery of critical messaging to audiences large and small. MMC's unique one-on-one approach is specifically designed to incorporate skills performers use to create maximum impact for business people who need to deliver successful business presentations, media appearances, panel discussions, and more. Talking Points/Questions *     1.    What is your company Morhaim Media Consulting?2.    The difference in dealing with celebrities and everyday people.3.    What is your unique one-on-one approach?4.    What's the most common mistake business people face when delivering a presentation? What are some of the keys to delivering a compelling business message? 5.     Walk us through what you do in training. 6.    What's your best piece of advice for someone who is preparing for a job interview?7.    How do you prepare for an important business meeting?8.    Tips on surviving the small business world? #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are three shows too much for one episode? Not when two are long awaited comic book shows and the third has a tie to one of them! This week Chris and Steve take a look at The Penguin a spin off series from 2022's The Batman film The sequel to 2021's Wanda Vision: Agatha All Along And a new Procedural that caught our eye, High Potential starring Kaitlin Olson from The Mick and It's Always Sunny! It's a long episode, so buckle in and let's go!      

On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Steve Jones about:Growing up in Flushing, Queens, and getting involved in journalism and true crime at a young age while listening to police scannersCalling nightclubs as an intern at WPIX and doing mornings at WLIR after several station flipsJoining ABC radio, the challenges of working at a national news network, and the acquisition of ABC by DisneyThe transition from ABC News to Skyview NetworksNavigating the changing news industryThe importance of supporting independent content creatorsThe Impact of journalism in today's media landscapeThe value of mentors and the life-changing work of the Broadcasters Foundation of AmericaABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: As President and Chief Executive Officer of Skyview Networks, Steve Jones is responsible with leading Skyview's growth as a sales and technology company serving the broadcast radio and digital audio industries. Since joining Skyview Networks in April 2019.  Jones has led Skyview's expansion from 5,000 radio station relationships to more than 12,500.  These new business relationships range across news, weather, sports and music programming heard by millions of listeners who are prized by America's top advertisers.Previously, at The Walt Disney Company, Jones served as Vice President and General Manager for ABC Radio leading strategic planning, business development, programming and operations for ABC-branded audio content—covering news, entertainment, lifestyle and sports. During this period, ABC News Radio received dozens of awards for excellence in journalism and was the most listened to commercial radio service in America. With Jones in this role, Disney/ABC entered into a partnership with Skyview Networks in 2014 to create a stand-alone audio business for ABC News.Jones first joined ABC News as a writer in 1986 and was an early digital leader as Vice President of Programming and Operations for ABCNEWS.com, where he oversaw all content and production. During this time, Jones launched the first regularly scheduled webcast by a network, oversaw the launch of interactive web programming and co-produced ABC's online millennium coverage along with other special event programming. Under Jones' leadership, the ABCNEWS.com team won multiple awards including an Edward R. Murrow Award for “Best Network News” website and a Peabody Award for ABCNEWS.com's coverage of the 2001 terror attacks. Before his many roles inside ABC, Jones also worked as a radio newscaster, disc jockey, and television reporter.Throughout his career, Jones has been honored with multiple awards and recognized for his accomplishments. As a writer and producer for ABC News, his work won two Writers Guild of America (WGA) Awards and an Overseas Press Club Award. Additionally, he has been included on Radio Ink's annual “40 Most Powerful” broadcast executives list (2017, 2018, 2023), named “News Executive of the Year” twice by Radio & Records (2005, 2007), received the Ward L. Quaal Leadership Award from the Broadcasters Foundation of America (2017) and the First Amendment Service Award from the Radio Television News Directors Foundation (2017).Jones is a 2010 Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Fellow in the Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program and often speaks about media strategy for the audio business. He is on the Board of Directors for the Broadcasters Foundation of America and is on the Board of Trustees at Adelphi University, from which he possesses an undergraduate degree.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:Andrew KalbPeter JenningsLacey PetersonJohn OgleAlex HayesHilly CrystalMark SimoneRush LimbaughSean HannityAlan CombsRay WhiteDennis McNamaraJim KerrMeg GriffinVin ScelsaDennis McNamaraJoan JettBilly IdolKurt LoderBen ManilaLarry the DuckSeymour SteinHoward SternNancy AbramsonBob WaughDonna DonnaMel KarmazinFareed SuleimanJay ThomasRobin WilliamsChip CipollaRobin QuiversGary Delabate Pat EvansTim McCarthyScott HermanMerrilee CoxABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America's Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown's Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now & Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.Web: benztown.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: instagram.com/benztownradio Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review!

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Let's reminisce about the video games we played growing up. As a 90s kid, I remember going to my cousin's house to play Mario Bros, Duck Hunt, and when we were older - Mortal Kombat. Gaming is a whole new world now for kids and parents alike. 190.6 million Americans ages 5-90 play video games and 61% report playing a video game at least one hour per week. 90% of children play video games and are introduced to edutainment between the ages of 2 - 18. Today we're speaking with a pioneer in the video game industry who's leading with intention to create protocols and set boundaries where they're necessary. Patricia E. Vance is the president of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and has been with the company for over 20 years. She oversees the teams who assign age and content ratings to video games and apps. She also serves as founding chairperson of the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC), a non-profit that operates a ground-breaking global rating and age classification system for all things digital - games and apps. Pat is a member of the Board of Directors for the Family Online Safety Institute and the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. Pat spent 18 years at Disney/ABC, and served as Senior VP and GM of the ABC Internet Group where she led two video game joint ventures (Creative Wonders; OT Sports) and the management oversight of ABC.com, ABCNews.com, Oscar.com and Oprah.com. She holds a B.A. in International Relations/Russian from Washington University and is a mother of two daughters. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: esrb.org INSTAGRAM: @esrbratings FACEBOOK: /ESRBratings LINKEDIN: /esrb Press ESRB: ESRB To Begin Assigning “In-Game Purchases” Label To Physical Video Games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TDC Podcast topics - the DNC criticized for “building a wall” around their week long event, want a job with Kamala?  She's got 9 pronouns for you to choose from on the application, another sexually graphic book in public schools gets outed, ESPN fires NFL Countdown host Sam Ponder for “financial” reasons…that, or she didn't stick to the approved Disney/ABC way of group think, meet YouTuber and mom banger Chris Chan, and email

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Rob Morhaim.   Rob Morhaim is President of Morhaim Media Consulting, a sought-after business communications firm. A former studio executive at Disney/ABC and Big Ticket/Paramount Television in Los Angeles, Rob Morhaim oversaw some of the biggest shows on daytime television including Live With Regis and Kelly and Judge Judy. Morhaim also created and Executive Produced one of the first online series for women, Momversation, which ran for over 500 episodes. Most recently, he was the Senior Executive Producer for the live morning talk show "You & Me This Morning" on WCIU-TV in Chicago. Morhaim Media Consulting works with everyone from veteran C-Suite executives to business professionals and young social media teams to improve their delivery of critical messaging to audiences large and small. MMC's unique one-on-one approach is specifically designed to incorporate skills performers use to create maximum impact for business people who need to deliver successful business presentations, media appearances, panel discussions, and more. Talking Points/Questions *     1.    What is your company Morhaim Media Consulting?2.    The difference in dealing with celebrities and everyday people.3.    What is your unique one-on-one approach?4.    What's the most common mistake business people face when delivering a presentation? What are some of the keys to delivering a compelling business message? 5.     Walk us through what you do in training. 6.    What's your best piece of advice for someone who is preparing for a job interview?7.    How do you prepare for an important business meeting?8.    Tips on surviving the small business world? #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calling ALL parents and kids, this episode is for YOU! We are thrilled to have Jerry Kolber on this week's episode, creator and advocate for some of the most successful and beloved children's “edutainment” programming in the world. We chat with Jerry about his own struggles growing up within the traditional public education system, his interest and journey towards TV and other visual media, and to all his latest projects. Jerry has worked with HBO, E!, Bravo, Disney/ABC, Nat Geo, Discovery ID, MTV, Animal Planet, and A&E…wow! His current passions involve programs to help children around the world develop a love for curiosity and learning, especially in the fields of science, technology, and mathematics. Check out his shows on Disney + and Netflix, and don't forget his, not one, but two podcasts FOR KIDS! We've got a bonus episode of “Who Smarted?” on our podcast feed, go check it out.  We have loved watching and listening to Jerry's shows with our own families and hope you will listen to our conversation and then go check them out for yourself. Nat Geo on Disney +: Brain Games Netflix: Brain Child  Podcasts- “Who Smarted?” and “Mysteries About True Histories” Links: Jerry's BIO Linked In for Jerry FB: Who Smarted? Website: whosmarted.com Instagram: Who Smarted? Who Smarted? podcast Mysteries About True Histories podcast

The great director, Rob Marshall, has made numerous films that have been honored with a total of 30 Academy Award nominations — winning 9 in all, including Best Picture for “Chicago,” which alone won a total of 6 of those Oscars. Also, for “Chicago,” Rob received the Directors Guild Award, and nominations for Best Director for the Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA awards. Additionally, he won Best Directorial Debut from the National Board of Review and the New York Film Critics Online, as well as the American Choreography Award.  Most recently, Rob directed and produced the live-action feature, “The Little Mermaid” for Disney, starring Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy and Javier Bardem. Rob's other directorial achievements include multiple nominations for award-winning features like: “Memoirs of a Geisha,” “Nine,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” which went on to gross over 1 billion dollars worldwide, “Into the Woods,” and “Mary Poppins Returns.”Rob executive produced, directed, and choreographed the NBC TV event “Tony Bennett: An American Classic,” for which he won his second Directors Guild Award. He's also won 3 Emmys for Direction, Choreography, and Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special. He directed and choreographed the Disney/ABC movie musical “Annie,” which received 12 Emmy nominations and won the prestigious Peabody Award. For choreographing Annie, Rob also received an Emmy and an American Choreography Award. He's received the Humanitas Prize for co-writing Mary Poppins Returns, and other awards from the Art Directors Guild, the Cinema Audio Society, the Costume Designers Guild, as well as the Annie Award, the Hamilton Award, and the Chita Rivera Award.Rob's extensive stage work includes the Broadway productions of “Cabaret,” “Little Me,” “Victor/Victoria,” “Damn Yankees,” “She Loves Me,” “Company,” and “Kiss of the Spiderwoman.” He's been nominated six times for the Tony Award, and he's a George Abbott Award winner.For the record, Rob and I are both graduates of Taylor Allderdice High School here in Pittsburgh. Rob is also an alumni of Carnegie Mellon University's top-rated School of Drama.

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