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MRKT Matrix - Wednesday, August 6th Stocks rise led by Apple gains, Dow climbs 100 points (CNBC) Trump Ramps Up Tariff Blitz With India, Pharma, Chips in Sights (Bloomberg) The Tariff Effect: Billions in Revenue but No Economic Earthquake (WSJ) Bets on Fed Rate Cuts Are Sweeping Through US Bond Market (Bloomberg) OpenAI in Talks for Share Sale at $500 Billion Valuation (Bloomberg) The AI job cuts are accelerating (Financial Times) Disney Tops Profit Estimates, Led by Parks Division, Streaming (Bloomberg) Uber Boosts Buybacks by $20 Billion After Upbeat Forecast (Bloomberg) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs
Amazon just laid off 110 people at Wondery and is folding parts of it into Audible and Amazon Music. That's one of the big stories we're talking about on today's podcast news day. We also share that Descript dropped new tools that could make your workflow easier, ElevenLabs is getting into AI music with licensing options, and Buzzsprout's latest numbers give you a better idea of where your show stacks up. We also discuss Edison's new top podcast badges and why your thumbnail and title might matter more than ever on YouTube.Episode Highlights: [02:48] Addressing Sound Differences[07:08] Podcasting News and Data[09:24] Top Podcasts and Buzzsprout Stats[12:22] Upcoming Events and Networking Opportunities[18:30] New Features from Descript[22:24] Viral Podcast Mix-Up[24:57] Podcast Awards and Recognition[28:28] People's Choice Podcast Awards[30:34] AI News: Chat GPT and Google Indexing[48:00] Amazon's Layoffs at Wondery[49:58] Edison Research's New Podcast Badges[52:26] Thumbnails and Social Media for Podcasts[55:15] Upcoming Discussion on Podcast StudiosLinks & Resources: Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcastingGet Your Tickets for The Empowered Podcasting Conference:www.empoweredpodcasting.comPodcast Movement: https://podcastmovement.com/Luma Podcast Meetup: https://lu.ma/fio5x1dxBrazillian Author Accidently Guests on Wrong Podcast: https://bit.ly/4mzdNLONominees for Earworthy Podcast Awards: https://podcastreports.blogspot.com/2025/07/announcing-nominees-for-ear-worthy.htmlAmazon Cuts Wondery: https://podnews.net/update/amazon-cuts-wonderyNew Podcast Playbook: https://bit.ly/3Ho5y6bHow To Know Which AI Model to Use: https://www.tiktok.com/@nate.b.jones/video/7514727939200601375?_r=1&_t=ZP-8yeVRfen9zSRemember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0wOr Join us on Chatter: https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481dLive on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@marcronickBrought to you by iRonickMedia.com Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!--- Send in your mailbag question at: https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/ or marc@ironickmedia.comWant to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b
In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of Nothing Left Unsaid, Tim Green and his son Troy welcome Grammy-winning artist Bruce Hornsby. Known for hits like "The Way It Is," Bruce opens up about music, legacy, confronting social issues through art, and finding humor amidst life's trials. From receiving a mysterious cassette featuring Tupac's iconic "Changes" to collaborating with Spike Lee, Bruce shares candid stories about creativity, authenticity, and the impact one song can have across generations. Episode Highlights: 00:00: Receiving Tupac's "Changes" cassette posthumously and its impact 09:06: Origins and relevance of "The Way It Is" 16:01: Collaborating with Spike Lee and navigating backlash 19:55: Why Bruce initially quit piano lessons due to embalming fluid 34:00: Choosing music over basketball and overcoming family skepticism 47:14: Personal struggles, ALS connections, and finding spiritual grounding 53:00: Bruce proudly shares insights into his family's unique journey This episode encapsulates music's power to inspire change and heal wounds, interwoven with humor and humanity, perfectly reflecting the heart of Nothing Left Unsaid. SPONSORS: ElevenLabs: Thanks to ElevenLabs for supporting this episode and powering Tim's voice. SOCIAL: Website: nlupod.com Twitter: @nlutimgreen Facebook: facebook.com/NLUpod Instagram: @nlupod AUDIO ONLY: Spotify: Listen on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts PERSONAL: Tackle ALS: tackleals.com Tim Green Books: authortimgreen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kanadská aktivistka Cheryl Maloney je příslušnicí komunity Mikmaků. Narodila se do vztahu s půdou, který nechce přerušit. Les, řeka a lov jsou součástí života i dědictví, které původní obyvatelé Kanady odmítají opustit. Po staletí však státy domorodým komunitám právo na lov odebírají, soudy trestají dodržování tradic, těžební firmy znečišťují vodní zdroje a školy učí zapomínat, kým člověk je.Maloney brání řeku, právo svého syna na domorodý lov i paměť komunity, která přežila kolonizaci, převýchovné školy a systematické ničení vztahu ke krajině. Mluví o zodpovědnosti, která nevychází z volby, ale z místa, odkud člověk pochází. A o tom, co všechno je třeba hájit, abychom mohli přežít.Příběhem Cheryl Maloney provází vědecká novinářka Pavla Hubálková.Český hlas Cheryl Maloney byl vygenerován pomocí nástroje umělé inteligence Eleven Labs.
Host Avis Kalfsbeek explores Émile Durkheim's groundbreaking essay Three Types of Suicide—a sociological diagnosis of disconnection—and pairs it with the gentle, revolutionary work of Jean Vanier, who created inclusive communities of belonging for the intellectually disabled. Together, they reveal the profound relationship between society, suffering, and the peace that comes from being held. Robert Paul Wolff's Political Man and Social Man is available on Amazon (I'm not an affiliate) Learn more about the series and my books at aviskalfsbeek.com Follow my Kickstarter please:Follow here Music: Dalai Llama Rides a Bike by Javier “Peke” Rodriguez. Bandcamp: https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW Try my voice clone “Amaya Calm” on Eleven Labs for your audio book or other creative project: https://try.elevenlabs.io/peace (If you use this link, I earn a small commission)
Plus: German chip maker Infineon Technologies lifts its guidance as semiconductor demand picks up. Three people are arrested over the suspected theft of TSMC's trade secrets. Ariana Aspuru hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MRKT Matrix - Tuesday, August 5th S&P 500 falls after weak economic data and more tariff threats (CNBC) Trump Says Treasury Secretary Bessent ‘does not want' to be Fed chair, but 4 others in running (CNBC) India Defies Trump on Russian Oil Despite Tariff Threats (WSJ) OpenAI says ChatGPT is on track to reach 700M weekly users (TechCrunch) OpenAI releases lower-cost models to rival Meta, Mistral and DeepSeek (CNBC) Broadcom Chip to Help Power AI by Linking Up Smaller Data Centers (Bloomberg) AI Is Listening to Your Meetings. Watch What You Say. (WSJ) Wall Street Bonus Pool to Grow as Stock Rally Defies Tariff Woes (Bloomberg Push to Add ‘Buy Now, Pay Later' Loans to Credit Scores Hits a Snag (WSJ) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs
MRKT Matrix - Monday, August 4th Dow rallies 500 points, clawing back all of Friday's weak jobs report rout (CNBC) Analysts Increasing EPS Estimates Slightly for S&P 500 Companies for Q3 (FactSet) Trump to Name New Fed Governor, Jobs Data Head in Coming Days (Bloomberg) American Consumers Are Getting Thrifty Again (WSJ) Cash Windfall From Trump's Tax Law Is Starting to Show Up at Big Companies (WSJ) China Is Choking Supply of Critical Minerals to Western Defense Companies (WSJ) Why Big Tech's Cloud Shift Threatens Microsoft and Google's Margins (The Information) Tesla Approves $30 Billion Stock Award for CEO Elon Musk (Bloomberg) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs
In this episode of the Wolff Peace series, host Avis Kalfsbeek contrasts Plato's vision of a collapsing ideal state with bell hooks' call for love as a revolutionary ethic. Together, they invite us to rebuild public life with care, justice, and soul. In this episode: Plato's “The Fall of the Ideal State” bell hooks' philosophy of love as a practice of freedom Reflection questions on inner order and public peace Robert Paul Wolff's Political Man and Social Man is available on Amazon (I'm not an affiliate) Learn more about the series and my books at aviskalfsbeek.com Follow my Kickstarter please:aviskalfsbeek.com/kickstarter Music: Dalai Llama Rides a Bike by Javier “Peke” Rodriguez. Bandcamp: https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW Try my voice clone “Amaya Calm” on Eleven Labs for your audio book or other creative project: https://try.elevenlabs.io/peace (If you use this link, I earn a small commission)
In this recap episode of the Wolff Peace series, host Avis Kalfsbeek explores Part Two of Robert Paul Wolff's Political Man and Social Man—The Individual and Society: Classical Images of Man. Through thinkers like Aristotle, Hobbes, Bentham, and Marx, we explore philosophical portraits of human nature that undergird political theory. Paired with peace warriors like Malala Yousafzai, Satish Kumar, Leymah Gbowee, and Arundhati Roy, we reflect on how our assumptions about “what people are like” shape everything from law to revolution. Robert Paul Wolff's Political Man and Social Man is available on Amazon (I'm not an affiliate) Learn more about the series and my books at aviskalfsbeek.com Follow my Kickstarter please: https://www.aviskalfsbeek.com/kickstarter Music: Dalai Llama Rides a Bike by Javier “Peke” Rodriguez. Bandcamp: https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW Try my voice clone “Amaya Calm” on Eleven Labs for your audio book or other creative project: https://try.elevenlabs.io/peace (If you use this link, I earn a small commission)
MRKT Matrix - Friday, August 1st Dow tumbles 500 points as weak jobs data, new tariffs spark sell-off (CNBC) S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: August 1, 2025 (FactSet) U.S. Hiring Was Weak in July, With 73,000 Jobs Added (WSJ) Trump fires commissioner of labor statistics after weaker-than-expected jobs figures slam markets (CNBC) Fed Governor Kugler is resigning, giving Trump a nominee on committee that sets interest rates (CNBC) Trump Tariff Blitz Unleashes Delayed Shock to Global Economy (Bloomberg) Apple posts strong earnings but tariff fears spook investors (FT) Big Tech's $400 Billion AI Spending Spree Just Got Wall Street's Blessing (WSJ) Silicon Valley's New Strategy: Move Slow and Build Things (WSJ) Bridgewater Founder Dalio Sells His Remaining Stake in Firm (Bloomberg) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs
In this episode of the Wolff Peace series, host Avis Kalfsbeek pairs Marx and Engels' theory of human production with Arundhati Roy's lived resistance. Together, they challenge us to see peace not just as the absence of war—but the presence of dignity in how we live, work, and create. Robert Paul Wolff's Political Man and Social Man is available on Amazon (I'm not an affiliate) Learn more about the series and my books at aviskalfsbeek.com Follow my Kickstarter please: https://www.aviskalfsbeek.com/kickstarter Music: Dalai Llama Rides a Bike by Javier “Peke” Rodriguez. Bandcamp: https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW Try my voice clone “Amaya Calm” on Eleven Labs for your audio book or other creative project: https://try.elevenlabs.io/peace (If you use this link, I earn a small commission)
Bret Taylor's legendary career includes being CTO of Meta, co-CEO of Salesforce, chairman of the board at OpenAI (yes, during that drama), co-creating both Google Maps and the Like button, and founding three companies. Today he's the founder and CEO of Sierra, an AI agent company transforming customer service. He's one of the few people I've met who's been wildly successful at every level—from engineer to C-suite executive to founder—and across almost every discipline, including PM, engineer, CTO, COO, CPO, CEO, and board member.In this conversation, you'll learn:1. The brutal product review that nearly ended his Google career—and how that failure led to creating Google Maps2. The question Sheryl Sandberg taught him to ask every morning (“What's the most impactful thing I can do today?”) that transformed how he approached every role3. The three AI market segments that matter4. Why AI agents will replace SaaS products5. His framework for knowing whose advice to actually listen to—and how that came in handy during the OpenAI board drama6. The counterintuitive go-to-market strategy most AI startups get wrong7. Sierra's outcome-based pricing model that's transforming how enterprise software is sold (and why every SaaS company should adopt it)8. What he's teaching his kids about AI that every parent should know—Brought to you by:CodeRabbit—Cut code review time and bugs in half. Instantly: https://coderabbit.link/lennyBasecamp—The famously straightforward project management system from 37signals: https://www.basecamp.com/lennyVanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security: https://vanta.com/lenny—Where to find Bret Taylor:• X: https://x.com/btaylor• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettaylor/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Bret Taylor(04:10) Bret's early career and first major mistake(08:24) The birth of Google Maps(11:57) Lessons from FriendFeed and the importance of honest feedback(31:30) The future of coding and AI's role(45:26) Preparing the next generation for an AI-driven world(48:46) AI in education(52:05) Business strategies in the AI market(01:04:38) Outcome-based pricing in AI(01:09:15) Productivity gains and AI(01:17:35) Go-to-market strategies for AI products(01:21:49) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Marissa Mayer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissamayer/• “Lazy Sunday”—SNL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRhTeaa_B98• Quip: https://quip.com/• Sierra: https://sierra.ai/• FriendFeed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FriendFeed• Sheryl Sandberg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-sandberg-5126652/• Jim Norris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halfspin/• Paul Buchheit on X: https://x.com/paultoo• Sanjeev Singh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjeev-singh-20a1b72/• Barack Obama: https://www.obamalibrary.gov/obamas/president-barack-obama• Oprah Winfrey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oprah_Winfrey• Ashton Kutcher: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashton_Kutcher• PayPal Mafia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PayPal_Mafia• Sam Altman on X: https://x.com/sama• Warren Buffett on X: https://x.com/warrenbuffett• Unix: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unix• Fortran: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortran• C: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C_(programming_language)• Python: https://www.python.org/• Perl: https://www.perl.org/• Rust: https://www.rust-lang.org/• Eleven Labs: https://elevenlabs.io/• The exact AI playbook (using MCPs, custom GPTs, Granola) that saved ElevenLabs $100k+ and helps them ship daily | Luke Harries (Head of Growth): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-ai-marketing-stack• Confluent: https://www.confluent.io/• Databricks: https://www.databricks.com/• Snowflake: https://www.snowflake.com• Harvey: https://www.harvey.ai/• Behind the founder: Marc Benioff: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/behind-the-founder-marc-benioff• Larry Summers's website: https://larrysummers.com/• AutoCAD: https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/overview• Revit: https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit/• The art and science of pricing | Madhavan Ramanujam (Monetizing Innovation, Simon-Kucher): https://www.amazon.com/Monetizing-Innovation-Companies-Design-Product/dp/1119240867• Pricing your AI product: Lessons from 400+ companies and 50 unicorns | Madhavan Ramanujam: https://lenny.substack.com/p/pricing-and-scaling-your-ai-product-madhavan-ramanujam• Cursor: https://cursor.com/• CodeX: https://openai.com/codex/• Claude Code: https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• DirecTV: https://www.directv.com/• SiriusXM: https://www.siriusxm.com/• Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com/• Akai: https://www.akaipro.com/• Chubbies Shorts: https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/• Weight Watchers: https://www.weightwatchers.com/• CLEAR: https://www.clearme.com/• Stripe: https://stripe.com/• Building product at Stripe: craft, metrics, and customer obsession | Jeff Weinstein (Product lead): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-product-at-stripe-jeff-weinstein• Twilio: https://www.twilio.com/• ServiceNow: https://www.servicenow.com/• Adobe: https://www.adobe.com/• Jobs to be done: https://jobs-to-be-done.com/jobs-to-be-done-a-framework-for-customer-needs-c883cbf61c90• The ultimate guide to JTBD | Bob Moesta (co-creator of the framework): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-ultimate-guide-to-jtbd-bob-moesta• Inception: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1375666/• Alan Kay's quote: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/alan_kay_100831• Jobs at Sierra: https://sierra.ai/careers—Recommended books:• Monetizing Innovation: How Smart Companies Design the Product Around the Price: https://www.amazon.com/Monetizing-Innovation-Companies-Design-Product/dp/1119240867• Competing Against Luck: The Story of Innovation and Customer Choice: https://www.amazon.com/Competing-Against-Luck-Innovation-Customer/dp/0062435612• Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage: https://www.amazon.com/Endurance-Shackletons-Incredible-Alfred-Lansing/dp/0465062881—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com
MRKT Matrix - Thursday, July 31st S&P 500 posts third straight losing day as Meta, Microsoft fail to lift market (CNBC) Key US Inflation Gauge Picks Up on Goods, Spending Barely Rises (Bloomberg) Powell's Gamble: That the Economy Will Reveal Its True Self in the Next Two Months (WSJ) Trump and Dimon Are Talking Again After Yearslong Rift (WSJ) Trump's tariff deadline is near. Here's a look at countries that have a deal - and those that don't (CNBC) Microsoft Just Became the World's Second $4 Trillion Company (WSJ) GOP senators reject Trump's pitch to use tariff revenue for ‘rebates' (MSN) China's Cybersecurity Regulator Summons Nvidia Over Chip-Security Issue (WSJ) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs
Fed utrzymał stopy procentowe zgodnie z oczekiwaniami rynku. Synthos Green Energy podpisał list intencyjny dotyczący budowy 10 reaktorów na Węgrzech. Wyrok w sprawie Amber Gold zostanie wydany 29 sierpnia br. KNF nałożyła na LPP 1,8 mln zł kary pieniężnej za brak ujawnienia informacji o sprzedaży udziałów w rosyjskiej spółce. Samochód spalinowy na firmę lepiej kupić do końca br. – od 2026 r. zmniejszą się limity amortyzacji takich pojazdów.Zasubskrybuj prasówkę na www.businessupdate.pl.Podcast powstał przy pomocy ElevenLabs.
In this deeply moving and refreshingly honest episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, we sit down with Edward Miskie—actor, singer, producer, and now author of the book Cancer, Musical Theatre, & Other Chronic Illnesses. Edward takes us through his rare cancer diagnosis, the raw and absurd realities of treatment, and his journey toward healing, self-advocacy, and reinvention. Ten years after surviving a rare form of lymphoma, Edward reflects on how cancer dismantled his life—and how he built something even richer in its place.Edward speaks candidly about chemo, heartbreak, identity loss, sex, alcohol, and the chaotic beauty of finding yourself again after trauma. His insights are brutally honest and beautifully empowering. This is more than a cancer survival story—it's a story of reclaiming joy, identity, and purpose.
MRKT Matrix - Wednesday, July 30th S&P 500 turns lower as Powell signals the Fed is not ready to cut rates yet (CNBC) US Economy Expands at a More Moderate Pace So Far This Year (Bloomberg) Trump says Friday tariff deadline ‘will not be extended' (CNBC) Bank of America expects a jobs report dud on Friday (CNBC) A Twitchy Market Is Punishing Stocks for the Slightest Earnings Dings (Barron's) S&P 500's Banner Rally Faces Off With Worst Two Months of Year (Bloomberg) How China Is Girding for an AI Battle With the U.S. (WSJ) Palantir Stock Structure Gives Founders the Power to Stay the Course (Bloomberg) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs
Neal McDonough was at the top of his game: an actor with credits in Band of Brothers, Minority Report, and Flags of Our Fathers. But when he refused to film intimate scenes out of conviction and respect for his wife, Hollywood turned on him. He lost roles, his home, his identity and for a time, nearly himself. In this deeply personal conversation, Neal opens up to Tim and Troy about what it felt like to be blacklisted, the drinking problem that followed, and the divine voice that ultimately pulled him out. They talk about career comebacks, family, fatherhood, faith, and the surprising kiss that marked his return to filmmaking on his own terms. This is more than a Hollywood story. It's about resilience, clarity, and the strength to stand by your values when the world tells you not to. SPONSORS: ElevenLabs: Thanks to ElevenLabs for supporting this episode and powering Tim's voice. SOCIAL: Website: tgnlu.com Twitter: @nlutimgreen Facebook: facebook.com/NLUpod Instagram: @nlupod AUDIO ONLY: Spotify: Listen on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts PERSONAL: Tackle ALS: tackleals.com Tim Green Books: authortimgreen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the Wolff Peace series, host Avis Kalfsbeek explores Karl Marx's concept of alienated labor and pairs it with the real-life work of Ella Baker, civil rights organizer and community-based changemaker. Together, they help us understand the importance of meaningful work, grassroots power, and reclaiming our full humanity in the face of dehumanizing systems. Robert Paul Wolff's Political Man and Social Man is available on Amazon (I'm not an affiliate) Learn more about the series and my books at aviskalfsbeek.com Follow my Kickstarter please: https://www.aviskalfsbeek.com/kickstarter Music: Dalai Llama Rides a Bike by Javier “Peke” Rodriguez. Bandcamp: https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW Try my voice clone “Amaya Calm” on Eleven Labs for your audio book or other creative project: https://try.elevenlabs.io/peace (If you use this link, I earn a small commission)
What does it take to make a living betting on politics? Can prediction markets offer insights about the future that other analyses cannot? To find out, ChinaTalk interviewed Domer, a professional prediction markets bettor. Domer is the number one trader by volume on Polymarket, and he's been trading since 2007. He initially entered this world through poker, but now makes bets about who will win foreign elections, whether wars will start, and whether bills will become law. We discuss… Why some issues — like Romanian elections, the NYC mayoral race, or Zelenskyy's outfit choices — can attract hundreds of millions of dollars in trading volume, Systematic biases in prediction markets, including why they overestimate the likelihood of a Taiwan contingency, What happens to prediction markets in the absence of insider trading regulations, Why prediction markets are still a solo endeavor, and what a profit-maximizing team of traders would look like, Bonus: How betting markets backfired on Romanian nationalists, what AI can teach you about betting, and other insights on winning from one of Domer's contemporaries. Outro music: Bob Dylan - Rambling, Gambling Willie (YouTube Link) This episode is brought to you by ElevenLabs. I've been on the hunt for years for the perfect reader app that puts AI audio at the center of its design. Over the past few months, the ElevenReader app has earned a spot on my iPhone's home screen and now gets about 30 minutes of use every day. I plow through articles using Eleven Reader's beautiful voices and love having Richard Feynman read me AI news stories — as well as, you know, Matilda every once in a while, too. I'm also a power user of its bookmark feature, which the ElevenReader team added after I requested it on Twitter. ChinaTalk's newsletter content even comes preloaded in the feed. Check out the ElevenReader app if you're looking for the best mobile reader on the market. Oh, and by the way — if you ever need to transcribe anything, ElevenLabs' Scribe model has transformed our workflow for getting transcripts out to you on the newsletter. It's crossed the threshold from “95% good” to “99.5% amazing,” saving our production team hours every week. Check it out the next time you need something transcribed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MRKT Matrix - Tuesday, July 29th S&P 500 retreats from record as comeback rally pauses before Fed decision (CNBC) Trump's New Trade Order Is Fragile (WSJ) China lays out its AI vision in foil to Donald Trump's ‘America First' plan (Financial Times) Nvidia orders 300,000 H20 chips from TSMC due to robust China demand, sources say (Reuters) Apple to Shutter a Retail Store in China for the First Time Ever (Bloomberg) The Driver of Apple's Exploding Valuation Is Under Threat. See What's at Stake. (WSJ) Microsoft's Access to OpenAI Tech Is Focus of Contract Talks (Bloomberg) Waymo taps Avis to manage robotaxi fleet in Dallas (TechCrunch) Union Pacific to Buy Norfolk Southern in $85 Billion Deal (Bloomberg) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs
What does it take to make a living betting on politics? Can prediction markets offer insights about the future that other analyses cannot? To find out, ChinaTalk interviewed Domer, a professional prediction markets bettor. Domer is the number one trader by volume on Polymarket, and he's been trading since 2007. He initially entered this world through poker, but now makes bets about who will win foreign elections, whether wars will start, and whether bills will become law. We discuss… Why some issues — like Romanian elections, the NYC mayoral race, or Zelenskyy's outfit choices — can attract hundreds of millions of dollars in trading volume, Systematic biases in prediction markets, including why they overestimate the likelihood of a Taiwan contingency, What happens to prediction markets in the absence of insider trading regulations, Why prediction markets are still a solo endeavor, and what a profit-maximizing team of traders would look like, Bonus: How betting markets backfired on Romanian nationalists, what AI can teach you about betting, and other insights on winning from one of Domer's contemporaries. Outro music: Bob Dylan - Rambling, Gambling Willie (YouTube Link) This episode is brought to you by ElevenLabs. I've been on the hunt for years for the perfect reader app that puts AI audio at the center of its design. Over the past few months, the ElevenReader app has earned a spot on my iPhone's home screen and now gets about 30 minutes of use every day. I plow through articles using Eleven Reader's beautiful voices and love having Richard Feynman read me AI news stories — as well as, you know, Matilda every once in a while, too. I'm also a power user of its bookmark feature, which the ElevenReader team added after I requested it on Twitter. ChinaTalk's newsletter content even comes preloaded in the feed. Check out the ElevenReader app if you're looking for the best mobile reader on the market. Oh, and by the way — if you ever need to transcribe anything, ElevenLabs' Scribe model has transformed our workflow for getting transcripts out to you on the newsletter. It's crossed the threshold from “95% good” to “99.5% amazing,” saving our production team hours every week. Check it out the next time you need something transcribed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MRKT Matrix - Monday, July 28th S&P 500 gives up gain and turns lower despite EU trade deal as traders brace for busy week (CNBC) S&P 500 Reporting Net Profit Margin Above 12% for the 5th Straight Quarter (FactSet) US and China Are Expected to Extend Trade Truce by 90 Days, SCMP Says (Bloomberg) Donald Trump freezes export controls to secure trade deal with China (Financial Times) EU faces backlash from France and Germany over US trade deal (Financial Times) Tariff revenue is spiking. But who exactly is paying? (Axios) Trump and Bessent Bring New Style to Managing America's Debt (WSJ) Five Signs of a Market Bubble Investors Are Tracking (WSJ) The New Chips Designed to Solve AI's Energy Problem (WSJ) Huawei shows off AI computing system to rival Nvidia's top product (Reuters) China's latest AI model claims to be even cheaper to use than DeepSeek (CNBC) Silicon Valley's $4 Billion Gamble on Defense Manufacturing (Bloomberg) Anthropic Said to Discuss $150 Billion Valuation (The Information) Ramp in Talks to Raise at $21 Billion Valuation, Up 30% From June Financing (The Information) AI referrals to top websites were up 357% year-over-year in June, reaching 1.13B (TechCrunch) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs
In this episode of the Wolff Peace series, host Avis Kalfsbeek contrasts Jeremy Bentham's philosophy of “the greatest good” with Leymah Gbowee's people-powered fight for peace in Liberia. From theoretical utility to street-level courage, this episode asks us to rethink what really sustains peace—and whose happiness we're measuring. Robert Paul Wolff's Political Man and Social Man is available on Amazon (I'm not an affiliate) Learn more about the series and my books at aviskalfsbeek.com Follow my Kickstarter please: https://www.aviskalfsbeek.com/kickstarter Music: Dalai Llama Rides a Bike by Javier “Peke” Rodriguez. Bandcamp: https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW Try my voice clone “Amaya Calm” on Eleven Labs for your audio book or other creative project: https://try.elevenlabs.io/peace (If you use this link, I earn a small commission)
In this deeply reflective solo episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, we explore the ancient and sacred principle of karma through the lens of divine order, biblical truth, and soul wisdom. Using the character of Aunty Karma as a soulful guide, we learn that karma isn't a punishment—it's a teacher, a mirror, and an invitation to grow.Through rich scripture (Galatians 6:7, Matthew 7:12, Romans 12:19), ancient quotes, and personal storytelling, this episode explores how our actions, intentions, and energies shape our experiences and how we can begin to sow with consciousness and love.Topics Covered:What karma truly is—and what it is notHow the Bible affirms the law of cause and effectAunty Karma as a metaphor for life's sacred accountabilityUnderstanding consequences through the lens of growth, not punishmentHow karma and grace work together to invite personal transformationPractical ways to sow wisely and live peacefullyMemorable Quotes:“Karma is not a punishment; it's a reflection. A chance to grow.”“Aunty Karma doesn't forget. She's not cruel. She's just honest.”“Sow love, and you'll reap peace. Sow bitterness, and you'll drink from its well.”Mentioned Scriptures:Galatians 6:7Matthew 7:12Romans 12:19Luke 15 (The Prodigal Son)If this episode resonated with your soul, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Share it with someone who needs to be reminded of the power of their choices and the grace that always waits for their return.CONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Kindly subscribe to any platform. Please do not forget to leave a review and rating.Let us stay connected: https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast More inspiring episodes and show notes are here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions and comments matter to us. Share them here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/Invest in us by becoming a Patreon. Please support us by subscribing to one or more of the offerings that we have available at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk All proceeds will improve the quality of our work and outreach. To serve you better. Try out ElevenLabs for free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/8oveg6dyus8a
I need space—three words that can either strengthen or shatter a relationship. How do you know the difference?In this episode, we break down:God's design for healthy space (Jesus did it—why should not we?) When space becomes dangerous (and the warning signs to watch for) Exactly what to say—whether you are dating or married—to keep trust intactNo jargon. No fluff. Just real talk for real relationships. Press play—your clarity awaits.#ChristianMarriage #DatingWithPurpose #SpaceInRelationships #RelationshipAdviceTo partner or to learn more about our ministry visit https://s2c2gministry.com/.To receive a free to help you as it relates to space, click here.Phone sound in the podcast was brought to you by Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay.Voiceovers was brought to you by ElevenLabs to protect the privacy of our clients.
MRKT Matrix - Friday, July 25th S&P 500 rises, heads for winning week on strong earnings, trade deal optimism (CNBC) S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: July 25, 2025 (FactSet) Trump's Tariffs Are Being Picked Up by Corporate America (WSJ) Trump Is Shifting to Dealmaking Mode on China (WSJ) US-Japan Trade Deal Hinges on Fund That Remains a Puzzle (Bloomberg) OpenAI prepares to launch GPT-5 in August (The Verge) Tech firms to showcase AI innovations in a China under US sanctions (Reuters) Inside Tesla's Secretive Optimus Robot Program (The Information) Elon Musk's Starlink network suffers rare global outage (Reuters) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs
In this episode of the Wolff Peace series, host Avis Kalfsbeek explores the tension between Thomas Hobbes's vision of human nature and Satish Kumar's path of spiritual ecology. Hobbes believed that peace required submission to state power. Kumar believes it arises from harmony with one another—and the Earth. Robert Paul Wolff's Political Man and Social Man is available on Amazon (I'm not an affiliate) Learn more about the series and my books at aviskalfsbeek.com Follow my Kickstarter please: https://www.aviskalfsbeek.com/kickstarter Music: Dalai Llama Rides a Bike by Javier “Peke” Rodriguez. Bandcamp: https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW Try my voice clone “Amaya Calm” on Eleven Labs for your audio book or other creative project: https://try.elevenlabs.io/peace (If you use this link, I earn a small commission)
MRKT Matrix - Thursday, July 24th Nasdaq, S&P 500 hit fresh records after strong Alphabet earnings (CNBC) Trump Says Countries Will Face Tariffs Ranging From 15% to 50% (Bloomberg) Tensions simmer as Xi courts EU while Brussels demands trade rebalance (CNBC) Tesla Braces for ‘Rough' Quarters as US Ends EV Incentives (Bloomberg) Is AI Killing Google Search? It Might Be Doing the Opposite (WSJ) Sydney Sweeney sparks latest meme stock rally as American Eagle soars 18% (CNBC) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs
What does it mean to love something—a car, a brand, a hobby—and how does that love shape our identity, happiness, and behaviour?In this soulful and thought-provoking episode, Tobi sits down with Aaron Ahuvia, a top 2% scientist and bestselling author of The Things We Love, to explore the fascinating psychology of love beyond romance. Together, they unpack how our passions connect us, how branding taps into emotional bonds, and why our consumer choices may reflect our deepest selves.Whether you're a marketer, a brand-builder, or just a curious soul wanting to better understand your attachment to the things around you, this episode is for you.
MRKT Matrix - Wednesday, July 23rd Dow jumps 400 points, S&P 500 hits another record as Trump hatches trade deals before deadline (CNBC) Trump Strikes Deal With Ally Japan Setting Tariff Rate at 15% (Bloomberg) Canada Says It Won't Accept a Trade Deal With the U.S. at ‘Any Cost' (NYTimes) EU Readies €100 Billion No-Deal Plan to Match US 30% Tariff (Bloomberg) US Tariffs Are Changing Europe's Approach to Chinese Investment (Bloomberg) Trump Goes to Bat for Big Tech in Global Trade Talks (WSJ) GoPro, Krispy Kreme Surge as Markets Abuzz About Meme Stocks (Bloomberg) Goldman Sachs and BNY join forces to transform $7.1 trillion money market industry with digital tokens (CNBC) Texas Instruments shares sink as tariff risks cloud chip demand outlook (Reuters) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs
In this raw and revealing episode, Coach Will Muschamp—former head coach at Florida and South Carolina and longtime assistant to Nick Saban and Kirby Smart—joins Tim and Troy Green for a no-holds-barred conversation on leadership, grit, and what it really means to coach in today's college football landscape. Muschamp reflects on his journey from walk-on to team captain at Georgia, his rise through the coaching ranks, and the toll a high-stakes football career can take on family life. He shares why he still believes in tough, old-school coaching—even as the game shifts around NIL deals, the transfer portal, and tampering. With personal stories from the SEC, the NFL, and beyond, he opens up about being fired, rehired, raising kids through 13 moves, and stepping back from coaching to watch his son play. This conversation is packed with honest reflections, hard-won wisdom, and a deep look into what makes a coach—and a man—last in one of the toughest professions out there. Whether you're a football fan, a coach, or just navigating your own life transitions, Coach Muschamp's perspective will challenge and inspire. Listen now to hear why, in a changing world, old-school coaching still works. SPONSORS: ElevenLabs: Thanks to ElevenLabs for supporting this episode and powering Tim's voice. SOCIAL: Website: tgnlu.com Twitter: @nlutimgreen Facebook: facebook.com/NLUpod Instagram: @nlupod AUDIO ONLY: Spotify: Listen on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts PERSONAL: Tackle ALS: tackleals.com Tim Green Books: authortimgreen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MRKT Matrix - Tuesday, July 22nd S&P 500, Nasdaq retreat from records as chip stocks decline (CNBC) Top economist Mohamed El-Erian breaks ranks with Wall Street and says Powell should resign to preserve Fed independence (CNBC) Bessent says Powell doesn't need to resign but should conduct internal review (CNBC) SoftBank and OpenAI's $500 Billion AI Project Struggles to Get Off Ground (WSJ) OpenAI Greatly Expands Data Center Deal With Oracle (The Information) Wall Street Readies Fresh Push Against Tighter US Capital Rules (Bloomberg) GM Profit Falls as Trump Tariffs Add $1.1 Billion in Costs (Bloomberg) Clout wars: Jensen Huang eclipses Elon Musk and Tim Cook in Washington (CNBC) How China Curbed Its Oil Addiction – and Blunted a U.S. Pressure Point (WSJ) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs
MRKT Matrix - Monday, July 21st S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs to start the week amid earnings optimism (CNBC) EU Is Racing to Secure US Trade Deal and Preparing for Worst (Bloomberg) S&P 500 Signals the US Stock Rally Momentum is Waning (Bloomberg) Are “Magnificent 7” Companies Still Top Contributors to Earnings Growth for the S&P 500 for Q2? (FactSet) The US Economy Is Regaining Its Swagger (WSJ) Nvidia's China Restart Faces Production Obstacles (The Information) What Chip-Stock Investors Are Missing About Tariffs (WSJ) Jeep maker Stellantis warns of a shock $2.7 billion loss as tariffs bite (CNBC) Perplexity in talks with phone makers to pre-install Comet AI mobile browser on devices (Reuters) Treasury Secretary Bessent calls for a review of ‘the entire' Federal Reserve (CNBC) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs
In this episode of The Ross Simmonds Show, Ross breaks down the keys to building an influential brand through content creation, distribution, and experimentation. This conversation covers everything from overcoming imposter syndrome and mastering content distribution to riding the AI wave and scaling your creative vision. Whether you're a content creator, small business owner, or digital marketer, this conversation delivers no-fluff, highly actionable strategies to amplify your reach and scale with focus. Key Takeaways and Insights: 1. Content is King, but Distribution is the Empire- Creating great content is only the beginning; distribution is where the magic happens. - Most content fails not because it's bad, but because nobody sees it. - Creators must go beyond publishing: share content in forums, repurpose assets, email it, and push it across platforms. 2. Build Your Brand by Being Relentlessly Valuable - Early wins come from proving value to just one or two clients and letting word of mouth do the rest. - Niche down, provide specific, hyper-relevant advice, and soon you'll be the go-to expert for that audience. - “Give value to the internet and the internet will give it back” is Ross's philosophy in a nutshell. 3 Experimentation is a Growth Engine- Ross's mantra: Build, Ship, Learn, Decide. - Every breakthrough he's had, from fantasy football blogs to SaaS products, started with small experiments. - As your business grows, so should the size (and risk) of your experiments. 4. Imposter Syndrome Will Kill Your Momentum - You don't need to be the best to start; you just need to be better than your clients at the thing you're offering. - Most people fail because they talk themselves out of even trying. - Ross urges creators to let go of self-doubt and lean into bold action. 5. AI is a Game Changer, Use it or Fall Behind - Ross actively uses tools like ChatGPT, ElevenLabs, and Descript to speed up workflows, enhance creativity, and save time. - While AI brings ethical challenges (like deepfakes), its potential for creators is enormous, from scriptwriting to content remixing. - Strategic use of AI will become a competitive advantage in the coming years. Resources & Tools:
In this heartfelt solo episode, we dive deep into the fragile and fierce experience of being human. "Broken and Beautiful" is an intimate reflection on how life's disappointments, heartbreaks, frustrations, and vices don't disqualify us, but rather shape us into something sacred.Drawing on the timeless wisdom of a 100-year-old soul, this episode is a soothing reminder that the very cracks in your story are where the light enters. Through rich storytelling and spiritual insight, you'll be invited to see your own brokenness as part of your beauty.This episode will resonate deeply if you're:Going through a tough season of emotional pain or griefFeeling lost after a heartbreak or betrayalBattling frustration or inner conflictSeeking peace, perspective, and hope in your healing journeyWhat You'll Hear in This Episode:Why disappointment refines, not defines usHow heartbreak opens us to deeper loveThe truth about frustration and transformationOvercoming shame and vices with self-compassionFinding divine purpose in your painA soul reminder: You are broken and beautiful
MRKT Matrix - Friday, July 18th Dow closes more than 100 points lower after report says Trump seeks at least 15% tariff on EU imports (CNBC) Donald Trump pushes for 15%-20% minimum tariff on all EU goods (FT) Fed's Waller Hints at July Dissent as He Makes Case for Rate Cut (Bloomberg) S&P 500 Earnings Season Update: July 18, 2025 (FactSet) Netflix posts earnings beat as revenue grows 16% in second quarter (CNBC) Crypto Market Value Tops $4 Trillion as Stablecoin Bill Passes (Bloomberg) Chevron defeats Exxon in dispute over Guyana oil assets, clearing path for Hess acquisition (CNBC) Amazon cuts some jobs in cloud computing unit as layoffs continue (CNBC) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs
Episode 18 of The Basic Income Show!What happened at this years Basic Income Guarantee (BIG) Conference? Let's talk about Zohran Mamdani and his Guaranteed Basic Income Bill.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to The Basic Income Show00:25 The BIG Conference08:17 Union of Basic Income Participants22:29 Newark New Jersey GBI Program Results27:14 Comingle Update28:54 Neurodivergence and UBI35:51 Zohran Mamdani has co-sponsored a GBI bill40:51 Canada's New Basic Income Bill S-20654:33 Georgia's In Her Hands GBI Program News59:43 Ireland's Basic Income for Artists Program Extended1:02:46 Vinod Khosla on AI and UBI1:07:24 New NSF Study About AI and UBI1:15:08 Demis Hassabis on AI and UBI1:19:16 Phonely's New Call Center AI1:26:36 ElevenLabs' New V3 Audio AI1:32:10 Trump's AI Czar David Sacks on AI and UBI1:33:00 Economist Ann Pettifor on UBI1:38:36 Basic Income for Climate Activists in Tuvalu1:46:26 Concluding RemarksSummary:In this conversation, Scott Santens and Conrad Shaw discuss the latest developments in the Basic Income movement, including the recent BIG conference in DC, community engagement, and the establishment of the Union of Basic Income Participants. They explore the importance of mutual aid, the impact of AI on employment, and legislative updates regarding Basic Income. The discussion also addresses critiques of Basic Income and highlights global perspectives on its implementation, emphasizing the need for economic empowerment and collective action.AI Job Disruption Calculator:https://fundforhumanity.org/national-science-foundation-ai-worker-impact-report/Vinod Khosla video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JZg0SuJozoKim Pate video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNFaXV1zeWc&t=443s See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/scottsantens.com/post/3lckzcleo7s24See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on X: https://x.com/scottsantens/status/1766213155967955332For more info about UBI, please refer to my UBI FAQ: http://scottsantens.com/basic-income-faqDonate to the Income To Support All Foundation to support UBI projects:https://www.itsafoundation.orgSubscribe to the ITSA Newsletter for monthly UBI news:https://itsanewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribeVisit Basic Income Today for daily UBI news:https://basicincometoday.comSign up for the Comingle waitlist for voluntary UBI:https://www.comingle.usFollow Scott:https://linktr.ee/scottsantensFollow Conrad:https://bsky.app/profile/theubiguy.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/conradshaw/Follow Josh:https://bsky.app/profile/misterjworth.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joshworth/Special thanks to: Gisele Huff, Haroon Mokhtarzada, Steven Grimm, Judith Bliss, Lowell Aronoff, Jessica Chew, Katie Moussouris, David Ruark, Tricia Garrett, A.W.R., Daryl Smith, Larry Cohen, John Steinberger, Philip Rosedale, Liya Brook, Frederick Weber, Laurel gillespie, Dylan Hirsch-Shell, Tom Cooper, Robert Collins, Joanna Zarach, Mgmguy, Daragh Ward, Albert Wenger, Andrew Yang, Peter T Knight, Michael Finney, David Ihnen, Steve Roth, Miki Phagan, Walter Schaerer, Elizabeth Corker, Albert, Daniel Brockman, Natalie Foster, Joe Ballou, Arjun, Justin Dart, Felix Ling, S, Jocelyn Hockings, Mark Donovan, Jason Clark, Chuck Cordes, Mark Broadgate, Leslie Kausch, Braden Ferrin, Juro Antal, Austin, Deanna McHugh, Stephen Castro-Starkey, and all my other patrons for their support.If you'd like to see your name here in future video descriptions, you can do so by becoming a patron on Patreon at the UBI Producer level or above.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scottsantens/membership#universalbasicincome #BasicIncome #UBI
MRKT Matrix - Thursday, July 17th Dow jumps 200 points, boosted by strong earnings and U.S. economic data (CNBC) US Retail Sales Surge in Broad Advance, Topping Estimates (Bloomberg) Uber Partnering With Lucid, Nuro to Launch Robotaxis in 2026 (Bloomberg) US Initial Jobless Claims Decline for a Fifth Straight Week (Bloomberg) TSMC profit surges 61% to record high fueled by AI chip demand (CNBC) Trump's U-Turn on Nvidia Spurs Talks of Grand Bargain With China (Bloomberg) Kevin Warsh Says Fed Independence Is ‘Essential,' But Limited (Bloomberg) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs
In this deeply heartfelt and enlightening episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, host Tobi sits down with relationship expert and thought leader Keith Spurgin to unravel one of the most pressing questions of our time:"Why are we more technologically connected than ever, but more emotionally and relationally disconnected?"Together, they explore the soulful art of building meaningful relationships in an age of noise, distraction, and isolation. Keith opens up about his own life lessons from balancing leadership, family, and faith, and offers practical, vulnerable, and timeless advice on how to move from feeling unknown to truly being known in your most important connections.From healing broken trust to navigating conflict and embracing feedback in relationships, this episode is a compass for anyone yearning for depth, authenticity, and life-giving relationships.
MRKT Matrix - Wednesday, July 16th S&P 500 rises in volatile session as Trump denies he is firing Powell (CNBC) Trump Effect Starts to Show Up in Economy (WSJ) Hassett Grabs Pole Position in Race to Be Trump's New Fed Chair (Bloomberg) US Producer Prices Stagnated on Decline in Services Costs (Bloomberg) Goldman Posts Best Stock-Trading Quarter in Wall Street History (Bloomberg) Trump Says Drug Tariffs Probable by Aug. 1, Downplays More Deals (Bloomberg) ASML Hedges Growth Outlook for 2026 as Trade Wars Weigh on Sales (Bloomberg) Microsoft's Copilot Is Getting Lapped by 900 Million ChatGPT Downloads (Bloomberg) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs
MRKT Matrix - Tuesday, July 15th Dow falls 300 points on earnings, inflation concerns; Nvidia boosts Nasdaq (CNBC) Inflation Hit 2.7% in June, in Line With Expectations (WSJ) Bessent Suggests Powell Should Leave Fed Board in May (Bloomberg) JPMorgan's Surprise Dealmaking Gain Shows Tariff Fear Easing (Bloomberg) Citigroup Traders Post Bumper Haul on Trump's Tariff Upheaval (Bloomberg) Nvidia, AMD to Resume Some AI Chip Sales to China in US Reversal (Bloomberg) China's GDP Beat Masks Fragile Demand, Sparking Outlook Concerns (Bloomberg) Google to invest $25 billion in data centers and AI infrastructure across largest U.S. electric grid (CNBC) Want to Trade Amazon on a Crypto Exchange? The Price Might Be Off by 300% (WSJ) Amazon-backed Anthropic rolls out Claude AI for financial services (CNBC) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs
How to maintain character consistency, style consistency, etc in an AI video. Prosumers can use Google Veo 3's "High-Quality Chaining" for fast social media content. Indie filmmakers can achieve narrative consistency by combining Midjourney V7 for style, Kling for lip-synced dialogue, and Runway Gen-4 for camera control, while professional studios gain full control with a layered ComfyUI pipeline to output multi-layer EXR files for standard VFX compositing. Links Notes and resources at ocdevel.com/mlg/mla-27 Try a walking desk - stay healthy & sharp while you learn & code Descript - my favorite AI audio/video editor AI Audio Tool Selection Music: Use Suno for complete songs or Udio for high-quality components for professional editing. Sound Effects: Use ElevenLabs' SFX for integrated podcast production or SFX Engine for large, licensed asset libraries for games and film. Voice: ElevenLabs gives the most realistic voice output. Murf.ai offers an all-in-one studio for marketing, and Play.ht has a low-latency API for developers. Open-Source TTS: For local use, StyleTTS 2 generates human-level speech, Coqui's XTTS-v2 is best for voice cloning from minimal input, and Piper TTS is a fast, CPU-friendly option. I. Prosumer Workflow: Viral Video Goal: Rapidly produce branded, short-form video for social media. This method bypasses Veo 3's weaker native "Extend" feature. Toolchain Image Concept: GPT-4o (API: GPT-Image-1) for its strong prompt adherence, text rendering, and conversational refinement. Video Generation: Google Veo 3 for high single-shot quality and integrated ambient audio. Soundtrack: Udio for creating unique, "viral-style" music. Assembly: CapCut for its standard short-form editing features. Workflow Create Character Sheet (GPT-4o): Generate a primary character image with a detailed "locking" prompt, then use conversational follow-ups to create variations (poses, expressions) for visual consistency. Generate Video (Veo 3): Use "High-Quality Chaining." Clip 1: Generate an 8s clip from a character sheet image. Extract Final Frame: Save the last frame of Clip 1. Clip 2: Use the extracted frame as the image input for the next clip, using a "this then that" prompt to continue the action. Repeat as needed. Create Music (Udio): Use Manual Mode with structured prompts ([Genre: ...], [Mood: ...]) to generate and extend a music track. Final Edit (CapCut): Assemble clips, layer the Udio track over Veo's ambient audio, add text, and use "Auto Captions." Export in 9:16. II. Indie Filmmaker Workflow: Narrative Shorts Goal: Create cinematic short films with consistent characters and storytelling focus, using a hybrid of specialized tools. Toolchain Visual Foundation: Midjourney V7 to establish character and style with --cref and --sref parameters. Dialogue Scenes: Kling for its superior lip-sync and character realism. B-Roll/Action: Runway Gen-4 for its Director Mode camera controls and Multi-Motion Brush. Voice Generation: ElevenLabs for emotive, high-fidelity voices. Edit & Color: DaVinci Resolve for its integrated edit, color, and VFX suite and favorable cost model. Workflow Create Visual Foundation (Midjourney V7): Generate a "hero" character image. Use its URL with --cref --cw 100 to create consistent character poses and with --sref to replicate the visual style in other shots. Assemble a reference set. Create Dialogue Scenes (ElevenLabs -> Kling): Generate the dialogue track in ElevenLabs and download the audio. In Kling, generate a video of the character from a reference image with their mouth closed. Use Kling's "Lip Sync" feature to apply the ElevenLabs audio to the neutral video for a perfect match. Create B-Roll (Runway Gen-4): Use reference images from Midjourney. Apply precise camera moves with Director Mode or add localized, layered motion to static scenes with the Multi-Motion Brush. Assemble & Grade (DaVinci Resolve): Edit clips and audio on the Edit page. On the Color page, use node-based tools to match shots from Kling and Runway, then apply a final creative look. III. Professional Studio Workflow: Full Control Goal: Achieve absolute pixel-level control, actor likeness, and integration into standard VFX pipelines using an open-source, modular approach. Toolchain Core Engine: ComfyUI with Stable Diffusion models (e.g., SD3, FLUX). VFX Compositing: DaVinci Resolve (Fusion page) for node-based, multi-layer EXR compositing. Control Stack & Workflow Train Character LoRA: Train a custom LoRA on a 15-30 image dataset of the actor in ComfyUI to ensure true likeness. Build ComfyUI Node Graph: Construct a generation pipeline in this order: Loaders: Load base model, custom character LoRA, and text prompts (with LoRA trigger word). ControlNet Stack: Chain multiple ControlNets to define structure (e.g., OpenPose for skeleton, Depth map for 3D layout). IPAdapter-FaceID: Use the Plus v2 model as a final reinforcement layer to lock facial identity before animation. AnimateDiff: Apply deterministic camera motion using Motion LoRAs (e.g., v2_lora_PanLeft.ckpt). KSampler -> VAE Decode: Generate the image sequence. Export Multi-Layer EXR: Use a node like mrv2SaveEXRImage to save the output as an EXR sequence (.exr). Configure for a professional pipeline: 32-bit float, linear color space, and PIZ/ZIP lossless compression. This preserves render passes (diffuse, specular, mattes) in a single file. Composite in Fusion: In DaVinci Resolve, import the EXR sequence. Use Fusion's node graph to access individual layers, allowing separate adjustments to elements like color, highlights, and masks before integrating the AI asset into a final shot with a background plate.
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