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For F1 drivers, being in the right team at the right time is crucial. Competition for a seat in a leading car is fierce. Moving teams is career-defining decision, and not always one the driver can fully control.To negotiate the best deal available, and to organise the rest of their busy lives, drivers have mangers. They're a mix of agent and advisor - someone the driver trusts to help make decisions.Carlos Onoro, manager and older cousin of Williams driver Carlos Sainz, sits down with Christian Hewgill to explain his role, which involves far more than doing deals. He looks back on negotiating Carlos' move to Williams, and explains why maintaining good relationships are key to success.Read more about Carlos Onoro's job on F1.comF1 Explains LIVE at the Formula 1 British Grand PrixSpecial guest 1996 F1 World Champion Damon HillF1 Fanzone Stage | 1020 am | Saturday 4th JulySend questions to F1Explains@F1.com - we could make you part of the showListen to more official F1 podcastsIncredible personal stories on F1 Beyond The Grid - including Carlos SainzExpert race previews and reviews - right here on the F1 Nation podcast feed

For all of Brian's weird quirks, this is one of the weirdest. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast the guys are diving back into I Just Had Sex and getting GRANULAR with the video. First they pay tribute to Anne Schedeen of ALF fame and get a voice note from Alf himself! Plus they implore you to go check out the 1994 movie Clifford at your local theater this weekend where it's surely playing and Jorm's van gets some press! And then find out more about the freezing shoot for I Just Had Sex and how they found a way to make it even more unsexy and dangerous. And you'll never guess what Andy did on the bee...enjoy! Clifford “look at me like a human boy!” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9utcDoerr0 Watch Clifford for free! | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYzemPfFpXk A Lonely Island Member Bought This Sweet Dragon-Themed JDM Kei Van | Car and Driver | https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71633529/the-lonely-island-jorma-taccone-wrapped-kei-van Karata Guy | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqilum3Cnxc August Alsina - Why I Do It (Explicit) ft. Lil Wayne | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqojpZmDiTw Send us an email: thelonelyislandpod@gmail.com Send us a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/thelonelyisland Send us stuff: P.O. Box 4024 New York, NY 10185 Photos and everything else can be found by following us on Instagram @lonelymeyerspod (Not all the clips we mention are available online; some never even aired.) If you want to see more photos and clips follow us on Instagram @lonelymeyerspod. Send us an email! thelonelyislandpod@gmail.com Hims For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit /https://Hims.com/ISLAND for your free online visit. Willie's Remedy Willie's ships directly to your doorstep in 40+ states and has sold out 3 times in the first 6 months with over 300,000+ happy customers.So order now at https://drinkwillies.com and use code ISLAND for 20% off of your first order + free shipping on orders over $95, and live like a legend. AG1 Visit https://DRINKAG1.com/ISLAND to get a free Morning Person Hat and free AG1 Flavor Sampler in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription (an $82 value!). NPR Follow and play along to NPR's Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me! podcast – yes, that's actually what it's called. Good Chop Go to https://goodchop.com/podcast and use code 50island to get $50 off plus free shipping on your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arrow McLaren’s Christian Lundgaard joins Query & Company to recap his race at Road America on Sunday in which he found himself at the very end of the field early to leading the field to the checkered flag. Jake asks him how he’s feeling in the championship standings after his second win of the season while Alex Palou has a comfortable lead right now.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Driver for Two C Racing on the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, Cole Macedo joins Steve and Erin this week. They start of the show talking...California food, of course. They also discuss Coles season to date, driving for Wayne Johnson, his plans in the off season in Australia and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailEnergy consulting grew in line with the market for a decade. Flat. Unremarkable. Nobody paid attention.That changed. The market's now projected to grow 11% in 2026, and leverage for candidates with ops or technical backgrounds is higher than at any point in recent history.Japheth sits down with Namaan to break down what's driving the boom. Spoiler: it's not just the data center buildout you've been reading about.Whether you're hunting for your next role or you're a firm trying to win the talent war, this one's for you.Resources:Go deeper on the data:Want the full picture from the firms themselves? Watch our Energy & Utilities panel with the leaders driving this hiring waveCurious where energy consulting firms rank for 2026? Check out our Energy & Utilities rankingThat 11% growth number comes straight from Business Insider's reporting on AI's power demand surgeGo act on it:If you're still leading with sustainability credentials, Black Belt helps you reframe your profile around the implementation experience firms wantReady to see who's hiring right now? Browse open energy consulting roles on our job boardConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

For decades, colleges and universities have treated the financial aid office as a dense, back-office administrative function—a labyrinth of tax-code-like regulations to be managed out of sight. But as higher education faces a stark demographic cliff and intense competition for shrinking student cohorts, this legacy mindset is proving fatal. In this episode of An Educated Guest, host Todd Zipper sits down with Robert Heil, CEO of Financial Aid Services (FAS), to discuss why financial aid is actually the chief influencer of student yield and freshman retention.Robert breaks down the hidden risks threatening institutional survival today, highlighting a critical staffing crisis where more than half of all financial aid offices across the United States are operating at 75% capacity or less. He shares sobering data from the field, noting that under-resourced schools that fell out of Title IV compliance in 2025 faced an average of $750,000 in fines, fees, and penalties. Beyond compliance, Robert reveals the exact statistical timeline of student behavior, explaining why delaying a financial aid package past a two-week window drastically slashes a university's enrollment success.The conversation also goes macro, tackling the incoming July 1st aggregate loan limits for graduate programs and the potential of Workforce Pell to fund short-term job readiness. Finally, Robert shares his "Secretary of Education" wish list, explaining how dismantling the 120-year-old Carnegie unit framework could finally spark a wave of modern, affordable, competency-based innovation across higher education. Tune in to learn how forward-thinking institutions are leveraging financial aid as a service to drive net tuition revenue and secure operational stability.

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The story was always there. It just took the right storytellers to find it. That's the central lesson of Formula 1: Drive to Survive, and it's the same one B2B marketers keep missing. Michael Londgren, CMO at Responsive, joins us to unpack why Drive to Survive is one of the best modern case studies in brand building, and what it teaches us about storytelling, category creation, and why the best product doesn't always win. Together, we dig into why optimizing for serendipity beats optimizing for control, why nobody actually cares about your product features, and why treating marketing as a favor to your team might be the most expensive executive mistake of all. About our guest, Michael Londgren Michael Londgren is CMO at Responsive, the category leader in strategic response management - helping companies win more business with faster, trusted responses to RFPs, security questionnaires, and due diligence requests. He joined the company when it was still known as RFPIO and helped lead its rebrand and category creation strategy. Before that, he held senior marketing roles at DocuSign and Ariba. He's also a committed McLaren fan and a reluctant F1 convert who has since gone fully down the rabbit hole. What B2B Marketers Can Learn From Formula 1: Drive to Survive The story was always there — your job is to find it. F1 racing existed for decades before Drive to Survive. The rivalries, the drama, the characters - none of it was invented. What changed was that someone decided to actually tell the story. Ian's point is direct: "In B2B, we do the same exact thing where we just make excuses for ourselves about how boring we are. It's not boring to the people whose life's work it is." Michael connects it to the 15,000 SaaS solutions all competing for a slot in a company's stack of roughly 30: "If you're a standard B2B marketer doing the standard B2B things in a sea of 15,000 competitors, you're not gonna win." The brands that break through aren't the ones with the best features - they're the ones who found a human story worth telling. Don't brief your way to authenticity. Go find the story. Optimize for serendipity, not control. When Drive to Survive's producers started filming, they didn't know what the show would look like. They didn't know if teams would open up. They didn't know what rivalries would emerge. Season 1 was imperfect, messy, and completely riveting. Ian draws the line to B2B: "What people do is they don't do that, because they want to optimize for control. Whereas optimizing for serendipity is a far better strategy." B2B marketing teams script every word, engineer every answer, and then wonder why nobody engages. Michael connects it to something he learned from Keith Krach, co-founder of Ariba: "Luck is when opportunity meets preparation." The grind is still required — you just can't design the outcome. Sometimes the thing that makes the show is the character you didn't plan on finding. Nobody cares about your product. They care about value. Michael puts it plainly: "Let's be honest, nobody cares about the product. They don't." Drive to Survive runs eight seasons and barely covers how the cars actually work. The engineering matters enormously. But it's not the story. The story is the drivers, the rivalries, the decisions, and what it costs to win. Michael connects it directly to Responsive's rebrand from RFPIO: "RFPIO is very product focused. Responsive is a higher value, more interesting concept. Everyone wants to be responsive. That's an aspiration." The lesson for any B2B brand: lead with what the value unlocks, back it with customer voices, and let the product prove itself rather than trying to prove it upfront. Marketing is a strategic imperative, not a favor. Ian heard something on a recent shoot that stuck with him: a senior executive said, "Anything to help marketing." It sounds generous. It's actually the wrong frame entirely. "You're not helping marketing," Ian says. "You're doing the thing that is strategically imperative for our business." He identifies three people any audience most wants to hear from: the CEO (who sets the vision), customers (who validate the value), and anyone inside the organization who happens to be genuinely interesting. Michael adds the Responsive example - a team member who started small-group Coffee Chats with customers, grew them to hundreds of regulars, and became a mini-celebrity in their community: "Identifying who really resonates and putting investment behind that person. That's it." "The future of marketing is customer success — how customers are getting value — and bringing that to life authentically. Back to Drive to Survive: authentic human storytelling within the context of high-stakes racing. That combination is a winning combination." — Michael Londgren Time Stamps [1:33] Meet Michael Londgren, CMO at Responsive [2:25] Why Formula 1: Drive to Survive? [4:15] What Is Drive to Survive, and How Did It Change F1? [6:45] Were You an F1 Fan Before the Show? [8:19] Favorite Team and Driver: McLaren and Lando Norris [11:49] Start With the Easiest Path Into a Story [18:49] Marketing Lesson #1: Without Characters, Your Story Is Already Dead [19:15] Reframing "RFP Teams" as Strategic Response Management [22:00] Marketing Lesson #2: Optimize for Serendipity, Not Control [25:41] Luck Is When Opportunity Meets Preparation [38:19] Brand Story, Product Story, Customer Story — They're Not the Same [29:28] Marketing Lesson #3: Nobody Cares About Your Product [32:37] The Mistakes Drive to Survive Made in Season 1 [34:16] Stop Obsessing Over Launches - Build for the Long Haul [40:37] How to Win in a Sea of 15,000 SaaS Competitors [40:54] Win as a Team, Not Just the Driver [42:26] Marketing Lesson #4: Marketing Is a Strategic Imperative, Not a Favor [47:45] The Three People Your Audience Always Wants to Hear From [49:38] Finding Your Internal Stars: The Coffee Chats Story [50:43] Final Thoughts + Responsive.io Links Connect with Michael on LinkedIn Learn more about Responsive About Remarkable! Remarkable! is created by the team at Caspian Studios, the premier B2B Podcast-as-a-Service company. Caspian creates both nonfiction and fiction series for B2B companies. If you want a fiction series check out our new offering - The Business Thriller - Hollywood style storytelling for B2B. Learn more at CaspianStudios.com. In today's episode, you heard from Ian Faison (CEO of Caspian Studios) and Meredith Gooderham (Head of Production). Remarkable was produced this week by Meredith Gooderham, edited by Jon Goldberg, and our theme song is "Solomon" by FALAK. Create something remarkable. Rise above the noise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 23rd 2026 - All of the highlights from Tuesday's show in one complete podcast. We're getting a Slip N Slide! Plus how is Jersey Mike's the #1 fast food? Jackie is "overcommitting" on the babysitting duties, and it's day one of Driver's Ed! Plus the Dish, Dad Joke and more!

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Davey Hearn Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest William marks 44th birthday as royals celebrate Fathers Day Driver killed in Bedford train crash named CCTV shows moments leading up to arrest in Edinburgh anti Muslim attacks probe Starmer considers political future as calls to quit mount Wowcher extremely sorry for crocodile attack email Signs grow that Starmer will set out timetable to resign as mood in government shifts Gwynedd pupils describe being made to eat dog biscuits off floor US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland David Hockney Low key funeral held for giant of the art world

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland David Hockney Low key funeral held for giant of the art world Wowcher extremely sorry for crocodile attack email Signs grow that Starmer will set out timetable to resign as mood in government shifts Davey Hearn Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest Gwynedd pupils describe being made to eat dog biscuits off floor Starmer considers political future as calls to quit mount Driver killed in Bedford train crash named William marks 44th birthday as royals celebrate Fathers Day CCTV shows moments leading up to arrest in Edinburgh anti Muslim attacks probe

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Starmer considers political future as calls to quit mount Davey Hearn Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest David Hockney Low key funeral held for giant of the art world CCTV shows moments leading up to arrest in Edinburgh anti Muslim attacks probe William marks 44th birthday as royals celebrate Fathers Day Signs grow that Starmer will set out timetable to resign as mood in government shifts Gwynedd pupils describe being made to eat dog biscuits off floor Driver killed in Bedford train crash named US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland Wowcher extremely sorry for crocodile attack email

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Davey Hearn Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest Starmer considers political future as calls to quit mount Driver killed in Bedford train crash named William marks 44th birthday as royals celebrate Fathers Day CCTV shows moments leading up to arrest in Edinburgh anti Muslim attacks probe David Hockney Low key funeral held for giant of the art world US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland Gwynedd pupils describe being made to eat dog biscuits off floor Signs grow that Starmer will set out timetable to resign as mood in government shifts Wowcher extremely sorry for crocodile attack email

Supply chain technology is evolving rapidly, but cargo criminals are moving even faster. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton and Scott DeGroot are joined by Krenar Komoni (Founder & CEO of Tive) and Fernando Boom (Director of Transportation at Venture Metals +) to break down the massive shift from physical yard thefts to sophisticated, identity-based freight fraud. Fernando shares a thrilling firsthand account of how a family road trip turned into a real-time recovery mission for a hijacked $240,000 shipment of copper. While the driver successfully bypassed the physical bolt seals, covert tracking technology thwarted the heist and led to a first-degree felony arrest. Krenar pairs this narrative with over a decade of visibility expertise, unpacking how modern criminals leverage AI, chameleon carriers, fraudulent MC numbers, and double brokering to vanish with high-value freight. Moving past a reactive postmortem claims model, the panel outlines a definitive blueprint for proactive, layered defense. They explore how real-time telemetry, including route deviation alerts and light sensors, empowers logistics teams to stop fraud mid-transit. Scott DeGroot concludes by highlighting the critical enterprise costs of cargo loss, challenging shippers to audit their networks, tighten dock-level verifications, and eliminate the weak links that bad actors exploit. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro (02:38) Meet Venture Metals and Tive leaders (03:53) Art shows and World Cup picks (06:04) Venture Metals recycling and logistics role (07:37) Tive delivers real-time shipment visibility (09:28) Fraud tactics driving cargo theft surge (16:29) Layered alerts detect theft in transit (23:03) Prepare before theft happens, not after (24:03) Light alerts trigger copper theft investigation (26:11) Telemetry exposes route diversion and deception (27:52) Alerts only matter when teams respond (30:19) Police intercept truck at Wichita Falls (31:24) Driver bypasses seal but gets caught (32:47) Trust data and involve law enforcement (36:10) Technology helps monitor risky driver behavior (38:16) Build six layers of cargo security (44:29) Use Tive before theft strikes (47:22) Resources for protecting high-value shipments Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Krenar Komoni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/komoni/ Connect with Fernando Boom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-boom-a06513372/ Connect with Scott DeGroot: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-degroot-4600368/ Learn more about Venture Metals +: https://venturemet.com/ Learn more about Tive: https://www.tive.com/ Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/ WEBINAR- AI that moves at velocity: Cut through latency with agentic workflows: https://bit.ly/4x4626t This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/240k-shipment-saved-venture-metals-realtime-rescue-1599 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reclaiming the Driver's Seat: Operational Engineering for Service Entrepreneurs with Jillian BaileyIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Jillian Bailey, the founder of Inspired Growth, to dismantle the systemic operational chaos that frequently caps the revenue and sanity of service-based business owners. Jillian, a veteran corporate architect and systems designer, specializes in helping founders transition out of the exhausting "freedom trap"—the painful irony of leaving a corporate job to achieve lifestyle flexibility, only to become the most overworked, manual operator in their own enterprise. This conversation provides an essential operational roadmap for consultants, agency owners, and service professionals who are ready to eliminate decision fatigue, build automated standard operating procedures, and transition their companies into self-sustaining corporate assets that scale predictably without their daily physical intervention.The Architecture of Order: Systematizing Client Journeys and Eliminating Technical FrictionThe primary constraint strangling the valuation of a scaling service enterprise is almost always the founder's tendency to treat every operational task as a unique, high-touch event that requires their personal approval. Jillian Bailey notes that running an organization without documented workflows inevitably forces the executive team into a cycle of constant, reactive firefighting, which destroys cognitive capacity and introduces massive friction into customer-facing operations. True enterprise scalability is achieved when leadership steps away from the daily minutiae to conduct an honest, top-down audit of the company's ecosystem—mapping out every distinct process from initial lead generation to long-term client onboarding. By transforming fragmented knowledge into clean, repeatable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), business owners remove personal bias from the frontline, ensuring that the brand delivers a uniform premium experience while dramatically reducing administrative friction.Transitioning an enterprise away from founder-dependency requires a disciplined, non-negotiable dedication to leveraging data-driven technology stacks and automated payment pipelines. Many service providers accumulate severe operational debt by attempting to manage complex scheduling, multi-system client communication, and monthly invoicing manually, assuming that software integration is a luxury reserved only for larger corporations. Real-world profit optimization is unlocked when an organization systematically connects tools like Calendly, Dubsado, and Zapier to automate back-office admin tasks, building a resilient digital infrastructure that moves client delivery along automatically. When independent software modules handle these repetitive pipelines in the background, the business naturally minimizes transaction errors, protects its gross margins against inflation, and frees the internal workforce to focus purely on high-yield strategic initiatives.Sustaining this optimized momentum demands that executive leadership actively cultivate a transparent corporate culture that normalizes behavioral vulnerability and rejects the toxic, un-scalable myth of the perfect founder. When corporate managers hide internal bottlenecks or attempt to absorb operational errors out of fear, it creates silent cracks in the business infrastructure that eventually lead to severe team attrition and severe leadership burnout. Establishing clear, high-accountability feedback loops and celebrating transparent, honest error reporting allows corporate teams to address underlying system failures rather than masking immediate symptoms. When an enterprise synthesizes this authentic communication philosophy with empirical operational diagnostics—such as comprehensive efficiency audits—the business naturally expands its enterprise value. This proactive governance converts the corporate asset from a time-consuming job into a highly automated, passive engine designed to predictably fund the lifestyle of its owner.About Jillian BaileyJillian Bailey is the Founder and Chief Operations Consultant of Inspired Growth, and a premier authority on systems engineering and lifestyle restoration for overwhelmed service entrepreneurs. Drawing from a deep background in corporate lifecycle dynamics, workflow design, and operational psychology, Jillian specializes in helping high-performing founders replace chaotic daily firefighting with permanent, scalable infrastructure. She is a dedicated advisor focused on helping business leaders establish clear operational boundaries, implement high-yield automation, and reclaim true professional autonomy.About Inspired GrowthInspired Growth is an elite corporate consulting and operations advisory firm designed to help small-to-mid-sized service enterprises transition from chaotic, founder-dependent models into structured corporate assets. The firm specializes in delivering comprehensive business ecosystem audits, custom SOP development, automated tech stack integration, and white-glove fractional management services. Through proprietary strategic systems like the Efficiency Audit Quiz, Inspired Growth enables organizations to eliminate administrative bottlenecks, improve client retention, and secure sustainable, scalable profit margins.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeInspired Growth Official Website: inspired-growth.comKey Episode HighlightsThe Freedom Trap Framework: Analyzing why service entrepreneurs unconsciously exchange corporate structures for exhausting, high-volume operational self-employment.The Architecture of Predictable SOPs: Crafting simple, repeatable Standard Operating Procedures to eliminate decision fatigue and streamline team delegation pipelines.The 5-Stage Business Diagnostic Evaluation: Jillian's precise operational method to calm immediate fire fighting, zoom out, and systematically clean up backend workflow debt.Normalizing the "Dirty Secrets" of Scale: Overcoming executive burnout by establishing transparent workplace communication and embracing vulnerability across all management lines.Backend Automation Loops: Leveraging optimized tech integrations across scheduling, data tracking, and customer relationship management to insulate business profit margins.ConclusionThe conversation with Jillian Bailey reinforces that true operational freedom is a direct downstream result of structural precision and data-driven system architecture rather than pure manual hustle. By standardizing internal corporate governance, removing process friction from the frontline, and focusing ruthlessly on automated systems, service leaders can safely transform a volatile, time-consuming business into a highly structured, self-sustaining corporate asset.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

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A headline in the Utah News Dispatch this morning reads, "When teens drive less, they don't register to vote." And now, civic groups are trying to adapt to changing trends as they work to "get out the vote." This is such an interesting correlation, but it's not the only reason. Even if the rates of teen driver's licenses weren't falling, data show that registration rates among the youngest voters continue to fall. What can be done to reverse this trend?

Why do some businesses thrive while others struggle to survive, even when demand is strong? Is access to capital the missing piece? On this episode of Inside Voices, Georgia Goldburn sits down with Mark Hayles of Better Local Capital to discuss entrepreneurship, economic equity, and the barriers many small business owners face when seeking funding. Together, they explore how access to working capital impacts business growth, why childcare is a critical part of Connecticut's economic infrastructure, and what it will take to create more opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs. The conversation also examines Better Local Capital's CT Childcare Working Capital Financing program, the unique financial realities of childcare businesses, and why investing in providers is an investment in families, workforce participation, and local economies.

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Rebuilding Trucking: Phil Couch on Bringing Back Camaraderie in the Industry | Lead Pedal Podcast Has the trucking industry lost some of the camaraderie that once made it special? In this episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast, Bruce Outridge sits down with Phil Couch at the Woodstock Truck Show to discuss the importance of rebuilding relationships, professionalism, and pride within the trucking industry. From helping fellow drivers on the road to creating a stronger sense of community at truck shows and industry events, Phil shares his thoughts on how trucking can regain the respect and unity that helped build the profession. Join us for an insightful conversation about the future of trucking, industry culture, mentorship, and why bringing back camaraderie may be the key to strengthening the industry for the next generation. #LeadPedalPodcast #TruckingIndustry #WoodstockTruckShow #TruckDrivers #ProfessionalDrivers At Bison – They Put Safety First! Bison's "Right to Decide" Policy gives every Driver their ultimate protection. Drivers make the final decision if it is safe to drive and Bison actively encourages Driver's use of this policy.    You can learn more about Bison and the opportunities available at www.bisondriving.com   or call 1-800-527-5781 @BisonTransport #bisontransport     Get The Best Truck Parts for Your Truck at Chrome Supply Warehouse Chrome Supply Warehouse has the best selection of chrome and truck parts in Ontario Canada. Located in Belleville Ontario on the North side of the Highway with lots of truck parking makes it a great place to stop. Stop in for a break or to check on their cool interior, exterior, and custom parts. Learn more online at www.chromesupplywarehouse.com    Keep Money In Your Pocket With RS2000 Tax Consultants Have you heard of RS2000 Tax Services offering accounting services throughout Ontario? The firm specializes in truck drivers, owner operators, and farm based businesses. Work with people who know exactly what operators in your industry require to be profitable. Learn more at www.RS2000tax.com or call 1-800-304-3986   About the Podcast The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers helps truck drivers improve their truck driving careers, trucking businesses as owner operators, CDL skills, find trucking jobs, and offer trucking career tips. Learn about the trucking benefits and salaries as a professional truck driver through interviews and tips related to the North American Trucking Industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a Canadian based trucking podcast focused on trucking in Ontario, Canada. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST- The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartradio, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening! The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking equipment information, event coverage, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  Join The Lead Pedal Fan Club where are loyal fans get first chance at specials, discounts on merchandise and much more.The club is free to join and you can learn more at www.theleadpedalfanclub.com  LISTEN TO LEAD PEDAL RADIO with music and entertainment with a trucking theme at www.LeadPedalRadio.com     

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Bedford train crash What we we know so far as union warns of serious injuries Zelensky stripped of Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit Zoo worker jumped into crocodile enclosure to save injured boy Italys Meloni says Trump made up story that she begged him for photo at G7 Family plans applause tribute for Scotland fan who died at World Cup Edinburgh airport evacuated over suspicious package PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit Passengers describe how Bedford train crash unfolded Woman who saved boy at Cambridgeshire crocodile zoo is praised Driver dead and 33 passengers seriously injured in Bedford train collision

NASCAR takes on a new circuit in a new city - will it live up to the billing? We discuss the inaugural San Diego race, along with the latest NASCAR News - including Penske taking a talented young driver from a rival organization. The Rundown:- Pocono - Denny keeps on rolling- Is Denny's motivation internal, external, or both?- Pocono Ratings- Hauler Livestream - Barney is back...and so are the ducks!- NASCAR News:- The Wood Brothers sign Jesse Love away from RCR and Chevy- Chris Beuscher signs a new deal- Jimmie Johnson joining the TNT broadcast- Ford and NASCAR are putting on a race...somewhere. But who needs details, really?- Sponsor News- The Race Team Aliance is apparently still a thing, and now Denny Hamlin is involved- San Diego! Our Paint Scheme Preview and PicksFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!

No Driver, No Problem: Inside The Rise Of Waymo Driverless cars are no longer a futuristic experiment but are already picking up passengers in cities across the country. We look at how the fast expanding rideshare company Waymo works, why some people trust it more than human drivers and the questions that remain as autonomous vehicles become part of everyday life. Guests:  Grayson Brulte, Founder, The Road to Autonomy & Co-Founder, Autonomy AI Ashim Bose, Professor of Artificial Intelligence & Product Management, University of Texas at Dallas  Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah discuss if Formula 1 is broken...and if Carlos Sainz's fix is one of many possibilities. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah dive into one of the wildest ideas in Formula One: what if drivers had to switch teams every few races? Inspired by Carlos Sainz's suggestion, the discussion gets into the biggest question in modern F1 — is the sport still too dependent on the car, or can the driver be brought back to the center of the championship? The conversation explores how much of Formula One is about engineering, team politics, brand identity, and raw driver talent. From Lewis Hamilton's resurgence at Ferrari to the dominance of Red Bull, the hosts debate whether equal cars, simpler machinery, shorter setup time, and reduced in-season development would create more exciting racing. They also compare F1 with MotoGP, IndyCar, WRC, and Formula 2, asking what Formula One could learn from other motorsport categories. This is a fun, high-energy, and opinionated deep dive into the future of Formula One — and whether the sport should lean more toward spectacle, fairness, or engineering excellence. The episode also features reactions to fan comments and plenty of back-and-forth on some seriously outrageous ideas, including reverse grids, equal engines, and even team-wide driver rotation. If you love Formula One debates, racing opinions, and bold takes on how to make the sport more entertaining, this episode is for you.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Family plans applause tribute for Scotland fan who died at World Cup Bedford train crash What we we know so far as union warns of serious injuries Italys Meloni says Trump made up story that she begged him for photo at G7 Passengers describe how Bedford train crash unfolded Driver dead and 33 passengers seriously injured in Bedford train collision Zoo worker jumped into crocodile enclosure to save injured boy PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit Zelensky stripped of Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit Woman who saved boy at Cambridgeshire crocodile zoo is praised Edinburgh airport evacuated over suspicious package

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Zelensky stripped of Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit Passengers describe how Bedford train crash unfolded Bedford train crash What we we know so far as union warns of serious injuries PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit Zoo worker jumped into crocodile enclosure to save injured boy Woman who saved boy at Cambridgeshire crocodile zoo is praised Driver dead and 33 passengers seriously injured in Bedford train collision Italys Meloni says Trump made up story that she begged him for photo at G7 Edinburgh airport evacuated over suspicious package Family plans applause tribute for Scotland fan who died at World Cup

Driver's What's Your Worth. Most truck drivers really don't know what they are worth. Most will tell you when asked, A mileage rate. This is the mentality, carriers have created so drivers think they can make a crazy amount of money. In reality, a trucker is really worth what a standard or more a driver can make in an annual salary. Tune in and hear the rest on TalkCDL trucking Podcast. Driver's What's Your Worth NCI Trucking – One of the best carriers looking for drivers for company drivers and lease drivers Truck Parking Club – When you need a parking space for that Big Rig, Truck Parking Club has you resting in seconds Carter Lumber Local Trucking Jobs – Employing Truckers that want to be home every Day Summar Financial Your Cash Flow Starts Here http://Truckinginsuranceguy.com For an insurance agent with old fashion values, call 507-884-1312 Top Ten Most Dangerous Trucking Companies Wide Open Road Compliance LLC https://talkcdl.com/i-would-never-driver-for-these-carriers/ Truckers and all we want to tell your story Contact Ruthann@TalkCDL.com or Troy@TalkCDL.com and tell us what you want to talk about. Whether you are a trucker or a carrier, we want to put your story out there for our viewers. Driver's What's Your Worth

Have you ever looked closely at your Tennessee driver's license? There might be something surprising in the fine print. Curious Nashville listener Sam Barocas used his microscope to find it. And then he asked:Why is there a microscopic typo on the Tennessee driver's license?In some instances — likely on millions of licenses — a thin ribbon of text reads “The VolunDeer State.” With a ‘d.'Among the theories: It's a genuine mistake. It's an intentional security feature. It's an easter egg tucked in by a mischievous designer. WPLN's Justin Barney helps Curious Nashville get to the bottom of this mystery. 

After Miranda: One Mother's Journey Living With Loss After the sudden death of her daughter, journalist Danielle Crittenden found herself questioning nearly everything she thought she knew about grief. We explore what loss and grief look like when it doesn't follow any sort of timeline.   Guest: Danielle Crittenden, Journalist & Author, Dispatches from Grief: A Mother's Journey Through the Unthinkable   No Driver, No Problem: Inside The Rise Of Waymo Driverless cars are no longer a futuristic experiment but are already picking up passengers in cities across the country. We look at how the fast expanding rideshare company Waymo works, why some people trust it more than human drivers and the questions that remain as autonomous vehicles become part of everyday life. Guests:  Grayson Brulte, Founder, The Road to Autonomy & Co-Founder, Autonomy AI Ashim Bose, Professor of Artificial Intelligence & Product Management, University of Texas at Dallas Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Nailing the Apex Adam Wylde and Tim Hauraney discuss, 00:00 Checking in on the World Cup! 08:41 Lewis Hamilton's hidden advantage 19:37 What is holding Mercedes back? 29:24 Haas looking at their options 35:35 Possible Driver movement Follow Nailing the Apex on TikTok, Instagram and Youtube! Instagram - @nailingtheapex TikTok - @nailingtheapex Youtube - @NTAPod Follow Tim Hauraney on Twitter / X: @TimHauraney Follow Adam Wylde on Twitter / X: @AdamWylde Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Follow us on Twitter (X): @sdpnsports Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports For general inquiries, email: info@sdpn.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the headlines today, the Tuk-Tuk driver involved in the death of a British boxer has surrendered to authorities, in more irresponsible driving news a bus driver has admitted to drinking before his vehicle overturned injuring 25 people, then, three murder suspects decided the event of their arrest was worthy of live-streaming, in ASEAN News they are eating the cats in Vietnam, or at least they tried to as hundreds of felines have been rescued from a meat trafficking ring, and as a palate cleanser to send you off into your weekend we have a heartwarming story of technology being used to support Thailand's sea turtle population.

Hematopoietic stem cells make blood across the lifespan, but they do not all behave the same way. Stephanie Xie, Ph.D., Scientist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, examines how these rare cells self-renew, differentiate, and respond to inflammatory stress, asking whether differences in the stem cell pool help explain why aging affects people so differently. Xie identifies two hematopoietic stem cell subsets, including one that retains inflammatory memory after stress recovery, and connects this state to aging, clonal hematopoiesis, sickle cell disease, post-COVID recovery, and mortality risk markers in blood. Her research also raises questions about whether targeting the inflammatory environment, including through GLP-1 receptor agonists or metformin, could help mitigate clonal hematopoiesis. Understanding these patterns could clarify how inflammation shapes blood production, cancer risk, and immune health over time. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 41406]

Hematopoietic stem cells make blood across the lifespan, but they do not all behave the same way. Stephanie Xie, Ph.D., Scientist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, examines how these rare cells self-renew, differentiate, and respond to inflammatory stress, asking whether differences in the stem cell pool help explain why aging affects people so differently. Xie identifies two hematopoietic stem cell subsets, including one that retains inflammatory memory after stress recovery, and connects this state to aging, clonal hematopoiesis, sickle cell disease, post-COVID recovery, and mortality risk markers in blood. Her research also raises questions about whether targeting the inflammatory environment, including through GLP-1 receptor agonists or metformin, could help mitigate clonal hematopoiesis. Understanding these patterns could clarify how inflammation shapes blood production, cancer risk, and immune health over time. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 41406]

Rideshare Rodeo Podcast presents...  THE LAST MiLE (June 17, 2026) TOPICS: Curri Driver App Bidding Curri Route Drivers Being Onboarded Nationwide Cuddling Companions (is this even real) Rideshare Rodeo Brand & Podcast: https://linktr.ee/RideshareRodeo   

WBS: One Big Crappy Day #366 -- The gang is at it again. Brimstone is joined by his wing-man Alex DaPonte and his wife Danielle as they chat about the stye in Brim's eye, how he had an annoying and crappy day, and why he was right this past week. They chat about Cities that sound fake but are real, how Big Bird was supposed to be on the doomed shuttle Challenger, and the new Tennessee law stating that they require proof of citizenship as well as proficiency in English language to obtain a Driver's License. They discuss the Alphabet squad, all the newly added letters, and the massive collection of their flags. Brim explains what gets Within Brim's Skin.

In this episode of "The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas," hosts Bela Musits and Mike Wasserman sit down with Gorm Tuxen, a remarkable entrepreneur whose journey began when he moved from Denmark to the United States to start a furniture distribution business. Today, Gorm leads several successful global companies specializing in high-level security and technology. He is also the author of the insightful book, Immigrant Entrepreneurship in America.Gorm shares his unique perspective on the intersection of immigration and business, explaining how the experience of moving to a new country can instill a "survival" mindset that fuels entrepreneurial success. He discusses the statistical significance of immigrant-led businesses in the U.S. and why this group often finds unique opportunities in the market.The conversation dives deep into practical business strategies, where Gorm offers clear advice on B2B sales, growth, and development. He breaks down his approach to building and scaling companies, emphasizing the importance of solving actual problems for customers rather than just selling products.Key Discussion Points:The Immigrant Mindset: How the challenges of starting over in a new country can create a resilient and driven entrepreneurial spirit.Transitioning from Distribution to Tech: Gorm's evolution from furniture distribution to managing global security and technology firms.B2B Sales Strategies: Insights into high-level business-to-business sales and how to build long-term value for clients.Scaling and Growth: Practical tips on expanding a business globally and managing multiple companies.The "Problem-First" Approach: Why understanding the customer's core problem is more important than the initial product idea.Entrepreneurship as a Driver of Innovation: Exploring the dynamic relationship between entrepreneurship and the broader American economy.Whether you are a seasoned business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone interested in the cultural impact of immigration on innovation, Gorm Tuxen provides a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Join Bela Musits and Mike Wasserman for this fascinating look at what it takes to forge an unconventional path to success.Connect with The Unconventional Path:Our podcast is now available on YouTube. Simply search for "The Unconventional Path" to subscribe and never miss an episode.We're always on the lookout for interesting guests to feature on our show. If you know someone who has an inspiring story, unique perspective, or valuable expertise to share, please let us know. We're eager to connect with potential guests who can bring fresh insights and engaging conversations to our audience.We also love hearing from our listeners! Your questions, comments, and suggestions are incredibly valuable to us. Send us an email at bela.and.mike@gmail.com with your thoughts, and we'll do our best to address them in a future episode. Whether you have a question about a specific topic, feedback on a recent episode, or ideas for future content, we want to hear from you. Your engagement helps us shape the show and deliver content that resonates with our listeners.Thanks for listening,Bela and MikeSEO Search Terms:Immigrant entrepreneurship, Gorm Tuxen, B2B sales strategies, global business growth, security and technology innovation, Bela Musits, Mike Wasserman, The Unconventional Path podcast, entrepreneurship advice, business development tips, immigrant business success stories, scaling a tech company, furniture distribution business, innovation stories, entrepreneurship book.

For decades, the field focused on the plaques and tangles of misfolded proteins that show up in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other disorders. The natural assumption was that if you could design a drug to clear out that gunk, you could save the brain. But so far, that bet hasn't paid off.Now, researchers are taking a big step back and asking whether the plaques aren't a culprit, but rather a clue pointing to something more fundamental going wrong in our brain cells as we age? Put another way, why do our brains get jammed up with these junk proteins in the first place?Today's guest, chemical engineer and geneticist Monther Abu-Remaileh, is one of the researchers working hard to answer that question. His research goes deep on a tiny cellular structure called the lysosome, little sacs filled with acid and enzymes that break down worn-out proteins and cellular debris. The lysosome is like a sustainable recycling center for a major city, managing waste streams, recycling raw materials, and coordinating with the rest of the cell to keep things running – and when it breaks down, the whole cell starts to fail. Among other accomplishments, Abu-Remaileh, a member of the Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience Steering Committee, has developed clever techniques for probing the lysosome that have put him at the frontier of a transformation in how we think about the lysosome, a transformation that could point the way to slow all manner of neurodegeneration – or even prevent it from happening in the first place.Learn MoreFrom humble beginnings to unlocking lysosomal secrets (ASBMB Today, 2026)‘You can literally lose who you are' (Stanford Report, 2025)Driver of neurodegenerative diseases revealed (Stanford Engineering, 2023)New atlas could help researchers studying neurological disease (Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience, 2026)Sifting through cellular recycling centers (Stanford Engineering, 2022)Lysosomal metabolomics reveals V-ATPase- and mTOR-dependent regulation of amino acid efflux from lysosomes(Science, 2017)CLN3 is required for the clearance of glycerophosphodiesters from lysosomes (Nature, 2022)The Batten disease gene product CLN5 is the lysosomal bis(monoacylglycero)phosphate synthase (Science, 2023)The Bis(monoacylglycero)-phosphate Hypothesis: From Lysosomal Function to Therapeutic Avenues (Annual Review of Biochemistry, 2024)PLA2G15 is a BMP hydrolase and its targeting ameliorates lysosomal disease (Nature, 2025)Cell-type resolved protein atlas of brain lysosomes identifies SLC45A1-associated disease as a lysosomal disorder(Cell, 2026)Send us a text!Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying our show, please take a moment to give us a review on your podcast app of choice and share this episode with your friends. That's how we grow as a show and bring the stories of the frontiers of neuroscience to a wider audience.We want to hear from your neurons! Email us at at neuronspodcast@stanford.eduLearn more about the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. 

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This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Nancy Cibotti, US CMIO, Heidi Health. Here, she discusses how AI is helping orthopedic practices reduce administrative burden, improve documentation quality, and enhance the patient experience.This episode is sponsored by Heidi Health.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Dr. Nancy Cibotti, US CMIO, Heidi Health. Here, she discusses how AI is helping orthopedic practices reduce administrative burden, improve documentation quality, and enhance the patient experience.This episode is sponsored by Heidi Health.

What This FedEx Driver Did Next Shocked Everyone!

Joined on this episode by my man Brandon Chapman! Brandon is the Co-Founder and Instructor of GRIT Fire Training LLC, Driver on Truck 17 in the City of Pittsburgh, Assistant Fire Chief for Stowe Township Fire Department, and firefighter with West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Company 28 in Prince George's County, Maryland.With 17 years of combined career and volunteer fire service experience, Brandon has earned a reputation as both a passionate student of the fire service and a respected instructor. As a PA State Suppression Instructor, City of Pittsburgh Recruit School Instructor, and Lead Instructor for Butler County Community College, he has dedicated himself to developing firefighters through realistic training and proven systems.This was a killer conversation as we dove into what it really means to train firefighters with purpose. We talk about predetermined assignments, SOPs, SOGs, JOGs, and why having clear systems in place builds confidence, accountability, and consistency on the fireground. One topic I was especially looking forward to discussing was experience. Brandon has strong opinions on the difference between time served and experience earned. As always, the audience was huge for this one with their big beautiful questions and drove the conversation!!!

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Shelly Hartfield, Vice President of Destinations for Victory Cruise Lines. Shelly shares how her passion for destinations evolved from a career in maritime operations into a role focused on creating meaningful connections between travelers and communities throughout the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway, Atlantic Canada, and the U.S. East Coast. We explore the power of collaboration in cruise tourism, how unexpected challenges often lead to remarkable guest experiences, and why destination stewardship, community partnerships, and strategic planning are at the heart of successful cruise itineraries. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How Shelly's career journey led her to become a champion for destination-focused cruise experiences Why Victory Cruise Lines views destinations as communities rather than simply ports of call How understanding traveler motivations helps create more meaningful and memorable experiences What cruise operators can learn from unexpected disruptions and the opportunities they create How collaboration between cruise lines, ports, and destinations benefits entire communities Why destination discovery often requires getting off the beaten path and experiencing places firsthand How sustainability initiatives can simultaneously improve visitor experiences and support local economies Viewing Destinations Through a Community Lens Shelly believes the difference between a city and a destination lies in its people, culture, and stories. At Victory Cruise Lines, this perspective shapes how itineraries are developed and how experiences are curated for guests. Rather than simply bringing travelers to a port, the goal is to connect them with the character of a place and the people who call it home. This philosophy aligns closely with the interests of Victory's guests, many of whom are experienced travelers seeking authentic cultural experiences, local history, and meaningful interactions. Shelly shares how these travelers often seek out conversations with residents and appreciate opportunities to learn about communities beyond the typical visitor experience. By focusing on these connections, cruise travel becomes a gateway to deeper destination discovery. When Necessity Becomes Innovation Tourism is filled with variables that cannot be controlled, and cruising is no exception. Weather events, changing water levels, and unexpected operational challenges can quickly require an itinerary to change course. Shelly explains that success in these moments depends on preparation, transparency, and a culture of collaboration across the organization. She shares memorable examples where last-minute changes resulted in unexpected guest favorites. What began as logistical challenges became opportunities to introduce travelers to communities and experiences that were never originally planned. These moments reinforced an important lesson: flexibility and creative problem-solving often reveal hidden gems that might otherwise go undiscovered. Through proactive communication and contingency planning, challenges become opportunities to create unique and memorable experiences for guests. Collaboration as a Driver of Destination Success One of Shelly's strongest beliefs is that collaboration and competition can coexist. Cruise lines may compete for guests, but they share a common interest in supporting the destinations they visit. Whether coordinating schedules to share limited dock space or working together to advocate for infrastructure improvements, collaboration creates benefits that extend beyond any single company. Shelly also discusses how destination partnerships contribute to sustainability and long-term economic development. From encouraging repeat visitation to exploring alternatives to printed materials through digital solutions, she sees opportunities for destinations and cruise operators to work together in ways that improve the visitor experience while reducing waste and increasing measurable impact. Ultimately, Shelly views every cruise itinerary as a collection of stories. Each destination contributes a chapter, and every community plays a role in shaping the traveler's experience. Through thoughtful partnerships, strategic planning, and a commitment to showcasing authentic places and people, cruise tourism can become a powerful catalyst for community growth and destination stewardship. Resources: Website: http://www.victorycruiselines.com/ LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-hartfield-1330b919/ LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/victorycruiselines/

This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett sits down with Owner-Operator Felipe Sanchez and his dispatcher, Sam Plafcan, to explore what makes a strong driver–dispatcher relationship at Oakley Trucking. Felipe shares his journey from growing up in Panama to moving to New York and Atlanta, working 15 years in warehouses, and finally becoming an owner-operator during the pandemic. Sam discusses his journey from farming and hauling grain to dispatch, including learning equipment in the shop and managing 30–40 different driver personalities. Together, they tackle real-world challenges such as Atlanta traffic, short runs, tight customer hours, and planning loads to meet weekly mileage goals. The key takeaways are the importance of communication, mutual respect, and trust in the process: drivers must speak up without being disrespectful, dispatch has to understand what happens on the road, and both sides share responsibility in turning “bad days” into strong weeks. The episode also touches on Felipe's family life, his pride in his Panamanian roots, and why he feels Oakley's culture, organization, and customer service help motivated owner operators succeed. Key topics in today's conversation include: Fuel Discounts, Transflo App, And Company Party Details (0:12)   Felipe's Journey From Panama to New York and Atlanta (5:28)   Sam's Background, Farming, and Path to Oakley Dispatch (8:00) Learning Trailers in the Shop Before Dispatching (9:07) Early Years of Trucking: Warehouse Work to CDL School in 2020 (10:22)   How the Driver–Dispatcher Relationship Works at Oakley (13:59) Trusting the Process and Making Up for Short Runs (15:10) Communication, Respect, and Handling Frustration (18:11) Managing 30–40 Driver Personalities as a Dispatcher (21:08) Safety, Dump Trailers, And Never Getting Too Comfortable (27:01) Planning Loads, Hours, and Customer Cutoff Times (29:22) Life and Family Culture In Panama, and Moving for Opportunity (31:54) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (36:02) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we kick things off at the nation's busiest container gateway, where frontloading is fueling a massive early peak season surge. The Port of Los Angeles handled over 840,000 TEUs in May, up seventeen percent from a year ago, driven by strong inventory replenishment, concerns about fuel costs, trade-policy uncertainty, and preparation for upcoming retail seasons. Loaded imports surged twenty-six percent year-over-year, rebounding sharply from May 2025 when import traffic was severely undercut by Liberation Day tariffs on China. Meanwhile, the truckload market's upswing is officially ushering in driver pay hikes across the sector. Joliet-based carrier GP Transco increased pay for all company drivers by five cents per mile, pushing the upper end to seventy-two cents per mile, while Dubuque's Hirschbach announced a ten-cent per mile increase for over-the-road drivers. A supply-led trucking recovery has prompted the need for enhanced driver pay and perks, with heightened regulatory enforcement purging noncompliant drivers from the market since last fall. Finally, the Federal Railroad Administration is greenlighting expanded testing of high-tech track inspection systems as Class I railroads prepare for a major safety upgrade. The FRA recently approved a five-year waiver that lets railroads expand the use of Automated Track Inspection technology, which uses lasers, cameras, sensors, and ground-penetrating radar to scan tracks for defects. CSX plans to start using the waiver on July first, deploying the technology across over three thousand route miles, with early data showing ATI reduces track geometry defects by ninety percent in some cases. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Menopause Mastery Show | The Lymphatic Connection: An Overlooked Driver of Menopause Symptoms | Episode 283 with Dr. John Douillard

Could Lyme disease or co-infections be contributing to gut symptoms that aren't improving?In this episode, Dr. Crane Holmes and the turd nerds break down Lyme disease and common co-infections - including Bartonella and Babesia - and how they can impact not just the gut, but the entire body. We explore how these infections can present as chronic digestive issues, brain fog, inflammation, and multi-system symptoms that don't respond to typical treatments.In this episode, we discuss:What Lyme disease actually is (and why it's often misunderstood)The role of co-infections like Bartonella and BabesiaHow these infections can affect the gut, nervous system, and immune systemWhy symptoms often go beyond digestion (brain fog, fatigue, joint pain)When to consider Lyme or co-infections in complex casesChallenges with testing and diagnosisTreatment approaches, including antimicrobials, herbs, and biofilm supportThis episode is for anyone dealing with chronic gut symptoms, unexplained inflammation, or complex health issues that haven't improved with standard approaches.Music provided by Blue Dot.